HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-1999 Library Commission Minutes Saratoga Library Commission Meeting
Administrative Conference Room, City Hall
13777 Fruitvale Avenue, Saratoga
Wednesday, February 24, 1999
Action Minutes
I. Callto Order
Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Foscato, Gipstein, Manzo, McLaughlin, O'Donnell, Sessler.
Commissioner Excused: Towse
III. Report on Posting of the Agenda
Pursuant to Government Code 54954.2, the agenda was properly posted on 2/12/99.
IV. Approval of Minutes of January 27, 1999.
Commissioner Foscato moved to approve the minutes of January 27, 1999, with minor corrections.
Commissioner O'Donnell seconded the motion and it passed 6/0.
V. New Business
Newly appointed Commissioners were introduced.
VI. Old Business
a. Library Optimization Update- D. Barnes
· Implementation of Consultant's suggestions:
-New shelving installed in front of library.
-Adult collections shifted.
-Children's picture books weeded to lower height of shelves.
-Removed some video and cd spin racks.
-Ordered new magazine racks.
County funded the hiring of two consultants:
Ewart Wetherill, Paoletti Associates, Acoustics
David Malman, Architectural Lighting Design
Commissioner Gipstein commended the library staff for providing stellar service in an
extremely challenging work environment.
b. Library 2000 Update - M. Manzo
Steering Committee met with Dolly Barnes, Marcia Manzo, FSL Board members and
Foundation Board. The Foundation will handle funds for the "Raising the Roof". The
Foundation is actively looking for a treasurer as an additional Board member. Bonnie
Stone has conceptual drawing for the art work for the invitations, bookmarks and aprons
for the event. The general setting and tone for the event is "swing" so music from the
40's, etc. It will not be formal. There will be a sit-down dinner and the event will cost
$50 per person.
Discussed asking Godbe Associates to present the pros/cons of placing a bond issue on a
March or November ballot.
, Discussed an All-City mailing re: status of library.
· Discussed eliciting Council support for Library Bond.
c. Identification of Potential Audiences for Speakers Bureau.
· List of Local Organizations
-Kiwanis Club, De Anza / Cupertino / Saratoga
-Saratoga Men's Club - Towse
-Montalvo Service Group - McDonald
-DAR - June
-Rotary - Burger
-Lions
-AAUW - Helen
-Chamber of Commerce - Mary Jean
-Newcomers - Manzo
-Historical Society
-Schools
-PTAs
-Hakone
-Saratoga Education Foundation
-Pen Women
-Senior Center
-Saratoga Ministerial Association
-League of Women Voters
· Outline of Script distributed.
· Staff Liaison, L. Bums, to track Speakers Bureau Activities
d. Election of Vice Chair
Commissioner McLaughlin nominated Commissioner Sessler for Vice Chair. Commissioner
Foscato seconded the nomination and Commissioner Sessler was elected Vice Chair 6/0.
e. Library Landscape Improvement Update
Lori Burns distributed a written plan documenting scheduled improvement. Chair Manzo
directed Lori Bums to inform City Staff that the safety items must be addressed prior to the
June 26, 1999, special event to manage liability.
VII. Reports
a. Susan Fuller, ConnO Librarian
· _. Addressed some confusion regarding Rohlf's Report - Abandon vs. Expand Library.
· JPA February 25, 1999, to decide whether CAC may reduce number of meetings.
· There may be a 1 billion dollar Statewide Library Bond issue on the November 2000 ballot.
b. Dolly Barnes, Community Librarian
Introducing a new service - Reader's Advisory - to assi st patrons select books.
c. Marcia Manzo - Library Commission Chair
, Advocacy Training: Citizens for Libraries - Sat., March 20, 1999, SF Public Library
Registration - $20.00/person
April 12 FSL meeting 6 pm at library. Panel discussion on Library Expansion and
Libraries in the Future.
d. Lori Burns, CiW Staff Representative
Currently recruiting for City Attorney, Assistant Engineer, Summer Recreation s
Staff, Weekend Custodian.
e. Janet McLaughlin, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries See Attached.
Library Awareness Week tentatively scheduled for October 11-18, 1999.
f. Sally Towse, Library Foundation No Report.
VIII. Adjournment
Commissioner Foscato made a motion to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Gipstein
seconded the motion. The motion carded and the meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. (6/0)
Prepared By:
Lori
City Staff Representative
Library Speakers' Bureau Activities
Date Audience Speaker
10/98 "Good'"'Government Group Sall7 Towse
0'2/99 Kiwanis Club Dolly Barnes
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