Board of Library Trustees Meeting
Regular MeetingMonterey, CA · August 22, 2024
Minutes
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
CITY OF MONTEREY
Thursday, August 22, 2024
4:00 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBER, 580 PACIFIC STREET
MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
Trustees Present: de Lorimier, Joshi, Moroh, Petty, Silveria
Trustees Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Library & Museums Director, Assistant, Library Manager,
Children’s Librarian, Teen Librarian
CALL TO ORDER
Chair Silveria called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Receive Summer Reading Program Report (Not a project under CEQA per Article 20, Section
15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received
Children’s Librarian Bianca Nabarette-Lopez and Teen Librarian Andrea Osejo presented about
the 2024 Summer Reading Program. Trustees gave accolades and commented.
CONSENT AGENDA
On a motion by Trustee Moroh, seconded by Trustee Joshi, and carried by the following vote,
the Board of Library Trustees approved the consent agenda:
AYES: 5 TRUSTEES: de Lorimier, 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.
Approval of Minutes
2. July 25, 2024 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule
Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Approved
Informational Reports
3. 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
Item pulled from consent.
4. Receive Statistical Report (Not a Project under per CEQA Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received
***End of Consent Agenda***
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GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Silveria opened public comments: there were no public comments.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
5. Review Timeline and Process for Annual Evaluation of Library Director (Not a Project under
CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Reviewed and discussed
Silveria reviewed the timeline. Trustees confirmed the closed session meeting dates.
There were no public comments on the matter.
6. Receive Update on Strategic Plan Process and Next Steps (Not a project under CEQA per
Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Action: Received update and discussed
Library & Museums Director Edwards reviewed the strategic plan process. Trustee Petty was
appointed as the Board liaison.
There were no public comments on the matter.
TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Joshi commented his delight in hearing the good news that MPL reopened on Mondays.
Petty echoed Joshi’s comment about the Library reopening on Mondays.
de Lorimier reported that there are five new Friends & Foundation Board members and shared
the November Books & Cooks event is nearly sold out. Chocolate & Wine is scheduled for
February 22, 2025.
Moroh commented that the advocacy group is continuing to strategize. She expressed
disappointment learning about NCIP representatives who did not support Library projects.
Silveria announced the City Council Candidate Forum taking place next Tuesday.
LIBRARY DIRECTOR COMMENTS
Edwards commented the Local History Librarian position recruitment is open. He is happy that
Monterey Public Library has reopened on Mondays. Edwards thanked librarians Bianca and
Andrea for their Summer Reading Program presentation.
ADJOURNMENT
Seeing no further business to come before the Board of Library Trustees, Chair Silveria
adjourned the meeting at 5:42 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved,
Francesca Garibaldi Janie Silveria
Library Administration Chair, Board of Library Trustees
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Agenda
Board of Library Trustees
Board of Trustees
Agenda
Janie B. Silveria, Chair
Diane de Lorimier, Vice Chair
Regular Meeting
Harish Joshi
Marsha Moroh
Thursday, August 22, 2024
Bob Petty
4:00 PM
Council Chamber
580 Pacific Street Library & Museums Director
Monterey, California Brian Edwards
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.
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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).
PUBLIC COMMENT PROCEDURES AND TIME LIMITS:
The total amount of time allocated for public comment on a particular issue and for each
individual speaker is generally as follows:
1. Up to three minutes per speaker.
2. For regular Board of Library Trustees meetings, there is one 15-minute public comment
period on matters not on the agenda.
3. The total time allocated for public comment:
a. Items pulled from the consent agenda – 15 minutes each item
b. Public Appearance items – 30 minutes each item
c. Public Hearing items – 30 minutes each item
d. Closed Session items – 15 minutes each item
At the time an item is considered, the Chair will ask those attending the meeting in person to
line up at the podium or raise their hands, and for remote participants to use *9 on the telephone
or the “raise hand” function in Zoom, if they wish to address the Board of Library Trustees. The
maximum amount of time for each person to speak and the total amount of time allotted for
each item will be determined based on the number of people indicating an interest in speaking
and the amount of business to be conducted on the agenda. In exceptional circumstances and
when necessary to ensure a full opportunity for public input, the Chair may, with the Board’s
consent, adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and/or the time allotted for each
speaker.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PRESENTATIONS
1. Receive Summer Reading Program Report (Not a project under CEQA per Article
20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
CONSENT AGENDA
All matters listed under Consent Agenda are routine and will be adopted by one motion
unless a member of the Board of Library Trustees or the public requests discussion or a
separate vote.
Approval of Minutes
2. July 25, 2024 (Not a Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under
General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
Informational Reports
3. 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)
4. Receive Statistical Report (Not a Project under per CEQA Article 20, Section 15378
and under General Rule Article 5, Section 15061)
***End of Consent Agenda***
GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS
The public may speak to any item that is not on the agenda and that is in the City of
Monterey’s subject matter jurisdiction.
PUBLIC APPEARANCE
Public Appearance items are on non-routine issues that might stimulate public interest and
comments.
5. Review Timeline and Process for Annual Evaluation of Library Director (Not a
Project under CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article
5, Section 15061)
6. Receive Update on Strategic Plan Process and Next Steps (Not a project under
CEQA per Article 20, Section 15378 and under General Rule Article 5, Section
15061)
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TRUSTEE COMMENTS
Trustees may ask a question for clarification, make a brief announcement, or make a brief
report on their activities. In addition, a Trustee or the Board of Library Trustees may provide a
referral to staff or other resources for factual information. (Government Code section
54954.2(a)(3).)
LIBRARY DIRECTOR COMMENTS
The Library Director may make a brief report on activities or a brief announcement, and may
ask for clarification or direction regarding scheduling of meetings and study sessions.
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
Writings distributed for discussion or consideration on these matters within 72 hours prior to the
meeting, pursuant to Government Code § 54957.5, are available at: monterey.gov/submitted-
comments and at the Monterey Public Library, 625 Pacific St., Monterey, CA 93940 during regular
business hours.
Information distributed to the Board of Library Trustees at the meeting becomes part of the public
record.
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participation at its meetings. Requests for language interpretation may be made by contacting the City
Clerk at cityclerk@monterey.gov or 831-646-3935. The City Clerk will make every effort to
accommodate requests for interpreter assistance. Requests should be made as soon as possible in
advance of any meeting of the Board of Library Trustees. The City is committed to addressing
language interpretation requests swiftly in order to maximize public participation.
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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 cityclerk@monterey.gov or (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
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