Ottawa Public Library Board

Agenda

Meeting #:

23

Date:

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Time:

5:00 P.m. - 8:00 P.m.

Location:

Champlain Room, 110 Laurier Avenue West, and by electronic participation

Trustees :

• Chair Matthew Luloff, 
• Vice-Chair Kathy Fisher, 
• Trustee Jessica Bradley, 
• Trustee Mary-Rose Brown, 
• Trustee Alison Crawford, 
• Trustee Rawlson King, 
• Trustee Catherine Kitts, 
• Trustee Harvey A. Slack, 
• and Trustee Adam Smith 

Julie Tremblay, Library Board Assistant
[phone], ext. 32169
[email protected]

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1.

Notices and meeting information for meeting participants and the public

You may view the meeting via the Ottawa Public Library’s YouTube channel by clicking on:
https://www.youtube.com/user/BiblioOttawaLibrary/

Notices and meeting information are attached to the agenda and minutes, including: availability of simultaneous interpretation and accessibility accommodations; in camera meeting procedures; information items not subject to discussion; personal information disclaimer for correspondents and public speakers; notices regarding minutes; and remote participation details.

2.

Recognition of the Territory of the Anishinābe Algonquin Nation

3.

Roll Call

4.

Regrets

5.

Declarations of Interest

6.

Confirmation of Minutes

6.1

Minutes 22 - Tuesday, 13 May 2025

6.2

Confidential Minutes 10 – 13 May 2025

7.

Communications

8.

Chair's Verbal Update

9.

Chief Librarian/Chief Executive Officer's Report

10.

Reports

10.1

Collection Development Policy

File Number: OPLB-2025-0610-10.1

Report Recommendations:

That the Ottawa Public Library Board:

1. Approve the conversion of the Content Services Framework from a Board-approved framework to an administrative policy; and,
2. Receive the Collection Development Policy for information.

10.2

Brand Strategy Phase 3 - Visual Identity

File Number: OPLB-2025-0610-10.2

Report Recommendations:

That the Ottawa Public Library Board:

1. Approve the new visual identity (icon and wordmark), as presented; and,
2. Direct staff to plan for an official public launch and coordinated roll-out in 2026.

10.3

Blackburn Hamlet Branch Lease Agreement

File Number: OPLB-2025-0610-10.3

Report Recommendations:

That the Ottawa Public Library Board:

1. Approve a Lease Agreement (“Agreement”) with J&D Ladybug Holdings Ltd. ("Landlord”) for 7,333 square feet of commercial space at 199 Glen Park Drive for the continued use of the Blackburn Hamlet Library (“Premises”). The agreement is for a term of ten (10) years commencing December 1, 2025, and ending on November 30, 2035 (“Term”), with a total estimated consideration of $1,614,704.72 plus HST for the Term; and,
2. Delegate authority to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to finalize and execute the Agreement in accordance with the terms and conditions detailed in this report.

10.4

Ādisōke – Update on Construction and Operational Planning

File Number: OPLB-2025-0610-10.4

Report Recommendation:

That the Ottawa Public Library Board receive this report for information.

11.

In Camera Items

12.

Information Previously Distributed

12.1

Memo - City reporting on Ādisōke

13.

Notices of Motions (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)

14.

Inquiries

15.

Other Business

16.

Adjournment

17.

Next Meeting

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 (July 8 and August 12 dates are held if required).