Library liaison role reassigned
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The Commission unanimously moved 7-0 to shift the Library Facilities Master Plan liaison role from Commissioner Paris to Commissioner Thienes, and staff reported the all-inclusive playground has reopened and is fully operational.
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What this means
The main decision was to reassign one member’s role on the Library Facilities Master Plan liaison group so project duties are shared more evenly. Staff also said the all-inclusive playground is now open and fully operational, which means residents can use it again. In addition, the department reported more than 19,700 total summer program participants, showing strong use of local recreation programs.
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- Approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes by a 7-0 vote.
- Reassigned the Library Facilities Master Plan liaison role from Commissioner Paris to Commissioner Thienes by a 7-0 vote.
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Agenda
- CALL TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- ROLL CALL
- PRESENTATIONS
- Eagle Scout Project Recognition – Staff will present a Certificate of Appreciation to Eagle Scout candidate, Brenden Bauer, in recognition of his project, which elevated the existing veterans’ memorial plaque from ground level to a raised cement pedestal, enhancing its visibility and prominence at the Pier Plaza site.
- Summer Recap – Staff will present an end-of-summer recap of the Department’s programs and services by division.
- Part Time Employee of the Month – Community & Library Services recognizes part time Department Assistant, Lori Jespen, for her growth and success in the Youth Sports program and the vital role she plays at Edison Community Center.
- SUPPLEMENTAL COMMUNICATIONS
- PUBLIC COMMENTS
- APPROVAL OF MINUTES
- Request approval of the August 13, 2025, meeting minutes.
- ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
- Update Library Facility Master Plan Project Liaison Assignment – Chair McHardy has reassigned the Library Facility Master Plan liaison role from Commissioner Paris to Commissioner Thienes to balance project responsibilities.
- INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
- 2026 Meadowlark Charity Golf Tournament Opportunity Drawing Announcement – Staff will provide details on the 2026 charity golf tournament opportunity drawing to be held at the October 8, 2025, Community & Library Services Commission meeting.
- CIP Review & Project Updates – Staff will report on the All-Inclusive Playground project completion.
- Calendar of Events through October 2025.
- COMMITTEE REPORTS
- Library Facilities Master Plan Liaison Group Update – Presented by Chair McHardy
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- Special Interest Committee: Grow HB Volunteer Program Update – Presented by Commissioner Barnes
- STAFF ITEMS - Not Agendized
- MEMBER & STAFF COMMENTS - Not Agendized
- ADJOURNMENT
- The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Huntington Beach Community & Library Services Commission is Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 6:00 PM in City Council Chambers at City Hall, 2000 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. Internet access to Community & Library Service Commission agenda and staff report material is available prior to the Community & Library Services Commission meetings at https://huntingtonbeach.legistar.com/. MEETING ASSISTANCE NOTICE: In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, services are available to members of our community who require special assistance to participate in public meetings. If you require special assistance, 48-hour prior notification will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements for an assisted listening device (ALD) for the hearing impaired, American Sign Language interpreters, a reader during the meeting and/or large print agendas. Please contact the Community &Library Services Department at (714) 536-5434 for more information, or to request assistance from the staff at the meeting.
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