Library 2019/03/11ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
Heritage Center March 11, 2019
241 S. Anaheim Blvd.5:00 p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92805
CALL TO ORDER – The agenda having been posted on March 7, 2019, the regular meeting of the Anaheim Public
Library Board of Trustees was called to order by Chair Laviguer at 5:40 p.m.
PRESENT:David Laviguer, Linda Newby, Stan Oftelie
ABSENT:Rose Chen
STAFF:Audrey Lujan, City Librarian, Jennifer Foxx, PT Management Assistant, Jane Newell, Library
Services Manager
GUESTS:Ginny Gardner, Anaheim Public Library Foundation
I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS:
A.FRIENDS OF THE ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY REPORT: None.
B.FRIENDS OF THE CANYON HILLS LIBRARY: The Friends will host its first Book Sale of the year next
month. The sale will begin Wednesday April 3rd and continue through Saturday April 6th. They held Flash
Sales during January and February on Saturday afternoons when events were being hosted at Canyon Hills
Library. These sales offer books at very low prices and have been successful. Sale cabinets include
collectible items in addition to books such as vintage pottery items and glass pieces. Soon, limited edition
Longaberger Collectors’ Club miniature baskets will be offered for sale. They are appreciative of FOCAL
members who donate these items. The next meeting will be Thursday, March 21st, at 9:30 a.m. at Canyon
Hills Library.
C.ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION REPORT: The Foundation has over 24 tables reserved
for the Mystery Authors Luncheon on April 7, 2019, seats are still available. Ginny thanked Audrey Lujan
and Library staff for securing over $6,000 in sponsorships. Thanks to the attendance of Josef M. Holper,
Field Representative for Assemblymember Quirk-Silva at the Library Board Meeting, the
Assemblymember will be attending and donating something for the silent auction. Ginny is excited to
attend AnaCon on March 16th 2019, at the Central Library.
D.UNSCHEDULED ORAL COMMUNICATION: Jane Newell shared the Visit Anaheim Brochure that
features in ad for the Japanese American Confinement Exhibit at the Muzeo. Jane does presentations to
Acaciawood School for National History Day regarding Local History. Two students chose to use one of
Jane’s presentation ideas for the Anaheim Flood and are finalists in a local competition and are waiting to
see if they will make it to Nationals.
E.WRITTEN COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS: Jane shared thank you notes from the third grade
students who toured Founders’ Park.
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 11, 2019 MEETING: The minutes were approved as
presented.
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III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS: None.
IV.NEW BUSINESS:
A.CITY COUNCIL REVIEW OF LIBRARY BOARD/BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: Audrey shared
that the City Council is reviewing the City’s Boards and Commissions to set clear expectations for
members and exploring expanding the Library Board through the City Charter.
B.ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY MISSION STATEMENT: The Board discussed possible revisions to the
Mission Statement and will bring suggestions to the April meeting.
V.INFORMATION
A.CITY LIBRARIAN’S REPORT:
Audrey shared that the current Bookmobile is having battery issues and it may be necessary to put
the new Bookmobile in service sooner than expected.
AnaCon is Saturday, March 16th and the Library is expecting large crowds.
Additional funds have been requested for Founders’ Park security cameras.
The Breaking Barriers’ African American Women in Law program had almost 100 in attendance.
This program was part of the NEA Big Read.
B.BUDGET: None.
C.LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: None.
VI.ACTIVITY REPORTS
A.STATISTICS: None.
B.ACTIVITY REPORTS: None.
C.MONTHLY RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT/CERTIFICATE BY BOARD MEMBERS: The Board
recognized Georgia’s Restaurant for their multiple food demonstrations at Haskett and Central as well as
their participating in the Big Read Kick-Off Event.
VII.BOARD ITEMS
MEMBER LINDA NEWBY: Appreciates the Library’s request for household items such as shoe boxes,
pinecones, etc. It makes her feel needed and involved.
VICE CHAIR STAN OFETLIE: Requested a budget presentation in regard to the new Bookmobile.
CHAIR DAVID LAVIGUER: None.
VIII.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETING: The next meeting will be April 8, 2019 at the Central Library.
B.ADJOURNMENT: Chair Laviguer adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m.