Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · May 23, 2012
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
6:30 PM
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Roberson, Castagna, Leyva, Reneker, Yamanishi
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Members Community Services & Library Director Bui-Burton, Assistant
Present: Library Director Holtzman, Youth Services Manager,
Administrative Assistant Garibaldi
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Roberson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. April 25, 2012
***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:
No public comments.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
New Business
2. Approve July-December 2012 Bookmobile Schedule
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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 July-December
2012 Bookmobile Schedule:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Roberson, Castagna, Leyva, Reneker, Yamanishi
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
3. Authorize Staff to Initiate or Continue Activities in the Draft Monterey Public Library
Strategic Plan 2012-2015
On a motion by Library Trustee Roberson, seconded by Library Trustee Castagna, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees authorized Staff to Initiate or
Continue Activities in the Draft Monterey Public Library Strategic Plan 2012-2015:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Roberson, Castagna, Leyva, Reneker, Yamanishi
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
4. Draft Revised Vision Statement for Monterey Public Library Strategic Plan 2012-2015
On a motion by Library Trustee Yamanishi to submit all proposed vision statements
written by Library Trustees to library staff for discussion to then return with a proposal,
seconded by Library Trustee Reneker with the addition that staff be asked to prepare a
new vision statement, and carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees
moved to continue the process of revising the Vision Statement for the Monterey Public
Library Strategic Plan 2012-2015:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Roberson, Castagna, Leyva, Reneker, Yamanishi
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
Old Business
5. Review and Determine Process for Completing Monterey Public Library Strategic Plan
2012-2015
On a motion by Library Trustee Yamanishi, seconded by Library Trustee Roberson, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees moved to take the Strategic
Plan 2012-2015 out of draft form and make it a working document.
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Roberson, Castagna, Leyva, Reneker, Yamanishi
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
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6. Receive Update on FY 2012-2013 Budget Process
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Reneker: Inquired about informational items in the Read Packet.
Trustee Yamanishi: Encouraged the Library Board to support the Friends with their
endowment fundraising.
Possible candidate found for the Library Board.
Read poem about the Library written by 101 year old patron.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Community Services & Library Director Bui-Burton:
Reported a fabulous finale to the California Reads program.
Monday, June 4, traveling to Sacramento by invitation from State Librarian, Stacey
Aldridge, to join other library directors from across the state to craft a new vision for
California public libraries.
Saturday, June 9, is the Summer Reading Program kickoff; all Library Trustees are
encouraged to help with sign-ups.
New MPL Endowment brochures were distributed to Library Trustees.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:04 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, May 23, 2012
Library Director
Library Community Room Kim Bui-Burton
625 Pacific Street 6:30 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. April 25, 2012
***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. Approve July-December 2012 Bookmobile Schedule
3. Authorize Staff to Initiate or Continue Activities in the Draft Monterey Public Library
Strategic Plan 2012-2015
4. Draft Revised Vision Statement for Monterey Public Library Strategic Plan 2012-2015
Old Business
5. Review and Determine Process for Completing Monterey Public Library Strategic Plan
2012-2015
6. Receive Update on FY 2012-2013 Budget Process
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
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 7 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jun 12 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 14 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 14 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Monterey Library - 4:00 pm
Jun 19 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 20 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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Jun 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jun 25 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 26 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 27 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 27 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM
Jun 28 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 3 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jul 4 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Jul 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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