HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2000-285 RESOLUTION NO. 2000-285
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA APPROV1NG CHANGES TO THE LIBRARY
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE EFFECTiVE OCTOBER 1, 2000
WHEREAS, the implementation of the new automated library system, in September 2000,
has provided the Chula Vista Public Library with the oppommity to re-examine some of its fees; and
WHEREAS, the automated system (to be known as ACV Links) offers many patron-friendly
features such as self-serve placement of holds or reserves; and
WHEREAS, as a result, it is a perfect time to eliminate a fee that was partially established to
cover some of the staff time costs associated with the service and in addition, the increase in the
number of computer workstations means that some fees, which were in place to control access to a
limited number of computers, are no longer needed; and
WHEREAS, as a result, it is proposed that three fees be eliminated and two new fees be
added; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of August 2, 2000, the Library Board of Trustees voted to endorse
these changes to the Library Master Fee Schedule.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Cotmcil of the City of Chula Vista does
hereby approve the following changes to the Library Master Fee Schedule effective October 1, 2000:
1. Eliminate $1 per item Fee for Book and Video Holds/Reserves
A fee to reserve books or AV materials was established after Proposition 13 in order to raise
revenue and discourage staff intensive services in the wake of employee reductions. With
the new automated system, patrons will now be able to place their own reserves in the
library, from home or office, or any other remote site. This vastly improved level of public
service would be very difficult to implement without the elimination of the $1 fee. The
impact on revenues is very minimal, since only $940 was collected last fiscal year.
2. Eliminate the $3 per hour ($1 per hour for Students) Public Computer Use Fee
During the past 5 years, library patrons have had access to only 7 computers loaded with
office software, such as Word and Excel, at the Civic Center and South Chula Vista Branch
libraries. In the mid-1990's, the library instituted a fee of $3 per hour ($1 for students) to
encourage the public not to linger at the small number of computers, to allow for greater
access by more members of the public, and to address the City's budget crisis.
This year, the library has received public access computers from the Gates Library
Fotmdation. These new computers, which provide office software, must be offered to the
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public without charge as a condition of the grant. In addition, the library believes that the
145 additional computers that are currently being installed with the new automated system
will allow adequate public access, no longer necessitating a fee designed to regulate
computer access and usage.
There is public demand for this service, as demonstrated by the $6,354 collected last fiscal
year as a result of this fee. However, elimination of the fee will again improve public service
and allow the public that does not have access to computers at home, work or school, the
opportunity to bridge the digital divide.
3. Eliminate the $4 Darkroom Use Fee
When the Civic Center Branch opened in 1976 the community darkroom facility was in high
demand. Over the years, the equipment has become outdated and non-functional, while
digital cameras, with their instant availability of images, has become the norm. Therefore,
since the darkroom is no longer usable or viable, it is recommended that the $4 fee be
eliminated. No darkroom fees have been collected for a number of years.
4. Add a $2 Per Item Video/DVD Insurance Charge Option
Users of the library' s video/DVD collection pay an annual $15 insurance fee that covers the
cost ofvideo/DVD damage. The library recommends providing the public with an option to
pay either the annual fee or a $2 per item insurance charge. The latter option is being
recommended to encourage usage of the video/DVD collection by those who may only want
to check out one or two titles per year.
5. Add a $2 Charge for each additional Library Card
The Library will soon be offering the public three different types of Library cards; standard
billfold, key chain, and debit ready billfold. All registered patrons will receive one card, of
their choosing, freeof charge. However, some patrons may like the convenience ofhaving
two or even all three types of cards. For example, one card might be a key chain style for
easy access, while the second card might be one that is a debit card for printing purposes
that the patron would keep in their billfold. Therefore, it is recommended a new $2 per card
fee be added, allowing the public to purchase second or third types of library cards.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Deputy City Manager ~iorney (A.
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
Califomia, this 15m day of August, 2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Davis, Moot, Padilla, Salas, and Horton
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
Shirley Horto~ayor
ATTEST:
Susan Bigelow, City Clerl~
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Susan Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, Califomia, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution
No. 2000-285 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting of the
Chula Vista City Council held on the 15th day of August, 2000.
Executed this 15th day of August, 2000.
Susan Bigelow, City Clerl~