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PUBLIC LIBRARY MINUTES CITY
CHULA VISTA CHULA VIS I
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
JULY 17, 2013 CIVIC CENTER BRANCH LIBRARY
4:00 PM CONFERENCE ROOM
BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: CHAIR B. YOUNG; TRUSTEE J. BARNES AND E. MELLOR
BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: VICE -CHAIR A. RIGGS
CITY STAFF PRESENT: LIBRARY DIRECTOR BETTY WAZNIS
OTHERS PRESENT: CHERYL PEREZ, LADY'S AUXILIARY MILITARY ORDER OF THE
PURPLE HEART; VIRGIL WHITEHEAD, ADJUTANT, MARINE CORPS
LEAGUE; DAVID GEORGE, MARINE CORPS LEAGUE; AND DAVID
BONAFEDE, ARTIST
CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
Chair Young called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m.
I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Chair Young and seconded by Trustee Mellor to approve the meeting
minutes from May 15, 2013. Motion carried.
II. NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Chair and Vice -Chair for FY 13-14
Nomination made by Trustee Mellor and seconded by Trustee Barnes to re-elect
Brian Young as Chair. Motion carried.
Nomination made by Chair Young and seconded by Trustee Mellor to elect
Jeannie Barnes as Vice -Chair. Motion carried
Chair Young recognized and expressed appreciation for Angela Riggs who served
as Vice -Chair for FY -13.
III. PRESENTATION
A. Presentation of Fallen Heroes — Wall of Honor Exhibit
Cheryl Perez presented a written statement prepared by Armida Martinez, a
member of Gold Star Families for Peace (consists of people who have lost a
member of their family in the Iraq War.) The group is proposing an exhibit at the
Civic Center Branch Library to honor ten families with children who were killed in
action. The fallen heroes all attended schools in the Sweetwater Union High
School District.
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The artist, David Bonafede presented samples of the art work — a series of panels
which will be displayed in the Veterans' Wing of the Library.
The Trustees inquired about the maintenance of the plaque and asked for a
detailed sketch of the entire exhibit and wording to be displayed.
Chair Young requested information on the City's Art Policy. Director Waznis
informed the Board that the City's Art Policy is out-of-date and the City Council has
to review the revised draft policy.
Motion made by Chair Young and seconded by Vice -Chair Barnes to give
preliminary support to the project as an enhancement of the Library Veterans'
Wing, pending detailed sketch and wording of exhibit. The Board requested the
information to be presented at the August meeting.
IV. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT
A. There is one vacancy on the Board due to the conclusion of term of James Balnis.
The Mayor's office will be announcing the vacancy. Applicants must be a resident
of Chula Vista and may not be employed by the City of Chula Vista.
B. Two positions will be filled in the next few months (one full-time Librarian I and one
3/4 time Library Associate.)
C. The City's FY13-14 Budget was approved by City Council on June 11th. The
Library and Recreation Departments are separate departments, and the Library
Director position has been reinstated.
D. The Civic Center Branch conference room renovation is complete with the financial
support from the Friends of the Chula Vista Library and grant funding, and the hard
work of Eagle Scout Christopher MacMaster and Scouts in Troop 853.
E. The Summer Reading Program, accompanied by the School Lunch Program, was
a great success.
F. The Library's Strategic Vision Workshop is scheduled for Thursday, September
12tt' from 9 am to 3 pm.
G. The Chula Vista Garden Club received a grant from the CA Native Plant Society—
San Diego, for aromatic plants in the "Fragrant Garden" at the South Chula Vista
Branch Library. The Friends of the South CV Library will be purchasing patio
furniture for the garden area.
H. The Library has a new contract with the Heritage Museum Board. The Police
_ Historical Association will be putting together the display this year. They will staff
the museum with their volunteers.
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Through our association with the Rolling Readers, the Library was approached by
Ashford University and the San Diego Padres to sponsor a "Padres Corner" for 30
days with a donation of $1,000. Padres' pitcher, Clayton Richard read to children
at story time. We received a check from him personally for $1,500 after the event.
J. The Otay Ranch Town Center has offered us the space previously occupied by
Geppetto's Toy Store. The City and the mall will discuss the lease proposal.
V. 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) Trustee Mellor shared information on "Peach Jar', a website to help
f� distribute e -flyers to schools & parents.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting was adjourned by Chair Young at 5:20 p.m.
The next Board of Library Trustees meeting will be on Wednesday, August 21, 2013
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