Community & Library Services Commission

Room B-7, Lower Level, City Hall

Agenda — 25 items

1. 1 CALL TO ORDER
2. 2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. 3 ROLL CALL
4. 4 SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
5. 5 Announcement of supplemental communications received after agenda distribution. 25-113
6. 6 PUBLIC COMMENTS
7. 7 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
8. 8 Request approval of minutes of the October 9, 2024, meeting. 25-090
9. 9 PRESENTATIONS
10. 10 Certificates of Appreciation in recognition of Scouts, Scott Smith and Alex Arias, for choosing the City of Huntington Beach as the benefactor of their Eagle Scout Projects. 25-091
11. 11 Community & Library Services “Part-Time Employee of the Month” program will recognize Recreation Leader, Kelly Cook, and Program Coordinator, Leyla Flores 25-092
12. 12 ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
13. 13 Election of Chair and Vice-Chair - The Community & Library Services Commission shall hold its annual elections. The sitting Chair shall preside over the meeting until which time a new Chair is elected. Nominations shall be taken from the floor. After the election of Chair, the new Chair shall preside over the remainder of the Commission meeting, beginning with the election of the Vice-Chair. 25-093
14. 14 ​​Approval of Plaque Design and Language for the Huntington Beach Public Library 50th Anniversary 25-094
15. 15 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
16. 16 CIP Review & Project Updates: a. Introduction of Capital Projects Administrator, Frank Drevdahl, who will provide an update on fiscal year 2025/2026 CIP projects b. Playground project updates - Cole - Langenbeck Park - Robinwood Park - Drew Park - Arevalos Park - All-Inclusive Beach Playground 25-095
17. 17 Winter Reading Challenge - Ending on January 31 of this year, the program saw 57% increase in participation over last year’s Winter Reading Challenge, with the following breakdown: 229 Adults; 54 Teens; 632 Children; 915 Total Participants 25-096
18. 18 After-Hour Parking Restrictions at Gibbs Park - Cole 25-097
19. 19 Calendar of Events: 1. Centered on the Center exhibition now showing through March 29, Huntington Beach Art Center 2. “A Tribute to Love” Nancy’s Cabaret, Saturday, February 22, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Senior Center 3. Read Across America: Wednesday, March 5, 3:00 pm, Central Library 4. Paws in Bloom Pet Vendor Fair: Saturday, March 8, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Central Park West (Specific Event) 5. Rise and Walk: Saturday, March 15, 8:00 am - 10:00 am, Senior Center in Central Park 6. Ladybug Release in partnership with Friends of the Children’s Library volunteers: Thursday, March 20, 10:00 and 11:00 am, Secret Garden 7. Hotrods and Helos: Sunday, March 30, 10:00 am, Beach Parking lot (Huntington St. to Hyatt Bridge) (Specific Event) 25-098
20. 20 STAFF ITEMS
21. 21 Commissioner Parks & Facilities Tours - Discuss potential tours for 2025 25-099
22. 22 COMMITTEE REPORTS - None
23. 23 MEMBER & STAFF COMMENTS
24. 24 ADJOURNMENT
25. 25 The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach Community & Library Services Commission is Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Internet access to Community & Library Service Commission agenda and staff report material is available prior to the Community & Library Services Commission meetings at https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/. MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, services are available to members of our community who require special assistance to participate in public meetings. If you require special assistance, 48-hour prior notification will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for an assisted listening device (ALD) for the hearing impaired, American Sign Language interpreters, a reader during the meeting and/or large print agendas. Please contact the Community & Library Services Department at (714) 536-5434 for more information, or to request assistance from the staff at the meeting.