REPORT TO BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
SUBJECT
Title
Discussion on the Library Facilities Master Plan
Report
COUNCIL PILLAR
Enhance Community Engagement and Transparency
BACKGROUND
The Santa Clara City Library is engaged in developing a Library Facilities Master Plan. Informed by data collection, coordination with other city departments, and community and staff engagement, the plan will provide informative documentation to support maintenance and upkeep of Library facilities, recommendations for optimal space utilization, and a nexus analysis to correlate long-term facility and service needs with population growth and development in the City's General Plan. The output of this planning will be a forward-thinking, 20-year Facilities Master Plan providing guidelines and recommendations to coordinate the growth and maintenance of Library facilities and services with the City's long-term planning and service goals.
The Library Facilities Master Plan began in August of 2024, following a Request for Proposal (RFP) and the selection of consultants Meyer, Scherer & Rockcastle, LTD (MSR). Beginning steps included information and data gathering related to the Library's services, facilities, and equipment.
In September 2024, the first site visit by MSR occurred, which included facility tours, staff engagements, and community engagement at all the Library branches as well as at Art & Wine Festival.
In October 2024, the second site visit by MSR occurred, which included staff engagement to review building and workspace design impacts on operations and collect information and feedback. The visit also included community engagement at the Library's Comic Con event. Engagements with internal and external stakeholders are in progress to gather further community input, including the Youth Advisory Commission, the Planning Commission, the Development Cabinet, and the Senior Advisory Commission.
DISCUSSION
MSR will provide a brief presentation on the scope of work for the Libra...
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