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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 39 - Santiago Library System Full Membership Library www.santa-ana.org/library Item # 39 City of Santa Ana 20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Staff Report August 17, 2021 TOPIC: Santiago Library System Full Membership AGENDA TITLE: Santa Ana Public Library Request to Join the Santiago Library System as a Full Member RECOMMENDED ACTION Adopt a resolution allowing the Santa Ana Public Library to join the Santiago Library System (SLS) as a full member and become eligible for additional State funding for library services that support digital literacy and education. DISCUSSION The Santa Ana Public Library has the opportunity to participate as a full member of the Santiago Library System (SLS). SLS is a state-funded network of ten public library jurisdictions and two associate member libraries in Orange County, California. The system seeks to promote cooperation and coordination of library services to meet the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of all residents of the Orange County area. By joining SLS, the Santa Ana Public Library will have an opportunity to receive additional California Library Services Act (CLSA) funding related to e-resources or other library services. The support of future CSLA funding will result in further bridging of the digital divide in Santa Ana. Currently, the Santa Ana Public Library is an Associate Member, and is not eligible for any funding at this level. To participate in CLSA, the Santa Ana Public Library must move from Associate Membership to Full Membership. Membership dues are determined by the Santiago Executive Council each year. For Fiscal Year 2021-22, the Executive Council voted to assess $200 in dues to full members. In addition, the Santiago Executive Council also votes to distribute CLSA funds to full members using a formula based on population served. As an example, Anaheim Public Library received approximately $10,000 in CLSA funding for fiscal year 2020-2021. FISCAL IMPACT The minimal membership cost of $200 per year is part of the Library Services Agency FY 2021-2022 operating budget. Santiago Library System Full Membership August 17, 2021 Page 2 1 9 1 7 Funds are budgeted and available in the following account for the specified year: Fiscal Year Accounting Unit-Account # Fund Description Accounting Unit, Account Description Amount FY 21-22 01111110- 62140 General Fund Library-Administration- Membership, Subscription & Dues $200 EXHIBIT(S) 1. Resolution Submitted By: Brian Sternberg, Executive Director of Library Services Approved By: Kristine Ridge, City Manager LR 8/17/21 Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 1 of 2 RESOLUTION NO. 2021-XXX A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA APPROVING THE SANTA ANA PUBLIC LIBRARY’S APPLICATION FOR FULL MEMBERSHIP IN THE SANTIAGO LIBRARY SYSTEM WHEREAS, the Santiago Library System (“SLS”) is a state-funded network consisting of the following full members: Anaheim Public Library, Buena Park Public Library, Fullerton Public Library, Mission Viejo Public Library, Newport Beach Public Library, Orange County Public Libraries, Orange Public Library, Placentia Library District; Yorba Linda Public Library and the Huntington Beach Public Library. WHEREAS, the SLS seeks to promote cooperation of library collections and services so as to meet the informational, educational, cultural and recreational needs of all residents of the Orange County area. WHEREAS, membership in SLS provides access to potential funding pursuant to the California Library Services Act. WHEREAS, the Santa Ana Public Library is currently an associate member of SLS and desires to become a full member which would provide access and opportunity for potential state funding. The Santa Ana Public Library is the only municipal library in Orange County that is not a full member of the SLS. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana as follows: Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana approves the Santa Ana Public Library’s application to become a full member of the Santiago Library System and delegates authority to the City Manager and/or the Executive Director of the Library Services Agency to execute any documents necessary to make such application. Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City Council, and the Clerk of the Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. ADOPTED this ___ day of August, 2021. Vicente Sarmiento Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney By: Laura A. Rossini Chief Assistant City Attorney LR 8/17/21 Resolution No. 2021-XXX Page 2 of 2 AYES: Councilmembers NOES: Councilmembers ABSTAIN: Councilmembers NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, do hereby attest to and certify the attached Resolution No. 2021-XXX to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on August___, 2021. Date: Daisy Gomez Clerk of the Council City of Santa Ana