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Library 2016/06/13ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MM TTFS, MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME Canyon Hills Library June 13, 2016 400 Scout Trail 5:00 p.m. Anaheim, CA 92807 CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on June 7, 2016, the regular meeting of the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Heywood at 5:13 p.m. PRESENT: Linda Esping, David Robert "DR." Heywood, Michelle Majewski ABSENT: Stan Oftelie STAFF: Audrey Lujan, City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Senior Secretary, Thomas Edelblute, Senior Library Services Manager GUESTS: Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Betsy Kasten, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library, Kris Lasher, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library L INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The next Multi -Media Sale will be on Saturday, August 6. The Friends donated $200 to the Central Library for a memorial in honor of Ted and Mary Millard, long time board members and volunteers. They had a booth at Twila Reid Park on Saturday, May 14, 2016, where they passed out flyers and applications for the Friends and took donations. The Friends are working with John Simon on Operation L.E.E. which stands for Literacy Engaging Everyone. Stands with books are placed in certain locations for people to take books. The opening for the first one will be on May 7 at 1223 S. Ravenna from 10-11 a.m. The Friends are proud to help underwrite the Summer Reading Program again this year. B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: Betsy introduced Kris Lasher from the Friends of the Canyon Hills Library. Officers are being nominated for 2016/17. They provided refreshments for the T. Jefferson Parker author event. The next book sale will be August 8-13. FOCAL has awarded three textbooks scholarships to library staff. FOCAL members are setting aside donated books for under 3's, preschoolers, and early readers which will be given away at Storytimes on a monthly basis. Their next meeting is July 21, 2016. C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation is electing new officers for 2016/17. The Mystery Authors Luncheon was held on April 3, 2016 and attendance was lower than last year. D. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: None. E. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Jennifer Foxx read into record an email from Mr. Robert Hernandez dated June 9, 2016 that stated: "Hello Mr. Purtell. I am requesting that the central library be open on Sundays. Even though some of the library hours have been restored , it should be restored to the pre -recession hours of operation. At the least be open on Sundays and some branches too late on Fridays. I can't believe I still need to travel to Fullerton or Placentia to use library services because my Anaheim branches are closed. Please forward this message to Audrey and D R Heywood so it can be read at next library board and city council meetings. Thank you for your time and the great work you do Regards, Robert Hernandez." IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MARCH 14, 2016 MEETING: The minutes of the March 16, 2016 meeting were carried over for approval due to lack of voting eligible Board Members. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting June 13, 2016 Page 2 B. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE APRIL 11, 2016 MEETING: The minutes of the April 11, 2016 meeting were carried over for approval due to lack of voting eligible Board Members. III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. BUDGET: Audrey explained the supplemental budget process. Two supplementals are being recommended for approval, one for opening day collection funds for Euclid/Sunkist Libraries in the amount of $66,052 and one for a remodel of the Central Children's Greenspace to create ADA accessible outdoor children's programming. IV. NEW BUSINESS: A. EUCLID/SUNKIST RENOVATION GRAND OPENING: Audrey informed the Board that the grand opening will now be in September which is National Library Card Sign -Up Month. There will be a two week soft -opening prior to the grand opening. The summer reading program will continue outside of these branches. B. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR: Item will be carried over to the next meeting. C. BUDGET PRIORITIES DISCUSSION: REQUEST FROM MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC TO OPEN THE CENTRAL LIBRARY ON SUNDAYS. Audrey presented the five-year priority plan if funding were to become available. Items were ranked one through seven: 1) Replace current Bookmobile, 2) Ponderosa Community Librarian, 3) Books/eBooks, 4) School Liaison, 5) Euclid Branch Librarian, 6) Sunkist Branch Librarian, 7) Sunday hours. A discussion was held on why staff recommended the priorities in the order they did. Linda Esping agreed with the staff's recommended ranking. Michelle Majewski would like to see the Sunday hours ranked higher and more information on the need of Bookmobile Services. D.R. would like to see the Sunday hours ranked fifth, but understands the importance of the Bookmobile, the Ponderosa Librarian and the collection. D.R. requested the patron count for Sundays when the Haskett and East Anaheim Branches were open on Sundays. The discussion will be carried over to the July meeting. D. REQUEST FOR ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS: Audrey asked the Library Board to make recommendations for people that would be interested in serving on the Foundation Board. E. JULY 11, 2016 LIBRARY BOARD MEETING: The meeting will not be held at the Euclid Branch Library due to construction. V. INFORMATION A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: Audrey is meeting with the Anaheim Elementary School District to discuss Project ACES. The Library will be partnering with Altrusa and the Art and Cultural Commission on a Poet Laureate Project. B. PUBLICITY: Linda asked if library staff respond to comments on YELP. C. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: There is one-time money from the State Library that may be made available to public libraries. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting June 13, 2016 Page 3 VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS A. STATISTICS: Included in packet. B. ACTIVITY REPORTS: Included in packet. VII. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: None. VIII. BOARD ITEMS MICHELLE MAJEWSKL None. LINDA ESPING: Attended the lovely services for Kenneth Shimogawa, which was a joyous celebration of his life. CHAIR D.R. HEYWOOD: Attended the services for Kenneth Shimogawa and made an offering on behalf of the Library Board. IX. MISCELLANEOUS A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be July 11, 2106, location TBD. B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Heywood adjourned the meeting at 7:03 p.m. in memory of Kenneth Shimogawa.