HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/05/13 (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,May 13,2010, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by President Coberly. Present were
Members Hairston and Nagel.
Also present were: Jack Lam, City Manager, 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
Bl. Approval of Minutes: February 11, March I 1 and April 8, 2010.
MOTION: Moved by Member Nagel to approve the minutes for February 11,March 1 I and April 8,
seconded by Member Hairston. Motion carried 3-0-2 (with Amsler and Haddon absent).
B2. Approval of revised Study Room Policy. Staff report and revised policy attached.
MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston to approve the revised Study Room Policy, seconded by
Member Nagel. Motion carred 3-0-2 (with Amsler and Haddon absent).
President Coberly requested that the next item of business to be the presentation by City Manager
Jack Lam.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
DI. Presentation of City of Rancho Cucamonga Budget by City Manager Jack Lam.
Jack Lam, City Manager,presented a Power Point Presentation on the City of Rancho Cucamonga
financial status with the Board Members.
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C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
Cl. Library Status Report: Oral reports presented by staff.
a. General announcements. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Jack Lam, City Manager, left at 6:35 p.m.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, stated that Play and Learn Islands have arrived. She
stated that library staff hosted the School Superintendent's meeting. At the meeting, the Play and
Learn Islands were showcased for the attendees. There are two Play and Learn Islands at each
Library location. The response from the public has been great. She stated that library staff had
applied for a follow up grant with the State Library.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, stated that the Rod, Romance and Riesling Event on
Friday, April 30 had been very successful.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that on May 18 or 19, Library staff would be attending
training on issuing Passports. Library staff will be able to offer passports at the Paul A. Biane
Library next fiscal year. This will be a potential source of revenue.
b. Review of current statistics. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the statistics with the Board. He stated that April had
been the busiest month in the Library's existence.
C2. Budget Report: Report presented by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the budget with the Members.
C3. Children's Services: Oral update by Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian.
Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, reviewed the Family Place Workshops with the Members. The
workshops along with the materials were funded by a$15,000 Grant received from the State Library.
Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, stated that the Back to Basics Graduation had over a hundred
attendees.
Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, reviewed the Summer Reading Program samples with the
Members. She stated the kick off is on Thursday, June 10.
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C4. Archibald Library: Oral update by Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator.
Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator, reviewed the past month's Big Read programs and
events with the Members.
Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator, asked the Members to save the date of Friday, June
4`h. This will be the Local History Cultural Arts Night at the Paul A. Biane Library. The Digital
Stories will be debuting that evening along with the unveiling of the Local History Room.
C5. Paul A. Biane Library: Oral update by Cara Vera, Senior Librarian.
Cara Vera,Senior Librarian,reviewed the Black History Month Cultural Arts Night which was held
on Friday, February 19a' with the Members. John Carlos was the keynote speaker at the event.
Cara Vera, Senior Librarian,reviewed the Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Cultural Arts
Night which was held on Friday, May 7. There were approximately 400 attendees.
Cara Vera, Senior Librarian,reviewed the upcoming events,Treasurer Island Festival this weekend,
the Festival of the Arts at Victoria Gardens Mall, May 22 & 23 and Start Wars Day on Saturday,
May 29 from 1 to 4 p.m. with the Members.
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
E1. Library Budget
F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None
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G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Nagel to adjourn, seconded by Member Hairston. Motion carried,3-
0-2 (with Amsler and Haddon absent). Meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
Rlesspectfully sub fitted,
V(,-
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved: September 9, 2010