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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
A. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was held on Thursday, March 2, 2017, in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. by President Pro Tem Hairston. Present
were Members Coberly, Hairston and Temkin.
Also present were: Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director, Cara Vera, Library Services
Manager, Angelica Trummell, Children’s Services Supervisor, Margaret Hatanaka, Adult Services
Supervisor, Wess Garcia, Programming Coordinator, Dianna Lee, Community Partnerships
Coordinator, Aviana Ortiz, Library Clerk and Vivian Garcia Senior Administrative Secretary.
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B. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
There were none.
President DeVries arrived at 6:02 p.m.
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C. CONSENT CALENDAR
C1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: February 2, 2017.
MOTION: Moved by Member Temkin, seconded by Member Tompkins. Motion carried 4-0-1
(with Tompkins 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
Assistant Library Director Sternberg reviewed the February 16 VIP Event at the Biane Library
with the Members. He stated that there were 149 attendees – all ages. At the event, Interim Library
Director Karatsu presented the history about the Library at the event; Programming Librarian
Garcia talked about the programs that were going to be offered and Assistant Library Director
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Sternberg talked about what the second floor is going to become. The one of kind space and
regional draw from the community.
On February 15, City Council approved for the City Engineer to File a Notice of Completion for
the Paul Biane Library Second Floor Tenant Improvements Project.
b. Consideration and discussion regarding a review of Library statistics. The oral
report will be presented by Cara Vera, Library Services Manager.
Cara Vera, Library Services Manager, reviewed the Library statistics with the Members. She
reviewed pages 10 through 18.
D2. Consideration and discussion regarding Library Budget Report. The report will be
presented by Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director.
Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director, reviewed the budget with the Board.
D3. Consideration and discussion regarding Biane Library Second Floor Project. The report
will be presented by Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director.
Assistant Library Director Sternberg stated that the contractor is finishing up the last few items on
the punch list with the second floor project.
D4. PowerPoint Presentation of VIP Kickoff event. The report will be presented by Brian
Sternberg, Assistant Library Director.
Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director, reviewed the beginning of the PowerPoint
Presentation of the VIP Kickoff event with the Board.
Programming Librarian Garcia completed the PowerPoint Presentation with the Members
reviewing the rooms and programs of the second floor.
D5. 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, presented an oral report on the children’s
events during the past month. On February 8 and 9, the Valentine Program was offered at both
Libraries. Over 200 attended at both locations. On March 1 and 2, Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss,
was presented at the Libraries. A total of 300 attended the storytimes.
D6. Consideration and discussion regarding Adult Services. The oral report will be presented
by Margaret Hatanaka, Adult Services Supervisor.
Margaret Hatanaka, Adult Services Supervisor, reviewed the 10th Annual Black History Cultural
Arts Night held at the Biane Library in February. Almost 400 attended the event. She reviewed
the monthly book clubs that are offered at the Libraries with the Members.
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D7. Consideration and discussion regarding Library Programming. Oral report by Wess
Garcia, Programming Coordinator.
Programming Coordinator Garcia reviewed the hand out of Pi Celebration, a whole week of
programs with the Members.
D8. Consideration and discussion regarding approval to ban Dominick Sedillo for a six (6)
month period effective March 3, 2017, from the Archibald and Biane Libraries due to an unruly
incident at the Biane Library on February 25, 2017. The oral report will be presented by Brian
Sternberg, Assistant Library Director.
Assistant Library Director Sternberg reviewed the incident of February 25 with Mr. Sedillo with
the Members. Staff would like to suggest that Mr. Sedillo not be allowed to come into the library
buildings for a period of six months effective March 3, 2017.
Member Coberly asked, “Who will enforce this?”
Assistant Library Director Sternberg stated that the next time Mr. Sedillo comes into the Library,
he and another Library Supervisor will approach and inform him. They will also contact the Police
Department.
Member Coberly asked, “Will the ban give the Police Department the right to remove him?”
Assistant Library Sternberg, stated, “Yes.”
President Pro Tem Hairston asked about the policy for the administrative ban. She stated that Mr.
Sedillo has not been informed of the ban, prior to his being banned.
President DeVries stated that the policy first should have a warning, a written warning of being
banned.
Member Coberly asked, “How often does he come?”
Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director, Mr. Sedillo often comes in intoxicated. He stated that
Library staff has talked to Mr. Sedillo previously about his behavior prior to the February 25
incident.
Member Coberly stated that the issue is with the City Attorney and Police Department to enforce
the ban, not the Library staff.
President Pro Tem Hairston stated that when Mr. Sedillo comes in, staff should call the Police
Department.
Member Temkin stated that staff should readdress the situation with City Manager’s office and the
City Attorney.
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President Pro Tem Hairston agreed with Member Temkin.
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E. BOARD BUSINESS
E1. Consideration and discussion regarding Board announcements. (Comments to be limited
to three (3) minutes per Board Member.)
None were identified.
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F. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
F1. Rules of Conduct to be reviewed.
F2. Dates of Events for the Second Floor.
F3. Update on Dominick Sedillo.
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G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by President Pro Tem Hairston to adjourn, seconded by Member Temkin.
Motion carried 4-0-1 (with Tomkins absent).
The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vivian Garcia
Administration Secretary
Approved: April 6, 2017