HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-11-06 LBOT Board PacketLIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
www.palmspringslibrary.gov
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024
5:30 P.M.
Meeting will be held in person at City Hall in the Large Conference Room.
3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
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TRUSTEES
Craig Borba, Ed. D., Chair
Juanita Garner, Vice-Chair
Al Jones, Treasurer
David Norgard, Trustee
Deborah Schwarz, Trustee
Palm Springs is an inclusive world-class city dedicated to providing excellent and responsive
public services to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations.
Staff representative: Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services, Palm Springs Public Library
I. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
II. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: In order to meet Brown Act requirements, items may be
added to the agenda only upon decision by a majority of the Board of Directors to add the
item because of a need for immediate action. This Agenda was available for public access
at the City Hall exterior bulletin board (west side of Council Chamber), and City Clerk’s office
on or before 5:30 p.m., October 30, 2024. A posting of this Agenda can be found on the
Library’s website at www.palmspringslibrary.org. Pursuant to the Government Code
Section 54957.5, the designated office for inspection of public records in connection with
the public meeting of the Library Board of Trustees is the office of the City Clerk, City Hall,
at 3200 East Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, California. Acceptance of Agenda: Motion: Second: Approved: Opposed: Abstention Names(s):
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 1
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III. PUBLIC COMMENTS: This time has been set aside for members of the public to address the Library Board of Trustees on Agenda items; and items of general interest within the subject matter within jurisdiction of the City. Although the Library Board of Trustees values your comments, pursuant to the Brown Act, it generally cannot take any action on items not listed on the posted Agenda. Three (3) minutes are assigned to each speaker. IV. CONSENT AGENDA A. Meeting Minutes of September 4, 2024
B. Library Statistics
C. Donation Report
Acceptance of Consent Agenda: Motion: Second: Approved: Opposed: Abstention Names(s):
V. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS A. Friends of the Palm Springs Library
B. Palm Springs Public Library Foundation
C. Library Staff
VI. TREASURER’S REPORT Acceptance of Treasurer’s Report: Motion: Second: Approved: Opposed: Abstention Names(s): VII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
A. APPROVE PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT, FISCAL
YEAR 2023-24
Motion: Second: Approved: Opposed: Abstention Names(s):
B. ADOPT 2025 MEETING CALENDAR DATES
Motion: Second: Approved: Opposed: Abstention Names(s):
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 2
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C. DISCUSSION-LIBRARY RENOVATION UPDATES AND TEMPORARY LIBRARY LOCATION
Motion: Second: Approved: Opposed: Abstention Names(s):
VIII. COMMITTEE REPORTS
IX. TRUSTEE/STAFF COMMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
X. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting of the Library Board of Trustees will adjourn to its next
scheduled meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4, 2024.
The Palm Springs Public Library Board of Trustees meets at 5:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday
of every month, unless noted otherwise.
THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO PARTICIPATE
COMMITTEES:
STANDING:
ADVOCACY BORBA
BUDGET JONES/GARNER
BUILDINGS BORBA/NORGARD
POLICIES/BYLAWS GARNER/NORGARD
AD HOC:
FOUNDATION LIAISON JONES/SCHWARZ
FRIENDS LIAISON BORBA
MEASURE J LIAISON JONES
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
State of California )
County of Riverside ) ss.
City of Palm Springs )
I, Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services of the City of Palm Springs, California, hereby certify this
Agenda was delivered to each member of the Library Board of Trustees, provided to all parties who have
requested such notice, posted at City Hall before 5:30 p.m., on October 30, 2024, and posted on the City’s
website as required by established policies and procedures.
____________________________
Jeannie Kays, MLIS
Director of Library Services
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 3
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Wednesday, November 6, 2024
P U B L I C N O T I C E S
Pursuant to G.C. Section 54957.5(b)(2) the designated office for inspection of records in connection with
the meeting is the Office of the Library Director, Palm Springs Public Library, 300 S. Sunrise
Way. Complete Agenda Packets are available for public inspection at: Palm Springs Public
Library. Agenda and staff reports are available on the City’s website www.palmspringsca.gov. If you
would like additional information on any item appearing on this agenda, please contact the Director of
Library Services at (760) 322-8375.
It is the intention of the City of Palm Springs to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
in all respects. If, as an attendee or a participant at this meeting, If you will need special assistance beyond
what is normally provided, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please
contact Arun Mayani at 760-416-5653 to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if
accommodation is feasible. Please advise us at that time if you will need accommodations to attend or
participate in meetings on a regular basis.
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 4
DRAFT
Board of Library Trustees Minutes: September 4, 2024 1
PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
MINUTES
Palm Springs Public Library September 4, 2024
City Hall Large Conference Room
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Borba called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m.
ROLL CALL PRESENT
Craig Borba Yes
Juanita Garner Yes
Al Jones Yes
David Norgard Yes
Deborah Schwarz Yes
STAFF PRESENT: Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Brock, Assistant Director of Library Services; Arun Mayani, Administrative
Assistant; Julie Warren, Public Relations Manager.
PUBLIC PRESENT: Bill Wylie and Renu Urvashi Sagreiya
2. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION: (Jones/Norgard, 5-0) To accept the agenda.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
MOTION: (Jones/Norgard, 5-0) To approve the consent agenda.
4. A. Meeting Minutes of July 9, 2024.
4. B. Library Statistics
4. C. Donation Report
5. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS
5. A. Friends of the Palm Springs Library
Julie Warren gave the report.
5. B. Palm Springs Public Library Foundation
Bill Wylie gave the report.
5. C. Library Staff
Library Director Jeanne Kays and Julie Warren gave the report.
6. TREASURER’S REPORT
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 5
DRAFT
Board of Library Trustees Minutes: September 4, 2024 2
Treasurer Jones gave the report.
MOTION: (Jones/Norgard, 5-0) To accept the Treasurer’s report.
7. DISCUSSION/ACTION ITEMS
7. A. CHANGE MEETING DATE FOR OCTOBER MEETING DUE TO ROSH HASHANNAH:
SUGGESTING THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2024, TO BE HELD AT THE LIBRARY
MOTION: (Norgard/Jones, 5-0) To accept the meeting date change to Thursday, October 3, 2024.
7. B. APPROVE LIBRARY ANNUAL REPORT, FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
Library Director Jeannie Kays presented the Library Annual Report.
MOTION: (Jones/Norgard, 5-0) To accept the Library Annual Report.
7. C. DISCUSSION-LIBRARY RENOVATION UPDATES
Library Director Jeannie Kays gave an update on the Library Renovation.
MOTION: (Norgard/Jones, 5-0) Library Board of Trustees endorses and recommends the parking
lot expansion proposal by the architects that includes a net gain of 32 parking spaces.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS
None.
9. TRUSTEE/STAFF COMMENTS/FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
It was requested that the following 3 agenda items be added to the upcoming meeting. (1) Review of
the Palm Springs Library Foundation’s Annual Report, (2) transition to temporary library location
during renovation, and (3) to adopt meeting calendar for 2025 year.
10. ADJOURNMENT
The September meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Jeannie Kays
Director of Library Services
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 6
LIBRARY STATISTICS 2024 2023 %CHANGE
MATERIALS CHECKED OUT 18,630 19,705 -2%
Print 11,152 12,065 -16%
Media 7,478 7,593 -8%
Downloads & In-house 6,756 5,572 21%
LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATIONS 201 205 -2%
Palm Springs Resident 137 109 26%
California Resident 56 92 -39%
Out of State 8 4 100%
DOOR COUNT 8,752 10,435 -16%
DOOR COUNT (WMML)1,731 1,602 8%
COMPUTER SESSIONS 2,059 1,722 20%
COMPUTER SESSIONS (WMML)324 529 -39%
WiFi SESSIONS 2,067 1,593 30%
WiFi SESSIONS (WMML)154 133 16%
PASSPORTS PROCESSED 30 196 -85%
PROGRAMMING
PRESCHOOL
In Person Programs 4 0 -
Attendance 69 0 -
Self- Directed Programs 0 0 -
Self- Directed Completed 0 0 -
SCHOOL AGE
Programs 2 0 -
Attendance 44 0 -
Self- Directed Programs 0 0 -
Self- Directed Completed 0 0 -
FAMILY
Programs 0 0 -
Attendance 0 0 -
TEEN
Programs 4 0 -
Attendance 63 0 -
Self- Directed Programs 0 0 -
Self- Directed Completed 0 0 -
ADULT
Programs 6 5 20%
Attendance 27 63 -57%
Virtual Programs 3 1 200%
Virtual Attendance 34 39 -13%
Self- Directed Programs 0 0 -
Self- Directed Completed 0 0 -
TOTAL
Programs 16 5 220%
Attendance 203 63 222%
Virtual Programs 3 1 200%
Virtual Attendance 34 39 -13%
Self-Directed Programs 0 0 -
Self-Directed Completed 0 0 -
August 2024 vs. August 2023
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 7
LIBRARY STATISTICS 2024 2023 %CHANGE
MATERIALS CHECKED OUT 18,913 19,301 -55%
Print 11,746 11,993 1%
Media 7,167 7,279 -2%
Downloads & In-house 6,083 6,041 1%
LIBRARY CARD REGISTRATIONS 211 256 -18%
Palm Springs Resident 123 121 2%
California Resident 86 127 -32%
Out of State 2 8 -75%
DOOR COUNT 11,203 10,823 4%
DOOR COUNT (WMML)1,879 1,822 3%
COMPUTER SESSIONS 1,804 1,722 5%
COMPUTER SESSIONS (WMML)78 529 -85%
WiFi SESSIONS 1,903 1,593 19%
WiFi SESSIONS (WMML)147 202 -27%
PASSPORTS PROCESSED 52 36 44%
PROGRAMMING
PRESCHOOL
In Person Programs 8 8 -
Attendance 133 130 -
Self- Directed Programs 0 0 -
Self- Directed Completed 0 0 -
SCHOOL AGE
Programs 4 4 -
Attendance 136 71 -
Self- Directed Programs 1 2 -
Self- Directed Completed 100 54 -
FAMILY
Programs 0 0 -
Attendance 0 0 -
TEEN
Programs 6 7 -
Attendance 150 86 -
Self- Directed Programs 1 0 -
Self- Directed Completed 6 85 -
ADULT
Programs 12 10 20%
Attendance 105 121 -13%
Virtual Programs 3 3 0%
Virtual Attendance 38 92 -59%
Self- Directed Programs 0 0 -
Self- Directed Completed 0 0 -
TOTAL
Programs 30 29 3%
Attendance 524 408 28%
Virtual Programs 3 3 0%
Virtual Attendance 38 92 -59%
Self-Directed Programs 2 2 -
Self-Directed Completed 106 139 -
September 2024 vs. September 2023
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 8
City of Palm Springs, CA
BALANCE SHEET FOR 2025 4
Report generated: 10/29/2024 16:53
User: ArunM
Program ID: glbalsht
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NET CHANGE ACCOUNT
FUND: 151 Library Endowment Fund FOR PERIOD BALANCE
ASSETS
151 10005 Operating Bank Account .00 1,550,022.78
151 10006 Cash - Fair Market Value Adj .00 12,919.23
151 12105 Interest Receivable .00 3,958.04
TOTAL ASSETS .00 1,566,900.05
FUND BALANCE
151 29000 Fund Balance Unreserved .00 -1,716,900.05
151 29315 Expenditure Control .00 150,000.00
151 29320 Budgetary FB Unreserved .00 1,650,809.81
151 29325 Estimated Revenue .00 43,000.00
151 29330 Appropriations .00 -1,693,809.81
151 29335 Encumbrance Control .00 9.19
151 29345 Budgetary FB Reserve for Encum .00 -9.19
TOTAL FUND BALANCE .00 -1,566,900.05
TOTAL LIABILITIES + FUND BALANCE .00 -1,566,900.05
** END OF REPORT - Generated by Arun Mayani **
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 9
City of Palm Springs, CA
ACCOUNT TRIAL BALANCE FOR FY25/JUL TO OCT
Report generated: 10/29/2024 16:58
User: ArunM
Program ID: glatrbal
Page 1
FUND 151
ACCOUNT
ACCOUNT NAME ORG BEG. BALANCE DEBITS CREDITS NET CHANGE END BALANCE
PER JNL SRC EFF DATE REFERENCE
151 10005
Operating Bank Account 151 1,703,022.78
1,703,022.78 .00 .00 .00 1,703,022.78
151 10006
Cash - Fair Market Value Adj 151 12,919.23
12,919.23 .00 .00 .00 12,919.23
151 12105
Interest Receivable 151 3,958.04
3,958.04 .00 .00 .00 3,958.04
151 20010
Accounts Payable Control 151 -3,000.00
-3,000.00 .00 .00 .00 -3,000.00
151 29000
Fund Balance Unreserved 151 -1,716,900.05
-1,716,900.05 .00 .00 .00 -1,716,900.05
151 29335
Encumbrance Control 151 9.19
9.19 .00 .00 .00 9.19
151 29345
Budgetary FB Reserve for Encum 151 -9.19
-9.19 .00 .00 .00 -9.19
TOTALS FOR FUND 151
Library Endowment Fund .00 .00 .00 .00 .00
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 10
City of Palm Springs, CA
ACCOUNT DETAIL HISTORY FOR 2024 00 TO 2024 13
Report generated: 10/28/2024 17:39
User: JeannieK
Program ID: glacthst
Page 1
ORG OBJECT PROJ NET LEDGER NET BUDGET
YR/PR JNL EFF DATE SRC REF1 REF2 REF3 CHECK # OB AMOUNT BALANCE BALANCE
151 10005 Operating Bank Account
SOY BALANCE 1,828,928.27
24/01 240105 07/06/23 APP 070623 -750.39 1,828,177.88
24/01 240352 07/25/23 CRP 35.00 1,828,212.88
24/01 240484 07/01/23 GNI 2,278.92 1,830,491.80
24/01 240484 07/01/23 GNI 5,010.19 1,835,501.99
24/01 240484 07/01/23 GNI -7,289.11 1,828,212.88
24/02 240241 08/17/23 APP 081723 -590.89 1,827,621.99
24/03 240183 09/14/23 APP 091423 -60.16 1,827,561.83
24/03 240443 09/30/23 GEN Q1 INT Q1 INT ALL Q1 INT ALLOC 10,877.00 1,838,438.83
24/06 240277 12/13/23 CRP 3,000.00 1,841,438.83
24/06 240409 12/31/23 GEN Q2 INT Q2 INT ALL Q2 INT ALLOC 12,885.85 1,854,324.68
24/07 240068 01/04/24 APP 010424 -157,348.95 1,696,975.73
24/07 240257 01/18/24 CRP 25.00 1,697,000.73
24/08 240091 02/05/24 CRP 10.00 1,697,010.73
24/08 240396 02/29/24 APP 022924 -10,000.00 1,687,010.73
24/09 240485 03/25/24 CRP 172.00 1,687,182.73
24/12 240237 06/18/24 APP 061824 -1,972.06 1,685,210.67
24/12 240445 06/30/24 GEN Q3 INT Q3 INT ALL Q3 INT ALLOC 11,589.95 1,696,800.62
24/13 240756 06/30/24 GEN Q4 INT Q4 INT ALL Q4 INT ALLOC 14,863.49 1,711,664.11
24/13 240765 06/30/24 GNI 4,683.29 1,716,347.40
24/13 240765 06/30/24 GNI -4,683.29 1,711,664.11
24/13 240773 06/30/24 GRV -4,683.29 1,706,980.82
24/13 240773 06/30/24 GRV 4,683.29 1,711,664.11
24/13 240775 06/30/24 GNI -4,683.29 1,706,980.82
24/13 240785 06/30/24 GNI FY24 FMV -12,919.23 1,694,061.59
24/13 240785 06/30/24 GNI 12,919.23 1,706,980.82
24/13 240878 06/30/24 GNI -3,958.04 1,703,022.78
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 1,911,961.48 CREDITS: -208,938.70 NET: 1,703,022.78
151 10006 Cash - Fair Market Value Adj
SOY BALANCE -44,751.18
24/08 240193 02/14/24 GNI RVRS FY23 FM 2,546.44 -42,204.74
24/08 240193 02/14/24 GNI RVRS FY23 FM 42,204.74 .00
24/13 240785 06/30/24 GNI FY24 FMV 12,919.23 12,919.23
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 57,670.41 CREDITS: -44,751.18 NET: 12,919.23
151 10299 Unrealized Investments
SOY BALANCE .00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: .00 CREDITS: .00 NET: .00
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 11
City of Palm Springs, CA
ACCOUNT DETAIL HISTORY FOR 2024 00 TO 2024 13
Report generated: 10/28/2024 17:39
User: JeannieK
Program ID: glacthst
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ORG OBJECT PROJ NET LEDGER NET BUDGET
YR/PR JNL EFF DATE SRC REF1 REF2 REF3 CHECK # OB AMOUNT BALANCE BALANCE
151 12105 Interest Receivable
SOY BALANCE 5,010.19
24/01 240484 07/01/23 GNI -5,010.19 .00
24/13 240878 06/30/24 GNI CAJE 6 3,958.04 3,958.04
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 8,968.23 CREDITS: -5,010.19 NET: 3,958.04
151 20010 Accounts Payable Control
SOY BALANCE -750.39
24/01 240105 07/06/23 APP 070623 750.39 .00
24/02 240107 08/17/23 API B 2650 -590.89 -590.89
24/02 240241 08/17/23 APP 081723 590.89 .00
24/03 240112 09/14/23 API B 2717 -60.16 -60.16
24/03 240183 09/14/23 APP 091423 60.16 .00
24/07 240017 01/04/24 API B 3170 -9,348.95 -9,348.95
24/07 240047 01/04/24 API B 3183 -148,000.00 -157,348.95
24/07 240068 01/04/24 APP 010424 157,348.95 .00
24/08 240277 02/29/24 API B 3331 -10,000.00 -10,000.00
24/08 240396 02/29/24 APP 022924 10,000.00 .00
24/12 240166 06/18/24 API B 3813 -1,972.06 -1,972.06
24/12 240237 06/18/24 APP 061824 1,972.06 .00
24/13 240077 06/30/24 API B 3943 -3,000.00 -3,000.00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 170,722.45 CREDITS: -173,722.45 NET: -3,000.00
151 29000 Fund Balance Unreserved
SOY BALANCE -1,788,436.89
24/00 240002 07/01/23 SOY -1,981.25 -1,788,436.89
24/13 240359 06/30/24 YEC 9.19 -1,788,427.70
24/13 240360 06/30/24 YEC 94,636.27 -1,693,791.43
24/13 240757 06/30/24 AJE -14,863.49 -1,708,654.92
24/13 240776 06/30/24 AJE 4,683.29 -1,703,971.63
24/13 240798 06/30/24 AJE -12,919.23 -1,716,890.86
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 99,328.75 CREDITS: -1,816,219.61 NET: -1,716,890.86
151 29310 Revenue Control
SOY BALANCE .00
24/01 240352 07/25/23 CRP -35.00 -35.00
24/01 240484 07/01/23 GNI 5,010.19 4,975.19
24/03 240443 09/30/23 GEN Q1 INT Q1 INT ALL Q1 INT ALLOC -10,877.00 -5,901.81
24/06 240277 12/13/23 CRP -3,000.00 -8,901.81
24/06 240409 12/31/23 GEN Q2 INT Q2 INT ALL Q2 INT ALLOC -12,885.85 -21,787.66
24/07 240257 01/18/24 CRP -25.00 -21,812.66
24/08 240091 02/05/24 CRP -10.00 -21,822.66
24/08 240193 02/14/24 GNI RVRS FY23 FM -44,751.18 -66,573.84
24/09 240485 03/25/24 CRP -172.00 -66,745.84
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 12
City of Palm Springs, CA
ACCOUNT DETAIL HISTORY FOR 2024 00 TO 2024 13
Report generated: 10/28/2024 17:39
User: JeannieK
Program ID: glacthst
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ORG OBJECT PROJ NET LEDGER NET BUDGET
YR/PR JNL EFF DATE SRC REF1 REF2 REF3 CHECK # OB AMOUNT BALANCE BALANCE
24/12 240445 06/30/24 GEN Q3 INT Q3 INT ALL Q3 INT ALLOC -11,589.95 -78,335.79
24/13 240360 06/30/24 YEC 78,335.79 .00
24/13 240756 06/30/24 GEN Q4 INT Q4 INT ALL Q4 INT ALLOC -14,863.49 -14,863.49
24/13 240757 06/30/24 AJE 14,863.49 .00
24/13 240775 06/30/24 GNI FY22-24 Real GL 4,683.29 4,683.29
24/13 240776 06/30/24 AJE -4,683.29 .00
24/13 240785 06/30/24 GNI FY24 FMV -12,919.23 -12,919.23
24/13 240798 06/30/24 AJE 12,919.23 .00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 115,811.99 CREDITS: -115,811.99 NET: .00
151 29315 Expenditure Control
SOY BALANCE .00
24/02 240107 08/17/23 API B 2650 590.89 590.89
24/03 240112 09/14/23 API B 2717 60.16 651.05
24/07 240017 01/04/24 API B 3170 9,348.95 10,000.00
24/07 240047 01/04/24 API B 3183 148,000.00 158,000.00
24/08 240277 02/29/24 API B 3331 10,000.00 168,000.00
24/12 240166 06/18/24 API B 3813 1,972.06 169,972.06
24/13 240077 06/30/24 API B 3943 3,000.00 172,972.06
24/13 240360 06/30/24 YEC -172,972.06 .00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 172,972.06 CREDITS: -172,972.06 NET: .00
151 29320 Budgetary FB Unreserved
SOY BALANCE .00
24/01 240469 07/01/23 BUA 2024 B 1,981.25 1,981.25
24/01 240470 07/01/23 BUC 2024 B 1,679,194.99 1,681,176.24
24/13 240356 06/30/24 YEC -1,681,176.24 .00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 1,681,176.24 CREDITS: -1,681,176.24 NET: .00
151 29325 Estimated Revenue
SOY BALANCE .00
24/01 240470 07/01/23 BUC 2024 B 37,000.00 37,000.00
24/07 240281 01/24/24 BUA 3,000.00 40,000.00
24/13 240356 06/30/24 YEC -40,000.00 .00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 40,000.00 CREDITS: -40,000.00 NET: .00
151 29330 Appropriations
SOY BALANCE .00
24/01 240469 07/01/23 BUA 2024 B -1,981.25 -1,981.25
24/01 240470 07/01/23 BUC 2024 B -1,716,194.99 -1,718,176.24
24/07 240281 01/24/24 BUA -3,000.00 -1,721,176.24
24/13 240356 06/30/24 YEC 1,721,176.24 .00
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 13
City of Palm Springs, CA
ACCOUNT DETAIL HISTORY FOR 2024 00 TO 2024 13
Report generated: 10/28/2024 17:39
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Program ID: glacthst
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ORG OBJECT PROJ NET LEDGER NET BUDGET
YR/PR JNL EFF DATE SRC REF1 REF2 REF3 CHECK # OB AMOUNT BALANCE BALANCE
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 1,721,176.24 CREDITS: -1,721,176.24 NET: .00
151 29335 Encumbrance Control
SOY BALANCE 1,981.25
24/00 240003 07/01/23 SOY 1,981.25 1,981.25
24/01 240149 07/31/23 POE 10,000.00 11,981.25
24/02 240107 08/17/23 POL B 2650 -590.89 11,390.36
24/03 240112 09/14/23 POL B 2717 -60.16 11,330.20
24/07 240017 01/04/24 POL B 3170 -9,348.95 1,981.25
24/08 240116 02/29/24 POE 10,000.00 11,981.25
24/08 240277 02/29/24 POL B 3331 -10,000.00 1,981.25
24/12 240166 06/18/24 POL B 3813 -1,972.06 9.19
24/12 240255 06/12/24 POM 101742 24001196 3,000.00 3,009.19
24/13 240077 06/30/24 POL B 3943 -3,000.00 9.19
24/13 240358 06/30/24 YEC -9.19 .00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 24,981.25 CREDITS: -24,981.25 NET: .00
151 29340 FB Reserve for Encumbrances
SOY BALANCE .00
24/00 240002 07/01/23 SOY 1,981.25 .00
24/13 240359 06/30/24 YEC -9.19 -9.19
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: .00 CREDITS: -9.19 NET: -9.19
151 29345 Budgetary FB Reserve for Encum
SOY BALANCE -1,981.25
24/00 240003 07/01/23 SOY -1,981.25 -1,981.25
24/01 240149 07/31/23 POE -10,000.00 -11,981.25
24/02 240107 08/17/23 POL B 2650 590.89 -11,390.36
24/03 240112 09/14/23 POL B 2717 60.16 -11,330.20
24/07 240017 01/04/24 POL B 3170 9,348.95 -1,981.25
24/08 240116 02/29/24 POE -10,000.00 -11,981.25
24/08 240277 02/29/24 POL B 3331 10,000.00 -1,981.25
24/12 240166 06/18/24 POL B 3813 1,972.06 -9.19
24/12 240255 06/12/24 POM 101742 24001196 -3,000.00 -3,009.19
24/13 240077 06/30/24 POL B 3943 3,000.00 -9.19
24/13 240358 06/30/24 YEC 9.19 .00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 24,981.25 CREDITS: -24,981.25 NET: .00
151 36000 Interest Income
REVISED BUDGET -27,000.00
24/01 240484 07/01/23 GNI 5,010.19 5,010.19
24/03 240443 09/30/23 GEN Q1 INT Q1 INT ALL Q1 INT ALLOC -10,877.00 -5,866.81
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City of Palm Springs, CA
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ORG OBJECT PROJ NET LEDGER NET BUDGET
YR/PR JNL EFF DATE SRC REF1 REF2 REF3 CHECK # OB AMOUNT BALANCE BALANCE
24/06 240409 12/31/23 GEN Q2 INT Q2 INT ALL Q2 INT ALLOC -12,885.85 -18,752.66
24/12 240445 06/30/24 GEN Q3 INT Q3 INT ALL Q3 INT ALLOC -11,589.95 -30,342.61
24/13 240756 06/30/24 GEN Q4 INT Q4 INT ALL Q4 INT ALLOC -14,863.49 -45,206.10
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 5,010.19 CREDITS: -50,216.29 NET: -45,206.10
151 36010 Unrealized Gain Or Loss
REVISED BUDGET .00
24/08 240193 02/14/24 GNI RVRS FY23 FM -2,546.44 -2,546.44
24/08 240193 02/14/24 GNI RVRS FY23 FM -42,204.74 -44,751.18
24/13 240785 06/30/24 GNI FY24 FMV -12,919.23 -57,670.41
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: .00 CREDITS: -57,670.41 NET: -57,670.41
151 36015 Realized Gain or Loss
REVISED BUDGET .00
24/13 240775 06/30/24 GNI FY22-24 Real GL 4,683.29 4,683.29
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 4,683.29 CREDITS: .00 NET: 4,683.29
151 37015 Contrib Non-Govt Sources
REVISED BUDGET -3,000.00
24/06 240277 12/13/23 CRP 10110 96044 LYNDA JARMAN -3,000.00 -3,000.00
24/07 240257 01/18/24 CRP 10110 98180 DONATION -25.00 -3,025.00
24/08 240091 02/05/24 CRP 10110 99280 H TUCHMAN -10.00 -3,035.00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: .00 CREDITS: -3,035.00 NET: -3,035.00
151 37505 Unrestricted Donations
REVISED BUDGET -10,000.00
24/01 240352 07/25/23 CRP 10110 86800 -35.00 -35.00
24/09 240485 03/25/24 CRP 10110 102349 -68.00 -103.00
24/09 240485 03/25/24 CRP 10110 102349 -104.00 -207.00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: .00 CREDITS: -207.00 NET: -207.00
1514010 50202 Trust Fund Books
REVISED BUDGET 24,981.25
24/02 240107 08/17/23 API 100128 24000114 41693 2011787 45.60 45.60
24/02 240107 08/17/23 API 100128 24000114 41694 2011787 119.19 164.79
24/02 240107 08/17/23 API 100128 24000114 41695 2011787 37.95 202.74
24/02 240107 08/17/23 API 100128 24000114 41696 2011787 369.90 572.64
24/02 240107 08/17/23 API 100128 24000114 41697 2011787 18.25 590.89
24/03 240112 09/14/23 API 100128 24000114 42984 2012164 60.16 651.05
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ORG OBJECT PROJ NET LEDGER NET BUDGET
YR/PR JNL EFF DATE SRC REF1 REF2 REF3 CHECK # OB AMOUNT BALANCE BALANCE
24/07 240017 01/04/24 API 100128 24000114 50888 2014285 9,348.95 10,000.00
24/08 240277 02/29/24 API 101742 24001196 53502 2015419 10,000.00 20,000.00
24/12 240166 06/18/24 API 100128 23000205 61027 2017425 533.25 20,533.25
24/12 240166 06/18/24 API 100128 23000205 61028 2017425 117.92 20,651.17
24/12 240166 06/18/24 API 100128 23000205 61029 2017425 1,234.34 21,885.51
24/12 240166 06/18/24 API 100128 23000205 61031 2017425 86.55 21,972.06
24/13 240077 06/30/24 API 101742 24001196 63118 2018130 3,000.00 24,972.06
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 24,972.06 CREDITS: .00 NET: 24,972.06
1514010 50205 Library Foundation
REVISED BUDGET 500,000.00
24/07 240047 01/04/24 API 104324 51084 2014379 148,000.00 148,000.00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 148,000.00 CREDITS: .00 NET: 148,000.00
GRAND TOTAL --- DEBITS: 6,212,415.89 CREDITS: -6,140,879.05 NET: 71,536.84
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Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 16
City of Palm Springs, CA
ACCOUNT DETAIL HISTORY FOR 2025 00 TO 2025 13
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ORG OBJECT PROJ NET LEDGER NET BUDGET
YR/PR JNL EFF DATE SRC REF1 REF2 REF3 CHECK # OB AMOUNT BALANCE BALANCE
151 10005 Operating Bank Account
SOY BALANCE 1,703,022.78
25/01 250228 07/18/24 APP 071824 -3,000.00 1,700,022.78
25/02 250248 08/15/24 APP 081524 -150,000.00 1,550,022.78
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 1,703,022.78 CREDITS: -153,000.00 NET: 1,550,022.78
151 10006 Cash - Fair Market Value Adj
SOY BALANCE 12,919.23
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 12,919.23 CREDITS: .00 NET: 12,919.23
151 12105 Interest Receivable
SOY BALANCE 3,958.04
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 3,958.04 CREDITS: .00 NET: 3,958.04
151 20010 Accounts Payable Control
SOY BALANCE -3,000.00
25/01 250228 07/18/24 APP 071824 3,000.00 .00
25/02 250209 08/15/24 API B 4102 -150,000.00 -150,000.00
25/02 250248 08/15/24 APP 081524 150,000.00 .00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 153,000.00 CREDITS: -153,000.00 NET: .00
151 29000 Fund Balance Unreserved
SOY BALANCE -1,716,900.05
25/00 250003 07/01/24 SOY -9.19 -1,716,900.05
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: .00 CREDITS: -1,716,900.05 NET: -1,716,900.05
151 29315 Expenditure Control
SOY BALANCE .00
25/02 250209 08/15/24 API B 4102 150,000.00 150,000.00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 150,000.00 CREDITS: .00 NET: 150,000.00
151 29320 Budgetary FB Unreserved
SOY BALANCE .00
25/01 250373 07/01/24 BUA 2025 B 9.19 9.19
25/01 250374 07/01/24 BUC 2025 B -43,000.00 -42,990.81
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City of Palm Springs, CA
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ORG OBJECT PROJ NET LEDGER NET BUDGET
YR/PR JNL EFF DATE SRC REF1 REF2 REF3 CHECK # OB AMOUNT BALANCE BALANCE
25/02 250471 08/29/24 BUA 1,693,800.62 1,650,809.81
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 1,693,809.81 CREDITS: -43,000.00 NET: 1,650,809.81
151 29325 Estimated Revenue
SOY BALANCE .00
25/01 250374 07/01/24 BUC 2025 B 43,000.00 43,000.00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 43,000.00 CREDITS: .00 NET: 43,000.00
151 29330 Appropriations
SOY BALANCE .00
25/01 250373 07/01/24 BUA 2025 B -9.19 -9.19
25/02 250471 08/29/24 BUA -1,693,800.62 -1,693,809.81
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: .00 CREDITS: -1,693,809.81 NET: -1,693,809.81
151 29335 Encumbrance Control
SOY BALANCE 9.19
25/00 250004 07/01/24 SOY 9.19 9.19
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 9.19 CREDITS: .00 NET: 9.19
151 29340 FB Reserve for Encumbrances
SOY BALANCE .00
25/00 250003 07/01/24 SOY 9.19 .00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: .00 CREDITS: .00 NET: .00
151 29345 Budgetary FB Reserve for Encum
SOY BALANCE -9.19
25/00 250004 07/01/24 SOY -9.19 -9.19
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: .00 CREDITS: -9.19 NET: -9.19
1514010 50205 Library Foundation
REVISED BUDGET 352,000.00
25/02 250209 08/15/24 API 104324 65581 2018686 B 150,000.00 150,000.00
LEDGER BALANCES --- DEBITS: 150,000.00 CREDITS: .00 NET: 150,000.00
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ORG OBJECT PROJ NET LEDGER NET BUDGET
YR/PR JNL EFF DATE SRC REF1 REF2 REF3 CHECK # OB AMOUNT BALANCE BALANCE
GRAND TOTAL --- DEBITS: 3,909,719.05 CREDITS: -3,759,719.05 NET: 150,000.00
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Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 19
ALL LIBRARY EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS
MEETING DATE 11/6/2024
Org Object Description Budgeted YTD Spent Encumbered Available Budget Percent Used
1514010 50201 Future Library Projects 165,134.88 0.00 0.00 165,134.88 0.00
1514010 50202 Trust Fund Books 7,009.19 0.00 9.19 7,000.00 0.13
1514010 50203 Kropitzer Trust Donation 169,665.74 0.00 0.00 169,665.74 0.00
1514010 50205 Library Foundation 352,000.00 150,000.00 0.00 202,000.00 42.61
1514010 50208 Library Renovation 1,000,000.00 0.00 0.00 1,000,000.00 0.00
Unallocated Funds 6,222.16
TOTALS 1,693,809.81 150,000.00 9.19 1,550,022.78
LIBRARY TRUST FUNDS
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 20
ALL LIBRARY EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTS
MEETING DATE 11/6/2024
Org Object Description Budgeted YTD Spent Encumbered Available Budget Percent Used
1004000 40000 Salaries Full Time 1,454,544.24 248,408.02 0.00 1,206,136.22 17.08
1004000 40002 Salaries Overtime 5,200.00 343.14 0.00 4,856.86 6.60
1004000 40010 Leave Payoffs 18,027.33 2,907.00 0.00 15,120.33 16.13
1004000 40020 Fringe Benefits 346,020.75 47,422.29 0.00 298,598.46 13.71
1004000 40045 Medical Insurance Withdrawal 5,023.20 1,125.00 0.00 3,898.20 22.40
1004000 40050 RHS Health Benefit 19,500.00 2,625.00 0.00 16,875.00 13.46
1004000 40055 PERS Retirement Cost 351,959.87 92,783.28 0.00 259,176.59 26.36
1004000 40060 PERS - POB 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1004000 40065 Workers' Compensation 67,254.43 0.00 0.00 67,254.43 0.00
1004000 40095 Medicare Insurance 21,090.89 3,678.12 0.00 17,412.77 17.44
1004000 40100 Retiree Health Benefit 119,800.90 0.00 0.00 119,800.90 0.00
1004000 40105 Contractual Services 41,000.00 26,269.66 0.00 14,730.34 64.07
1004000 50005 Training Travel and Dues 15,540.00 2,713.75 0.00 12,826.25 17.46
1004000 50030 Gas and Lubrications 5,151.00 45.36 0.00 5,105.64 0.88
1004000 50031 Communications 22,915.00 607.63 0.00 22,307.37 2.65
1004000 50035 Materials and Supplies 473,261.76 129,770.04 191,540.29 151,951.43 67.89
1004000 50055 Insurance 132,029.19 0.00 0.00 132,029.19 0.00
1004000 50105 Repairs and Maint General 29,348.00 0.00 0.00 29,348.00 0.00
1004000 50117 IT Replacement 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1004000 50120 Facilities Maintenance Service 252,340.25 0.00 0.00 252,340.25 0.00
1004000 50126 Grants Expense 103,300.10 10,890.50 0.00 92,409.60 10.54
1004000 50135 Administrative Benefits 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
1004000 50140 Printing 20,000.00 2,033.93 0.00 17,966.07 10.17
1004000 50145 Advertising 12,550.00 1,310.60 0.00 11,239.40 10.44
1004000 50200 Friends of the Library 6,836.10 6,279.75 0.00 556.35 91.86
TOTALS 3,522,693.01 579,213.07 191,540.29 2,751,939.65
Org Object Description Budgeted YTD Spent Encumbered Available Budget Percent Used
1004005 40105 Contractual Services 114,330.00 31,333.44 0.00 82,996.56 27.41
1004005 50015 Electricity 30,901.00 12,901.33 0.00 17,999.67 41.75
1004005 50020 Water 2,576.00 494.08 0.00 2,081.92 19.18
1004005 50030 Gas and Lubrications 5,151.00 0.00 0.00 5,151.00 0.00
1004005 50031 Communications 16,000.00 0.00 0.00 16,000.00 0.00
1004005 50038 Welwood Operations 29,031.00 311.41 5,000.00 23,719.59 18.30
TOTALS 197,989.00 45,040.26 5,000.00 147,948.74
MAIN LIBRARY
WELWOOD MURRAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 21
DATE DONOR AMOUNT DESIGNATION
TOTAL -$
2024-25 DONATIONS
LAST UPDATED OCTOBER 29, 2024
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 22
PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION
ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
JULY 2024
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 23
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I. President’s Message
Our operating year ’23-24 was highlighted by a successful implementation of our Awareness
Campaign, formation of a Capital Campaign Steering Committee, hiring of a part-time
Executive Director, a second successful Pride on the Page event, development of a new logo
and a website redesign, and another positive Annual Fund Drive. We also tracked the
continuing progress of library renovation planning and updated our strategic direction with
our newer board members. The board now numbers 23 individuals of exceptional talent and
experience. Internally, we converted to a new financial accounting system and added a part-
time accounting support person.
I want to thank the Palm Springs Public Library Trustees for authorizing two grants: one to
fund the Awareness Campaign, and a second to fund our Executive Director payments for a
two-year period, beginning in July ‘24. We also thank the City of Palm Springs for another
Pride on the Page grant. This financial support is very much appreciated by the Foundation
and is a signal of confidence in our direction and efforts.
Going forward into our next fiscal year, July 2024 through June 2025, we see great
opportunities to expand fundraising activities through our Capital Campaign steering
committee and our Annual Giving Drive. We are excited to pursue a match to the $1 million
pledged to the library renovation by the Palm Springs Public Library Trustees.
Finally, I will be stepping down as board President effective with the new fiscal year. Bill
Wylie has been elected by the board to succeed me and he will do a fine job. I am happy to
report that I will stay on as Immediate Past President and remain on the board and the
Executive Committee. Also on the Executive Committee is Ed McBride replacing David Engen
as Treasurer, and Betsy Smalley who replaces Bill as Vice President. (David Sidley)
II. Accomplishments
a. Second Annual “Pride on the Page LGBTQ+ Books and Writers’ Festival” was held to
great attendance and attendee kudos.
This event was once again a collaboration between the Palm Springs Public Library staff
and the Foundation’s Events Committee taking place in October 2023. The event’s goal
is to bring together thought-provoking, entertaining, and enriching subject matter and
present that to our community. We also want to simultaneously increase the profile of
the Foundation. Forty authors across ten panels were presented on Saturday with a
prior Friday evening event featuring Armistead Maupin attended by 281 people. 363
attendees participated in the events on Saturday. The City of Palm Springs awarded the
Foundation a $10,000 grant to help continue the event in the fall of 2024.
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 24
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b. The Board hired Kyle & Co. to develop and roll out a successful Awareness Campaign.
After an extensive search, interviews and rankings, our Communications Committee
recommended contracting with Kyle & Co. to plan, prepare and implement an
Awareness Campaign. This was in accordance with the Board’s strategic direction.
Media placement was measurably effective, more than doubling website hits, for
example. Our TV ad played on Oscar night, our print ads appeared in Palm Springs Life
and The Desert Entertainer, and radio spots played on multiple local stations. We are
now much more confident that the Palm Springs community knows the Foundation as
the go-to organization for library renovation donations. We thank former board
member Darlyne Johnson for her leadership with this project.
c. The Board obtained a grant from the Palm Springs Public Library Trustees to fund the
cost of the Awareness Campaign.
A proposal was developed according to the guidelines contained in the Memorandum of
Understanding between the Foundation and the City of Palm Springs. The Foundation
presented details of the goals and objectives of the Awareness Campaign and the
background efforts that led to the selection of Kyle & Co. The Trustees voted
unanimously in favor of a grant to support this campaign at their December meeting.
d. Kyle & Co. developed a new logo and visual identity for the Board.
One of the first tasks identified by Kyle & Co. was to refresh the Foundation’s logo to
reflect the energy and optimism of the Foundation and the renovation project progress.
“Positioning” the Foundation as the main fundraiser for the renovation project with the
Palm Springs community through the Awareness Campaign, a new logo was appropriate
and was approved by the Board. (see cover page).
e. The Board obtained a grant to support 2 years’ salary ($75,000 per year) for a half time
Executive Director with an option for a third year.
Once again, we thank the Palm Springs Public Library Trustees for their generous grant
which will enable the Foundation to accelerate fundraising in the coming two fiscal
years.
f. The Foundation’s Annual Drive was successfully conducted with increased donations and
a lower cost structure. Letters were sent as customary, and an emailing was added and
proved highly successful.
g. Through its Nominating Committee efforts, the board membership expanded to 23
persons.
III. Board Activities
a. The Foundation Board held an updated strategy session facilitated by the consultant
Peter Pearson in October.
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 25
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b. The Board was pleased to have received a project presentation by Group 4 Architects
reviewing the major scope of the library renovation project in November.
c. With leadership from its Advocacy Committee, multiple Board members addressed a
key City Council meeting prior to an important update by Group 4 Architects. These
individual declarations of support for the renovation project were quite compelling and
appeared to have an impact on the City Council as they voted to approve further
planning and design.
d. Through its Finance Committee, the board upgraded its financial accounting system to
QuickBooks Online and hired a part time financial accounting support person to better
prepare for expanded fundraising in this next fiscal year.
e. The board authorized the formation of its Capital Campaign Steering Committee to
focus efforts to raise $1 million to match a grant challenge by the Library Trustees.
f. The Foundation Board officers (also comprising the Executive Committee) effective as of
July 1,2024 are:
Bill Wylie – President
Betsy Smalley – Vice President
Ed McBride– Treasurer
TBD – Secretary
David Sidley – Immediate Past President
g. A listing of current board members is shown in Appendix A following.
IV. Library Renovation Progress
a. Going Forward Implications for the Foundation – Initial funding of $14 million has been
secured from the State and City towards the renovation of the Palm Springs Public
Library main building and adjunct facility. The Library Trustees and the City approved
developing a full-scale renovation plan for the existing building at 300 South Sunrise
Way and the adjunct facility, the J.C. Frey building.
The architecture firm of Group 4 Architects is refining the scope and related details of
the project. The Board learned of Group 4’s approach at its November Board meeting.
Members of the Board participated in public input sessions organized by library staff.
b. The Foundation sees itself playing an important role in raising the needed funds to
realize the vision of the Trustees, City Council and Library staff beyond the committed
infrastructure grants to provide for an exceptional, highly functional library for the
citizens and visitors of Palm Springs. The Foundation is aware that the City is considering
bond issuance to cover the rest of the cost of the project. The Foundation board will
continue to work closely with Library staff to determine where additional funding can be
applied to the project.
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 26
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V. Looking Ahead
The Board will continue to advocate for progress on the full scope of the library renovation.
Simultaneously, the Foundation will continue to position itself in the Palm Springs
community as the” go to” organization to raise supporting funds through donations. The
foundation will again commit to being an active partner to Palm Springs cultural enrichment
events through the 3rd Annual Pride on the Page event.
The Board will focus its main efforts on its Capital Campaign through the planning and
implementation activities of the newly formed Steering Committee. We will pursue
matching the $1 million pledged to the renovation project by the Library Trustees and will
assess what additional fundraising opportunities exist beyond this first phase.
VI. Key Financials
a. Net Assets: July 1, 2023 = $175,310
June 30, 2024 = $206,795
b. Fundraising Events:
1. Pride on the Page: Income = $21,685 (includes $10,000 grant)
Expense = $15,688
Net Gain = $5,997
2. Annual Giving: Donations = $34,204
Expense = $1,393
Net Gain = $32,811
VII. Additional Information
Services to the Foundation
Peter Pearson – Executive Director
Dyson Ingley – Financial system and accounting support
Healey & Associates – Austin Hughes, CPA, Rancho Mirage
Pacific Premier Bank (checking and savings accounts)
SBEMP - Lena Wade, Attorney, Palm Springs/Indian Wells
Edward Jones – Richard LaFerriere, Financial Advisor, Palm Springs
Evelyn Jackson , 1st NFP Property Insurance services, Palm Springs
Kyle & Co. – Public Relations, Palm Desert
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 27
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Appendix A
Palm Springs Public Library Foundation
Board Membership (as of 2/1/24)
Joe Agati ( * - indicates Executive Committee Member)
Michael Connell
Annie Diomedes
Maggie Downs
David Engen
Jack Fitzsimmons
Kevin Gonzalez
Gary Grace
Kyra Holland
Ed McBride - Treasurer & Capital Campaign Committee Co-Chair*
Robyn Meltzer – Nominating Committee Chair
Laura Mitchell – Advocacy Committee Chair
Jeffrey Norman – Capital Campaign Committing Co-Chair
Rebecca Olarte – Communications Committee Chair
Joel Preston
Dwayne Ratleff
Corey Roskin - Special Events Committee Chair
David Sidley – Immediate Past President*
Dr. Betsy Smalley – Vice President*
Bruce Stout
Carol Tallichet
Evan Tucker
Bill Wylie – President*
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 28
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Board Liaisons:
Jeannie Kays – Palm Springs Public Library Director
Julie Warren – Palm Springs Public Library Public Services Manager
Nanci Morrison – Friends of the Palm Springs Public Library
Al Jones – Palm Springs Public Library Trustees
Deborah Schwarz – Palm Springs Public Library Trustees
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 29
Library Board of Trustees
2025 Meeting Dates
MEETING DATES CONFLICT NEW MEETING DATE
January 1, 2025 New Year’s Day Suggesting Wednesday, Jan. 8
February 5, 2025
March 5, 2025
April 2, 2025
May 7, 2025
June 4, 2025
July 2, 2025
August 6, 2025 (DARK) DARK-No Meeting
September 3, 2025
October 1, 2025
Yom Kippur begins sundown
Wed. Oct 1-Oct. 2. Sukkot: No
work Oct 7-8. Shemini Atzeret
& Simchat Torah Oct. 13-15.
Suggesting Thursday, Oct. 16.
Location to be determined.
November 5, 2025
December 3, 2025
Library Board of Trustees, November 6, 2024. pg. 30