Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · December 3, 2014
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
5:00 PM
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Wojtkowski, Ramaswamy
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Members Library Director Michael, Reference and Readers Services
Present: Manager Waite, Youth Librarian Brown, Administrative Assistant
Garibaldi, City Manager McCarthy, Principal Engineer Krebs
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Castagna called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Update from City Manager
Action: Received update
2. NIP Project Update: Kitchen Addition and Exterior Lighting
Action: Received report, discussed, and provided direction
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
3. October 20, 2014
Action: Approved
***End of Consent Agenda***
On a motion by Library Trustee Yamanishi, seconded by Library Trustee Wojtkowski, 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
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Chair Castagna opened the floor for public comments: No public comments.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Old Business
4. Discuss Options for a Board Retreat
Action: Discussed
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Library Director Michael: Provided update on recent Library programs, vacant staff positions,
and the facility.
5. Receive Library Activity Report
Action: Received report and discussed
6. Receive Financial Report
Action: Received report
7. Receive Statistical Report
Action: Received report and discussed
8. Receive Volunteer Report
Action: Received report and discussed
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Yaminishi: Commented on the effectiveness of the meeting and the number of items to
consider.
Trustee Ramaswamy: Announced that her family will be moving which will result in her
resignation from the Library Board in mid-2015.
Trustee Koenig: The Friends newsletter will be mailed next week.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Castagna adjourned the
meeting at 7:08 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
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Library Director
Library Community Room Bill Michael
625 Pacific Street 5:00 PM
Monterey, California
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Update from City Manager
2. NIP Project Update: Kitchen Addition and Exterior Lighting
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
3. October 20, 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.
Old Business
4. 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.
5. Receive Library Activity Report
6. Receive Financial Report
7. Receive Statistical Report
8. 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.
The City of Monterey is committed to including the disabled in all of its services, programs and
activities. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to
participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (831) 646-3935. Notification 30
hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility
to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II]. Later requests will be accommodated to the
extent feasible. For communication-related assistance, dial 711 to use the California Relay Service
(CRS) to speak to City offices. CRS offers free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-
language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you require a hearing amplification device to
attend a meeting, dial 711 to use CRS to talk to the City Clerk's Office at (831) 646-3935 to coordinate
use of a device.
UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Dec 4 Zoning Administrator Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 5 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 9 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 11 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Dec 11 HPC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 15 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
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Dec 16 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Dec 17 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 17 Oversight Board Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Dec 18 PRC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Dec 18 Zoning Administrator Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 22 CHM-CAC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 23 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Dec 24 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Dec 25 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Dec 26 City Holiday, City Offices Closed - 8:00 AM
Dec 31 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 8:00 AM
Jan 1 Zoning Administrator Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 6 Council Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jan 7 ARC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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