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LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
March 18, 1991
I. Roll Call
The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was called
to order at 4:46 p.m. by Chairman Tom Saenz at the El Modena Branch Library
Community Room, 360 South Hewes, Orange, California.
Present: Trustees Courtney, Gorham, McEwan and Saenz. Also present:
Anthony Garcia, Friendly Stop Supervisor; Joyce Melbinger, Main Library
Manager; Hazel Wang, Branch Services Manager; Eugenia Wong, Technical
Services Manager; Karen Leo, Library Director; Jan Fronaberger,
Administrative Secretary.
Absent: Trustee Way.
II. Approval of Minutes
The February 25, 1991 minutes were corrected to reflect the presence of
Trustee Courtney at the meeting. Trustee McEwan moved that the minutes
be accepted as corrected. Seconded by Trustee Gorham. Motion carried.
III. Library Director's RepoT1
The Library Director's report was distributed at the meeting and reviewed.
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IV. Legislative Update
Director Leo advised that PLF funds were reduced 37% in the governor's
proposed FY 91/92 budget. $85,432 was received in FY 89/90, $67,546 in
FY 91/92. The reduced funding in FY 91/92 will result in severe cuts in the
book and library materials budget. Library Services and Construction Act
monies which provide funds for building library buildings and pilot programs
like the Friendly Stop may be cut completely.
Trustee Gorham reported on the March 9 CALTAC-WILL workshop
he attended with Trustees Saenz and Way and Joyce Melbinger.
California State Librarian Gary Strong spoke, but was not encouraging about the
federal budget for libraries. Chairman Saenz commented on the importance
of volunteers to fill gaps during the budget crisis and how federal monies should
be earmarked to go directly to
libraries.V. Old
Business A.
libroryAuromooonProftd Director Leo advised that there has been no response from Inlex,
Inc.to the March 20 deadline for a solution to the poor performance of
the Automated Library System during the Full Load Response
Time Performance Test in
September.B. Friendly
Stop Joyce Melbinger and Anthony Garcia attended a Partnerships
for Change regional training session. Joyce was able to meet with the
other PFC teams and gained more focus on the grant and the direction
of the Friendly Stop program. Anthony advised he would be using
interns as tutors and facilitators on projects and utilizing volunteers to
augment staff
shortages.Trustee McEwan moved that the Library Board of Trustees continue
to support the Friendly Stop program and recommend to City
Council continued funding of two positions for FY 91/92. Motion
seconded by Trustee Courtney. Motion carried
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Director Leo advised the Trustees of a Youth Alternative Program
proposed by City Council which focuses on the El Modena and Cypress
Street neighborhoods. The program's goal is to prevent gang activity
and substance abuse. Funding would be at $125,000 the first year and
125,000 the second year. This program is not intended to duplicate the
Friendly Stop program, although both programs have similar goals.
C. Main Library
Trustee Courtney suggested that the City explore the feasibility of the
Parkside School site for a Main Library location at the same time as the
Water Street site. He suggested also that alternative sites other than the
current choices be considered if good locations with sufficient visibility
and space become available.
D. FY 91/92 & FY 92/93 Budgets
The Accomplishments and Objectives for the FY 91/92 & FY 92/93
budgets were developed from the Planning Process roles and goals.
Nine new positions were requested in the FY 92/93 budget. No
position requests were permitted in FY 91/92, although the library will
seek funding for the two Friendly Stop positions.
Branch Services Manager Hazel Wang reported on CIP requests.
E. Joint Use Facility with Rancho Santiago College
Director Leo was directed by the Joint Use Facility Task Force to
consider six different scenarios:
1. Two separate locations
2. Networking (shared delivery van, ILL, and access to OPALS)
3. Side by side facilities with a common roof
4. City contracting with college for services
5. College contracting with City for services
6. Joint powers
If built separately, a 25,000 square foot public library branch would be
located in the middle of the east Orange annexation in the area
designated as "civic center annex. "
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VI. New Business
A. Legislative Day, Sacramento, May 7
Chairman Tom Saenz will attend Legislative Day in Sacramento
on May 7 with Director Leo.
VI. Public Presentatians
There were no public presentations.
VIII. Announcements
A. New Library Telephone Numbers
New Library Department telephone numbers were distributed.
B. Other
Director Leo reminded Trustees of the Volunteer Recognition
Program on Wednesday, April 17, and invited Trustees to attend.
It was moved by Trustee Gorham that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Trustee
McEwan. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 p.m.
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