LIB 08-04-2010 City of Cupertino
Library Commission
Regular Meeting
August 4, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:OOp.m. Chair Tsai called the meeting to order at Cupertino City Hall, 10300
Torre Avenue, Conference Room A, Cupertino.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Adrian Kolb, Ron Miller, Kathy Stakey, Ann Stevenson (arrived
@7:10), Susanna Tsai
City /County Library Staff: Melinda Cervantes, Mark Fink, Derek Wolfgram, Carol
Atwood, Liz Nunez
Absent:
Guest: Orrin Mahoney
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Stakey moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 2,
2010. Commissioner Kolb seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
6. REPORTS
A. Cupertino Community Librarian Report
Mark Fink reviewed the attached monthly report
B. County Librarian Report
Melinda Cervantes reviewed the attached monthly report. Melinda mentioned
that there are two FTE openings for Literacy specialists. Melinda announced
that she was recently elected as Chair to the Urban Libraries Council
Executive Board
C. Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Miller distributed an article from AARP "Libraries Reach Out
to Homebound" which offered suggestions for outreach. Another idea is to
have a Poet Laureate. Commissioners agreed that this was a good idea to
pursue with Cupertino Senior Center. Commissioner Stevenson reported that
she attended the Mayor's Committee meeting. It was suggested that other
committees meet and brainstorm about ways to recruit patrons to libraries. As
an example, promote "Bike /Walk to Library Day."
D. Staff Reports
Carol Atwood advised Commission that Terry Greene reviewed noise issue
again but did not have anything specific solution to report at this time.
City adopted Library hours expansion at July meeting.
The Fiscal Strategic Plan Committee met to discuss HP's corporate decision
to consolidate their offices at their headquarters and their intention to keep
their sales office in Cupertino.
Commissioner Kolb suggested adding a parking sign to indicate when the
parking is full. Carol said she would pass this suggestion on to Public Works.
E. Friends of the Library
No new information to report.
F. Library Foundation
Letter from Eno Schmidt was distributed to Commissioners describing
upcoming activities planned.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Patron Recruit — Community Outreach
Derek Wolfgram gave power point presentation with responses to surveys
from library users that was conducted countywide.
B. Community Outreach — Fall Festival
Discussion to continue at next Commission meeting.
C. Parking
Discussion to continue.
D. Library Issues — Stair edging/ Book Drop Water Management
Carol reported that City Manager has discussed issue with Public Works and
this would be followed -up now that weather has been dry.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Council Work Program/City Council Agenda
B. City Council /Commissions Dinner — August 17
All Commissioners plan to attend.
C. Library Noise
Discussion to continue.
9. CALENDAR
10. AGENDA BUILDING
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Recording 'S'ecretary tij