LIB 05-04-2011 City of Cupertino
Library Commission
Regular Meeting
May 41, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:00 p.m. Chair Stevenson called the meeting to order at Cupertino City Hall,
10300 Torre Avenue, Conference Room A, Cupertino.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Adrian Kolb, Ron Miller, Arm Stevenson, Susanna Tsai, Rose
Grymes (arrived at 7:05)
City /County Library Staff Melinda Cervantes, Mark Fink Liz Nunez
Absent: Carol Atwood
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Miller moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of April 6,
2011. Commissioner Kolb seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Email sent from Mark Linder, Director Parks & Recreation, to Carol Atwood
submitted to Commission regarding discussion with County Library for joint
commission activity around the annual Shakespeare in the Park.
6. REPORTS
A. Cupertino Community Librarian Report
Mark Fink reviewed the attached monthly report. The Commission discussed
joining the Library for upcoming events. Mark pointed out the two events June
18, Asian small business workshop and June 23 Chamber event.
Mark reminded Commission of upcoming City's Budget Session on May 23
@3:00p.m. at Community Hall.
B. County Librarian Report
Melinda Cervantes reviewed the attached monthly report. The Commission
discussed new decision by JPA Board to charge fees to non - residents.
Melinda pointed out that there are FAQ's regarding this change to users
effective July 1, 2011 on the County Library website.
C. Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Tsai submitted report from Mayor's meeting she attended April
12, 2011. The Mayor's meetings will now be every other month beginning in
June. The May meeting was canceled. Commissioner Grymes will advise
the commissioners the next Mayor's meeting dates and who is designated to
attend by email.
D. Staff Reports
Liz Nunez relayed to Commission that Public Works is pursuing another
solution for additional parking .
E. Friends of the Library
No report at this time.
F. Library Foundation
Eno Schmidt submitted report by email
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. Poet Laureate Update
Commissioner Miller reported that the ad hoc committee requested to extend
the submission date to July 29, 2011. Commissioner Miller approved and
Commissioner Kolb seconded and the motion passed unanimously. New
brochures are being distributed at various locations. Also, advertising in June
Scene, Courier and World Journal. County Library will add link to Poet
Laureate application.
B. 2011 Work Plan
Commission discussed Orange Boy results starting with the "Do not disturb
groups" and continue to brainstorm about topics and areas to reach this group
they are interested in (i.e. Green Living). This item will be kept on the next
agenda.
Q.R. Code- Commissioner Grymes demonstrated use of a bar code for the
Library web page. This item will be kept on the agenda for further
discussion.
Welcome Packet -Mark Fink dropped off Library brochures to be added to
City's welcome packet to new businesses distributed by Kelly Kline.
Community Events to be kept on agenda for further discussion.
C. Library Issues — Stair Edging /Book Drop Water Management is completed.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Commission Liaisons
This item to remain on agenda for further discussion.
B. Technology, Information & Communications Commission
Chair Stevenson moved this item up to beginning of today's meeting.
Commissioners, Peter Friedland, Rob Livingood, and Wallace Iimura
addressed the Library Commission regarding technology plan for the Library.
9. CALENDAR
10. AGENDA BUILDING
A. TICC discussion
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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