Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · February 25, 2015
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
5:00 PM
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig, Ramaswamy
Trustees Absent: Wojtkowski
Staff Members Reference and Reader Services Manager Waite, Museums,
Present: Cultural Arts and Archives Manager Copeland, Administrative
Assistant Garibaldi, Library Assistant White
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Castagna called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Trustee Wojtkowski absent.
CONSENT ITEMS
Approval of Minutes
1. January 28, 2015
Action: Approved
***End of Consent Agenda***
On a motion by Library Trustee Ramaswamy, seconded by Library Trustee Koenig, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Consent
Agenda:
AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Ramaswamy, Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Wojtkowski
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
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2. Receive Report on Bookmobile Services
Action: Received and discussed report from Library Assistant Joanne White
3. Receive Report on Library Trust Fund Activities
Action: Received report and discussed
4. Receive Update on Fiscal Year 2015 - 2017 Budget Process
Action: Received update and discussed. Reference and Reader Services Manager Waite
made the correction that the agenda report was prepared by Library Director Michael.
Old Business
5. Discussion of January 13, 2015 Board Retreat
Action: Postponed to March 25, 2015
On a motion by Library Trustee Castagna, seconded by Library Trustee Koenig, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees postponed the discussion of
the January 13, 2015 Board retreat to the next Library Board meeting:
AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Ramaswamy, Yamanishi, Castagna, Koenig
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Wojtkowski
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
6. Receive Library Activity Report
Action: Received report and discussed
7. Receive Financial Report
Action: Received report and discussed
8. Receive Statistical Report
Action: Received report and discussed
9. Receive Volunteer Report
Action: Received report and discussed
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
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Trustee Koenig: Preliminary numbers indicate the Friends raised approximately $20,000 at the
Wine & Chocolate benefit. Thanked everyone who volunteered for the benefit. Trustee topics in
the next Friends newsletter will focus on outreach services.
Trustee Yamanishi: Whale Fest attendance was at an all time high with participation from 22
different schools and at least 20 non-profits; an estimated 15-20,000 people attended.
Trustee Ramaswamy: Reminded trustees and staff about her departure in June to ensure timing
of recruitment for a new trustee.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Castagna adjourned the
meeting at 6:18 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, February 25, 2015
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. January 28, 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
2. Receive Report on Bookmobile Services
3. Receive Report on Library Trust Fund Activities
4. Receive Update on Fiscal Year 2015 - 2017 Budget Process
Old Business
5. Discussion of January 13, 2015 Board Retreat
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS is used by the Library Director to make a
brief report on his activities or a brief announcement. The Director may also ask for clarification or
direction regarding scheduling of Board meetings and study sessions.
6. Receive Library Activity Report
7. Receive Financial Report
8. Receive Statistical Report
9. 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
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 5 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
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Mar 10 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 12 HPC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 17 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Mar 18 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 19 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Mar 19 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 19 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 23 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 24 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 25 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Mar 25 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Mar 25 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Mar 26 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Apr 1 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 2 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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