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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011/04/07 (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,April 7,2011, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6 p.m.by President Hairston. Present were Members Amsler, Haddon, Hairston and Temkin. Also present were: Rebecca Davies,Library Foundation President,Robert Karatsu,Library Director, Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator, Cara Vera, Senior Librarian,Carol Durkel, Office Specialist II and Vivian Garcia, Administrative Secretary. President Hairston moved the following item from its scheduled agenda item: F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC Foundation President Davies stated that the Library Telethon 2011 was a huge success. The Telethon raised over $113,000. Ms. Davies expressed her thanks to the Library Board of Trustees Members. She thanked Library Director Robert Karatsu and Assistant Library Director Michelle Perera and the entire Library Staff. President Hairston stated that Telethon 2011 was a good job well done. She thanked everyone for their help and participation. President Hairston stated that the Senior Advisory Committee will be hosting the Black & White Gala at Central Park on Saturday,May 7 starting at 6 p.m. The goal is$25,000 and over$10,000 has been raised so far. Tickets are $40 each. B. CONSENT CALENDAR BI. Approval of Minutes: March 3, 2011. MOTION: Moved by Member Amsler to approve the minutes of March 3, 2011, seconded by Member Temkin. Motion carried 4-0-1 (with Coberly absent). Member Coberly arrived at 6:05 p.m. Library Board Minutes April 7, 2011 Page 2 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, gave an oral report on his trip to Washington D.C.with the Mayor, Council Member Spagnolo, City Manage Jack Lam and Principal Management Analyst Fabian Villenas. b. Review of current statistics. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the March statistics with the Board. C. Recap on "Library Telethon 2011". Oral report by Library staff. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, thanked Library Foundation President Rebecca Davies and the Members of the Library Board of Trustees. President Hairston stated that Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, did an outstanding job. Robert Karatsu,Library Director,stated that a little more than$114,000 was raised for the Telethon. C2. Budget Report: Report presented by Robert Karatsu, Library Director. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the budget with the Board. C3. Children's Services: Oral update by Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian. Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian,reviewed the storytime registrations from this past week with the Board. Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, reviewed where six (6) of the PAL Islands were now located across California. Renee Tobin, Principal Librarian, excused herself from the meeting at 6:33 p.m. Assistant Library Director Michelle Perera reviewed the upcoming Healthy Communities Program which will be held on April 21 in Los Angeles with the Board. At this event, the Library will debut both the new"Healthy RC" and "Play and Learn Island" and iCell. Library Board Minutes April 7, 2011 Page 3 C4. Archibald Library: Oral update by Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator. Karye Hood,Reference Services Coordinator,reviewed the Teen Programs in March which was held at the Archibald Library with Board. One program was a"First Aid"program with instruction given by Fire Department staff. There were seventeen attendees to the program. Upcoming in April, a "Teen Money Management Program." In addition,there will be computer classes held each Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Archibald Library. Library Director Robert Karatsu stated that Reference Services Coordinator Karye Hood along with Assistant Planner May Nakajima had been working with a photographer for the Local History website. He has taken 360 degree panoramic views of rooms inside historic Rancho Cucamonga homes. Also on the website,there will be twenty different areas in Rancho Cucamonga with"then" and "now" photos. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated the website will be debuted at Local History Night on Friday, May 20, at 7 p.m. and that Karye Hood and Casey Marcarello have done a great job managing this exciting project. C5. Paul A. Biane Library: Oral update by Cara Vera, Senior Librarian. Cara Vera, Senior Librarian, stated that the Healthy RC programming for the"Going Green" series was wrapping up with the Third Annual "Earth Day" event on Saturday, April 16, at the Biane Library. Library staff was partnering with the City's Environmental Program staff from the City for the event. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. D. BOARD BUSINESS D1. Review of Problem Patron Policy. Staff report attached. Discussion led by President Hairston. Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the policy with the Members of the Board. President Hairston stated that on page 15, Item 15, suggested changing the language"OUT UNTIL CLOTHED PROPERLY" but otherwise was satisfied with new policy. MOTION: Moved by Member Amsler to approve the Problem Patron Policy with changes, seconded by Member Hairston. Motion carried 5-0. D2. "24/7 Services". Presentation by Library Staff. Library Board Minutes April 7, 2011 Page 4 Senior Librarian Cara Vera and Reference Services Coordinator Karye Hood presented a PowerPoint Presentation on "24/7 Services" to the Board. D3. Report on CALTAC workshop, March 12, in Monrovia. No attendees to the workshop E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING E1. Budget for Fiscal Year 2011/2012 G. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Member Coberly to adjourn,seconded by Member Haddon. Motion carried 5- 0. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Vivian Garcia Administrative Secretary Approved: June 2, 2011