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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, February
4, 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, Hairston and Tompkins.
Also present were: Michelle Perera, Library Director, Brian Sternberg, Assistant Library Director,
Cara Vera, Library Services Manager, Wess Garcia, Programming Coordinator, Margaret
Hatanaka, Adult Services Supervisor, Miguel Castaneda, Library Technician, 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 December 3, 2015 and January 3, 2016.
MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston to approve the minutes, seconded by Member Coberly.
Motion carried 4-0-1 (with DeVries 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 Michelle Perera, Library Director
Michelle Perera, Library Director, introduced the new full time Library Technician Miguel
Castaneda to the Board.
Miguel Castaneda, Library Technician, presented an oral report on his background to the Board.
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Library Director Perera reviewed the Awards Ceremony with the Members on the City Holiday
Party which was held on December 5. Jacquie Cox, Circulation Supervisor for the Archibald
Library received the Vine Award. Angelica Trummell, Children’s Services Supervisor, received
the Harvest Award along with the other Members of the Leadership Academy Team that planned
and implemented the City’s first Staff Development Day for the City of Rancho Cucamonga.
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. An updated page 16 was presented
to the Members.
D2. Consideration and discussion regarding Library Budget Report. The report will be
presented by Michelle Perera, Library Director.
Library Director Perera reviewed the budget with the Board.
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 an oral report to the Board on the second floor
construction.
D4. Consideration and discussion regarding Children’s Services. The oral report will be
presented by Angelica Trummell, Children’s Services Supervisor.
Cara Vera, Library Services Manager, in the absence of Angelica Trummell presented an oral
report to the Board.
Library Services Manager Vera stated that there were approximately 500 children in the last three
days given a tour of the Biane Library this week. There are a few more tours next week.
Cara Vera, Library Services Manager, stated approximately 700 children had attended a workshop
on re-think green, drought friendly which was sponsored by Southern California Edison.
Library Services Manager Vera stated that there are four (4) Play and Learn Workshops which will
be held at the Archibald Library on Fridays in February.
Cara Vera, Library Services Manager, presented an oral report on the passport audit which the
Library passed with flying colors.
D5. Consideration and discussion regarding Archibald Library. The oral report will be
presented by Margaret Hatanaka, Adult Services Supervisor.
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Margaret Hatanaka, Adult Services Supervisor, stated that the Black History Cultural Arts Night
will be held on Friday, February 12, at the Biane Library. She reviewed the events with the
Members.
Adult Services Supervisor Hatanaka reviewed the adult book clubs offered by the Library.
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 update on the programs offered at the
Libraries with the Members.
President Temkin thanked the staff for the reports.
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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.
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F. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
F1. Virtual walk through the second floor.
F2. Programs for the second floor.
F3. Budget
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G. ADJOURNMENT
MOTION: Moved by Member Hairston to adjourn, seconded by Member Tompkins. Motion
carried 4-0-1 (with DeVries absent). The meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Vivian Garcia
Administrative Secretary
Approved: March 3, 2016