02/13/2019 Library Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 04/10/2019
CITY OF GILROY
LIBRARY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
FEBRUARY 13, 2019
7:00 p.m.
Gilroy Library Meeting Room
350 W. Sixth Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
MINUTES
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I. CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Library Commission was called to order by Chair
Candice Whitney at 7:03 p.m.
II. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The packet was posted on the City's website on Wednesday, February 6,
2019 at 4:10 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Candice Whitney, Vice-Chair Kathy Souza, Commissioner
Michaela Gonzalez, Commissioner Katherine Robinson, Commissioner
Sumana Reddy (arrived at 7:08 p.m.)
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Souza; seconded by Commissioner
Gonzalez to approve the January 9, 2019 meeting minutes.
Motion carried with a vote of 5-0-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez; seconded by Commissioner
Souza to approve the February 13, 2019 agenda.
Motion carried with a vote of 5-0-0.
V. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
None.
VI. INTRODUCTIONS
Newly appointed Library Commissioner Katherine (Katie) Robinson was
introduced, and she gave a brief biography. Everyone at the meeting
introduced themselves.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
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A. Report on Library Improvements
The lobby has been remodeled with current best-selling books added. There
is also new furniture in the cafe area. Patron comments have been positive.
An Everbrite wall, which helps children develop tactile motor skills, is
available for a couple of months. It will then move to other SSCL libraries.
B. Discussion of Library Commission Goals
The Gilroy Library will be open on Sundays from 1:00-5:00 beginning on
March 11, 2019. Lani suggested the presence of the Library Commission
on that day.
The Commission would like to support the library by working with GUSD to
introduce various library services.
Chair Whitney asked about the possibility of having Spanish classe s for
English speakers. Lani will check into the possibility.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Introduction of Budget Request Process for Fiscal Years 2020/2021
In the absence of Bryce Atkins, I communicated to the Library
Commission that finance is looking for feedback on budget requests.
B. Discussion on Adding Flag Salute to Library Commission Meetings
Motion by Commissioner Kathy Souza; seconded by Commissioner
Michaela Gonzalez to keep current agenda format, and not add flag salute.
Motion carried with a vote 5-0-0.
X. LIBRARY REPORTS
A. County Librarian, Nancy Howe
Deputy County Librarian Chris Brown gave the report for Nancy.
B. Community Librarian, Lani Yoshimura
Lani gave her monthly report on Gilroy Library.
XI. COMMISSION COMMENTS
None.
XII. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chair Witney at 8:15 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the Library Commission will be held Wednesday,
April 10, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilroy Library Meeting Room, 350 W. Sixth
Street, Gilroy, CA 95020. The regular meeting on March 13, 2019 has been
cancelled.
Lynne Conrotto, Office
Assistant II