LIB 02-02-2011 City o f Cupertino
Library Commission
Regular Meeting
February 2, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Tsai called the meeting to order at Cupertino City Hall,
10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Susana Tsai, Adrian Kolb, Ron Miller, Aim Stevenson, Rose
Grymes
City /County Library Staff Derek Wolfgram, Mark Fink, Liz Nunez
Absent: Carol Atwood, Melinda Cervantes
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Grymes moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of
January 5, 2011 Commissioner Miller 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. Mark added that he attended
the State of the City where the Mayor made public commitment to support the
Library during his term, addressed extending the library hours and
acknowledged that Cupertino Library is the busiest library compared to other
cities.
The new supervisor, Steve Fitzgerald, was hired over Adult and Teen services.
The new Teen librarian will al:3o start February 22 .
B. County Librarian Report
Derek Wolfgram reviewed the attached monthly report.
Derek reported on current State Budget and the Governor's proposal to
eliminate programs and funding that affect county libraries. Derek
recommended that letters be written to the CLA committee members.
C. Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Miller reported on the progress of the Poet Laureate campaign
that distribution was already made to all city locations, DeAnza faculty, local
businesses, and the Scene, with more distribution to occur in next month.
D. Staff Reports
Liz Nunez distributed status report for Items 6.0 and Item 6.D. from Carol
Atwood.
E. Friends of the Library
No report was made.
F. Library Foundation
Eno Schmidt submitted written report.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Patron Recruit Planning
To be removed as separate agenda item. Reported in 2011 Work Plan
B. Commission 2010 Work Plan
Commissioners Stevenson and Miller submitted final progress report.
Commissioner Grymes moved to approve. Commissioner Stevenson
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
C. Parking
Refer to Staff Report from Carol Atwood.
D. Library Building Issues — Stair edging/ Book Drop Water Management
Refer to Staff Report from Carol Atwood.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Election of Commissioners — Welcome new Commissioners
Commissioner Tsai opened the floor for nominations of Chairperson
Vice Chair and Secretary.
Commissioner Miller nominated Commissioner Tsai for Chair.
Commissioner Tsai nominated Commissioner Miller for Vice Chair.
Commissioner Tsai declined nomination. Commissioner Kolb
nominated Commissioner Stevenson as Chair. Commissioner
Stevenson nominated Commissioner Kolb as Vice Chair.
Commissioner Grymes seconded and motion to elect Commissioner
Stevenson as Chairperson and Commissioner Kolb as Vice
Chairperson passed unanimously.
Commissioner Stevenson nominated Commissioner Grymes for
Secretary. Commissioner Miller seconded and motion to elect
Commissioner Grymes as Secretary passed unanimously.
B. Poet Laureate sub - committee Report
Refer to Commissioners Report.
C. Commission Work plan 2011
Commissioners discussed plan. To be moved to Old Business for
further discussion.
D. City Council Agenda
Commissioner Tsai will attend next Council meeting in March 1. On
Council agenda to report on Library Commission 2010
accomplishments.
E. March Commission Retreat
Liz Nunez and Commissioners discussed possible dates in March.
Waiting for confirmation from Carol Atwood.
F. Library Commission handbook
Commissioners agreed to review handbook before meeting next
month to discuss further.
9. CALENDAR
Commissioner Kolb will transfer calendar items to Commissioner Grymes
10. AGENDA BUILDING
Move 2011 Work Plan to Old Business
Discuss Library Commission handbook -Old Business
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Recor ing Secretary