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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/06/10 (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,June 10,2010,in the Tri-Communities Room at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. by President Coberly. Present were Members Haddon and Nagel. 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 Il and Vivian Garcia, Administrative Secretary. B. CONSENT CALENDAR BI. Approval of Minutes: May 13, 2010. Unable to pass due to a lack of quorum of attendees for the minutes. 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. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that the City Council had passed the Budget earlier this evening. b. 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 Members. C3. Children's Services: Oral update by Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian. I Library Board Minutes June 10, 2010 Page 2 Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, stated that today was the kick-off to the Summer Reading Program. There was standing room only at both Libraries during the afternoon performances. The performance at the Archibald Library was at 1 p.m. and the performance at Celebration Hall was at 3 p.m. There were over 450 attendees at the second program. Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, stated that the Summer Reading Program is six (6) weeks long. The Summer Reading Program Finale Party will be held on Friday, July 30, starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available to the students that complete the summer reading program. Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, stated that on Friday, June 11, there will be an on-site visit from the Family Place Library Grant staff. C4. Archibald Library: Oral update by Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator. Karye Hood,Reference Services Coordinator, stated that over 400 people attended the Local History Cultural Arts Night event on Friday,June 4,at the Biane Library. The Digital Stories were debuting along with the unveiling of the Local History Room. The Library staff partnered with the staff from the Planning Department for the event. Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator, stated that tonight is the Teen Summer Reading Program kick-off at the Archibald Library. The theme this summer is "Luau." C5. Paul A. Biane Library: Oral update by Cara Vera, Senior Librarian. Cara Vera, Senior Librarian, stated that Star Wars Day held on Saturday, May 29, was a big hit. There were over 1500 attendees during the afternoon. The dunk tank was very popular. A storywas read by Darth Vader. Library staff partnered with staff from the Citizens Bank Arena. Cara Vera, Senior Librarian, stated that staff is in the process of starting a Passport Agency. The target date is July I". D. BOARD BUSINESS D1. Review of Library Budget for FY 2010-2011. Budget attached. Discussion led by Library Director Karatsu. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the Library Budget for fiscal year 2010-2011 with the Members. Library Board Minutes June 10, 2010 Page 3 D2. Library Board meetings for FY 2010-2011. Discussion led by Library Director Karatsu. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that staff was in the process of recruiting a member for the Library Board. Once the selection process has been completed and reviewed by the sub-committee from the City Council he will inform the Board. D3. Library and City-wide Furloughs in FY 2010-2011. Staff report attached. Discussion led by Library Director Karatsu. Robert Karatsu, Library Director,reviewed the work force furloughs for fiscal year 2010-2011 with the Members. D4. Recognition of Sharon Nagel for her service to the Library Board of Trustees. President Coberly stated that the Library Board will miss having Member Sharon Nagel on the Board. Member Haddon stated that Member Nagel will be missed. Member Nagel thanked the Library Board of Trustees and Library staff. She stated that being on the Library Board had been a highlight in her career. E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING None were identified. F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC None I Library Board Minutes June 10, 2010 Page 4 G. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Member Nagel to adjourn to Thursday, August 12, seconded by Member Haddon. Motion carried,3-0-2(with Amsler and Hairston absent). Meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. Respectfully sub itted, vim' Vivian Garcia Administrative Secretary Approved: September 9, 2010