Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · April 25, 2018
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
6:00 PM
LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Koenig, Moroh, Petty, Yamanishi
Trustees Absent: Widmar
Staff Members Library Director Waite, Acting Community Services Director and
Present: Museums, Cultural Arts and Archives Manager Copeland,
Youth, Reference, and Outreach Services Manager Anderson,
Administrative Assistant Garibaldi
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Petty called the meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Trustee Widmar absent. Petty welcomed new Library Trustee Marsha Moroh.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Receive a Presentation by Associate Superintendent Brett McFadden on Monterey
Peninsula Unified School District’s Facility Plans (Measure I) (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Associate Superintendent Brett McFadden presented a report on the facility plans for the
Monterey Peninsula Unified School District.
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: Koenig, Moroh, Petty, Yamanishi
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Widmar
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
Approval of Minutes
2. March 28, 2018 (Not Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved
Library Board of Trustees Minutes Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Other Consent Items
3. Request Appropriation of Donated Funds in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 Library Trust Fund
Budgets (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Appropriated
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Petty opened public comments: no comments.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
New Business
4. Receive Report on Library Trust Fund Activities (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
5. On a motion by Moroh, seconded by Yamanishi, and carried by the following vote, the
Library Board of Trustees approved the staff survey forms and timeline for the Library
Director’s evaluation (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061):
Action: Received, discussed, and approved
AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Koenig, Moroh, Petty, Yamanishi
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Widmar
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
6. Receive Update on Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget Process (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Waite provided information about the City funding for the Feasibility Study.
Old Business
7. On a motion by Yamanishi, seconded by Moroh, and carried by the following vote, the
Library Board of Trustees adopted revisions to Library Board Policy 175: Loan of Laptop
Computers and Other Devices (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Conducted second reading and adopted
AYES: 4 TRUSTEES: Koenig, Moroh, Petty, Yamanishi
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 1 TRUSTEES: Widmar
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
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8. Receive Library Activity Report
Action: Received and discussed
Waite corrected packet page 39 noting that Manager Anderson should have been noted as
returning from leave. Bookmobile Services Coordinator Joanne White retired and recruitment is
underway. Waite shared information regarding the Disabled Access Appeals Hearing at which
she testified regarding a request to turn off Wi-Fi at the Library and the resulting impact if
granted. She has asked staff members to consider offering a “Ditch Your Device” program to
take place after regular operating hours. Copeland shared that Cooper Molera staff are
developing exhibits and historical images from the California History Room collection will be
used. He assisted with an interpretive panel about Hotel Del Monte for the Naval Post Graduate
School. Copeland noted that on-call librarian Kathy Nielsen completed a biographical index and
offers family history help on Fridays in the California History Room.
9. Receive Financial Report
Action: Received and discussed
Waite provided a brief review of the financial report.
10. Receive Statistical Report
Action: Received and discussed
Waite corrected the total number of California History Room visits by noting an additional 8
visits. She shared that off-site programs include school visits. Waite noted that fewer teen
programs were offered due to spring break. Petty noted the increased attendance at adult
programs despite fewer programs offered.
11. Receive Volunteer Report
Action: Received and discussed
Petty shared that he attended the Volunteer Recognition Brunch.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Moroh shared that she is glad to be on the Library Board.
Yamanishi commented that in her role as the Board’s liaison to the Friends she thanked the
Friends for their approval of the $35,000 Wish List noting the continued accolades they
deserved. She shared that the Chocolate & Wine Benefit raised approximately $21,000.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Petty adjourned the meeting at
7:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Bob Petty, Chair
Administrative Assistant II Library Board of Trustees
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Agenda
Library Board of Trustees Board of Trustees
Agenda Bob Petty, Chair
Alice Yamanishi, Vice Chair
Library Board of Trustees Lisa Koenig
Regular Meeting Marsha Moroh
Ralph Widmar
Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Library Director
Library Community Room Inga Waite
625 Pacific Street 6:00 PM
Monterey, California
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Receive a Presentation by Associate Superintendent Brett McFadden on Monterey
Peninsula Unified School District’s Facility Plans (Measure I) (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. March 28, 2018 (Not Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Other Consent Items
3. Request Appropriation of Donated Funds in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 Library Trust Fund
Budgets (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 Report on Library Trust Fund Activities (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
5. Review Policy and Procedures for the Annual Evaluation of the Library Director Including
Evaluation and Staff Survey Forms, and Approve Timeline (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. Receive Update on Fiscal Year 2018-19 Budget Process (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Old Business
7. Conduct a Second Reading and Adopt Revisions to Library Board Policy 175: Loan of
Laptop Computers and Other Devices (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.
8. Receive Library Activity Report
9. Receive Financial Report
10. Receive Statistical Report
11. 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
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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)
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
Apr 26 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
Apr 26 Disabled Access Appeals Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 1:30 PM
Apr 27 Council Subcommittee BCC, Council Chamber - 9:00 AM
May 1 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 2 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 3 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 8 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 10 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 10 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
May 15 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 16 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 17 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 7:00 PM
May 17 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 21 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 22 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 23 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 30 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
May 30 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 5 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 6 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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