Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · February 24, 2016
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, February 24, 2016
5:00 PM
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Yamanishi, Castagna, Wojtkowski, Lambert Hamrick
Trustees Absent: Koenig
Staff Members Interim Library Director Waite, Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives
Present: Manager Copeland, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi, Technology
Services Specialist Kuhn, Youth Services Librarian Armstrong
CALL TO ORDER
Vice-chair Wojtkowski called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Library trustee Koenig absent.
Vice-chair Wojtkowski moved Agenda Item 9 before Agenda Item 1.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Youth Services Librarian Dayna Armstrong (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Introduced
Interim Library Director Waite introduced Youth Services Librarian Dayna Armstrong.
2. Receive Report from Library Staff Member on Activities (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received
Technology Service Specialist David Kuhn provided a report to Library Trustees outlining his
responsibilities.
CONSENT ITEMS
On a motion by Library Trustee Lambert Hamrick, seconded by Library Trustee
Castagna, and carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the
Consent Agenda:
AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Castagna, Lambert Hamrick, Wojtkowski, Yamanishi
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Koenig
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
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Approval of Minutes
3. January 12, 2016
Action: Approved
4. January 27, 2016
Action: Approved
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vice-chair Wojtkowski opened the floor to public comments: No public comments.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
New Business
5. Receive Report on Monterey Historic Cell Phone Tours and Signage (Not a Project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received report and discussed
Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Manager Copeland provided a report to the Library Board.
6. Receive Report from the Kitchen Addition Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Not a Project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received report and discussed
Trustee Yamanishi shared a component of the 2001 Library Facilities Master Plan that included
the addition of Etta’s Café, named after Monterey’s first City Librarian, which was envisioned to
be a café managed by the Friends group to raise funds for the Library.
Receive Report on Library Signage (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378
7. and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received report and discussed
8. Receive Report on the Voices and Images: Monterey Remembers Grant Project (Not a
Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
Action: Received report and discussed
Old Business
9. Receive Report on Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Projects and Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) Projects (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section
15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received report and discussed
Jeff Krebs provided a report to the Library Board.
10. Receive Update and Provide Direction on Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget (Not a Project
under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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Action: Received report and discussed
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
Interim Library Director Waite shared that customers may now use the automated phone
renewal system to renew materials and that the Shelf-to-Shore program has been reintroduced
into Library services. She added that the Monterey Public Library was selected to host this
year’s Koha Conference in August 2016.
11. Receive Library Activity Report (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received report and discussed
Trustee Wojtkowski inquired about an item noted under Planning and Projects regarding Dennis
receiving, in loan or gift, historical materials from the Museum of Monterey.
12. Receive Financial Report (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received report
13. Receive Statistical Report (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received report and discussed
14. Receive Volunteer Report (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received report and discussed
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Yamanishi: Commented that she would like the Library to explore the County literacy
program and avenues for integrating ESL services into Monterey Public Library programs.
Trustee Lambert Hamrick: Thanked everyone for their dedication in organizing and hosting the
Chocolate & Wine Benefit.
Trustee Castagna: Shared and distributed the latest estimated revenue information from the
Friends Chocolate & Wine event.
Trustee Wojtkowski: Inquired about utilizing the newly installed screen for promoting upcoming
Library events.
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ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Vice-chair Wojtkowski
adjourned the meeting at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Kathleen Wojtkowski, Vice-Chair
Administrative Assistant II Library Board of Trustees
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Agenda
Board of Trustees
Lisa Koenig, Chair
Library Board of Trustees Kathi Wojtkowski, Vice Chair
Agenda John Castagna
Jennifer Lambert Hamrick
Regular Meeting Alice Yamanishi
Interim Library Director
Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Inga Waite
Library Community Room
625 Pacific Street 5:00 PM
Monterey, California
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Introduction of Youth Services Librarian Dayna Armstrong (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
2. Receive Report from Library Staff Member on Activities (Not a Project under CEQA Article
20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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
3. January 12, 2016
4. January 27, 2016
***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
5. Receive Report on Monterey Historic Cell Phone Tours and Signage (Not a Project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. Receive Report from the Kitchen Addition Ad Hoc Subcommittee (Not a Project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
7. Receive Report on Library Signage (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
8. Receive Report on the Voices and Images: Monterey Remembers Grant Project (Not a
Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
Old Business
9. Receive Report on Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Projects and Capital
Improvement Program (CIP) Projects (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section
15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
10. Receive Update and Provide Direction on Fiscal Year 2016-2017 Budget (Not a Project
under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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.
11. Receive Library Activity Report (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
12. Receive Financial Report (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
13. Receive Statistical Report (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
14. Receive Volunteer Report (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Feb 26 Council Subcommittee BCC, Monterey, CA - 2:00 PM
Feb 29 Council Subcommittee BCC, Monterey, CA - 3:00 PM
Mar 1 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Mar 2 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 3 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 7 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Mar 8 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 10 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 10 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Mar 15 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Mar 16 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 17 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Mar 17 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 22 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 23 Oversight Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Mar 23 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Mar 23 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Mar 28 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 30 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Mar 31 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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