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Board of Library Trustees Meeting

Regular Meeting

Monterey, CA · August 24, 2023

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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 Board of Library Trustees Meeting Minutes August 24, 2023 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 2 Board of Library Trustees Meeting Minutes August 24, 2023 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 3

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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 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.  In-Person: Please see the meeting location listed above. Wearing a mask is recommended and encouraged.  Remote via ZoomGov Webinar: o Join on a computer or smartphone: https://monterey- org.zoomgov.com/j/1613528864 An up-to-date version of the Zoom software must be used. o Or join by telephone: Dial 833-568-8864 (Toll Free), 669-254-5252 (Campbell, CA) or 646-828-7666 (NY). If one number is inoperable, please try another.  Enter Webinar ID: 161 352 8864 #  If prompted to enter a participant ID, press #  To “raise your hand,” dial *9. Once called upon, dial *6 to unmute o Need help using or updating Zoom? Read our Zoom Meeting Instructions (PDF)  This meeting will also stream live for viewing only on youtube.com/cityofmonterey (10 second delay) and on Comcast Channel 25 (up to 90-second delay). 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 8/24/2023 4:00:00 PM 2 “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. 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 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you require a hearing amplification device to attend a meeting, dial 711 to use CRS to talk to the City Clerk's Office at (831) 646-3935 to coordinate use of a device. MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE BY CALLING 646-5669 Board of Library Trustees 8/24/2023 4:00:00 PM 3

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