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CHULA VISTA CCU " Y ISTA
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
JUNE 15, 2016 CIVIC CENTER BRANCH LIBRARY
4:00 PM 365 F STREET, CHULA VISTA, CA 91910
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: CHAIR BRIAN YOUNG, VICE -CHAIR ELVA MELLOR,
TRUSTEE STEPHEN KALALUHI, AND TRUSTEE MAYRA SWANSON
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: TRUSTEE MARYANN HERNANDEZ
CITY STAFF PRESENT: LIBRARY DIRECTOR BETTY WAZNIS, AND
FISCAL OFFICE SPECIALIST ALICIA BALCAZAR
PUBLIC PRESENT: N/A
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Young called the meeting to order at 4:20 p.m.
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Trustee Swanson and seconded by Trustee Mellor to approve the
meeting minutes from May 18, 2016. Motion carried (4-0).
II. APPROVAL OF ABSENCE - None
III. NEW BUSINESS - None
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Update on School District Partnerships — No discussion
B. Update on "Thinkabit" Lab — See below
V. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. Library Director Waznis stated that the budget passed and there will be more money
for the library. The Friends of the Library presented to the City Manager to add
money for repairs of the bathrooms in the library.
B. Library Director Waznis reported that the Think -A -Bit lab is now called the
Innovation Station inspired by the QUALCOMM Think -A -Bit Lab. The official launch
will take place Wednesday, August 17th, 2016. The mayor will attend.
C. Library Director Waznis conveyed that there is hope for the Millennia library project.
The head of the Economic Development department is working on a draft proposal
to send to the city council on July 12th 2016 which, if approved, would provide
money for the Millennia project. A 40,000 sq. ft. library would be built 3-4 years from
now located in East Chula Vista.
MINUTES
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Library Director Betty asked for a statement from the Board of Trustees to place in
the Economic Development department's staff report for board and commission
input to express support the library.
The Board of Library Trustees takes position in favor of the expeditious
development of the Millennia library opportunity
-And encourages the use of any city resources that would expedite that process.
-By taking advantage of opportunities for new financing
Trustee Swanson suggested that Our Hometown Magazine can write a piece about
the Millennia project.
D. The well is being built in the back of the Civic Center Branch Library. The timeframe
was 3-6 weeks but it has been exceeded.
E. Trustee Swanson motioned to schedule another joint meeting with the Friends and
Foundation in November 8t', 2016. Chair Young seconded the motion. Motion
passed (3-0).
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Friends of the Chula Vista Library - None
B. Chula Vista Public Library Foundation - None
C. Public Comments - None
D. Written Comments — None
E. Board Comments - None
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Chair adjourned at 5:01 p.m.
The next Board of Library Trustees meeting will be on July 20th beginning at 4:00 p.m. at
the Civic Center Branch Library.
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