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Library 2017/07/10ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING MM TTFS, MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME Central Library July 10, 2017 500 W. Broadway 5:00 p.m. Anaheim, CA 92805 CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted on July 3, 2017, 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, John Leos, Claudia Perez -Figueroa, Stan Oftelie ABSENT: Rose Chen STAFF: Audrey Lujan, City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Senior Secretary, Nissa Perez -Montoya, Principal Librarian GUESTS: Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library L INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: A. ADMINISTER OATH TO LIBRARY BOARD MEMBERS: The Oath or Affirmation of Allegiance for Public Office and Employees was administered to David Laviguer and Stan Oftelie. B. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The next multi -media book sale will be Saturday, August 5, 2017 in the foyer of Central Library. Lori Shensky designed a colorful poster to advertise it. The staff at Central put together a delightful booklet to show where Friends' allocations are used and will display it when they attend community events. The Book Nooks continue to bring in 51,000 a month. C. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY REPORT: The Canyon Hills Library will host young readers, their favorite stuffed animals, and their family members at Teddy Bear Picnic on Saturday July 15th. This annual event is a fun -filled morning and enhances the summer reading program participation. FOCAL's book corner features recently published materials and vintage and collectible older titles are sold separately in the glass cases. Their Big Beautiful Book Sale will be held July 31 -August 5t'' in the Canyon Hills Library MPR. On August 5t'', books will be sold for $2.00 a bag. D. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation is holding their annual membership drive. Foundation membership dues support Anaheim Public Library's Bookmobile, eBook collection, teen and adult programming as well as many other library programs. E. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: None. F.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Audrey shared a thank you card from the children who participate in Tiny Tots. Euclid Library hosted the Tiny Tots Program while Brookhurst Community Center was closed. IL APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE JUNE 12, 2017. The minutes were approved as presented. III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: A. MEMORIAL TREE AT HASKETT FOR FORMER LIBRARY BOARD MEMBER KENNETH SHIMOGAWA: Additional information is needed. Postponed to the August meeting. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting July 10, 2017 Page 2 IV. NEW BUSINESS: A. SUMMER READING PROGRAM PRESENTATION: Nissa Perez -Montoya presented information on this year's Summer Reading Program. B. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL ON THE CONDITION OF THE LIBRARIES FOR FISCAL 2016/17 PER ARTICLE IX. APPOINTIVE BOARDS AND COMISSIONS, SECTION 908: MOTION: Approve the letter as written JL, motion failed due to lack of a second. A discussion was held on recommended edits. MOTION: Amend the letter to reflect points of discussion and a revised draft be presented to the Board at the August Library Board Meeting. MS JL/CPF 4 ayes. C. ELECTION OF CHAIR: MOTION: That the Library Board nominate and elect David Laviguer as Chair of the Library Board to a term ending June 30, 2018. M/S: CPF/JL 4ayes D. ELECTION OF VICE CHAIR: MOTION: That the Library Board nominate and elect Stan Oftelie as Vice Chair of the Library Board to a term ending June 30, 2018. M/S: CPF/JL 4ayes E. SCHEDULING OF BROWN ACT TRAINING: Staff will attempt to schedule the training on October 9, 2017. V. INFORMATION A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT: • Audrey updated the Board on the Heritage Services and the Central Green Space capital projects. • Grants are being pursued to fund a replacement Bookmobile. • Staff is developing a partnership with Community and Economic Development/Housing Authority to provide library services targeted to children in low income housing complexes. • The Library is collaborating with the Orange County Probation office to provide library services to at - risk youth groups that are doing community service a few Saturdays a month. The kick-off will be July 28, 2017. • A presentation on The Big Read Into the Beautiful North will be made at the August Library Board Meeting. • The Memorandum of Understanding for Project Aces has been signed by the Anaheim Elementary School District Board and is going to the City Attorney's Office for final approval by the City of Anaheim. B. BUDGET: The City Council approved the budget on June 20, 2017. C. PUBLICITY: Audrey shared the Utility bill insert advertising Anaheim Library programs and the Anaheim Magazine where Heritage Services is featured. D. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: None. VI. ACTIVITY REPORTS A. STATISTICS: Stan noted a correction on the Key Performance Indicator report. He also noted circulation has decreased. Anaheim Public Library Board Meeting July 10, 2017 Page 3 B. ACTIVITY REPORTS: Included in packet. VII. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: None. VIII. BOARD ITEMS MEMBER CLAUDIA PEREZ-FIGUEROA: Enjoys attending the meetings and learns a lot each time. She echoes Stan's concern about the decrease in numbers but understands there are also reasons behind the decline such as a decrease in school enrollment, etc. She suggested inviting school board members to attend the meetings to make them aware of the services the library offers. MEMBER JOHN LEOS — None. VICE CHAIR, STAN OFTELIE: Requested to have information on the last library card purge for inactive patrons. CHAIR DAVID LAVIGUER: Requested a presentation at a future Board Meeting on the evacuation plans completed for all library facilities and emergency training that has been completed. IX. MISCELLANEOUS A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be August 14, 2017 at the East Anaheim Branch Library. B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Laviguer adjourned the meeting at 6:47 p.m.