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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000/09/12 - Minutes - Adj (w/Library Brd) September 12, 2000 CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA CiTY COUNCIL AND LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES Adjourned Meeting A. CALL TO ORDER An adjourned meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga City Council and Library Board of Trustees was held on Tuesday, September 12, 2000 in the Tri Communities Room of the Civic Center, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 5:12 p.m. by Mayor Alexander. Present were Councilmembers: Paul Biane, James Curatalo, Bob Dutton, Diana Willjams, and Mayor William J. Alexander. Present were Library Board of Trustees: Donna Bradshaw, Robert Howdyshell, Edward Swistock, Ravenel Wimbedy, and Joyce Womack. Also present were: Jack Lain, City Manager; Pamela Easter, Deputy City Manager; Deborah Clark, Library Director; Robert Karatsu, Library Services Manager; Renee Tobin, Senior Librarian; Rick ,Gomez, Community Development Director; Larry Henderson, Principal Planner; Duane Baker, ~Assistant to the City Manager; Diana O'Neal, Assistant to the City Manager; and Debra J. Adams, .City Clerk. B. ITEM OF BUSINESS B1. DISCUSSION OF ESTABLISHING GOALS FOR SMART LIBRARY GROWTH Deborah Clark, Library Director, introduced John Loomis of Thirtieth Street Architects, Inc. who introduced Karen Galley and Margaret Sanchez. Mr. Loomis stated the purpose of the meeting was to see if the current demand for library services was being met. He stated some of the input from this meeting will be included in the General Plan. He stated they would like to get everyone's goals for the library at the conclusion of this meeting. Deborah Clark, Library Director, reported that staff took the goals to the Library Board first. What is before the Council tonight is what was developed from that meeting. Mr. Loomis gave background information through a power point presentation on the history of the development of the Rancho Cucamonga Library (copies of the power presentation are on file in the City Cierk's office). He talked about the population growth, age distribution of the residents of the City, education and income level of the residents of the City. Mr. Loomis talked about home prices and the increase in permits being issued for construction of homes. He mentioned the survey that was done and the publids awareness of the library. He pointed out the frequent use of the library and the improvements the public would like to see that were mentioned through the survey. He advised that the Rancho Cucamonga Library is open 64 hours per week which is more than many other communities are open. He stated the Rancho Cucamonga Library is the tenth busiest library in the State of California. He pointed out that Rancho Cucamonga is very low in volume count compared to other cities. He talked about the fill rate and stated 80% is a good place to be. Robert Karatsu, Library Services Manager, talked about all of the services the library has to offer. City Council/Library Board of Trustees Minutes September 12, 2000 Page 2 John Loomis went through the goals (shod term, intermediate and long term) which were pad of the power point presentation. It was pointed out it would be very difficult to expand the size of the current library; although things such as shelving can be done. Deborah Clark, Library Director, talked more about the shod term goals. Various questions were asked about these. There was consensus on the shod term goals as outlined. Councilmember Dutton felt it was a good idea to get the word out that the library does welcome donations. Boardmember Howdyshell asked what a good collection size would be for a City our size. John Loomis stated around the 350,000 range. A presentation was made on the Intermediate Goals. There was consensus on these as well. Councilmember Blanc asked if 25,000 square feet of space would be more appropriate than 10 - 15,000 square feet. Boardmember Howdyshell stated yes, but that the cost factor was also being considered. More discussion continued on the size of the building needed. A presentation was made on the Long Term Goals. Boardmember Swistock asked Mr. Loomis to give an explanation of Proposition 14. John Loomis stated it is $350.000,000 grant for library services available throughout the state. He stated the guidelines for this will probably not be available until next September. Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated it is suggested there be cooperation between the schools and the library to use the money. She stated that is why the Bookmobile will help with this point. Boardmember Howdyshell stated when the City is developing other facilities they should think about putting in library services of some kind at those facilities. Councilmember Willjams pointed out the high regard the citizens have for the library staff. The Council had consensus on the Long Term Goals. MOTION: Moved by Dutton, seconded by Willlares to have consensus on the goals presented. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC No communication was made from the public. City Council/Library Board of Trustees Minutes September 12, 2000 Page 3 D. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Biane, seconded by Williams to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:33 p.m. Respectfully submitted, City Clerk Approved I~y Library Board of Trustees: November 2, 2000 Approved by City Council: November 15, 2000