LIB 01-16-08City of Cupertino
Library Commission
Special Meeting
January 16, 2008
1. CALL TO ORDER
At 7:04 p.m. Commissioner Miller called the meeting to order at Cupertino City Hall,
10300 Torre Avenue, Conference Room 100, Cupertino.
2. ROLL CALL
Commissioners: Ram Gopal, Ron Miller, Janet Riddell, Kathy Stakey, Susanna Tsai,
City/County Library Staff: Carol Atwood, Ja-Lih Lee, Melinda Cervantes
Absent: None
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Commissioner Miller opened the floor for nominations of Chairperson.
Commissioner Stakey nominated Commissioner Miller. Commissioner Riddell seconded
and motion to elect Commissioner Miller as Chairperson passed unanimously.
Commissioner Miller opened the floor for nominations of Vice Chair. Commissioner
Stakey nominated Commissioner Tsai for Vice Chair. Commissioner Riddell seconded
and motion to elect Commissioner Tsai as Vice Chair passed unanimously.
Commissioner Riddell nominated Commissioner Gopal as Secretary. Commissioner
Stakey seconded and motion passed unanimously.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Commissioner Riddell moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of November
7, 2007. Commissioner Tsai seconded and motion passed unanimously.
5. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Sparky Cohen spoke regarding the teen area being reserved exclusively for teens, printers
that are not working properly, and a young man he has observed creating problems such
as talking and creating disruption in the library. Mr. Kohen indicated that he did not
think the young man should have been asked to leave the library.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None.
7. CUPERTINO COMMUNITY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Ja-Lih Lee reviewed the attached monthly report.
8. COUNTY LIBRARIAN'S REPORT
Melinda Cervantes reviewed the attached monthly report.
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9. STAFF REPORTS
Carol Atwood indicated that the Flint Center had proposed May 30 at 8:00 p.m. as a
venue for a library fundraiser. The estimated value of 200 tickets at $60 each would be
$12,000. It was also noted that an auction and ticket raffle were also possible.
10. OTHER REPORTS
A. Mayor's Breakfast Liaison Report
Meetings with the mayor's have been scheduled.
B. Commissioners
None.
11. OLD BUSINESS
A. Library Building Corrective Work
Ja-Lih Lee reported that the story room lighting and children's area lighting have
been corrected. She also reported that the materials system project was expected
to begin sometime in January.
B. Parking
The Commission concurred to discuss the item at the February meeting.
C. Friends of the Library
It was noted that the book sale would be held on February 16 and 17. An annual
budget is being prepared.
D. Library Foundation
No meetings at this time.
12. NEW BUSINESS
None.
13. CALENDAR
Future meetings will be on the first Wednesday of each month.
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14. AGENDA BUILDING
Computer use in computer room, non-operational printer, and policy of disruptive
behavior in the library.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m.