HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/09/10 (Min) Library Board of Trustees CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was held on Thursday, September 10,2009,
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California. The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. by President Coberly. Present were
Members Amsler and Hairston.
Also present were: Robert Karatsu, Library Director, Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director,
Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, Cara Vera, Senor Librarian, Karye Hood, Reference Services
Coordinator, Carol Durkel, Office Specialist II and Vivian Garcia, Administrative Secretary.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
BI. Approval of Minutes: August 13, 2009.
MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Amsler.
Motion carried 3-0-2 (with Haddon and Nagel absent).
Member Haddon arrived at 6:05 p.m.
B2. Approve revised Children's Story-time Policy.
MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston to approve the revised Children's Storytime Policy,
seconded by Member Amsler. Motion carried 4-0-1 (with Nagel absent).
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
Cl. Library Status Report: Oral reports presented by staff.
a. Review of current statistics. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the statistics with the Board.
C2. Budget Report: Report presented by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the Budget with the Library Board.
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September 10, 2009
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President Coberly asked about the figures presented on the Balance Sheet,page 26 comparing them
to the Revenue Report on Page 23.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated staff will check on the figures listed and report back to the
Board.
C3. Children's Services: Oral update by Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian.
Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, presented an oral report on the Children's Services division.
Renee Tobin,Principal Librarian,reminded the Members about the Literacy Celebration which will
take place on Sunday, September 20, starting at 2 p.m. in the Cultural Center.
Member Hairston stated she attended the event last year and stated this is a great event.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, stated that Robert Karatsu, Renee Tobin, Angelica
Trummell and she had returned this afternoon from a field trip to Oakland. Staff had met with
Gyroscope, Inc., brainstorming for the Rancho KIDS Phase II Grant.
Member Haddon inquired about a timeline with the vendor.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, stated that in three weeks, the vendor would present
their ideas based on today's meeting to staff. In another three weeks,drawings or models would be
presented to staff on what had been agreed upon. In November, staff will give their final approval
after reviewing what has been presented by Gyroscope.
C4. Archibald Library: Oral update by Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator.
Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator,presented an oral report on the computer classes and
the Big Read events planned for September with the book, "Bless Me Ultima."
President Coberly inquired about the parking situation at the Archibald Library.
After discussion, staff stated they would agendize this item and present a staff report on parking
situation at next Board meeting.
C5. Paul A. Biane Library: Oral update by Cara Vera, Senior Librarian.
Cara Vera, Senior Librarian, stated that during the Summer Reading Program there was a Teen
component. She reviewed the weekly activities and final program with the Board.
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Cara Vera, Senior Librarian,reviewed the events planned for Hispanic Heritage Cultural Arts Night
on September 18 starting at 7 p.m. at the Biane Library with the Board.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
D1. Book Dispenser. Oral report by Michelle Perera, Assistant Library.
Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director,reviewed the Book Dispenser,lending machine,with the
Members.
D2. Structure of Joint Meeting with City Council and Library Foundation on Wednesday,October
21, 2009. Discussion led by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, and the Members discussed what they would like to cover at the
joint meeting of the City Council and Library Foundation Board on Wednesday, October 21",
starting at 2 p.m. in Celebration Hall at the Cultural Center. Before the next regular meeting of the
Board, staff will send out preliminary "talking points" and Power Point presentation. At the next
meeting, the Board will review and finalize the presentation.
D3. California Library Association Conference. Discussion led by Robert Karatsu, Library
Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, asked the Members to review the programs available at the
California Library Association Conference. He asked Members to email staff with any questions
they may have.
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E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
El. Parking at Archibald Library
E2. Structure of Joint Meeting with City Council and Library Foundation
E3. Library Calendar (closed dates) for Fiscal Year 2010/2011
F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
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G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston to adjourn,seconded by Member Haddon. Motion carried,
4-0-1 (with Nagel absent). Meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully ubmitted,
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Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved: December 10, 2009