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Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · May 24, 2017

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MINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Regular Meeting Wednesday, May 24, 2017 6:00 PM LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA Trustees Present: Petty, Yamanishi, Koenig, Wojtkowski Trustees Absent: Lambert Hamrick Staff Members Library Director Waite, Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Present: Manager Copeland, Youth, Reference, and Outreach Services Manager Anderson, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi, Acting Technology, Readers, and Technical Services Manager Smith CALL TO ORDER Chair Wojtkowski called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Trustee Lambert Hamrick was absent. PRESENTATIONS 1. State of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Schools – Presentation by Dr. PK Diffenbaugh, Superintendent (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Presented and discussed Superintendent Diffenbaugh provided an overview of action taking place within the District and their vision to be one of the finest school systems in the country. CONSENT ITEMS On a motion by Library Trustee Yamanishi, seconded by Library Trustee Koenig, and carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Consent Agenda: AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Petty, Yamanishi, Koenig, Wojtkowski NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Lambert Hamrick ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None Approval of Minutes 2. April 26, 2017 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Approved ***End of Consent Agenda*** Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, May 24, 2017 PUBLIC COMMENTS Chair Wojtkowski opened public comments: no comments. PUBLIC APPEARANCE New Business 3. Review Council Policy on Selection of Officers and Select Chair and Vice-Chair for 2017- 18 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Reviewed and selected Library Trustee Petty will transition to Chair and Library Trustee Yamanishi will transition to the Vice Chair. The Friends Liaison will be determined when Trustee Lambert Hamrick returns. Old Business 4. Receive Report on Library Signage (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received and discussed Library Director Waite shared that a staff team will meet to revamp the internal signage. Waite shared that Trucksis banners are expected to be hung during summer. 5. 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 and discussed Library Director Waite shared that the NIP committee selected investing $147,000 to remodel the Learning Lab. The project is expected to go to Council on June 20. No CIP update. 6. Receive Update on FY 2017-19 Budget Process and Provide Staff Direction (Not Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Action: Received and discussed Library Director Waite shared that the City projects a surplus of $300,000 this year with a deficit of $1.2 million the following year. Library salary savings are conservatively estimated at $70,000. Library Director Waite shared that the Finance Director had lifted the ban on spending budget savings. Waite distributed a copy of the salary savings projects that the Board approved at the March 22, 2017 meeting. INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS Library Director Waite shared the sad news that former library trustee Peggy Chandler passed away and noted her instrumental work in removing the non-resident library card fee. Waite also shared that Dorothy Albee, who has been a longtime Stories for Adults attendee, will be turning 100. Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 24, 2017 2 Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Receive Library Activity Report 7. Action: Received and discussed Library Director Waite again reminded the Board that lack of noting staff in the activity report does not equate to lack of exceptional contributions to Library operations. Waite highlighted that Fund Development Officer Thongchua did an amazing job organizing the financial literacy workshops that were standing room attendance. She and Thongchua attended a Civic Club meeting and from that event the Facing Hard Times writing program was actualized. Librarians Rader, Armstrong, and Manager Anderson hosted a successful Library Partners workshop. She acknowledged Technical Assistant Kuhn and Technical Supervisor Cunha’s work in the recent Koha upgrade. Waite shared that the Summer Reading Program Kick-off takes place Saturday, June 3 on Colton Lawn. Trustee Petty asked for information about EBSCO and the promotional commercial featuring Librarian Eboni Harris and Library Director Inga Waite. 8. Receive Financial Report Action: Received and discussed 9. Receive Statistical Report Action: Received and discussed Trustee Petty asked for explanation regarding the increase in August visits. 10. Receive Volunteer Report Action: Received and discussed TRUSTEE COMMENTS Trustee Petty shared that he is looking forward to the many upcoming excellent projects. Trustee Koenig commented that she is excitedly looking forward to the Summer Reading Program. ADJOURNMENT Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Wojtkowski adjourned the meeting at 7:23 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Approved, Francesca Garibaldi Kathi Wojtowksi, Chair Administrative Assistant Library Board of Trustees Library Board Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 24, 2017 3

Agenda

Board of Trustees Library Board of Trustees Kathi Wojtkowski, Chair Agenda Jennifer Lambert Hamrick, Vice Chair Lisa Koenig Regular Meeting Bob Petty Alice Yamanishi Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Library Director Library Community Room Inga Waite 625 Pacific Street 6:00 PM Monterey, California CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PRESENTATIONS 1. State of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Schools – Presentation by Dr. PK Diffenbaugh, Superintendent (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 2. April 26, 2017 (Not a Project under CEQA per 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 3. Review Council Policy on Selection of Officers and Select Chair and Vice-Chair for 2017- 18 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) Old Business 4. Receive Report on Library Signage (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 5. Receive Report on Neighborhood Improvement Program (NIP) Projects and Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and underGeneral Rule Article 5, Section 15061) 6. Receive Update on FY 2017-19 Budget Process and Provide Staff Direction (Not 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. 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. Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, May 24, 2017 2 UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL Jun 1 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 5 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM Jun 6 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jun 7 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 8 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 8 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM Jun 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM Jun 15 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 20 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jun 21 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 26 Colton Hall Museum Cultural Art Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 27 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jun 28 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jun 28 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM Jul 3 MP Regional Water Authority TAC Meeting, Council Chamber - 10:30 AM Jul 5 Council Meeting Cancellation, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM Jul 6 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm Jul 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669 Library Board of Trustees Wednesday, May 24, 2017 3

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