LIB 07-06-2011 City of Cupertino
Library Commission
Regular Meeting
July 6, 2011
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 6:59 p.m. Commissioner 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, Ann Stevenson (arrived 7:05), Susanna
Tsai,
City/County Library Staff Mark Fink, Derek Wolfgram, Liz Nunez
Absent: Rose Grymes
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner _Miller moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June
8, 2011 with corrections noted under Old Business item B. Commissioner Tsai
seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Monica Bobra addressed the Commission regarding the impact to library users in the
community and the county of the new library card fee for non-residents that was
imposed effective July 1St. Derek Wolfgram and Mark Fink from the County Library
addressed the various questions and concerns that Ms. Bobra stated and recommended
that she also attend the next Library JPA Board meeting to be held October 27, 2011.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Poet Laureate Update
One application has been received. Deadline is July 29`h
B. 2011 Work Plan
1. Non-user results—Do not Disturb
Commission discussed various ways to reach this group and focused
on the specific areas: Healthy living and green living
County Library representatives described the upcoming presence of
Plane Tree Health library that is moving from Los Gatos to be housed
in the Cupertino Library; Create a"Green Zone" of resources in
library. Participated in Earth Day partnering with the City's Green
Program resources.
Chair Stevenson suggested two commissioners discuss these ideas
further with Mark Fink.
2. Community Events
Chair Stevenson and Commissioner Miller volunteered to meet
with Mark Fink to promote "green living" at the Fall Festival.
3. Visiting other cities
Commission decided to visit cities on as needed basis and inviting
cities.
7. REPORTS
A. Cupertino Community Librarian Report
Mark Fink reviewed the attached monthly report. The effective date for the
expanded six library hours has not been determined. New custodial contractor
just started and will be operating daring the daytime hours.
Small remodeling project was previewed that will open more space to be
completed this fiscal year.
B. County Librarian Report
Derek Wolfgram reviewed the attached monthly report. Derek reported that
they have responded to numerous emails to explain the increase for the non-
resident library card holder fees.
Derek reported that they discovered the solution to the sun shining on the
monitors by adding a small canvas shade similar to what Redbox DVD
rentals use that will cost very little.
C. Commissioner Reports
Commissioner Miller reported on the Mayor's meeting in June. The next
meeting Commissioner Kolb will attend. Liz Nunez will send scheduled dates
to Commission.
D. Staff Reports
Liz Nunez handed out laminated OR codes on business cards to
Commissioners and County Library.
E. Friends of the Library
No meeting in July.
F. Library Foundation—Eno Schmidt emailed status report to Commission
G. Parking—Council Parking sub-committee
No new information.
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. TICC—Recommendations/Ideas discussion
Move item to Old Business to discuss at next meeting when Commissioner
Grymes can report.
9. CALENDAR
Action taken to cancel August meeting due to lack of quorum. Commissioner Miller
moved to approve Commissioner Kolb seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
10. AGENDA BUILDING
Old Business-
• Work Plan—leave items #1 and #2
• Remove visiting cities
• Add TICC discussion
11. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
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