Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · May 28, 2014
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
6:30 PM
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Yamanishi, Castagna, Wojtkowski, Reneker
Trustees Absent: Koenig
Staff Members Interim Library Director Waite, Museums, Cultural Arts and
Present: Archives Manager Copeland, Youth Services Manager Brown,
Administrative Assistant Garibaldi
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Yamanishi called the meeting to order at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Trustee Koenig absent.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. April 23, 2014
***End of Consent Agenda***
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 Consent
Agenda:
AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Yamanishi, Castagna, Wojtkowski, Reneker
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Koenig
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Yamanishi opened the floor for public comments:
No public comments.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
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New Business
2. Appoint Inga Waite as Interim Library Director Effective May 28 until the New Library
Director Arrives
On a motion by Library Trustee Wojtkowski, seconded by Library Trustee Reneker, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees appointed Inga Waite as
the Interim Library Director effective May 28:
AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Yamanishi, Castagna, Wojtkowski, Reneker
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Koenig
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
3. Receive Report on New Director Orientation Planning and Provide Direction to Staff
4. Receive Update on FY 2014-2015 Budget Process
5. Receive Report on Koha Migration
6. Receive Proposed Topics for Report from the Library Board to Mayor's Subcommittee
Meeting with Board and Commission Chairpersons and Provide Input to Chair
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Yamanishi: Inquired about the start of the new Youth Services Librarian, Kristine
Russell, and the soon-to-be vacant Youth Services Manager.
Trustee Castagna: Inquired about who is supervising the Museum, Cultural Arts, and Archives
Manager.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
7. Receive Library Activity Report
8. Receive Financial Report
9. Receive Statistical Report
10. Receive Volunteer Report
ADJOURNMENT
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Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Yamanishi adjourned the
meeting at 7:52 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, May 28, 2014
Acting Library Director
Library Community Room Inga Waite
625 Pacific Street 6:30 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. April 23, 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
2. Appoint Inga Waite as Interim Library Director Effective May 28 until the New Library
Director Arrives
3. Receive Report on New Director Orientation Planning and Provide Direction to Staff
4. Receive Update on FY 2014-2015 Budget Process
5. Receive Report on Koha Migration
6. Receive Proposed Topics for Report from the Library Board to Mayor's Subcommittee
Meeting with Board and Commission Chairpersons and Provide Input to Chair
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.
7. Receive Library Activity Report
8. Receive Financial Report
9. Receive Statistical Report
10. 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
Jun 2 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Jun 3 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 4 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 5 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 9 Mayors Subcommittee Meeting, Council Chamber - 12:00 PM
Jun 10 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 12 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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Jun 12 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jun 16 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Jun 17 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 18 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 19 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jun 19 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 23 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 24 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 25 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 25 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Jun 25 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jun 26 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jul 1 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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