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CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD
Regular Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation Board was held on
Monday, May 4, 2015, in the Tri-Communities Room, located at the City of Rancho Cucamonga
at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at
6:02 p.m. Present were Members Akahoshi, Davies, Gonzalez, May, Scott, Soehnel and Sommer.
Also present were Phil Rodriguez, Francie Palmer, Communications Manager, Michelle Perera,
Library Director, Donald Granger, Senior Planner and Vivian Garcia, Administrative Secretary.
B. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None were presented.
C. PUBLIC PRESENTATION
Cl. Presentation and discussion regarding the 2015 Special Olympics World Games Host
Town Activities. Presented by Francie Palmer, Communications Manager.
Francie Palmer, Communications Manager, presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the 2015
Special Olympics World Games Host Town Activities in Rancho Cucamonga to the Members.
Member Gilfry and Pam Easter arrived at 6:14 p.m.
C2. Presentation and discussion update on West-Side Parks and Lighting District. Presented
by Francie Palmer, Communications Manager.
Francie Palmer, Communications Manager, presented a PowerPoint Presentation on West Side
Parks and Lighting District to the Members.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
D1. Consideration to approve Library Foundation Treasurer's Report of: March, 2015.
MOTION: Moved by Member Davies to approve the Treasurer's Report, seconded by Member
Sommer, motion carried, 8-0-1 (with Leal absent).
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D2. Consideration to approve minutes of: April 6, 2015.
MOTION: Moved by Member May to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Soehnel,
motion carried, 8-0-1 (with Leal absent).
E. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
El. Consideration and discussion regarding the Library Status. The oral report by Michelle
Perera, Library Director.
Michelle Perera, Library Director, presented an oral update to the Members on the Assistant
Library Director position.
Library Director Perera reviewed the San Bernardino and Riverside Counties Community
Foundation Grant with the Members which Library staff had submitted.
F. BOARD BUSINESS
Fl. Consideration and discussion of Tour de Fork. The discussion will be led by President
Leal.
Library Director Perera updated the Members on the events that would be held at the Library
during the month of May. Flyers of the events were presented to the Members.
Michelle Perera, Library Director, stated that the Library filled the position for the Assistant
Library Director. Brian Sternberg will be starting June I" and will attend the next Library
Foundation Board meeting.
Library Director Perera updated the Members on the status of the second floor.
F2. Consideration and discussion regarding Election of Board Officers. Discussion led by
President Leal.
After discussion, Member Scott will consider the office of President, Member Gonzalez will
consider the office of Vice President and Member Gilfry will consider the office of Secretary.
F3. Consideration and discussion regarding potential new Members. The discussion will be
led by President Leal.
Library Director Perera stated two applications have been received by the City Clerk's office and
she will contact the City Council sub-committee for the Library to request a meeting.
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F4. Consideration and discussion regarding ad hoc sub-committees. The discussion will be
led by President Leal.
Member May reviewed the event planned for July 12 at 5:30 p.m. with the Members.
G. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
G1. Tour de Fork Sales
G2. Election of Officers
G3. Update on Grant
G4. Second Floor of the Biane Library
H. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Gilfry to adjourn, seconded by Member Davies,motion carried, 8-
0-1 (with Leal absent). The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Gilfry
Secretary, Library Foundation Board
Prepared by,
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved: June 1, 2015