Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · March 22, 2017
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
5:00 PM
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Koenig, Lambert Hamrick, Petty, Yamanishi
Trustees Absent: Wojtkowski
Staff Members Library Director Waite, Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives
Present: Manager Copeland, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi, Acting
Technology, Readers, and Technical Services Manager Smith
CALL TO ORDER
Vice Chair Lambert Hamrick called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Trustee Wojtkowksi was absent.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Receive Report from Library Consultant on Team Excellence Initiative (Not a Project
under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Rebecca Perry of Rebecca Perry Leadership shared information pertaining to the yearlong
Team Excellence initiative that she is leading for Monterey Public Library staff members.
Trustees discussed the initiative and Trustee Yamanishi requested that she return at a later time
to provide an update.
CONSENT ITEMS
On a motion by Library Trustee Yamanishi, seconded by Library Trustee Petty, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Consent
Agenda:
AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Koenig, Lambert Hamrick, Petty, Yamanishi
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Wojtkowski
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
Approval of Minutes
2. February 22, 2017
Action: Approved
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Other Consent Items
3. Request Appropriation of Donation Funds in the 2016-17 Library Trust Fund Budget (Not
a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061)
Action: Appropriated donation funds
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Vice Chair Lambert Hamrick opened public comments: Mayor Roberson expressed his
appreciation to the Library Trustees for their dedication, commitment, and service to the Library
and the City of Monterey.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
New Business
4. Receive Update on Library Staff Workshop 2017 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received update and discussed
Library Director Waite reviewed the upcoming staff workshop and distributed a draft agenda.
Old Business
5. Receive Update on FY 2017-2019 Budget Process (Not a Project under CEQA Article
20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received update and discussed
Library Director Waite provided a FY 2017-19 budget update as well as the proposed library
projects using salary savings. Trustee Yamanishi advocated improving internal signage.
6. Discuss Strategic Initiatives 2017-2019 and Provide Direction to Staff (Not a Project
under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Discussed
Trustee Yamanishi inquired how the initiatives would be measured and how the Library Board
would be notified of progress pertaining to the initiatives. Waite recommended revising the
mission statement to include, “Celebrate Monterey’s history and heritage and protect the right to
know.”
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
7. Receive Library Activity Report
Action: Received Report and discussed
Library Director Waite highlighted that not all staff are recognized in the activity report due to
spacing limitations however, it by no means indicates that staff not mentioned are not
performing and contributing in outstanding and meaningful ways.
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8. Receive Financial Report
Action: Received Report and discussed
Library Director Waite provided a brief overview noting that expenditures are low due to staff
vacancies. Trust Fund expenditures are typically projected higher than intended to spend.
9. Receive Statistical Report
Action: Received Report and discussed
Library Director Waite shared that she inquired with Harrison Memorial Library and Pacific
Grove Public Library regarding their circulation and gate count statistics and both libraries
reported lower numbers that were attributed to increased loan periods.
10. Receive Volunteer Report
Action: Received Report and discussed
Library Director Waite shared that one of the California History Room volunteers has taken a
leave of absence resulting in reduced volunteer hours.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustee Petty commented that he continually notices an increase in youth and teen
programming yet a decline in attendance and asked the reasoning for this unless it was due to
programming designed for fewer attendees. He also asked for clarification regarding which
programs are considered off-site.
Trustee Koenig expressed her disappointment that she is unable to attend this year’s staff
workshop due to a prior commitment.
Trustee Lambert Hamrick thanked the Board after leading her first Library Board meeting as
Chair.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Vice Chair Lambert Hamrick
adjourned the meeting at 6:34 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Jennifer Lambert Hamrick, Vice Chair
Administrative Assistant Library Board of Trustees
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Agenda
Library Board of Trustees Board of Trustees
Agenda Kathi Wojtkowski, Chair
Jennifer Lambert Hamrick, Vice Chair
Regular Meeting Lisa Koenig
Bob Petty
Alice Yamanishi
Wednesday, March 22,
2017 Library Director
Library Community Room Inga Waite
625 Pacific Street 5:00 PM
Monterey, California
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Receive Report from Library Consultant on Team Excellence Initiative (Not a Project
under CEQA per 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
2. February 22, 2017
Other Consent Items
3. Request Appropriation of Donation Funds in the 2016-17 Library Trust Fund Budget (Not
a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061)
***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
4. Receive an Update on Library Staff Workshop 2017 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Old Business
5. Receive Update on FY 2017-2019 Budget Process (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. Discuss Strategic Initiatives 2017-2019 and Provide Direction to Staff (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 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.
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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
Mar 27 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Mar 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Mar 30 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Apr 3 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM
Apr 4 Council Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Apr 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 6 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Apr 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 13 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Apr 13 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 6:30 PM
Apr 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Apr 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 19 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Apr 20 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Apr 20 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 24 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Apr 25 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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