Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · January 13, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Study Session
Saturday, January 13, 2018
9:00 AM
LEARNING LAB
625 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Koenig, Petty, Yamanishi
Trustees Absent: Widmar
Staff Members Present: Library Director Waite, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Petty called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m.
ROLL CALL
Trustee Widmar absent.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Petty opened the floor for public comments: no comments.
STUDY SESSION
1. Discuss Library Facility Feasibility Study (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section
15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Discussed
Library trustees reviewed the Anderson Brule Feasibility Considerations report and topics
pertaining to building remodel and expansion. Trustees concluded that there are three key
arguments for renovation and expansion: failing infrastructure, inadequate space for materials,
and overcrowding after school.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Petty adjourned the meeting
at 10:47 a.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Bob Petty, Chair
Administrative Assistant Library Board of Trustees
Agenda
Library Board of Trustees Board of Trustees
Agenda Bob Petty, Chair
Alice Yamanishi, Vice Chair
Study Session Lisa Koenig
Ralph Widmar
Saturday, January 13, 2018 Library Director
Learning Lab
Inga Waite
Enter at back entrance
near Etta's Eats 9:00 AM
625 Pacific Street
Monterey, California
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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.
STUDY SESSION
STUDY SESSION items are used to provide information and to clarify issues. Study Sessions
provide a setting for informal discussions between staff, consultants, board, commission,
committee members, and the City Council regarding specific programs, projects or policies. No
formal action is taken on the items.
1. Discuss Library Facility Feasibility Study (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section
15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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
Jan 16 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jan 17 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 17 ARC Meeting Cancellation Notice, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 18 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Jan 18 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 22 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 23 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jan 24 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
Jan 24 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Feb 1 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 6 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Feb 7 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 8 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 8 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Feb 13 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 15 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Feb 15 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 20 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Feb 21 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Feb 26 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
Library Board of Trustees
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