Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · March 19, 2014
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
5:30 PM
EOC, CORNER OF PACIFIC/MADISON BEHIND POLICE STATION
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski, Reneker
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Members Community Services and Library Director Bui-Burton, Acting
Present: Assistant Library Director Waite, Youth Services Manager
Brown, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Castagna called the meeting to order at 5:32 p.m. Chair Yamanishi absent.
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. February 14, 2014
2. February 26, 2014
***End of Consent Agenda***
On a motion by Library Trustee Reneker, seconded by Library Trustee Wojtkowski, 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
Community Services & Library Director Bui-Burton provided a correction to the meeting end
time of the 1/22/14 minutes.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
There were no public comments as there were no members of the public in the audience.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
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New Business
3. Receive Report on Library Director Recruitment
4. Request Appropriation of Grant and Donation Funds in the 2013-2014 Library Trust Fund
Budget
Chair Yamanishi arrived at 5:38 p.m.
On a motion by Library Trustee Reneker, seconded by Library Trustee Wojtkowski, and carried
by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the recommendation to request
that City Council appropriate donated funds:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Yaminishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski, Reneker
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
5. Approve 2014-15 Library Trust Fund Budget
On a motion by Library Trustee Castagna, seconded by Library Trustee Koenig, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the 2014-15 Library
Trust Fund Budget:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski, Reneker
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
6. Approve 2014-15 Library Operating Budget
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 2014-15 Library
Operating Budget with flexibility to change as needed:
7. Receive Report on Library Operational Review
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Wojtkowski: Enjoyed seeing Francesca and the seed library information at Cutting Day.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Community Services & Library Director Bui-Burton: Next month there will be double reports.
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Youth Librarian interviews will be conducted at the end of this week.
The City Council approved the migration to Koha and the contract with ByWater Solutions.
There was discussion yesterday at the City Executives meeting regarding the City Council’s
approval of a survey to gauge community interest in a possible revenue measure. A survey firm
has been hired to conduct a statistically valid sampling.
This weekend is the Calamari Crime mystery writers’ convention. The Friends will be
acknowledged and proceeds from the auction will benefit the Monterey Public Library and
County libraries.
Pleased that the Library Director recruitment is moving forward. Announced resignation
beginning May 16 and that it has been an honor and privilege to serve the Library.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Yamanishi adjourned the
meeting at 6:25 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
Alice Yamanishi. Chair
Agenda John Castagna, Vice Chair
Lisa Koenig
Regular Meeting Maxine Reneker
Kathi Wojtkowski
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Library Director
EOC
Kim Bui-Burton
Corner of Pacific/Madison 5:30 PM
behind Police Station
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. February 14, 2014
2. February 26, 2014
***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 Director Recruitment
4. Request Appropriation of Grant and Donation Funds in the 2013-2014 Library Trust Fund
Budget
5. Approve 2014-15 Library Trust Fund Budget
6. Approve 2014-15 Library Operating Budget
7. Receive Report on Library Operational Review
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.
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
Mar 20 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Mar 20 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 24 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 24 MP Regional Water TAC Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 10:00 AM
Mar 25 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 26 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Mar 26 Oversight Board Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Mar 27 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Mar 27 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Apr 1 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Apr 2 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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Apr 3 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Apr 3 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 7 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Apr 8 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 8 Council Retreat Meeting, Larkin Room, Conference Center - 11:30 AM
Apr 10 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Apr 10 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 10 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Apr 15 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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