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ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD DFTRUSTEES
MINUTES
May I8, 1992
I.Rol!Call
The regular meeting ofthe Orange Public Library Board ofTrustees was called to order at
4:33 p.m. by Chairman Tom Saenz at the Friendly Stop, 615-A North Lemon, Orange,
CA.
Present: Trustees Saenz, Courtney, Gorham, McEwan and Way. Also present: Karen
Leo, Library Di ector, Cindy Mediavilla, Main Library Manager, Hazel Ho Wang, Branch
Services Manage; Eugenia Wong, Technical Services Manager; and Jan McGomey,
Administrative Secretary.
II. Approiml ofMinutes
Trustee Way moved that the minutes of the Regular Board Meeting of April 20, 1992 be
approved as presented. Seconded by Trustee Gorham. Motion carried.
III. Director's Report
Direcror's Report was accepted.
IV. Legislafine Update
A.Visits to State Leg•islatars
In lieu of a personal visit to Sacramento in observance of Legislative Day, Director
Leo, Trustee Gorham and Santiago Library System Advisory Board representative
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LIBRARYBOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF MEETING QF MAY 18, 1942
Meredith Martini visited Senator 7ohn Lewis' Orange County office to speak with
the Senator's aide regarding library issues and funding for new libraries. Although
no commitments were made, the Senator's aide readily answered all questions
posed to him.
Directo Leo and D Ir. 3rtini also visited State Assemblyman Mickey Conroy's
Orange County office and spoke with the Assemblyman on the same library issues
and a repeal of the tax on periodicals. Although he could make no promises or
commitments regarding budget issues, Mr. Conroy was well informed and
cordial.
Director Leo suggested the possibility of another visit in 6 months to keep library
issues fresh on our local state legislators' minds.
Y.Unftnisherl Business
A. Library Foundation
This matter was postponed until Councilwoman Coontz arrived to the meeting.
B. FY 92/93 Budget
L CIP Report
The Capital Improvement Projects Report for the FY 92/93 budget
included a $3 million allocation for land acquisition of a New Main
Library.
1.Reduced Hours of Service
Included in the Trustees' packets was a schedule illustrating reduced
service hours at three branch libraries. This reduction would enable the
branch library staffto work a 9t80 work week. Branch staffwouid fill in at
the Main Library or branches open during the hours that their branches are
closed.
Trustee Gorham moved that the Library set the hours of service as
submitted effective August 10, 1992. Trustee Courtney seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously.
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LIBRARYBOARD OF TRIJSTEES
MINUTE.S OF MEETING OF MAY l8, 1992
G Joint Use Library vith Rnncl:o Santiago College, Orange Campus
Trustees were furnished with a copy of a memo dated May 18 from Director Leo
to Mayor and City Council proposing a modified side-by-side concept of a joint
libraxy with Rancho Santiago College. This proposal will be submitted to the
College Ttustees at their regular Board meeting.
Trustees reiterated that they do not agree to a joint branch facility, but if this
venture is pursued, a side-by-side proposai should be the only consideration.
City Council has recommended $100,000 from CIP funds to jointly finaoce
preliminary architectural drawings with Rancho Santiago College. However, these
funds will not be allocated until RSC's budget reflects their contribution to these
drawings.
Chairman Saenz had a meeting with Dean David Hath from Rancho Santiago
College and discussed the joint branch library. Chairman Saenz suggested that
Dean Hath be invited to the June Board meeting as means of opening better
communications between OPL and RSC. Trustees agreed and Director Leo was
t i,, ;f` asked to invit him.
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C,°' A. Library Foundation
Councilwoman Joanne Coontz joined the meeting and discussed the Library
Foundation's goals and ideas for raising money to assist in the building of a New
Main Library. Councilwoman Coontz, Planning Commissioners Bosch and
Alvarez, and Bob and Georgia Cashman are now involved in the foundation, and
each of them is presenting a list of prospective participants at the next meeting.
Trustees were asked for their input and suggestions.
Chairman Saenz excused himself from the meeting at 5:20 p.m. because of a prior engagement.
Vice-Chairman Courtney assumed chair ofthe meeting.)
D. Frien lty Stop
Cindy Mediavilla prepared a Community Development Block Grant requesting
33,000 to fund Friendly Stop operations from October l, 1992 through
September 30, 1993. A committee comprised of five community members
recommended $30,000; their recommendation will be presented to City
Council for final approval on May 26.
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LIBRARYBOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES OF MEETING OF MAY 18, 1992
Blue Ribbon Main Library Site Selection Committee
Members of the Blue Ribbon Main Library Site Selection Committee has been
reappointed and the committee renamed to Blue Ribbon Main Library Site
Implemerrtation Committee.
F. Pntron Compinint About cteo
A patron has comptained about the video Wait Whitman and the Audiovisual
Committee found that the video is within the parameters of the OPL Selection
Policy. An explanation of the video industry's term "Public Performance" label
found on the video's packaging will be displayed in the libraries.
Trustees were also provided with a recently received complaint regarding the
Haines Criss-Cross Directory and the explanation that this information is gleaned
from residential telephone directories and is public information.
Trustees agreed with the staff recommendations regarding these complaints and
complimented staff on their investigation into complaints from patrons.
VI. Nery Business
A. OPALS Securiry Break-In
Eugenia Wong gave a description of an unlawful break-in to the OPALS system
occurring on May 6. The intruder had blocked OPL and CMSI, the City computer
services operator, from the system for over an hour. The Library Systems
Coordinator has disconnected the dial access line which was the access point the
intruder used to enter the system and is investigating security precautions that can
be taken to avoid any further break-ins.
B. Pnrking for Mnin Library Stnff
Director Leo advised Trustees that staff located at the Main Library have been
parking their vehicles in a parking lot on Grand Avenue owned by the First
Presbyterian Church to free parking spaces for library patrons. City Manager Ron
Thompson has questioned the expense of$300 per month for parking space rental
and suggested that staff could park at the Civic Center parking lots. Director Leo
concurred that the $300 is a high amount and suggested the rental of 15 spaces to
cut the expense in half. Trustees were asked for their suggestions to parking
problems at the Main Library.
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LIBRARYBOARD OFTRUSTEES
MINUTES OFMEETING OFMAYIB, I992
G Community Room Policy
The City is developing a master plan to govern all rooms under the jurisdiction of
the city: The Library's two community rooms are included in this jurisdiction and
there are meetings being held to discuss similu and differing rules concerning the
rooms. More information will be brought back to Trustees as plans develop.
D. Downtown Rotary Communiry Service Project
The Rotary Club of Orange has asked the library for suggestions on library needs
related to iiliteracy and aliteracy with which the Rotary Club can assist through a
community seroice project. Staffinput has been received and suggestions include
purchase of a van to provide traveling story times, computers with CD/ROM
capabilities, a Reader's Faire and professional printing and layout for manuals and
brochures,
VII. Public Presentations
There were no public presentations.
VII. Announcements
Director Leo announced the CIP review by City Council will be on May 26, 5 p.m.; a
Budget Study Session on June 2, 3 p.m.; and a City Council Budget Hearing on June 16,
7 p.m. AI trustees were invited to attend.
Ix Adjournment
It was moved by Trustee McEwan that the meeting be adjourned. Seconded by Trustee
Way. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 p.m.
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