Board Meeting - October 2023
350 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6B 6B1
Date/Time: Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
Location: Morris J. Wosk Boardroom, Level 8 - Central Library
Regular Board Agenda: October 2023
CHAIR TO CALL MEETING TO ORDER
INTRODUCTION
a) Land Acknowledgement and Opening Remarks
ADMINISTRATION
a) Items for Consent – Removal of Items & Approval of items in consent agenda
b) Approval of the Agenda – Additions/Alterations
c) Minutes – Receive/approve draft minutes of Board meeting held September 27, 2023: Download
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
a) Vancouver Park Board
b) Vancouver School Board
c) CUPE Local 391
d) Friends of VPL
e) VPL Foundation
ITEMS FOR CONSENT
SFHR COMMITTEE
a) Draft Minutes – October 18, 2023 SFHR Committee Regular Meeting: Download
b) Enterprise Risk Management Framework: Download
c) Accessible BC Act Update: Download
d) September 30, 2023 (Q3) Financial Operating Results: Download
e) Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and Two Spirit Response (Please refer to the draft SFHR Regular Meeting Minutes)
DISCUSSION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN: ESTIMATED AT 7:10 PM
THAT the Library Board will go into meeting later tonight which is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 8(c) of the Board Procedure Policy, to discuss matters related to paragraphs:
Section 8(c)(iii) Labour relations or other employee relations.
Section 8(o)(iv) The security of the property of the Library.
VPL VISION, MISSION, AND VALUES
Vision Statement - An informed, engaged, and connected city.
Mission Statement - A free place for everyone to discover, create and share ideas and information.
Values
We value:
• diversity
• access for all
• intellectual freedom
• learning and curiosity
• patron-centred services
• community-led planning
• community partnerships
• innovation and creativity
• respectful spaces and communication
• staff development and collaboration
• effective use of resources
• sustainability
In Camera Board Agenda: October 2023
THAT the Library Board will go into meeting which is closed to the public, pursuant to Section 8(c) of the Board Procedure Policy, to discuss matters related to paragraphs:
Section 8(c)(iii) Labour relations and other employee relations
Section 8(c)(iv) The security of the property of the Library
CHAIR TO CALL MEETING TO ORDER
ADMINISTRATION
a) Approval of the Agenda – Additions/Alterations
b) Minutes – Receive/approve draft minutes of Board in camera meeting held June 28, 2023
ITEMS FOR CONSENT
SFHR COMMITTEE
a) Draft Minutes - October 18, 2023 SFHR Committee In Camera Meeting
b) Cybersecurity
c) Enterprise Risk Management
d) Labour Relations Update
DISCUSSION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN: ESTIMATED AT 7:45 PM
Board Minutes - Regular Meeting October 2023
October 25, 2023 Library Board Regular Meeting Minutes: Download