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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLibrary Board of Trustees Min 1990/07/25 ~ - . . city Clerk (9 copies) MINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES JULY 25, 1990 LIBRARY CONFERENCE ROOM 3:04 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: vice Chair Miller, Trustees Alexander, Donovan, viesca, Williams BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: NONE CITY STAFF PRESENT: Library Director Lane, Assistant Library Director Palmer, Deputy city Manager Thomson vice Chairman Miller took this opportunity to welcome new Board members. I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Meeting of June 27, 1990 MSUC (Williams/Alexander) that the minutes of the June 27, 1990 meeting be approved. II. CONTINUED MATTERS A. Legislative Day Report - Suzanne Miller vice Chair Miller informed Board members of her acti vi ties during Legislative Day, which was held in Sacramento on May 1, 1990. The day began with a legislative update by library lobbyist Mike Dillon. Discussion was held on possible budgetary shortfalls and then Library Trustees and professional staff visited with their local representatives to urge full funding for PLF. Senators Deddeh and Bergesen and Assemblymen Peace, Chacon and Hunter sent their regards to the Chula vista Public Library. She encouraged the Board to attend this function next year. At this time vice Chair Miller presented gavels to retiring Trustees Rodger Lindsay and William McBreen in honor of their service on the Library Board. B. Lauderbach Library Site Recommendation Library Director Lane reviewed the Council referral, the preliminary work and presented the feasibility report, "A site Plan for a New Public Library at Lauderbach Park" by architect, Michael Feerer and Associates. Although the Lauderbach site has advantages, the Library Director recommended using the Orange and Fourth Avenue site as the most viable contender to receive a construction grant through the California State Library (Proposition 85). LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 2 - JULY 25, 1990 vice Chair Miller felt that the Library had an obligation to apply for Proposition 85 funds because the City Council backed the passage of this proposition at the request of the Library Board. Trustee Williams attended both the Montgomery Planning Committee and the Parks and Recreation Commission meetings when the Lauderbach site was discussed. As a result of these meetings, he feels the citizens of the Montgomery area would welcome a library in their community, but would oppose the use of the Lauderbach site for this purpose. He does not like the location and the close proximity of the power lines at the Orange and Fourth Avenue site. Trustee Donovan considered this site the best we could get for a library in the time frame allowed by Proposition 85. Trustee Alexander indicated that the Lauderbach Park site was fully utilized and favored the Orange and Fourth Avenue site. He asked that Director Lane find out the voltage in the towers. Trustee Viesca favored the Orange and Fourth Avenue site saying it would enhance the area and be a source of community pride. MSC (Viesca/Donovan 4-1) the Library Board renders its approval for the Orange and Fourth Avenue Site for a new library and application for Proposition 85 funds. (Trustee Williams opposed) Vice Chair Miller asked that the record show the Library Board made this decision after reviewing information from the Montgomery Planning Committee, the Parks and Recreation Commission, City and Library staff. Trustee Alexander asked what would happen if Proposition 85 funds were not received. Deputy City Manager Thomson stated that if Proposition 85 funds are not granted, a bond issue would be the next step. III. NEW BUSINESS - Library Board Elections MSUC (Williams/Alexander) to elect Suzanne Miller as Library Board Chairman. MSUC (Viesca/Alexander) to elect Ronald Williams as vice Chairman. . . . LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 3 - JULY 25, 1990 At this time the Library Board discussed convenient meeting times and dates. Future Library Board meetings will be held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m. IV. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Lane reported that 3,531 children had enrolled as of this date in the Summer Reading Program. Trustee Williams requested that a letter be written to Suzanne Jung commending her for her work in coordinating and implementing this excellent program. V. COMMUNICATIONS A. Friends Betty Roche reported that as a result of the Friend's article in the Chula vista Quarterly a huge influx of magazines and materials for the bookstore have been received. She also reported that the Friends have selected an individual for their book grant award program. This person's name will be announced August 1, 1990. B. Public Comments Mr. Coye suggested that the plans for the Orange and Fourth Avenue site be drawn to allow for future expansion. He also suggested that it not include a fountain. C. written Comments - None D. Board Comments vice Chair Williams - Council made an excellent choice in selecting new Board members. He asked that methods of raising revenue be placed on the September agenda. Also, the 1990 CALTAC Awards Nominations are due September 1st. Chair Miller, Vice Chair Williams and Trustee Viesca will meet on completing these nominations. Trustee Alexander - Is pleased to be on the Board and is interested in working with the architects in planning for a new building. Trustee Viesca - is happy to be on the Board. , LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - 4 - JULY 25, 1990 Chair Miller - welcomed the new Board members again. She is very pleased with the individuals selected for the Library Board, but was disappointed that Mr. Coye was not appointed. VI. ADJOURNMENT - The meeting adjourned at 5:25 pm. The next Library Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled for September 26, 1990.