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Library 2017/02/13ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MM TTF S MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME Sunkist Library February 13, 2017 901 S. Sunkist 5:00 p.m. Anaheim, CA 92806 CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on February 7, 2017, the regular meeting of the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Laviguer at 5:05 p.m. PRESENT: Linda Esping, "D.R." Heywood, David Laviguer, Stan Oftelie STAFF: Brent Dennis, Community Services Director, Audrey Lujan, City Librarian, Thomas Edelblute, Senior Library Services Manager, Joe Purtell, Supervising Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Senior Secretary GUESTS: Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Kris Lasher, Friends of the Canyon Hills Library, Ginny Gardner, Anaheim Public Library Foundation L INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The Book Nook and branch libraries bring in a little over $1,000 monthly. Members have signed up for the Volunteer Recognition Luncheon and for the Mystery Author's Luncheon. FOCAL was kind enough to send 59 boxes of books that came all at once. Peter Fiorini and Terry Barker had their hands full unpacking them. Special thanks to Osvaldo Sauceda and Adrian Bevan who unloaded lots of books, CDs and DVDs and took them to the Friends' storage room. B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: The Friends of Canyon Hills enjoyed celebrating The Big Read in February. FOCAL's Book Burning presentation was held on February 4t', with Dr. Kai Evers providing a well -attended and thought-provoking lecture. Participants learned about the history of book burning in Germany during the 1930s and 1940s, the historical basis for Fahrenheit 451. Dr. Evers currently is Literary Historian and Professor of German at University of California, Irvine. A Chinese New Year celebration was held February 11th, in partnership with the North OC Chinese School. Performance numbers included a parade with music, traditional Chinese dances, and a Kung Fu demonstration. Following the performance, participants enjoyed a Chinese Lantern craft project and Chinese dessert treats. Books and tapes in Chinese, which had been donated to FOCAL, were given to guests to take home. The FOCAL Book Corner, Monthly Auction, and Glass Case of special items for sale continue to be thriving enterprises, transforming generous donations from community members into funding for Library endeavors. They appreciate being able to send many books to Central Library for use in fund raising for other Library branches. C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation is now accepting reservations for the Mystery Authors Luncheon that will be held March 19, 2017. The Foundation will be contributing $5,000 toward the funding of a replacement Bookmobile. D. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: None. E. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Audrey shared letters to the Bookmobile from children at the Danbrook stop. IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 9, 2017 MEETING: MOTION: That the Board approve the minutes of the January 9, 2017 meeting as presented. M/S: SOLE 3 Ayes. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting February 13, 2107 Page 2 III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. WEEKEND HOURS: A discussion was held on the possibility of Sunday hours at the Central Library and Saturday hours at the Euclid Library. IV. NEW BUSINESS: A. MINI BUDGET SESSION: Audrey shared the City's budget process. The Board requested to know if two 20 part-time employees would cost the same amount as one full-time. Audrey updated the Board on the status of all capital projects. B. LIBRARY BOARD TRAINING: David shared information on training that is available to Library Board Members from California Public Library Advocates (CPLA). V. INFORMATION A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: • The Developer Fee Impact Fee Study is on hold pending locating additional funding. • Project ACES for the Anaheim Elementary School District is on hiatus pending contracts with the Placentia Library District that is part of a Consortium with Anaheim Public Library. B. BUDGET: Discussed during min -budget session. C. PUBLICITY: Audrey shared an article from the Anaheim Independent featuring the Big Read Kick Off Event. D. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: None. VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS A. STATISTICS: Staffwill be meeting with interested Board Members to refine statistical reports. B. ACTIVITY REPORTS: None. VII. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board discussed ways to recognize Jane Newell for all that she does. The Board also recognized Osvaldo Sauceda and Adrian Bevan for assisting the Friends with the unloading of heavy boxes of books. VIII. BOARD ITEMS VICE CHAIR, STAN OFTELIE: Enjoyed the Book Burning presentation at Canyon Hills Library and noted that it was well attended. LINDA ESPING: None. D.R. HEYWOOD: None. CHAIR, DAVID LAVIGUER: None. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting February 13, 2107 Page 3 IX. MISCELLANEOUS A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be March 13, 2017 at Heritage Services. B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Laviguer adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.