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Discussion of the Mulford-Marina Branch Library Project
Staffreport
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The City's consultant, Noll and Tam Architects, has done preliminary design work and has facilitated two public meetings on June 25 and June 29, 2019 concerning the Mulford Marina Branch Library project. Staff will update the Committee on the current plans, schedule and budget for the project and provide a verbal summary of the public meetings.
BACKGROUND
The existing Mulford-Marina Branch Library, located at the intersection of Aurora Drive and Fairway Drive, has operated since 1962 in a 1,200 square foot building that has reached the end of its useful life. When the State of California passed the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2000 (Library Bond Act), San Leandro prepared conceptual plans for the replacement of the Manor Branch and the Mulford-Marina Branch Libraries. Funded by Library Bond Act, the Manor Branch was constructed in 2006. The Mulford-Marina Branch was not funded by the Library Bond Act, but the City has now appropriated funds to demolish the existing library and construct a new library that is approximately twice the size of the existing building.
ANALYSIS
Design of the building and outdoor spaces will be based upon input from library staff and the community to create a destination for learning & gathering, thus providing a facility for patrons to use for many years. The proposed 2,500 square foot building is anticipated to house a collection of over 15,000 items including a meeting room, computer work stations or lounge seating areas with computer access, and updated library technologies. Also, an after-hours delivery system with secured lockers is proposed. The new building will be designed to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating.
The library site is nestled in the Mulford Gardens neighborhood on the west side of the City, and ...
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