LIB 01-05-2011 City of Cupertino
Library Commission
Regular Meeting
January 5, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7p.m. Commissioner Tsai called the meeting to order at Cupertino City Hall
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, Room 100.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Susanna Tsai, Adrian Kolb, Ron Miller, Kathy Stakey, Ann
Stevenson
City /County Library Staff: Carol Atwood, Derek Wolfgram, Mark Fink, Orrin
Mahoney
Absent:
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Stakey moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
December 1, 2010, with corrections under items "6 -E" Commissioner Reports and "7-
A" Patron Recruit Planning. Commissioner Miller seconded and the motion
passed unanimously.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Mr. Thomas Wang introduced himself and stated his interest in applying for the
Library Commission. Ms. Brook Izat also stated her interest in applying.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
The Commission received the e -mail from Jean Gallup requesting signage on the
Friends' book drop.
6. REPORTS
A. Cupertino Community Librarian Report
Mark Fink reviewed the attached monthly report and noted that they are
currently researching the gate count numbers for accuracy.
B. County Librarian Report
Derek Wolfgram reviewed and distributed the attached monthly report and
pamphlet for Silicon Valley Reads.
C. Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Tsai invited a representative from the Teen Commissioner to
attend the meeting. No response as of yet.
Commissioner Miller discussed the draft report for the work plan
D. Staff Reports
Carol Atwood stated that the City Council assigned responsibilities on 1/4/11.
Mayor Wong will be the liaison to the Library JPA with Council member
Mahoney as the alternate.
Carol stated that the budget process for FY 11/12 will start in February. Please
consider any requests for funds and we can discuss in February under new
business.
Mark Fink gave an update for the Planning Commission item regarding solar
panels in the parking lot and /or the Library roof.
E. Friends of the Library
Commissioner Stakey reported there is a sale coming up in February. The
next meeting is the first Monday of the month.
F. Library Foundation
The December report from Eno Schmidt was distributed to the Commission.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Patron Recruit Planning
Commissioner Kolb suggested that we defer to the work program discussion.
B. Parking
Carol has contacted the property owners along Torre and has made some
progress. One group would like to take it forward to their partnership if the
City agrees to name them as additional insured for liability issues. Staff is
looking into the cost of such a modification. Estimated additional parking for
night and weekend use would be approximately 100 spaces.
C. Library Building Issues — Stair edging/ Book Drop Water Management
Carol distributed a copy of an email from Terry Green from Public Works
stating specific areas that staff from facilities department will be able to
address immediately. She believes that these requests will be addressed
within the next few months.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Poet Laureate Sub - Committee Report
Commissioner Miller thanked everyone for their help and gave an update on
the program. The sub - committee will be publishing information on the Scene
and on the Web site shortly.
B. Commission 2010/2011 Work Plan Review
Commissioner Miller requested that the 2010 plan is the basis for the 2011
plan and therefore will be discussed in tandem. Staff concurred. Ron
reviewed the report and discussion followed with minor changes to the final
draft noted. Ron reviewed the 2011 plan and discussion followed with
suggested changes. Commissioner Stevenson will make all changes and
distribute both work plans to the group.
C. City Council Agenda
A presentation to the City Council is suggested to reflect the 2010
Commission accomplishments at the first meeting in March.
D. Council Work Program
Commissioner agreed to take this item off the agenda.
9. CALENDAR
Commissioner Kolb will send to Commission.
10. AGENDA BUILDING
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Carol Atwood, Director of Administrative Services