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Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · February 20, 2013

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MINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting Wednesday, February 20, 2013 5:00 PM LIBRARY SOLARIUM CONFERENCE ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Trustees Present: Yamanishi, Castagna, Wojtkowski, Reneker Trustees Absent: Staff Members Community Services and Library Director Bui-Burton, Assistant Present: Library Director Holtzman, Reader and Reference Services Manager Labeaune, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi CALL TO ORDER Chair Reneker called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Trustee Koenig absent. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 1. January 23, 2013 ***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: 4 TRUSTEES: Reneker, Yamanishi, Castagna, Wojtkowski NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Koenig ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Reneker opened the floor for public comments: No public comments. PUBLIC APPEARANCE Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, February 20, 2013 New Business 2. Receive Neighborhood Improvement Program Subcommittee Report 3. Review Models and Costs for Restoration of Sunday Library Services Trustee Koenig arrived at 5:23 p.m. Old Business 4. Discuss and Direct Staff on Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget Priorities TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Koenig: The Chocolate & Wine event was a great success. The Friends raised over $14,000 with over 350 tickets sold. There were only 3 silent auctions items remaining and $5,000 raised for the auction. Sirie saved the day at the end of the auction when she assisted with receiving payments. Trustee Reneker: Will write a thank you letter to the Friends highlighting the improvement of the new layout of the Wine & Chocolate event, along with the Friends’ hard work, that made it a wonderful event; Shared information with Trustees about the University of Chicago’s Library that was built by going down, not up. Trustee Yamanishi: Attended the Development Executives Network meeting and will be presenting to the Endowment Committee the information that the luncheon speaker, Lisa Bennett, gave about speaking with donors; Also, still enjoying reading stories to retired people at Park Lane. Trustee Castagna: Spoke about installing a hearing loop in the Library Community Room and how it would be a beneficial asset to the Library for those hard of hearing. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Community Services and Library Director Bui-Burton: Thanked Doug and staff for covering during her absence, especially at the Wine and Chocolate event. Assistant Library Director Holtzman: A big thanks for Jeanne, Inga, Katie and the Library Pages who assisted with the Chocolate and Wine event. Last night City Council made a very important decision that will impact the Library for decades to come; they voted 4-0 to approve a $32 million renovation of the Monterey Conference Center. TOT is 25-30% of the general fund budget; the renovation is aimed at developing a center that has flexible spaces, the latest technology, and blended meeting space that allow for remote participants. 5. Receive Library Activity Report 6. Receive Financial Report Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 20, 2013 2 Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, February 20, 2013 7. Receive Statistical Report 8. Receive Volunteer Report ADJOURNMENT Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Reneker adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Francesca Garibaldi Maxine Reneker, Chair Administrative Assistant II Library Board of Trustees Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 20, 2013 3

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, February 20, 2013 Library Director Library Solarium Conference Kim Bui-Burton Room 5:00 PM 625 Pacific Street 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. January 23, 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 2. Receive Neighborhood Improvement Program Subcommittee Report 3. Review Models and Costs for Restoration of Sunday Library Services Old Business 4. 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. 5. Receive Library Activity Report 6. Receive Financial Report 7. Receive Statistical Report 8. 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 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 Feb 26 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 27 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Feb 27 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Feb 28 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Feb 28 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 5 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, February 20, 2013 2 Mar 6 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 12 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 14 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 14 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 19 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Mar 20 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 21 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Mar 25 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 26 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 27 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Mar 27 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Mar 27 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669 Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, February 20, 2013 3

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