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BURLINGAME
Board of Trustees Agenda T
June 21st, 1994- 4:30 pm U19 Q4
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UGGESTED ACTION
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. BILLS: Approval
City Checks: $47,907.43
Special Fund: $ 1,108.56
Duncan Funds: $ .00
4. MINUTES: Approval
5. CORRESPONDENCE & COMMUNICATIONS: Information
a. Letter: Cynthia Ripley, Bull, Stockwell,Allen & Ripley
b. Letter: Jackie Speir, Calif. State Assemblywoman
c. Letter with attachments: Dede Alpert, Calif. State Assemblywoman
d. Letter: Sterling Speirn - Peninsula Community Foundation
e. Newspaper Article - Re: Graffiti at RCPL
f. Letter with attachments: Dallas Shaffer, Monterey County Librarian
(i�EPORTS: Information
a. City Librarian's Report
b. System Advisory Board: Trustee Cannon
c. Foundation Task Force: Trustees Herman & Cannon
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Trustee's Mailboxes Information
8. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Election of Officers for July 1994-June 1995 Action
b. Holiday Closures Discussion
c. Temporary Quarters Discussion
9. FROM THE FLOOR:
10.ADJOURNMENT:
Agenda)
U3WUIRLIN'CJ,AME
Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
May 17th, 1994
Call To Order:
The meeting of May 17th, 1994 was called to order by Secretary Robertson
at 4:30pm.
Trustees Present: Cannon, Dunbar, Herman & Robertson
Trustees Absent: Taylor
Staff Present: Mr. Alfred Escoffier, City Librarian
Mrs.Judy Gladysz, Administrative Secretary
Mr. Dennis Argyres, City Manager
Mr.Jerry Coleman, City Attorney
Mrs. Joan Manini, Childrens Librarian
Ms. Deanna Tomei, Circulation Supervisor
Ms. Esther Cummings, Reference Supervisor
Ms. Marilyn Morrison, Periodicals Supervisor
Others Present: Mayor O'Mahony
Councilwoman Knight
Susan Herman, City of Los Angeles
Carl Holt, City of Los Angeles
Bills:
M/S/C (Dunbar/Herman) unanimously to approve the payment of City
checks, Duncan and Special Fund checks.
Minutes of the Meeting of April 19th, 1994:
The Minutes were approved as written and ordered filed.
Correspondence and Communication:
Correspondence was mailed in the Trustee packets.
Reports:
Librarian's ReQort
There were no comments regarding the Librarian's Report.
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Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
a. Friends Requests, 1994-1995: M/S/C (Herman/Dunbar) unanimously to
approve the Request to the Friends for funds for fiscal year 1994-1995.
b. Speaker, Susan Herman: Librarian Escoffier introduced Susan Herman,
General Manager, Department of Telecommunications, City of Los Angeles who
gave a very informative talk on future telecommunications planning for the nee
library.
From the Floor:
Adjournment:
The meeting of May 17th, 1994 was adjourned at 6:15pm. The next regular
Board meeting will be held on June 21st at 4:30 in the Duncan Annex.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
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City Librarian's Report
June 21, 1994
Library Architect Chosen!
City Council has unanimously selected Group 4/Architecture of South San
Francisco, as the architectural firm to complete the design work for the reconstruction
of the main library. Group 4 has completed a number of large projects on the
peninsula including the South San Francisco Conference Center, the San Francisco
Airport Terminal, and several studies for local libraries in Daly City, San Bruno and
San Mateo County libraries.
Council expressed their enthusiasm for this, the largest civil project in their
tenure. The library was cited as the soul of the city, and obviously a much loved
community service and building.
The next steps in the design process include negotiation with the architectural
firm, development of a time table for the design work, and firming up options for
temporary quarters.
Wayne Gehrke will be the principal for the project. Wayne is a local resident,
involved in community activities and a frequent library user. I know we look forward to
working with Wayne and his design team in the years ahead to make this project a
great success!
Library Budget
The Library Budget was approved by the City Manager and the City Council at
the June 8th study session. A Public Hearing is scheduled for June 20th.
Easton Branch Maintenance
The re-carpeting of the Branch was completed on May 16th. The Branch has
now been painted inside and out, the stacks have been braced and the entire facility
re-carpeted. Some work has been done on the electrical system, but more will be
required to upgrade the lighting.
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Holiday Closures
We are experiencing a significant workload increase around holidays as
libraries nearby close one or two days before and/or after a holiday. We will plan to
stay open July 3rd, (the day before the Independence Day holiday) even though we
will be one of two open that day. San Mateo Library is now closed on Sundays during
the summer.
One holiday which is particularly difficult to cover is the day after Thanksgiving
(an official city holiday.) This day costs us twice as much to stay open as a regular
day. San Mateo and Burlingame are the only two libraries in the system open that
day. We may wish to review this at a later date.
Temporary Quarters
The physical facility and level of services for the library during the interim phase
of construction will continue to be studied as we begin work with the architect. The
Board may wish to outline priorities for service and housing for temporary quarters as
we begin to put together the options.
Legislative Update
Attached is a letter outlining the efforts to get library bond bills on the November
General Election ballot.
Dynix System Update
Dynix appears to be on schedule for installation in October. We have ordered
terminals for local use which will upgrade our current terminals and replace our
catalogs at the Branch, Children's and Audio Visual locations.
Reference Division
Tracy attended the nationwide ALA Teleseminar on May 12 at Foothill College.
The topic was "Achieving Breakthrough Service in Libraries." Major points covered
were: creating the customer driven library; expanding library reach and service; using
teamwork; and measuring service excellence.
Public Relations
The model of the design of the new library was on display at Art in the Park,
June 11 and 12. There was a great deal of interest in the model and the project. This
was a unique opportunity to talk one-on-one with the public about the project.
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Tracy developed a bookmark on composting that was used in a display for the
City of Burlingame at Art in the Park.
Children's Services
The Children's Summer Reading Club program "Peer-Amid Books--Read"
kicks off June 20th. Cathy and Lisa met with Round Table Pizza and arranged for
coupons for free pizzas as a reward for finishing the reading club.
During May, Cathy did a total of 32 programs including: 1 Saturday Story Time,
4 Preschool Story Times, 8 Toddler Story Times, 3 visits to Easton, and 16 programs
at schools (including 5 Summer Reading Club visits). These programs were attended
by a total of 744 children.
Easton Branch
The branch staff weeded some 2,300 books from the facility and rearranged the
stacks as part of the update. Aisles were made a bit wider. The sign above the door
has been repainted. A special thanks goes to Lisa Dunseth, Joan Manini, Paul
Dimitre, John Kreslake, Jenny Sterling, Eric Hannan and Patti Flynn for their hard
work moving books. The branch has also been wired in anticipation of Dynix.
Statistics will reflect approximately a 25% decrease for the month due to the closure
for re-carpeting.
Foundation Update
The Library Foundation task force has met several times during the past few
weeks and task force members are busy contacting community leaders to be a part of
the project. The task force will have a report at the Board meeting. The San Mateo
Library is currently completing their work toward development of a foundation for their
library.
Upcoming Events:
o City Council Budget Hearing, June 20, 7:30 pm
o Foundation Task Force, June 21 , 2:30 pm, California Room
o Library Board Meeting, June 21, 4:30 pm, "Election of Officers"
o Independence Day Closure, July 4
o Library Board Meeting, July 19, 4:30 pm
o Library Board Meeting, August 16, 4:30 pm
o Labor Day Closure, September 4 and 5
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STATISTICS FOR MAY 1994
REGISTERED BORROWERS: Total Registered:
Burlingame Adults 19,665
Burlingame Children 41072
Hillsborough Adults 2,845
Hillsborough Children 1 ,229
Universal Borrowers 1 ,091
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CIRCULATION ACTIVITY: Main Branch
Adult Print Materials(books, periodicals, pamphlets, paperbacks) 22,826 1,099
Children's Print Materials (books, periodicals, pamphlets, paperbacks) 7,067 795
Audio Visual Materials(records, cassettes, films, videos, cd's) 5,185 127
TOTALS: 35,078 2,021
Main Total 1994 Circ: 35,078 Main Total 1993 Circ: 33,647 = 4.25 % Inc.
Branch Total 1994 Circ: 2,021 Branch Total 1993 Circ: 2,479 =18.48 % Dec.
Grand Total 1994 Circ: 73 099 Grand Total 1993Circ: 36,126 = 2.69 % Inc.
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REFERENCE ACTIVITY: Questions Directions
Reference 5,097 1,509
Children's 352 170 ILL Borrowed: 288
Audio-Visual 596 697 ILL Lent: 591
Branch 127 59 ILL Total: 879
Total: 6,172 2,435
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COLLECTIONS: MAIN BRANCH TOTALVOLUMES
VOLUMES/TITLES VOLUMES MAIN & BRANCH
Ad.Non-Fiction 113,040 /106,635 4,665 117,705
Ch.Non-Fiction 19,215 / 17,595 3,345 22,560
YA Non-Fiction 1,775 / 1,715 90 1,865
Ad. Fiction 45,975 / 44,085 4,910 50,885
Ch. Fiction 15,740 / 15,520 4,855 20,595
YA Fiction 2,535 / 2,350 295 2,830
Reference 5,395 / 5,360 125 5.520
Totals: 203,675 /193,160 18,285 221,960
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OTHER MATERIALS:
Pamphlets 31,900 Paperbacks 1,800
Maps 1,800 Records 4,510
Cassettes 4,495 Video Tapes 1,095 Compact Discs 960
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Deposited with the City Treasurer: Main: $3,712.04 Branch: $185.90
Xerox: $1,065.00 Rent: $1,733.65
Duncan: $10,000.00
Donations: $ 60.00 Total: $16,756.59
Estimated User Traffi c: 32,260 aily Average: 1,075
Total Meetings Held in Community Room: 9 Attendance: 250 - Children's Programs: 1 Attendance: 90
MV'N HLY REPORT
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OUTREACH ACTIVITIES
1 . Vclunteer Co:rdinator
A. Hours worked 41 .5
2. Volunteers
A. Nimber of volunteers 4 + 4 Friends
B. Hours contributed 17 + 7.5= 24.5
3. Shut-in Patrons---Individual Visits
A. Number of patrons 12 + 30
B. Number of visits ff,8'E 20
C. Items circulated 128
4. Shut-in Patrons--Institutional Visits
visits Materials circulated
A. Hacienda 4 ?n
B.
C. Easter Seals 1 40
D. Care Nest
E. Marion Convent 1 ?n
5, Totals
A. Shut-in patrons �g
B. Visits made 2n C. Items circulated 222
Comments/Activities
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Mr. AI Escoffier
City Librarian
Burlingame Library
480 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Al,
Thanks for your kind note. We were of course heartbroken
about the outcome, but wish you and the rest of the staff the
best as the project moves along. We will follow it with interest.
I hope we can rely on you for a reference for the early scoping
studies and schematic design of the library. As I've said alp
along, we're happy that Burlingame is getting a new library,
ggiven the unenthusiastic reception that our initial study received
Ehree years ago. I would appreciate it if you would copy this
_ letter to the members of the board and other key staff with
whom we've worked.
Your sincerely,
BULL STOCKWELL ALLEN&RIPLEY
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ASSEIVIBLY
K Jacqueline Speier
Representing
San Mateo County
ASSEMBL`! MAJORITY WHIP
May 6, 1994
Mr. Alfred Escoffier
City Librarian
480 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010-4083
Dear Mr. Alfred Escoffier:
It was truly a disappointment to have missed your visit to the
State Capitol last week. It is always my pleasure to meet with
the constituents of my district .
The Public Library System with equal access provided to all
members of the community is a service to continually fight to
preserve . Your tireless efforts on behalf of the Libraries in
San Mateo County and throughout California are to be commended.
Please continue to express your concerns to my office so that I
may best represent you in the State Assembly.
All the best,
ac ie Speier
St to Assemblywoman
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Burlingame, CA 94010-4083
Dear Mr. Escoffier:
Enclosed for your review is a packet which I recently sent to
newspaper editors throughout the state, seeking their support for
my measure Assembly Bill 61 . This bill would place on the November
ballot a $100 million bond measure for the construction and
modernization of library facilities.
This legislation is currently pending in the Senate
Appropriations Committee. Ultimately, in order to ensure that this
measure is placed on the ballot, the Administration and the
Leadership of both the Assembly and Senate must be convinced that
it contributes to the overall well-being of the state and our local
communities.
I hope this information is of assistance to you should you
receive any inquiries from local newspapers or residents . If you
would like any additional information, please contact Lisa Giroux
in my capitol office at (916)445-2112 .
sincerely,
DEDE ALPERT
Assemblywoman
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AMENDED IN SENATE MARCH 22, 1994
AMENDED IN SENATE FEBRUARY 22, 1994
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JANUARY 27, 1994
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY SEPTEMBER 1, 1993
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE-1993-94 REGULAR SESSION
ASSEMBLY BILL No. 61
Introduced by Assembly Member Alpert
(Principal coauthor: Senator Killea)
(Coauthor: Senator Kelley)
December 23, 1992
An act to add Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 19985)
to Part 11 of the Education Code, relating to financing a
library construction and renovation program by providing
C the funds necessary therefor through the issuance and sale of
bonds of the State of California and by providing for the
handling and disposition of those funds, and declaring the
urgency thereof, to take effect immediately.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 61, as amended, Alpert. Public Library Learning and
Literacy Expansion Act of 1994.
Existing law provides, under the California Library
Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 1988, for the
issuance of $75,000,000 in state general obligation bonds to
provide funds for grants to any city, county, city and county,
or district for the acquisition, construction, remodeling, or
rehabilitation of facilities for public library services.
This bill would enact the Public Library Learning and
Literacy Expansion Act of 1994 which, if adopted, would
authorize the issuance, pursuant to the State General
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bligation Bond Law, of bonds in the amount of$100,000,000,
;elusive of refunding bonds, as specified, for the purpose of 2 Article 2. Program Provisions
lancing a similar library construction and renovation 3
-ogram. The bill would authorize the use of proceeds from 4 19987. The proceeds of bonds issued and sold
pose bonds to fund certain project applications that were 5 pursuant to this chapter shall be deposited in the fund.
ibmitted under the California Library Construction and 6 19988. All moneys deposited in the fund shall be
enovation Bond Act of 1988, but did not receive funding 7 available for grants to any city, county, city and cotinty,
cider that act. 8 or district that is authorized at the time of the project
The bill would provide for the submission of the bond act 9 application to own and maintain a facility for the
the voters at the November 8, 1994, general election in 10 acquisition, construction,remodeling, or rehabilitation of
Icordance with specified law. 11 facilities for public library services.
'Phis bill would declare that it is to take effect immediately 12 19989. The grant -funds authorized pursuant to
an urgency statute. 13 Section 19988,and the matching funds provided pursuant
Vote: %. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: yes. 14 to Section 19994, shall be used by the recipient for any of
tate-mandated local program: no. 15 the following purposes:
16 (a) Acquisition or construction of new facilities or
"1?te people of the State of California do enact as follows: 17 additions to existing facilities.
18 (b) Acquisition of land necessary for purposes of
1 SECTION 1. Chapter 12 (commencing with Section 19 subdivision (a).
2 19985) is added to Part 11 of the Education Code, to read: 20 (c) Remodeling of existing public library facilities, or
3 21 of other facilities for the purpose of their conversion to
•� CHAPTER 12. PUBLIC LIBRARY LEARNING AND 22 public library facilities.
5 LITERACY EXPANSION ACT OF 1994 23 (d) Procurement or installation,or both,of furnishings
6 24 and equipment required to make a facility fully operable,
7 Article 1. General Provisions 25 if the procurement or installation is part of a construction
8 26 or remodeling project funded pursuant to this section.
9 19985. This chapter shall be known and may be cited 27 (e) Payment of fees charged by architects, engineers,
10 as the Public Library Learning and Literacy Expansion 28 and other professionals, whose services are required to
I I Act of 1994. 29 plan or execute a project authorized pursuant to this
12 19986. As used in this chapter, the following terms 30 chapter.
13 have the following meanings: 31 (f) Appropriate works of art to enhance a public
14 (a) "Committee" means the California Library 32 library facility, for which purpose an amount not to
15 Construction and Renovation Finance Committee 33 exceed 1 percent of the cost of construction of the project
16 created pursuant to Section 19972. 34 may be expended. .
17 (b) "bund" means the California Library 35 19989.5. (a) An applicant for a grant for the
18 Construction and Renovation Fund created pursuant to 36 acquisition, construction,remodeling, or rehabilitation of
19 Section 19955. 37 public library facilities under this chapter on land not
20 (c) "Board" means the California Library 38 currently possessed by that applicant, for a project that
21 Construction and Renovation Board created pursuant to 39 does not include an application for a grant to acquire that
22 Section 19952. 40 land pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 19989, shall be
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1 deemed to comply with any administrative condition 1 shall be awarded through competitive bidding pursuant
2 adopted pursuant to this chapter that the applicant own 2 to Part 3 (commencing with Section 20100) of Division 2
:3 t he land, if the application is accompanied by a copy of 3 of the Public Contract Code.
4 a court order issued in an eminent domain action 4 19992. This chapter shall be administered by the State
5 pursuant to Section 1255.410 of the Code of Civil 5 Librarian, who shall adopt rules, regulations, and policies
6 Procedure that entitles the applicant to possession of the 6 for the implementation of the chapter.
7 land. 7 19993. A city, county, city and county, or district max*
8 (b) The terms "purchase of land" and "acquisition of 8 apply to the State Librarian for a grant pursuant to this
9 land," as used in this chapter, or in any rule, regulation, 9 chapter, as follows:
0 or policy adopted by the State Librarian pursuant to 10 (a) Each application shall be for a proj8ct for a
1 Section 19992, include, but are not limited to, the 11 purpose authorized by Section 19989.
2 acquisition of land by eminent domain. For that purpose, 12 (b) The applicant shall request not less than one
3 the eligible cost of acquisition shall be the fair market 13 hundred thousand dollars ($100,000) per project.
4 value of the property as defined by Article 4 14 (c) No application shall be submitted for a project for
5 (commencing with Section 1263.310) of Chapter 9 of 15 which construction bids already have been advertised.
6 "Title 7 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure. However, 16 19994. (a) Each grant recipient shall provide
7 if title to the land will not be transferred until after the 17 matching funds from any available source in an amount
8 application is submitted for a grant for the acquisition of 18 equal to 35 percent of the costs of the project. The
9 the land, the eligible cost of acquisition shall not exceed 19 remaining 65 percent of the costs of the project shall be
0 the appraised value of the land. 20 provided through allocations from the fund.
1 19990. No grant funds authorized pursuant to Section 21 (b) Qualifying matching funds shall be cash
2 19988, or matching funds provided pursuant to Section 22 expenditures in the categories specified in Section 19989
3 19994, shall be used by a recipient for any of the following 23 which are made not earlier than five years prior to the
1 purposes: 24 submission of the application to the State Librarian.
i 00 I3ooks and other library materials. 25 Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (c), in-kind
6 (b) Administrative costs of the project, including, but 26 expenditures shall not qualify as matching funds.
7 not limited to, the costs of any of the following: 27 (c) Land.donated or otherwise acquired for use as a
Is (1 ) Preparation of the grant application. 28 site for the facility, including, but not limited lo, land
9 (2) Procurement of matching funds. 29 purchased more than five years prior to the submission of
I► (3) Conducting an election for obtaining voter 30 the application to the State Librarian, may be credited
1 approval of the project. 31 , towards the 35 percent matching funds requirement at its
2 (4) Plan checking and code compliance inspections. 32 appraised value as of the date of the application.
3 (c) luterest or other carrying charges for financing the 33 (d) Architect fees for plans and drawings for librar%-
I project, including, but not limited to, costs of loans or 34 renovation and new construction, including plans and
5 lease-purchase agreements in excess of the direct costs of 35 drawings purchased more than five years prior to the
6 aiiN7 of the authorized purposes specified in Section 19989. 36 submission of the application to the State Librarian, may
7 ((1) Any ongoing operating expenses for the facility, its 37 be credited towards the 35 percent matching funds
8 personnel, supplies, or any other library operations. 38 requirement.
9 19991. All construction contracts for projects funded 39 19995. (a) The estimated costs of a project for which
► in part through grants awarded pursuant to this chapter 40 an application is submitted shall be consistent with
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1 normal public construction costs in the applicant's area. 1 facility, or both, for which that funding was granted to a
2 (b) An applicant wishing to construct a project having 2 replacement site and facility acquired or constructed for
3 costs that exceed normal public construction costs in the 3 the purpose of providing public library direct service.
4 applicant's area may apply for a grant in an amount not 4 (c) If the facility, or any part thereof, acquired,
5 to exceed 65 percent of the normal costs if the applicant 5 constructed, remodeled, or rehabilitated with grants
6 certifies that it is capable of financing the remainder of 6 received pursuant to this chapter ceases to be used for
7 the project costs from other sources. 7 public library direct service prior to the expiration of the
8 19996. Once an application has been approved by the ` 8 period specified in subdivision (a), the board shall be
9 board and included in the State Librarian's request to the 9 entitled to recover, from the grant recipient or the
10 committee, the amount of funding to be provided to the 10 recipient's successor in the maintenance of the facility, an
I 1 applicant shall not be increased. Any actual changes in 11 amount that bears the same ratio to the value of the
12 project costs shall be the full responsibility of the 12 facility, or the appropriate part thereof, at the time it
13 applicant. If the amount of funding that is provided is 13 ceased to be used for public library direct service as the
14 greater than the cost of the project, the applicant shall 14 amount of the grant bore to the cost of the facility or the
1.5 return that portion of the funding that exceeds the cost 15 appropriate part thereof. For purposes of this subdivision,
16 of' the project to the State Librarian. 16 the value of the facility, or the appropriate part thereof,
17 19997. In reviewing applications, the board shall 17 shall be determined by the mutual agreement of the
18 consider all of the following factors: 18 board and the grant recipient or its successor, or through
19 (a) Needs of urban and rural areas. 19 an action brought for that purpose in the superior court.
20 (b) Population growth. 20 (d) The board may release the grant recipient or the
21 (c) Changing concepts of public library service. 21 recipient's successor in the maintenance of the facility
22 (d) Distance of the proposed project from other 22 from its obligation under subdivision (a), and waive the
23 existing and proposed facilities. 23 requirements of subdivision (c), if the board determines
2-1 (e) Age and condition of the facility. 24 that so doing-would not diminish the quality of public
25 (f) Demonstrated ability of the applicant to support 25 library service in the community served by the facility.
26 the ongoing expenses of the facility. 26 (e) Notwithstanding subdivision (f) of Section 16724
27 If, after an application has been submitted, material 27 of the Government Code,any money recovered pursuant
28 changes occur that would alter the evaluation of an 28 to subdivision (c) shall be deposited in the fund, and shall
29 application, the State Librarian may accept an additional 29 be available for the purpose of awarding grants for other
30 written statement from the applicant for the board's 30 projects.
31 consideration. 31
32 19998. (a) A facility, or the part thereof, acquired, 32 Article 3. Fiscal Provisions
33 constructed, remodeled, or rehabilitated with grants 33
34 received pursuant to this chapter shall be dedicated to 34 20000. Bonds in the total amount of one hundred
35 public library direct service use for a period of not less 35 million dollars ($100,000,000), exclusive of refunding
36 than 20 years following completion of the project. 36 bonds, or so much thereof as is necessary, may be issued
37 (b) The interest of the state in land or a facility, or 37 and sold to provide a fund to be used in accordance with,
38 both, pursuant to the funding of a project under this 38 and for carrying out the purposes expressed in, this
39 chapter, as described in subdivision (a), may be 39 chapter, including all acts amendatory thereof and
40 transferred by the State Librarian from the land or 40 supplementary thereto, and to be used to reimburse the
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1 General Obligation Bond Expense Revolving Fund `�,; 1 20002. (a) For purposes of this chapter, the
2 ptirsuant to Section 16724.5 of the Government Code. 2 California Library Construction and Renovation Finance
:1 Tlw bonds when sold, shall be and constitute a valid and 3 Committee created pursuant to Section 19972 is the
4 briding obligation of the State of California, and the full 4 "committee" as that term is used in the State General
:i faith and credit of the State of California is hereby 5 Obligation Bond Law.
6 pledged for the punctual payment of both principal of, 6 (b) For purposes of the State General Obligation Bond
7 and interest on, the bonds as the principal and interest 7 Law,the California Library Construction and Renovation
8 become due and payable. 8 Board is designated the "board."
9 200(x1.5. (a) In addition to the purposes authorized in 9 20003. The committee shall determine whether oi-
1 0
rl0 Section 20000, the board may use proceeds from the sale 10 not it is necessary or desirable to issue bonds authorized
I I of bonds pursuant to this chapter to fund a project for 11 pursuant to this chapter in order to carry out the actions
12 NvIiich both of the following conditions are met: 12 specified in this chapter, including all acts amendatory
1:3 (1) The applicant previously applied for funding for 13 thereof and supplementary thereto, and, if so, the
14 tbat sane project under Chapter 11 (commencing with 14 amount of bonds to be issued and sold. Successive issues
15 Section 19950), and the State Librarian found the project 15 of bonds may be authorized and sold to carry out those
16 to be eligible for funding under that chapter, but the 16 actions progressively,and it is not necessary that all of the
17 project was not funded under that chapter. 17 bonds authorized to be issued be sold at any one time.
I8 (2) Not later than a date 60 days after the effective 18 20004. There shall be collected each year and in the
19 date of this chapter, the governing body of the applicant 19 same manner and at the same time as other state revenue
20 certifies to the State Librarian by resolution, supported 20 is collected, in addition to the ordinary revenues of the
21 by official action taken at an open meeting of the 21 state, a sum in an amount required to pay the principal
22 governing body, that the applicant requests funding for 22 of, and interest on, the bonds each year. It is the duty of
23 the application under this section. 23 all officers charged by law with any duty in regard to the
24 (b) Any project that is funded pursuant to this section 24 collection of the revenue to do and perform each and
25 shall comply with the regulations set forth in Chapter 1 25 every act that is necessary to collect that additional sutn.
26 (cornrnencing with Section 20410) of Division 2 of Title 26 20005. Notwithstanding Section 13340 of the
27 5 of, and Chapter 16 (commencing with Section 16-101) 27 Government Code, there is hereby appropriated from
28 of Part 1 of Title 24 of, the California Code of Regulations, 28 the General Fund in the State Treasury, for the purposes
29 and with any additional requirements set forth in Article 29 of this chapter, an amount that will equal the total of the.
30 2 (conunencing with Section 19955) of Chapter 11, but 30 following:
31 shall be exempt from Article 2 (commencing with 31 (a) The sum annually necessary to pay the principal of,
32 Section 19987). 32 and interest on, bonds issued and sold pursuant to this
3:3 2(HX)I. The bonds authorized by this chapter shall be 33 chapter, as the principal and interest become due and
31 prepared, executed, issued, sold, paid, and redeemed as 34 payable.
;3.5 provided in the State General Obligation Bond Law 35 (b) The sum that is necessary to carry out the
36 Whapter 4 (commencing with Section 16720) of Part 3 of 36 provisions of Section 20006, appropriated without regard
37 Division 4 of Title 2 of the Government Code), and all of 37 to fiscal years.
38 the provisions of that law apply to the bonds and to this 38 20006. For the purposes of carrying out this chapter,
39 chapter and are hereby incorporated in this chapter as 39 the Director of Finance may authorize the withdrawal
40 though set forth in full in this chapter. 40 from the General Fund of an amount or amounts not to
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1 Constitution the disbursement of these proceeds is not
1 exceed the amount of the unsold bonds that have been �jk , p
2 authorized to be sold for the purpose of carrying out this 2 subject to the limitations imposed by that article.
3 chapter. Any amounts withdrawn shall be deposited in 3 20011. Not more than 3 percent of the amounts
4 the fund. Any money made available under this section 4 deposited in the fund pursuant to this chapter may be
5 shall be returned to the General Fund, with interest at 5 appropriated in the annual Budget Act to the State
6 the rate earned by the money in the Pooled Money 6 Librarian to use for the actual amount of office,
7 Investment Account during the time the money was `' 7 personnel, and other customary and usual expenses
R withdrawn from the General Fund pursuant to this 8 incurred in the direct administration of grant projects
9 section, from money received from the sale of bonds for 9 pursuant to this chapter, including, but not limited to,
10 the purpose of carrying out this chapter. 10 expenses incurred by the State Librarian in providing
11 2(XX)7. The board may request the Pooled Money 11 technical assistance to an applicant for a grant under this
12 Investment Board to make a loan from the Pooled Money 12 chapter.
13 Investment Account, in accordance with Section 16312 of 13 SEC. 2. Section 1 of this act shall take effect upon the
14 the Government Code, for the purposes of carrying out 14 adoption by the voters of the Public Library Learning
15 this chapter. The amount of the request shall not exceed 15 and Literacy Expansion Act of 1994,as set forth in Section
16 the amount of the unsold bonds which the committee has, 16 1 of this act.
17 by resolution, authorized to be sold for the purpose of 17 SEC. 3. Section 1 of this act shall be submitted to the
18 carrying out this chapter. The board shall execute any 18 voters at the November 8, 1994, general election in
19 documents required by the Pooled Money Investment 19 accordance with provisions of the Government Code and
20 Board to obtain and repay the loan. Any amounts loaned I' ► 20 the Elections Code governing submission of statewide
21 shall be deposited in the fund to be allocated by the board � ••� 21 measures to the voters.
22 in accordance with this chapter. 22 SEC. 4. Notwithstanding any other provision of lav,
23 20008. Any bonds issued and sold pursuant to this 23 all ballots of the election shall have printed thereon and
24 chapter may be refunded by the issuance of refunding 24 in a square thereof, the words: "Public Library Learning
25 bonds in accordance with Article 6 (commencing with 25 and Literacy Expansion Act of 1994," and in the same
26 Section 16780) of Chapter 4 of Part 3 of Division 2 of Title 26 square under those words, the following in 8-point type:
27 2 of the Government Code. Approval by the electors of 27 "This act provides for a bond issue of one hundred million
28 the state for the issuance of bonds under this chapter shall 28 dollars ($100,000,000) to provide funds for a library
29 include the approval of the issuance of any bonds issued 29 construction and renovation program." Opposite the
30 to refund any bonds originally issued or any previously 30 square, there shall be left spaces in which the voters may
31 issued refunding bonds. 31 place a cross in the manner required by law to indicate
32 20009. All money deposited in the fund that is derived 32 whether they vote for or against the•act.
33 from premium and accrued interest on bonds sold 33 Where the voting in the election is done by means of
34 pursuant to this chapter shall be reserved in the fund and 34 voting machines used pursuant to law in the manner that
35 shall be available for transfer to the General Fund as a 35 carries out the intent of this section, the use of the voting
36 credit to expenditures for bond interest. 36 machines and the expression of the voters' choice by
37 2(x)10. The Legislature hereby finds and declares 37 means thereof are in compliance with this section.
38 that, inasmuch as the proceeds from the sale of bonds 38 SEC. 5. This act is an urgency statute necessary for
39 authorized by this chapter are not "proceeds of taxes" as 39 the immediate preservation of the public peace, health,
40 that term is used in Article XIII B of the California 40 or safety within the meaning of Article IV of the
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2 constituting the necessity are:
3 In order for the Public Library Learning and Literary
4 Expansion Act of 1994 to be submitted to the voters at the
5 November 8, 1994, general election, it is necessary that
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May 16 , 1994 UTILITIEsaCO'."!1ERCE
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Judy Conrad, Editorial Page WOMEN SLEGaLAT1IECAUCUS
Editor
Alameda Times Star
1516 Oak Street
Alameda, CA 94501
Dear Ms . Conrad:
A recent report by the California Library Association found
that on a per capita basis California ranks last in the nation in
providing access to public libraries!
I have introduced Assembly Bill 61 , the Public Library
Learning and Literacy Expansion Act of 1994, in an effort to remedy
the unfortunate decline of California's public libraries . This
measure, if signed into law, would place a $100 million state
general obligation bond measure before voters on the November, 1994
ballot. If enacted by the voters, AB 61 will allow us to address
the demand for local libraries in growing communities while
rehabilitating older libraries in others.
The last needs assessment conducted by the State Librarian
concluded that local libraries were in need of over
$1 billion in capital facilities improvements . AB 61 would
authorize the California Library Construction Board to provide
grants to any local government agency providing library services ,
if the agency contributes in matching funds. The measure
establishes criteria for bond funding, including the needs of urban
and rural areas, population growth, and condition of existing
library facilities .
The mainstay for library facility funding is the general
obligation bond. Not since 1988, when Proposition 85 passed, have
voters had the opportunity to vote on a public library facility
measure. Proposition 85 authorized the expenditure of $75 million
in general obligation bonds under the California Library
Construction and Renovation Act. In the near future, California
will have 24 public libraries, approximately 1/2 million square
feet of new public library space, funded through a partnership of
state and local governments. Yet, local jurisdictions are still
confronted with the need to modernize antiquated libraries and
build new facilities .
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The public library system is among the most efficient of all
public services , yet libraries receive less than 1 percent of the
tax dollar. All over California public libraries are trying to
cope with significant reductions brought about through cuts to
local government. Despite the decrease in library funding,
Californians are making even heavier use of public library
services. In the last two years, library attendance has increased
from 85 million to almost 90 million while reference questions have
increased from 38 million to 45 million. fhe library system
provides a lifeline for youngsters needing help with homework, the
unemployed seeking information related to job searches , and adults
with limited education seeking a brighter future. And, let's not
forget the simple pleasure of searching through the stacks for that
one book which succeeds in capturing our imagination for hours on
end.
I hope you will take this opportunity to review the enclosed
materials and support this important bond measure on your editorial
pages . Please feel free to call on me or my staff-person
Lisa Giroux at ( 916)445-2112 , if you would like further information
regarding this bill .
Sincerely,
DEDE ALPERT
Assemblywoman
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Enclosures
SOME SUPPORTERS OF AB 61 INCLUDE:
California Library Association
City & County of San Francisco
City of San Diego
City of Berkeley
City of Oakland
Alameda County Library
California Faculty Association
Friends of the Castro Valley Library
City of Poway
Sonoma County Library
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By Jon Engellenner started or completed construction on 10 [teed had her way of describing drop-in- teers to help operate the now library when
Bee 6tatiWriter prisons since 1990 and is paying $629 mil- the-bucket funding for libraries: "The it opens next April. The 10,260-84tuare-foot
lion annually on prison construction bonds. amount of money spent in one year on the facility will serve a diverse clientele.
Granite Bay residents felt good Thursday These facts were not lost on some of the lottery is enough to operate the state's li- "We have a large population of children
about bucking the statewide trend as Choy 60 people who showed up Thursday for the brnries for 30 or 40 years." with tremendous and varied reeds, we
shoveled boil at the groundbreaking for a groundbreaking on Douglas Boulevard. The temporary branch library serving a have a large population of retired people
$2.4 million library instead of a prison. Granite Bay residents, 2,000 strong, said in Granite Bay population of 15,000 is a store- who are heavy readers; we [lave a large r
Public library construction, unlike prix- petitions(A)thr, Placer County Board of Su- front bole-in-the-wall. The population of number of entrepreneurs who work from '
on-building, admittedly isn't a growth in- pervisors in 1991 that they wanted a new the mostly upscale, semi-rural area be- their homes who need library services and
dustry in California. county library branch above all else for tween Roseville and Folsom Lake will dou- information,"Anderson said. i
Only 24 library projects have been fi- their community. Elaine Reed, county li- ble in the coming years, according to Sheila Granite[lay's was one of 22 new librarie3 r
nanoed by a $75 million construction bond brarian,said about two-thirds of the Gnanc- Anderson,a school board member and pres- approved for state financing,noted Fichnrd r
act approved by voters in 1988. But city ing will come from the bond act and the rest ident of the Granite Bay Friends of the Li• 13, flail, Library Construction Bond Act
and county budget problems closed 25 li- from the county budget and community brary. tier group has pledged $45,000 to
brnries last year. By contrast, the state has fund-raisers. the construction fund and a force of volun- Please live LIBRARY, page B4
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CORRESPONDENCE "D"
C0M ti1U N ITY
�- Fou N DATION
May 10, 1994
Al Escoffier
Burlingame Public Library
480 Primrose
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Mr. Escoffier,
With appreciation for your continued support of the
Peninsula community, I'm pleased to enclose your quarterly fund DIRECTORS
statement for the first quarter of 1994. Hon. Thomas M.Jenkins,Chair
Thomas E. Bailard
Beginning this year, the Duncan Fund will be invested for Hugh C. Burroughs
T.Jack Foster,Jr.
total return along with the general assets of the Foundation. Over Albert) Horn.Esq.
time the Fund will enjoy the benefits of investment as a portion of Charles B.Johnson
assets totallingover $60 million. In 1993, our total return was
Robert C. Kirkwood
13.54 %. If you have any questions about this investment policy, Karen Van Hoesen Olson
please contact our Vera Bennett Director of Finance and
, John l'Renshaw
Administration, at the Foundation offices. Gordon Russell
William Wilson 111
The yearly audit prepared for the Foundation by the Rosemary Young
accounting firm of Hood and Strong is now available. Its central
financial statements will be condensed in our annual report, due EXSterling K.Sterling
K Speirn
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
out in the summer. If you would like a copy of the complete audit,
please call me or Vera Bennett. We'll be happy to send you one.
We greatly appreciate your philanthropic partnership with
the Foundation. I hope you will let me know if we can assist you in
fulfilling other of your charitable goals.
Sincerely,
J
Sterli g K: Speirn
Execu ' e Director
TEL. (415) 358-9369 FAX. (415) 158-981-
1700 SOUTH EL CAMINO REAL, NO, 300, SAN MATEO, CALIFORNIA 94402 - 3049
PENINSULA COMNvIUNITY FOUNDATION DDUN
05/04/94
Roger & Jean Hunt Duncan
FUND BALANCE
For the period 01/01/94 through 03/31/94
(Fiscal-Year months 1 through 3 inclusive)
BEGINNING FUND BALANCE (as of 01/01/94): $626,146.78
STATEMENT OF ACTIVITY:
REVENUES
Interest & Dividends 7,682.96
Gains (Losses), Realized 26,468.78-
Gains (Losses), Unealized 13,286.16-
Contributions 0.00
Other 0.00
ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 782.68-
FUND TRANSFERS 0.00
GRANTS AWARDED 0.00
Total Activity: 32,854.66-
ENDING FUND BALA.N`CE (as of 3/31/94) $ 593,292.12
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REDWOOD CITY-- The showpiece fain lil,ru0
here has been a source of great conuutiuity pride sill.,
being named the 1992 National Library of the Year.
But nobody's pointing with pride to whal Il:,s
.'L t ,` happened in the past year as vandals have rimic,l
+ + t
.m x �y, ,�_ �,_, ,. „�,y,• -, . .{��+ chairs,tables and other Furniture wilh grul'fil i
So city officiais have Clime up \\'ith „ t,L,i, i:,
declare the downtown facility graffiti I'rce zouu :u1,t
s 1, to put these so-called artists out of circulation.
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t�' Phis is the most public buildint, m the city. This
'it$` belongs to the city and we have an obligation to keep it
beautiful," Karen Rollin Duffy,assistant lil;rary
director, said Monday.
e I It just doesn't seem fair to have some people
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T,. . i# & i t ^Tl� + destroying it.,,
1 � As she walked through the young-adult readinit
section and the children's room, virtually all 111,•
leather chairs were completely coveed will,
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4; tables with acrylic tops to prevent lire , „ou 1,, 1;
further defaced, bill even nlore er,t.:rPIASIut;
pried them off.
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of graffiti may he a sign ol'tl,c :,I1, .
disgusted by it.
"I don't understand it 1'111 101t111�' pu,:11
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They are wrecking things," shC C01111,l,.iu. 11
1:. 6}ss g ,k The Clly Council bion Will Cow;idt'l a 1111:1111 .11
tl declare the library at 104A Middlelk•ld 1:,,,141 .1
graffiti-free zone, modeled :+Ile, Ih,l 11111; 11;, „111
now established around some San tJ:1t�u t'„u1,1�
schools.
Under the plan,which reportedly is the first for a
MIKE RUSSELUThe Times library in San Mateo County,a campaign would be
Assistant library director Karen Rollin Duffy shows a damaged chair. See LIBRARY, Page A2
have to pay," Buchan said.
Library The library staff does the best
it can to monitor troublemakers
Continued from Page One and to confiscate felt pens, but
undertaken to: Rollin Duffy said they don't
• Completely eradicate graffiti often catch those who are doing
in the library by a predeter- it.
mined target date and then keep "There's no way we have the
the library totally free of mark- staff to see everything that's
ings after that. going on. We're hoping to get
• Begin a public education volunteers, maybe some young
plan and hand out fliers to people,"she said.
patrons and parents advising The city is still tallying up the
them that the library is now daily clean-up costs but esti-
graffiti-free. . mates it has spent at least$5,004
• Ask youths and students to in recent months.
help monitor the library and The exterior of the building is
offer rewards for those who join frequently washed with a special
in the campaign. !cleaning solution to remove
• Establish stiffer penalties for 'graffiti, the walls and elevator
vandals, who could be required are cleaned daily, and the
to help clean up the graffiti or dozens of tables in the library
could be banned from using the have been refinished twice in
�. facility. Restitution for damages the past two years.
also would be sought. "This money could be spent
Mayor Judy Buchan said the instead on recreation programs,
city can take local action to playground equipment, library
increase the penalties although materials," Rollin Duffy said.
some state legislative help also A group of students from
may be sought. Hoover School in Redwood City,
She said one of the most effec- I
visiting the library and seated in
tive tools may be to make those chairs covered with graffiti, said
who mark up the library pay the they agree that the people doing
clean-up costs. this should be punished.
"That's the first step in send- "It`s bad because it makes the
ing a message to the community library look ugly," said Angel
and parents that they're going to Aguilar, 10.
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MONTEREY COUNTY
FREE LIBRARIES 26 Central Avenue,Salinas, California 93901
408-424-3244
DALLAS Y.SHAFFER • XHrJ� ,
COUNTY UBRAMAN
June 6, 1994
Dear Libr Director:
A small committee of library directors has been formed to
insure that our State legislators are fully aware of community
support for a library bond on a future statewide ballot. We
have agreed to cover Northern California libraries for this
initiative. Judith Auth (Riverside City County) , Wayne
Pearson (Cerritos) , and Cliff Lange (Carlsbad) have agreed to
work with the directors in Southern California.
At this time, we are writing to follow up on your agreement to
help with a letter-writing campaign to your State legislators
and members of the Assembly Ways and Means Committee, Senate
Appropriations Committee, and the "Big 5" about the importance
of SB 174 (Marks) and AB 61 (Alpert) .
We believe that the bond issues will be decided within the
next 3 weeks; therefore, we would like you to:
1. ask you local jurisdictions to endorse these measures;
2 . write to your own legislators seeking their support;
3 . write to members of the above-mentioned committees;
4 . ask Friends and leading citizens in your community to
write in support.
Your letter should include a list of your local library needs.
We are attaching a short description of the legislation, short
arguments for the bond acts, and a list of your committee
members to assist you in your effort.
Thanks for your help.
Sincerely,
:::
Martin Gomez Dallas Y. Zhaffer
Director of Library Services County Librarian
Oakland Public Library Monterey County Free Libraries
encls.
SAMPLE LETTER
Dear [Legislator's Name]
I support a State bond act providing matching funds for the
construction and/or renovation of public library buildings.
California can no longer afford to rank 50th among the 50
states in its support for public libraries. The library
fills too vital a role in our communities and in our society
to tolerate this situation. The library enhances the
quality of life for all: our young people receive homework
help to succeed in school; our businesses find the informa-
tion they need to succeed in the marketplace; all Califor-
nians have opportunities to learn.
The voters approved Proposition 85 in 1988, which funded 24
library projects, but California's libraries are in need of
over $1 billion for construction of new - buildings and for
renovation of older facilities.
Monterey County Free Libraries has been fortunate to open a
library building in Greenfield using matching funds provided
by Proposition 85. Unfortunately we also have other com-
munities in our area, like Soledad and Marina, which have
library buildings that are too small to adequately serve
their residents, and which would benefit from state funds to
construct new facilities.
I urge you to place a library bond act, like SB 174 or AB 61
on the November ballot, to let the voters of California
decide on the issue of public library construction.
I will support such an initiative and encourage others to do
SO.
Sincerely,
[Joan Citizen]
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California Library Association • 717 K Street, Suite 300 • Sacramento, California 95814 916/447-8541
LIBRARY BOND ACTS
Public Library Learning
Literacy Expansion Act of 1994
Description:
Two bond acts, which would provide funds for public library construction, continue to make
progress in the California Legislature. Both bills are essentially the same, but have different
funding levels.
Senate Bill 174 by Senator Milton Marks is for $150 million, and has passed the full Senate as
well as the Assembly Local Government committee. It is currently pending before the Assembly
Ways & Means committee.
Assembly Bill 61 by Deirdre Alpert is for $100 million, and has passed the full Assembly as
well as the Senate Education committee. It is currently pending before the Senate
Appropriations committee and will be heard first before the Appropriations sub-committee on
Bonded Indebtedness and Methods of Financing.
There is language in both bills which would allow, but not require, the California Library
Construction and Renovation Board to allocate funds for applications previously received for the
1988 Bond Act which did not receive a grant.
The Need:
Because of the lack of state funds, over $100 million worth of projects did not receive funds
under the 1988 Bond Act application process. There are many worthwhile and important
projects which went without needed state funds. Further, there is a long term need of over $1
billion of state funds for public library construction and renovation. Both of the Bond Acts
would provide 65% of the funding for many of these projects.
4/19/94
SHORT ARGUMENTS FOR THE LIBRARY BOND ACTS
Most important points:
1. State that your community needs state matching funds
to assist with public library construction and/or
remodeling.
2. Identify the need for state matching funds for speci-
fic library construction or remodeling projects in
your local jurisdiction by name.
3. Strongly urge that a library Bond Act like AB 61 or
SB 174 be placed on the November ballot because people
like yourself will support it.
4 . Ask that the electorate be allowed to decide the issue
for themselves in November.
5. Add personal comments, salutations, and your name.
Possible additional comments:
6. Mention that all of the original State Bond Act's
funding has been allocated, and that over $100 million
worth of projects went unfunded due to lack of state
matching funds.
7. Inform that the last state-wide needs assessment
indicated that there was over $1 billion of public
library construction needs.
8 . Indicate that libraries help strengthen family liter-
acy, assist children and young adults with school
work, provide businesses with reference information,
and all adults with access to information for life-
long learning, etc.
ASSEMBLY WAYS & MEANS COMMITTEE
(Northern California Members)
Assemblywoman Deirdre Alpert Assemblyman Charles Quackenbush
3173 Capitol Building 4130 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 95815
(916) 445-2112 (916) 445-8305
(916) 445-4001 FAX (916) 323-9989 FAX
Assemblyman Dean Andal Assemblywoman Andrea Seastrand
4167 Capitol Building 3141 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-7931 (916) 445-7795
(916) 327-3519 FAX (916) 324-5510 FAX
Assemblywoman Valerie Brown Assemblyman John Vasconcellos
2130 Capitol Building (Chair)
Sacramento, CA 95814 6026 Capitol Building
(916) 445-8492 Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 322-0674 FAX (916) 445-4253
(916) 323-9209 FAX
Assemblyman John Burton
3152 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-8253
(916) 324-4899 FAX
Assemblyman Robert Campbell
2163 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-7890
(916) 327-2999 FAX
Assemblyman Jim Costa
2158 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-7558
(916) 323-1097 FAX
Assemblyman Thomas Hannigan
3104 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-8368
(916) 327-9667 FAX
Assemblywoman Barbara Lee
4146 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-7442
(916) 327-1941 FAX
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SENATE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
(Northern California Members)
Senator Alfred E. Alquist
5100 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-9740
(916) 323-8386 FAX
Senator Leroy F. Greene
2082 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-7807
(916) 327-6341 FAX
Senator Patrick Johnston
4039 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-2407
(916) 327-4213 FAX
Senator Henry J. Mello
313 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
(916) 445-5843
(916) 448-0175 FAX
The Big Five
Governor Pete Wilson
State Capitol
Sacramento, CA 95814
916 445-2841
916 445-4633 FAX
Assemblyman Willie Brown, Jr.
Speaker, California State Assembly
219 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
916 445-8077
916 445-4189 FAX
Senator Bill Lockyer
2032 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
916 445-6671
916 447-2559 FAX
Senator Ken Maddy
305 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
916 445-9600
916 327-3523 FAX
Assemblyman Jim Brulte
2114 Capitol Building
Sacramento, CA 95814
916 445-8490
916 323-8544 FAX