Santa Cruz Grand Jury Board of Supervisors' response to 2021-2022 Grand Jury Report "How a Community Center Became a

The plain language of Measure S required use of Measure S funds for the modernization, upgrade, and repair of the existing local library branches— not community centers. __ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE _X_ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): As described in Exhibit A of Resolution No. 2016-001 for the Santa Cruz Libraries Facilities Financing Authority (LFFA) Community Facilities District (CFD) No. 2016-1, the types of public facilities to be financed included but weren’t limited to library facilities in Aptos, Boulder Creek, Branciforte, Capitola, Downtown Santa Cruz, Felton, Garfield Park, La Selva Beach, Live Oak and Scotts Valley, but excluded library facilities in the City of Watsonville. Pursuant to Exhibit A, Measure S allowed for existing or new library facilities in these locations and supported various improvements and needs. This included any of the following: new construction, building renovations and service model upgrades needed to provide service desks, an area for displaying materials, separate areas for teens and children, flexible spaces and/or meeting rooms and study rooms, places to display art, new flooring, paint, shelving, furniture and technology, power/data to support library technology, and other upgrades. This is consistent with Measure S, which explicitly stated that the funds are to be used, among other things, to “construct/expand facilities where necessary.” Required Response from the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors How a Community Center Became a “Library” Due by September 20, 2022

Following the dissolution of redevelopment agencies in California, County Parks was left without a ready source of capital funds needed to fulfill the vision of the Live Oak Community Center as the heart of Live Oak, and Measure S filled the void. __ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE _X_ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): The Facilities Master Plan (FMP) conducted by Santa Cruz Public Libraries identified the need to create program space for the Live Oak Branch Library. Since program space could not be accommodated at the Live Oak Branch Library, it was done at the Live Oak Library Annex. This expanded facility is explicitly authorized under the plain language of Measure S. Required Response from the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors How a Community Center Became a “Library” Due by September 20, 2022

The Annex is an expansion of the Live Oak Community Center and not an expansion of the Live Oak Branch Library. __ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE _X_ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): As identified in the FMP and stated previously, there wasn’t adequate program space at the Live Oak Branch Library, and the Live Oak Library Annex (Annex) provides that space. The Annex is an expansion of library facilities in the Live Oak community. It establishes a learning center with meeting/study room space that complements the existing Live Oak Branch Library and provides additional opportunities for library- related activities and services that the existing Live Oak Branch Library could not accommodate. SCPL can provide digital literacy classes, job training, coding, and other programs for youth and adults that are not possible in the existing Live Oak Branch Library due to size and noise constraints. Required Response from the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors How a Community Center Became a “Library” Due by September 20, 2022

The County’s decision to use Measure S funds for the Live Oak Library Annex in the Live Oak Community Center will impact the Santa Cruz Public Libraries operating budget. __ AGREE __ PARTIALLY DISAGREE _X_ DISAGREE Response explanation (required for a response other than Agree): Establishing the Annex with Measure S funds will not adversely impact SCPL’s operating budget. As part of future budgets, the Library Joint Powers Authority Board will consider offering programs and services at the Annex that would have been provided at the Live Oak Branch Library if there were space to accommodate them. SCPL is also exploring establishing a small free library of materials and resources at the Annex that will also not have an adverse impact on the operating budget. Library patrons will be able to use the Annex for program and meeting or study space. Required Response from the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors How a Community Center Became a “Library” Due by September 20, 2022