AGENDA Pasadena Public Library Commission

February 19, 2014

MEMBERS

Debbie Ayala, District 2 Karla Bluestone, At Large/District 7

Sharon Calkin, District 3 Morris Dent, District 4

Victor Gonzalez, District 5 Jane Haderlein, Mayor

Kathleen Hamilton, District 6 Arnold Siegel, District 1 Wendy Wang, District 7

STAFF

Jan Sanders, Library Director Jennifer Addington, Deputy Director Barbara Ayala, Management Analyst

Debra Humphrey, Secretary

MISSION STATEMENT The City of Pasadena is dedicated to delivering exemplary municipal services,

responsive to our entire community and consistent with our history, culture and unique character.

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Public meeting begins at 6:00 p.m. Public comment begins at 6:15 p.m. Items on the agenda may not be called in order listed.

Agendas and supporting documents are available on the Internet at http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/library/about_the_library/commission/

Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Library Commission after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the Central Library at 285 E. Walnut Street,

during normal business hours.

COPIES OF THIS AGENDA

ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE

NEIGHBORHOOD

INFORMATION SERVICE AT

CENTRAL AND ALL BRANCH

LIBRARIES.

PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA

Linda Vista, 1281 Bryant Street

Wednesday, February 19, 2014, 6:00PM (626) 744-4062

I. CALL TO ORDER/INTRODUCTIONS Linda Vista Branch Update, Branch Manager Robin Reidy

II. COMMUNICATIONS Letters or Articles Regarding Library Services or Events

III. ACTION ITEM – APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approval of Minutes for January 15, 2014 Library Commission Meeting*

IV. COMMUNITY COMMENTS (6:15 p.m.)

V. OLD BUSINESS

a. Suggested list of areas of interest or board volunteerism

VI. DIRECTOR’S REPORT a. Report on Budget b. Library Foundation Meeting Update c. Day in the District Update d. Update on “130 Years of Reading” Celebration

VII. NEW BUSINESS (COMMISSION INPUT)

VIII. REPORT(S) FROM COMMITTEES/REPRESENTATIVES a. Friends of the Library Report b. Library Branch Associates Reports

IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS Love Your Author – Saturday, February 22, 2014, 10AM-Noon*

X. INFORMATION ITEMS a. Circulation Statistics – January 2014 b. Library Dashboard* c. Record of Attendance* d. Commission Liaison at FOPPL Meetings* e. Library Commission Meeting Dates*

XI. ADJOURNMENT *Indicates support material attached

XII. WALK THROUGH OF RENOVATED AREAS AT CENTRAL

POSTING STATEMENT: I HEREBY CERTIFY that this agenda in its entirety was posted on the Council Chamber bulletin board S249, and the bulletin board in the rotunda area at City Hall, 100 North Garfield Avenue and the Public Information kiosks at the Central and branch libraries on the 14th of February by 5:00 p.m. The agenda may also be viewed at the City’s website. http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/commissions/default.asp In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please call (626) 744-4062 24 hours in advance. After normal posting, any documents distributed to a majority of the Pasadena Public Library Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available at Central Library, Centennial Room at 285 E. Walnut Street during normal business hours. ______________________________________________ DEBRA HUMPHREY, Recording Secretary

PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMISSION MINUTES Cental Library, 285 E. Walnut Street

January 15, 2014 – 6PM

I. CALL TO ORDER/INTRODUCTIONS Chair Hamilton called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Adult Services at Central Update – Christine Reeder, Adult Services Librarian Christine Reeder gave a brief overview of adult services activities and events at Central Library. She handed out flyers regarding LA Law Library’s free consultations at Central every Thursday afternoon from 1-5 pm and free one-on-one consultation with an eviction defense attorney for individuals facing eviction. She announced “Love Your Author” event on February 22, 10AM to Noon at Central. No action taken. II. COMMUNICATIONS Director Sanders shared the photo taken at La Pintoresca during the installation of the bunny sculpture donated by Library Commissioner Arnold Siegel and Susan Futterman. III. ACTION ITEM - APPROVAL OF MINUTES Commissioner Wang moved, and Vice Chair Ayala seconded, to approve the minutes of December 18, 2013. The motion carried 9:0. IV. COMMUNITY COMMENT There was no community comment. V. DIRECTOR’S REPORT a. Director Sanders reviewed the Pew Report: How Americans Value Public Libraries in Their

Communities. b. Legislative Report

Director Sanders reported that Governor Brown supports CLA’s lobbying effort to secure funding for a statewide, broadband infrastructure project. The 2014-15 Budget proposes $3.3 million General Fund to provide public libraries access to high-speed Internet to better meet the demands of today’s library patrons. This includes $2.3 million to allow California’s public library branches to access a statewide, high-speed Internet network, and $1 million General fund on a one-time basis for grants to public libraries that require equipment upgrades to connect to a high-speed network. No action taken.

c. Status Report on Special Fundraising Event Committee Director Sanders reported on the fundraiser meeting with the Friends and Foundation. No action taken.

PRESIDING: Kathleen Hamilton

PRESENT: Debbie Ayala, Karla Bluestone, Sharon Calkin, Victor Gonzalez, Jane Haderlein, Morris Dent, Arnold Siegel, Wendy Wang

ABSENT:

STAFF: Jennifer Addington, Martha Camacho, Catherine Hany, Debra Humphrey, Christine Reeder, Jan Sanders

January 15, 2014 – 6:00 p.m.

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VI. NEW BUSINESS (COMMISSION INPUT) Discussion of enhancing the mission of the commission through greater participation in library events, i.e. One City, One Story, advocacy efforts, and “130 Years of Reading” celebration. Chairperson Hamilton reported that she asked for this item to be placed on the agenda. She wanted to give the new commissioners an opportunity to express how they see their role as commissioners. Commissioner Calkin reported that she is a former teacher so her instinct is to want to help in some way. She would like to see cross-pollination with PUSD to leverage their efforts. Vice Chair Ayala would like to see a type of Library Peace Corp. that assigns volunteers to some part of the library. Commissioner Dent would like to see volunteer tutors to teach on a given subject. Commissioner Wang would like to have a project or a tangible role. For example, not every branch has a library association. Commissioner Bluestone sees her role as an advocate to support libraries and encourage participation. Commissioner Siegel is interested in participating in children’s afterschool programs to encourage them. Commissioner Gonzalez sees his role as advocate for the library and the community. On weekends, he visits all branches and reports any issues he sees with the facilities. Commissioner Haderlein sees her role as sharing library accomplishments and information with people. Director Sanders offered to create a slate of options for volunteers. No action taken.

VII. REPORT(S) FROM COMMITTEES/REPRESENTATIVES a. Friends of the Library Report

No report given. b. Library Branch Associates Report

Commissioner Dent reported that they had three successful programs on January 12; the Humane Society talked about their programs and services, Yoga with Mary, and Got Books, a reading program with assistance from La Salle High School students. Chair Hamilton reported that San Rafael ordered furniture for the patio. The exterior now has lighting. They will have a ribbon cutting soon. Commissioner Siegel reported that he would work with Councilmember Robinson’s field representative to start a La Pintoresca Association.

VIII. ANNOUNCEMENTS Director Sanders announced the “130 Years of Reading” event on Saturday, January 18 at 3PM and the State of the City Address on Thursday, January 23 at 7PM.

IX. INFORMATION ITEMS Record of Attendance – Commissioner Siegel will not be at the February meeting.

ADJOURNMENT With no further business, the Library Commission adjourned without objection at 7:05 p.m.

Kathleen Hamilton, Chair Debra Humphrey, Secretary Pasadena Public Library Commission Pasadena Public Library Commission

Love our Authors Celebration Join us for a special author festival

featuring local Pasadena authors.

FICTION • NON-FICTION •POETRY •eBOOKS

Saturday, February 22

10 a.m. - 12 noon

Central Library •

Donald R.Wright Auditorium

285 E.Walnut St. • Pasadena

Books will be on display and available for sale.

Featured Authors include:

The Courage To Write, An Anthology By Select Author-Poets * Kelly Barth * Boualem

Bousseloub * Lida Bushloper * Esther Bradley-DeTally * Peter Blodgett * Eve Bunting

*Petrea Burchard * Gene Cartwright * Joe Charogoff * Quentin Donoghue * Sam

Gennawey * Renée Morgan-Hampton * Sue Hodson * Marilyn Holdsworth * Vivian Horne

*Beth Howard * Arthur Hoyle * Gerda Govine Ituarte * Sara Louise Kras * Cynthia

Kumanchik * Marilyn LaGrone-Amaral * Linda Lee * John Mackow * Michael McGowan JD,

CFP * Dan McLaughlin * Susan Moss * Kay Mouradian * Elizabeth Pomeroy * Steven

Schreiner * Lynn Thompson * Rebecca Woods

Groups Include :

Prospect Park Books * Sue Campoy * Jennie Cook * Lian Dolan * Naomi Hirahara

Diane Lang * Christine Moore * Patricia O’Sullivan, editor

Balcony Press * Carol Bishop * Tavo Olmos * Gil Garcetti Photographer * Jennifer Zobelein

Emerging Urban Poets At Santa Catalina Branch Library

Red Hen Press * Ron Koertge * Bart Edelman * John Barr * Kelly Barth * Gary Lemons

Verónica Reyes * Tess Taylor

Designmatters at Art Center College of Design

Pasadena Latina/Latino Authors * Vibiana Aparicio-Chamberlin * Victor Cass

Randy Jurado Ertll * Sandra M. Guttierrez * Roberta Martinez * Thelma Reyna

Luis Torres

Pasadena Symphony’s Random Acts of Music will perform.

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Meeting Room Usage

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Allendale (4)

Hastings (12)

Hill Avenue (4)

Lamanda Park (5)

La Pintoresca (4)

Linda Vista (3)

San Rafael (3)

Santa Catalina (4)

Villa Parke (3)

Central (Commons) (66)

Central (Express) (8)

Computer/Internet Usage

Oct Nov Dec

PASADENA PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMISSION

MEETING ATTENDANCE

JULY 2013 - JUNE 2014

NAME 7/17/13 8/21/13 9/18/13 10/16/13 11/20/13 12/18/13 1/15/14 2/19/14 3/19/14 4/16/14 5/21/14 6/18/14

AYALA, DEBBIE – District 2 xx E P P E P P

BLUESTONE, KARLA – At Large/7 xx P P P P P P

CALKIN, SHARON - District 3 xx P P P P E P

DENT, MORRIS – District 4 xx P E P P P P

GONZALEZ, VICTOR – District 5 xx P P P P P P

HADERLEIN, JANE – Mayor xx P P P E P P

HAMILTON, KATHLEEN- District 6 xx P P E P P P

SIEGAL, ARNOLD- District 1 xx P P P P P P

WANG, WENDY – District 7 xx P E A P P P

P = PRESENT

E = EXCUSED

A = ABSENT

LOA = LEAVE OF ABSENCE

SHADED = NOT APPLICABLE

XX = MEETING CANCELLED

[R] = SPECIAL MEETING RETREAT

[S] = SPECIAL MEETING

NQ = NO QUORUM, SO NO MEETING HELD

R—N/A = RECUSED SO ATTENDANCE IS NOT APPLICABLE

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Friends of the Pasadena Public Library 2014 Meetings

(4th Wednesday of the Month – 7pm)

January 22 Kathleen Hamilton

February 26 Wendy Wang

March 26

April 23

May 28

June 25

July 23

August 27

September 24

October 22

December 3

2014

LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETINGS

3RD WEDNESDAY, 6PM

Date Council

District

Location Branch

Manager

January 15 3 Central Martha Camacho

February 19 6 Linda Vista Robin Reidy

March 19 5 Villa Parke Pat Smith

April 16 6 San Rafael Leonard Lane

May 21 7 Allendale Jean Penn

June 18 1 La Pintoresca Pat Smith

July 16 No Meeting

August 20 4 Hastings Diane Walker

September 17 4 Lamanda Park Leonard Lane

October 15 2 Santa Catalina Robin Reidy

November 19 7 Hill Avenue Jean Penn

December 17 3 Central - Auditorium Martha Camacho