CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA PACKET 4-21-26

Page 1 of 3 Item #9 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT April 21, 2026 Library and Recreation TITLE: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICES GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,856 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT AND ALLOCATE THE FUNDS SUMMARY The State of California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) directs State and federal funds to support adult literacy in public libraries. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the application for $42,856 in CLLS grant funding to support Pleasanton Library’s Adult Literacy Services for fiscal year (FY) 2026/27. If awarded, acceptance of funds will be authorized by the City Manager and available from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution authorizing the application to the State of California Library Literacy Services Grant in the amount of $42,856 for fiscal year 2026/27 and authorizing the City Manager to accept and allocate the funds. BACKGROUND Since 1985, the Pleasanton Public Library has offered adult literacy services. In 2006, the City began receiving annual State of California Library Literacy Services (CLLS) grant funds to support these efforts. For fiscal year (FY) 2025/26, the City received $45,722 for Adult Literacy Services and $61,071 for English as a Second Language (ESL) Services, two interrelated literacy programs collectively known as Pleasanton Reads. The State grant for ESL services was a limited-term grant opportunity and will end on June 30, 2026. Community Need Pleasanton has approximately 80,000 residents. Of these, approximately 44 percent speak a language other than English at home, reflecting the community’s linguistic diversity. Approximately 5.6 percent of residents speak English less than very well, which can create barriers to accessing services, programs, and information. In addition, approximately 5.3 percent of the population lives below the poverty level. Residents experiencing economic challenges may also face barriers related to educational attainment and access to resources, highlighting the importance of inclusive and accessible community services. (Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018 to 2022 five-year estimates Table S1601 and Census QuickFacts for Pleasanton, California) This combination of language, socioeconomic, and educational factors underscores the need to support residents in developing English language skills. Staff has identified the following critical literacy needs in the community: Page 143 of 846