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CHULA VISTA
Board of Library Trustees
January 20, 2021
4:00 p.m.
REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF LIBR
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
VIA TELECONFERENCE
365 F Street
Chula Vista
PLEASE NOTE THAT, PURSUANT TO THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S
EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20, AND IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY,
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES AND STAFF MAY PARTICIPATE IN THIS
MEETING VIA TELECONFERENCE. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EXECUTIVE ORDER, THE
PUBLIC MAY VIEW THE MEETING ONLINE AND NOT IN THE CIVIC CENTER LIBRARY, 365
F STREET, CHULA VISTA.
HOW TO WATCH: Members of the public can access a link to the livestream at
www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. Members of the public who wish to join by
telephone only, may call 1-408-418-9388 (United States Toll) and enter the access code:
[146 408 2456].
HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS: Visit the online eComment portal for this meeting at:
www.chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings. The commenting period will be open shortly after
the agenda is published for a particular meeting and will remain open through the meeting,
as described below. All comments will be available to the public and the Board of Library
Trustees using the eComment portal. Comments must be received prior to the time the Chair
calls for the close of the commenting period. Comments received after such time will not be
considered by the Board of Library Trustees. If you have difficulty or are unable to submit a
comment, please contact Chula Vista Public Library for assistance at
ycheung@chulavistaca.gov or 619-585-5689.
ACCESSIBILITY: Individuals with disabilities are invited to request reasonable modifications
or accommodations in order to access and/or participate in a Board of Library Trustees
meeting by contacting the Chula Vista Public Library at ycheung@chulavistaca.gov or
619-585-5689. (California Relay Service is available for the hearing impaired by dialing 711)
at least forty-eight hours in advance of the meeting.
***The City of Chula Vista is relying on commercial technology to livestream and accept
public comments via Granicus, Inc. With the increase of virtual meetings, most platforms are
working to scale their systems to meet the new demand. If we have technical difficulties, we
will resolve them as quickly as possible. City staff will take all possible measures to ensure a
publicly accessible experience. ***
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Trustee Moreno, Trustee Swanson, Vice -Chair Rubel, and Chair Ellison
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Persons may address the Board/Commission on any subject matter within the
BoardlCommission's jurisdiction that is not listed as an item on the agenda. State law
generally prohibits the Board/Commission from discussing or taking action on any issue not
included on the agenda, but, if appropriate, the Board/Commission may schedule the topic for
future discussion or refer the matter to staff. If you wish to comment, please submit comments
electronically at: www. chulavistaca. gov/virtualmeetiMs.
ACTION ITEMS
The Item(s) listed in this section of the agenda will be considered individually by the
Board/Commission and are expected to elicit discussion and deliberation. If you wish to
comment on one of these items, please submit comments electronically at:
http: //www. chulavistaca.gov/virtualmeetings.
1. ELECTION OF REPRESENTATIVE FOR FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
Staff recommendation: Board elect a representative for the Friends of the Library
OTHER BUSINESS
2. STAFF COMMENTS
3. CHAIR'S COMMENTS
4. TRUSTEES' COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT to the regular meeting on February 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. in the Civic Center
Library, 365 F Street, Chula Vista, California.
Materials provided to the Board of Library Trustees related to any open -session item on this
agenda are available for public review at https://chulavista.granicusideas.com/meetings or by
contacting the Chula Vista Public Library atycheung@chulavistaca.gov
I declare under penalty of perjury that I am
employed by the City of Chula Vista in the
Chula Vista Public Library and that I caused
the document to be posted according to
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DRAFT
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA
November 18, 2020
Via Teleconference
4:00 p.m.
Pursuant to the Governor of the State of California's Executive Order N-29-20, and in the interest
of public health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, members of the Board of Library
Trustees and staff participated in this meeting via teleconference. All votes were taken by roll call.
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Library Trustees of the City of Chula Vista was called to order
at 4:09 p.m. in the Civic Center Library, located at 365 F Street, Chula Vista, California and by
teleconference.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Trustees Moreno, Rubel, Swanson, and Chair Ellison
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: City Librarian Whatley, Principal Librarian Magbanua, Principal
Librarian Sannwald, and Board Secretary Cheung
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Ellison called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit any final
electronic public comments. Board Secretary Cheung announced that no electronic comments
had been received and no comments had been received via email.
ACTION ITEMS
1. ELECTION OF VICE -CHAIR FOR REMAINDER OF FY21
Staff recommends Board of Library Trustees select a Vice -Chair for the remainder of
FY21
Chair Ellison called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
electronic comments on the item. Board Secretary Cheung announced that no electronic
comments had been received and no comments had been received via email.
ACTION: Chair Ellison moved to elect Trustee Rubel as Vice -Chair for the
remainder of FY21. Trustee Moreno seconded the motion, and it carried,
by the following roll call vote: result of vote (4-0).
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Yes: 4 — Trustees Ellison, Moreno, Rubel, Swanson
No: 0
Abstain: 0
2. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 19 AND SEPTEMBER 16,
2020
Staff recommends Board of Library Trustees approve the minutes
Chair Ellison called for a two -minute pause to allow members of the public to submit
electronic comments on the item. Board Secretary Cheung announced that no electronic
comments had been received and no comments had been received via email.
ACTION: Vice -Chair Rubel moved to approve the meeting minutes of February 19
and September 16, 2020. Trustee Swanson seconded the motion, and it
carried, by the following roll call vote: result of vote (4-0).
Yes: 4 — Trustees Ellison, Moreno, Rubel, Swanson
W� 1
Abstain: 0
OTHER BUSINESS
3. STAFF COMMENTS
City Librarian provided an update of library activities.
4. CHAIR'S COMMENTS - None
5. TRUSTEES COMMENTS —None
ADJOURNMENT
At 4:32 p.m. Chair Ellison adjourned the meeting to the next Regular Meeting on December 16,
2020 at 4: 00 p. m. in the Civic Center Library, located at 365 F Street, Chula Vista, California.
Submitted by:
Board Secretary Cheung
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