March 2024 Library Board Meeting
350 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC
Canada V6B 6B1
Date/Time: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 6:00 p.m.
Location: Morris J. Wosk Boardroom, Level 8 - Central Library
Regular Board Agenda: March 2024
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 February 28, 2024: Download
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
a) Vancouver School Board
b) CUPE Local 391
c) Friends of VPL
d) VPL Foundation
ITEMS FOR DECISION
a) Naming Opportunities for Children's Library and Oakridge: Download
b) Update on Goal 4.2 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace: Download
ITEMS FOR CONSENT
CRPD COMMITTEE
a) Draft Minutes - March 13, 2024 CRPD Committee Regular Meeting: Download
b) Facilities Redevelopment Overview: Download
SFHR COMMITTEE
c) Draft Minutes - March 20, 2023 SFHR Committee Regular Meeting: Download
d) Collections and Intellectual Freedom Challenges: Download
DISCUSSION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN: ESTIMATED AT 7:05 PM
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 or other employee relations.
Section 8(c)(iv) The security of the property of VPL.
Section 8(c)(x) Negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of an activity, work or facility that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Board, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the Library if they were held in public.
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: March 2024
This meeting 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(c)(iv) The security of the property of VPL.
Section 8(c)(x) Negotiations and related discussions respecting the proposed provision of an activity, work or facility that are at their preliminary stages and that, in the view of the Board, could reasonably be expected to harm the interests of the Library if they were held in public.
CHAIR TO CALL MEETING TO ORDER
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 in camera meeting held February 28, 2024
ITEM FOR DECISION
a) VPL 2024 Fundraising Priorities
ITEMS FOR CONSENT
CRPD COMMITTEE
a) Draft Minutes - March 13, 2024 CRPD Committee In Camera Meeting
SFHR COMMITTEE
a) Draft Minutes - March 20, 2024 CRPD Committee In Camera Meeting
b) 2023 Physical Security Incidents
c) Bargaining
DISCUSSION OF ITEMS PULLED FROM CONSENT
NEW BUSINESS
Board Minutes - Regular Meeting March 2024
March 27, 2024 Library Board Regular Meeting Minutes: Download