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CUPERTINO LIBRARY COMMISSION
Wednesday, November 7, 2018
LIBRARY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:06 pm, Chair Wang called the meeting to order at the Cupertino Library, 10800 Torre Ave,
Cupertino in the Story Room.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Amanda Jia Wo, Gopal Kumarappan, Christie Wang, Liana Crabtree, Rose
Grymes (left meeting at 8:30 pm).
Absent: None
City/County Library Staff: Christine Hanel, Clare Varesio, Nancy Howe, Jaqui Guzman
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Regular Meeting of September 5, 2018
Vice Chair Crabtree motioned to approve the minutes and Commissioner Grymes seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
Regular Meeting of October 3, 2018
Commissioner Kumarappan motioned to approve the minutes and Chair Wang seconded.
Motion passed unanimously.
POSTPONEMENTS
None
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
1.) Kitty Moore reported on her visit to the Registrar of Voters.
2.) Mayor Paul expressed his appreciation to the Library Commission.
WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None
OLD BUSINESS
Cupertino User Survey Results & Actions
City Librarian, Clare Varesio highlighted the following:
• Creativebug.com is a new e-library resource
• Updated statistics of collections and circulation
• Passport services has accepted 1,155 applications
2018-2019 Work Plan -postponed to December 5, 2018
Note: Chair Wang moved Item 7 to accommodate County Librarian, Nancy Howe.
County Librarian Report was given.
Improving Efficiency and Communication of City Commissions
Report shared by Jaqui Guzman and feedback provided by Commission on the following items:
• Concerns about adding formality to Mayor's meetings; would not provide the ability to
review minutes by people in attendance
• Oral Communications -Kitty Moore recommended Robert's Rules of Order over
Rosenberg's
• Council Liaison -Divergent views provided by each Councilinember
• Council Work Program approvals-may delay progress of Commission
• Code of Ethics document -feedback by Commission may be sent to J aqui Guzman
Staff suggested training could be provide d by Markkula Center of Applied Ethics
NEW BUSINESS
Survey-Proposed Questions and Incentive Program
Commissioners may send questions to Christine Hanel by November 28, 2018.
STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS
• Cupertino Community Librarian Report -As submitted.
• Friends of the Library Report-None.
• Cupertino Library Foundation Report-None.
• Commissioner Report-None.
• Poet Laureate Report -None .
• Staff Report -
Christine Hanel announced the Tree Lighting is on November 30, at 6:00 pm and
Breakfast with Santa will take place on December 1, 8:30 -10:30 am
• Calendar Review -
Commissioners to attend Mayor's meetings, 1st Wednesday @ 5 :3 0pm, as follows:
Vice Chair Crabtree -January 2019
January 2019 Commission Meeting was moved from January 2 to January 9, 2019.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm to December 5, 2018 at 6:30 pm (please note
early meeting time)
Respectfully Subrni~ed by,
Christine Hanel, Assistant Dire ctor of Recreation and Community Services
Minutes approved at th e 12 .05.18 meeting.