Library 2017/12/11ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
Founders' Park December 11, 2017
400 N. West Street 5:00 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER — The agenda having been posted on December 2, 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: Rose Chen, David Laviguer, John Leos, Stan Oftelie, Claudia Perez -Figueroa
STAFF: Audrey Luj an, City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Management Assistant, Jane Newell, Library
Services Manager, Donald Hilliard Jr., Library Technology Systems Administrator
GUESTS: Helen Carter, Friends of the Anaheim Public Library, Ginny Gardner, Anaheim Public Library
Foundation, Tim Andersen
I. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A. FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: The multi -media sale was held on
December 2, 2017 at the Central Library and raised over $577. Helen thanked Chloe Van Stralendorff for
providing bookmarks, flyers, and other advertising for the sale, Rick Brown for helping with set up and
Vincent Perrone for helping with clean up. The Friends voted to have four multi -media sales a year.
B. FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY: Officers for 2018 were elected: President Barbara
Rosen, Vice President Cindy Guziak, Secretary Karen Lockwood, Treasurer Berdella Smith, Membership
Louise Fry, Book Selling Betsy Kasten & Donna Clark. The same committee chairpersons will remain in
place, and a new position was established: Administrative Support to Elected Officers Kris Lasher.
C. ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation will be mailing the invitations
in December for the 231 Annual Mystery Authors Luncheon scheduled for April 151'', 2018. New tote
bags are for sale at each library location for $15.00. The Foundation is sponsoring two author events in
February. They received a $1,000 check from Charles Kissel to fund renovations at Heritage Park.
D. UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: Brent Dennis reported that progress is being made on the
Bookmobile funding.
E. WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: None.
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 13, 2017. The minutes were approved as presented.
III. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
A. LIBRARY RULES OF CONDUCT: The City Attorney's Office is reviewing the possibility of having the
Rules of Conduct made into an Ordinance that will also apply to other Community Services facilities that
directly serve the public.
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A. LIBRARY INCIDENT REPORTS: Donald Hilliard, Jr. presented a report on types and frequency of patron
incidents by location.
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B. LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING SCHEDULE: MOTION: That the Board approve the
2018 Library Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule as presented. M/S: SO/CPF 5 Ayes.
C. TOUR OF FOUNDERS' PARK: Jane Newell provided a tour of Founders' Park at the conclusion of the
meeting.
V. INFORMATION
A. CITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT:
• A new report on capital projects will be included in the monthly Library Board packet.
• Staff has developed partnerships with shops on Center Street, such as Ink & Bean, The Cheese Shop,
etc., that will provide a 10% discount if you show your library card. A kick-off is scheduled for
January.
• The Bookmobile is doing lobby stops at lower income residential areas and providing books for children
in need. This program is called "Permanent Loan."
B. BUDGET: The budget process will begin in January.
C. PUBLICITY: None.
D. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: None.
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A. STATISTICS: Included in packet.
B. ACTIVITY REPORTS: Included in packet.
VII. MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board
recognized the Park Rangers for their work at Founders' Park and Chuck Kissel for his donation to Heritage
Services.
VIII. BOARD ITEMS
VICE CHAIR, STAN OFTELIE: None.
MEMBER CLAUDIA PEREZ-FIGUEROA: None.
MEMBER ROSE CHEN: Thanked Audrey for a very informative meeting.
MEMBER JOHN LEOS: None.
CHAIR DAVID LAVIGUER: Thanked Jane Newell for hosting the Library Board.
IX. MISCELLANEOUS
A. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be January 8, 2018 at Central Library.
B. ADJOURNMENT: Chair Laviguer adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m.