LIB 06-05-2013City of Cupertino
Library Commission
Regular Mecting
June 5, 2013
MEETING MINUTES
CALL To ORDER
At 7:02 p.m. Cormissioner Grymes called the meeting to order at Cupertino City
Hall, 10300 Torre Avenue, in Conference Room B, Cupertino.
2, ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Jerry Liu, Aran Stevenson, Annie Inc, Adrian Kolb, Rose Grymes
City /County Library Staff: Mark Fink, Nancy Howe, l idhi Mathur
Absent: None
Visitor: Dolly Sandoval
3, APPROVAL of MINUTES
Commissioner Kolb moved to approve the minutes- of the regular meeting of May 1,
2013. Commissioner Ho seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
4. PRESENTATION
Library Campaign Co- Chair, Kelly Sandoval, presented on the Library Parcel Tax
Renewal, Measure A. This measure will be on mail -in ballot for Cupertino residents
in 8 weeps. She said the campaign is hoping voters will vote affirmatively to renew
this important parcel tax. Steve Tate and lolly Sandoval are Co- Chairing the
campaign for this measure. She communicated 2/3 or % of votes are needed to pass
this measure. The tax is $33.66 a year for residential people. Monies provide 18% of
funding for library. The measure is asking for 20 year extension. She reported that
campaign is providing fundraising and awareness information for this measure. She
said this measure will be requiring the Library Foundation and Friends of Cupertino
Library financial support. She communicated the campaign is looking for location to
host phone bank, as well as a Cupertino Captain to head the operation. The website
to get more information, to get, involved and to donate is saveourllbraries o 13 .org.
5. WRJTTEN COMMUNICATIONS
A. Cupertino Community Librarian Report
4000 plus people attended programs in addition•, through outreach. another
1500 people attended various library events. The Cupertino Library Matt
Lorenzo Librarian) and the Monta vista High School Technology Student
Association hosted their Spring 2013 Technology Symposium on May 17,
2013 at the' Cupertino Community Mall. Over 320 patrons attended this event.
Energizer station for Bile to work Day had over 100 people that came to the
booth. Library has new vendor for Zvi -Fi with positive results. Many new
programs will be offered through the next few months. He asked
commissioners to sign up for Summer Reading program.
B. County Librarian Report
On May 2 8, 2013, after a public hearing, the County Library Joint dowers
Authority (JPA) Board, unanimously voted to proceed with an August 2013
B. County Librarian Report
On May 28, 2013, after a public hearing, the County Library Joint Powers
Authority (JPA) Board, unanimously voted to proceed with an August 201
nailed ballot to renew the existing special tax that provides 18% of total
District revenue; FAQ's are updated fact sheets are at libraries. Dote that
.August 12 1n is the last day to register to vote for this election on Measure A.
All library locations have voter registration forms. The next JPA. meeting will
be on June 6 1h. Sign up for Summer reading program - Read across America.
C. Friends of the Library Report
D. Cupertino Library Foundation Report
Written report submitted
E. Others
None
F. Calendar Review
June I It" Budget hearing at City Council meeting
REPORTS
A. Cupertino Poet Laureate
Adrian Kolb submitted a written report
B. Commission Report
Commissioner Liu reported on May commissioner meeting.
I. Mayors Meeting
Commissioner Rose Grymes to attend July 2 meeting
Commissioner Adrian Kolb to attend August 6 meeting
2. City Council
Commissioner Annie Ho to attend June I I City Council meeting
C. Staff Report
Apple Draft Environmental Impact Report project is scheduled for a June
release, with a 4 5 -day comment period. All comments in this period will be
responded to in final Environmental Impact Report.
7. OLD BUSINESS
A. 2013 Work Plan
Minor changes and edits were made on the 2013 work flan document
removed the word Community from the Cupertino Library in Section I. Added
Jane Crofflchitename.. Some statements were left as broad ideas. Slight
changes to the wording of Section Iv. The commissioners discussed how the
Library Commission Work Plan fits in with the City Council Work Plan.
Nid.hi to send a copy of City Council Work Plan to the commissioners.
Commissioner Kolb made a motion to approve the 2013 Work Plan as
amended. Ann Stevenson seconded. vote -o.
Commissioner Jerry Liu is to become involved with the Tech Toolbar.
Commissioner Adrian Kolb and Commissioner Ann Stevenson to continue
working on the Poet Laureate project culminating in September with
recommendation to the City Council for the new Poet Laureate.
Commissioner .Annie Ho is interested in becoming involved with the City of
Cupertino Sust in bility Manager and the Cupertino Community Librarian,
initiation of a Sustainability Speakers Series. She will continue her outreach
efforts with Rotary. Mark to be a contact for Tech Toolbar. Librarian Mark
Fink is reworking staff covering the Tech Toolbar, and reported people have
been more interested since the display has been moved the Library Lobby.
There is possible staff training on Tech Toolbar on Wednesday June 19t ".
Commissioner Adrimi Kolb will work towards outreach of elementary schools
but is postponing till fall. Any. Stevenson and Rose Grymes will preset the
Library Commission initiatives to other commissions.
B. Environment Speakers Series
Arnie Ho would life to work the events relating to the Environmental Speaker
Series.
C. Possible Commission Half-Day 'Retreat'
Possible topics - The Work Plan. The item is tabled to July meeting.
AGENDA. BUILDING
Deep 2013 work Plan under old Business
Deep Possible Commission Half -Day `Retreat' under Old Business
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9: 02 p.m.
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