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Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · June 24, 2015

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MINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting Wednesday, June 24, 2015 5:00 PM LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Trustees Present: Yamanishi, Castagna, Wojtkowski Trustees Absent: Koenig Staff Members Library Director Bill Michael, Reference and Reader Services Present: Manager Waite, Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Manager Copeland, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi, Librarian Smith, Fund Development Coordinator Thongchua CALL TO ORDER Chair Castagna called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Trustee Koenig absent. PRESENTATIONS 1. Receive Report from Library Staff Member on Activities Action: Received and discussed Librarian Kim Smith presented her report to the Library Board. CONSENT ITEMS 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 Consent Agenda: AYES: 3 TRUSTEES: Castagna, Wojtkowski, Yamanishi NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Koenig ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None Approval of Minutes 2. May 27, 2015 Action: Approved ***End of Consent Agenda*** Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, June 24, 2015 PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Castagna opened the floor for public comments: No public comments. PUBLIC APPEARANCE New Business 3. Receive Report on “Books in Bloom” Author Luncheon to Benefit the Monterey Public Library Trust Fund Action: Received and discussed Fund Development Coordinator Sirie Thongchua and Books in Bloom event chair Esther Rodriguez provided additional information to the Library Board. 4. Approve Addition of August 20 to the Calendar Year 2015 Holiday and Closure Schedule for the Annual Staff Workshop Action: Approved Library Director Michael made a correction to the report. On a motion by Library Trustee Yamanishi, seconded by Library Trustee Wojtkowski, and carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approve the addition of the August 20 to the Calendar Year 2015 Holiday and Closure Schedule for the annual staff workshop: AYES: 3 TRUSTEES: Castagna, Wojtkowski, Yamanishi NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Koenig ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None 5. Receive Update and Provide Direction on Fiscal Year 2015-2017 Budget Action: Received update and discussed Staff provided an update regarding purchases to be made with salary savings. 6. Review Policy and Procedure for the Annual Evaluation of the Library Director and Approve Evaluation Form Action: Received and discussed A proposed timeline and a staff survey for the library director’s evaluation were distributed. The Board directed staff to agendize the item for the July 22 Library Board meeting. 7. Review Council Policy on Selection of Officers and Select Chair and Vice-Chair for 2015- 16 Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 24, 2015 2 Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Action: Reviewed and discussed Trustee Koenig will serve as Chair and Trustee Wojtkowski accepted the office of Vice-Chair for the Library Board of Trustees. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Library Director Michael: Shared that a dedication ceremony for the newly installed Little Free Library will take place June 26. Informed the Library Board of two current recruitments--a regular part-time Library Assistant I in Technical Services and the Library Assistant III Circulation Services Supervisor. Staff are considering a “Meet the Director” morning event with coffee in July. Briefly shared about the fatality on June 19 and that the lighting project has been made a top priority. 8. Receive Library Activity Report Action: Received report and discussed 9. Receive Financial Report Action: Received report and discussed An updated financial report was distributed to Library trustees. 10. Receive Statistical Report Action: Received report and discussed 11. Receive Volunteer Report Action: Received report and discussed TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Yamanishi: Encouraged staff to make the outdoor lighting installation a priority and inquired about the staff workshop. Trustee Wojtkowski: Commented that the Monterey Public Library is an incredible resource for our community. During visits to the Youth Center she observed a lack of teens utilizing the Center and inquired about City departments working together. Thanked Trustee Castagna for his year of leadership as Library Board Chair. Trustee Castagna: Inquired if any staff members would be attending the ALA conference. Shared that he rode in the bookmobile and experienced the wonder and joy of this Library service. He commented that Joanne is beyond being praised; she’s incredible. ADJOURNMENT Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 24, 2015 3 Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Castagna adjourned the meeting at 6:33 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Francesca Garibaldi John Castagna, Chair Administrative Assistant II Library Board of Trustees Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, June 24, 2015 4

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, June 24, 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 from Library Staff Member on Activities 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. May 27, 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: 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 3. Receive Report on “Books in Bloom” Author Luncheon to Benefit the Monterey Public Library Trust Fund 4. Approve Addition of August 20 to the Calendar Year 2015 Holiday and Closure Schedule for the Annual Staff Workshop 5. Receive Update and Provide Direction on Fiscal Year 2015-2017 Budget 6. Review Policy and Procedure for the Annual Evaluation of the Library Director and Approve Evaluation Form 7. Review Council Policy on Selection of Officers and Select Chair and Vice-Chair for 2015- 16 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. 8. Receive Library Activity Report 9. Receive Financial Report 10. Receive Statistical Report 11. 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 Jun 29 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jul 1 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, June 24, 2015 2 Jul 2 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 7 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jul 9 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 14 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 15 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 16 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jul 16 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jul 22 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jul 22 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Jul 27 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Aug 4 Council Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Aug 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Aug 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669 Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, June 24, 2015 3

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