02/10/2021 Library Commission Regular Meeting
CITY OF GILROY
LIBRARY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 10, 2021
7:00 p.m.
Gilroy Library Meeting Room
350 W. Sixth Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
AGENDA
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PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN THIS MEETING WILL BE LIMITED.
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE
GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER N-29-20
MEETING MATERIAL IS AVAILABLE ON THE CITY WEBSITE www.cityofgilroy.org.
In order to minimize the spread of the COVID 19 virus, the City will be offering telephone
and email options for public comments at this meeting. The public is encouraged to
participate in this meeting by as follows:
VIEW THE MEETING LIVE ON FACEBOOK
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PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE TAKEN ON AGENDA ITEMS BEFORE ACTION IS TAKEN BY THE
LIBRARY COMMISSION. COMMENTS MAY BE EMAILED PRIOR TO OR DURING THE MEETING TO
Monica Sendejas AT monica.sendejas@cityofgilroy.org AND MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE THE
CHAIRPERSON OPENS PUBLIC COMMENT FOR THE ITEM. ADDITIONALLY, COMMENTS MAY BE
MADE BY LEAVING A VOICE MESSAGE AT (408) 846-0266, PRIOR TO 5:00 P.M. FEBRUARY 10,
2021. IMPORTANT: identify the Agenda Item Number or PUBLIC COMMENT in the subject line of
your email. The Clerk will read the first three minutes of each email into the public record.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Govern ors Order N-29-20, the City will
make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. If you need special
assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City a minimum of 2 hours prior to the
meeting at (408) 846-0215.
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE GILROY OPEN GOVERNMENT ORDINANCE
Government's duty is to serve the public, reaching its decisions in full view of the public.
Commissions, task forces, councils and other agencies of the City exist to conduct the
people's business. This ordinance assures that deliberations are conducted before the
people and that City operations are open to the people's review.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON YOUR RIGHTS UNDER THE OPEN GOVERNMENT
ORDINANCE, TO RECEIVE A FREE COPY OF THE ORDINANCE OR TO REPORT A
VIOLATION OF THE ORDINANCE, CONTACT THE OPEN GOVERNMENT
COMMISSION STAFF AT (408) 846-0204/shawna.freels@cityofgilroy.org
PUBLIC COMMENT GUIDELINES:
During the PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA portion of the
meeting, each person wishing to speak should prepare a presentation of not more than
three (3) minutes. Persons wishing to address the Commission are requested, but not
required, to complete a Speaker’s Card located at the entrances. Completion of this
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speaker’s card is voluntary. All persons may attend this meeting and speak, regardless
if a card is completed or not. Speaker’s slips should be submitted to the Secretary
BEFORE this portion of the meeting begins. Anyone wishing to address the Commission
on any other item on this AGENDA is requested, but not required, to fill out a speaker’s
slip as well and submit it to the Secretary BEFORE the Commission takes action on the
item.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. SECRETARY'S REPORT
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. November 18, 2020
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
V. INTRODUCTIONS
A. Victoria Coverson, Library Commissioner
B. Monica Sendejas, Staff Liaison
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
VII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Selection of Chair and Vice-Chair of Library Commission
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action: Motion and vote for the selection of commission Chair
and Vice-chair of Library Commission.
B. Library Commission Recommendations for the Upcoming Two-year
Budget Cycle.
1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action: Provide recommendations to Council for the upcoming
two-year budget cycle.
C. 2021 Library Commission's Selection of Meeting Date for Annual
Presentation to City Council
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance
to participate in this meeting, please contact the Recreation Division at (408) 846-
0215. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable
arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. (28CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title
II)
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1. Staff Report: Adam Henig, Recreation Manager
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action: Motion to approve two proposed 2021 meeting dates to
present to City Council.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
IX. LIBRARY REPORTS
A. Gilroy Library Report for February 2021 (report attached)
1. Staff Report: Monica Sendejas, Recreation Coordinator
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action: Receive and Comment on Gilroy Library Report.
B. County Library Report for February 2021 (report attached)
1. Staff Report: Monica Sendejas, Recreation Coordinator
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action: Receive and Comment on County Library Report.
X. COMMISSION COMMENTS
XI. STAFF COMMENTS
XII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
XIII. ADJOURNMENT