Library Advisory Commission

CITY OF MURRIETA Council Chambers 1 Town Square Murrieta 92562 Monday, August 18, 2025 Library Advisory Commission 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING The City of Murrieta intends to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with special needs should call the Library Division at (951) 461-6147 or email at GSedlacek@MurrietaCA.gov at least 72 hours in advance. Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Murrieta ’s equipment must be submitted to the Library Division 24 hours prior to the scheduled Library Advisory Commission meeting at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA; via email at GSedlacek@MurrietaCA.gov or call (951) 461-6147. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Library Advisory Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA during normal business hours. Ken Goltara Chair Jeffrey Meeker Nicole Davis Vice Chair Commissioner LaVerne Davis Terry Gavitt Commissioner Commissioner YOU MAY VIEW THE MEETING LIVESTREAMED VIA THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT https://murrieta.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx

Library Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Chair Goltara at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioner Nicole Davis, Commissioner Terry Gavitt, Vice Chair Jeffrey Meeker and Chair Ken Goltara. Absent: Commissioner LaVerne Davis PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Chair Goltara. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Action: It was moved by Commissioner Nicole Davis, seconded by Commissioner Gavitt, to approve the Agenda for August 18, 2025. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Chairperson Goltara, Vice Chair Meeker, Commissioner Nicole Davis, and Commission Gavitt Noes: None Absent: Commissioner LaVerne Davis Page 1 of 4

Library Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025 ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE Supervising Librarian, Agnes Rita, along with two members of the Library's Teen Advisory Council (TAC), gave an update on their activities. Chair Goltara asked about their thoughts on how to get more teens into the Library and they answered that they are trying to add study sessions to the Library's programming. Commissioner Nicole Davis suggested viral challenges. Library Manager, Melvin Racelis, gave an update on the Children's Area Expansion project, stating that the construction contract will go before City Council tomorrow for approval. Groundbreaking is anticipated for September 2025. Outreach for fundraising continues, including coin drives at all Murrieta schools. The Murrieta Public Library Foundation has pledged $135K minimum. The Friends of the Murrieta Library have pledged $103,400 minimum, plus $12,500 for the opening day collection. Mr. Racelis also spoke about the Library for All program, which was featured on the State Library's website. Agnes Rita was the impetus behind the program and photos can be found on the website. Katie Calametti was recently promoted to Administrative Assistant and Vennesa Cruz was promoted to Office Assistant II. The Administration department is now fully staffed. The Summer Reading Challenge was a great success with nearly 2,500 participants. The Library partnered with the school district again this year for Lunch at the Library and 1,600 children were served and more than 1,100 books were provided for home collections. Lastly, some highlights from the Statistical Report. The door count at the Library for the month of July was over 19,000 and the number of materials circulated, including check-ins and check-outs, was over 58,000. Vice Chair Meeker asked about the Expansion project. If the Library wanted to get everything on their wish list, how much would they be short? Mr. Racelis responded that now that the construction costs are known, and with the ultimate goal in mind, they'd be short $900K. If that figure isn't reached, they'd try to pursue other avenues of fundraising as well as seeing what can be done with (F F & E) Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA) CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 2 It was moved by Commissioner Nicole Davis, seconded by Commissioner Gavitt, to approve the Consent Calendar Items 1 and 2. The motion carried by the following vote: Action: Ayes: Commissioner Gavitt, Chairperson Goltara, Vice Chair Meeker, and Commissioner Davis Noes: None Page 2 of 4

Library Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025 Absent: Commissioner Davis 1. Minutes 2. Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS DISCUSSION Library Manager, Melvin Racelis, gave background on why staff is bringing the Privacy Policy forward for adoption by the Commission. The City Attorney has reviewed the Policy and it complies with best practices from the American Library Association, and there is no fiscal impact from this policy. Staff is asking the Commission for a recommendation to adopt the policy.There were no comments or questions from the Commissioners. 3. Adoption of Murrieta Public Library Privacy Policy Action: It was moved by Vice Chair Meeker and seconded by Commissioner Nicole Davis to recommend adoption of the Privacy Policy. The motion carried by the following vote: Ayes: Chairperson Goltara, Vice Chair Meeker, Commissioner Nicole Davis, and Commissioner Gavitt. Noes: None Absent: Commissioner LaVerne Davis COMMISSION MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS None COMMISSION MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS None ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 4

Library Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes August 18, 2025 _____________________________ Cristal McDonald, City Clerk ______________________________ Kimberly Ramirez, Deputy City Clerk Page 4 of 4

The City of Murrieta intends to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Persons with special needs should call the Library Division at (951) 461-6147 or email at GSedlacek@MurrietaCA.gov at least 72 hours in advance. Any presentation requiring the use of the City of Murrieta ’s equipment must be submitted to the Library Division 24 hours prior to the scheduled Library Advisory Commission meeting at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA; via email at GSedlacek@MurrietaCA.gov or call (951) 461-6147. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Library Advisory Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the public counter at City Hall located at 1 Town Square, Murrieta, CA during normal business hours. Ken Goltara Chair Jeffrey Meeker Nicole Davis Vice Chair Commissioner LaVerne Davis Terry Gavitt Commissioner Commissioner YOU MAY VIEW THE MEETING LIVESTREAMED VIA THE CITY’S WEBSITE AT https://murrieta.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx CITY OF MURRIETA Council Chambers 1 Town Square Murrieta 92562 Monday, August 18, 2025 Library Advisory Commission 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

Library Advisory Commission Meeting Agenda August 18, 2025 6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF AGENDA ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATE Administrative Update is the opportunity for the Library Manager to provide updates on current or upcoming projects, staffing, revenue information and statistics, as well as presentations by staff members and support groups. PUBLIC COMMENTS (NON-AGENDA) At this time any person may address the governing bodies on any subject pertaining to City business, which does not relate to any item listed on the printed agenda. Normally no action may be considered or taken by the governing bodies on any matter not listed on the agenda . Each speaker will be limited to three minutes. CONSENT CALENDAR - APPROVAL OF ITEMS 1 – 2 All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the governing bodies, and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no discussion of these items unless, before the governing body votes on the motion to adopt, specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate motions. 1. Minutes Recommended Action: Approve the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 16, 2025. 2. Murrieta Public Library Statistical Report Recommended Action: Receive and file. PULLED CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS DISCUSSION 3. Adoption of Murrieta Public Library Privacy Policy Recommended Action: Recommend that the Library Advisory Commission review and recommend adoption of the Murrieta Public Library Privacy Policy. Page 1 of 2

Library Advisory Commission Meeting Agenda August 18, 2025 COMMISSION MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS Commission Member Announcements is the opportunity for Commissioners to provide miscellaneous reports and announcements. COMMISSION MEMBER REQUESTS TO ADD ITEMS TO FUTURE AGENDAS ADJOURNMENT Page 2 of 2