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Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · April 27, 2011

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MINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 27, 2011 5:30 PM LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Trustees Present: Roberson, Leyva, Castagna, Reneker, Yamanishi Trustees Absent: None Staff Members Community Services & Library Director Bui-Burton, Assistant Present: Library Director Holtzman, Reader Services Manager Labeaune CALL TO ORDER Chair Roberson called the meeting to order at 5:33 p.m. ROLL CALL CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 1. March 30, 2011 ***End of Consent Agenda*** On a motion by Trustee Yamanishi, seconded by Trustee Reneker, and passed by the following vote, the Library Board approved the Consent Agenda. AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Roberson, Leyva, Castagna, Reneker, Yamanishi NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Roberson opened the floor for public comments: No public comments New Business 2. Receive Report on New Board and Commission Agenda Process and I-Search Access to Board Documents 3. Receive Update and Direct Staff on 2011-12 Library and City Budget Process 4. Receive Report and Direct Staff on the 2011-12 Neighborhood Improvement Program Projects Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, April 27, 2011 On a motion by Trustee Yamanishi, seconded by Trustee Reneker, and carried by the following vote, the Library Board approved To add Library emergency generator capability to the three priority projects previously approved. AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Roberson, Leyva, Castagna, Reneker, Yamanishi NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None 5. Receive Quarterly Report on Library Trust Fund Activities 6. Receive Report on the Library Volunteer Program 7. Receive Quarterly Review of Monterey Public Library 2012 Strategic Plan Old Business 8. Receive Library Fund Development Report 9. Receive Strategic Planning Subcommittee Report TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Yamanishi: Requested a Staff Report on Bookmobile usage. Trustee Reneker: Inquired about the reasons the March statistical report showed a consistent drop in usage. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Community Services & Library Director Bui-Burton: The marquee sign has been ordered and should be installed in the next couple weeks. Asked to be a speaker on a panel at the League of California Cities in San Francisco in September on Libraries Today & Tomorrow. Internet Librarian will be here in mid-October; asked to be the host and MC for first-time Library Directors Digital Summit: Strategic Choices for 2020 Discussions with Pacific Grove Public Library Senior Librarian in regards to recent loss of staff members Assistant Library Director Holtzman: Upgrade to the public wi-fi network has been completed. Amazon announced a partnership with Overdrive, our E book vendor, that sometime later this year Kindle books will be available at libraries. Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 27, 2011 2 Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, April 27, 2011 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Douglas Holtzman Clyde Roberson, Chair Assistant Library Director Library Board of Trustees Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, April 27, 2011 3

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Board of Trustees Library Board of Trustees Clyde Roberson, Chair Agenda Tony Leyva, Vice Chair Mary Castagna Regular Meeting Maxine Reneker Alice Yamanishi Wednesday, April 27, 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. March 30, 2011 ***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 2. Receive Report on New Board and Commission Agenda Process and I-Search Access to Board Documents 3. Receive Update and Direct Staff on 2011-12 Library and City Budget Process 4. Receive Report and Direct Staff on the 2011-12 Neighborhood Improvement Program Projects 5. Receive Quarterly Report on Library Trust Fund Activities 6. Receive Report on the Library Volunteer Program 7. Receive Quarterly Review of Monterey Public Library 2012 Strategic Plan Old Business 8. Receive Library Fund Development Report 9. Receive 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 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 May 4 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 10 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 12 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 17 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 17 Planning Commission Meeting, Monterey Conference Center - 7:00 pm Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, April 27, 2011 2 May 18 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 19 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM May 19 Planning Commission Meeting, Monterey Conference Center - 7:00 PM May 23 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 24 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 25 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 25 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM May 25 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM May 26 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm May 30 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Jun 1 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 7 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669 Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, April 27, 2011 3

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