Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · June 22, 2023
Minutes
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF MONTEREY
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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 Present: Library & Museums Director, Administrative Assistant, Library
Manager
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Fellguth called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m
ROLL CALL
CONSENT ITEMS
On a motion by Trustee Moroh, seconded by Trustee Silveria, and carried by the following
vote, the Board of Library Trustees approved the consent agenda:
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
1. May 25, 2023 (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 $7,500 in Grant Funds to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Library Trust Fund
Budget (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Requested appropriation
***End of Consent Agenda***
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment was received by two community members.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
3. Review Council Policy on Selection of Officers and Select Chair and Vice-Chair for 2023-24
(Not a Project under CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
Action: Received and discussed
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Chair Fellguth confirmed the appointment of Library Trustee Joshi as Chair and Library Trustee
Silveria as Vice Chair for 2023-24.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
4. Receive Update on Library Director Activities (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section
15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Library and Museums Director Edwards reviewed his activity report. Library Trustees asked
questions and made comments.
There was no public comment on the matter.
5. Receive Quarterly Report on Library Activities (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Library Manager Smith shared highlights from the quarterly library activity report. Library
Trustees asked questions and made comments.
There was no public comment on the matter.
6. Receive Financial Report (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received and discussed
Library and Museums Director Edwards reviewed the financial report. Library Trustees asked
questions and made comments.
There was no public comment on the matter.
7. 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
Library and Museums Director Edwards reviewed the statistical report. Library Trustees asked
questions and made comments. The Board requested a copy of the statistical report submitted
to the State.
There was no public comment on the matter.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Moroh thanked Chair Fellguth and Vice Chair Joshi for leading the Board this past year and
welcomed the incoming Chair and Vice Chair.
Joshi thanked Fellguth for her service.
Silveria expressed appreciation to Fellguth and commented positively about seeing the Buffalo
Solider exhibit.
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Petty inquired about staff day and commented about the ease of using the self check-out
machine.
Fellguth thanked everyone and said she looked forward to serving with Joshi and Silveria. She
thanked the staff and commented that seeing the library returning to life was exciting.
ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business to come before the Board of Library Trustees, Chair Fellguth
adjourned the meeting at 5:19 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Jennifer Fellguth
Library Administration 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, June 22, 2023
Council Chamber 4:00 PM Library & Museums Director
and Zoom Teleconference Brian Edwards
580 Pacific Street
Monterey, California
How to participate in this meeting:
Written comment: Members of the public may submit comment(s) to
libraryinfo@monterey.org until ½ hour before the start of the meeting. These
messages are not read aloud during the meeting but are made available to the meeting
body and public at https://monterey.org/submitted-comments. All comments received
become part of the record.
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recommended and encouraged.
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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. May 25, 2023 (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 $7,500 in Grant Funds to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 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.
3. Review Council Policy on Selection of Officers and Select Chair and Vice-Chair for
2023-24 (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.
4. Receive Update on Library Director Activities (Not a Project under CEQA per Article
20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
5. Receive Quarterly Report on Library Activities (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 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)
ADJOURNMENT
“The Board of Monterey Public Library Trustees provides stewardship for Monterey Public Library
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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
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
extent feasible. For communication-related assistance, dial 711 to use the California Relay Service (CRS)
to speak to City offices. CRS offers free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services
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