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CityCouncil | 2020-01-21 | 15 | a presence, outreach is possible in the form of something similar to Amazon lockers for book rentals. Acting Mayor Knox White noted Alameda Point Collaborative (APC) has a similar vending machine; expressed concern for the Bay Farm Island branch library which has not grown or expanded in thirty years and does not have plans to grow. The Library Director stated the branch is very small; expansion possibilities were reviewed in 2008; residents desired expansion of the branch; the branch expansion would be negotiated with Recreation and Parks Department; it is possible to expand the property footprint. Discussed the Friends of the Alameda Free Library working with the City, community and Alameda Library to realize the vision and mission to raise funding and support programs: Karen Butter, Friends of the Alameda Free Library. Councilmember Oddie inquired how the strategic plan document will be used going forward; stated the budget is coming in the near future; expressed concern for the strategic plan not being utilized. The Library Director responded development would not occur overnight; stated a current needs assessment should be completed; as the plan moves forward, the needs assessment will be completed; a potential savings account would be created for capital projects specific to the library; as the budget approaches, expansion of hours will be discussed; a short form of the strategic plan exists that will be used for talking points; the short form will be available on the library website to showcase current updates. Councilmember Oddie stated the strategic plan needs to be placed on the list of potential community impacts for development; noted the library budget asks have been minimal; urged the library program to ask for needed funding; expressed support for the seed lending library; stated that he receives many compliments when he wears an Alameda library shirt. Councilmember Daysog stated the West End library is a jewel with potential; the main branch is also a beautiful building. The Library Director stated the West End building is very nice, but many people do not go inside; the library program would like to expand services, but needs the operating hours to do so. Councilmember Vella stated libraries enable parents and caregivers to give children the ability to grow and develop; many families are unable to have a robust library at home; public libraries allow access for all families; expressed support for an increase in hours to be included in the budget proposal especially for satellite branches like the West End; stated the West End branch is very accessible; libraries are places where many kids Regular Meeting Alameda City Council January 21, 2020 3 | CityCouncil/2020-01-21.pdf |