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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, March 3,
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 Coberly, DeVries, Hairston and Temkin.
Also present were: Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst, Michelle Perera, Library
Director, Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director, Cara Vera, Library Services Manager,
Angelica Trummell, Children’s Services Supervisor, Wess Garcia, Programming Coordinator,
Margaret Hatanaka, Adult Services Supervisor, Carol Durkel, Library Technician and Vivian
Garcia, Administrative Secretary.
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B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Frank Atry stated his concern on the unacceptable noise at both libraries. Especially the Paul
A. Biane Library. He has lived in the area twenty-six years and has watched the growth in Rancho
Cucamonga. The increase in signal lights on the major streets. Libraries have been transformed
into playgrounds. They have turned into a recreational place for kids.
Mr. Atry stated that there were “Quiet” signs at the Archibald Library. Why have the signs been
taken down? Mothers come in with strollers and kids are running around.
Mr. Atry stated he is not a regular user, he goes through spurts. He has internet and a computer at
home. He expects peace and quiet when comes to the Library. The basis of his complaint is the
use of cell phones in the library.
Mr. Atry stated that library staff are not quiet. One particular individual that works for the library
uses their full voice – the volume is loud. The staff need to talk in a lower voice.
Mr. Atry stated that the installation of the doors to the Biane Library next to the Technology Center
was a faulty design. The doors are constantly opening and closing.
President Temkin stated to Mr. Atry that he is limited to five minutes and that his time was almost
completed.
Mr. Atry stated he was done.
President Temkin thanked him for coming down and talking with the Library Board.
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Consideration to approve Minutes of February 4, 2016.
MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Coberly.
Motion carried 4-0-1 (with DeVries absent).
Fabian Villenas, Principal Management Analyst, left.
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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 Michelle Perera, Library Director
Michelle Perera, Library Director, reviewed the State of the City with the Board.
b. Consideration and discussion regarding a review of Library statistics. The oral
report will be presented by Michelle Perera, Library Director.
Library Director Perera reviewed the statistics with the Board starting on page 9.
D2. Consideration and discussion regarding Library Budget Report. The report will be
presented by Michelle Perera, Library Director.
Library Director Perera reviewed the budget starting on page 17 with the Board.
President Pro Tem Coberly asked about the income for media rentals.
D3. Consideration and discussion regarding the Biane Library Second Floor Project. The report
will be presented by Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director.
Assistant Library Director Sternberg presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Board on the
second floor construction.
Programming Coordinator Garcia presented a PowerPoint Presentation to the Members on “The
Vision” for programming for the second floor.
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President Pro Tem Coberly stated that staff did a great job on explaining about the second floor.
He is excited to see all that is happening.
D4. Consideration and discussion regarding Children’s Services. The oral report will be
presented by Angelica Trummell, Children’s Services Supervisor.
Angelica Trummell, Children’s Services Supervisor, updated the Board on the programs at the
Libraries.
D5. Consideration and discussion regarding Archibald Library. The oral report will be
presented by Margaret Hatanaka, Adult Services Supervisor.
Margaret Hatanaka, Adult Services Supervisor, presented an oral report on the programs and Adult
classes at the Libraries with the Members.
D6. 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
programming at the Libraries.
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E. BOARD BUSINESS
E1. Consideration and discussion regarding Board announcements. (Comments to be limited
to 3 minutes per Board Member.)
None were presented.
E2. Consideration and discussion regarding Serving with a Purpose Workshop.
Library Director Perera stated that 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.
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F. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
F1. Collection Report
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G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Coberly to adjourn, seconded by Member Hairston. Motion carried
4-0-1 (with DeVries absent). The meeting adjourned at 6:54 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved: April 7, 2016