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Action Minutes
Library Commission
November 28, 1990
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Library Commission was held Wednesday
28, 1990. Foiiowing is a summary of the
I. Roll Call
Commissioners present: Brenner, Krezek, Mills,
Newby, Peacock, Watkins, Wood
Commissioners absent: None
II. Report on Posting of Commission Agenda
The agenda was posted on November 19, 1990.
III. Approval of Minutes
The October 24, 1990, minutes were approved
with suggestion to refer to small groups as
subcommittees rather than teams.
IV. Old Business
A. Council Approval of Request re Lois Thomas
Memorial
Staff Carolyn King reported that she has
ordered the bench and a bronze plaque. Chair
David Newby asked for assistance of
Library staff in setting up a dedication
event, probably in late January. David and
Carolyn will work on a letter to be sent to
former Commissioners inviting their parti-
cipation in funding. There was considerable
discussion on the pros and cons of asking for
a specified amount for a donation.
B. Discussion of Free-standing Book Drop
David reported on a visit to Sunnyvale to
see their library book drop. There was con-
sensus to form a sub-committee of Librarian
Dolly Barnes, Commissioner Barbara Wood and
David to develop options for a free-standing
book drop, and then prepare a letter to the
City Council stating the Commissions'
interest in the construction of a new book
drop. County Librarian Susan Fuller,
Dolly and Carolyn will work out criteria.
Everyone will report back at the January
meeting.
V. New Business
A. Discussion of Location and Design of Monument
Sign
There was discussion of the Council's
acceptance of the Rotary Club's offer to
design and install a new monument sign for
the Library. A design sub-committee of
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Commissioners Rich Brenner and Bobbie
Peacock will report in February on design
options.
B. Santa Clara County Library Commission Meeting
Susan provided an update on the Commission
Meeting of November 14. The County Board of
Supervisors will discuss the County Library
policy on R-rated videos on December 4.
After much discussion the Commission voted 6-
0-1 (Watkins abstaining) to write a brief
letter to the Board of Supervisors expressing
support for the County Library system
position.
C. Schedule for Council Meeting Attendance
The Commission accepted the schedule as pre-
sented through April and will discuss further
after new appointments to the Commission have
been made in February.
VI. Reports
Committees
Library Expansion Requirements
Bobbie reported on her research in the
historical records. This revealed that even
as the new library was opened people
expressed concern that some areas were too
small, and that there was no study area. She
also distributed a wish List from Dolly and a
list developed by Morgan Hill. She asked
that Commissioners read these and comment at
the next meeting. Commissioner Barry Mills
discussed his findings in a literature search
on other library expansion programs.
Public Awareness Campaign
Commissioner Fran Krezek reported that her
group had decided that before starting a
campaign the Commission needed to get support
of the City Council. The approach will be to
make a list of specifics with cost figures
and supporting material. The committee had
also developed a list of elements for a
successful public relations campaign. There
was discussion of creating a video of other
libraries. This would be shown to the
Council to demonstrate what the Commission
wanted. The committee will come back with a
more substantial plan, and David will also
become part of the committee.
opinion Survey
Bill discussed his meeting with Janice Yee
and the use of data from the Registrar of
Voters in polling. He will contact the
Mountain View library to learn what questions
were used in their poll.
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November City Council Meetings - Bill Watkins
Bill summarized the action at the November 7
Council meeting.
Susan Fuller, County Librarian
Susan distributed information on the next Ca1Tac
regional workshop. She also reported on the Los
Altos/Los Altos Hills successful tax override
measure. David will invite the Los Altos
Commission to attend the February meeting.
She also reported on the contract with the jails
for a feasibility study on providing library
service and the literacy program in the jails.
Dolly Barnes. Community Library Supervisor
Dolly mentioned the responsiveness of the deputies
during the recent incidents at the Library, and
distributed copies of the Los Altos building plan.
Carolyn King, City Staff Representative
No report
David Newby, Chair
No report
VII. Communications from City Council
None
VIII. Oral and Written Communications
None
PREPARED BY
arolyn King
Assistant to the City Manager
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