Library 2016/03/14ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
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MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
Haskett Library March 14, 2016
2650 W. Broadway 5:00 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92804
CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on March 8, 2016, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Heywood at 5:07 p.m.
PRESENT: Linda Esping, David Robert "DR." Heywood, Stan Oftelie, Kenneth Shimogawa,
ABSENT: Michelle Majewski
STAFF: Audrey Lujan, City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Senior Secretary, Guadalupe Gomez, Library
Services Manager
GUESTS: Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library,
L INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: Book donations are increasing. The multi-
media sale is scheduled for Saturday, April 2, 2016, from 10am-3pm at the Central Library. The Friends
thanked Library staff member Lori Shensky for creating their fliers and their ad in the Foundation's
Mystery Authors Luncheon program. Helen was pleased to see the Library has books by the authors who
will be speaking at the Foundation's Mystery Authors' Luncheon.
B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: They are providing refreshments and
assistance when Canyon Hills Library hosts Hank Phillippi Ryan, an acclaimed mystery author, on
March 31 at 12 p.m. Both Talks & Treats groups from the East Region will be attending this public event.
Three FOCAL members will attend the Anaheim Community Services Volunteer Recognition Luncheon;
and ten members have signed up to attend the Mystery Author's Luncheon on April 3, 2016. FOCAL has
presently awarded a total of three Textbook Scholarships to library staff members attending library school.
Two FOCAL members answered the call to revive the monthly book auction. At the beginning of March,
they set up a great display in the large glass case and already some nice bids have been received on the
items presented. We are very thankful to Bruce Brown for heading up the auction for so many years. The
next FOCAL meeting will be March 17, 2016 in the MPR at Canyon Hills Library.
C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation's Mystery Authors'
Luncheon is on April 3, 2016, this year's theme is "Brash." Reservations are down this year from last
years.
D. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
E. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: None.
IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 8, 2016 MEETING: The minutes were amended to reflect
Linda's question "do members of the public who attend the Library Board meeting have to state their reason for
attending." MOTION: That the Board approve the minutes of the February 8, 2016 as amended. M/S:
DR/KS 3 ayes.
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. BUDGET: Audrey shared that the supplemental for opening day collection funds for Euclid/Sunkist
Libraries in the amount of $66,052 will be submitted and most likely approved. In addition a supplemental
for $109,225 making the Central green space handicap -accessible will be submitted for approval.
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IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. LIBRARY BOARD MEETING AT ARTIC: The Board decided to hold the August Library Board Meeting
at ARTIC.
B. ANAHEIM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT: Audrey discussed future joint -use library options with
Anaheim Elementary Schools. The agreement with the school district is being amended to allow security
cameras to be on during public library hours at Ponderosa Joint -Use Library. Library staff is working with
Ponderosa Elementary School staff to allow them to use the library for their meetings.
C. SCHOOL LIBRARY WEEK: The Board would like to send a Proclamation to the schools for the School
Library Week next year. For this year, the Library board discussed a Library Board Proclamation
recognizing Library Staff for National Library Workers Day. MOTION: That the Board approve the
Library Board Proclamation for National Library Workers' Day to the Staff of the Anaheim Public
Library as presented. M/S: KS/LE 4 ayes.
V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
• Staff will be submitting an idea to the State Library's Pitch An Idea Grant for funding for a technology
van to take library services into each of the district areas, specifically into the high density socio
economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
• Audrey thanked Stan for being the moderator of the "Anaheim Reads" The Maltese Falcon Detective
Panel on February 20th, 2016.
• The Euclid/Sunkist renovations are coming along nicely. Plans are underway to have grand openings in
June/July.
• The M.O.U. with the Anaheim Union High School District for Project ACES (A Card for Every
Student) has been signed.
B. PUBLICITY: Audrey shared an Orange Coast Magazine Article feature Jane Newell, Heritage Services
Manager.
C. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: None.
VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. CENTRAL ADULT & YOUTH SERVICES ACTIVITIES & STATISTICS: Audrey shared revised Key
Performance Indicators that will more accurately track use for statistical purposes.
B. OPERATIONS ACTIVITIES: Included in packet.
C. BRANCH SERVICES: Included in the packet.
VII. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board
recognized Robert Kluck for the planning and presentation of the First One Book, One City "Anaheim Reads"
The Maltese Falcon Teen Forensic Program.
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VIII. BOARD ITEMS
LINDA ESPING: None.
VICE CHAIR, KENNETH SHIMOGAWA: His son enjoyed the Malted Falcon book and author talk at the
Haskett Library. Kenneth is helping advertise Disability Month Programs at the Libraries.
CHAIR D.R. HEYWOOD: Attended the "Anaheim Reads" Detective Panel on February 20, 2016. Stan did a
great job of tying the comments to the book.
STAN OFTELIE: None.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be April 11, 2016 at the Heritage Center.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Heywood adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.