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PUBLIC LIBRARY
CHULA VISTA
JULY 16, 2014
4:00 PM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT:
CITY STAFF PRESENT:
PUBLIC PRESENT:
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
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BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES CHUTAVISfA
CIVIC CENTER BRANCH LIBRARY
365 F STREET
CHAIR BRIAN YOUNG, VICE -CHAIR ELVA MELLOR, AND
TRUSTEE WILLIAM CAREDO
TRUSTEE STEPHEN KALALUHI
PRINCIPAL LIBRARIAN STEPHANIE LONEY
AND BOARD SECRETARY YEELIN CHEUNG
NONE
Chair Young called the meeting to order at 4:02 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Vice -Chair Mellor and seconded by Chair Young to approve the
meeting minutes from June 18, 2014. Motion carried (3-0).
II. APPROVAL OF ABSENCE
A. Motion made by Chair Young and seconded by Vice -Chair Mellor to approve
Trustee Canedo's absence from the meeting of June 18, 2014. Motion carried (3-0).
III. NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Chair for FY 14-15
Motion made by Vice -Chair Mellor and seconded by Trustee Canedo to re-elect
Brian Young as Chair of the Board of Library Trustees for FY 14-15. Motion carried
(3-0).
B. Election of Vice -Chair for FY 14-15
Motion made by Chair Young and seconded by Trustee Canedo to re-elect Elva
Mellor as Vice -Chair of the Board of Library Trustees for FY 14-15. Motion carried
(3-0).
IV. OLD BUSINESS
A. Chair Young inquired about the status of the Board vacancy and requested an
update at next month's meeting.
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BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
V. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT — Principal Librarian, Stephanie Loney provided the following
updates on behalf of Director Waznis
A. Summer Reading Program — 2,122 kids, 309 teens, and 297 adults enrolled in this
year's program. 6,775 participants in the various events offered as part of the
program.
B. Free Lunch Program — Over 1,500 lunches & snacks were served during the 3 -week
school intersession.
C. Otay Ranch Expansion of "The Hub" — Progress is being made with the renovation
of the new community space. Staff is working with architect to design space which
will also accommodate the passport acceptance service.
D. New Hourly Employees — The Department has hired 13 new hourly employees to fill
the gaps in the schedule. As the economy is slowly recovering, staff is getting hired
by other agencies which are providing more hours and/or benefits.
E. South Chula Vista Library Planter — The Garden Club will adopt the planter area at
the front of the entrance. The native plants from the Fragrant Garden will be clipped
and replanted in the front.
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
1) Chair Young stated that he is on the City's Asset Management Program
Advisory Committee and will be participating in the tour of the Library
scheduled for next Thursday, 7/24. Stephanie stated that Library staff will be
giving a 20 -minute presentation/tour of our facility to inform the committee
about our programs and what we need to successfully run them.
2) Chair Young asked about the status of grants and partnerships of the
Library. Stephanie reported that we are still working on the Chula Vista
Charitable Foundation Grant and will be hosting another Civic Engagement
Event in October at the Otay Ranch Library. Stephanie stated that we are
applying for the Target Corporation grant again, and will use the funds to
support the Kindergarten Boot Camp program at the Civic Center Library.
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BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
3) Chair Young asked about teen programs and/or outreach. Stephanie stated
that we have many teens who volunteer to help with the Summer Reading
Program registration and to help shelve books.
4) Chair Young asked about senior programs and/or outreach. Stephanie
replied that we do not currently have any senior partnership programs
scheduled.
5) Chair Young suggested the Board should organize an appreciation event for
the Friends of the Library for their continued support, and requested this item
be placed on next month's agenda for discussion. Stephanie stated she will
contact Friends President, Shauna Stokes, to request their membership list.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned by Chair Young at 4:54 p.m.
The next Board of Library Trustees meeting will be on Wednesday, August 20, 2014,
beginning at 4:00 p.m. at the Civic Center Branch Library.
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