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Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · October 24, 2012

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MINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting Wednesday, October 24, 2012 5:00 PM LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Trustees Present: Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski, Reneker Trustees Absent: None Staff Members Community Services & Library Director Bui-Burton, Assistant Present: Library Director Holtzman, Reference & Reader Services Manager Labeaune, Youth Services Manager Brown, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi CALL TO ORDER Chair Reneker called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 1. September 26, 2012 ***End of Consent Agenda*** On a motion by Library Trustee Wojtkowski, seconded by Library Trustee Koenig, and carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Consent Agenda: AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Reneker, Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Walter Beam, representing the Hearing Loss Association of America, Monterey Bay Chapter, informed the Library Board about a Portable Hearing Loop system that was recently donated to their chapter. He offered use of this system at the Monterey Public Library; additional information was distributed to the Trustees. New Business 2. Receive Briefing on Policy 515: Disruptive Behavior in the Library and Policy 520: Unattended Children in the Library 3. Receive Quarterly Report on Library Trust Fund Activities 4. Receive Report on Strategic Plan 2012-2015 Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, October 24, 2012 5. Approve Bookmobile Schedule for January-June 2013 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 Bookmobile Schedule for January-June 2013: AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Reneker, Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None 6. Receive City Attorney’s Office Guidance on Use of the Oler Family Trust Bequest TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Koenig: Reported on the October 10, 2012 Friends of MPL Board meeting; she attended as a non-voting member. Trustee Reneker: Reminded Trustees of the necessity to adhere to affirmative action principles as representatives of the library. Trustee Yamanishi: Inquired about the plan for filling the Reference and Teen Librarian position. Trustee Castagna: Inquired about the Joe Mora fundraiser that was held in Pebble Beach the prior week. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS 7. Receive Library Activity Report 8. Receive Financial Report 9. Receive Statistical Report 10. Receive Volunteer Report ADJOURNMENT Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Reneker adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Francesca Garibaldi Maxine Reneker, Chair Administrative Assistant Library Board of Trustees Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, October 24, 2012 2

Agenda

Board of Trustees Library Board of Trustees Maxine Reneker, Chair Agenda Alice Yamanishi. Vice Chair John Castagna Regular Meeting Lisa Koenig Kathi Wojtkowski Wednesday, October 24, 2012 Library Director Library Community Room Kim Bui-Burton 625 Pacific Street 5:00 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. September 26, 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. Receive Briefing on Policy 515: Disruptive Behavior in the Library and Policy 520: Unattended Children in the Library 3. Receive Quarterly Report on Library Trust Fund Activities 4. Receive Report on Strategic Plan 2012-2015 5. Approve Bookmobile Schedule for January-June 2013 6. Receive City Attorney’s Office Guidance on Use of the Oler Family Trust Bequest 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. 7. Receive Library Activity Report 8. Receive Financial Report 9. Receive Statistical Report 10. Receive Volunteer Report 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 Oct 25 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 25 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Oct 31 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Nov 6 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Nov 7 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 8 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 8 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Monterey Library - 4:00 pm Nov 8 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, October 24, 2012 2 Nov 12 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Nov 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Nov 20 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Nov 21 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 21 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Monterey Library - 4:00 pm Nov 22 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Nov 23 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Nov 26 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 27 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Nov 28 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Dec 4 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669 Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, October 24, 2012 3

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