Library 2018/05/14ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
Haskett Library May 14, 2018
2650 W. Broadway 5:00 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92804
CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted on May 10, 2018, the regular meeting of the Anaheim Public
Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Laviguer at 5:05 p.m.
PRESENT: David Laviguer, Stan Oftelie, Claudia Perez -Figueroa
ABSENT: Rose Chen, John Leos
STAFF: Audrey Lujan, City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Management Assistant, Guadalupe Gomez,
Library Services Manager, Nissa Perez -Montoya, Principal Librarian
GUESTS: Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Ginny Gardner, Anaheim Public Library
Foundation
I. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The Book Nook continues to do well and
donations are always welcome. The next multi -media sale is Saturday, June 2nd. Nancy Carlberg and
Diane Sargent represented the Friends at the WAND BBQ on April 21,, 2018.
B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY: Their April book sale was a big success. The teen
volunteers were tremendously helpful to FOCAL members managing the event. Management of their
inventory for selling is a key focus of FOCAL this month. They are grateful to our community for ongoing
generous book donations. The next FOCAL meeting will be Thursday May 17, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: They are very excited to hear the funding
wish list from Library staff at their next meeting on May 17th. The Mystery Authors Luncheon raised over
$32,000. In addition, H & R Block will be donating over $5,000. Next year's Luncheon will be held on
April 14,, 2019.
D. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: Guadalupe Gomez shared upcoming programs at the
Haskett and Ponderosa Libraries. Ponderosa received a $10,000 grant to create a Makerspace and a $5,000
Learning Lab Grant for Haskett and Ponderosa Libraries for cultural programming. City of Anaheim
employees participated in an Employees Give Back Day and Haskett Library was one of the sites where the
volunteers painted, planted, etc.
E. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: None.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE APRIL 9, 2018: The minutes were approved as presented.
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. LIBRARY RULES OF CONDUCT: The City Attorney's Office is reviewing the possibility of having the
Rules of Conduct made into an Ordinance that will also apply to other Community Services facilities that
directly serve the public.
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IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. WORKING OFF LIBRARY FINES: Nissa Perez -Montoya reported that this had been unsuccessful in the
past due to lack of staffing to properly implement this project. With less staffing available this is not
feasible at this time.
B. CHILDREN BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES: Nissa addressed the Library Board's questions regarding the
Guidelines.
C. SUMMER READING PROGRAM PREVIEW: Nissa presented on the 2018 Summer Reading Program —
Reading Takes You Everywhere! Audrey thanked the Friends of the Library for sponsoring the children's
performers and the Anaheim Public Library Foundation for the teen performers that are scheduled during
the Summer Reading Program.
V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
• The Capital Projects budget was discussed.
• Project ACES with Placentia -Linda School District is on hold as the Placentia Library District may
be pursuing a Project ACES of their own.
B. BUDGET: Supplemental requests for funding for part-time staff have been submitted.
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: Guadalupe Gomez
was recognized for securing the Makerspace and Learning Lab Grants for Haskett and Ponderosa Joint -Use
Libraries.
VIII. BOARD ITEMS
MEMBER CLAUDIA PEREZ-FIGUEROA: None.
VICE CHAIR, STAN OFTELIE: None.
CHAIR DAVID LAVIGUER: None.
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be June 11, 2018 at the Canyon Hills Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Laviguer adjourned the meeting at 6:20 p.m.