LIB 08-01-07
City of Cupertino
Library Commission
Regular Meeting
August 1, 2007
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:03 p.m. Commissioner Ron Miller called the meeting to order at Cupertino City
Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue; Conference Room A, Cupertino.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Ram Gopal, Ron Miller, Kathy Stakey, Susanna Tsai,
City/County Library Staff: Pamela Moore, Sarah Flowers
Absent: Janet Riddell
3. MINUTES
Commissioner Stakey moved to approve the minutes from the July 3, 2007 regular
meeting. Commissioner Tsai seconded and motion passed unanimously with Riddell
absent.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
None.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
6. CUPERTINO COMMUNITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Pamela Moore reviewed the monthly report and introduced Ja-Lih Lee as the new
Community Librarian. The Commission extended its appreciation to Pamela for all her
hard work as interim Community Librarian.
7. COUNTY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Sarah Flowers reviewed the monthly report.
8. STAFF REPORTS
Atwood reported that Apple Computer is planning to donate computers to go next to the
aquarium. She also noted that. the entertainment tax proposal was reviewed by city
council and that the tax would not be pursued. It was also noted that the Flint Center and
AMC have agreed to hold fundraisers for the library.
9. OTHER REPORTS
A. Mayor's Breakfast Liaison Report
CommissionetMiller reported on the July 11 Mayor's breakfast. Commissioner
Gopal will be attending the August meeting.
B. Commissioners
Commissioner Gopal reported that Telugu books would be donated to the library.
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10. OLD BUSINESS
A. Library Building Corrective Work
Atwood reviewed the list of work to be completed. It was noted that the
Foundation may cover the lobby area and Commissioner Stakey would inquire
about interest.
B. DVD Kiosk
The Commission discussed the possibility of providing a kiosk as a one-stop
service which would provide revenue to the library. It was decided not to pursue
the item further.
C. California Re~ding & Literacy Improvement Bond Act
Sarah Flowers reported that there was no news at this time.
D. Friends of the Library
Commissioner Stakey reported that the founder, Lois Woodworth, has passed
away. She indicated that there would be one self-check machine dedicated to
Lois. It was also noted that the next book sale would be on October 20 and 21.
E. Library Foundation
It was noted that Grace Zweig had joined the foundation. It was also noted that
Commissioners Tsai and Stakey represented the Commission during the grand
opening of the Morgan Hill library .
F. Commissioner Report
Commissioners Tsai and Stakey represented the Commission during the grand
opening of the Morgan Hill library.
11. NEW BUSINESS
A. Janitorial Costs for Monday
It was noted that the cost for janitorial service for Monday would be $15,000
which has been budgeted. It was also clarified that the City pays for janitorial
service.
B. Two Hour Parking on Torre & Rodrigues Avenues
Two hour parking on Torre Avenue has been completed. Commissioner Stakey
suggested that parking on Rodrigues be studied first as it does not appear that
there is adequate space to park and make left turns into the City Hall parking lot
without creating congestion.
C. Event Parking
It was noted that there have been no events causing overload at this time.
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12. CALENDAR
The Commission reviewed the calendar as prepared by Commissioner Tsai. Appropriate
revisions will be made.
13. AGENDA BUILDING
Library building corrective items, DVD Kiosk, Rodrigues two-hour parking, event
parking.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
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