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Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · September 25, 2013

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MINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting Wednesday, September 25, 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 & Library Director Bui-Burton, Assistant Present: Library Director Holtzman, Reference and Reader Services Manager Labeaune, Fund Development Coordinator Thongchua, Youth Services Manager Brown, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chair Castagna called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Trustee Yamanishi absent. CONSENT ITEMS Approval of Minutes 1. August 28, 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: 4 TRUSTEES: Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski, Reneker NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Yamanishi ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None PUBLIC COMMENTS Vice-Chair Castagna opened the floor for public comments: No public comments. PUBLIC APPEARANCE Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Chair Yamanishi arrived at 5:09 p.m. New Business 2. Receive Report on Library Emergency Planning and Library's Role in City Emergencies 3. Receive Report on 2012-2013 Fund Development Activities and Approve 2013-2014 Fund Development Plan On a motion by Library Trustee Castagna, seconded by Library Trustee Reneker, and carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the 2013-2014 Fund Development Plan: AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski, Reneker NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None 4. Receive Report on Interim Library Management Plan following Retirement of the Assistant Library Director 5. Receive Report on Personnel Options following Retirement of the Assistant Library Director and Provide Direction to Staff Trustees directed staff to provide information and recommendations on restoring and recruiting a full-time Library Director at the October 23 meeting. TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Reneker: Shared that during her recent visit to Cuba she had the opportunity to meet with the Music Librarian of the National Library of Cuba. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Community Services & Library Director Bui-Burton: Distributed CALL pamphlets to Library Trustees. The Discover & Go day pass program will begin October 1, 2013. Staff delivered a 30-day suspension to a library patron found sorting marijuana on the mezzanine table. 6. Receive Library Activity Report 7. Receive Financial Report 8. Receive Statistical Report 9. Receive Volunteer Report Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 25, 2013 2 Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, September 25, 2013 CLOSED SESSION Board adjourned for a break at 6:44 p.m., reconvened at 6:47 p.m. for closed session and then reconvened in open session at 7:15 p.m. 10. Public Employee Performance Evaluation Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957(b)(2) Title: Library Director ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM CLOSED SESSION The evaluation of the Library Director was conducted. ADJOURNMENT Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Yamanishi adjourned the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Kim Bui-Burton Alice Yamanishi, Chair Community Services & Library Director Library Board of Trustees Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, September 25, 2013 3

Agenda

Library Board of Trustees Board of Trustees Agenda Alice Yamanishi. Chair John Castagna, Vice Chair Regular Meeting Lisa Koenig Maxine Reneker Kathi Wojtkowski Wednesday, September 25, 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. August 28, 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 Report on Library Emergency Planning and Library's Role in City Emergencies 3. Receive Report on 2012-2013 Fund Development Activities and Approve 2013-2014 Fund Development Plan 4. Receive Report on Interim Library Management Plan following Retirement of the Assistant Library Director 5. Receive Report on Personnel Options following Retirement of the Assistant Library Director and Provide Direction to Staff 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. 6. Receive Library Activity Report 7. Receive Financial Report 8. Receive Statistical Report 9. 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. 10. 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 26 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 26 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Sep 26 Zoning Administrator Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, September 25, 2013 2 Sep 30 MP Regional Water TAC Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM Oct 1 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Oct 2 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 7 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:00 AM Oct 8 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 10 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 10 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 10 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Oct 15 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Oct 16 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 17 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Oct 17 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Oct 21 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:00 AM Oct 22 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 23 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Oct 23 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Oct 23 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669 Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, September 25, 2013 3

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