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CITY OF ORANGE
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
714) 744-7272 . Fe.: (714)
744-7251 LIBRARY
SERVICES DIVISION 714) 288-2471 .
Fe.: (714) 771-41126 CITY OF ORANGE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY
SERVICES ORANGE PUBLIC
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Minutes of Meeting
Held April 19, 1999
101 North Center Street
I. CALL TO ORDER 1.
1 Pledge of Allegiance Chair Cavecche led
the Pledge of Allegiance.
1.2 Roll Call The regular meeting of the Orange Public Library
Board of Trustees was called to order at 3:36 p.m., in the Main Library,
101
North
Center Street.Present:Absent:Trustees Cavecche,
Schlund, Warne
and Westfall.Trustee Massa.1.
3 Adoption of Agenda Trustee Warne moved that the agenda be adopted
as presented. Trustee
Schlund seconded. Motion carried.1.
4 Approval of Minutes Trustee Westfall moved that the minutes of the meeting held
March 15, 1999, be approved as presented. Trustee
Schlund seconded. Motion
carried.II. BOARD REPORTS 2.1
Reports from Chair Cavecche Chair Cavecche questioned staff on the progress of signs being posted
at the library to show additional parking at the Bank of America parking lot.
Director Warm stated he would research this question and report
back to the Board.230 E. CHAPMAN
CITY OF ORANGE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES
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2.2 Reports from Trustees
Trustee Schlund reported she spoke to a member of House of Representative Member
Christopher Cox as a possible speaker in the series planned for this summer. While
Member Cox is interested, he is at this time making no speaking commitments.
Children's Services Supervisor Susan Barb reported she was able to arrange several
travel series with Ted Palmer on July 12 and August 9.
m. COMMUNITY & LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR'S REPORT
3.1 Director's Report of February 1999
Director's Report was included in Trustees' packets. Director Wann reported the Main
Library is very busy with patrons and library services since its reopening. The recurring
technical problems at the EI Modena Branch Library were discussed and solutions will
be resolved with the assistance of the City's computer support company, ACS. Trustee
Warne questioned staff on the possibility of the Bank of America being demolished and
reconfigured for additional downtown parking. Director Wann also reported the Library
Foundation wilI be most likely be separate from the Community Services Foundation.
3.2 Legislative Update
Legislative Update was included in Trustees' packets. Trustees were encouraged to
write letters to the Senate Appropriation Committee to encourage their support of SB3
by Senator Richard Rainey. SB3 would enact the California Library Construction and
Renovation Bond Act of 2000, and would provide $ I bilIion to renovate existing library
structures and build new facilities.
3,3 Financial Report
Financial Report was included in Trustees' packets.
IV, DEPARTMENT REPORTS
4.1. Budget FY 99-
00 Director Wann reported he and management staff had presented the library's
Budget FY99-00 to the City Manager and complimented staff on their hard work
and excellent presentation. Included in the budget was $300,000 for new books and
material and 70,000 from the Public Library Foundation Grant. The reclassification of
the Sr.Administrative Clerk to a Secretary classification wilI take place before the end
of the
CITY OF ORANGE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND LIBRARY SERVICES
ORANGE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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4.2 Public Library Foundation (pLF) Grant
Director Wann stated the inclusion of $70,000 from the Public Library Foundation (PLF)
in the Budget FY 99-00 will not be official under City Council adopts the budget
in
May.4.3 DMG Management
Audit The Citywide management audit conducted by David M. Griffith (DMG) has
been concluded and library staff gave input into this report. This report will include
an evaluation of the continued existence of the Taft Branch Library. Trustees will
be provided a copy of this report after it has been presented to City
Council.4.4 Taft Branch
Library Director Wann reported he has received a quote from Arroyo and Associates to
conduct a needs assessment of the Taft Branch Library. Difference scenarios for this
branch facility will be discussed, including a complete closing of the branch,
complete renovation and sharing the facility with other services. Chair Cavecche
requested definite and clear directions from City Council on the Council's expectations of
library services. Once the needs assessment has been completed, a copy will be provided
to
Trustees.V. NEW
BUSINESS 5,1 National Library Week
Celebration Special events were planned for National Library Week, April 11-17, 1999,
including the Super Sleepover at Main Library. Children's Services Supervisor Susan
Barb advised this was a very successful event, with the help from Villa Park High School
students and Community Services Leaders. There were 35 children and 29 adults.
This Super Sleepover may become an annual event. Mrs. Barb also reported the structure
in the Children's Room has been named "The Story Stop" by 9-
year-old Breeana Callaham.5.
2 E Rate Awards Library Services Manager Eugenia Wong provided Trustees
in their packets the background information on the E Rate. Schools and
libraries receive the lowest telephone rates for education purposes. A refund was requested and $7,
698.93 has been received by the Orange Public Library. Director Wann will request
this money be used to pay for outdoor signage at the
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5.3 The Library of California
Background information was provided in Trustees' packets. The Library of California
would dissolve the 1977 CLSA (California Library Service Act) and call for the
reformation of the Cooperative Library System (such as MCLS and SLS) into regional
library networks. Staff will watch for its development during the transition period.
Orange Public Library will become a member of Region IV if we choose to join the
Library of California.
5,4 Adult Programming
Adult Services Supervisor Yolanda Moreno questioned Trustees on the continuation and
planning of the adult programming series introduced by the Board. Chair Cavecche
responded that it was the Board's intention to have staff continue the implementation of
this series.
VI. ORAL PRESENTATIONS
There were no oral presentations.
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no announcements.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
Trustee Warne moved that the meeting be adjourned at 4:53 p.m. Seconded by Trustee Schlund.
Motion carrie
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