Lodi Public Library Board of Trustees

LODI PUBLIC LIBRARY Regular Meeting Minutes Date: December 9, 2024 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Closed Session: 5:30 pm Special meeting: 6:00 pm Lodi Public Library 201 West Locust Street, Lodi, CA. 95240 For information regarding this Agenda please contact: Jazmin Duffy Library Administrative Clerk Telephone: (209) 269-4681 Notice Regarding Public Comments Public Comment may be submitted in the following ways: • In-person – The Lodi Public Library is open to the public in accordance with CDPH and CalOSHA guidelines. • Email jduffy@lodi.gov ➢ Received no later than two hours prior to the meeting • Mail – Lodi Public Library 201 W. Locust Street Lodi, CA. 95240 • Hand delivered to: Lodi Public Library 201 W. Locust Street, Lodi, CA. 95240 ➢ Received no later than two hours prior to the meeting A. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL: 5:37 p.m. Trustees Present: Brian Campbell, Eve Melton, Nick Dalebout, Caitlin Casey, Frankie Kooger Also Present: City Manager Scott Carney, City Attorney Katie Lucchesi, Deputy City Attorney, II Brian Gabriel, Interim Library Director Andriana Martin, Senior Library Assistant Jenna Kanegawa, Baker Tilly consultant John Alita, Baker Tilly Staff Steve Montano, Sarona Vivanco, and Andy Belknap (via Microsoft Teams) B. Announcement of Closed Session – B-1 Public Employment – Regarding One Position – Conference with City Manager, City Attorney, and HR Staff on Library Director Recruitment Pursuant to Government Code §54957 B-2 Conference with Legal Counsel – Anticipated Litigation – Significant Exposure to Litigation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): (1 Potential Case) (CA) No reportable action, discussion only. C. Adjourn to Close Session NOTE: THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL COMMENCE NO SOONER THAN 6:00 P.M. D. Return to Open Session/ Disclosure of Action: 7:21 p.m. E. Introductions Trustees Present: Brian Campbell, Eve Melton, Nick Dalebout, Caitlin Casey, Frankie Kooger Also Present: City Manager Scott Carney, Interim Library Director Andriana Martin, Literacy & Programs Manager Yvette Herrera, Senior Library Assistant Jenna Kanegawa F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Trustee Kooger motioned, Trustee Dalebout seconds. Motion Carries. G. COMMENTS BY THE PUBLIC, LIBRARY BOARD, AND STAFF (NON-AGENDA ITEMS) If you wish to address the Library Board, please refer to the Notice at the beginning of this agenda. Individuals are limited to one appearance during this section of the Agenda. (The time allowed per person per non-agenda item for comments made by the public is limited to five minutes.) PUBLIC COMMENTS • Several members of the public voiced questions and concerns regarding the potential transition of the Lodi Public Library to county oversight. Judy Tillinghast raised ten specific questions about key issues, including property ownership, staff retention, program independence, fundraising, asset management, costs, administrative authority, and potential changes to room reservation processes. Trustee Kooger thanked attendees for their engagement but explained that questions outside the meeting agenda could not be addressed. Darien Provence expressed concerns about a lack of transparency and stressed the importance of community involvement in the decision-making process. City Manager Scott Carney reassured attendees that no decisions have been made, explaining that the process is still in the study session phase, with public discussions planned for the future. Kathryn Siddle, President of the Friends of the Lodi Public Library, shared her disappointment over recent news reports, noting that the uncertainty has deeply impacted those who have dedicated years to the library. Trustee Casey encouraged community members to reach out to their City Council representatives, as the final decision regarding the library’s future will rest with the Council. H. REPORTS H-1 Library Report – Andriana Martin Building & Technology: • Interim Director Andriana Martin stated that the library has installed two new self-check machines, now operational. The Friends of the Library have purchased two sewing machines, with their availability date pending. Additionally, the Dr. Ram and Radhika Rao Courtyard officially opened on November 7, 2024. Staff & Volunteers: • Library Technician Robert Smith submitted his resignation with a two-week notice on November 19, 2024. Continuing Education & Meetings: • Interim Director Andriana Martin stated that several staff members completed training courses throughout the month of October which were: o Yvette Herrera: ▪ HOMELESS TRAINING: How to manage problematic behavior (compassionately!) ▪ - Ryan Dowd's The Librarian's Guide to Homelessness ▪ - ICS 402: INCIDENT Command System (ICS) Overview for Executives and Senior Officials o Jenna Kanegawa: ▪ Accessible “Appy” Hour ▪ - HOMELESS TRAINING: How to manage problematic behavior (compassionately!) ▪ - Communications course o Jazmin Duffy: ▪ HOMELESS TRAINING: How to manage problematic behavior (compassionately!) Collections & Materials CATEGORY SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER J NON-FIC 43 4 23 J FIC 37 310 135 AUDIO CD 2 87 57 TEEN NON-FIC 15 0 30 TEEN FIC 61 2 63 DVD 31 85 71 ADULT NON FIC 95 43 95 ADULT FIC 110 63 48 TEEN GRAPHIC NOVEL 15 6 17 LP 24 8 28 LP Non Fic 13 4 12 Adult Graphic Novels 5 0 3 Spanish NF 0 4 19 Spanish Fic 0 3 38 Lodi Picks 17 19 7 Decshelf 0 0 0 Link + Books Loaned 196 197 141 Link+ Request Filled 113 166 159 Finance: • There are no financial updates to report. Programming & Outreach: Outreach: • Outreach was conducted by Yvette Herrera at the Westwood school and attended the LUSD Nutritional Open House. Programs: November Number of Staff/Volunteers Total Programs Sessions Attendance Chess 4 0/ 2 37 Toddler Storytime 2 2/0 42 Preschool Storytime 3 2/0 207 CLC Classes 7 0/4 16 Homework Help 6 1s/4v 48 Cozy Reading 3 1/0 17  Stitching 1 0/1 28 Book Art 1 2/0 58 Pumpkin Fest 1 2/0 127 Digital Services CATEGORY SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER BRITANNICA ESCOLAR 0 1 0 BRITANNICA SCHOOL EDITION 27 22 32 DMV 24 0 2 PROQUEST E-LIBRARY 0 0 0 PROQUEST CULTURE 0 0 0 GRAMS PROQUEST RESEARCH COMPANION 29 32 BRAINFUSE VETS NOW 82 34 3 BRAINFUSE HELP NOW 165 97 17 BRAINFUSE COLLEGE NOW 107 40 3 BRAINFUSE JOB NOW 107 166 50 Ato Z MAPS 0 0 AtoZ USA 0 0 AtoZ WORLD CULTURE 0 1 AtoZ WORLD FOOD 0 1 AtoZ WORLD TRAVEL 1 0 AtoZ LINGO LITE 1 0 Circulation SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 15355 16579 14227 Reference SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 275 265 176 Door Count SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 7913 10,400 (aprox) 7205 Patron Registration SEPTEMBER OCTOBER NOVEMBER 287 353 202 Youth services: • The Teen Advisory Board has welcomed two new library staff liaisons, Ron Lee and James Aiello. H-2 Private Sector (Trustees’) Investments Report • Phillips Financial, October 31, 2024: $175,988.35 • Bank of Stockton, November 30, 2024: $1,321.99 H-3 Lodi Public Library Foundation Report – Stuart Krengel • No updates were reported. H-4 Friends of the Lodi Public Library Report – Kathryn Siddle • Kathryn reported that the Friends Bookstore generated $2,610.96 in sales during November. The Friends of the Lodi Public Library (FOLPL) donated 500 books and collaborated with the Library’s Teen Advisory Board to host a craft activity at the Lodi Fire Foundation’s Holiday Festival. Additionally, the Friends have raised $60,000 for the Library this year. I. ADJOURNMENT: 7:41 p.m. LODI PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES DATE December 9, 2024 PAGE SIX Pursuant to Section 54954.2(a) of the Government Code of the State of California, this agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled meeting at a public place freely accessible to the public 24 hours a day. ______________________________ Jazmin Duffy Administrative Clerk **Notice: Pursuant to Government Code §54954.3(a), public comments may be directed to the legislative body concerning any item contained on the agenda for this meeting before (in the case of Closed Session items) or during consideration of the item. All staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the agenda are on file in the Office of the Lodi Public Library, located at 201 W. Locust Street, Lodi, and are available for public inspection. Agendas and staff reports are also posted on the City’s website at www.lodi.gov. If requested, the agenda shall be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation contact the City Clerk’s Office as soon as possible and at least 72 hours prior to the meeting date. Language interpreter requests must be received at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to help ensure availability. Contact Yvette Herrera at (209) 333-5554. Solicitudes de interpretación de idiomas deben ser recibidas por lo menos con 72 horas de anticipación a la reunión para ayudar a asegurar la disponibilidad. Llame a Yvette Herrera (209) 333-5554. For information regarding this Agenda please contact: Jazmin Duffy Library Administrative Clerk Telephone: (209) 269-4681