Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Board of Trustees Library Board of Trustees John Castagna, Chair Agenda Lisa Koenig, Vice Chair Varna Ramaswamy Regular Meeting Kathi Wojtkowski Alice Yamanishi Wednesday, January 28, 2015 Library Director Library Community Room Bill Michael 625 Pacific Street 5:00 PM Monterey, California CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS 1. Receive Report on Teen Services 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ITEMS allow for a review of those items recommended for approval on consent or recommended to be continued, tabled or withdrawn, etc.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 2. December 3, 2014 3. January 13, 2015 ***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 4. Discussion of January 13, 2015 Board Retreat 5. Receive Report on Strategic Plan 2012-2015 6. Receive Report on 2015/2016 Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Requests and Provide Direction to Staff 7. Report on Progress of Proposed Library Reorganization 8. Discuss and Direct Staff on Fiscal Year 2015-2017 Budget Priorities 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. 9. Receive Library Activity Report 10. Receive Financial Report 11. Receive Statistical Report 12. 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 Feb 3 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, January 28, 2015 2 Feb 4 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 5 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 10 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 12 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 17 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Feb 18 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 19 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Feb 19 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 23 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 24 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Feb 25 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Feb 25 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Feb 25 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Feb 26 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Mar 3 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Mar 4 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 5 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 10 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Mar 12 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669 Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, January 28, 2015 3