Library 2016/08/08ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION
East Anaheim Library
8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd.
Anaheim, CA 92808
DATE/TIME
August 8, 2016
5:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on August 2, 2016, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Heywood at 5:08 p.m.
PRESENT: Linda Esping, David Robert "DR." Heywood, David Laviguer, Michelle Majewski, Stan Oftelie
STAFF: Thomas Edelblute, Senior Library Services Manager, Jennifer Foxx, PT Senior Secretary
GUESTS: Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Betsy Kasten, Friends of the Canyon Hills
Library, Ginny Gardner, Anaheim Public Library Foundation
L INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A. ADMINISTER OATH TO LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER: The Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance for
Public Office and Employees was administered to David Laviguer.
B. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The Multi -Media Sale raised $452.85. A
new book truck purchased by the Friends will have a plaque to honor Ted Millard, former member of the
Friends' Board. Members are responding to the library's request for cereal boxes (pinata craft in
September) and gallon plastic containers.
C. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: The Book Sale is in progress through
Saturday, August 13. People were lined up waiting to get in at 11 a.m. on the first day of the sale. They
have approximately 50 members, about half of whom are Lifetime Members. FOCAL members
volunteered 145.75 hours in May and 172.75 hours in June, a total of 318.50 for the 2 months. The Glass
Case monthly auction has been bringing in 5150-200 a month. The next FOCAL meeting will be
September 15, 2016. Betsy and another FOCAL member plan to do a ride -a -long on the Bookmobile.
They have been discussing with Keely Hall the possibility of FOCAL donating children's books to the
Bookmobile to be given to children on the route.
D. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The 2017 Mystery Authors Luncheon will be
March 19, 2017. The Foundation approved supporting the Library's eBook collection for another year as
well as other programs.
E. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
F. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Thank you notes to staff from Salk School students
and the Adult Transition of AUHSD Savanna High School were shared.
IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JULY 11, 2016 MEETING: MOTION: That the Board approve the
minutes of the July 11, 2016 meeting as presented. M/S: SO/MM 3 Ayes.
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR: MOTION: That the Library Board nominate and elect Stan Oftelie as
Vice Chair of the Library Board to a term of October 2016. M/S: DR/MM 5ayes
B. BUDGET PRIORITIES DISCUSSION: REQUEST FROM MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC TO OPEN THE
CENTRAL LIBRARY ON SUNDAYS: The Library Board discussed and reprioritized the five-year
funding priority plan if funding were to become available. Items ranked: 1) Replace current Bookmobile,
2) Ponderosa Community Librarian, 3) eBooks 4) Books, 5) Central Sunday Hours, 6) School Liaison, 7)
Euclid Branch Librarian, 8) Sunkist Branch Librarian, 9) Sunday hours (Haskett & Canyon).
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IV. NEW BUSINESS
A. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL ON THE CONDITION OF THE
LIBRARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2015/16 PER ARTICLE IX. APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS, SECTION 908: The Board will review the letter and bring their comments to the
September meeting.
V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
Thomas shared a letter that will be sent to library card holders who have not visited the Anaheim Public
Library either in person or virtually in the past two years. The letter highlights our most popular and
new services to encourage those card holders to utilize Anaheim Public Library's services. An incentive
being offered is a fine waiver up to $40.00 that is being offered to card holders that may not be returning
due to outstanding fines. The letter will be sent out in September in conjunction with National Library
Card Sign -Up Month.
B. PUBLICITY: Included in packet.
C. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: None.
VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. STATISTICS: Included in packet.
B. ACTIVITY REPORTS: Included in packet.
VII. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board
Recognized Tony Lam for coordinating the Citizenship classes and the volunteers who worked the Library's
Summer Reading Program. The Board would like to recognize the staff that assisted in the Euclid and Sunkist
Libraries renovation after the branches re -opens.
VIII. BOARD ITEMS
LINDA ESPING: Made a large donation of books to the Friends of the Library.
MICHELLE MAJEWSKL None.
STAN OFTELIE: Enjoyed the Bookmobile ride -a -long. Thinks the Citizenship Classes that the Library is
offering are wonderful and hopes the classes continue.
DAVID LAVIGUER: Is glad to be back on the Library Board after 10 years. He enjoyed visiting the
Bookmobile's STEAM event at Haskett and his Bookmobile ride -a -long.
CHAIR D.R. HEYWOOD: None.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be September 12, 2016 at the Central Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Heywood adjourned the meeting at 6:01 p.m