Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · April 24, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
6:00 PM
COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC ROOM
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Koenig, Moroh, Petty, Thomson, Widmar
Trustees Absent:
Staff Members Library Director Waite, Manager Anderson, Manager Smith,
Present: Manager Anderson, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Petty called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
On a motion by Library Trustee Thomson, seconded by Library Trustee Widmar, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Consent
Agenda:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Koenig, Moroh, Petty, Thomson, Widmar
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
Approval of Minutes
1. March 27, 2019 (Not Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved
Other Consent Items
2. Request Appropriation of Donated Funds in the FY19 and FY20 Library Trust Fund
Budgets (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Appropriated funds
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Seeing no members of the public present, Chair Petty continued to Item 3.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
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New Business
3. 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
Thomson asked for clarification regarding the Friends, Endowment, and Trust Fund revenues.
Trustees discussed the personnel line in the Trust Fund budget and the reason why nearly 84%
had been expended vs 75% at the third quarter. Moroh asked about interest earned on the
Endowment held at the Community Foundation for Monterey County (CFMC). Trustees would
like to know the average earnings and maintenance fees. Thomson requested that staff
schedule a presentation on the Endowment Fund from CFMC staff. Thomson asked if the
Friends monies earned interest. Waite replied that the Friends donate funds directly to the
Library within a short time. Monies are not retained long enough to accumulate interest.
4. 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)
Action: Reviewed, discussed, and approved
On a motion by Library Trustee Koenig, seconded by Library Trustee Widmar, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the timeline as
amended and subject to availability of Human Resources staff (Not a Project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061):
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Koenig, Moroh, Petty, Thomson, Widmar
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
Waite provided a review of the evaluation timeline. Trustees discussed their schedule and
confirmed the timeline with the change of providing the library director’s evaluation on
Wednesday, July 3. Thomson corrected grammar notation for question 2 on packet page 19.
5. Approve that a Letter Supporting Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1 be Sent to
Members of the Local Assembly Appropriations Committee (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Discussed and approved
On a motion by Library Trustee Moroh, seconded by Library Trustee Thomson, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved that a Letter
supporting Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1 be sent to members of the Local
Assembly Appropriations Committee (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section
15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061):
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Koenig, Moroh, Petty, Thomson, Widmar
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
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6. Conduct a First Reading of Proposed Revisions to Library Board Policy 210: Use of the
Trust Fund (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Conducted first reading
Waite reported that the policy change would revise the use of Trust Fund monies for staff
salaries.
Old Business
7. Receive Update on Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Budget Process (Not a Project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Waite reported that City departments were asked to reduce their budget and to identify 2.5% in
reductions, about $77,000 for the Library. Waite noted this was a request to draft, not to submit
service cuts. Managers have been asked to make suggestions for decreasing expenditures.
One possible revenue generator is providing passport service at the Library.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Moroh reported that the Friends book sale takes place May 3 – 6 and that additional volunteers
are needed. Moroh questioned the status of the bike racks that were to be installed in front of
the library.
Koenig apologized for arriving late to the afternoon Council Study Session.
Petty reminded the Board that the merger between Museums & Cultural Arts and the Library still
required discussion.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Petty adjourned the meeting
at 7:43 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Bob Petty, Chair
Administrative Assistant Library Board of Trustees
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Agenda
Library Board of Trustees Board of Trustees
Agenda Bob Petty, Chair
Ralph Widmar, Vice Chair
Library Board of Trustees Lisa Koenig
Regular Meeting Marsha Moroh
Jim Thomson
Wednesday, April 24, 2019 Library Director
Community Room Inga Waite
625 Pacific Room 6:00 PM
Monterey, California
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
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
1. March 27, 2019 (Not Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Other Consent Items
2. Request Appropriation of Donated Funds in the FY19 and FY20 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
3. Receive Report on Library Trust Fund Activities (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
4. 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)
5. Approve that a Letter Supporting Assembly Constitutional Amendment 1 be Sent to
Members of the Local Assembly Appropriations Committee (Not a Project under CEQA
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. Conduct a First Reading of Proposed Revisions to Library Board Policy 210: Use of the
Trust Fund (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061)
Old Business
7. Receive Update on Fiscal Year 2020 and 2021 Budget Process (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.
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, 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
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May 1 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 2 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 2 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Scholze Park Center - 6:30
PM
May 7 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 8 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 05:30 PM
May 9 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 9 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
May 14 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 15 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 15 Neighborhood Improvement Program Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 6:00 PM
May 16 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 20 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 21 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
May 22 Library Board Meeting, Library Community Room - 5:00 PM
May 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 29 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 4 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 5 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 6 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 11 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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