Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Library Board of Trustees Maxine Reneker, Chair Agenda John Castagna Elissa Koenig Special Meeting Kathleen Wojtkowski Alice Yamanishi Saturday, July 21, 2012 Library Director Library Community Room Kim Bui-Burton 625 Pacific Street 9:00 AM Monterey, California CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL 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. RETREAT The focus of a Board RETREAT is team building and group dynamics. Discussion is limited to issues of process, procedures and strategies. The Board does not take formal action on any items. 1. Receive CALTAC Library Board Effectiveness Training 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 Jul 23 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 24 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 25 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jul 25 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM Jul 25 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jul 25 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jul 26 Zoning Administrator Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 1 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 2 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Aug 7 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Aug 9 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 9 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Monterey Library - 4:00 pm Aug 14 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 15 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 16 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Aug 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Aug 22 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Aug 22 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:30 PM Aug 23 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 27 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669 Library Board of Trustees Saturday, July 21, 2012 2