Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · July 24, 2013
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, July 24, 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, Reference & Reader Services
Manager Labeaune, Youth Services Manager Brown,
Administrative Assistant Garibaldi
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Yamanishi called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. June 27, 2013
***End of Consent Agenda***
On a motion by Library Trustee Reneker, seconded by Library Trustee Koenig, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Consent
Agenda:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski, Reneker
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
New Business
2. Receive Outgoing Chair's Review of Fiscal Year 2012-2013
3. Discuss Chair's Recommendation for Board Retreat
4. Receive Update on Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget Process
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5. Receive Report on Library Trust Fund Activities
6. Receive Report on Strategic Plan 2012-2015
7. Receive Update on Monterey High School and other School Partnerships
8. Approve Revised Library Holiday and Closure Schedule for Calendar Year 2013
On a motion by Library Trustee Castagna, seconded by Library Trustee Wojtkowski, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Revised Library
Holiday and Closure Schedule for Calendar Year 2013:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski, Reneker
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
9. Approve Staff Survey for Annual Evaluation of the Library Director
On a motion by Library Trustee Castagna to change the wording of Question 16 to "The
most important thing for the Director to know is...", seconded by Library Trustee Reneker,
and carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Staff
Survey for Annual Evaluation of the Library Director:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski, Reneker
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Reneker: Emailed each of the City Councilmembers thanking them for their support of
Sunday Hours.
Trustee Koenig: The Friends met in early July and Chocolate & Wine planning is underway with
the date set for February 7, 2014.
The Friends will have a table at Whale Fest and have also begun a newsletter; any comments
from Trustees are welcome.
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INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Community Services and Library Director Bui-Burton: Slightly revised Library position has been
approved.
Sunday Hours celebration will take place on the 28th and the Chamber of Commerce will provide
ribbon and scissors.
End of Summer Reading Party is coming up July 31. Please join for fun and enjoyment.
Receive Library Activity Report
Receive Financial Report
Receive Statistical Report
Receive Volunteer Report
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Yamanishi adjourned
the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Alice Yamanishi, Chair
Administrative Assistant II 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, July 24, 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. June 27, 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 Outgoing Chair's Review of Fiscal Year 2012-2013
3. Discuss Chair's Recommendation for Board Retreat
4. Receive Update on Fiscal Year 2013-2014 Budget Process
5. Receive Report on Library Trust Fund Activities
6. Receive Report on Strategic Plan 2012-2015
7. Receive Update on Monterey High School and other School Partnerships
8. Approve Revised Library Holiday and Closure Schedule for Calendar Year 2013
9. Approve Staff Survey for Annual Evaluation of the Library Director
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.
Receive Library Activity Report
Receive Financial Report
Receive Statistical Report
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
Jul 25 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 31 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jul 31 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Aug 6 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Aug 7 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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Aug 8 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 8 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Aug 20 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Aug 21 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 22 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 26 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 27 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Aug 28 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Aug 28 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Aug 28 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Sep 2 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Sep 3 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Sep 4 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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