February 23 - 17:00

Ottawa Public Library Board

Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public
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 Anishinābe Algonquin Territory
Roll Call
Regrets
Declarations of Interest
Confirmation of Minutes
Minutes 1 - Tuesday, 31 January 2023
Communications
Library Services in River Ward
Email from Linda Sabine, dated Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Kiosk Services at the Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre
Emails from Christine Johnson, dated Monday and Tuesday, January 23-24, 2023
Public Library Branch for Hunt Club Riverside Area
Email from Sabiha Khazal, dated Friday, February 10, 2023
Chair's Verbal Update
Chief Librarian and Chief Executive Officer's (CEO) Report
Reports
2023 Draft Operating and Capital Budget Estimates and Four-Year Capital Forecast
Please refer to the 31 January 2023 OPL Board meeting for the documents. Recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Approve the 2023 Draft Budget for the Ottawa Public Library; and, Upon the Ottawa Public Library Board's approval of the 2023 Draft Budget for the Ottawa Public Library, direct staff to forward the report to Ottawa City Council, for consideration on March 1, 2023 as part of the City Council's approval of the City of Ottawa 2023 Draft Operating and Capital budget.
Ottawa Public Library Board Ad hoc Committees
File Number: OPLB-2023-0223-10.2 Report Recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board approve the creation of seven Ad hoc Committees, as composed and identified in this report.
2023 Board Continuing Education Plan and Conference Attendance
File Number: OPLB-2023-0223-10.3 Report recommendations: That the Ottawa Public Library Board: Approve the 2023 Board Continuing Education Plan (Document 1); and, Approve the attendance of trustees at conferences in 2023 as proposed.  
Intellectual Freedom Annual Report: 2022 Challenges
File Number: OPLB-2023-0223-10.4 Report recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive this report for information.
2022 Fund Development Update
File Number: OPLB-2023-0223-10.5 Report recommendation: That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive this report for information.
In Camera Items
THAT, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PUBLIC LIBRARIES ACT, THE OTTAWA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD RESOLVE IN CAMERA PURSUANT TO 16.1 (4)(D), LABOUR RELATIONS OR EMPLOYEE NEGOTIATIONS, TO RECEIVE A LABOUR RELATIONS UPDATE - REPORTING OUT DATE: NOT REPORTING OUT
Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
Inquiries
Other Business
Adjournment
Next Meeting
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Agenda