LIB 10-05-05
City of Cupertino
Library Commission
Regular Meeting
October 5, 2005
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:07 p.m. Kathy Stakey called the meeting to order at Cupertino City Hall, 10300
Torre Avenue, Conference Room A, Cupertino.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Ron Miller, Janet Riddell, Kathy Stakey, Susanna Tsai, Sheila Mohan
City/County Librarv Staff: Mary-Ann Wallace, Carol Atwood, Melinda Cervantes
Absent: None
3. MINUTES
Commissioner Stakey moved to approve the minutes as amended ITom the August 3,
2005 regular meeting. Commissioner Miller seconded and motion passed unanimously.
4. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Guest Bernie Kalvelage (408-253-2586) stated that he had come to observe, and that he
was doing volunteer work for the library to make the newspaper/periodical section more
efficient. He asked if he could work with Mary-Ann to make the display nicer and
offered to pay for the display holders.
5. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Carol Atwood noted that the CALTAC newsletter was included in the commission's
packet. Mary-Ann passed out the CALTAC program announcement for their October
29th workshop. The City will register and pay for Commissioners Stakey and Miller who
will be attending.
6. CITY OF CUPERTINO LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Mary-Ann Wallace reviewed the monthly report. She noted that August statistics were
190,586 items checked out and 1,859 visits per day (attached). She also noted that
Library hours would not change until positions are filled to staff the hours and that
staffing wouldn't be completed for several months.
7. COUNTY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Melinda Cervantes reviewed her monthly report (attached). She indicated that there will
be three issues of the newsletter this year due to the budget and that the library now offers
downloadable audio books. Silicon Valley Reads is in the planning phase for next year
with selection in process for the February program. It was also noted that during the next
JPA meeting on October 27 a request would be made to install wireless capability for the
public in the libraries. Melinda also stated that the current proposal is to have the library
open 10-6 on Saturday and 2-6 on Sunday with a target date to be determined pending
recruitment efforts. This service increase is due to the large percent of automatic
checkout in the Cupertino Library and the proposal for an automated check-in system.
The Second Annual Library Friends and Commissioners Forum is tentatively scheduled
for January 7, 2006 and on November 1 the Los Altos Library Endowment will host a
community forum to discuss how the donation ITom the Virginia Whipple Estate would
be spent.
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8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Mayor's Meeting with Commissioners
Meeting was deferred to the 12th.
B. Golden Jubilee Follow Up
Commissioner Riddell said that the weekend went really well - especially the
Kid's Zone. Beer and Wine sales were down, the vendors numbered 60 (had
anticipated 120), but the food booths and Kid's Zone did well and there was a lot
of traffic in the library. Most people agreed that it was a great venue with great
entertainment.
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. Friends of the Library
Commissioner Stakey reported that the book sale was this past weekend and
thanked everyone for their help. Proceeds were approximately $8,900. The
Friends sent $1,000 to Silicon Valley Reads and gave twenty boxes of books for
the hurricane Katrlna areas. They have been busy with several other
projects/activities.
C. Library Foundation
Mary Ann Wallace reported that the Foundation is planning for their upcoming
events for New Years Eve, the Super-Bowl Party and the Girl's Night Out.
D. Pay Phone for the Library
This item has been added to the agenda for the Public Safety Commission. Ron
Miller will present the issue.
10. CALENDAR
Commissioner Riddell reported that the calendar is basically complete and will e-mail it
to Commissioner Tsai. The Commission discussed the possibility of adding a request for
additional parking for the 2005/06 Capital Improvement Program.
11. AGENDA BUILDING
None.
12. REPORTS BY COMMISSIONERS
Ron Miller reported that he had contacted the City Manager in an effort to have the
Morion installed on the corner.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 9:05 p.m.
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Carol Atwood
Staff Liaison