Board of Library Trustees
Regular MeetingRiverside, CA · October 26, 2015
Agenda
City of Riverside Riverside Library
Administrative Office
3581 Mission Inn Avenue
Riverside, CA 92501
Board of Library Trustees 951-826-5213
Agenda
Monday, October 26, 2015 5:00 PM MAIN LIBRARY AUDITORIUM, SECOND FLOOR
The mission of the Riverside Public Library is to be the cultural and learning
center for the community, encouraging the joy and wonder of reading, the
wisdom of diverse ideas, and the power of lifelong learning.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 the Board of Library Trustees will conduct
a meeting at the above time and place for the purpose of transacting or discussing
business as identified on this agenda. Any person who has information to contribute
during the Board of Library Trustee meeting is invited to participate and should submit a
"Request to Speak" form to the Administrative Secretary prior to the commencement of
the meeting.
State law restricts the Library Board of Trustees from taking action on an item unless it
has been included on an agenda and posted at least 72 hours in advance of a meeting or
unless the matter falls within one of the narrow exceptions. Consequently, any item not
listed on this agenda will normally have to be delayed until the item can be made part of a
posted agenda.
LISTENING ASSISTIVE DEVICES are available for the hearing impaired. Please see City
Clerk.
The City of Riverside wishes to make all of its public meetings accessible to the public.
Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to
persons with disabilities, as required by 42 U.S.C. §12132 of the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or
accommodation in order to participate in a meeting, should direct such request to the
City’s ADA Coordinator at (951) 826-5427 or TDD at (951) 826-5439 at least 48 hours
before the meeting if possible.
CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson Evans
1 Public Comment Period - This is the portion of the meeting specifically set aside to
invite your comments regarding any matters within the jurisdiction of the Board of
Library Trustees - Individual audience participation is limited to 3 minutes and you
will be asked to state your name and city of residence. Please complete and
submit a speaker card to Administrative Staff.
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2 Approval of Minutes of September 28, 2015 Board Meeting
Attachments: Minutes
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered routine by department staff
and may be enacted on by the Library Board of Trustees by one motion. There will be no
separate discussion on these items unless, before the Library Board of Trustees votes on
the motion to approve the recommendations, Trustees, staff, or public request specific
items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Removed consent
items will be discussed separately.
3 Formal Approval of Trust Fund Expenditures
Attachments: Report
4 Formal Acceptance of Gift Fund Donations of $1,000 or more
Attachments: Report
5 Summary of Security/Incidents for August and September
Attachments: Report
PRESENTATIONS
6 Presentation and acceptance of $6,500 from five Riverside Rotary clubs for future
library purchase of 3D printer to complete the Makerspace
Attachments: Report
7 2015 Library Summer Programs Highlights
Attachments: Report
Presentation
DISCUSSION AND ACTION CALENDAR
8 Assistant Library Director Position Update
Attachments: Report
9 Over due fees - Library Fine Revenue
Attachments: Report
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10 Explanation of the Accounting for Library Parking Meters
Attachments: Report
11 Deputy City Attorney Gonzales to present an overview of Brown Act, Library Board
Rules and Standing Rules
Attachments: Report
Brown Act Primer
By Laws
12 Advanced Reading Material for November Meeting
Attachments: Report
American Library Association Article
American Library Assocation - Center for the Future of Libraries
Public Management Article
Pew Research Center Article
13 Holiday Meeting Schedule
Attachments: Report
BOARD AND DIRECTORS COMMUNICATION
14 Friends of the Library Update
15 Riverside Public Library Foundation Update
16 Brief reports on Conferences, Seminars, and Meetings attended by Board of
Library Trustees Members
17 Items for future Board of Library Trustees consideration as requested by Board
Members
ADJOURNMENT
Next meeting date: November 23, 2015 at 5 p.m.
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