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ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
Central Library Monday, November 14, 2011
500 W. Broadway 6:30 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER - The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on November 8, 2011, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Mathisen at 6:34 p.m.
PRESENT: Roberto Baeza Laurie Crawford Linell Mathisen
ABSENT: Lana Barlow Carolyn Bryant
STAFF: Carol Stone, City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Sr. Secretary, Kathleen Pezzetti, Senior Librarian
GUESTS Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Bruce Brown, Friends of the Canyon Hills
Library
I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A.FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: Helen reported that the Friends will hold a
Holiday Pre-Christmas Mini Book Sale on Saturday, December 3, that will feature cook books. As always
donations of magazines, books, and other materials are still needed to be sold at the book nook.
B.FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: Bruce reported that their holiday Book Sale
was November 3-5. They had hoped to make $1,000 and they exceeded that earning $1,450. Larry Rush-
ing, Friends member donated most of the items for sale as well as built shelving, etc. The Friends are busy
planning their annual holiday dinner recognizing their volunteers. The next meeting is Thursday,
November 17.
C.FOUNDATION REPORT: The next Foundation meeting is Thursday, November 17. The Mystery Au-
thor’s Luncheon will be held Sunday, March 18, 2012.
D.UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
E.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Carol shared several patron comments for the Chil-
dren’s Room.
F.UPDATE ON SUMMER READING PROGRAM AND YOUTH SERVICES – Kathleen Pezzetti, Senior
Librarian for Youth Services presented the results of the Summer Reading Program.
MOTION: That the Board approved the
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 10, 2011 Meeting:
minutes of the October 10, 2011 meeting as presented. M/S RB/LC 3Ayes
III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
IV.NEW BUSINESS:
MOTION: That the Library Board support the FY 2012/13 CDBG request
A.CDBG – BOOKMOBILE:
for Bookmobile One in the amount of $159,000. M/S LC/RB 3 Ayes
MOTION: That the Library Board support the FY 2012/13 CDBG
B. CDBG –HERITAGE SERVICES:
request for Heritage Services in the amount of $420,000. M/S LC/RB 3 Ayes
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V.INFORMATION
A.CITY LIBRARIAN REPORT – Carol invited the Board to the Staff Holiday Party/Retirement Recognition
for three staff members on December 22. The holiday hours are the same schedule as last year, a memo list-
ing the holiday hours is included in the packet. Through the restructuring of the Library 10 positions were
lost that affected 11 individuals. However, no one was laid off. Some employees jobs were retained based
on retirements that will happen in December and several employees found positions in other city depart-
ments. There have been a lot of staff reassignments and many employees are learning new assignments.
The staff restructuring is modeled on the Orange County proposal. Days and hours of operation were not
reduced. Programs will not be eliminated but starting January 2012, the frequency of the programs will be
reduced. October 17-23 was National Friends of the Library Week. Staff recognized the Friends with thank
you posters and a small gift. Funding from the California State Library for Inter Library Loan and Public
Library Funding are in danger of being cut from the State’s budget. Letters of support for Public Libraries
may be written and sent to the Governor’s Office.
B.PUBLICITY – Included in packet.
VI.ACTIVITY REPORTS
A.CENTRAL ADULT & YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: Included in packet.
B.OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: Included in packet.
C.BRANCH SERVICES: Included in packet.
VII.RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT
A.RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT BY BOARD MEMBERS: None.
B.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT CERTIFICATE: The Board recognized Larry Rushing of the
Friends of the Canyon Hills Library for his contributions to the Friends.
VIII.BOARD ITEMS
LINELL MATHISEN, CHAIR: Sent both Friends groups a personal note of thanks.
LAURIE CRAWFORD, VICE CHAIR: Attended and really enjoyed the new Muzeo exhibit. The Colony
has been looking into a tax measure to benefit the Anaheim Public Library.
ROBERTO BAEZA: Will be hosting Council Member Eastman as Principal of the Day for Juarez Elemen-
tary School.
IX.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be Monday, December 12, 2011 at the Central Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Linell Mathisen adjourned the meeting at 7:50p.m.
Chair Secretary