The City is still evaluating the future use of the site. Measure P requires that within two years, the City Council will initiate a public planning process related to the preservation of the historic Carnegie Library building for ongoing civic, community or community-serving commercial uses.
The City has not yet started the planning process nor made any decisions about the future use of the Carnegie Library property. However, the City has begun evaluating whether the property is subject to any use restrictions other than those found in Measure P. This included reviewing and analyzing the deed transferring the City the Carnegie Library property. The deed restricted the Carnegie Library property to library use only and prohibited any sale of alcohol on the property, but these restrictions expired in 1987 and are no longer enforceable under California law (Civ. Code Sections 880.370; 885.060(a)). Staff will ensure that the future use of the site is compatible with all current legal requirements.