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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.
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B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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F. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
F1. Collection Report
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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