Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · May 22, 2019
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Library Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
5:00 PM
COMMUNITY ROOM, 625 PACIFIC ROOM
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Koenig, Moroh, Petty, Thomson, Widmar
Trustees Absent:
Staff Members Library Director Waite, Manager Copeland, Manager Anderson,
Present: Manager Smith, Administrative Assistant Garibaldi
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Petty called the meeting to order at 5:04 p.m.
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
On a motion by Library Trustee Koenig, seconded by Library Trustee Moroh, 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. April 24, 2019 (Not Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Petty opened public comments: no public comments.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
New Business
2. Receive Copy of Letter Sent by Chair Petty to Chair of Assembly Appropriations
Committee Regarding ACA-1 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received
Petty reported that ACA-1 passed through the Appropriations Committee and is scheduled to be
heard in an Assembly Floor Session.
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Old Business
3. Receive Report from Ad Hoc Annual Giving Strategies Committee (Not a Project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Trustees Thomson and Moroh provided an overview to the Board pertaining to research of
establishing a Foundation. The Friends will meet on July 10 to discuss. The Ad Hoc
Annual Giving Strategies Committee will meet again on June 17.
4. Conduct a Second Reading and Adopt 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 second reading and approved
On a motion by Library Trustee Widmar, seconded by Library Trustee Koenig, and
carried by the following vote, the Library Board of Trustees adopted 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) :
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Koenig, Moroh, Petty, Thomson, Widmar
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
5. Receive Update on FY20-21 Budget Process and Provide Direction to Staff (Not Project
under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Received update and provided direction
Waite reported that the revisions approved by the Board at the May 16 meeting are progressing
forward. A Council study session to review the budget is scheduled on May 29. Waite
encouraged trustees to watch the livestream or attend the meeting. Council is slated to adopt
the FY20-21 budget on June 18.
6. Receive Report from Ad Hoc Library Facility Feasibility Study Committee (Not a Project
under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Waite reported that the Phase 1 assessment and gathering community input is complete.
Group 4 is beginning Phase 2 and met with Library staff for the second and last time today to
review building programs. Group 4’s Feasibility Study programming worksheet was distributed
to trustees. Group 4 is scheduled to present to the Library Board on June 26.
7. Receive Progress Report on Library Director’s Annual Work Plan (Not a Project under
CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Thomson asked if the knowledge learned from holding community conversations will be
provided to Group 4. Anderson confirmed affirmatively. He is interested in learning the
Harwood assessment results.
Anderson invited trustees to attend the Summer Reading Program kick-off on Saturday,
June 8 from 1-4:00 p.m. and shared volunteer opportunities.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
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8. Receive Library Activity Reports (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received
Waite highlighted Fund Development Officer Thongchua’s coordination of the California History
Room tours and a live online genealogy workshop led by on-call Librarian Kathy Nielsen.
9. Receive Financial Reports (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received
10. Receive Statistical Reports (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received
11. Receive Volunteer Reports (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Widmar asked about the increase in April volunteer hours. Staff shared that a focused volunteer
day, Love Our Central Coast, brought numerous volunteers to the Library on April 27.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
No trustee comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Having no further business to come before the Board, Chair Petty adjourned the meeting at 6:06
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, May 22, 2019 Library Director
Community Room Inga Waite
625 Pacific Room 5:00 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. April 24, 2019 (Not 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
2. Receive Copy of Letter Sent by Chair Petty to Chair of Assembly Appropriations
Committee Regarding ACA-1 (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Old Business
3. Receive Report from Ad Hoc Annual Giving Strategies Committee (Not a Project under
CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
4. Conduct a Second Reading and Adopt 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)
5. Receive Update on FY20-21 Budget Process and Provide Direction to Staff (Not Project
under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. Receive Report from Ad Hoc Library Facility Feasibility Study Committee (Not a Project
under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
7. Receive Progress Report on Library Director’s Annual Work Plan (Not a Project under
CEQA per 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 Reports (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
9. Receive Financial Reports (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
10. Receive Statistical Reports (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
11. Receive Volunteer Reports (Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and
under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
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
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
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UPCOMING MEETINGS AT CITY HALL
May 28 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
May 29 Council Special Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 3 Appeals Hearing Board Meeting, Council Chamber - 1:00 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
Jun 12 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 05:30 PM
Jun 13 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 13 MP Regional Water Authority Meeting, TBD - 7:00 PM
Jun 18 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jun 19 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 20 Zoning Administrator Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 24 Museums and Cultural Arts Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 25 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jun 26 Council Study Session, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jul 2 Council Regular Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 PM
Jul 3 Architectural Review Committee Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 9 Planning Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 4:00 pm
Jul 10 Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting, Council Chamber - 05:30 PM
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669
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