Library 2009/12/14II.
ANAHEIM PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
MEETING LOCATION DATE/TIME
East Anaheim Library Monday, December 14, 2009
8201 E. Santa Ana Canyon Rd. 6:30p.m.
Anaheim, CA 92808
AGENDA ACTION TAKEN
CALL TO ORDER -The agenda having been posted at11:00 a.m. onDecember 8,2009, the
regular meeting of the Anaheim Public Library Board of Trustees was called
to order by Chair Carolyn Bryant at 6:40 p.m.
PRESENT Roberto Baeza
Carolyn Bryant
Linell Mathisen
ABSENT Lana Barlow
Laurie Crawford
STAFF Carol Stone, City Librarian
Jennifer Foxx, Division Secretary
Carolyn Thomas, Library Services Manager
I. INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
A.FRIENDS OF THE Carol shared that the Friends have committed to going into their
ANAHEIM PUBLICreserves, if necessary, to maintain the same level of support as last
LIBRARY REPORT year when they donated $23,000 to the Library.
B.FRIENDS OF THE None.
CANYON HILLS
LIBRARY REPORT
C.FOUNDATION The third author has been announced for the Mystery Author’s
Luncheon on March 14, 2010.
REPORT
D.UNSCHEDULED Carolyn promoted the programsand services at East Anaheim.
ORAL Carol shared that at East Anaheim the ADA doors will be installed
COMMUNICATION this week and a pedestrian crosswalk was recently added in the
parking lot.
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I.INTRODUCTION OF VISITORS AND COMMUNICATION FROM OTHERS
(CONTINUED)
E.WRITTEN None.
COMMUNICATION
FROM OTHERS
II.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A.NOVEMBER 9,2009
MEETING MINUTES
MOTION: That the Board approve the November 9,2009minutes as presented.
M/S LM/RB3Ayes
III.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None.
IV.NEW BUSINESS
A1.HOLIDAY CLOSUREIt was recommended that all Libraries close on the City-wide
Martin Luther King’s Birthday Holiday on Monday,
January 18, 2010.
MOTION:That the Library Board support the Library closures on the
City-Wide Martin Luther King’s Birthday Holiday on Monday,
January 18, 2010.M/S LM/RB3ayes.
A2.HOLIDAY CLOSUREIt was recommended that all Libraries close on the City-wide
Presidents’ Day Holiday on Monday, February 15, 2010.
MOTION:That the Library Board support the Library closures on the
City-Wide Presidents’ Day Holiday on Monday, February 15, 2010.
M/S RB/LM 3ayes.
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V.INFORMATION
A.CITY LIBRARIAN’SCarol updated the Board on the current budget situation facing
REPORTthe City andhow it will affect the LibraryDivision.
B.PUBLICITY A newspaper article regarding the Holiday Hoedown at the
Canyon Library was shared.
VI.ACTIVITY REPORTS
A.CAPITALCarolyn and Carol updatedthe Board on the Ponderosa Joint
School/Public Library project.Carol shared pictures of the Central
Library Renovation.
B.CENTRAL ADULT &Carol highlighted that library circulation overall as compared to
YOUTH SERVICESlast year is up even though libraryhours have been reduced by
ACTIVITIES &16%.
STATISTICS
C.OPERATIONSIncluded in packet.
D.BRANCH SERVICESIncluded in packet.
VI.RECOGNITION OF SUPPORT
A.RECOGINTION OF The Board recognized Marie Williams, Rachel Tustin,
OF SUPPOR BYLinda Nakawatase, and Angel Sauceda for the wonderful work
BOARD MEMBERSthey did on the Staff Association Holiday Party.
B.MONTHLY None.
RECOGNITION OF
SUPPORT
CERTIFICATE
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VII.BOARD ITEMS
CAROLYN BRYANTCarolynattended the Author Talk with Betty Webb at the
CHAIRCanyon Libraryand the Library Staff Association Holiday
Party. Carolyn was happy to see the addition of the
crosswalk at the East Anaheim Library. Carolyn requested
advanced notice ofHeritage and Library programs so that
BoardMembers can attend when possible.
LINELL MATHISENLinellattended the Author Talk with Betty Webb at the
VICE CHAIRCanyon Library.
ROBERTO BAEZARobertostated that he is learning a lot about the City
of Anaheim by being a member of the Library Board.
VIII.MISCELLANEOUS
A.NEXT MEETINGThe next meeting will be Monday, January 11, 2010 at the
Canyon Library.
B.ADJOURNMENTChair Carolyn Bryant adjourned the meeting at 7:38p.m.
ChairSecretary