Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · March 30, 2011
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
5:30 PM
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Roberson, Leyva, Castagna, Reneker
Trustees Absent: Yamanishi
Staff Members Community Services & Library Director Bui-Burton, Assistant
Present: Library Director Holtzman
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Roberson called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. February 23, 2011
Other Consent Items
2. Approve Staff Survey for Six-Month Review of Shared Library Director Position and
Library Management Reorganization
***End of Consent Agenda***
On a motion by Trustee Reneker, seconded by Trustee Castagna, and passed by the
following vote, the Library Board approved the Consent Agenda.
AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Roberson, Leyva, Castagna, Reneker
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Yamanishi
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES:
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Roberson opened the floor for public comments:
No public comments
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
New Business
3. Approve 2011-12 Library Operating Budget Proposal
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On a motion by Chair Roberson, seconded by Trustee Castagna, and carried by the
following vote, the Library Board approved the Approve 2011-12 Library Operating
Budget Proposal.
AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Roberson, Leyva, Castagna, Reneker
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Yamanishi
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
4. Approve 2011-12 Library Trust Fund Budget Proposal
On a motion by Trustee Castagna, seconded by Trustee Reneker, and carried by the
following vote, the Library Board approved the Approve 2011-12 Library Trust Fund
Budget Proposal.
AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Roberson, Leyva, Castagna, Reneker
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Yamanishi
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
5. Receive Report on Priority-based Budgeting Program Staffing
6. Receive Report on Library Grants, Grant-seeking Process and Opportunities
Old Business
7. Fund Development Report
8. Strategic Planning Subcommittee Report
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Leyva: Inquired about receiving a Friends report on the Chocolate & Wine event.
Watched NIP meeting online and inquired about recommended ADA upgrades to
bathroom.
Trustee Castagna: Encouraged Library Board members to take part in House Tour
promotion for Friends. Graham Kerr event was lovely. Unable to attend April Library
Board meeting.
Trustee Roberson: Appreciates receiving press releases and upcoming event
notification. Asked for update on marquee sign. Discussion about attendance at Mayor’s
meeting.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
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Library Director Bui-Burton: For the third year in a row Monterey Public Library was voted Best
Library in Monterey County.
Staff Day was wonderful with great activities. Maxine opened the day and gave a great welcome
to staff. Several components from the day will be presented to the Board at a later point.
The Pacific Library Partnership will provide staff with select E book readers for a three week
period.
The Friends voted at their last Board meeting to support the National Library Week event at the
Library, "Random Acts of Culture" being held April 16. A variety of cultural acts will take place
throughout the evening. National Volunteer Week takes place the same week and Library
volunteers have been invited.
The Friends House Tour will be held May 16; it is the first time houses as well as gardens and
some State Park adobes are included.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Douglas Holtzman Clyde Roberson, Chair
Assistant Library Director Library Board of Trustees
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Agenda
Board of Trustees
Library Board of Trustees
Clyde Roberson, Chair
Agenda Tony Leyva, Vice Chair
Mary Castagna
Regular Meeting Maxine Reneker
Alice Yamanishi
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Library Director
Library Community Room Kim Bui-Burton
625 Pacific Street 5:30 PM
Monterey, California
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
CONSENT ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or
recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc. Consent items consist of those items
which are routine and for which a staff recommendation has been prepared. A member of the
public or a Trustee may request that an item recommended for approval on consent be heard on
the regular agenda for further discussion.
Approval of Minutes
1. February 23, 2011
Other Consent Items
2. Approve Staff Survey for Six-Month Review of Shared Library Director Position and
Library Management Reorganization
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC COMMENTS allows you, the public, to speak for a maximum of three minutes on any
subject which is not on the agenda. Any person or group desiring to bring an item to the attention
of the Library Board may do so during Public Comments or by addressing a letter of explanation
to: Community Services and Library Director, Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific Street,
Monterey, CA 93940. The appropriate staff person will contact the sender concerning the details.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
PUBLIC APPEARANCE items are reports on action or informational issues that might stimulate
public discussion, but that do not require formal noticing as public hearings. You are welcome to
offer your comments after being recognized by the Chair. The Chair may limit the time allocated to
each speaker.
New Business
3. Approve 2011-12 Library Operating Budget Proposal
4. Approve 2011-12 Library Trust Fund Budget Proposal
5. Receive Report on Priority-based Budgeting Program Staffing
6. Receive Report on Library Grants, Grant-seeking Process and Opportunities
Old Business
7. Fund Development Report
8. Strategic Planning Subcommittee Report
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustees may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement or make a brief report
on his or her activities. In addition, a the Board may provide a referral to staff or other resources
for factual information, request staff to report back to the body at a subsequent meeting
concerning any Library matter, or direct staff to place a request to agendize a matter of business
on a future agenda. (G.C. 54954.2)
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS is used by the Library Director to make a
brief report on her activities or a brief announcement. The Director may also ask for clarification or
direction regarding scheduling of Board meetings and study sessions.
ADJOURNMENT
“The Board of Monterey Public Library Trustees provides stewardship for Monterey Public Library
assets and services on behalf of all residents, ensures adaptability to a diverse population, changing
environment and advancing technology. Trustees advise the City Council on matters pertaining to the
Library, and advocate on the Library’s behalf, while ensuring an ongoing flow of information between
the Library, the community and the City Council, in accordance with Section 7.1 of the Monterey City
Charter and in support of the mission statement of the Monterey Public Library.”
-adopted by Library Board of Trustees, April 25, 2007
The Library Board of Trustees meeting packet may be reviewed by the public in the Library. Information
distributed to the Library Board at the Board meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of
written material, pictures, etc. should be provided for this purpose.
The City of Monterey is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities.
Please speak to the Library Administrative Assistant prior to the meeting if you require a hearing
amplification device. For more agenda information, call 646-5669.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Mar 31 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Apr 5 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Apr 6 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 7 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Apr 12 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 13 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Apr 14 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 14 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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Apr 18 Council Retreat Meeting, Council Chamber - 8:30 AM
Apr 18 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Apr 19 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Apr 20 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 21 PRC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Apr 25 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 26 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 27 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM
Apr 27 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Apr 28 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 28 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
May 3 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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