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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Adjourned Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was held on Thursday, February 12, 2004, in
the Thomas Room of Lions Center East, located at 9161 Baseline, Rancho Cucamonga, California.
The meeting was called to order at 6:34 p.m. by President Pro Tem Lo. Present were Members
Bradshaw, Guerrero and Womack.
Also present were: Deborah K. Clark, Library Director, Michelle Perera, References Services
Coordinator, Renee Tobin, Senior Librarian and Vivian Garcia, Administrative Secretary.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
B1. Approval of Minutes: January 8, 2004.
MOTION: Moved by Member Womack to approve the minutes of January 8, 2004 seconded by
Member Bradshaw. Motion carded, 4-0-1 with Wimberly absent.
B2. Approval of Resolution: Resolution No. VLB01-005.
MOTION: Moved by Member Guerrero to approve Resolution No. VLB01-001, seconded by
Member Bradshaw. Motion carried, 4-0-1 with Wimberly absent.
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
C 1. Library Status report: oral report presented by staff.
a. Review of statistics.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, gave an oral report on the status of the Library to the Board.
C2. Budget Report: 'report presented by Deborah Clark, Library Director.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, reviewed the budget sheets with the Library Board.
C3. Adult Services Issues: Update by Robert Karatsu, Library Services Manager.
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a. Project to update the Library's computer system. Oral report.
Deborah Clark, Library Director stated that Robert Karatsu, Library Services Manager, was with
Library Foundation Member Rebecca Davies assisting with the technical support at a presentation at
the Etiwanda School District this evening. She stated that staff would be listing the computer system
in next year's budget submittal.
C4. Children's Services Issues: Update by Renee Tobin, Senior Librarian. Oral report.
Renee Tobin, Senior Librarian, stated that a new session in Back to Basics had started. Linda
Janecek, Back to Basics Assistant, currently has twenty-four students. A waiting list has started.
Staff is recruiting for Tutors and hoping to have a tutor training in March.
C5. Victoria Gardens Library, update on the progress of the project. Oral report by staff.
a. Presentation on selection of materials for Victoria Gardens. Report by Michelle
Perera, References Services Coordinator.
b. Status of final design issues. Provided by Deborah Clark, Library Director.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, presented an oral report to the Board on the status of the bid
situation.
C6. Status of Library Telethon 2004. Oral report by staff and Board.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that staff is working hard on Telethon 2004. Robert Karatsu,
Library Services Manager, is working with Library Foundation Member Ruth Leal on finalizing the
Hosts, taping the "Reading Moments" and preparing lists for the "Magic Word" mail outs.
Deborah Clark, Library Director, stated that the Charter Communications and Adelphia would both
broadcast this year's Telethon.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
D1. Library Board Liaison Reports: Oral reports by Members. This is the opportunity for Library
Members to speak about the opportunities and challenges they have encountered while serving as
liaisons to the community.
Member Guerrero presented an oral report to the Board on the activities of the Teen Members.
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Member Womack presented an oral report to the Board on the School Youth Committee.
D2. Teen Member Reports. OralreportsbyMembers. ThisistheoppormnityforTeenAdvisory
Members to speak about the opportunities and challenges they have encountered while serving as
liaisons to the school and student community.
i. Legislative Day in the Field. Visit with Assemblyman Dutton and Senator Brulte's
representative.
The Teen Members gave an oral report on Legislative Day to the Library Board.
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
El. Telethon Update
E2. Victoria Gardens Update
E3. Plans for Remote Access - Wireless
E4. Report on the Friend's Bookstore
F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Womack to adjourn to March 11 12, 2004, seconded by Member
Bradshaw. Motion carded, 4-0-I with Wimberly absent. Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved: March 11, 2004