Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · October 20, 2014
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Monday, October 20, 2014
5:00 PM
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Ramaswamy, Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski
Trustees Absent:
Staff Members Library Director Bill Michael, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi,
Present: Reference and Readers Services Manager Waite
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Castagna called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. September 24, 2014
Action: Approved
***End of Consent Agenda***
On a motion by Library Trustee Yamanishi, seconded by Library Trustee Koenig, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Consent
Agenda:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Ramaswamy, Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Castagna opened the floor for public comments: No public comments.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
New Business
2. Receive Report on Library Trust Fund Activities
Action: Received report and discussed
3. Receive Report on Strategic Plan 2012-2015
Action: Received report and discussed
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4. Approve Bookmobile Schedule for January-December 2015
Action: Discussed and approved
On a motion by Library Trustee Yamanishi, seconded by Library Trustee Ramaswamy,
and carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Bookmobile
schedule until necessary to return with changes:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Ramaswamy, Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
5. Request Appropriation of Donation Funds in the 2014-15 Library Trust Fund Budget
Action: Approved
On a motion by Library Trustee Wojtkowski, seconded by Library Trustee Castagna, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the appropriation of
donation funds in the 2014-15 Library Trust Fund Budget:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Ramaswamy, Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
Old Business
6. Discuss Options for a Board Retreat
Action: Discussed
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Library Director Bill Michael: Provided facility and donor appeal update.
7. Receive Library Activity Report
Action: Received report and discussed
8. Receive Financial Report
Action: Received report
9. Receive Statistical Report
Action: Received report and discussed
10. Receive Volunteer Report
Action: Received report and discussed
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
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Trustee Koenig: The Friends approved the wish list and welcomed two new board members at
their annual October meeting. The annual Chocolate & Wine Benefit will be held February 20,
2015. The Friends are also staffing a table at the Big Sur Half Marathon and are preparing for
the Giant Used Book Sale the first weekend in December.
Trustee Wojtkowski: Inquired about book donations.
Trustee Castagna: Expressed concern about the curbside book returns bin and the necessity to
access the return slot while on the street.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Castagna adjourned the
meeting at 6:37 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi John Castagna, Chair
Administrative Assistant II Library Board of Trustees
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Agenda
Board of Trustees
Library Board of Trustees
John Castagna, Chair
Agenda Lisa Koenig, Vice Chair
Varna Ramaswamy
Regular Meeting Kathi Wojtkowski
Alice Yamanishi
Monday, October 20, 2014
Library Director
Library Community Room Bill Michael
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. September 24, 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. Receive Report on Library Trust Fund Activities
3. Receive Report on Strategic Plan 2012-2015
4. Approve Bookmobile Schedule for January-December 2015
5. Request Appropriation of Donation Funds in the 2014-15 Library Trust Fund Budget
Old Business
6. Discuss Options for a Board Retreat
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
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)
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.
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activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Oct 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 22 Oversight Board Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Oct 23 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
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Oct 23 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 27 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Oct 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Oct 30 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Nov 3 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Nov 4 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Nov 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 11 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Nov 11 Planning Commission Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 13 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Nov 17 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Nov 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Nov 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Nov 20 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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