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CITY OF
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BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
OCTOBER 19, 2011 CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY
4:OOPM CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
CHAIR S. STOKES; VICE-CHAIR J. BALNIS;
TRUSTEES D. L/NDER, E. MELLOR AND G. STILLMAN
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER /ROLL CALL
NONE
LIBRARY DIRECTOR BETTY WAZNIS
NONE
Chair Stokes called the meeting to order at 4:03 pm.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve meeting minutes from August 17, 2011 made by Ms. Mellor and
seconded by Mr. Linder. Motion carried.
11. CONTINUED MATTERS
A. Advocacy - no comments
B. Discussion of CALTAC Library Board Effectiveness Workshop and Next Steps -
tabled to November meeting
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. New Library Hours -Attendance, Public Feedback, etc.
Library Director Waznis reported that public feedback has been very positive.
Patrons are appreciative of additional hours.
B. Support the Appropriation of $45,000 from the Friends of the Chula Vista Library
Motion made by Ms. Stillman to support the donation. Mr. Linder seconded. Motion
carried.
The Friends will present the donation at the Council Meeting of October 25~h under
Special Orders of the Day.
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IV. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Otay Ranch Town Center Status
The soft opening is anticipated for February 2012 and the grand opening for March
2012. Staff is working with an architectural company to select carpet, furniture,
shelving, etc. Director Waznis shared photos of storefront design and signage with
the Board. The new branch will be staffed with current employees. Director Waznis
will be talking with staff who may be interested in working at this branch. Library staff
has been presenting "Storytime" every Tuesday @ 5:00 pm since the summer.
Approximately 25 to 50 kids attend each week. The department will also participate
in the Halloween event sponsored by the mall.
B. Upcoming Library Programs and Events
Director Waznis met with representatives from Southwestern College to discuss the
possibility of hosting college courses at our facilities. Southwestern College would
like to provide interns from the work study program beginning next summer.
The Navy Family Service Center is also interested in providing classes at the Library.
The classes will not be exclusively for military families. Topics would include family
budgeting, child development and communication skills.
Director Waznis will be meeting with the South County Career Center to talk about
collaborating on a program to help community members with job search and career
counseling classes.
The Passport services program is going well. Appointments are booked about two
weeks in advance. Additional staff members will be trained to provide this service.
C. Strategic Plan
City Council has asked the department to complete a Strategic Plan. Director
Waznis stated that staff will be working on a three-year plan and anticipates
completion within three to five months.
Ms. Stillman inquired whether City Council allocated funds for this project. Director
Waznis stated that no funds have been identified by the City yet, but there might be a
possibility for a small amount from the DIF funds.
Chair Stokes stated that at the Board's Effectiveness Workshop, one of the items
agreed upon was for the Board to complete a Strategic Plan. Ms. Stokes asked the
members whether they would like to part in the Library's plan or create a separate
one for the Board.
Ms. Mellor stated that the Board's strategic plan should complement the Library's
• strategic plan. Ms. Mellor requested that, as the department is working on a plan, to
provide periodic updates to the Board. The Board would be more prepared to
support the plan at completion to the City Council.
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D. Other
The California Council on Humanities is sponsoring a reading program and has
presented this grant opportunity to the department. The Friends of the Heritage
Museum has been working with the Japanese American Historic Society. They are
planning a program that will work well for the grant. They will apply for the grant on
behalf of the Library.
V. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Friends of the Library
Chair Stokes stated the Friends are planning their annual meeting in January.
B. Chula Vista Public Library Foundation
Mr. Balnis attended the last Foundation meeting. Discussion followed concerning an
upcoming Foundation fundraiser.
C. Public Comments -None
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D. Written Comments -None
E. Board Comments
Mr. Balnis stated that he would like to board to define their role as it relates to
"advocacy." He suggested the board include this topic as an item for next month's
agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned at 5:11 pm.
Next Regular Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at 4:OOpm.
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