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Board of Trustees Agenda
January 19th, 1999
480 Primrose Road- Conference Room
SUGGESTED ACTION
1. CALL TO ORDER:
2. ROLL CALL:
3. BILLS: Approval
City Checks: $ 28,166.13
Special Fund: $ 2,511.07
Duncan Funds: $2,794.60
4. MINUTES: Approval
5. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION: Information
a. Brown Act Memo
b. Letter: Gift from Alex Veech
c. Letter: Second Harvest Food Bank
d. Exhibit Policy Draft
e. Dillon Report
f. Literacy Report
g. CSL Press Release
h. Date Change for Meeting
i. Revised Holiday Schedule
6. FROM THE FLOOR:
7. REPORTS: Information
a. City Librarians Report: Escoffier
b. Foundation Report: Herman
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
a. Exhibit Policy(12-14 Draft) Approval
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Revision of 1999 Holiday Schedule Approval
b. Change February Meeting Date Approval
10. ADJOURNMENT: Adjourn
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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
December 15th, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of December 15th, 1998 was cancelled due to lack of business.
2. ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present:
Trustees Absent:
Staff Present:
3. BILLS:
4. MINUTES:
5. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION:
6. FROM THE FLOOR:
None
7. REPORTS:
a. City Librarians Report:
S. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
None
10. ADJOURNMENT:
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
Trustees Minutes
12/16/98
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Burlingame Public Library
Board of Trustees
Minutes
November 17th, 1998
1. CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting of November 17th, 1998 was called to order by President
Dunbar at 4:30pm.
2. ROLL CALL:
Trustees Present: Berger, Coar, Dunbar, Herman & Morton
T-ustees Absent: None
Staff Present: Alfred Escoffier,City Librarian
Judy Gladysz,Administrative Secretary
Barry Mills, Librarian III
3. BILLS:
M/S/C (Morton/Herman) unanimously to approve the bills as presented.
-- 4. MINUTES: j
The minutes of the meeting of October20th, 1998 were approved as written
and ordered filed.
5. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION:
Correspondence was mailed in the packets.
6. FROM THE FLOOR:
None
7. REPORTS:
a. City Librarians Report:
The City Librarian reviewed his report.
b. Foundation Report:
Trustee Herman announced the Foundation/Trustees sponsored Employee
Recognition Dinner is getting a good response. She said the cutoff for RSVP's is
November 30th.
Trustee Herman said the Foundation Board will have their next meeting in
January and they will elect new officers at that time.
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c. Planning Report: Dunbar:
Trustee Dunbar noted that staff would now be preparing objectives and
activities to meet the goals.
8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS:
None
9. NEW BUSINESS:
a. Holiday Closure: Sunday, JanuaM2, 2000
M/S/C (Herman/Coar) unanimously to approve closing the Library on
Sunday, January 2, 2000 in order to assure that electronic systems are in working
order.
b. Draft of Exhibit Policy:
Tabled until the December meeting.
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The meeting of November 17th, 1998 was adjourned at 5:30 pm. The next
Board meeting will be held on December 15th, 1998, at 4:30 pm in the Conference
Room.
Respectfully submitted,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
Trustees Minutes
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City Librarian's Report
January 19, 1998
Poetry Month 10 Years Old!
The Library has been able to give away over 2,000 books of poetry over the last
ten-years with the generous support of the Friends of the Library and the Library
Foundation. Any child who writes a poem and brings it to the Main Library or the Easton
Branch will receive a free paperback book of poetry during the month of January.
This year's theme is Frogs, Toads, Polliwogs and Tadpoles. Poems can be on
any topic but those related to the theme are encouraged. Poems will be displayed in the
library.
Denise Newman, one of the California Poets in the Schools, will lead a poetry
workshop and bookmaking project on Saturday, January 30`h at 10 am. Registration is
required. After the workshop, the children will read their poems at 12:30 pm in the Lane
Community Room.
Also in January, Ms. Newman's students from the Burlingame Park and
Recreation Department's Enrichment Program gave a reading on Tuesday, January 12,
1999 at 7 pm in the Children's Room.
Planning Process Update
The revised planning document is nearly in a final draft. Included in the final draft
will be a timeline and resource allocation component. I hope to have this draft complete
in the next few weeks. My thanks to the members of the community, as well as the
Trustees and staff who participated in this process. It was a lively and engaging
process that should lead to a useful plan for the next three years.
Technology Update
Two new carrels have been received and installed at the lower level for greater
ease of use of the Internet workstations. We had been using several regular carrels that
did not have wire management or CPU security facilities. This offers one additional
Internet station for future addition.
Reference Services
Sue Reiterman attended a meeting of the Burlingame Blue Ribbon Teen
Committee on December 15`h. The Committee announced that the City Council has
approved the upgrading of the vacant teen activity coordinator in the Recreation
Department from part-time to full-time, based on a recommendation from the
Committee.
During the month we were offered additional training on Novelist, the CD-based
product for connecting the right patron with the right book. This reader's advisory
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service is now available in the Reference Division. We are looking for ways of
promoting the service systemwide.
Peninsula Library System Update
The Administrative Council accepted the negotiated contract with 3M for a group
maintenance plan for the self-check out machines. This results in a 20% discount for
our maintenance with a 3-year contract. This is another example of our cost savings
with joint agreements in PLS.
WebPac will soon be available to the public. This is the Internet based online
catalog for PLS. Prior to implementation, the system will be tested, the staff will be
trained and a public relations promotion implemented.
The tri-system ad hoc committee for customer service, marketing and public
relations met and outlined a 3-year plan for improving customer service in the three
library systems. A grant is being sought from the State Library and classes should begin
this spring. The Committee will also be seeking funding for a joint survey instrument
that can be used by any library in the tri-system area. This instrument will be used as a
model for discovering more about libraries and their communities. We are also
recommending a marketing plan for the libraries in the tri-system area.
Coming Events
• Board Meeting,January 19, 4:30 pm
• City Council Goal Session,January 23, 9 am
Alfred H. Escoffier/City Librarian/January 13, 1999
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STATISTICS FOR DECEMBER 1998
REGISTERED BORROWERS: Total Registered
Burlingame Adults 13,125
Burlingame Children 3,890
Hillsborough Adults 2,050
Hillsborough Children 1 ,100
Universal Borrowers 705
Total Registered Borrowers: 20,870
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CIRCULATION ACTIVITY: Main Branch
Adult Print Materials(books, periodicals, pamphlets, paperbacks) 16,523 986
Children's Print Materials (books, periodicals, pamphlets,paperbacks) 6,639 980
Audio Visual Materials(records, cassettes, films, videos, cd's) 4,674 120
TOTALS: 27,836 2,036 � ,J9
Main Total 1998 Circ: 27,836 Main Total 1997 Circ: 30,936 = 10.02% Dec. �T)
Branch Total 1998 Circ: -2,G36 Branch Total 1997 Circ: 2,131 = 4.46% Dec.
Grand Total 1998 Circ: 29; 7-2-- Grand Total 1997 Circ: 33,067 = 9.66% Dec.
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REFERENCE ACTIVITY: Questions Directions
Reference 2,560 459
Children's 807 680
Lower Level 879 2,476 ILL Borrowed: 2,018
Branch 170 98 ILL Lent: 2,757
Total: 4,416 3,713 ILL Total: 4,557
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COLLECTIONS: MAIN BRANCH TOTAL
VOLUMES/TITLES VOLUMES TOTAL VOLUMES
Ad.Non-Fiction 132,720 /116,375 5,155 137,875
Ch.Non-Fiction 24,005 / 22,685 2,320 26,325
YA Non-Fiction 1,940 / 1,750 105 2,045
Ad. Fiction 55,280 / 52,200 6,190 61,470
Ch. Fiction 20,535 / 18,410 6,050 26,585
YA Fiction 2,980 / 2,705 380 3,360
Reference 5,600 / 5,400 200 5,800
Totals: 243,060 /219,525 20,445 263,505
OTHER MATERIALS:
Pamphlets 28,455 Paperbacks 3,395 Maps 1,725 Records 1,500
Cassettes 12,245 Video Tapes 2,480 Compact Discs 1,960
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Deposited with the City Treasurer: Main: 5,682.64 Branch: 116.15 -45)-79s,I,
Xerox: 665.05 Room: 110.00
Donations 325.00 CLSA: 18,406.44
User Traffic: Total: 34,166 = 1,178 per day Children's Programs: -0- Attendance: -0-
Children's Programs for the year 1998: 124 with a total attendance of 3,067 children
M E M O R A N D U M
CITY OF BURLINGAME
CITY ATTORNEY
DATE: December 30, 1998
TO: All City Commissions and Boards
FROM: Larry E. Anderson, City Attorney
RE : Ralph M. Brown Act (Local Agency Open Meeting Law) —
Government Code § 54950 and following
The new year provides an opportunity to send this memorandum regarding State requirements for
conducting meetings of City commissions and boards. This memo is based on an earlier memo by
former City Attorney, Jerry Coleman.
If at any time, any commissioner or board member has any question regarding the requirements for
conducting a City meeting, please do not hesitate to contact me (696-7207). Of course, this
invitation applies to any legal question concerning the commission or board.
What is the purpose of the Brown Act?
Section 54950 puts it simply: "It is the intent of the law that their[public agencies']actions be taken
openly and that their deliberations be conducted openly."
What is a meeting under the Brown Act?
The Brown Act defines a"meeting" of a City board or commission as any time that a quorum of a
board or commission discusses issues or matters that are within the jurisdiction of the board or
commission. Such a discussion could take place on a conference telephone call or even serially by
a series of meeting or conversations, as well as face-to-face.
A purely social or ceremonial occasion is not a"meeting,"so long as a quorum of the board members
or commissioners in attendance do not discuss board or commission issues.
Once a discussion is labeled a"meeting,"important requirements attach to its conduct, as described
below.
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City Boards and Commissions
Re: Ralph M. Brown Act
December 28, 1998
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The Brown Act provides only an extremely limited exemption to add an issue to the agenda that
comes up after the agenda-posting time limit has passed. Please contact this office for legal advice
if such an occasion arises.
What rights do the public have to be present at a "meeting"?
The right of the public to witness the proceedings at a board or commission meeting are paramount.
Members of the public cannot be required to "sign in" or other special requirements (such as
purchasing a meal or a ticket) to attend the meeting, and they have to be provided with adequate
room to be reasonably comfortable.
Most City boards and commissions cannot hold a"closed session." The right to meet without the
public being present is extremely limited, and usually only the City Council and the Civil Service
Commission review matters that fall within those limitations. If a question about a possible"closed
session"arises, please contact this office.
What right does the public have to participate in a "meeting"?
The Brown Act has 2 basic requirements for public participation:
A. First,the public must be allowed to speak on an issue or question that is on the board or
commission's agenda before action is taken on that item.
B. Second,the public must be allowed to address the board or commission on any issue or
matter that is within the board or commission's j urisdiction at some point during the meeting,whether
or not the issue or matter is on the meeting agenda.
To meet these 2 requirements, the board or commission can provide for public testimony during a
single comment period at the beginning of the meeting allowing testimony on both agendized and
non-agendized matters. The board or commission can also separate items in different ways —for
example,there can be items highlighted as"public hearings;"then,a public comment period on other
times, both agendized and non-agendized.
Finally, it is important to note that the board or commission cannot discuss non-agendized items
raised during the"public comment period." The board or commission is limited to asking questions
and briefly responding to the comments on those non-agendized items and can only discuss whether
to seek further information or to set it for discussion at a future meeting.
City Boards and Commissions
Re: Ralph M. Brown Act
December 28, 1998
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This is a very brief series of questions summarizing the Brown Act. There are many additional
aspects and provisions to the Brown Act. We would be happy to provide you with a copy of the full
Act;just call if you would like to receive a copy. If aboard or commission would like to discuss the
Brown Act or other aspects of conducting a public meeting, I would be pleased to attend such a
discussion if it would be helpful.
cc: Mayor and Council
City Manager
Mr. Al Escoffier December 30, 1998
Head Librarian
Burlingame Public Library
480 Primrose Lane
Burlingame, CA 94010
Dear Mr. Escoffier,
I am enclosing a gift of$1,000 to show my appreciation for the new library in its may
aspects. The combination of new setting and old familiar staff is most satisfying - nothing seems to
have been lost with the new building, but something wonderful has been gained. I love the feeling
of being in our library each time I go.
I leave the use of my gift to your discretion, but if appropriate I would ask that you apply
the funds equally to two particular aspects of the library. The first would be in support of works of
art to be displayed in the public areas of the library. In the old library, for example, I used to enjoy
the works of local and regional artists that I would see hung on the walls of what is now the
Reference Room. If there are plans for any programs like that, I would like to see my funds assist
such an effort, or any similar program that would bring art to the library's public.
The second program I would like to see supported is the page's program. I believe this is a
wonderful youth employment program, and I'd like to acknowledge the good work of Patty Flynn,
who was the page's supervisor while my son, Andrew, was a page during the past year. If you
could find some way to use half my gift to facilitate or encourage this program, possibly to reward
those pages who stand out for their hard work, I would be most grateful.
However you choose to apply this gift, please let me know since I am interested in the
welfare of the library and enjoy being a member of the library community.
Most sincerely,
/4�4e
Alex Veech
�- Enclosure: Check#64, $1,000.
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Alex Veech
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= Dear Mr. Veech:
On behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Burlingame Public Library, I would like
" to extend my heartfelt thanks to you for your generous donation of $ 1,000.00.
From your letter, I understand you would like your gift to be used to support art in
the library. You gift comes at a particularly appropriate time,as we are about to
embark on plans for public art in the library. I would like to use your gift to help
set up our gallery space both on the main and lower levels. Our plans include the
�. installation of a hanging system to support public art exhibits and well as
historical exhibits.
Secondly, you mentioned recognition for the pages. I think this is a fine idea.
Patti Flynn was indeed a fine supervisor for the pages. We will investigate a
means of developing a page recognition program.
Thank you again for your generous donation. Your support and encouragement
of library services in the community is a wonderful gift.
Sincerely,
Alfred H. Escoffier
City Librarian
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Second Harvest Food Bank
Donation Receipt
Esther CIMM3ings or Tracy Hanmwnd
Burnie City L'hrary
130 Park Road
Burma, CA 94410
(650) 342-1949
January 11, 1999
Receipt Number- 204706
Donor Code, 90007 10
Received from: 480 Primrose Rd_, Buri* me,CA '94010
For Drive: 1998146W Food.Drive
The activity performed on 3anuary 8, 1999 inchxW:the following:
Received: 50 pounds of food.
This brings your totals fvr theI998 Holiday Food Dfive to-date at this location to: 315 pounds
of food.
Call 500-870-FOOD to schedule additional supply deliveries and dvnatioon Pickup.
Thank you for your support.
Yourdomation is deductible to the extent albwed by law. Per IRS regulations,we hereby
state that no goods or services were received in exclnge for this gift. Federal Tax IMI-
94-2614101.
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Burlingame Public Library
Exhibit Policy
Purpose
Burlingame Public Library provides exhibit facilities for community groups,
agencies and organizations for displays that will support the Library's mission,
programs and services. These facilities include gallery space, glass exhibit
cases and a public community bulletin board.
Exhibits should:
❖ Promote public awareness of the collections and services of Burlingame
Public Library
❖ Contribute positively to the Library's environment
•'• Encourage reading
❖ Educate the public
❖ Reaffirm the viability and importance of libraries
❖ Attract a wider audience to Burlingame Public Library
GALLERY SPACE
Burlingame Public Library has limited gallery space on the Main Level of the
Library.
No fees are charged for the use of the gallery space, and groups using the
gallery space may not charge an admission fee, request donations, or in any
way solicit funds. The Library will allow, however, a citation in the exhibit
giving the name, address and/or telephone number of a contact person should a
viewer wish to inquire about a purchase or a donation. Tape must not be put on
the walls. Attach citations, if used, to the material itself.
Exhibits may not disrupt the use of the library by others, and persons viewing
the exhibit are subject to all library regulations and policies. The library
assumes no responsibility whatsoever for loss or damage of any part of the
exhibit.
Request for gallery space must be made by an adult representative of the
organization who, by requesting the gallery space, agrees to be responsible for
payment for repairs of any damage to library property resulting directly from
the exhibit. Access to the gallery space will only be available during regular
library hours.
EXHIBIT CASES
Burlingame Public Library has several glass enclosed exhibit cases of varying
sizes. Exhibitors are, therefore, encouraged to consult with a representative of
the Exhibit Committee and do any necessary measuring when applying for
exhibit space.
GUIDELINES FOR
PUBLIC COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD
The library maintains a public bulletin board for use by community groups,
agencies and organizations for posting announcements of general interest to the
community such as upcoming events, meetings, or available services. The
general interest requirement would preclude announcement of events open
only to members of a single group or organization. Commercial use of library's
public bulletin board is not permitted. /
All materials to be posted on the library's public bulletin board will be
submitted to the Reference Desk for posting. Materials posted in the library
without the knowledge and approval of a member of the Reference Staff will
be discarded.
12/14/98
GUIDELINES FOR
GALLERY SPACE AND EXHIBITS
1. Any use of the facilities must be for purposes considered by the Exhibit
Committee to be consistent with the general mission, goals and
objectives of the Library. The Library will be the sole judge of what is
acceptable. All materials will be reviewed by the Exhibit Committee
before being displayed.
2. Acceptance of an exhibit will be determined by the Exhibit Committee.
3. The exhibit of any given material does not constitute an endorsement by
the Burlingame Public Library
4. Neither the gallery space, exhibit cases nor the public community
bulletin board are for commercial or for-profit purposes.
5. Neither gallery space nor exhibit cases shall be used to solicit
membership in any particular group, organization or to promote
an individual.
6. Proposals for exhibits and gallery space must be submitted on a
"Request for Exhibit Space" form, no less than 30 days prior to the
proposed date of the exhibit.
7. Exhibits will normally be limited to a one month to six week period
with definite dates established in advance.
8. Transporting, unloading, hanging and the arrangements of exhibits shall
be the responsibility of the exhibitor under the supervision of the Library
staff. If the exhibitor needs assistance in this effort, it is his/her
responsibility to bring someone to assist him/her. A ladder will be made
available.
9. Size can be a problem in exhibits. Exhibitors are, therefore, encouraged
to consult with a representative of the Exhibit Committee and do any
necessary measuring when applying for exhibition space.
10. The Library does not have space for storage of the property of exhibitors
in the Library building; therefore exhibitors are asked to deliver and pick
up exhibit work according to the dates established in advance. Insurance
covering the value of the exhibit will be the responsibility of the
exhibitor.
City of Burlingame
Disclaimer
While all articles placed on exhibit at the Library will be provided good care
by the Library staff and City personnel, the City of Burlingame is unable to
assume responsibility for, among other things, the ACCIDENTAL
BREAKAGE OF ARTICLES OF A FRAGILE NATURE OR FOR ANY
CHANGES IN COLOR, ODOR, TEXTURE OR FINISH, EVAPORATION
OR DAMPNESS, DRYNESS, SHRINKAGE, OR FOR THEFT. Furthermore,
every person, community group, agency or organization who or which exhibits
in the Burlingame Public Library shall by the acceptance of these guidelines
forever hold harmless the City of Burlingame and any and all of its elective
and appointive boards, commissions, officers, servants, agents and employees
from any damage by reason of any injury to, or loss of any item exhibited. The
Library carries no insurance for the aforementioned calamities, and therefore
can accept no responsibility should something occur.
12/14/98
Burlingame Public Library
Request for Exhibit Space
Name of Organization:
Contact Person:
Address:
City:
State: Zip:
Phone:
Proposed exhibit dates:
Description of exhibit:
I understand that by submitting this form I indicate that I have read the Exhibit
Policy, guidelines and the City of Burlingame disclaimer and will comply with them if
the exhibition space is approved.
Signature: Date:
FOR LIBRARY USE ONLY:
Approved:
Not Approved: Reason:
City Librarian: Date:
>Distribution date : January 12, 1999
>Delayed distribution of this upadate due to technical difficulties . Thank
>you for your patience .
inuary 8 , 1999
>TO: Library Systems and Leg Network Contacts
>FROM: Mike Dillon, Lobbyist
> Christina Dillon, Lobbyist
>RE: GOVERNOR' S BUDGET
>Shortly before noon, Governor Gray Davis held a press conference to
>announce the release of his proposed state budget for the 1999-2000
>fiscal year. The Budget Highlights document notes that the "U.S . and
>California economies are expected to slow in 1999 and 2000, " due to
>declines in consumer spending and business investment, the recession
>in Asia, and a slowing in the state' s monthly employment figures .
>Given these understandings, the Governor has proposed a fiscally modest
>budget, with heavy emphasis on improving standards and performance
>in K-12 education. Following are details from the Governor' s Budget :
>Governor' s Highlights
>LIBRARY RELATED ACTION
- z augmentation of $492 , 000 for the Transaction Based Reimbursement
-ogram.
>A modest augmentation to the California Library Services Act from
>$17, 026, 000 in 1998-99 to $17, 518, 000 in the new budget year.
>No augmentation was made to the Public Library Foundation in the new
>budget year. CLA will work, as always, with the Budget Subcommittees
>on Education Finance and the full Budget Conference Committee to secure
>full funding for the PLF in 1999 . The PLF currently stands at
>$38 . 8 million. Full funding of the PLF would bring the total to
>$70 million.
>Similarly, the Library Services and Technology Act saw no increase in
>funding in this year' s budget proposal . LSTA currently stands
>at $11, 901, 000 .
>The Budget contains the $5 million for the Library of California, as
>required by SB 409-Alpert (Chapter 948, 1998) . Included in this amount
>is a specific budget item of $1, 012, 000 and 7 . 0 new positions .
>EDUCATION INITIATIVES
>School libraries also benefit in this year' s proposed budget . The
>Governor has proposed an appropriation of $25 million for the purchase
>of literature books for classroom libraries of kindergartners and pupils
grades 1 through 4 . A spokesperson for the Governor informs us that
>L�is is directed to teachers in classrooms rather than school libraries
>generally, which received $158 million in the current budget year.
>RETURN OF THE PROPERTY TAX/ERAF SHIFT
>Calling the proposal "A New Relationship for a New Century, " the
>Governor has noted that the property tax shift, "concurrent with a
>growing reluctance of voters to approve increased taxes and compounded
>by economic difficulties during the 1980 ' s and 19901s, has led to fierce
>state-local battles over limited financial resources . " However, the
>Budget Finance document hesitates to offer assistance to local
>governments for ERAF relief in 1999, as the "state budget revenue growth
>is not as high as hoped. " It further adds : "The Administration intends
>to establish the principle of sharing the benefits of an improved
>California economy with local governments . At the same time, it is
>obvious that state government cannot provide financial relief to local
>governments in good times and be expected to provide the same level
>of support during troubled economic times . " Consequently, the
>"Administration will have a reasoned discussion with local elected
>officials and interested citizens . This Budget offers to start that
>discussion and the Governor directs his Office of Planning and Research,
>to make recommendations, within 45 days, on the proper forum and method. "
>The Governor' s Director of Finance, Tim Gage, told those present
>at today' s Budget press conference that there was a desire to mitigate
>the impact of the property tax shift, but given the current level of
>revenues available, didn' t anticipate a return of the ERAF revenues
>in the current year. He nonetheless agreed that discussions needed
>to get underway to find a permanent solution to local government
>finance relief .
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY
NEWS.
November 30, 1998
$2.6 million in grants
for literacy announced
SACRAMENTO. . . .The California State Library will distribute more than$2.6 million
in state funds to literacy programs at public libraries throughout the state.
Eighty-three public libraries in California will receive portions of the total grant to match
money raised locally to support literacy programs.
All of the libraries receiving the grants have operated literacy programs for five years or
more. Under the terms of the state literacy program, literacy projects in local libraries are fully
funded for their first three years of operation. State funds are reduced by 25 percent in each of
the succeeding two years. After five years, the state will fund the programs on a matching basis.
This year local libraries will receive approximately$1 for every $4.30 raised locally.
Five of the libraries receiving grants this month recently completed the fifth year of their
literacy programs: Alhambra Public Library, Beverly Hills Public Library, Corona Public Library,
Sutter County Library, and Watsonville Public Library.
Approximately 30,000 California residents receive literacy tutoring under the program,
which is designed to help people who can speak English but not read or write it.
OR FURTHER CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY
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NFORMATION Robert Dasel er (916) 654-0108 P.O. BOX 942837
ONTACT:
: SACRAMENTO, CA 94237-0001
CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY SERVICE
6th and Subsequent Year Program Awards
FY 1998/99
Amount State
Lir Certified Award
Alameda County Library / 676,742 155,999
Alameda Free Library 35,700 8,229
Alhambra Public Library 71,639 16,513
Altadena Library District 61,323 14,136
Auburn-Placer County Library 16,143 3,721
Beaumont District Library 32,200 7,423
Benicia Public Library 46,267 10,665
Berkeley Public Library 136,780 31,530
Beverly Hills Public Library 107,000 24,665
Burbank Public Library 103,996 23,973
Butte County Library 58,863 13,569
Carlsbad City Library 109,100 25,149
Chula Vista Public Library 144,818 33,383
Colton Public Library 76,503 17,635
Colusa County Free Library 10,675 2,461
Commerce Public Library 72,717 16,762
Contra Costa County Library 187,535 43,229
Corona Public Library 100,188 23,095
Del Norte County Library District 63,695 14,683
Downey City Library 96,178 22,170
El Dorado County Library 68,289 15,742
Escondido Public Library 103,900 23,950
Glendale Public Library 75,190 17,332
Glendora Public Library 86,036 19,833
Hayward Public Library 143,048 32,975
Hemet Public Library 85,123 19,622
Humboldt County Library 36,407 8,392
Huntington Beach Library 87,250 20,112
Imperial County Library 73,800 17,012
Lake County Library 35,144 8,101
Livermore Public Library 23,500 5,417
Lompoc Public Library 22,025 5,077
Los Angeles County Public Library 232,669 53,633
Los Angeles Public Library 497,209 114,614
Marin County Free Library 38,645 8,908
Menlo Park Public Library 234,152 53,975
Monterey County Library 90,155 20,782
Monterey Park(Bruggemeyer Memorial Library) 166,729 38,433
Napa City-County Library 88,196 20,330
National City Public Library 131,430 30,296
Newport Beach Public Library 46,600 10,742
CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY
NEWS
November 30, 1998
San Diego attorney
elected president
of state library board
S.ACRAMIENTQ. . . .James R Dawe of Sar.Diego has been elected president of the
Library of California board for 1999.
The board administers the distribution of library funds in California. Dawe was first
appointed to the board by Gov. Pete Wilson in June 1994. He has previously served as vice
president of the 13-member board.
The newly elected vice president of the board is Victoria F. Fong on Tiburon, also an
appointee of Governor Wilson.
Stepping down as president of the board is John Kallenberg, the librarian of the Fresno
County Free Library.
Dawe is a partner in the law firm of Seltzer Chaplain Wilkins and McMahon in San
Diego. He is a past chair of the Urban Libraries Council and the San Diego Board of Library
Commissioners. He is the founding chair of the San Diego Public Library Foundation and a past
chair of the Downtown San Diego Partnership.
Fong has served on the Marin County Free Library Commission since 1992 and as its
president in 1994-96. She previously was special librarian with the Foundation Center, a non-
FOR FURTHER CALIFORNIA STATE LIBRARY
INFORMATION Robert Dasel er (916) 654-0108 P.O. BOX 942837
CONTACT: SACRAMENTO, CA 94237-0001
profit special library in San Francisco.
The Library of California became law in September of this year, when Governor Wilson
signed Senate Bill 409, which appropriated$5 million to begin work on a statewide network of
public and private libraries.
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January 13, 1999
TO: Library Board of Trustees
FROM: Al Escoffier, City Libraria
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RE: Change in Date for February Meeting
Mary Herman has requested a change of meeting date due to travel from the
currently scheduled February 16th to either the 9th or the 23rd. Either date would
work for the library. If you wish to change the date, we would need to do so at the
January Board Meeting.
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DATE DAY HOLIDAY Hours
January 1 Friday New Year's Day Closed
January 18 Monday MLKing Jr's Birthday Closed
February 15 Monday President's Day Closed
April 4 Sunday Easter Closed
May 31 Monday Memorial Day Closed
July 4 Sunday Independence Day Closed
July 5 Monday Independence Day Obs. Closed
September 5 Sunday Day before Labor Day Closed
September 6 Monday Labor Day Closed
October 11 Monday Columbus Day Closed
November 11 Thursday Veteran's Day Closed
November 24 Wednesday Day before Thanksgiving Close @ 5
November 25 Thursday Thanksgiving Day Closed
November 26 Friday Day after Thanksgiving Close @ 5
December 23 Thursday Christmas Eve (celebrated) Close @ 1
Branch closed all day
December 24 Friday Christmas Eve Closed
December 25 Saturday Christmas Closed
December 30 Thursday New Year's Eve(celebrated) Close @ 1
Branch closed all day
December 31 Friday New Year's Eve Closed
January 1 Saturday New Year's Day Closed
January2 Sunday Day After New Year's Day Closed
January 3 Monday Re-open at 9:O0am
99 Holidays
Approved by Board of Trustees
Jan. 1999
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