Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Library Board of Trustees Maxine Reneker, Chair Agenda Alice Yamanishi. Vice Chair John Castagna Regular Meeting Lisa Koenig Kathi Wojtkowski Wednesday, December 5, 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ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc.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. October 24, 2012 Other Consent Items 2. Approve Corrections to Library Holiday and Closure Schedule for Calendar Year 2013 ***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 3. Receive Report on Reference Services 4. Receive Report on Library Programs and Events 5. Receive Report on 2012 Internet Librarian and California Library Association Conferences 6. Receive Proposed Topics for Oral Report from the Library Board to the City Council and Provide Input to Chair 7. Discuss and Direct Staff On Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget Priorities 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. 8. Receive Library Activity Report 9. Receive Financial Report 10. Receive Statistical Report 11. 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 Dec 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 13 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Monterey Library - 4:00 pm Dec 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 13 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Dec 13 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Dec 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, December 5, 2012 2 Dec 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 19 Oversight Board Meeting, ORCA Finance Conference Room - 4:00 PM Dec 20 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Dec 20 PRC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Dec 24 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Dec 25 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Dec 26 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Dec 27 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Dec 27 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Dec 31 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 8:00 AM Jan 1 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Jan 2 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jan 2 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jan 8 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669 Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, December 5, 2012 3