LIB 06-08-2011 City of Cupertino
Library Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes
June 8, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:10 p.m. Vice Chair Kolb called the meeting to order at Cupertino City Hall,
10300 Torre Avenue, Conference Room A, Cupertino.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Adrian Kolb, Ron Miller, Susanna Tsai, Rose Grymes
City /County Library Staff Mark Fink. Melinda Cervantes, Carol Atwood
Absent: Ann Stevenson
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Grymes moved to approve the minutes as modified of the regular
meeting of May 4, 2011. Commissioner Miller seconded and the motion passed
unanimously.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS - None
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Monthly update from Cupertino Library Foundation; Shakespeare flyer
"Cymbeline" distributed
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.
August 23 the Library will be closed
C. Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Tsai attended the Sister City Committee
Dinner with Mayor from Sinchu is on July 25th
D. Staff Reports
Carol Atwood reported on status of TOT proposal and FY 2011 -12 Budget
that includes current excess hours at $246,000; new carpet and several minor
maintenance items. Mayor Wong and Councilmember Chang have expressed
an interest in adding another six (6) hours per week — funding to be discussed
at the next City Council public hearing on June 21, 2011.
E. Friends of the Library
Commission discussed continuing problem with books being stolen. Friends
do not appear to be interested in finding solutions.
F. Library Foundation – Eno Schmidt emailed attached status report to
Commission.
G. Parking – Council Parking sub- committee
Carol Atwood updated the Commission on the current options being
considered.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Poet Laureate Update
Commissioner Miller reported to Commission that deadline for applications is
July 29 Next meeting focuses on how to evaluate poetry.
B. 2011 Work Plan
1. Non -user results – Do not disturb
Suggested to move this item up on Agenda to discuss
2. QR Code
Code for Library generated and ready to use. Commissioner Grymes
will work with Liz to have cards printed and laminated.
3. Community Events
Cupertino Library would like to participate in the Diwali Festival
4. Visiting other cities
Commission discussed the benefits— discussion to continue
C. Library Issues
Blackout of screens —Mark Fink reported that they will solve problem by
adding cloth covers.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. TICC – Recommendations /Ideas discussion
Discussed idea of forming an ad hoc committee with TICC and Library
Commission. Commissioner Grymes offered to discuss idea at TICC meeting.
9. CALENDAR
Commissioner Miller will attend next Mayor's meeting.
10. AGENDA BUILDING
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:46 p.m.
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Carol Atwood, Staff Liaison