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Library 2024/10/14ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MINUTES MEETING LOCATION Sunkist Branch Library 901 S. Sunkist Anaheim, CA 92806 DATE/TIME October 14, 2024 4:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted on October 10, 2024; the regular meeting of the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Linda Newby at 4:38 p.m. PRESENT: Michelle Dang, Jackie Filbeck, Linda Newby ABSENT: Rose Chen, Elia Renteria-Garcia STAFF: April Ray — Supervising Librarian, Scott Fretwell — Principal Librarian, Jennifer Foxx — Management Assistant II, GUESTS: Victoria Michaels INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: This has been a good month for the Friends, their last book sale made $583.45 and they have added new members. The next book sale is October 18, 2024. The Friends look forward to the completion of the Haskett Makerspace. The Celebration of their 60fl' anniversary was a huge success. The actual date of incorporation is October 28th, and they will celebrate that day at their meeting and everyone is welcome to attend. The Friends are excited to accept a proclamation from the City Council on November 13, 2024, in recognition of their 60th Anniversary. B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY: They are proud to be awarding funds to local elementary, middle, and high schools to supplement their book budgets. The November Flash Sale is November 13-14, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m. There will be a table in the MPR with special collectibles and gifts. The glass cases will have special new additions between now and the holidays featuring wonderful gift ideas. Thanks to all who generously donate these items. This Flash Sale will feature Holiday books as well as books purged from the nook. Their next regular meeting is November 21, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. and their holiday lunch is scheduled for December 8, 2024. C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: None. D. COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: The Library Board presented Victoria Michaels, Master Gardener with a Library Board Certificate of Recognition for providing educational and fun gardening programs. A thank you note to Mobile Library staff from Love Anaheim and Sandals Church was shared. IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 9, 2024, MEETING: The minutes were approved as presented. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting October 14, 2024 Page 2 III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL ON THE CONDITION OF THE LIBRARIES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 PER ARTICLE IX. APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS, SECTION 908: MOTION: That the Board approve the Report to City Council on the Condition of the Libraries for Fiscal Year 2023/24 as presented: MIS MD/JF, 3 ayes. IV. NEW BUSINESS: A. DEVELOPER IMPACT FEES: Scott Fretwell shared that the City is doing a study on Developer Impact fees to explore the possibility of expanding the fees City-wide for the Library, Police and Fire. The Library currently receives fees for new development in the East Santa Ana Canyon area and Platinum Triangle areas. This study could result in City-wide impact fees. B. ELECTION OF CHAIR: MOTION: That the Library Board nominate and elect Linda Newby as Chair of the Library Board for a term through October 2025. MIS: JF/MD, 3 ayes. C. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR: MOTION: That the Library Board nominate and elect Rose Chen as Vice Chair of the Library Board for a term through October 2025. MIS: LN/MD, 3 ayes. V. INFORMATION A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: • The first Amnesty Month was held in September. A total of 450 patrons participated and received amnesty for their fines. • September was Library Card Sign-up Month, and the Library registered 1,222 new borrowers. • The Friends celebrated their 60d' Anniversary on October 5, 2024. Thank you to Angel Sauceda for coordinating the event. • The 2nd Annual Native Arts Festival will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. — 3:00 p.m. at Founders' Park. • The STEAM team created STEAM Kit catalogs for each Library location. B. BUDGET: April Ray shared that staff is closely monitoring the budget. VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS A. STATISTICS: April shared an Infographic highlighting the key performance indicators such as patron count, circulation of materials, etc. B. ACTIVITY REPORTS: None. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting October 14, 2024 Page 3 C. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: None. VII. BOARD ITEMS MEMBER MICHELLE DANG: She is impressed by the amount of STEAM Kits available and is excited that there are catalogs available at each facility. MEMBER JACKIE FILBECK: Appreciates that the Anaheim Public Library has a presence at Back -to -School nights at local schools. CHAIR LINDA NEWBY: Reminded the Board that there will not be a November meeting due to the Veteran's Day Holiday. VIII. MISCELLANEOUS A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be December 9, 2024, at the Muzeo. B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Newby adjourned the meeting at 5:04 p.m.