The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About2004-06-09 BOLT MINSMINUTES LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES June 9, 2004 South Chula Vista Library Conference Room 4:00 PM BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: Vice -Chair Hartman, Trustees Pasqua, Valerio, Craft BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT: None CITY STAFF PRESENT: Library Director Palmer, Assistant Library Director Brown, Maureen Roeber, Jodie Sawina OTHERS PRESENT: Joan Roseman, John McLaren I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — The minutes of the -May 19, 2004 meeting were unanimously approved. II. CONTINUED MATTERS A. Library Bond Act Application/Rancho del Rey Branch Library Project Library Director Palmer reported that all 72 applications for cycle -3 consideration passed the State Library's Technical Review and that the staff expects final decisions to be made in early September. Mr. Palmer also reported that regardless of the outcome of the grant, the City was moving forward on construction of the project and that the primary funding was scheduled to be appropriated by City Council on June 15, 2004. However, if the grant is not received, the project will decrease in size from 37,000 square feet to 30,000 square feet. Over the summer, assistant Library Director Brown will be preparing a revised building program to reflect the potential decrease in square footage. Mr. Palmer asked that a board member be appointed to work with staff on the project. Mr. Craft volunteered and the Board concurred. B. Status of Marketplace Implementation (Model Library Project) at Civic Center Branch Library It Ms. Brown and Ms. Roeber described the progress being made in terms of building alterations and staff training. The major pieces of furniture are scheduled for delivery on August 18 and the branch will probably have to be closed for two days to accommodate installation. C. South Chula Vista Branch Construction/Renovation Staff led the Library Board on a tour of the cafe space and courtyards pointing out areas that will be addressed as part of the recent settlement of the court case. There was discussion about options for the flooring to replace the tile and about the repainting of the exterior of the building. (MSUC Valerio/Craft) To support restoring the original color of the building. D. Growth Management Oversight Commission Recommendations Director Palmer reviewed the GMOC recommendations to Council as it pertains to Libraries. There was no discussion. III. NEW BUSINESS A. FY 05 Collection Development Budget Staff reviewed the proposed changes to next year's materials budget, highlighting the fact that the budget is still about $44,000 less than it was in FY 03, and that a large portion of the adult reference book budget and periodical budget was being reallocated to adult and children's circulating books. There will be a major decrease in the number of periodical titles at Civic Center Branch. It was also pointed out that the Library intends to allocated an additional $24,430 to Spanish language materials in the coming years, a 68.6% increase over the current year's Spanish language budget. B. Revised Internet Policy Assistant Director Brown discussed the proposed changes to the Library's Internet Use Policy necessary in light of the provision of wireless access. (MSUC Craft/Valerio) To support the draft changes to the Internet Use Policy with the change of the term "guest" to "user." IV. LIBRARY DIRECTOR'S REPORT - A. Grant Applications to the California State Library Director Palmer reported that the Library was receiving the Small Business grant from the California State Library and that it appeared we would also receive the Global Languages grant. Both grant applications had been supported by the Board at the May meeting. B. Monthly Report The monthly report will be ready next week and mailed to the board. C. Legislative Update None D. Other Director Palmer reported that the Library would be closed on June 11, 2004 in memory and.honor of President Reagan: He also announced that the annual Summer Reading 'Program for children' and teens would begin on Saturday, June 12. V. COMMUNICATIONS - A. Friends Mrs. Roseman reported that the Friends had conducted a book sale at the Civic Center Branch on June 5 & 6 and that sales had not been as strong as at previous sales. B. Public Comments None C. Written Comments None D. Board Comments None VI. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting adjourned at 5:35pm. Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 21, 2004. Respectfully Submitted: