Library 2017/03/13ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
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MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
Heritage Services March 13, 2017
241 S. Anaheim Blvd. 5:00 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted at 11:00 a.m. on March 7, 2017, the regular meeting of the
Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Vice Chair Oftelie at 5:07 p.m.
PRESENT: Linda Esping, "DR." Heywood, Stan Oftelie
ABSENT: David Laviguer
STAFF: Brent Dennis, Community Services Director, Audrey Lujan, City Librarian, Jane Newell, Library
Services Manager, 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 Friends are in need of funds. For the
first time in over 10 years their balance is at 511,000 which is about 510,000 less than in the past. They
have committed $5,000 of these funds to the new Bookmobile. The Friends are signing contracts with
Better World Books and Thrift Books. At their last meeting, Brent Dennis suggested they contact large
corporations for funding options. Donations of materials to sell continue to come in from the Friends of
Canyon Hills Library.
B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: The Friends of Canyon Hills is honored
to have received a wall plaque expressing appreciation by residents of the Palacio Senior Apartments in
Anaheim Hills. For several years, FOCAL members have been visiting Palacio each month and leading
book discussions. Librarian Rosemarie Perrone provides check-out of large -print books FOCAL has
purchased for this purpose, as well as any library book requested by a resident. They bring library books
and book talks to community members who are no longer able to easily visit a branch, for which they are
extremely grateful. Canyon Hills Teens and Young Adults hosted a Saturday Book Sale
March l lth. It raised funds for future Teen and Young Adult events and provided great sale inventory,
organization, selling experience, plus community volunteer hours for participants.
C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation is has exceeded last year in
reservations for the Mystery Authors Luncheon that will be held March 19, 2017. As of March 13th they
had approximately 280 reservations. Ginny thanked the Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Friends of
the Canyon Hills Library, and the Library Board for their support.
D. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: None.
E. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Audrey shared patron comments regarding Central
and a thank you letter from the Danbrook Stop of the Bookmobile.
IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 13, 2017 MEETING: MOTION: That the Board
approve the minutes of the February 13, 2017 meeting as presented. M/S: LE/DR 3 Ayes.
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III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
IV. NEW BUSINESS:
A. WELCOME BACK LETTER RESULTS — Postponed to a future meeting.
B. POET LAUREATE: Brent Dennis presented the guidelines the City will be using to appoint a Poet
Laureate. The Board expressed that they would like to see the school districts that serve Anaheim but are
not located in Anaheim included in the process. Particularly, Orange Unified which serves the residents of
Anaheim Hills.
V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
• Audrey thanked each Board Member for their service and contributions that they have brought to the
Library Board.
• Audrey presented the Friends of the Library and the Foundation with the proceeds that were donated by
the food trucks that were at AnaCon.
• The shade project at Founders' Park and structural repairs to the Mother Colony House will begin in the
new fiscal year.
• Library staff is meeting with the Placentia Library District that is part of a Consortium with Anaheim
Public Library to add an addendum to the existing Consortium Contract to include a reference to Project
ACES with the Anaheim Elementary School District.
B. BUDGET: Community Services is submitting supplemental requests for unfunded part-time medical,
surveillance cameras, maintenance costs, etc.
C. PUBLICITY: Audrey shared that a reporter from the Anaheim Independent will be attending the
Foundation Luncheon.
D. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Audrey shared a sample letter for SCA 3 -to allow a 55% vote for Library
Bond Construction. The Board was advised that they may individually, if they wish to, send a letter to
their local Senator.
VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS
A. STATISTICS: Staff will be meeting with interested Board Members to refine statistical reports.
B. ACTIVITY REPORTS: None.
VII. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: None.
VIII. BOARD ITEMS
LINDA ESPING: None.
D.R. HEYWOOD: None.
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VICE CHAIR, STAN OFTELIE: Requested a summary of the Big Read `Fahrenheit 451 "programs and
include information on the Big Read for 2018.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be April 10, 2017 at Central Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Vice Chair Oftelie adjourned the meeting at 6:31 p.m.