Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · January 23, 2013
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
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 and Library Director Bui-Burton, Assistant
Present: Library Director Holtzman, Reader Services and Reference
Manager Labeaune
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Reneker called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. December 5, 2012
2. January 16, 2013
***End of Consent Agenda***
On a motion by Library Trustee Yamanishi, seconded by Library Trustee Wojtkowski, 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
Chair Reneker opened the floor for public comments:
Walt Beam invited Trustees and staff to attend the Hearing Loss Association's Get in the
Hearing Loop conference on February 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Community Room.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
New Business
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3. Receive Report on Library Trust Fund Activities
4. Receive Report on Strategic Plan 2012-2015
5. Receive Briefing on Policy 120: Library Card Regulations and Fee Schedule
6. Receive Briefing on Policy 525: Confidentiality of Library Customer Use Records
7. Receive Report on California History Room and Archives
8. Discuss and Direct Staff on Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget Priorities
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Reneker: Shared a message from American Library Association President Maureen
Sullivan regarding the progress of work with publishers to improve access to ebooks. Shared
information on the latest PEW report regarding Library Services in the Digital Age; Community
Services & Library Director Bui-Burton distributed a summary of the findings of this report;
Inquired with trustees regarding interest in serving on an ad-hoc committee to recommend NIP
projects.
Trustee Yamanishi: Please sell as many Wine & Chocolate tickets as you’re able. We need the
support.
Trustee Koenig: Inquired about the Library’s presence at Golden State Theater.
Trustee Wojtkowski: Inquired about the Community Services & Library Director’s monthly report.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Community Services and Library Director Bui-Burton distributed a Forbes article titled Why
Public Libraries Matter: And How They Can Do More; Informed Trustees of California Public
Library Advocates 2013 workshop.
9. Receive Library Activity Report
10. Receive Financial Report
11. Receive Statistical Report
12. Receive Volunteer Report
ADJOURNMENT
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Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Reneker adjourned the
meeting at 6:58 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Douglas Holtzman Maxine Reneker, Chair
Assistant Library Director Library Board of Trustees
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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, January 23, 2013
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. December 5, 2012
2. January 16, 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 Library Trust Fund Activities
4. Receive Report on Strategic Plan 2012-2015
5. Receive Briefing on Policy 120: Library Card Regulations and Fee Schedule
6. Receive Briefing on Policy 525: Confidentiality of Library Customer Use Records
7. Receive Report on California History Room and Archives
8. 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.
9. Receive Library Activity Report
10. Receive Financial Report
11. Receive Statistical Report
12. 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
Jan 24 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jan 24 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jan 24 Zoning Administrator Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 24 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 1:30 PM
Jan 28 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jan 28 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 2:00 PM
Jan 30 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
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Feb 4 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 2:00 PM
Feb 5 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Feb 6 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 12 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 13 Council Retreat Meeting, Monterey Conference Center - 8:30 AM
Feb 14 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 14 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 18 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Feb 19 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Feb 20 Library Board Meeting, Library Solarium Conference Room - 5:00 PM
Feb 20 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Feb 25 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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