Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Library Board of Trustees Alice Yamanishi. Chair Agenda John Castagna, Vice Chair Lisa Koenig Regular Meeting Maxine Reneker Kathi Wojtkowski Wednesday, August 28, 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ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc.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. July 24, 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. Review Updates to Library Web Site 3. Adopt Revisions to Library Board Policy 207: Admission Fees for Certain Library Cultural Programs 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. 4. Receive Library Activity Report 5. Receive Financial Report 6. Receive Statistical Report 7. Receive Volunteer Report CLOSED SESSION Part or all of a meeting may be closed to the public under special conditions. The Library Board can consider only matters covered in the agenda descriptions. 8. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(2) Title: Library Director ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION 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 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 Sep 10 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM Sep 10 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 12 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, August 28, 2013 2 Sep 12 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 12 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 6:00 PM Sep 12 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Sep 16 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 2:00 PM Sep 17 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Sep 18 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 19 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Sep 23 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 24 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 25 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Sep 25 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Sep 25 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Sep 26 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 26 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669 Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, August 28, 2013 3