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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packet - LB - 2007.02.20 :'►URLINGAME PUBLIC LIBRARY '.[BURLINGAME Board of Trustees Agenda _ a February 20, 2007—5.•30pm 480 Primrose Road—Library Conference Room SUGGESTED ACTION L✓CALL TO ORDER II:/ROLL CALL III.VWARRANTS & SPECIAL FUND Approval IV.VMINUTES Approval Library Board of Trustee Minutes January 16, 2007 V. CORRESPONDENCE AND INFORMATION Information vA. Former Outreach Patrons (to be passed out at meeting) d:B. Big Read Memo ,C. CALTAC Honor Board Letter ✓b. Day in the District Talking Points /E. Legislative Update VF. Centennial Update Y. TBR& PLS Reports T. FROM THE FLOOR (Public Comments) VII. REPORTS A. City Librarian's Report—Escoffier Information B. Foundation Report- Escoffier Information C. Centennial Report- Escoffier Information VIII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. The Big Read Status Report B. One Book/One Community Status Report IX. NEW BUSINESS A. Employee Appreciation Dinner 2007 Information/Discussion B. Centennial Exhibit Information C. Centennial Update Report D. Possible Problem Patron- Request to Prohibit Access to Library Information/Action for 60 Days X. ANNOUNCEMENTS XI. ADJOURNMENT Adjourn BURL NO-AME : Board of Trustees Minutes January 16, 2007 I. Call to Order President Toft called the meeting to order at 5:30pm. II. Roll Call Trustees Present: Bruce Carlton, Deborah Griffith, Katie McCormack, Pat Toft Trustee Absent: Nancy Brock Staff Present: Al Escoffier, City Librarian Sidney Poland, Recorder III. Warrants and Special Funds The Trustees unanimously approved the Warrants. M/S/C (McCormack/Carlton) IV. Minutes The Trustees approved as written the minutes of the November 28, 2006 meeting. M/S/C (Carlton/McCormack) V. Correspondence and Attachments The Trustees reviewed the correspondence. The City Librarian noted that the Easton tree now known as "Tom the Tree" is on the City Council agenda for this evening January 16, 2007. VI. From the Floor - No one from the public attended. VII. Reports A. City Librarian's Report - Highlights of Report 1. "The Big Read" The opening event for the "The Big Read" project will be hosted by the Library on April 3rd in the Lane Community Room. Drama students from the San Mateo High School and Hillbarn Theatre will give readings from "To Kill a Mockingbird". San Mateo students will also perform the stage play of "To Kill a Mockingbird" the first weekend in May at the Performing Arts Center. 2. Children's Services Story time is now being held 7 times a week. January is poetry month and school age children will be encouraged to participate by writing a poem and having it posted in the children's room if they wish. 480 Primrose Road•Burlingame°California 94010-4o83 Phone(650)558-7474'Fax(650)342-6295•www.burlingame.org/library B. Library Foundation 1. New Members/Old Members/Advisory Board Cecile Coar, Jim Ensign, and Mary-Helen McMahon were elected to the Foundation Board on January 11th. Long time board members, Jane Dunbar, Debbie Grewal and Lauren Rosen left the board due to term limits and have joined the Advisory Board. Chip Coleman and Jim Nagel have also joined the Advisory Board. 2. City Librarian's "Wish List" The City Librarian submitted a 2007 "Wish List" to the Foundation with the suggestion that the Finance Committee review each item on the list in relation to their budget and then bring its conclusions to the full board at the February meeting. 3. Fund Raising Event Lisa Rosenthal and her committee are working on the first ever Foundation Author's Luncheon. They are presently waiting to hear if Jackie Speier will accept their invitation to be the featured author before a definite date can be set. C. Centennial Committee The Centennial Executive Committee will meet Friday January 26th, 3:00pm at the Recreation Center. The Events Calendar is published in the Recreation Bulletin. _ VIII. Unfinished Business - None IX. New Business - Budget Issues for 2007/2008 A. Unfunded Library Items The Trustees discussed the items in the monetary range of$ 50,000 and under, $ 50,000-$ 100,000 and over $ 100,000. These items were determined by the Library management team. Trustee McCormack supported the increase in the Media Budget in the approximate amount of$20,000; Trustee Toft felt the installation of glass doors in the Reference Room would provide for a quieter study area. Cost of this item is approximately $ 25,000. Individual study rooms, at an approximate cost of$25,000, were also an item of interest to the Trustees. B. 2006-2007 Library Goals The City Librarian prepared this report to update the Trustees on goals that have been achieved and the status of goals that will continue into 2007 such as "Implementing results of Library Catalog ability study to provide grater functionality for library users" and "Implementing acquisitions module of automated system". Library Board of Trustee Minutes 2 January 16,2007 C. Library Goals for 2007-2008 - The Trustees reviewed and discussed a draft of the 2007 and 2008 goals proposed by the City Librarian and the Library department managers. 1. New Carpet The City Librarian noted that new carpet has been selected for the area outside the Circulation office as well as a rubber flooring tile for the back stairway. 2. Outreach Program The Trustees inquired into the possibility of increasing the scope and public awareness of this program. They feel it is a valuable community asset and want to see it grow as a project. D. Potential Reductions (a, 10% The City Librarian discussed with the Trustees areas of possible library reductions that he and the department managers had considered in the event the public works sewer measure proposed for the June ballot does not pass. 10% of the Library's current budget would be a $ 355,000 reduction. X. Announcements Budget study sessions will be held Saturday January 27th at the,Recreation Center and Wednesday evening February 5th at 6:00pm in the Lane Community Room. The City Librarian will sent meeting agendas to the Trustees. XI. Adjournment " The meeting was adjourned at 7:00pin.. M/S/C (Griffith/Carlton). The next meeting will be held February 16, 2007 at 5:30pm in the Library Conference room. Respectfully Submitted, Alfred H. Esc ffier City Librarian Library Board of Trustee Minutes 3 January 16,2007 BURL NOA ME February 1, 2007 TO: PLS Administrative Council FROM: Al Escoffier, City Librarian RE: Progress on PLS Reading Initiatives We have made excellent progress on our reading initiatives for 2007. 1) THE BIG READ: To Kill a Mockingbird. We currently have over 20 programs planned during the month of April at venues throughout the county. We will begin with an opening reception on April 3rd at BPL featuring readings from the book, period music and hors d'oeuvres. The final event will be the San Mateo Drama Department production of"To Kill a Mockingbird" on stage at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center May 3, 4, 5, 6. Publicity materials will be distributed to libraries in March. I have asked representatives on the One Book committee to be the point person in your library for receipt and set up of display materials. (BPL is working on a tree for the lobby complete with mockingbird, birdhouse and a hole to find treasures!) We will have bookmarks, posters, etc. Libraries will want to stock up on the books. We will have "honor back" book collections distributed to all the libraries to use as you see fit. The big name speakers so far are: Charles Shields, author of"Mockingbird." a biography of Harper Lee; David Kennedy, Stanford Professor discussing his book; Attorney John Kerker speaking at the newly renovated Hall of Justice in Redwood City; we also have showings of the Oscar award-winning film at six locations throughout the county. We are also trying to get Mary Badham who played "Scout" in the film to make an appearance. In addition to the $ 20,000 received through the NEA/IMLS, we received an additional $ 20,000 from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation just this week. This makes us eligible for a matching grant from the Kellogg Foundation. This funding will help us with the One Book program as well. 480 Primrose Road•Burlingame•California 94010-4083 1 Phone(650)558-7474'Fax(650)342-6295'www.burlingame.org/library 2) One Book, One Community: Isabel Allende in conversation -� with Michael Krasny. Michael and Isabel are personal friends and he has interviewed her'a number of times, so this should be a very good program on October 11, 2007 at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center. The Committee itself is working in task forces. Some program ideas include: Chilean food; Chilean music; Immigration and "the fence"; discussion groups, etc. PR will consist of posters, bookmarks, and a printed program similar to last year to be distributed to your libraries. The bookmark will go to press this week and be distributed to your libraries according to the numbers your representatives gave us. Looking Forward We should have enough money to fund both of these excellent programs from the grants, but we should be thinking of future corporate sponsors for these reading initiatives, as we may not always have access to grants. Obviously the public is hungryfor these specialized reading programs. We have identified over 30 book clubs in the County so.far and we think there is probably twice that number. -� 2 Page 1 of 1 Escoffier, Al From: Russ & Denise Surber[rdsurber@charter.net] Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 9:14 PM To: Escoffier, Al Cc: Natalie Munn; Russ & Denise Surber Subject: CALTAC Membership-Thanks for Joining! To: Contact for Burlingame Public Library Board From: Denise Surber, Membership Co-Chair, CALTAC Please pass the following message along to your Library Board or Commission. Thanks. Dear CALTAC Honor Board: The CALTAC membership application for your Board or Commission has been received, and we welcome you as members for Calendar Year 2007. Your support, interest, and active participation will have a definite impact on all of our California libraries. Thank you for joining. Each individual member of your Board or Commission will receive quarterly issues of CALTACTICS. This newsletter contains information about workshops, legislation, and other activities of interest to Trustees and Commissioners. Please remember to send us the names and addresses of any new Board or Commission members, along with the names of the outgoing members they replace, so the newsletter and other CALTAC information will reach them in a timely manner. Soon you will see information on our annual awards. We hope you will nominate someone from your community for special recognition. Again, thank you for joining CALTAC. Please feel free to contact any Board member with comments, questions, or concerns. Denise Surber Membership Co-Chair California Association of Library Trustees and Commissioners (CALTAC) 507 18th St. Paso Robles, CA 93446 Telephone/Fax: 805-238-3150 E-mail: rdsurber@charter.net P.S. We invite you to subscribe to the CALTAC listserve where legislative news is posted & discussed. Visit www.caltac.ora to subscribe. 2/2/2007 Day in the District Talking Points The primary focus of Day in the District is to strengthen the relationship between legislators and the libraries in their District, however it also provides an opportunity to encourage the Legislator to support better funding for libraries state-wide. The following "talking points" may be helpful as you prepare for your meetings: • Libraries across California provide reading resources, lifelong learning opportunities, career development, educational support, and access to technology and information to every California resident • Historically approximately 0.05% (or 1/2 of 1/10 of 1%!) of California's general fund moneys are directed to California libraries through the State Library for important services and programs such as: o The Public Library Foundation (PLF) which provides a small amount of funding distributed on a per capita basis to every public library in the state. In 2006 PLF funding was approximately $0.57 per capita. o Transaction-based reimbursement (TBR) which promotes sharing of resources by reimbursing academic, public, and special libraries for a small portion of the cost of serving people from other jurisdictions through Inter-Library Loan and reciprocal "over the counter" borrowing arrangements o Adult and Children's Literacy programs o Library services and access to information for the blind, disabled, and other under-served populations o Library services for the State Legislature and employees o Preservation of historical documents, photos, and other resources • Studies in other states show that every $1 invested in library services delivers at least $4 in economic value to citizens • The California Library Association is working with Senator Joseph Simitian to prepare a new Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act for consideration by the Legislature. Please ask your Legislators for their support. California Library Association 717 20th Street, Ste. 200 Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph. 916-447-8541 Fax 916-447-8394 www.cla-net.org �co 925 L STREET• SUITE 1400 • SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 January 30, 2007 (916)448-2196 FAX(916)448-4808 TO: CLA Members/ Systems/ Network Contacts FROM: Mike Dillon, CLA Lobbyist Christina Dillon, CLA Lobbyist RE: News From the Capitol I. SENATOR JOE SIMITIAN INTRODUCES $4 BILLION LIBRARY CONSTRUCTION BOND BILL, SPONSORED B Y CLA Late yesterday afternoon, Senator Joe Simitian, who is one of the most vocal library supporters at the Capitol, introduced a $4 billion library construction and renovation bond measure. The bill, SB 156, is entitled the California Reading and Literacy Improvement and Public Library Construction and Renovation Bond Act of 2008. SB 156 is sponsored by the California Library Association. Assemblywoman Lois Wolk, who, as members know, was very active in last year's bond campaign, is a principal co-author of SB 156. SB 156 is the work product of an ad hoc committee of CLA Members and the Proposition 14 Steering Committee. The measure will be similar to the last proposed bond act (SB 1161-Alpert, which failed passage on the June 2006 ballot), except for the following: 1) The minimum amount per project has been increased from $50,000 to $500,000. 2) The maximum amount per project has been increased from $20 million to $30 million. 3) 5% of the total bond amount will be made available for joint-use projects, rather than the specific $25 million set aside in the last bond act. 4) There will be no priority given to applicants submitted, but not funded, from the 2000 Bond Act (the so-called "Cycle 3" Applicants), as the committee felt too much time will have elapsed to make this provision appropriate. Thus, everyone will start on an even, competitive playing field with SB 156. Upon hearing of the introduction of this bill, CLA President Margaret Donnellan Todd said, "The California Library Association is pleased to have such a strong library champion in Senator Joe Simitian, and we thank him for his willingness to shepherd this important library construction and renovation bond measure. The state is simply not keeping pace with the infrastructure needs of California's 20 million library users." _ The Senator's bill will need to be in print for 30 days before it maybe heard in its first policy committee. As has been standard practice, CLA's bond bills are typically assigned to the Senate Education Committee in the Senate. We will alert you when the bill is, in fact, assigned to committee and when you may begin writing members of the committee to urge their support of this important legislation. SB 156 will face substantial competition from other bond measures this year, as well as the Governor's own proposed $41 billion Strategic Growth Plan, a massive infrastructure bond package he is shopping, based on the success of his last bond package. Thus, the policy and fiscal committees will need to receive hundreds of letters on behalf of SB 156 in order to make the desired impact. Special Note: In the coming days, Senator Simitian will be sending around a letter to his colleagues in the Legislature, asking them to be co-authors of his bond measure. If you are meeting with your legislator on Friday for "Day In The District," please encourage him or I ler to sign on to the co-author letter or to call Senator Simitian's office directly. If you have already met with your legislators, you may wish to follow up with them. II. BUDGET COMMITTEES ANNOUNCED — OVERVIEW OF GOVERNOR'S 2007-08 BUDGET BEGINS The Assembly Budget and Senate Budget Committees have been named for the 2007 session. In the Senate, Denise Ducheny will serve as the Chair of the Senate Budget Committee while Senator Dennis Hollingsworth will return as the Vice Chair of the Budget Committee. In the Assembly, John Laird resumes his post as the Chair of the Assembly Budget Committee, while Assemblyman Roger Niello will be a new face as the Vice Chair of the Budget Committee. These four appointments are significant, as they will likely be the designees for the powerful Budget Conference Committee, that will convene over the summer months to debate the differences between the Assembly Budget, the Senate Budget, and the Governor's Budget. In addition, Budget Subcommittees have been named in each house. The Education Budget Subcommittees have the jurisdiction over State Library issues, including the Public Library Foundation and Transaction Based Reimbursement. These important subcommittees will begin reviewing the Governor's January Budget in March, and will hear our library issues in March or April for a preliminary discussion. They will then make their final decision on the majority of the issues pending before their subcommittee after the Governor's May Revision is released in mid-May. You will recall that when the Governor released his January Budget, he was silent on any increases for the Transaction Based Reimbursement, but he did make a small reduction to the Public Library Foundation in the amount of$52,000. The $52,000 is intended to "initiate the California State Library's Integrated Library System Replacement Project," according to the Budget document. However, CLA believes that borrowing from the PLF source for this purpose is not appropriate, and we will be lobbying to request that the Administration, in working with the California State Library, create a separate Budget "line item" so that the monies come out of General Fund revenues to fund this program and not out of the Public Library Foundation baseline. In addition, CLA will be lobbying for a restoration of the $52,000 to the PLF, and will be requesting that the PLF baseline be increased. (The PLF currently stands at $21.3 million.) Please take a moment today to write the members of the Assembly and Senate Budget Subcommittees and urge their support to 1) restore the $52,000 that the Governor cut to the PLF, and 2) request that they continue increasing funding to this program that is woefully underfunded. (Full funding, according to statute, would require $94,217,000.) SENATE BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE NUMBER ONE ON EDUCATION FINANCE Senator Jack Scott, Chair Senator Bob Margett, Member Senator Joe Simitian, Member Hearing Date: TBA ASSEMBLY BUDGET SUBCOMMITTEE NUMBER TWO ON EDUCATION FINANCE Assemblywoman Julia Brownley, Chair Assemblyman Michael Duvall, Member Assemblyman Mervyn Dymally, Member Assemblywoman Jean Fuller, Member Assemblyman Gene Fuller, Member Assemblyman Sandre Swanson, Member Hearing Date: TBA SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION: BUDGET ITEM #: 6120-221-0001 Sample address: The Honorable Jack Scott, Chair Senate Budget Subcommitee Number One on Education Finance State Capitol Sacramento, CA. 95814 We will let you know when official hearing dates are assigned and more details become available. F 4 1"ft_��n STAFF REPORT BURLINGAME AGENDA ITEM# 8a � MTG. DATE 2/5/07 - TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL SUB1V VTED B DATE: January 26,2007 APPRO FROM: Parks & Recreation Director (558-7307) BY SUBJECT: UPDATE ON PLANS FOR CELEBRATION OF �* BURLINGAME'S CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council receive the staff report regarding the plans for celebrating Burlingame's Centennial Anniversary. BACKGROUND: In preparation for the City's year-long celebration leading up to our 100'hbirthday on June 6, 2008, many committees have been meeting since 2005. Staff will update Council on the status of planning for (1) the Centennial Plaza, (2) Centennial Events, (3) Volunteers, (4) Marketing Efforts, (5) Sponsorship Opportunities and(6)Budget. �-- The Centennial's Executive Committee, comprised of Mayor Nagel, Vice-Mayor O'Mahony, Centennial committee chairpersons and City staff have been meeting monthly to discuss and approve a variety of plans for the Centennial. In addition, a special Council meeting was held earlier this month to discuss a lasting commemorative project for the Centennial. The update will include information from these meetings as well as from the different committee meetings. Centennial Plaza Throughout the planning for Burlingame's Centennial a lasting commemorative piece has been a desire by the community. Early suggestions included fountains, statues, tree groves and moving the old City Hall Cupola, but the one constant thought has been to showcase the Burlingame Avenue Train Station—the keystone of Burlingame's beginnings. On January 5th, the Council held a special meeting to discuss the commemorative piece. With the input from members of the Burlingame Historical Society, Council directed City staff to proceed with plans to create a Centennial Plaza on the west side of the Train Station; a plaza that will still accommodate parking on the weekdays and serve as a public plaza at other times. Staff has reviewed a list of architects that have done similar projects and anticipates going out with a Request for Proposal within the next month. Staff will include the Historical Society in the process and will require the architect to hold a public meeting to gather thoughts from the entire community. At this time, the Plaza, estimated to cost approximately $200,000, is to be funded by donations. Centennial Events The list of Centennial Events continues to evolve as we approach the beginning of the year-long -� ) celebration. "Attachment A" is a brief description of the Centennial events and chairpersons. Volunteers "Attachment B" shows the volunteers that have been assigned to various committees, individuals that are still unassigned and organizations that have attended the events meetings and offered support. Marketing Efforts In addition to working with the Events Committee and Fundraising Committees, the Marketing Committee is working on three specific goals at the present time. 1. Poster, Essay & Poetry Contest - Led by Mary Meissner (former Lincoln School Principal), Pat Toft (Library Board) & Jo-Ellen Ellis (Beautification Commission), the Essay, Poetry & Art Contest celebrating Burlingame's past and future will be open to all children in grades K - 12 living or attending school in Burlingame. The application flyers should be distributed within the next month. Prizes will include participation in the Centennial Kick-Off Parade, Centennial t-shirts, certificates of participation,tickets to the Centennial All-City Dance and tickets to the Day on the Green Concert. 2. Merchandise - Michael Liftman is spearheading the effort to purchase and sell items such as commemorative shirts, hats,mugs, etc. 3. Advertising-Street banners, media kits, websites are all on the horizon as Dan Andersen and the other members of the Marketing Committee pull together and disseminate the information from the other Centennial Committees. Sponsorship Opportunities Judy Jingarian is heading up the Fundraising Committee that is looking at a variety of sponsorship opportunities that can be tied to the Centennial events with the goal of helping to make sure the Events are self-supporting. Bud et The City has set aside $50,000 for the Centennial Celebration. Staff and the various committees are working towards using this allocation as start-up funding of the various marketing and event projects and returning as much as possible for use on the Centennial Plaza or to the General Fund. One budget area where staff will need further Council direction is the allocation of costs for Police Officers and Public Works employees during the Parade and Wine/Hot Chocolate Walk. Council may choose to have these funds come from the Centennial budget or other City funds. The overall budget that includes events, marketing and sponsorships is being prepared by staff and will be presented to the Council as soon as possible. BUDGET BOACT: There is no budget impact associated with this report. ATTACHMENTS: None "Attachment A" DESCRIPTION OF CENTENNIAL EVENTS First Centennial Events: June 2nd,2007 Parade and Fick-off Ceremony: Parade.will feature vintage cars, schools, community organizations, clubs, etc. The cars will be staged at Roosevelt School,proceed down Broadway to California Drive and will join the walkers and horses at City Hall. Mike McQueen, Co-President of the BHS Alumni Association, Chairman of the BHS 75ffi anniversary parade committee and Chairman of the City of Belmont's 75th Anniversary parade, is organizing the parade. The Kick-Off Ceremony will take place in front of City Hall before the parade continues to Burlingame Avenue and into Washington Park. Doris Mortensen,Burlingame's City Clerk, is organizing the ceremony. Vintage Baseball Game and BBQ Picnic: After the parade,people can see the Bay Area Vintage Base Ball Association play an authentic 1880's double header with old fashioned uniforms in Washington Park. A BBQ lunch will be available for everyone to enjoy during the games. Joe Baylock will coordinate the event. Second Centennial Events: October 2007 Scavenger Hunt: This fun family event will lead residents to find several Burlingame Historical spots. Christine Thorsteinson,Burlingame resident and designer of numerous corporate scavenger hunts,is Chairing the Hunt. Community Picnic: The Shinnyo-En Temple of California will hold their Bridge of Friendship event at the Recreation Center on the morning of Saturday, October 6t". At the conclusion of the event,we will go into Washington Park and hold the Community Picnic. Haru Inouye,Executive Director of the Shinnyo-en Foundation, will be helping to conduct the Picnic. Third Centennial Events: February 2008 All Day Events Variety Show: This show will feature a talent show inside of a play and will highlight Burlingame's history. There will be three shows at the Burlingame High School theater— on a Friday and Saturday night and a Sunday matinee in either late January or early February 2008. The team of Jeriann Fleres (Director),Jo-Ellen Ellis (Front Office Manager) and Annette DeMaria(Producer) are working together to showcase Burlingame's talent. Jeriann and Annette have written and produced numerous talent shows for school and community groups. Vintage Fashion Show: A vintage fashion show and luncheon that presents the different styles throughout the years will be held at Kohl Mansion. The use of Kohl Mansion has been donated to us for the event. Mary Poppingo and Sister Barbara Moran from the Sisters of Mercy are coordinating the show. Historic Tour: This two part event will consist of a wine&hot chocolate walking tour of the downtown Burlingame area on a Friday evening and a self-guided tour of Burlingame's historic buildings and locations on the following Sunday. Bus �- transportation will be available on the Sunday for those in need. This event that showcases Burlingame's history is being chaired by Diane Condon-Wirgler and Raziel Ungar. Diane (Burlingame Historical Society)has created the Passport event used by Burlingame's school children. Final Centennial Events: May/June 2008 A variety of celebratory events have been planned to allow all age groups of Burlingame's community to commemorate our 100th Birthday. 7th& 8th Grade Dance: This dance for 7th and 8th grade students at the Burlingame Recreation,Center on Friday,May 18th will have a 100th Birthday Party theme and will include educational components of Burlingame's past. Recreation Supervisor Stacey Poncia and Recreation Coordinator Andrew Cheney will work with the City's Youth Advisory Committee to organize this event. Day on the Green Event: High school students will enjoy music and learn of Burlingame's history on this special event at the Burlingame High School football field on Saturday, May 19th. There will be student bands and other entertainment for the teens to enjoy. Burlingame's history will be on display and students will be challenged to compete in a trivia contest. Recreation Supervisor Stacey Poncia will work with the City's Youth Advisory Committee and other school groups to organize this event. Centennial Ball: The Centennial Ball will be the culminating event to celebrate Burlingame's 100th year on Friday,June 6t'. Current plans call for a cocktail hour, sit- down dinner,birthday ceremony, entertainment by Danny Marona,a spectacular fireworks show, followed by an evening of music and dancing. Karen Key(former Chamber of Commerce Executive Director) and Susan Burlison(Burlingame Masonic Lodge) are planning this Ball. Movie in the Park&Fireworks Show: A Centennial Day event geared for families will be the outdoor movie at Bayside Park, featuring one of the movies partly filmed in ' Burlingame. Families will be able to have dinner, watch the movie and then enjoy the fireworks show from front row blanket seats. Gordon Gottsche from the City's Public Works Department is coordinating the fireworks show and the Youth Advisory Committee will conduct the movie night portion of the event. "Attachment B" CENTENNIAL VOLUNTEERS Kick Off Centennial Events: June 2, 2007 Parade Chair: Mike McQueen Kerri Belluomini Gary Benjamin Marianne Osberg Kevin Conragan Angela Caprini Opening Ceremony Chair: Doris Mortensen Laura Hesselgren Angela Caprini Essay Contest Chair: Mary Meissner Kerri Belluomini Charlene Drummer Vintage Baseball Game Chair: Joe Baylock Randy Schwartz Dave Cauchi Jim Redman Fall Centennial Events Scavenger Hunt Chair: Christine Thorsteinson Community Picnic Chair: Haru Inouye Kerri Belluomini Shinnyo-en Foundation Winter Centennial Events Variety Show Director Jeriann Fleres Producer Annette DeMaria House MGR Jo-Ellen Ellis Kerri Belluomini Angela Caprini Vintage Fashion Show Chair: Mary Poppingo Co- Chair: Sister Barbara Moran Panna Sharma Susan Hackett Jo-Ellen Ellis Marianne Osberg Marie Woods Historic Building Tour Chair: Diane Condon-Wirgler Co- Chair: Raziel Ungar Mary Poppingo Sister Barbara Moran Nancy Brock Erik Winkler Kevin Conragan Marianne Osberg Final Centennial Event Day On the Green Chair: Stacey Poncia Co-Chair: Randy Schwartz Panna Sharma Susan Hackett Kerri Belluomini 7th & 8th Grade Dance Chair: Stacey Poncia Co- Chair: Andrew Cheney Centennial Ball Chair: Karen Key Co- Chair: Susan Burleson Ann Keighran Susie Lahey Steve Warden Kevin Conragan Marianne Osberg Marie Woods Fireworks Show and Movie Night Chair: Gordon Gottsche Unassigned Volunteers Dina Achiro Dan Andersen Cathy Baylock Garbis Bezdjian Kristen Cikowski Russ Cohen Dan Conway Racquel Corpuz Ton Dang Don Dornell Dolores Elie Cheryl Enright Jack Erickson Al Escoffler Juliana Fuerbringer Sue Fuller Jeff Griffith Debra Griffith Mary Herman-Armstrong Melissa Holmes Farris &Rudy Horak Mary Hunt Judy Jingirian Vicky King Isabella Lanza Phyllis Mayer Rosalie McCloud Georgette Naylor Geraldine O'Connor Donna Palmer Dale Perkins Dave Pine Paige Pohlers-Meek Lee Porebski Andrea Ramirez John Root Bernard Shepard Jim Shypertt Jean Silveira Alec Simpson Tina Smith Pat Toft Ray Tyler Tom/Faye Dowdy Churches & Schools Papillon Pre school BSD Public Schools/BCE Our Lady of Angels St. Catherine of Siena Mercy High School Peninsula Temple Sholom St. Pauls Episcopal Shinnyo-En of Calif First Presbyterian Dharma Realm Buddist Eastern Orthodox Church Latter Day Saints 7th day Adventist Kofuka No Kagaky Christian Science Jehovah's Witness Trinity Lutheran Good Shepard Lutheran United Methodist Three Cities Assembly of God New Life Community Church Metaphysical Church of Enlightenment Organizations Pack 28 BSA Pack 128 BSA Pack 57 BSA Troop 28 BSA ,) Troop 56 BSA Masonic Lodge Odd Fellows Lion's Club -� Rotary Club Chamber of Commerce Burlingame Bid Broadway Bid Womens Club California Library Services Act (CLSA) Transaction Based Reimbursements (TBR) for libraries in the Peninsula Library System Fiscal Years 01/02 — 02/03 Burlingame $210,994 $183,562 Dal City* $285,467 $81,010 Menlo Park $109,639 $159,856 Redwood City $288,774 $263,378 San Bruno $70,851 $70,583 San Mateo $117,810 $91,516 San Mateo County** $251,462 $239,880 South San Francisco $178,817 $183,817 TOTAL for PLS libraries $1,513,814 $1,273,602 *Daly City 01/02 includes the Peninsula Library System Media Center revenues, 02/03 does not include the Media Center revenues ** San Mateo County includes: Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica(2), Portola Valley, San Carlos and Woodside 5/17/04 Public Library Fund For Peninsula Library System Libraries Fiscal Year 00-01 to 06-07 city FY 00-01 FY O1-02 FY 02-03 FY 03-04 FY 04-05 FY 05-06 FY 06-07 Burlingame $61,811 $54,647 $32,148 $15,757 $14,153 $13,981 $20,570 Daly City $173,335 $160,440 $94,012 $46,229 $41,557 $41,100 $60,513 Menlo Park $52,696 $47,569 $28,006 $13,652 $12,230 $12,035 $17,752 Redwood City $129,255 $116,753 $68,708 $33,686 N/A $29,840 $43,925 San Bruno $69,185 $62,106 $36,335 $18,150 $16,595 $16,578 $23,967 San Mateo $164,552 $148,491 $88,069 $43,149 $38,910 $38,435 $56,558 San Mateo County* $455,376 $412,213 $243,496 $120,182 $108,640 $107,917 $159,050 South San Francisco $103,736 $93,920 1 $54,931 $26,993 $24,299 $24,214 1 $35,691 TOTAL $1,149,295 $1,096,139 1 $645,705 1 $317,798 $256,384 $284,100 1 $418,026 * San Mateo County includes: Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, Pacifica(2), Portola Valley, San Carlos and Woodside 2/l/07 BURL NOAME February 5, 2007 Poetry Month a Success! The Foundation-sponsored annual Children's Poetry Month reached over 350 school-age children throughout both cities. The culminating event was the Sunday Poetry Reading on January 2912, with over 40 children reading their poems. Participants received a poetry paperback book of their choice. Poetry is alive and well in Burlingame! THE BIG READ: To Kill a Mockingbird We are moving quickly with the BIG READ project for April 2007. Since we last reported qn the event, we have received a $ 20,000 grant from the Silicon Valley Community Foundation, increasing our ability to program for the project and do adequate public relations. There are over 20 programs planned throughout the month. Among the highlights for Burlingame Library are: • Opening Reception at Burlingame featuring readings from the book by Brad Friedman, Charles Robinson Shaw, and live 30's music, April 3 • "To Kill a Mockingbird" film.with Gregory Peck, April 7. • "Remember the Titans" film for teens, April 13 THE BIG READ events culminate with the "To Kill a Mockingbird" drama by the students of San Mateo High School the weekend of May 4th. A full calendar of events will be available by mid-March. One Book, One Community: Allende 8s Krasny We are fortunate to be underway with this reading initiative as well. We will feature Isabel Allende in conversation with Michael Krasny (KQED- Radio) at the San Mateo Performing Arts Center, October 11, 2007. Over sixty auxiliary programs are planned throughout the county in preparation for this final event. Events will focus on the immigrant experience in California, the Gold Rush, Chilean history and culture, Chilean food, and many other events. Maryam will be doing the graphic work for this county-wide program. 480 Primrose Road Burlingame•California 940io-4083 Phone(650)558-7474•Fax(650)342-6295•www.burlingame.org/library Centennial Events By now the Foundation Board is aware of the many Centennial events "1 planned. The highlights are in the latest issue of the Recreation Department's brochure sent to all homes in Burlingame. The first event will be the parade-in June. In addition, I have been, assisting with the Burlingame History book which will be published by the Burlingame Historical Society by authors, Joanne Garrison and Jean Silveira. We are also working directly with the Burlingame Historical Society to mount an exhibit of old Burlingame photos to be exhibited and available for sale in the June/July timeframe. Easton Branch LibrM Tree The removal of the Easton Tree is on hold at least until May 2007, at which time city staff will advise City Council on the pros and cons of the tree removal. Should the tree be removed, both the Trustees and the Foundation have expressed interest in planting the most mature tree possible for the site. City Budget Work The City budget work begins in earnest this month. Department head and mid-managers will be working on the allocation of funds. We have many goals this year to accomplish, along with our marketing initiatives, so it should be a busy year! Foundation Budget Wishlist I met with the Foundation Finance Committee regarding the wishlist for the calendar year 2007. After some reflection on the needs of the library and the funding goals, it was decided to present the wishlist as submitted to the full Board for review and approval on February 8th. Foundation Events Jackie Speier has agreed to be our speaker for the first annual Foundation Fundraising Luncheon. The event will be held on Saturday, May 5th, at a local venue. The committee has met several times and things are moving along with the planning. Upcoming Events: • Foundation Board Meeting, Thursday, February 8th, 5:30 PM • Innovative Interfaces Conference (Al), Berkeley, February 12 & 13 • President's Day Holiday, Monday, February 19, Closed • Library Board Meeting, Tuesday, February 20th, 5:30 PM • Foundation Book Sale, April 27, 28, 29 • Foundation Author's Luncheon, May 5, 2007, Noon Alfred H. Escoffier ..� City Librarian February 5, 2007 Item IX. A Employee Achievement Event 2007 Liza Normandy, Sr. Catering Sales Manager has advised me that the date of December 2nd has been reserved. Cost per person for this event will be $30.00. Menu selection will be chicken, fish and a vegetarian pasta. Liza could not commit to the reception being complimentary. Liza is presently waiting for our confirmation before the particulars are discussed such as the reception, corkage fee, entertainment needs etc.. It is my recommendation that a Trustee, who has helped with the organization of the staff recognition dinner in the past, contact the new manager, Jim Ensign, in regard to the history and purpose of this event. Respectfully Submitt d, S'dney Po and Secretary to the Board of Trustees URLi (��iMf February 6, 2007 TO: Library Board of Trustees FROM: City Librarian RE: Disruptive Patron Marika Matyus, Address Unknown As of this date, this library user has been alerted verbally and in writing of her disruptions on the days of January 20th, 26th, February 6th. As City Librarian, I have barred this user from the library for a period of one week. To bar this patron for a longer period of time, it is necessary that the Board hold a hearing and decide if the accusations are substantive enough to bar the user from the library for violating the library's Behavior policy. Specifically, Ms. Matyus was observed by staff and the public: • shoving other users, • using swear words to talk to staff and the public, • talking loudly to herself and others, • inciting an argument with another library user, and • generally engaging in activity that unreasonably interferes with N other's use and enjoyment of the library Staff has called the Police twice because-of her behavior, once on January- 26th and again on February 6f. We have been in touch with her Mental Health worker, Dr. Herbert and told him that her behavior is not acceptable at the library. Due to her unruly behavior, I recommend that the Board of Trustees hold a hearing-to hear Ms. Matyus version of the incidents. If after such hearing, the Board is convinced of Ms. Matyus inability to use the library properly, that Marika Matyus be barred from using the Burlingame Public Library fora period no less than 60 days. If this behavior continues, the library will seek a legal restraining order against Ms. Matyus use of the facilities indefinitely. Attachment: Behavior Policy 48o Primrose Road Burlingame•California 940io-4o83 Phone(650)558-7474•Fax(650)342-6295-www.burlingame.org/library BURUMMME : February 6, 2007 Marika Matyus Address Unknown Dear Ms. Matyus: RE: Library Disruption on January 20th, 26th, February This is to inform you that you are barred from using the Burlingame Public Library for a period of one.week for violating the Library's Behavior Policy. Specifically, you were observed by staff: shoving other users, • using swear words to talk to staff and the public, • inciting an argument with another library user, and •, generally engaging in activity that unreasonably interferes with other's use and enjoyment of the library Staff has called the Police twice because of your behavior, once on `- January 26th and again on February 6t: We have been in touch with your Mental Health worker, Dr. Herbert and told him that your behavior is not acceptable at the library. i Due to your unruly behavior, I will be recommending that you be barred from using the Burlingame Public Library for a period, no less than 60 days. A hearing will be held at the Library Board of Trustees meeting of Tuesday, February 20th; at which time you may state your side of the case. i If this behavior- continues., the library will seek a restraining order against your use of-the facilities. Si rely, Alfre H. Escof ger City Librarian Attachment: Behavior Policy 480 Primrose Road•Burlingame•California 94010-4o83 Phone(650)558-7474•Fax(650)342-6295•www.burlingame.org/library ^BURLINGAME 1 e<<C Lf8�1 Burlingame Public Library Behavior Policy Revised December 2006 The following rules have been adopted by the library trustees for the comfort and safety of all who use and work in the library. The following are not allowed; • Behavior that is prohibited by law. • Food and/or drink. • Using cell phones. • Entering the library barefoot and/or without a shirt. • Damaging or misusing library property or materials. • Bodily hygiene so offensive as to be disruptive to staff and other patrons. • Verbally or physically threatening or harassing other patrons and library staff, including stalking, staring, touching, or using offensive language. • Running, pushing, shoving, or throwing objects on library premises. • Making loud noise. • Using library facilities for purposes other than those normally associated - with a library (bathing or washing clothes). • Lying down or sleeping on any floor, table, or seat in the library. • Smoking within the library or within 20 feet of the library entrance. • Sexual misconduct. • Soliciting (e.g., sales, canvassing). • Animals other than working animals. • Activity that unreasonably interferes with others' use and enjoyment of the library or with the functioning of library staff. • Panhandling or soliciting for sales or charity in the library buildings, porch, stairs • Conducting surveys, petitions or distribution of materials within the library buildings • Blocking of any doors, porches, stairs or other entrances and exits to the library buildings. Violations of any of the above rules may warrant exclusion from the library. Staff will summon the police for noncompliance of the above rules. Libraries are public places where each person is responsible for his/her safety, the safety of children in their care, and the security of personal belongings.