Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
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You may view the meeting via the Ottawa Public Library’s YouTube channel by clicking on:https://www.youtube.com/user/BiblioOttawaLibrary/ Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.
Recognition of the Territory of the Anishinābe Algonquin Nation
Roll Call
Regrets
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes 17 - Tuesday, 5 November 2024
Communications
Chair's Verbal Update
Chief Librarian/Chief Executive Officer's Report
Presentations
Ādisōke – Building Project Update
Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive this presentation for information.
Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive this presentation for information.
Reports
2025 Draft Operating and Capital Budget Estimates and Four-Year Capital Forecast
Please refer to the 5 November 2024 OPL Board meeting for the documents (Item 11.2) Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Approve the 2025 Draft Budget for Ottawa Public Library, including a total of $2M from the Library Reserve Fund, and the repurposing of $500K in existing capital orders, as further described in this report; and, Direct staff to forward the report to Ottawa City Council, for consideration on December 11, 2024 as part of the City Council’s approval of the City of Ottawa 2025 Draft Operating and Capital budget.
Please refer to the 5 November 2024 OPL Board meeting for the documents (Item 11.2) Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Approve the 2025 Draft Budget for Ottawa Public Library, including a total of $2M from the Library Reserve Fund, and the repurposing of $500K in existing capital orders, as further described in this report; and, Direct staff to forward the report to Ottawa City Council, for consideration on December 11, 2024 as part of the City Council’s approval of the City of Ottawa 2025 Draft Operating and Capital budget.
Governance Evaluation Report and Action Plan
File Number: OPLB-2024-1203-11.2 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Receive the 2024 Governance Evaluation Report (Document 1) for information, as described in this report; and, Approve the updated 2023-2026 OPL Governance Action Plan, as described in this report.
File Number: OPLB-2024-1203-11.2 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Receive the 2024 Governance Evaluation Report (Document 1) for information, as described in this report; and, Approve the updated 2023-2026 OPL Governance Action Plan, as described in this report.
2025 Board Conference Attendance
File Number: OPLB-2024-1203-11.3 Report Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board approve the plan for 2025 conference participation of trustees, as further described in this report.
File Number: OPLB-2024-1203-11.3 Report Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board approve the plan for 2025 conference participation of trustees, as further described in this report.
In Camera Items
Information Previously Distributed
Memo - Plans for Public Art at Main Branch
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting
