Historical Records Commission Minutes February 8, 2024
Members present:
Robert Chase (Vice-Chair)
Seana Gause
Steven Lovejoy
Margaret Purser
Members excused:
Michael Mueller (Chair)
Associate Members present:
Amanda King, Secretary
Jamie Anderson, Collections Services Division Manager, Sonoma County Library
Eve Goldberg, County of Sonoma Library Commissioner and Liaison to the Historical Records Commission
Guests present:
Zayda Delgado, Supervising Librarian, History & Genealogy Library
Mark DeBacker, Landmarks Consulting, LLC
Melonie Gonzalez, ISD Records Analyst
- Call to order 4:07 pm
- Introduction of Guests
- Melonie Gonzalez, working with the Records Center on retention schedules
- The January 11, 2024 minutes were approved
- Motion by Margaret Purser
- Second by Steven Lovejoy
- Approved
- Abstain by Seana Gause
- Budget Discussion
- Balance is $3,719.59
- Continuing Business
- HRC Commissioners Report
- Robert's report:
- No report
- Seana's report:
- No report
- Steven's report:
- No report
- Margaret's report:
- No report
- Robert's report:
- Library Commissioner Liaison Report
- Update from Eve Goldberg:
- The LC got a report from Jaime Anderson about Measure Y and the changes that have occurred between 2016 and 2024.
- Got a legal report from the legal team about Measure Y on the ballot
- State of California budget and possible effect on the library and grant projects
- Update from Eve Goldberg:
- Library Report
- Library Director Report
- Library Update by Jaime Anderson:
- Sonoma County Archives
- location now has WIFI and internet access
- Installed an air quality sensor at the Archives location
- Staff is working on installing exterior security cameras at the Archives location
- Ready or Not Emergency Preparedness consultants coming on site next week that have expertise with special collections and preservation.
- Question from Steven Lovejoy – how is this being paid for?
- It is free through a 3-year initiative with California: https://www.nedcc.org/assessments-and-consultations/ready-or-not-cultural-heritage-disaster-preparedness-project
- Question from Steven Lovejoy – how is this being paid for?
- Sonoma County Archives
- Archives Operating Agreement Update
- No update
- Library Update by Jaime Anderson:
- History and Genealogy Library Report
- Update by Zayda Delgado:
- Rainbows by the River, Saturday, February 3, 2024, Guerneville Library. It was be a discussion of LGBTQAI+ history groups discussing their work to preserve queer local history. Was well attended and received and it was recorded. See the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_iMypF9H-s&t=3s
- Upcoming Programs
- Launched March 2024 dates for Playback Memory Lab
- Working with Healdsburg Library staff to launch a playback memory station
- Update by Zayda Delgado:
- Library Director Report
- Archives Activity Report
- Update by Zayda Delgado:
- Five (5) archives material requests from 4 unique users. No county requests for January.
- Update by Zayda Delgado:
- Collections & Archives Recognition Awards
- Nominees will be recognized at the Sonoma County Historical Society Annual Luncheon on Sunday, March 10, 2024, 11:00AM to 2:00PM, Windsor Holiday Inn, 8755 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor, CA 95492
- Irene Hilsendager nominated by Barbara Mackenzie in the category of Individual Excellence
- Tim Danesi nominated by Barbara Mackenzie in category of Individual Excellence
- Glen Ellen Historical Society nominated by Bean Anderson in the category of Modernization
- Playback Memory Lab and Sonoma County History & Genealogy Library nominated by Erika Thibault in the category of Special Projects
- Lesbian Archives of Sonoma County nominated by Eve Goldberg in the category of Preservation
- Paula Freund and Amy Hogan nominated by Katherine J. Rinehart in the category of Special Projects
- Steve Lehmann nominated by Karen Alves in the category of Special Projects
- Discusson on how to provide event luncheon tickets for awardees
- Motion to allocate $350 to pay for this year's set of seven awards by Margaret Purser
- Second by Seana Gause
- Approved
- Secretary to reach out to Ray Johnson to request a table for HRC/County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor
- Secretary to prepare a press release for ticket sales and nominee information.
- Nominees will be recognized at the Sonoma County Historical Society Annual Luncheon on Sunday, March 10, 2024, 11:00AM to 2:00PM, Windsor Holiday Inn, 8755 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor, CA 95492
- Outreach
- “Researching the History of a Sonoma County Property” pamphlet update:
- Commission to review pamphlet in March 2024 for updates to be published in June 2024.
- Review the Prior HRC Strategic Plan
- Discussion occurred on the prior HRC Strategic plan and how the HRC would like to set future goals.
- “Researching the History of a Sonoma County Property” pamphlet update:
- County Recorder update on the status of the Restrictive Covenant Modification Program
- County Recorder has been testing with their vendor and are expecting to move to start the project in February after testing is completed.
- Legislative Updates pertaining to public records
- Assembly Bill 1785
- Continuing to monitor legislation
- HRC Commissioners Report
- New Business
- None
- Public Comment
- Library Commission meeting, March 6, 2024, 6PM, Library Headquarters, 6135 State Farm Dr, Rohnert Park
- Sonoma County Heritage Network Meeting, April 2024, 10AM-12PM, TBD
- Museum of Sonoma County Exhibits:
- Sonoma County Stories, September 9, 2023-Ongoing
- Light, Clay, and Copper: Mid-Century Arts and Crafts in Sonoma County, September 9, 2023-Ongoing
- Tilden Daken: The Art of Adventure, December 9, 2023-March 3, 2024
- A Question of Balance, January 27-May 26, 2024
- Eve Goldberg provides an update on Sonoma County Archives video that it is mostly finished and is in review.
- Meeting adjourned at 5:03PM
Next Meeting - March 14, 2024 - 4:00PM
- In Person: County Clerk-Recorder-Assessor, Sonoma Room, 585 Fiscal Dr Rm 103, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
- Virtual: Guests may also join virtually. Please see the meeting month’s agenda for login information.