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Library Commission
January 25, 1989
A meeting of the Library Commission was held Wednesday evening,
January 25, 1989. Following is a summary of the action taken.
I. Roll Call
All Commissioners present except Moore and Newby
II. Report on Postino of Gommission Agenda
Carolyn king reported that the agenda had been posted an
January 20, 1989.
III. Approval of Minutes
The December 14, 1988 minutes were approved as written.
IU. Qld Business
A. Recognition of Friends of the Library for CALTAC award
County Library representative Janice Yee noted that
recognition by the Board of Supervisors of the Friends
has been postponed to February 7. Commissioner
Marilyn Kanemura said she expects the County Library
Commission recognition to take place on February 6.
U. New Business
A. Agenda for February ? Joint Meeting with City Council
Following considerable discussion, the Commission
agreed that the following topics would be submitted
to the Council as a proposed agenda for the joint
meeting:
1. Discussion of continuation of funding for current
schedule of Sunday hours and expansion of
additional staffing from 14 to a minimum of 28
of the open Sundays
2. Discussion of the need for improved maintenance of
the library grounds
3. Consideration of future expansion of the library
building and need to reserve necessary portion of
surrounding park for this expansion
4. Discussion of the ramifications of the installation
of new carpeting in the library expected next
August
B. Priority Setting for New Budget
It was agreed that the first three items of A, would
also be submitted as the Commission's priorities for
the City's 1989-91 policy development process.
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VI. Reports
Janice Yee. County Library
Janice Yee reported on 1) the
quarterly newsletter, and 2)
which is moving along well.
comfortable, and all branches
machines,
County Library's new
the County's budget process
The materials budget looks
will be getting fax
Dolly Barnes. Community Library Supervisor
Dolly Barnes reported that the magazine campaign had
raised X1,000 which will be matched by the Friends of
the Library.
Carolyn Kin^. City Staff Representative
Carolyn King reported that the application period for
filling the two positions which will become vacant has
been extended to February 10, and appointments may be made
by the Council by February 15.
Marv Gandrudy Chair
Mary Gandrud asked that the Commissioners attending the
January 28 CALTAC meeting be prepared to report on it
at the next Commission meeting, and noted that election of
officers will be on the next agenda.
UII, Oral and Written Communications
Betty Hunter of the Friends of the Library was introduced.
PRERARED BY:
Carolyn Ki g
Administrative Assistan