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Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · August 26, 2015

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MINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting Wednesday, August 26, 2015 5:30 PM LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Trustees Present: Castagna, Koenig, Lambert Hamrick, Wojtkowski, Yamanishi Trustees Absent: Staff Members Library Director Michael, Reference & Reader Services’ Present: Manager Waite, Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Manager Copeland, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi, Senior Engineer Krebs, Construction Project Manager Williamson CALL TO ORDER Chair Koenig called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS 1. Receive Report from Library Staff Member on Activities Action: Postponed to the September 23, 2015 Library Board meeting CONSENT ITEMS On a motion by Library Trustee Wojtkowski, seconded by Library Trustee Yamanishi, and carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Consent Agenda: Castagna, Koenig, Lambert Hamrick, Wojtkowski, Yamanishi AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None Approval of Minutes 2. July 22, 2015 Action: Approved ***End of Consent Agenda*** Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, August 26, 2015 PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Koenig opened the floor for public comments: No public comments. PUBLIC APPEARANCE New Business 3. Receive Report on Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Projects and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) Action: Received report and discussed Senior Engineer Krebs provided information about the NIP approved kitchen addition and Capital Project Manager Williamson provided information about the Library’s roof replacement. 4. Receive Update and Provide Direction on Fiscal Year 2015-2017 Budget Action: Received and discussed Library Director Michael updated the Library Board on staff recruitments and the progress to the management job description currently under revision. Continues work on the reorganization agenda report slated for the October 6 City Council meeting. Two new security gates have been installed and 12 new databases are now available. 5. Conduct a First Reading of Revisions to Library Board Policy 140: Charges for Printing Action: Conducted first reading 6. Receive Report on August 20, 2015 Staff Workday Action: Received and discussed Trustee Yamanishi directed staff to provide a summary of the strategic plan brainstorm from the staff workshop. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS The July 2015 customer suggestions were distributed to the Library Board. 7. Receive Library Activity Report Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 26, 2015 2 Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Action: Received and discussed Library Director Michael: Updated the Library Board on the upcoming Books in Bloom benefit. He shared that a customer was given a letter suspending Library privileges which ultimately resulted in the customer’s arrest. Youth Librarian Kristine Russell will be moving in December. Cultural Arts and Archives Manager Copeland added appreciation for California History Room volunteer Jerry Azevedo for creating a Tracing the History of Your House guide. 8. Receive Financial Report Action: Received 9. Receive Statistical Report Action: Received and discussed Reference and Readers’ Services Manager Waite added that bookmobile visits increased due to the newly added stops. 10. Receive Volunteer Report Action: Received and discussed TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Castagna: Commented that the staff workshop was worthwhile. Trustee Yamanishi: Thrilled about the progress of the kitchen addition and the roof replacement and expressed her appreciation for the young boy who raised funds to donate to the Library. Trustee Lambert Hamrick: Excited to be appointed to the Library Board and eager to learn. Trustee Wojtkowski: Shared that the Old Monterey Foundation is hosting Art in the Gardens to promote interest and knowledge of the downtown historic gardens and distributed flyers. She hopes that the Library and Recreation Departments will strengthen their relationship resulting in increased and combined programming. Trustee Koenig: Commented that it was wonderful to read the thank you letter written to Librarian Kim Smith and On-Call Librarian Jeane Ess. ADJOURNMENT Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Koenig adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Francesca Garibaldi Lisa Koenig, Chair Administrative Assistant II Library Board of Trustees Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 26, 2015 3

Agenda

Board of Trustees Library Board of Trustees Lisa Koenig, Chair Agenda Kathi Wojtkowski, Vice Chair John Castagna Regular Meeting Jennifer Lambert Hamrick Alice Yamanishi Wednesday, August 26, 2015 Library Director Library Community Room Bill Michael 625 Pacific Street 5:30 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. July 22, 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 Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Projects and Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) 4. Receive Update and Provide Direction on Fiscal Year 2015-2017 Budget 5. Conduct a First Reading of Revisions to Library Board Policy 140: Charges for Printing 6. Receive Report on August 20, 2015 Staff Workday 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. 7. Receive Library Activity Report 8. Receive Financial Report 9. Receive Statistical Report 10. 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 Sep 1 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Sep 2 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 3 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 8 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, August 26, 2015 2 Sep 10 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 15 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Sep 16 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 17 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Sep 17 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 22 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 23 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Sep 23 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Sep 23 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Sep 28 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Sep 30 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Oct 1 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 6 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Oct 7 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 8 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Oct 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669 Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, August 26, 2015 3

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