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Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · February 25, 2015

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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 Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, February 25, 2015 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 Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 25, 2015 2 Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, February 25, 2015 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 Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, February 25, 2015 3

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. 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 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 Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, February 25, 2015 2 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 Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, February 25, 2015 3

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