Board of Library Trustees
Regular MeetingSunnyvale, CA · August 7, 2017
Minutes
City of Sunnyvale
Meeting Minutes - Final
Board of Library Trustees
Monday, August 7, 2017 7:00 PM Library Program Room, Sunnyvale Public
Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA
94086
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: 4 - Chair Carey Wingyin Lai
Vice Chair Daniel Bremond
Board Member Tina Hwang
Board Member Mark Isaak
Board Member Hwang arrived at 7:13 p.m.
Council Liaison Smith (present)
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 17-0608 Approve the Board of Library Trustees Meeting Minutes of
June 5, 2017
Vice Chair Bremond moved, and Board Member Isaak seconded, approval of the
consent calendar as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 3 - Chair Lai
Vice Chair Bremond
Board Member Isaak
No: 0
Absent: 1 - Board Member Hwang
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
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2 17-0610 Overview of New Library Website
Director Bojorquez introduced Supervising Librarian Liz Hickok. Supervising
Librarian Hickok presented the Board with an overview of the new Library website.
She also provided a demonstration on how to navigate the website.
Chair Lai opened the item for public comment, and there being no public comments,
closed the item for public comment.
Board Member Isaak moved, and Vice Chair Bremond seconded, approval of the
staff report. The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Chair Lai
Vice Chair Bremond
Board Member Hwang
Board Member Isaak
No: 0
3 17-0634 Election of Officers
Nominations were opened for Chair to the Board of Library Trustees.
Vice Chair Bremond nominated Chair Lai who accepted the nomination. No further
nominations were presented.
Vote on nomination for Chair:
Yes: 4 - Chair Lai
Vice Chair Bremond
Board Member Hwang
Board Member Isaak
No: 0
Nominations were opened for Vice Chair to the Board of Library Trustees.
Chair Lai nominated Vice Chair Bremond who accepted the nomination. No further
nominations were presented.
Vote on nomination for Vice Chair:
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Yes: 3 - Chair Lai
Board Member Hwang
Board Member Isaak
No: 0
Abstain: 1 - Vice Chair Bremond
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
None.
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
-Board Member Comments
None.
-Staff Comments
Director Bojorquez introduced Council Member Smith who will be serving as the
Board's Council Liaison for the next six months.
Director Bojorquez informed the Board of the following:
- The Library purchased an online training program called the Librarian’s Guide to
Homelessness. This training program is the same training that homeless shelter
staff receive, but tailored to fit libraries. In addition, in-person trainings with Ryan
Dowd, the creator of the Librarian’s Guide to Homelessness, and the author of a
soon-to-be-published book by American Library Association will be held the week of
August 13.
- At their August 10 meeting, the Sunnyvale School District Board of Education will
consider a proposal for a joint use Lakewood Branch Library and Learning Center
between the City of Sunnyvale and the Sunnyvale School District. The presentation
includes four potential sites to study that have been identified by both parties and
that are of mutual interest.
- The B.I.K.E. (Bringing Innovation and Knowledge to Everyone) has had a
successful launch. Library staff have taken the B.I.K.E., its bubble machine, and its
accompanying adult-sized trike to various community events: Saturday Farmers
Market on Murphy Street; to weekly Family Nights at Washington Park; the
Sunnyvale train station; Storytime in the Park; Plaza del Sol; Walt’s Cycles, and the
State of the City celebration.
- In preparation for the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21, the Library will be
handing out free eclipse-viewing glasses and eclipse safety information from August
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14-20 at the information desk. Viewing glasses will be limited to one pair per family,
while supplies last. The eclipse will be streamed live in the Library Program Room.
Join us on the Library plaza from 9:30-10:30 a.m. to view the eclipse with others.
INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS
None.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:41 p.m.
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Agenda
City of Sunnyvale
Notice and Agenda - Final
Board of Library Trustees
Monday, August 7, 2017 7:00 PM Library Program Room, Sunnyvale Public
Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA
94086
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
This category provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the
board on items not listed on the agenda and is limited to 15 minutes (may be
extended or continued after the public hearings/general business section of the
agenda at the discretion of the Chair) with a maximum of up to three minutes per
speaker. Please note the Brown Act (Open Meeting Law) does not allow board
members to take action on an item not listed on the agenda. If you wish to address
the board, please complete a speaker card and give it to the Recording Secretary.
Individuals are limited to one appearance during this section.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1 17-0608 Approve the Board of Library Trustees Meeting Minutes of
June 5, 2017
PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS
2 17-0610 Overview of New Library Website
3 17-0634 Election of Officers
STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES
NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS
-Board Member Comments
-Staff Comments
INFORMATION ONLY ITEMS
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ADJOURNMENT
Notice to the Public:
Any agenda related writings or documents distributed to members of this meeting
body regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection
in the Sunnyvale Public Library located at 665 W. Olive Avenue, Sunnyvale,
California during normal business hours and in the Library Program Room on the
evening of the Board of Library Trustees meeting, pursuant to Government Code
§54957.5.
Agenda information is available by contacting Library Administration at
sbarajas@sunnyvale.ca.gov or (408) 730-7314. Agendas and associated reports
are also available on the City’s website at sunnyvale.ca.gov or at the Sunnyvale
Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, 72 hours before the meeting.
Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance in
this meeting, please contact Library Adminstration at (408) 730-7314. Notification
of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28 CFR 35.160 (b) (1))
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