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CITY OF ORANG DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES
ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes of Meeting Held June 5, 1995
Community nd Library Services Administration Conference Room
I.CALL TO ORDER
1.1 Pledge of Allegiancc
Vice-Chair Gorham lead d e Pledge of Allegiance.
1.2 Roll Call
The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library Board of Trustees was called to
order at 3:06 p.m., in the Community and Library Services Administration
Conference Room.
Present:Trustees Gorham, Hukari and Massa.
Absent: Baker and Cavecche.
1.3 Adoption of Agenda
Trustee Hukari moved that the agenda be adopted as presented. Trustee Massa
seconded. Motion carried.
1.4 Approval of Minutes
Trustee Hukari moved that the minuYes of the meeting held May 15, 1995, be
approved as presented. Seconded by Trustee Massa. Motion canied.
I[. 130ARD RGI'ORTS
2.1 Rcports from Chair
There wcre no reports at this time.
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2.2 Reports from Trustees
There were no reports at this time.
a) Alternate Fundiug
There were no reports at this time.
At this time, Item 4.1, Deparhnent Reports, "Rancho Santiago College Joint use Library
Project, "was taken out of order to henr the presentation of Jnck McGee, Director of Community
Developmen[.)
IV. ll PARTMENT REPORTS
4.1 Rancito Santiago College Joint Use Library Projects
Director Gary Wann introduced Jack McGee, Director of Community
Development, vhom was invited to speak to Trustees on the planning and
development of East Orange to help them in their decision whether to participate
in the joint use library project with Rancho Santiago College.
Trtrslees 13aker and Cavecche arrived at this lime.)
Mr. McGee stated that the General Plan for 1,700 acres on the east city limits of
Orange vas adopted in 1989. It planned for many uses, including 12,000 living
units for 30,000 to 35,000 people. The area would be a balance between
residential and «orking facilities, with commercial use and a town square (which
would serve as a secondary civic center). An annexation agreement was entered
into between the City and the Irvine Company and upon expiration of 10 years,
the land would be annexed to the City. Because of a successful bond, a road has
been partially constructed that will enhance the eastern comdor and integrate the
development in the area. Although there is no development within the City area,
it should be commencing in approximately two years. Completion of the eastem
transportation corridor is set for 1999. Since the adoption of the General Plan in
1989, the Irvine Company, along with the City, has experienced financial
difficulties and layoffs of personneL The Irvine Company has begun focusing its
development in Tustin Ranch and the City of Irvine areas.
There will nced to be fairly significant changes made to the General Plan. City
Council has not made a decision on tl e annexation issue and Director McGee
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believes that they will not vote to annex. With the County's financial situation,
this plan is very unpredictable. Issues such as sales tax revenues need to be
discussed before annexation. There is other developments in this areu, including
Standard Pacific and Tracy Company, who are finishing up projects.
Trustee Hukari added he felt the Irvine Company may take up to 5 years before
discussing chanees to the General Plan. The biggest unknown in the proposed
annexation is the split of revenues.
Presently, there are no discussions taking place vith the Irvine Company as
regards the General Plan.
The Board thanked Director McGee for his time and information.
Trustees began their discussion with Trustee Gorham informing the Board that he
is and always has been aaainst the joint use library concept. He stated that he is
now totally opposed to funding the project and allowing Rancho Santiago College
complete controL
Chair Cavecche also expressed concerns with the joint use library project as there
appeared to still be unresolved problems. Negotiations still needed to be
completed with this Boazd and City Council. She favors the idea of ajoint use
library project and would not like to see it rejected completely because of the
potential for City residents. She is also concerned that the Board not appear short-
sighted and in the future regret their decision.
Trustee Massa cannot envision ajoint use project of this type in operation as a
college library usage contrasts with public library use. She feels that a college
library would not be compatible for small children and she feels the project as
submitted is not fair to the City.
Adult Services Supervisor Yolanda Moreno added the majority of staff is strongly
in favor of joint use project; however, because of budget difficulties now being
experienced by the City, it is felt City funds could be better utilized elsewhere.
Trustee Baker approves of the joint use library project with Rancho Santiago
College's Orange campus and made a motion that the board encourage City
Council to proceed with negotiations. Motion was seconded by Trustee Gorham.
Chair Cavecche and Trustee Baker voted affirmative; Trustees Gorham, Hukari
and Massa voted negative. The motion was defeated.
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Trustee Baker moved that staff reseazch the feasibility of converting and
rehabilitating the abandoned police station facility in the eastem section of the
City to utilize as a branch library and also create a homework center. Trustee
Gorham seconded the motion. Motion carried.
IIL COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT
3.1 Director's Report of May 1995
Chair Cavecche questioned the memorial book fund in the amount of$1,200 in
memory of William Courtney and Yolanda Moreno advised that when Mr.
Courtney died, it was his wish that in lieu of flowers, books be purchased for the
library. All Trustees thought this was a wonderful idea and Chair Cavecche
suggested the library consider designating a section in the library in memory of
Mr. Courtney.
3.2 Legislative Updatc
Gary Wann distributed the latest information on SB-134 MARKS and
AB-309 ALPERT wherein it appears that AB309 has been defeated and there will
not be $500,000 funding available for library construction. This bill can be heazd
again in the fall. SB-]34 is still pending in the State Senate, although it appeazs it
will also be defeated. Staff will remain aware of the actions concerning these two
bills and keep the Board advised.
3.3 Financial Report
There will be a budget study session tomorrow, June 6, at 430 p.m. It will be
approximately one hour long and the City Manager will attend. It appears that the
budget for FY 95/96 will not be adopted and the action will be to rollover the
budget from FY 94/95. Gary Wann expressed to Trustees that it would be a good
idea for them to attend this budget study session if possible.
VI. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
4.2 Telephone Renewals Procedure
Bob Felthaus informed Trustees that the library's Circulation Committee has made
arranaements to allow patrons to renew due books via telephone, a procedure that
has previously not been allowed. One telephone number would be established for
this procedure which would be answered by a staff person or Voicemail. A trial
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period of 3 months will be completed and an evaluation of the procedure by staff
will be done. This will be an expanded service provided for patrons and will
begin on July 1. It will be publicized by placing boolanarks in checked out books
and included in the Call Processing Voicemail messages for the library division.
4.3 Children's Library Cards
It is the policy of the library that library cards will be issued to children that aze
able to write or print their names. Gary Wann informed Trustees of a problem
that developed at the Tafr Branch Library recently when an adult patron insisted
that the child accompanying the adult be issued a library card, although the child
could not print or write their name. Bob Felthaus advised Trustees that staff feels
that a child 6 years of age would understand that books are not to be written on,
drawn on or cut up. This procedure will be broueht back to Trustees for a
decision afrer study and clarification by the Circulation Committee.
V. NGW BUSIN SS
5.1 Election of Officcrs
Chair Cavecche began the election. Trustee Gorham stated he had no desire or
wish to serve as a 1995/96 officec Trustee Baker nominated Trustee Cavecche to
continue as Chair as she assumed last year's Chair position in December after
fonner-Trustee Brandman's resignation. Trustee Gorham seconded the
nomination. Trustee Massa dosed the nomination. Trustee Cavecche was
unanimously elected Chair for FY 95/96.
Trustee Hukari nominated Trustee Baker for Vice-Chair. Trustee Gorham
seconded the nomination. Trustee Massa closed the nomioation. Trustee Baker
was unanimously elected Vice-Chair for FY 95/96.
VI. ORAL PRESENTATIONS
There were no oral presentations.
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Sc Administrative Clerk Lee Sianez was introduced to Board. Lee will provide clerical
support to Eugenia Wong at the Main Library.
Trustees Hukari and Massa will not attend the July Baard meeting.
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ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Gorham moved that the meeting be adjourned at 4:42 p.m. Trustee Hukui
seconded. Motion carried.
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Gary Wann Att sted n 7/
Secmtary to the Library Board
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