September 09 - 17:00
Ottawa Public Library Board
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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)
File Number: OPLB-2025-0909-10.1
Report Recommendations:
That the Ottawa Public Library Board approve:
The proposal to name the program room within the Alta Vista branch the “Allan Higdon Room";
The proposal to name the program room within the Beaverbrook branch the “Joan Dodsworth Ware Room”; and,
The proposal to name the program room within the Sunnyside branch the “Giovanna Panico Room".
File Number: OPLB-2025-0909-10.2
Report Recommendations:
That the Ottawa Public Library Board:
Receive the Facilities Master Plan, as described in this report;
Approve the updated prioritization list of facility gaps, as attached in Document 1, and further described in this report;
Receive the list of current branches and recommended actions, as attached in Document 2, and further described in this report;
Approve the facilities master schedule, as described in this report; and,
Direct staff ... (cont)
File Number: OPLB-2025-0909-10.3
Report Recommendations:
That the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) Board:
Receive the Easement Agreement of Purchase and Sale between the OPL Board and Hydro Ottawa Limited (“the Easement Agreement,” Document 1), for a part of 3870 Old Richmond Road (Centennial branch) as further described in this report; and,
Direct staff to forward the Easement Agreement to Ottawa City Council for Council’s consent on September 24, 2025, and in anticipation of Council consent, for th... (cont)
File Number: OPLB-2025-0909-10.4
Report Recommendations:
That the Ottawa Public Library Board:
Receive the report for information;
Direct staff to:
Update the Financial Framework to reflect an annual increase of 3% for Library Materials; and,
Incorporate these directions into future budget proposals.
File Number: OPLB-2025-0909-10.5
Report Recommendation:
That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive the 2024 Financial Statements.
File Number: OPLB-2025-0909-10.6
Report Recommendation:
That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive the 2025 second quarter financial status reports for information.
File Number: OPLB-2025-0909-10.7
Report Recommendation:
That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive this report for information.
File Number: OPLB-2025-0909-11.1
Report Recommendation:
That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive this report for information.
12.1 - Labour Relations Update – Reporting Out Date: Not to be reported out
That, in accordance with the Public Libraries Act, the Ottawa Public Library Board resolve to move In Camera pursuant to 16.1(4)(d), to close part of a meeting to members of the public as the subject matter considered is "Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations", to receive a Labour Relations Update, which will not be reported out.
12.2 - Chief Librarian and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mid-Year Review – Reporting Out ... (cont)
Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Agenda
