OttWatch

May 02 - 17:00

Ottawa Public Library Board

Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public

You may view the meeting via the Ottawa Public Library’s YouTube channel by clickingon: 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 det... (cont)

Recognition of Anishinābe Algonquin Territory

Roll Call

Regrets

Declarations of Interest

Confirmation of Minutes

Minutes 12 - Tuesday, 9 April, 2024

Draft Minutes 12 - 9 April EN.pdf

Communications

Chair's Verbal Update

Chief Librarian/Chief Executive Officer's Report

Reports

Order of Friendship Nomination - Centre 507

File Number: OPLB-2024-0502-10.1 Report Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public (OPL) Board approve Centre 507 for the Order of Friendship, in recognition of the measurable impact of their outreach worker pilot program with OPL in 2023-2024.

10.1 - Order of Friendship Nomination - Centre 507.pdf

Library Services Asset Management Plan

File Number: OPLB-2024-0502-10.2 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Approve the Library Services Asset Management Plan, as further described in this report and attached as Document 1; and, Recommend that Council approve the Library Services Asset Management Plan.

Ottawa Public Library 2024 Development Charges Background Study and Project List

File Number: OPLB-2024-0502-10.3 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Approve the Development Charge project list as per Appendix 1; and, Direct staff to forward Document 1 to the City of Ottawa for inclusion in the 2024-2033 Development Charges By-law report to Ottawa City Council for consideration.

First Quarter 2024 Financial Status Report

File Number: OPLB-2024-0502-10.4 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Receive this report for information; Approve the closing of accounts as per the Works in Progress (WIP) Capital Review, including the transfer of $13,272 back to the Library Reserves, as further described in this report; and, Direct staff to work with the City’s Financial Services Unit to forward Appendix F – Works in Progress (WIP) Capital Review to Ottawa City Council, for consideration as part of a... (cont)

Intellectual Freedom Project: Close-Out Report

File Number: OPLB-2024-0502-10.5 Report Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Board: Receive this report for information; and, Approve extending the OPL Board Intellectual Freedom Position Statement until the next term of Board.