Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · April 25, 2012
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
5:30 PM
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Roberson, Castagna, Leyva, Reneker, Yamanishi
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Members Assistant Library Director Holtzman, Reference & Reader
Present: Services Manager Labeaune, Special Services Coordinator
McCombs, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Roberson called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. March 14, 2012
2. March 28, 2012
3. April 2, 2012
Other Consent Items
4. Receive Quarterly Report on Library Trust Fund Activities
***End of Consent Agenda***
On a motion by Library Trustee Castagna, seconded by Library Trustee Yamanishi, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Consent
Agenda:
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
Chair Roberson opened the floor for public comments:
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No public comments
New Business
5. Receive Update on FY 2012-13 Budget Process
6. Approve Revised 2012-13 Library Trust Fund Budget Proposal
On a motion by Library Trustee Yamanishi, seconded by Library Trustee Castagna, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the 2012-13 Library
Trust Fund Budget:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Roberson, Castagna, Leyva, Reneker, Yamanishi
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
7. DIscuss Shared Community Services and Library Director Position
8. Review and Determine Process for Completing Monterey Public Library Strategic Plan
2012-2015
Trustees agreed by consensus to consider the following eight items:
Trustee Reneker:
1. The role of the Library Board in reviewing challenges on page 24
2. Concern regarding not hearing from or addressing needs of non-library card holders
3. Concern about shifting Strategic Plan onto Trust Fund: how much of the activities out of the
Strategic Plan should be funded from staff time?
4. Concern how fast we’re moving into electronic resources
5. Declining collections: less and less materials to offer library users
6. Review of the pillars and challenges within the Strategic Plan: does the Board have a role?
Do we agree on those challenges?
Trustee Yamanishi:
7. The need for a new vision, direction, overall philosophy of where the Library is headed
Trustee Roberson:
8. Budget restraints
Trustees agreed by consensus to bring draft vision statements for discussion at the May
meeting.
The Chair directed staff to include only time-sensitive actions and the Strategic Plan discussion
on the May meeting agenda.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
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Trustee Yamanishi: Attended Friends Board meeting; the wish list items were approved.
Please help with the Friends fundraiser between now and July 15th; tickets are $5 each.
Ticket sales begin this weekend at the BSIM.
Trustee Leyva: Commented that the Fund Development website is lacking and proposed
to form a committee specifically to look into making the website more useful. Asked that
the matter be agendized for a future meeting.
Trustee Reneker: Announced the ALA meeting will be held in Ahaheim from June 21-26.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Assistant Library Director Holtzman: Reported an enthusiastic kickoff meeting for
Monterey Gold Rush ticket sales with two Councilmembers in attendance.
The April 16 book discussion with Farewell to Manzanar author Jeanne Wakatsuki was
standing room only.
Inquired if any Library Trustees were interested in helping with the Summer Reading
Program sign-ups on June 9.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Clyde Roberson, Chair
Administrative Assistant Library Board of Trustees
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Agenda
Board of Trustees
Library Board of Trustees
Clyde Roberson, Chair
Agenda Mary Castagna, Vice Chair
Tony Leyva
Regular Meeting Maxine Reneker
Alice Yamanishi
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
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 14, 2012
2. March 28, 2012
3. April 2, 2012
Other Consent Items
4. Receive Quarterly Report on Library Trust Fund Activities
***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
5. Receive Update on FY 2012-13 Budget Process
6. Approve Revised 2012-13 Library Trust Fund Budget Proposal
7. DIscuss Shared Community Services and Library Director Position
8. Review and Determine Process for Completing Monterey Public Library Strategic Plan
2012-2015
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 26 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 26 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
May 1 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 2 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 8 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 10 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 10 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Monterey Library - 4:00 pm
May 15 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 16 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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May 17 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
May 21 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 22 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 23 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 23 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM
May 24 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 28 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
May 30 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 5 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 6 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 12 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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