Board of Library Trustees

City of Sunnyvale Meeting Minutes - Final Board of Library Trustees Monday, November 18, 2019 7:00 PM Library Program Room, Sunnyvale Public Library, 665 W. Olive Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086 Special Meeting CALL TO ORDER Chair Lai called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: 4 - Chair Carey Wingyin Lai Vice Chair Sharlene Wang Board Member Daniel Bremond Board Member Mark Isaak Absent: 1 - Board Member Tina Hwang Council Liaison Hendricks (absent) ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None. CONSENT CALENDAR 1.A 19-0895 Approve the Board of Library Trustees Meeting Minutes of October 7, 2019 Board Member Isaak moved, and Board Member Bremond seconded, approval of the Board of Library Trustees minutes of October 7, 2019 as submitted. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Chair Lai Vice Chair Wang Board Member Bremond Board Member Isaak No: 0 City of Sunnyvale Page 1 Board of Library Trustees Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2019 Absent: 1 - Board Member Hwang PUBLIC HEARINGS/GENERAL BUSINESS 2 19-1190 Library Services for Students in Poverty Librarian Raina Tuakoi provided information on the Library's outreach efforts, such as: Outreach to low-income neighborhoods through grant funded programs; Columbia Neighborhood Center and the Mayview Clinic; Women, Infant and Children (WIC); and First Five. Chair Lai opened the public hearing, and there being no public testimony, closed the public hearing. 3 19-1199 Library Services for Disabled Users Librarian Laurie Borchard provided information to the Board regarding Library services being offered to disabled users, such as: ADA computers, print magnifiers, Americans with Disabilites Act (ADA) compliant website and social media, keyboard & mouse, ebooks, audiobooks, large print books, braille books, homebound delivery, sensory story time, Library tours, and event accommodation. Librarian Borchard also reviewed Library improvements, such as: adjustable desk & tables, adaptive keyboard overlay, spelling and instructional software, screen reading software, visable fire alarms and assisted listening devices. Chair Lai opened the public hearing, and there being no public testimony, closed the public hearing. 4 19-1166 Approve 2020 Master Work Plan Board Member Isaak moved and Board Member Bremond seconded the motion to approve the 2020 Master Work Plan as presented. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 4 - Chair Lai Vice Chair Wang Board Member Bremond Board Member Isaak No: 0 Absent: 1 - Board Member Hwang 5 19-1165 Annual Review of Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and City of Sunnyvale Page 2 Board of Library Trustees Meeting Minutes - Final November 18, 2019 Appointed Officials Superintendent Steve Sloan reviewed the 2019 Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials with the Board. Chair Lai opened the public hearing, and there being no public testimony, closed the public hearing. STANDING ITEM: CONSIDERATION OF POTENTIAL STUDY ISSUES None. NON-AGENDA ITEMS & COMMENTS -Board Member Comments The Board requested a presentation on critical thinking and made comments about the RepairCafe Library event. -Staff Comments Superintendent Steve Sloan provided the Board with an update on: New Director of Library and Community Services, Cherise Brandell; drag queen storytime; discontinuing Kanopy; eBook collection with Cloudlink; Diwali and Day of the Dead celebrations; the Friends of the Library book sale; group study room; tech lab; carpet replacement; public address system; and video camera installations. ADJOURNMENT Chair Lai adjourned the meeting at 8:41 p.m. City of Sunnyvale Page 3