Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingEscondido, CA · July 10, 2025
Minutes
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CITY of ESCONDIDO
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
July 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
ROLL CALL
PRESENT
President Virginia Segarra Bunnell
Secretary Francis X. Bova III
Trustee John Schwab
Trustee Maribel Reyes
Trustee Giselle Luevanos
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Review and Approve the minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting
Motion made by Trustee Reyes
Seconded by Secretary Bova III
Approved 5-0
CURRENT BUSINESS
2. Welcome New Trustee
Welcome Giselle Luevanos to the Library Board of Trustees.
3. Building Forward: Library Infrastructure Grant Project
Monthly progress update on the $10 million library infrastructure state-grant project.
Presenter(s): Ed Vasquez, Project Manager
4. Library Mural Project
Update regarding the proposed mural on the corner of Kalmia and 2nd Ave.
Presenter(s): Robert Rhoades, Assistant Director of Community Services
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CITY of ESCONDIDO
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
July 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
STATISTICS REPORT
5. Statistics Report
Presentation of monthly statistical report.
Presenter(s): Rino Landa, Library Director
LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
6. Director’s Report
Presentation of monthly report and general library updates.
Presenter(s): Rino Landa, Library Director
TRUSTEE LIBRARY USE REPORT
7. Reports by Board members
Reports by the Library Board of Trustees of their use of the library and its services.
Trustee Reyes continued her genealogy search; researched adult school bi-lingual programs and
inquired about partnering for funding with Escondido Adult School
Trustee Schwab returned from vacation and visited Mall library for soft opening and was able to find
what he was looking for
President Bunnell’s daughter recommended a book by a Hispanic Oceanside resident and she was able
to locate another of the author's book, Thirteen Senses at the library
Secretary Bova attended the Literacy Services Dinner in May; visited the Mall location with family and
enjoyed Friends of the Library bookshop; applied for library card in Ohio and has access to HOOPLA
Trustee Luevanos utilized libby and checked out books; donated to Children's Museum library
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting Adjourned at 6:55 p.m.
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CITY of ESCONDIDO
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
July 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE
8. Unless otherwise noted, the Library Board of Trustees meets on the second Thursday of each month at
4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
7/10/2025 at 6:00 p.m.
8/14/2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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PRESIDENT ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
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