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LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021
Pursuant to Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-25-20, members of the Library
Board of Trustees and staff will be participating in this meeting via a
teleconference. In the interest of maintaining appropriate social distancing,
members of the public will participate in the meeting remotely, either
telephonically or electronically.
Members of the public can observe and offer comment at this meeting remotely
by dialing (669) 900-6833, meeting code 891 3214 6903, or electronically via
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89132146903. If you are an individual with a disability
and need a reasonable modification or accommodation pursuant to the Americans
with Disabilities Act ("ADA"), please contact Jennifer Palacios, Executive
Assistant for the City of Rancho Cucamonga Public Library at
Jennifer.Palacios@CityofRC.us or (909) 774-3940, at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting for assistance.
6:00 P.M. – CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call:
A. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Library Board of
Trustees on any item listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Library Board of
Trustees from addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda. The
Board may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed
necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individual Members of the
audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and decorum are
expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making
loud noises or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum
of the meeting.
President, Kristen Murrieta-Morales
President Pro Tem, Luella G. Hairston, Esq.
Board Member, Christine DeVries
Board Member, Mary Hannah
Board Member, Janet Temkin
THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
B.CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-
controversial. They will be acted upon by the Library Board of Trustees at one time
without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Member or member of the
audience for discussion.
B1. Consideration to approve the Minutes of March 4, 2021.
B2. Consideration to approve the Library Revenue Balance Report of 2020/2021 Budget.
C.LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S STAFF REPORTS
The following items do not legally require any public testimony, although the
President may open the meeting for public input.
C1. Consideration and discussion regarding general announcements and statistics. The oral
report will be presented by Julie A. Sowles, Library Director.
C2. Verbal report on Book to Action Grant. Presentation by Julie A. Sowles, Library Director.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the Library Board of Trustees for
discussion. They are not public hearing items, although the President may open
the meeting for public input.
This is the time for the Library Board of Trustees to identify the items they wish to
discuss at the next meeting. These items will not be discussed at this meeting, only
identified for the next meeting.
D1. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS. (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Board Member.)
E.IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 2021
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA
F.ADJOURNMENT
I, Jennifer Palacios, Library Executive Assistant of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
or my designee, hereby certify that a true, accurate copy of the foregoing agenda
was posted on day, Saturday, March 27, 2021, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the
meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
Mission Statement
Igniting Curiosity
Transforming Lives
Creating Community
Jennifer Palacios
Library Executive Assistant II
City of Rancho Cucamonga
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please contact the
Library at (909) 774-3940. Notification of 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make
reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. Listening devices are available for the hearing
impaired.
Thursday, March 4, 2021
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING - 6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER – TELECONFERENCE
The regular meeting of the Library Board of Trustees was held on Thursday, March 4, 2021, via a
teleconference. President Kristen Murrieta-Morales called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present were Members DeVries, Hairston, Hannah and Temkin.
Also present were: Julie A. Sowles, Library Director, Brittany Garcia, Adult and Teen Services
Supervisor, Megan Geli, Children’s and Family Services Supervisor and Jennifer Palacios,
Executive Assistant II.
A. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None.
B.CONSENT CALENDAR
B1. Consideration to approve the Minutes of February 4, 2021.
MOTION: Moved by Member Hannah, seconded by Member Hairston, to approve Consent
Calendar Item B1. Motion carried 5-0-0.
B2. Consideration to approve the Library Revenue Balance Report of 2020/2021 Budget.
MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston, seconded by Member Hannah, to approve Consent
Calendar Item B2. 5-0-0.
C.LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S STAFF REPORTS
C1. Consideration and discussion regarding general announcements. The oral report will be
presented by Julie A. Sowles, Library Director.
Library Director Sowles presented a Library Services update report.
C2. Verbal report on status of collection shifting projects. Presentation by Brittany Garcia, Adult
and Teen Services Supervisor and Megan Geli, Children’s and Family Services Supervisor.
Adult and Teen Services Supervisor Garcia and Children’s Family and Services Supervisor
Geli presented an oral staff report and gave a webinar presentation.
Member of the Public, Chris White asked if there is somewhere, they could learn more
information about the 24/7 Library materials kiosk.
Item B1 - 1
Thursday, March 4, 2021
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING MINUTES
D.BOARD BUSINESS
None.
F.ADJOURNMENT
President Murrieta-Morales adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. to April 1, 2021.
Respectfully submitted,
Jennifer Palacios
Library Executive Assistant II
Library Director Sowles stated they could reach out to her directly and explained what the
24/7 Library materials kiosk is, the proposed location for the unit, and the types of materials
it will contain.
D1. BOARD MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS. (Comments to be limited to three minutes per
Board Member.)
Board Member DeVries announced her daughter is working with her college’s President’s
Office and Dean to install Little Free Libraries sponsored by the college’s student
government.
E.IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
Item B1 - 2
Mar 2021
2021 GL Budget to Actual with Encumbrances
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
Fiscal Year:
Report Date:75% of year complete
Remaining
%Object Description MTD Actual Encumbrance BalanceYTD ActualBudget
Revenue Accounts
1290000 - Library FundKey
5,000.000.000.00 100.005,000.00 0.00
4,786.000.0010.00 95.725,000.00 214.00
119,996.000.000.00 100.00120,000.00 4.00
20,000.000.000.00 100.0020,000.00 0.00
22,174.020.00342.61 92.3924,000.00 1,825.98
2,225.490.00431.44 44.505,000.00 2,774.51
2,800.000.000.00 100.002,800.00 0.00
105,000.000.000.00 80.76130,000.00 25,000.00
11,859.870.00108.42 79.0615,000.00 3,140.13
4419
4512
4565
4567
4570
4690
4691
4907
4914
Other Rental/Lease Income
Library Card & Merchndse Sales
Passport Processing Fees
Passport Photo Fees
Sale of Printed Material
Contract Classes-Library
Program Revenue-Library
Private Contributions Library
Non-Abated Reimbursements
293,841.380.0032,958.62892.47 89.91326,800.00Total for Org Key 1290000:
89.91293,841.38326,800.00 892.47 0.0032,958.62Total for Revenue Accounts:
Item B2 - 1