Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · June 22, 2011
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
5:30 PM
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Leyva, Castagna, Reneker, Yamanishi, Roberson
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Members Bui-Burton, Holtzman, Labeaune, McCombs, Henry
Present:
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
Recognize Reference Librarian Victor Henry for 20 Years of Service to the Monterey
Public Library and the City of Monterey
Overview of Redesigned Library Web Site
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
May 25, 2011
***End of Consent Agenda***
On a motion by Library Trustee Reneker, seconded by Library Trustee Castagna, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Consent
Agenda with changes:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Roberson, Castagna, Leyva, Reneker, Yamanishi
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
New Business
Receive Report on Strategic Planning Process
Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Old Business
Receive Update and Direct Staff on 2011-12 Library and City Budget Process
Receive Library Fund Development Report
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Roberson: Appreciates Read Packet and the Library Director's
informative report.
Discussion regarding Ebook readers.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Assistant Library Director Holtzman distributed financial reports to Library Trustees.
Community Services & Library Director Bui-Burton: Several years ago an
architect provided drawings for a future expansion of the Library. The architect recently
visited the Library and complimented the new single service design.
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Douglas Holtzman 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, June 22, 2011
Library Director
Library Community Room Kim Bui-Burton
625 Pacific Street 5:30 PM
Monterey, California
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Recognize Reference Librarian Victor Henry for 20 Years of Service to the Monterey
Public Library and the City of Monterey
2. Overview of Redesigned Library Web Site
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
3. May 25, 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
4. Receive Report on Strategic Planning Process
Old Business
5. Receive Update and Direct Staff on 2011-12 Library and City Budget Process
6. Receive Library Fund Development 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
Jun 23 Zoning Administrator Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 27 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 9:00 am
Jun 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 29 Planning Commission Meeting, Conference Center - 8:30 am
Jun 30 Planning Commission Meeting, Conference Center - 6:30 pm
Jul 4 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Jul 5 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jul 6 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 12 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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Jul 14 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 14 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 19 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jul 20 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 21 PRC Meeting Addendum, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jul 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jul 25 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 26 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 27 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jul 27 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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