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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - LB - 1994.06.21 i RLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY BURLINGAME Board of Trustees Agenda T June 21st, 1994- 4:30 pm U19 Q4 DUNCAN ANNEX =� L I$4 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. 480 Primrose Road • Burlingame, Qh104010-4083 • (415) 342-1038 • Fax (415) 342-1948 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 05/1:/94-Minutes May �, Tage 2 UBIURLINICAPIAIE 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. -1- 480 Primrose Road - Burlingame, CA 94010-4083 - (415) 342- 1038 - Fax (415) 342-1948 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. -2- 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 CL.18 -3- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OTHER MATERIALS: Pamphlets 31,900 Paperbacks 1,800 Maps 1,800 Records 4,510 Cassettes 4,495 Video Tapes 1,095 Compact Discs 960 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 / MJhTH MaX 1904 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 n�iP Nalenn CORRESPONDENCE "AI' BHI T()( ;k�xFLL Aljl: June 10, 1994 & RIPM'� 1 -1 ,1 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 C nthi Riley,, AIA V e P esidPnt <. TO PI . 7_A- 350 PACIFIC AVENUE FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 94111 ? " P I N E 7 1 5 7 8 1 . 1 5 2 6 I >.I t. I_ 4 L 5 a 8 2 1 5 5 1 CORRESPONDENCE "B" 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 KJS/ba G State Capitol 220 South Spruce Avenue,Suite 101 Sacramento.CA 94249-0001 Hca, - xiw South San Francisco,CA 94080 (916)445-8020 Printed on Recycled Paper (415)871-4100 �.---- = CORRESPONDENCE "C" StS�z r ,�i ;Pr .. ,.v - P 0 BOX 9428'1'4 ++ ! SACRA)44 0 CA 4249-0001 7 1 '� � � v ph 1916)445 12 tax 445-x001 D� 1CA ✓ L l! ' _JMMERCE DISTRICT OFFICE cNVIRONMEN i AL SAFETY 350 FRONT STREET.SUITE,013I 3 TOXIC MATERIALS SAN DIEGO,CA 92101 DEDE i CHAIR ph 1619)234-787B tax 233-0078 D LE ASSEMBLYWOMAN.SE`IENT--EIGHTH DISTRICT SELECT COMMITTEE YOUTH AT RISK CHAIR May 26 , 1994 LITIES SUIBCOMMI TOEE ONTOURISM CHAIR Alfred Escoffier WOMEN'S LEGISLATIVE CAUCUS Burlingame Public Library 480 Primrose Road 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 DA:ljg Enclosures Printed on Recycled Paoe.- i 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 95 80 B 61 —2— —3— AB 61 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 B 61 —4— —5— AB 61 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 AB 61 —6— I —7— AB 61 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 Ali 61 —8— —9— AB 61 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 AB 61 — 10— AB 61 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 i AB 61 — 12— I 12-1 Constitution and shall go into immediate effect.The facts 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 6 this act take effect immediately. `1 O tll{! Itr tr44rLLt 11' " I 1. . STATE CAPt_ _ . C- Y,��) VE,'SE; SACRAMENTC ��-000' i ��LES ph 1916)44 31 ..�.4a0' \.+' �.Li�Li ���r�.}� .1 =DUCATIO, l 4� UT', TIES A' -0VMERCE DISTRICT OPPI(_E 1350 FRONT STREET SUITE d0'3 & % SAFRIALsE Y SAN DIEGC �A D E D E A LPE RT a Toxlc r. pr6191 234-76-6 lax 233-007r CHAIR. ASSEMBLYWOMAN,SEVENTY-EIGHTH DISTRICT SELECT CO".VITTEE SOUTH,,- 'Sr, CHAIR May 16 , 1994 UTILITIEsaCO'."!1ERCE SUBCOMMITTEE ON TOURIST,' CHAIR 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 . Printea on Recvciea Paper 1 Page Two 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 DA: ljg 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 ( The sacramcnto Bee ❑ Friday,May 6, 1994 , K.E souri PLACER 1 0 T11 STATE Community t.1 V...nis building librar y : 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 ti E a> u,o o q a ww o 0 o ani q m'i. " t7 p o� p u u aC 4i 0. n p „!.J a o G o o 0 �.� &.. :,,.- �� r- .o 9 C4 p co r 7 b o i.. w ti 4) 0a~+ > uVi . p �� ,� w.- , m q qJ Q aov�E�en� >, � .. � � B Bq b a0 u, xhj n [ 3 .3 eCNd• � u G o N �' o U tJ 0. N m_> cu m a w d n mm 3 bo > m a.+ ►. _ 9- of a a1 e� a P rt '. [/).-SC dt 6D rn o F ' ci [ p o !� m•^ C,•� `�' �p p d N w V c) N ,p a" N~• a) OO V i'.�C 09 5 d � 0 0 � rueo o 0 3 � 0c: v, c � � n >, 0 0-A cn v7 n o •_1 ,n 0 3 .o o 0 o a o o, dy o.. � t: � a of n ,n A `� m �, ►, y N .z,-'A lr o U-1 � a a B a t" o 'W u '°��� C 3 0_- e- �,>� f~ o v t� (d CIS( rc " 0 o a.m n a .d�,� J .. .d ao G �. 3 " °' ' '�.I n _ d >, c0 1d > u, a= H ►, a 7 a n� �' o N1 �.�+ V T' H V i cd �` ooh,. r: � x .. F Q 0 (3� � C7ar.BH Ul~ �aVd 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 - — CORRESPONDENCE" D jSgUS141,na gf itjM�a-QAC raf RC L10brar t' r��Saar 1 Enlisting you th S t0 eil l l By HEIDI VAN ZAN T I ' Times Staff Wriler 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. j „ , 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 ;. 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, r .+ ,' w �1 ,I '` scratches,marks and message,. The enterprising library slal'I C11\'el'u11 11n \\uu111 u 1:1 1 4; tables with acrylic tops to prevent lire , „ou 1,, 1; further defaced, bill even nlore er,t.:rPIASIut; pried them off. . 1 t>,�, ,.. I:I•i i.:"::t11 tit.: 1.luiui y t 1i.ii� Leet'�.:. t' is L of graffiti may he a sign ol'tl,c :,I1, . disgusted by it. "I don't understand it 1'111 101t111�' pu,:11 j 8; 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. a• %,kinnr_1_*r%J1MUM Ir— r GpUNTy� 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] i 1 F A C T S 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 i 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