Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · August 24, 2023
Minutes
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF MONTEREY
Thursday, August 24, 2023
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC STREET, MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
AND TELECONFERENCE LOCATION: KAUAI COAST RESORT, 520 ALEKA LOOP, ROOM
327, KAPAA, HAWAII
Trustees Present: Fellguth, Joshi, Moroh, Petty, Silveria*
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Library & Museums Director, Administrative Assistant, Library
Manager, Children’s Librarian, Programming Librarian &
Volunteer Coordinator
*Attended remotely by teleconference at the duly noticed
teleconference location listed above
TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
This meeting was held with a combination of in-person and teleconference attendance,
pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act, Calif. Gov. Code sec. 54953(b).
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Joshi called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m. He announced that Library Trustee
Silveria was attending remotely from the duly noticed teleconference location in Kapaa,
Hawaii.
Roll call was conducted. Library Trustee Silveria confirmed that she could hear the meeting
proceedings, had posted the agenda 72 hours prior to the meeting at the teleconference
location listed above, and was providing public access from the same location, pursuant to GC
54953(b)(3). She confirmed that no member of the public was present with her at the
teleconference location requesting to speak.
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Receive Presentation from Library Staff on the 2023 Summer Reading Program (Not a Project
under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received Presentation
Librarians Bianca Naberrete-Lopez and Sarah Nolan provided a presentation about the 2023
Summer Reading Program. Trustees gave accolades, made comments and asked questions.
There was no public comment on the matter.
CONSENT ITEMS
On a motion by Trustee Fellguth, seconded by Trustee Moroh, and carried by the following
roll-call 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
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Approval of Minutes
2. July 27, 2023 (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 Joshi opened public comments: no public comments.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
3. Approve 2024 Library Holiday and Closure Schedule (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20,
Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved 2024 Library Holiday and Closure Schedule
Library & Museums Director Edwards reviewed the proposed 2024 Library holiday and closure
schedule. Trustees asked questions.
On a motion by Trustee Fellguth, seconded by Trustee Moroh, and carried by the following
vote, the Board of Library Trustees approved the 2024 Library holiday and closure schedule:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: Fellguth, Joshi, Moroh, Petty, Silveria
NOES: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSENT: 0 TRUSTEES: None
ABSTAIN: 0 TRUSTEES: None
RECUSED: 0 TRUSTEES: None
There was no public comment on the matter.
INFORMATIONAL REPORTS & STAFF COMMENTS
4. 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
Library and Museums Director Edwards reviewed his activity report. Library Trustees provided
accolades, made comments, and asked questions.
There was no public comment on the matter.
5. Receive Financial Report (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received
Edwards reviewed the financial report.
There was no public comment on the matter.
6. 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
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Edwards reviewed the statistical report.
There was no public comment on the matter.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Fellguth commented that she visited the Bookmobile and it was great to see it return to
Casanova Oak Knoll Park.
Silveria commented that she also stopped by the Casanova Oak Knoll bookmobile stop and
that it was good to see people returning to use its resources.
Petty asked if the regularly scheduled history talks could be moved to a different day and
which businesses sponsored the Summer Reading Program.
Joshi commented that he is delighted to receive library staff presentations.
ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business to come before the Board of Library Trustees, Chair Joshi
adjourned the meeting at 5:28 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Harish Joshi
Library Administration Chair, Board of Library Trustees
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Agenda
Board of Trustees
Board of Library Trustees
Harish Joshi, Chair
Agenda
Janie B. Silveria, Vice Chair
Jennifer Fellguth
Regular Meeting
Marsha Moroh
Bob Petty
Council Chamber Thursday, August 24, 2023
580 Pacific Street
Monterey, California 4:00 PM Library & Museums Director
Brian Edwards
and Teleconference Location:
Kauai Coast Resort
520 Aleka Loop, Room 2307
Kapaa, Hawaii
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become part of the record.
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TELECONFERENCE NOTICE
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 54953(b)(3), this Board of Library
Trustees meeting will include teleconference participation by a Library Trustee from the
location listed above, which shall be accessible to the public pursuant to California
Government Code Section 54954.3.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Receive Presentation from Library Staff on the 2023 Summer Reading Program
(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. July 27, 2023 (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. Approve 2024 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.
4. 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)
5. Receive Financial Report (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
6. 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
Board of Library Trustees
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“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
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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)
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