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<br /> - 1 - <br />CITY OF SAN LEANDRO <br />LIBRARY-HISTORICAL COMMISSION <br />TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2020 – 7:00 P.M. <br />REGULAR MEETING <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />PRESENT: Chair Viveros-Walton, Commissioners J. Heystek, A. Lum, D. Prola, Library Services <br />Director T. Mallon, Library Services Manager B. Sherwood and Recorder Y. Carrasco <br /> <br />ABSENT: I. Polvorosa <br /> <br />GUESTS: None <br /> <br />APPROVAL OF AGENDA: It was MSC (Lum/Heystek) to approve the November 17, 2020 agenda. <br /> <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES. It was MSC (Prola/Lum) to approve the minutes of the September 15, <br />2020. <br /> <br />PUBLIC COMMENTS: None <br /> <br />CORRESPONDENCE: None <br /> <br />UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Commissioner Heystek asked if Commissioner information had been <br />updated on City’s webpage regarding vacancies. T. Mallon reported when she last spoke to City Clerk <br />someone had applied but she hasn’t received any updated information. T. Mallon will reach out to City <br />Clerk for update. <br /> <br />Chair Viveros-Walton asked if a message to Commission could be sent confirming the agenda’s and <br />minutes are up to date on the City’s website. <br /> <br /> <br />NEW BUSINESS: <br /> <br />A. Discussion regarding eliminating the fee card structure for nonresidents. <br />Senior Librarian L Aman provided overview on the library’s fee card structure and proposal to <br />remove the card fee for nonresidents. <br /> <br />Commissioner Prola asked what the revenue loss would be if fee card eliminated. L. Aman informed <br />the amount would be under $15,000 per year. Commissioner Prola asked if there was a plan on how <br />the loss will be made up? T. Mallon provided possible ways including the ability to apply for grants <br />that the library is currently unable to apply for due to the current fee card policy. <br /> <br />Chair Viveros-Walton asked if the grant funds are appropriated . T. Mallon advised they go the <br />general fund. <br /> <br />Commissioner Lum asked if the change in pricing structure would need to go to the City Council for <br />approval. T. Mallon informed the Commission the change would be presented to the Council along <br />with the Commissions feedback. The plan is to present to the Council in early December. <br />Commissioner Lum asked what the plan is to let public know about the change. T. Mallon advised a <br />press release would be issued. <br /> <br />