Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · February 25, 2021
Minutes
MINUTES
LIBRARY BOARD REGULAR MEETING
CITY OF MONTEREY
Thursday, February 25, 2021
4:00 PM
TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Fellguth, Joshi, Moroh, Petty, Thomson
Trustees Absent:
Staff Members Director, Administrative Assistant, Interim Fund Development Officer
Present:
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Moroh called the meeting to order at 4:05 pm.
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
On a motion by Trustee Fellguth, seconded by Trustee Joshi, and carried by the following
vote, the Library Board of Trustees approved the Consent Items:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Fellguth, Joshi, Moroh, Petty, Thomson
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
Approval of Minutes
1. January 28, 2021 (Not a 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 Fiscal Year 2020- 2021, and 2021-2022 Library
Trust Fund Budget (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General
Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Moroh opened public comments: no public comments.
New Business
3. Receive Update from the Ad Hoc Survey Committee (Not a Project under CEQA per
Library Board of Trustees Minutes Thursday, February 25, 2021
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
The survey committee will coordinate with the planning committee to finalize survey questions.
The survey will primarily focus on post-pandemic services. Trustees discussed the possibility
and costs of mailing the survey to residents to reach non-library cardholders. Fellguth
recommended partnering with neighborhood associations to expand community reach.
There was no public comment on the matter.
4. Receive Update from Ad Hoc Planning Committee on Biennial Budget Process (Not a Project
under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Waite reviewed the budget process and upcoming meetings to discuss and approve the
biennial budget. Moroh commented that the planning committee had been focused on
planning the re-opening of the building. The budget process has paused this to evaluate the
needs of a reopened building. The committee will return to planning the re-opening once the
budget process is complete.
There was no public comment on the matter.
Old Business
5. Receive Update from the Ad Hoc RFID Committee (Not a Project under CEQA per Article
20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Waite reported that the City Attorney’s Office is reviewing the RFID contract for final approval.
Joshi will lead a team of 9 volunteers to place RFID tags on library materials. Staff continues
to weed the collection in preparation. Less than 5% of the collection will be removed.
There was no public comment on the matter.
6. Receive Update from the Ad Hoc Benchmarking Library Services and Costs Committee (Not
a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Thomson provided an update on the 3 primary focus areas of the committee. First is the
benchmarking exercise. Six benchmark cities with similar sized California libraries are being
used for comparison. This data is supplemented by a survey Waite collected. Second, the city
manager asked the committee to review non-resident library card fees. Third, when time
permits the committee will review internal benchmarking performance measurements for MPL.
There was no public comment on the matter.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
7. Receive Library Activity Report for January 2021 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Library Board of Trustees Minutes Thursday, February 25, 2021
Waite reported that the City had selected a Web Content Management vendor. Departments
have received a survey to choose color schemes and staff are reviewing web content to
migrate to the new website. Petty asked the status of acquisitions and cataloging staffing due
to the recent death of a staff member who had been responsible for both.
There was no public comment on the matter.
8. Receive Financial Report (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received
9. Receive Statistical Report (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Petty highlighted the 10,000+ reference questions that are still being answered despite the
building being closed. The statistic for items checked out at the Library Help Desk refers to
items checked out at Sidewalk Service.
There was no public comment on the matter.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Joshi encouraged community members to volunteer for the RFID project noting there are over
100,000 items to tag.
Fellguth commended staff for going over and above by continuing to provide programming,
reference services, and circulating materials.
Petty reinforced Fellguth’s comment and also complimented the Board for their dedication. He
commented that it represents how important library services are to the community.
Thomson added kudos to staff for providing services during very trying times. He encouraged
community members to attend the MPL Friends & Foundation Chocolate & Wine Benefit.
Moroh echoed the accolades for staff and the work being done for Chocolate & Wine.
ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business to come before the Library Board, Chair Moroh adjourned the
meeting at 5:29 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Marsha Moroh, Chair
Administrative Assistant Library Board of Trustees
Agenda
Library Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Agenda Marsha Moroh, Chair
Jim Thomson, Vice Chair
Library Board of Trustees Jennifer Fellguth
Regular Meeting Harish Joshi
Bob Petty
Thursday, February 25, 2021
Library Director
Inga Waite
4:00 PM
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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. January 28, 2021 (Not a 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 Fiscal Year 2020-2021, and 2021-
2022 Library Trust Fund Budget (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.
New Business
3. Receive Update from the Ad Hoc Survey Committee (Not a Project under CEQA
per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
4. Receive Update from Ad Hoc Planning Committee on Biennial Budget Process (Not
a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article
5, Section 15061)
Old Business
5. Receive Update from the Ad Hoc RFID Committee (Not a Project under CEQA per
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. Receive Update from the Ad Hoc Benchmarking Library Services and Costs
Committee (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.
7. Receive Library Activity Report for January 2021 (Not a Project under CEQA per
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
8. Receive Financial Report (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
9. Receive Statistical Report (Not a Project under CEQA per 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)
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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
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