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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
[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.
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 10.07.26 regular meeting