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Home My WebLink AboutLC 10-07-2026 Searchable PacketCITY OF CUPERTINO LIBRARY COMMISSION AGENDA 10800 Torre Avenue, Cupertino Library, Room 201A Wednesday, October 7, 2026 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1.Subject: August 5, 2026 Library Commission Meeting Minutes Review and approve the August 5, 2026 Library Commission meeting minutes. A - Draft Minutes POSTPONEMENTS ORAL COMMUNICATIONS This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter within the jurisdiction of the Commission and not on the agenda. Speakers are limited to three (3) minutes. In most cases, State law will prohibit the Commission from making any decisions with respect to a matter not on the agenda. OLD BUSINESS - None NEW BUSINESS 2.Subject: Cupertino Library Services Feedback from Teen Commissioners Discuss and receive feedback on Cupertino Library services for teens. 3.Subject: Cupertino Library Aquarium and Automated Materials Handling System Tour, 10800 Torre Avenue Recommended Action: Receive a tour of the newly renovated Cupertino Library Aquarium and Automated Materials Handling System. REPORTS/UPDATES 4.Subject: Monthly Update Reports Page 1 1 LC 10-07-2026 1 of 11 Library Commission Agenda October 7, 2026 Recommended Action: Receive Monthly Update Reports from: - Cupertino Community Librarian - County Librarian STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS FUTURE AGENDA SETTING 5.Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items A - Upcoming Draft Agenda Items ADJOURNMENT In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), anyone who is planning to attend this meeting who is visually or hearing impaired or has any disability that needs special assistance should call the City Clerk's Office at 408-777-3223, at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting to arrange for assistance. In addition, upon request in advance by a person with a disability, meeting agendas and writings distributed for the meeting that are public records will be made available in the appropriate alternative format. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the members after publication of the agenda will be made available for public inspection. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office in City Hall located at 10300 Torre Avenue, Cupertino, California 95014, during normal business hours. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please be advised that pursuant to Cupertino Municipal Code section 2.08.100 written communications sent to the City Council, Commissioners or staff concerning a matter on the agenda are included as supplemental material to the agendized item. These written communications are accessible to the public through the City website and kept in packet archives. Do not include any personal or private information in written communications to the City that you do not wish to make public, as written communications are considered public records and will be made publicly available on the City website. Page 2 2 LC 10-07-2026 2 of 11 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: August 5, 2026 Library Commission Meeting Minutes Review and approve the August 5, 2026 Library Commission meeting minutes. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 9/30/2026Page 1 of 1 3 LC 10-07-2026 3 of 11 DRAFT MINUTES CUPERTINO LIBRARY COMMISSION Wednesday, August 5, 2026 CALL TO ORDER At 7:00p.m., Chair Xu called the Library Commission regular meeting to order at the Cupertino Library, 10800 Torre Avenue, Room 201A; and Teleconference Location Pursuant to Government Code section 54953(b)(2): 15-1515 Beach Road, Keaau, HI 96479. ROLL CALL Commissioners present: Minna Xu, Qin Pan (participated virtually), Liyan Zhao, Janki Chokshi Commissioners absent: Chandra Sakthivel City/County Staff present: Molly James, Bryant Bao, Marlene Iwamoto Guest Speakers: Long Jiao Commissioner Pan confirmed that she was in the noticed public location and that the location was open to the public. She further confirmed that she had posted the notice of the meeting at her remote location, that no other individuals over the age of 18 were with her, and that no one had indicated to her that they were intending to make public comments or address the Commission. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Subject: June 3, 2026 Library Commission Meeting Minutes Recommended Action: Review and approve the June 3, 2026 Library Commission meeting minutes. MOTION: Commissioner Zhao moved and Chair Xu seconded to approve the June 3, 2026 Library Commission meeting minutes as submitted. The motion carried with the following vote: Ayes: Zhao, Pan, Xu. Noes: none. Abstain: Chokshi. Absent: Sakthivel. POSTPONEMENTS – None ORAL COMMUNICATIONS – None OLD BUSINESS 2. Subject: Santa Clara County Library District StoryWalk Project Subcommittee Update Recommended Action: Receive an update from the Santa Clara County Library District StoryWalk Project subcommittee. Commissioner Pan reported that the subcommittee along with representatives from the Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD), presented the three potential StoryWalk locations at the 4 LC 10-07-2026 4 of 11 [June 4] Parks and Recreation Commission meeting. The Parks and Recreation Commissioners discussed and ranked Wilson Park the highest among the three park locations proposed. Chair Xu provided an update from the [July 15] Mayor’s Commission Chairs Meeting. The Mayor expressed concern that the short StoryWalk surrounding the library currently looks abandoned, and how will SCCLD be able to maintain a longer StoryWalk elsewhere. Chair Xu also spoke with the Vice Mayor who had questions about who will decide which book will be posted, and whether or not the City will have an opportunity to review in advance. Molly James, Recreation Manager, informed Commissioners that any Council questions can be directed to Bryant Bao, Cupertino Community Librarian. Commissioner Pan requested clarification on next steps and when the item would be taken to City Council. Recreation Manager James clarified that both the City Manager and Mayor are aware of this item and staff are awaiting direction. NEW BUSINESS 3. Subject: Cupertino Family Library Independent Survey Results Recommended Action: Receive a presentation on the Cupertino Family Library Independent Survey results. Written communications for this item included a presentation. Long Jiao, Cupertino Union School District (CUSD) Board of Education Member, presented the results from the independent Cupertino Library Family Survey. Commissioner Pan requested clarification on the population used in the survey. CUSD Board Member Jiao clarified registered voters and those who have subscribed to receive surveys. Chair Xu requested clarification on whether or not there was an opportunity to create a teen space in the library. Community Librarian Bao clarified that sometimes the library will open [Room 201] when not in use to allow teens to use as overflow space. Added that the goal is to renovate the current teen space sometime next year. REPORTS/UPDATES 4. Subject: Monthly Update Reports Recommended Action: Receive Monthly Update Reports from: - Cupertino Community Librarian - County Librarian Written communications for this item included Cupertino Community Librarian and County Librarian presentations. 5 LC 10-07-2026 5 of 11 Monthly updates were reported as submitted. STAFF AND COMMISSION REPORTS Recreation Manager James provided a Staff Liaison Update on the following: - Movies in the Park – Fridays in August at 8 p.m. at Creekside Park. Movie lineup includes Goat, A Bug’s Life, Freakier Friday, and Superman. - Senior Center Open House – Friday, August 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Cupertino Senior Center. - The Cupertino Senior Center is accepting Hidden Treasures Donations through Friday, October 2 for their annual event. Visit cupertino.gov/hiddentreasures for the full list of acceptable items. Commissioner Chokshi reported on Project Awareness by the Cupertino Library Foundation. FUTURE AGENDA SETTING – None ADJOURNMENT Chair Xu adjourned the meeting at 7:47 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by, Jessica Suntay, Administrative Assistant Parks and Recreation Department Minutes approved at the _____ regular meeting 6 LC 10-07-2026 6 of 11 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Cupertino Library Services Feedback from Teen Commissioners Discuss and receive feedback on Cupertino Library services for teens. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 9/30/2026Page 1 of 1 7 LC 10-07-2026 7 of 11 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Cupertino Library Aquarium and Automated Materials Handling System Tour, 10800 Torre Avenue Receive a tour of the newly renovated Cupertino Library Aquarium and Automated Materials Handling System. CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 9/30/2026Page 1 of 1 8 LC 10-07-2026 8 of 11 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Monthly Update Reports Receive Monthly Update Reports from: - Cupertino Community Librarian - County Librarian CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 9/30/2026Page 1 of 1 9 LC 10-07-2026 9 of 11 CITY OF CUPERTINO Agenda Item Subject: Upcoming Draft Agenda Items CITY OF CUPERTINO Printed on 9/30/2026Page 1 of 1 10 LC 10-07-2026 10 of 11 Subject to Change. Chair and Staff Liaison will set the Commission agendas. LIBRARY COMMISSION UPCOMING DRAFT AGENDA ITEMS December 2, 2026 - Monthly Update Reports – Cupertino Library and SCCLD February 3, 2027 - Chair and Vice Chair Selection - Poet Laureate Subcommittee Selection - Monthly Update Reports – Cupertino Library and SCCLD Specific Commission Meeting Date TBD - Reports from Community Partner Agencies - Collaboration with City Commissions and Boards 11 LC 10-07-2026 11 of 11