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AGENDA
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
REGULAR MEETING
Second Monday
6:00 p.m.
September 14, 2009
Tri-communities Room
City of Rancho Cucamonga
10500 Civic Center Drive
Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730
City Councilmembers
Donald J. Kurth, M.D., Mayor
L. Dennis Michael, Mayor Pro Tem
Rex Gutierrez, Councilmember
Sam Spagnolo, Councilmember
Diane Williams, Councilmember
Foundation Members
Rebecca Davies, President
David Gonzalez, Vice President
Teresa Akahoshi, Member
Jackie Amsler, Member
David Atkins, Member
Bruce Bowne, Member
Deborah Clark, Member
Gino Filippi, Member
Tina Gilfry, Member
Ruth Leal, Member
Leslie May, Member
Dominic Melillo, Member
Chris White, Member
DECLARATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
Vivian Garcia states and declares as follows:
I presently am and at all times mentioned herein have been, the Administrative
Secretary of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library. Acting in that capacity on
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the meeting agenda date apt. Jq, '2007 at 10500 Civic Center Drive,
Rancho Cucamonga.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct and that this
declaration was executed on q -/O-O9 , at Rancho Cucamonga.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director
City of Rancho Cucamonga
By: V, 4,6 L�Ja�
Vivian Garcia, Senior Administrative Secretary
City of Rancho Cucamonga
LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 1
RANCHO
CUC"ONGA
A. CALL TO ORDER
1. Roll Call: Akahoshi Amsler Atkins
Bowne Clark Davies Filippi
Gilfry Gonzalez Leal May
Melillo and White
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and
non-controversial. They will be acted upon by the Library Foundation
Board at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a
Member or member of the audience for discussion.
1. Approval of Library Foundation Treasurer's Report: August, 4
2009.
2. Approval of Minutes: March 2, April 13, May 11, June 8, and 7
August 10, 2009.
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.
1. Library Status Update: Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library
Director.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the Library Foundation
Board for discussion. They are not public hearing items, although
the President may open the meeting for public input.
1. Future coordination of Library Foundation and Community 27
Foundation. Staff report by Library Director Robert Karatsu
attached. Discussion led by President Davies and Member
Leal.
2. Past due Library Telethon 2009 pledges. Report to be
distributed at meeting. Update by Library Director Robert
Karatsu.
3. Foundation taxes. Staff report by Library Director Robert 28
Karatsu attached. Update by Library Director Robert Karatsu.
LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD AGENDA
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CUCAMONGA
4. Upcoming joint meeting on October 21, 2009 with City Council
and Library Board of Trustees. Update by Library Director
Robert Karatsu.
5. Subcommittee reports. Discussion led by President Davies.
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT
MEETING
This is the time for Library Foundation Board 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.
F. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the
Library Foundation Board. State law prohibits the Board from
addressing any issue not previously included on the Agenda.
G. ADJOURNMENT
I, Vivian R. Garcia, Library Administrative Secretary of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga, or my designee, hereby certify that a true,
accurate copy of the foregoing agenda was posted on Thursday,
September 10, 2009, seventy two (72) hours prior to the meeting per
Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
STAFF REPORT i r
LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
RANCHO
Date: September 14, 2009 CUCAMONGA
To: Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation
From: Robert Karatsu, Library Director
Subject: TREASURER'S REPORT—AUGUST, 2009
CASH REPORT BEGINNING MTD MTD ENDING
CASH CASH
August, 2009 BALANCE REVENUES EXPENDITURES BALANCE
FUND
General $102,802.82 $5,905.93 65.25 $108.643.50
Archibald Children's Books Endowment $40,000.00 $40.000.00
Victoria Gardens Books $83,125.00 $83,125.00
Adult Literac $9,535.00 $9,535.00
Lola A. Livesey Trust Account $158,000.00 $158.000.00
Operating Reserve Fund $5,000.00 $5,000.00
Unallocated Funds $759.000.00 $759.000.00
TOTAL $1,157,462.82 $5,905.93 65.25 $1,163,303.50
LAIF Account: $955,374.24
Union Bank Account' $207,929.26
Total Library Foundation Holdings: $1,163,303.50
Revenues: $5,905.93
Rental Payment $ 800.00 General Fund
Telethon $ 5.00 General Fund
Archibald Donation Box $ 100.93 General Fund
Total Wine & More Donation $ 5,000.00 General Fund
Expenditures: $65.25
Exclusive Emages—Telethon Donors $ 65.25 General Fund-
Stack and Table Plates
Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation
CASH REPORT AUGUST 2009
Beginning Balance $1,157,462.82
Deposits 8/13/2009 805.00
8/18/2009 100.93
8/25/2009 5,000.00
5,905.93
Less Checks #10034 (65.25)
(65.25) Exclusive Emages-Telethon Donor Plates
$1,163,303.50
Union Bank Statement Ending Balance $ 207,929.26
Deposits in Transit -
Less Outstanding Checks -
Investments- LAIF 955,374.24
Adjusted Bank Balance $ 1,163,303.50
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Total Debits -65.25
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STAFF REPORT
LIBRARY SER\rICES DEPARTMENT
RANCHO
Date: September 14, 2009 CUCAMONGA
To: Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation
From: Robert Karatsu, Library Director
Subject: APPROVAL OF MINUTES
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of the minutes of the meetings of March 2, April 13, May 11, June 8 and August 10, 2009.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
Attached, please find the minutes for the regular and special meetings of the Library Foundation
Board taken and compiled by Library Administrative Secretary, Vivian Garcia.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
Respectfully submitted,
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Robert Karatsu
Library Director
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD
Adjourned Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation Board was held on
Monday, March 2, 40.09, in the Tri-communities Room of City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center
Drive,Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. Present were
Members Akahoshi, Amsler, Atkins, Davies, Gilfry and Gonzalez.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,Michelle Perera,Acting Assistant Library Director,Renee Tobin,
Principal Librarian, Deborah Clark, Library Consultant and Vivian Garcia, Senior Administrative
Secretary were present.
B. ITEMS OF BUSINESS
Bl. Telethon 2009.
Michelle Perera, Acting Assistant Library Director, reviewed the Magic Word List with the Board
Members.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director,reviewed the donation by Mercy Air for a helicopter ride for four
people and also includes a dinner at the Jersey Fire Station.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the Trivia Teams that will be participating with the
Board.
Member Gonzalez reviewed the mailings he had been working on with the Board.
Deborah Clark, Library Consultant, reviewed the mail outs she had been working on.
Member Davies stated that there would be a Telethon Presentation this Thursday morning,March 5,
at 7 a.m. at the Chamber Breakfast.
Member Davies stated that the school ad hoc sub-committee had made seven Telethon presentations
so far.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that he received a pledge of$500 from one of the vendors
from the Archibald remodel.
Michelle Perera,Acting Assistant Library Director,asked for volunteers for the Phone Bank during
the Telethon. She will be setting up a Host Meeting next week.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
March 2, 2009
Page 2
Member Gonzalez reviewed the ads that will be appearing in the City News section of the Inland
Valley Daily Bulleting this week.
C. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None received.
D. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Akahoshi to adjourn to Friday,March 6,2009 at 4 p.m.,seconded by
Member Gonzalez, motion carried, 6-0-5 (with Bowne, Filippi, Leal, Melillo and White absent).
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved:
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD
Adjourned Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation Board was held on
Monday, April 13, 2009, in the Tri-communities Room of City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:05 p.m. Present were
Members Amsler, Atkins, Bowne, Filippi, Gilfry, Leal and White.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, Deborah Clark,
Library Consultant and Vivian Garcia, Senior Administrative Secretary were present.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
Bl. Approval of Library Foundation Treasurer's Report: February, 2009.
Member Atkins asked about the LAIF account.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, explained the background on the LAIF account. He also stated
that per the Library Foundation's Bylaws the final approval is from the Finance Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that at the June meeting, Library staff will be proposing
support from the Library Foundation in allocating some funds during the budget process for the
Library.
Member Filippi suggested that an Ad Hoc Committee review different options and return with their
recommendation to the Board.
President Bowne, Member Atkins and Library Director Robert Karatsu will meet with the Finance
Director and staff before the next Library Foundation meeting.
President Bowne suggested that the Ad Hoc Subcommittee meet together prior to the meeting with
the Finance Director.
MOTION: Moved by Member Filippi to approve the Treasurer's Report, seconded by Member
Atkins, motion carried, 7-0-4 (with Akahoshi, Davies, Gonzalez and Melillo absent).
B2. Approval of Minutes: January 12, February 9, March 2, March 6 and March 9, 2009.
Unable to approve the minutes of January 12,February 9 and March 2 due to a lack of quorum of the
attendees.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
April 13, 2009
Page 2
MOTION: Moved by Member Filippi to approve the minutes for March 6 and March 9,seconded by
Member White, motion carried, 7-0-4 (with Akahoshi, Davies, Gonzalez and Melillo absent).
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
Cl. Library Status Update: Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed Library Newsletter with the Board.
Member Akahoshi arrived at 6:10 p.m.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, gave overview of Budget meeting with the City Manager and the
Finance staff with the Board.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,stated that at the May 6 Council Meeting, a presentation would be
made to Verizon, the Library Foundation Board and the Friends of the Library. (This presentation
was postponed due to scheduling conflicts. Presentation will be rescheduled for a later date)
Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director,presented an oral report on the events which will be held
at the Paul A Biane Library during the next two weeks.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, stated that this coming Thursday from 9:30 to 11:30
a.m., Gyroscope would be reviewing their findings from the first round of surveys completed in a
meeting. The meeting will be held in Celebration Hall.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
DI. Telethon 2009 recap. Oral report by staff.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, thanked the Library Foundation Board for their help and support
for Telethon 2009.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the handout from Granicus showing the viewers of the
Telethon during the event.
Deborah Clark, Library Consultant, reviewed the following handouts "Telethon 2009 In Kind
Donations," "Pledge Status Report" and "Appeal Performance Analysis"with the Board.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
April 13, 2009
Page 3
Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director,thanked the Board for all of their help. She reviewed the
Phone Bank Room Committee meeting after the Telethon with the Board.
D2. Renewal of Board Insurance. Staff report presented by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the Philadelphia Liability Insurance with the Board.
MOTION: Moved by Member Akahoshi to approve the renewal of the Insurance, seconded by
Member Leal, motion carried, 8-0-3 (with Davies, Gonzalez and Melillo absent).
D3. Reappointing Boardmembers with Expiring Terms. Oral report presented by Robert Karatsu,
Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that four of the Library Foundation Board Members terms
will expire at the end of June. He stated that all of the Members would like to continue being a
Member on the Board. He will work with the City Clerk's office in setting up a meeting with the
City Council's subcommittee to formally approve the reappointments.
D4. Future Library Foundation Events. Oral report by Michelle Perera, Assistant Library
Director.
a. Music, Mystery and Merlot Event.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, asked the Board when they wanted to plan the next
Music,Mystery and Merlot Event or if there might be a different event(s)they would like to suggest.
President Bowne suggested that the ad hoc subcommittee meet and bring their recommendations to
the Board.
Member Filippi stated that he preferred the event be held on a Friday. He asked Member Gilfry to
discuss the event with her family and make recommendations to the subcommittee.
Member Filippi suggested that the Board start with this fundraiser.
Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director, stated that staff will provide a list of fundraisers that the
Library Foundation has had in the past.
Member Leal left at 6:50 p.m.
D5. Library Board of Trustees Agenda. Discussion led by Member Davies.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
April 13, 2009
Page 4
This item will be held over to the next meeting.
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
El. List of Library Foundation past Events.
E2. Future Library Foundation Events.
E3. Investment Opportunities
E4. Library Director's Goals for 2009. (Held over from February 2009 meeting.)
F. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
None received.
D. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Filippi to adjourn,seconded by Member Akahoshi,motion carried,7-
0-4 (with Davies, Leal, Gonzalez and Melillo). The meeting adjourned at 7 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vim- ��-
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved:
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD
Adjourned Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation Board was held on
Monday, May 11, 2009, in the Tri-communities Room of City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center
Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. Present were
Members Amsler, Atkins, Bowne, Davies, Gonzalez, Leal and Melillo.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director and Vivian Garcia, Senior Administrative Secretary were present.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
B1. Approval of Library Foundation Treasurer's Report: March, 2009.
MOTION: Moved by Member Davies to approve the Treasurer's Report, seconded by Member
Melillo, motion carred, 7-0-4 (with Akahoshi, Filippi, Gilfry and White absent).
B2. Approval of Minutes: January 12, February 9, March 12 and April 13, 2009.
Unable to pass due to a lack of quorum of the attendees.
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
Cl. Library Status Update: Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,updated the Board on the Lola A.Livesey Trust Account. He also
mentioned that tentatively, at the June 17, City Council meeting, the Council will recognize the
Verizon Foundation, the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation for their contributions
and work to the Library Telethon 2009.
a. Meeting with Gyroscope, Inc., on Rancho KIDS project. Oral report by Robert
Karatsu, Library Director and Deborah Clark, Library Consultant.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the meeting with Gyroscope with the Board. He stated
that the results of the surveys were very interesting. The next step will be a web conference on
Wednesday, May 20. Library staff will e-mail the link to the Board Members.
b. Telethon 2009. Final bills. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
May 11, 2009
Page 2
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the final invoices of Telethon 2009 with the Board.
C. Big Read 2009-2010. Grants received. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library
Director.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,stated that the Library had received two Big Read Grants from the
NEA. Bless Me Ultima will be the Big Read for the Fall of 2009. Tom Sawyer will be the Big Read
for Spring of 2010. The grants total $40,000 ($20,000 for each Big Read program).
D. BOARD BUSINESS
DI. Library Director/Library Goals for 2009. Report attached.Discussion led by Robert Karatsu,
Library Director. Item held over from February 9, 2009 meeting.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,reviewed his goals, as well as the organization's goals in the next
year with the Library Board Members.
D2. Library Foundation Board Agendas. Discussion led by Member Davies.
Member Davies stated that she would like to have the next Library Foundation Board Agenda sent by
e-mail to the Board. The Members agreed.
Member Davies also stated that she would like to have the Library Board of Trustees agenda and the
minutes sent to her by e-mail. She did not want the full packet at this time. The other Members also
agreed with this.
D3. Library Foundation Investment Options. Discussion led by President Bowne and Member
Atkins.
President Bowne reviewed the meeting with the Finance Department and the ad hoc subcommittee of
the Board. The subcommittee will review and meet again before making recommendations to the
Board.
D4. Future Library Foundation Events. Discussion led by President Bowne.
The item will be held over to the next meeting. At this meeting, staff will provide list of fund raising
events for the past year.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
May 11, 2009
Page 3
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
E1. Foundation budget and funding requests for Fiscal Year 2009/2010.
E2. Recommendation of new Board Members. Invite new members to the next meeting.
E3. Update on the Lola A. Livesey Trust Account.
E4. Update on the Second Floor of the Paul A. Biane Library.
F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None received.
G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Amsler to adjourn, seconded by Member Davies,motion carried,7-
0-4 (with Akahoshi, Filippi, Gilfry and White absent). The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved:
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD
Adjourned Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation Board was held on
Monday, June 8, 2009, in the Tri-communities Room of City Hall, located at 10500 Civic Center
Drive,Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:03 p.m. Present were
Members Akahoshi, Amsler, Atkins, Bowne, Davies, Gilfry, Melillo and White.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, Cara Vera, Senior
Librarian and Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator and Vivian Garcia, Senior
Administrative Secretary were present.
B. CONSENT CALENDAR
B1. Approval of Library Foundation Treasurer's Report: April and May, 2009.
MOTION: Moved by Member Davies to approve the Treasurer's Reports, seconded by Member
Amsler, motion carried, 8-0-3 (with Filippi, Gonzalez and Leal absent).
B2. Approval of Minutes: January 12, February 9 (Bowne and Melillo abstained), March 2,
April 13 and May 11, 2009.
MOTION: Moved by Member White to approve the minutes for February 9, 2009, seconded by
Member Amsler, motion carried, 6-0-3-2 (with Filippi, Gonzalez and Leal absent).
Unable to pass the other minutes due to a lack of quorum of the attendees.
C. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
Cl. Library Status Update: Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that the Library has been very busy.
Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director,presented an oral report on the programs that have been
offered at both Libraries.
a. Web conference with Gyroscope, Inc., on Rancho KIDS project. Oral report by
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
June 8, 2009
Page 2
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director,reviewed the web conference with Gyroscope with the
Board Members. She stated that the final meeting would take place on June 24 with a time to be
determined.
Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director, stated that staff had submitted Phase H Grant to the State
for further development of the second floor of the Paul A. Biane Library.
D. BOARD BUSINESS
D1. Foundation Budget and Funding Requests for FY 2009/2010. Report attached.
Discussion/presentation by staff.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,reviewed the revenues and the operational expenses of the budget
with the Board Members.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, reviewed the events and the donations to the Library
with the Board Members.
Cara Vera, Senior Librarian, and Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator, presented a
PowerPoint Presentation on the Cultural Arts Nights and the storytimes presented to the public
funded by the Library Foundation donation.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director, stated that the Library had received two Big Read Grants for a total
of$40,000 from the NEA.
Cara Vera, Senior Librarian, stated that the Big Read in October with the Hispanic Heritage Month
will have the book, "Bless Me Ultima." The Library will partner with the local schools.
Karye Hood, Reference Services Coordinator, stated in spring of 2010,the Big Read will be on the
book, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer." There will also be a Little Read for the children to
participate in.
Member Amsler asked if there would be a table set-up to receive donations from patrons as they
attended the events.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, stated that there are the two donation boxes at each
library which patrons leave donations in during events. Library staff will work with the Board
Members on placing a table with volunteer(s) to help with donations.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
June 8, 2009
Page 3
MOTION: Moved by Member Melillo to approve the Budget for Fiscal Year 2009/2010, seconded
by Member Akahoshi, motion carried, 8-0-3 (with Filippi, Gonzalez and Leal absent).
D2. Recommendation of new Board Members. Discussion led by President Bowne.
President Bowne asked Member Davies to introduce her guest.
Member Davies introduced Leslie May, a retired teacher from Central School District.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director, stated that the Library Sub-committee will be meeting on June 17
to make recommendations to the City Council to fill vacancies. He also mentioned that Deborah
Clark, retired Library Director has said that she would be interested in serving on the Foundation
Board.
D3. Update on the Lola A. Livesey Trust Account. Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library
Director.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that staff should receive an update on the amount of the
funds from the Lola A. Livesey Trust account later this week.
D4. Future Library Foundation Events. Report attached. Discussion led by President Bowne.
President Bowne reviewed the list of Foundation Events with the Board Members.
Member Amsler asked if there would be a trailer suggesting ways for volunteers to be involved with
the library attached to the broadcasting of the new DVD by national Education Reports.
Michelle Perera,Assistant Library Director,stated a slide could be added to the website and Channel
3 and a link from the Library Foundation Website.
Member Davies asked about the Concert Beneath the Stars.
Member Amsler stated she would try to make contact and request tickets.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, stated for the MMM Event there could be a Silent
Auction or a Raffle for some of the items. Some of the questions that will need to be answered,
when, the scope of the event and any other items to include.
Member Amsler suggested including children with the donation of tabs from cans which are turned
in for recycling.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
June 8, 2009
Page 4
E. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
E1. Election of Officers
E2. Concert Beneath the Stars
E3. Music, Mystery and Merlot Event
F. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None received.
G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Melillo to adjourn,seconded by Member Atkins,motion carried,8-0-
3 (with Filippi, Gonzalez and Leal absent). The meeting adjourned at 6:52 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved:
CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA
RANCHO CUCAMONGA PUBLIC LIBRARY FOUNDATION BOARD
Adjourned Meeting
A. CALL TO ORDER
An adjourned meeting of the Rancho Cucamonga Public Library Foundation Board was held on
Monday,August 10,2009,in the Tri-communities Room of City Hall,located at 10500 Civic Center
Drive,Rancho Cucamonga, California. The meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. Present were
Members Amsler, Bowne, Davies, Filippi, Gilfry, Gonzalez, Leal, Melillo and White.
City Clerk Janice Reynolds, Robert Karatsu, Library Director, Michelle Perera, Assistant Library
Director,Paula Pachon,Management Analyst III and Vivian Garcia,Administrative Secretary were
present.
B. ITEMS OF BUSINESS WITH NEWLY APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Bl. Administration of Oath of Office.
City Clerk Janice Reynolds administered the Oath of Office to new appointee Deborah Clark.
Member May arrived at 6:06 p.m.
C. CONSENT CALENDAR
Cl. Approval of Library Foundation Treasurer's Report: July, 2009.
MOTION: Moved by Member Filippi to approve the Treasurer's Report, seconded by Member
Melillo, motion carried, 11-0-2 (with Akahoshi and Atkins absent).
Member Davies stated that more funds should be transferred into the LAIF account.
Robert Coberly, Library Board of Trustees President arrived.
MOTION: Moved by Member Bowne for transfer of funds from the general Library Foundation
account into the LAIF account, seconded by Member Clark,motion carried, 11-0-2(with Akahoshi
and Atkins absent).
C2. Approval of Minutes: March 2, April 13, May 11, June 8 and July 13, 2009.
Library Foundation Board Minutes
August 10, 2009
Page 2
MOTION: Moved by Member Bowne to approve the minutes for July 13, 2009(Members Amsler
and Clark abstained), seconded by Member Gilfry, motion carried, 9-0-2-2 (with Akahoshi and
Atkins absent).
Unable to approve the other sets of minutes due to a lack of quorum of the attendees.
D. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S STAFF REPORTS
DI. Library Status Update: Oral report by Robert Karatsu, Library Director.
a. Acceptance of grant for $10,000 from California State Library and Digital
Storytelling Program for Local History and request for matching funds. Report
attached.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,reviewed the Digital Storytelling Program for Local History Grant
with the Board. Staff requested an additional $10,000 as matching funds from the Library
Foundation.
MOTION: Moved by Member Clark to approve the Grant and the$10,000 matching funds from the
Library Foundation, seconded by Member May,motion carried 11-0-2(with Akahoshi and Atkins).
b. Special meeting of City Council on Wednesday, September 2, 2009, at 6 p.m. to
recognize corporate donors, Friends of the Library and Library Foundation.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,reviewed the special meeting which will be recognizing corporate
donors, Friends of the Library and members of the Library Foundation Board.
C. Scheduled joint meeting of City Council, Library Board of Trustees and Library
Foundation, Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at Celebration Hall at 3 p.m.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,asked Library Foundation Members to save the date of October 21
at 3 p.m. for a special joint meeting with the City Council and the Library Board.
d. Event at Total Wine & More on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at 6 p.m.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,stated that the grand opening of the Total Wine&More would be
on August 20 at 6 p.m. Total Wine and More will be presenting a check for $5,000 to the Library
Foundation that evening. Please let Vivian Garcia know if you will be attending.
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E. BOARD BUSINESS
E1. Introduce Prospective Board Members.
President Davies introduced the prospective Board Members and asked them to talk about their
background and why they would like to join the Library Foundation Board.
Paula Pachon,Management Analyst III with Community Services,reviewed her background and her
interest in joining the Library Foundation Board.
Balbina Kendall,Assistant Principal of Etiwanda Intermediate School,reviewed her background and
her interest for the Library Foundation Board.
Library Director Karatsu mentioned that their names would be submitted to the City Council Library
subcommittee for review, and then the subcommittee would make a recommendation to the City
Council. The process will take approximately one month to six weeks, depending on when the
subcommittee can convene.
E2. Review of Library Foundation Board Role and Mission Foundation Bylaws attached.
Discussion led by President Davies.
President Davies asked the Members to review the Bylaws. She reviewed the following sections,
Purpose, page 25 and Limitations, paragraph 2, page 26 with the Board.
Member Amsler left at 6:17 p.m.
Member Amsler returned at 6:20 p.m.
Member Melillo left at 6:30 p.m.
E3. Discussion on possible new Library Foundation ad hoc subcommittees. Report attached.
Discussion led by President Davies.
President Davies requested Members to review the ad hoc subcommittees listed on page 40 of the
agenda packet and to request the committees they would like to be part of.
After review of the different committees the following Members volunteered:
Events Committee
Bruce Bowne, Gino Filippi, Tina Gilfry, David Gonzalez, Ruth Leal and Chris White.
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Planned Giving
Deborah Clark and Robert Coberly
2010 Library Calendar
Jackie Amsler, David Gonzalez, Ruth Leal, Leslie Mae and Paula Pachon
Schools
Rebecca Davies, Tina Gilfry and Leslie Mae
Community Outreach/Speaker's Bureau
Deborah Clark, Robert Coberly and Tina Gilfry
Victoria Gardens Walkway Brick Sales
Deborah Clark and Ruth Leal
Finance
Bruce Bowne and David Atkins.
Library Director Karatsu also mentioned that staff liaisons will also be assigned to the various
committees.
E4. Update on "Concert Under the Starts." Update by Member Amsler.
Member Amsler stated that when she contacting the Foundation,there were not any tickets available
at this time.
E5. Future Library Foundation Events. Discussion led by President Davies and Assistant Library
Director Michelle Perera.
Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director, reviewed with the Board the upcoming date of
September 24 will be the 15`h Anniversary of the Library. The Events ad hoc subcommittee could
review the date and the timeframe for a potential fundraiser.
After discussion of the Members, the timeframe was considered to be very tight.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, stated that staff will work on an awareness program of the
Library's 15`h anniversary independently of a special event.
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E6. Discussion regarding the reconvening of PAL Cabinet. Discussion led by President Davies
and Member Leal.
President Davies asked Member Leal to discuss with the Board her thoughts on the PAL Cabinet.
Member Leal stated that her understanding at the last meeting was not to eliminate the PAL Cabinet
but to continue meeting in the future. The Cabinet did request to the Community Foundation and the
Library Foundation Boards to divide the funds from the account.
Member Leal stated that the members of the PAL Cabinet stated they would like to have quarterly
meetings in the future. Time and effort were involved in creating the Cabinet.
Members Bowne and Clark agreed that this was also their understanding at the last meeting of the
PAL Cabinet.
President Davies, Member Gonzalez and Member Leal will meet with Robert Karatsu, Library
Director and Michelle Perera, Assistant Library Director to discuss the PAL Cabinet.
ET Past due Library Telethon 2009 pledges. Report to be distributed at meeting. Discussion led
by Library Director Robert Karatsu.
Robert Karatsu, Library Director, reviewed the report listing the past due Library Telethon 2009
pledges.
The Members of the Board divided up the outstanding pledges and will make contact with the
donors.
E8. Share appreciation of past President Bruce Bowne.
President Davies thanked past President Bowne for his time as President.
Robert Karatsu,Library Director,presented past President Bowne with a gavel in appreciation of his
involvement as President of the Library Foundation Board.
F. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR THE NEXT MEETING
F1. Foundation Taxes
F2. PAL Cabinet
F3. Subcommittee Reports
F4. Past due Library Telethon pledges
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F5. Upcoming joint meeting with City Council and Library Board of Trustees
G. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
None received.
H. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Filippi to adjourn,seconded by Member May,motion carried, 11-0-2
(with Akahoshi and Atkins absent). The meeting adjourned at 7:13 p.m.
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Respectfully submitted,
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Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved:
STAFF REPORT
LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT
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Date: September 14, 2009 - CUCAMONGA
To: Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation
From: Robert Karatsu, Library Director
Subject: FUTURE COORDINATION OF LIBRARY FOUNDATION AND COMMUNITY
FOUNDATION
RECOMMENDATION
For information only.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
At the August 10, 2009, meeting of the Library Foundation Board, there was a discussion about the
former Performing Arts and Literacy (PAL) cabinet. (The PAL cabinet was composed of three
members of the Library Foundation and three members of the Community Foundation. The
purpose of the cabinet was to coordinate joint fundraising efforts between the Foundations.) The
future of the former PAL cabinet was not clear. At the meeting, Robert Karatsu, Library Director,
stated he would meet with Kevin McArdle, Community Services Director (staff liaison to the
Community Foundation), to discuss this issue and how to proceed.
After meeting with Mr. McArdle on August 26'", it was decided that at the next meeting of the
Community Foundation (they are on hiatus during the summer), he would request that this item be
agendized for a future meeting, and that a member of the Community Foundation or staff member
would contact the President of the Library Foundation or Library staff and arrange for a meeting
between representatives of each Foundation. Initially, this meeting would be to discuss specific
ideas such as how the Foundations can best support each other, and to explore how the two
Foundations may function together in the future.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Karatsu
Library Director
STAFF REPORT =
LIBRARY SERVICES DEPAR:rNIENT
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Date: September 14, 2009 CUCAMONGA
To: Rancho Cucamonga Library Foundation
From: Robert Karatsu, Library Director
Subject: "PAST DUE" BALANCE ASSESSED BY IRS
RECOMMENDATION
Information only.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
On August 24, 2009, 1 received a certified letter from the IRS. It stated that the Foundation owed
$3,858.28 in past taxes. Upon receiving the letter, I contacted Deborah Clark, who prepared the
Foundation taxes in 2008, and shared the letter with her.
Ms. Clark reviewed the letter and then was able to contact the IRS case worker assigned to the
case. (Ms. Clark is the only person who is authorized by the IRS to discuss the case with them
since she is listed as the director on the Foundation's articles of incorporation.)
After discussing the case with the IRS, Ms. Clark said that there appeared to be some confusion by
the IRS in that they acknowledged receiving a tax form 990 in November 2008, and then a duplicate
copy in June 2009. (The duplicate was sent in June 2009 in response to their initial request for the
November 2008 990 form. Where the confusion appears to lay is that the IRS thought the June
2009 return was the only 990 form submitted, and therefore was assessing a late penalty. As it
turns out, the IRS case worker that Ms. Clark spoke to acknowledged that the IRS did indeed
receive the November 2008 return (on time) and that they also received the June 2009 duplicate.)
In the conversation with the IRS case worker, it will take the IRS up to 30 days to make a final
decision on whether the Foundation does indeed owe any penalties. According to the IRS letter
however, we have 10 days to pay the penalty fees without incurring additional penalties. When the
IRS case worker was asked if the Foundation should pay the penalty now, the reply was "That is up
to YOU."
I have discussed this situation with Deborah Clark, Foundation President Davies and Tamara
Layne, the City Finance Director, and have decided not to pay the penalty at tliis time. Based on
the information as presented, it appears clear to me that the IRS is at fault in this instance, and after
their review of this case, they will realize this and waive the penalty which never should have been
assessed in the first place.
FISCAL IMPACT
Until the IRS makes its final decision, fiscal impact is unknown.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Karatsu
Library Director