Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · October 27, 2022
Minutes
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF MONTEREY
Thursday, October 27, 2022
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC STREET AND ZOOM TELECONFERENCE
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: Fellguth*, Joshi*, Moroh*, Petty*, Silveria*
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Members Library & Museums Director*, Administrative Assistant, Public
Present: Services Manager*, Bookmobile Services Coordinator*
*Participated remotely by teleconference
This meeting was held with a combination of in-person and teleconference attendance,
pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Calif. Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(C) and the
Council's resolution authorizing teleconference attendance at public meetings.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Fellguth called the meeting to order at 4:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Receive Presentation from Bookmobile Services Coordinator Meri Ancic (Not a Project under
CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Bookmobile Services Coordinator Meri Ancic provided a presentation to the Board. Library
Trustees gave accolades and asked questions about current services.
There was no public comment on the matter.
CONSENT ITEMS
On a motion by Trustee Joshi, seconded by Trustee Moroh, and carried by the following vote,
which was conducted by roll call, the Library Board of Trustees approved the consent items:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Fellguth, Joshi, Moroh, Petty, Silveria
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
Approval of Minutes
2. September 22, 2022 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved
Other Consent Items
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3. Request Appropriation of Donated Funds in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Library Trust Fund Budget
(Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5,
Section 15061)
Action: Approved
There was no public comment on the matter.
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Fellguth opened public comments: there were no public comments.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
4. Approve 2023 Library Holiday and Closure Schedule (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Discussed and approved amended schedule
Library & Museums Brian Edwards reviewed the proposed 2023 Library holiday and closure
schedule. Library Trustees asked questions and made suggestions regarding the proposed
schedule. Trustees concurred to remove the proposed Saturday closure following
Thanksgiving to prevent being closed five days in a row and directed staff to review usage this
year.
There was no public comment on the matter.
On a motion by Trustee Moroh, seconded by Trustee Petty, and carried by the following
vote, which was conducted by roll call, the Library Board of Trustees approved the 2023
Library Holiday and Closure Schedule with the amendment to remove Saturday, November
25, 2023:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Fellguth, Joshi, Moroh, Petty, Silveria
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
5. Receive Library and Museums Director Activity Report (Not a Project under CEQA per Article
20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Edwards first expressed thanks to Bookmobile Services Coordinator Ancic for her great
presentation and commented that she was doing a fantastic job. He reviewed his activity
report and answered questions.
There was no public comment on the matter.
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6. Receive Financial Report (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received
There was no public comment on the matter.
7. Receive Statistical Report (Not a Project under per CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Edwards reviewed the statistical report. Library Trustees commented and asked questions.
There was no public comment on the matter.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Silveria attended the MPL Friends & Foundation meeting and expressed her love for learning.
Moroh commented that she had been in Crete and although she didn’t have her library card,
she was able to renew her materials with the library patron app.
Petty commented that he was pleased with the progress and improvement.
Joshi commented that he is pleased that the Community Room is reopening for programs and
mentioned the upcoming Robert Louis Stevenson Unbirthday program on November 12.
Fellguth apologized for missing the last Board meeting and thanked Joshi for chairing the
meeting. She is planning to attend the staff day on October 31 and commented how pleased
she is with everything happening with the Library. There is a feeling of coming back to life. She
hoped the budget would be increased and more staff would be hired.
ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business to come before the Board of Library Trustees, Chair Fellguth
adjourned the meeting at 5:27 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Jennifer Fellguth
Administrative Assistant Chair, Board of Library Trustees
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Agenda
Board of Library Trustees Board of Trustees
Agenda Jennifer Fellguth, Chair
Harish Joshi, Vice Chair
Marsha Moroh
Regular Meeting Bob Petty
Janie B. Silveria
Thursday, October 27, 2022
Council Chamber 4:00 PM Library Director
580 Pacific Street Brian Edwards
and Zoom Teleconference
Monterey, California
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Pursuant to California Government Code section 54953(e)(1)(A) and
(C) and the Monterey City Council’s resolution authorizing virtual participation in public
meetings given the COVID-19 pandemic, meetings of the Monterey City Council and its
Boards, Commissions, and Committees are being conducted with a hybrid format providing
both in-person and virtual (electronic) participation in order to promote social distancing and
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Receive Presentation from Bookmobile Services Coordinator Meri Ancic (Not a
Project under CEQA per 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. September 22, 2022 (Not a 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 Fiscal Year 2022-23 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.
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.
4. Approve 2023 Library Holiday and Closure Schedule (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.
5. Receive Library and Museums Director Activity Report (Not a Project under CEQA
per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. Receive Financial Report (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
7. Receive Statistical Report (Not a Project under per CEQA Article 20, Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
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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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