pages: CityCouncil/2006-02-07.pdf, 3
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CityCouncil | 2006-02-07 | 3 | process is quiet involved. Councilmember Daysog stated a plan seems to be in place for the transition. Vice Mayor Gilmore stated that she understands the desire to keep one of the branch libraries open full time; the branch libraries are small and would not accommodate the number of people who use the interim Main Library; she is not sure of the additional benefit in opening a branch library for seven days. The Acting Library Director stated that extended hours are being planned for the branch libraries during the closure in October. Councilmember Matarrese inquired what are the closure days, to which the Acting Library Director responded March 6 through March 19. Councilmember Matarrese inquired whether the closure could be in the summer. The Acting Library Director responded in the negative; stated summer closure would not provide enough time for tagging and would impact the summer reading programs. Mayor Johnson inquired how much time is needed for the tagging. The Acting Library Director responded that two-thirds to three- quarters would be completed during the closure. Mayor Johnson inquired when the process would be completed, to which the Acting Library Director responded hopefully October. Mayor Johnson inquired whether the school schedule would be affected. The Acting Library Director responded in the negative; stated Donna Fletcher, Alameda Unified School District, advised her that the proposed closure dates are the best time to perform the tagging the School District is helping to get the word out through a newsletter. Mayor Johnson requested staff to review the possibility of keeping one of the branch libraries open during the two-week closure of the Main Library if there is a huge outcry over closure. Vice Mayor Gilmore inquired whether future rains would affect the progress of the project, other than brickwork. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 3 February 7, 2006 | CityCouncil/2006-02-07.pdf |