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Director reports ADA evaluation, council facility review and federal funding uncertainty
Summary
Library Director Janet Stone updated trustees on a new citywide ADA self-evaluation and transition plan, recent City Council direction on facility capital needs and bond financing scenarios, and uncertain federal funding for libraries after an executive order affecting the Institute for Museum and Library Services.
Library Director Janet Stone updated the Glendora Board of Library Trustees on several items that could affect library services and facilities, including a citywide ADA self-evaluation and transition plan, City Council work on facility capital needs and financing scenarios, and potential changes to federal funding for libraries.
"At the February 25 City Council meeting, they approved an agreement for an ADA self evaluation and transition plan for the entire city," Stone told the board. She said the project will involve multiple departments and cover physical barriers as well as program, service, employment and communication barriers. Stone said the project will kick off in early April and is a multi-year effort.
Stone also summarized a March City Council discussion of the city's facilities and capital needs. She said council directed staff to produce a description of major facility needs with estimated costs, provide financing scenarios involving bond issuance, and explore contracting a consultant to document visual impacts of improvements. Stone told trustees she heard City Manager Adam Raymond say that staff hoped to deliver that information "next quarter," but the council's summary did not include a firm deadline.
On federal funding, Stone relayed a statement from the California State Librarian: a recent executive order targeting the Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) may affect federal grants that flow through state libraries to local libraries. "It is not yet clear what the action will eventually mean for funding in California," Stone said, and she said library managers had already begun reviewing e-library resources and contingency options.
Stone also noted upcoming calendar items: National Library Week begins April 7, and a Citizen of the Year recognition for Gary and Kathy Boyer is April 17. She invited trustees and community members to watch the library calendar for events and proclamations to council.
Trustees asked whether the library board could help a future citizens' initiative if the city pursues bond financing for facilities; Stone stressed the limits on city officials' campaign-related activities. She said the city's role on city time would be informational only and that any advocacy would have to come from private citizens or separate groups. Stone offered to coordinate with city administration about potential joint meetings once staff deliver the facility-needs package to council.
