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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016/04/07 - Minutes - Library Board of Trustees CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES A. CALL TO ORDER The regular scheduled meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was held on Thursday, April 7, 2016, 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 Temkin. Present were Members DeVries, Hairston, Temkin and Tompkins. Also present were: Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director, Wess Garcia, Programming Coordinator, Don Hilliard, Librarian I, Reference & Technology Services, Allen Callaci, Literacy Coordinator, Carol Durkel, Library Technician and Vivian Garcia, Administrative Secretary. ****** B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS There were none. ****** C. CONSENT CALENDAR C1. Consideration to approve Minutes of March 3, 2016. MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston to approve the minutes, seconded by Member DeVries. Motion carried 4-0-1 (with Coberly absent). ****** D. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS D1. Consideration and discussion regarding the Library Status Report. The oral reports will be presented by staff. a. Consideration and discussion regarding general announcements. The oral report will be presented by Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director, stated that some of the Library staff included Michelle Perera, Library Director, were attending PLA in Denver this week. Margaret Hatanaka, Adult Services Supervisor and Kristin Brailey, Library Clerk, were presenting “Design Thinking” at PLA. Assistant Library Director Sternberg reviewed the Library recruitments that were taking place. Library Board Minutes April 7, 2016 Page 2 Member Robert Coberly arrived at 6:05 p.m. b. Consideration and discussion regarding a review of Library statistics. The oral report will be presented by Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director. Assistant Library Director Sternberg reviewed the statistics with the Board starting on page 9. D2. Consideration and discussion regarding Library Budget Report. The report will be presented by Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director. Assistant Library Director Sternberg reviewed the budget starting on page 17 with the Board. D3. Consideration and discussion regarding Children’s Services. The oral report will be presented by Wess Garcia, Programming Coordinator. Programming Coordinator Garcia presented an oral report on the STEM programs which were offered on March 21 and 22. He stated that Earth Day will be held on Saturday, April 16, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Biane Library. D4. Consideration and discussion regarding Adult Services. The oral report will be presented by Casey Marcarello, Adult Services Librarian. In the absence of Casey Marcarello, Adult Services Librarian, Don Hilliard, Jr., Librarian I, Reference & Technology Services, presented a PowerPoint Presentation on the Shakespeare Cultural Arts Program on Friday, April 22. He also reviewed the Technology Classes which will be held this month. D5. Consideration and discussion regarding Programming. The oral report update will be presented by Wess Garcia, Programming Coordinator. Wess Garcia, Programming Coordinator, presented an oral report to the Members regarding the programs provided in March at the Libraries. D6. Consideration and discussion regarding Adult Literacy and Back to Basics Program. Presentation by Allen Callaci, Literacy Coordinator. Allen Callaci, Literacy Coordinator, presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board on the after school program, Back to Basics. ****** Library Board Minutes April 7, 2016 Page 3 E. BOARD BUSINESS E1. Consideration and discussion regarding Board announcements. (Comments to be limited to 3 minutes per Board Member.) Member Coberly talked about the 2016 Trivia Fundraiser with the Members. He proposed putting together a Library Board Team. He and President Temkin would help sponsor the team. E2. Consideration and discussion regarding Serving with a Purpose Workshop. Assistant Library Director Sternberg reminded the Members are invited to attend the 4th Annual Serving with a Purpose Conference which will be held on Thursday, May 12, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ontario Convention Center. Please let Vivian know if you would like to attend. Members Coberly and Luella have signed up. ****** F. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING F1. Collection Report ****** G. ADJOURNMENT MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston to adjourn to Thursday, May 5, 2016, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, seconded by Member Coberly. Motion carried 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Vivian Garcia Administrative Secretary Approved: May 5, 2016