11/13/2019 Library Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 02/12/2020
CITY OF GILROY
LIBRARY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 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
Whitney at 7:05 p.m.
II. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The Agenda and Packet were posted on the City website on November 7,
2019 at 12:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Michaela Gonzalez, Sumana Reddy (7:10 p.m.),
Kathy Souza, Katherine Robinson, Candice Whitney
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez, seconded by Commissioner
Robinson to approve the September 11, 2019 meeting minutes. Mo tion
carried with a vote of 5-0-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Robinson; seconded by Commissioner
Gonzalez to approve the November 13, 2019 Agenda. Motion carried with a
vote of 5-0-0.
V. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
The Santa Clara County Library District (SCCL) received major honors for
innovative programs and services. The California State Association of
Counties (CSAC) recognized Rise Up, a partnership between the Gilroy
Library and various County agencies, including the District Attorney’s
Office and the Department of Child and Family Services. Working
closely with the South County Youth Task Force and County partner
agencies, Rise Up was created as an intervention program designed to
educate and support at-risk youth and their families to improve their lives
and outcomes.
VI. INTRODUCTIONS
None.
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VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Report on Library Improvements
The Library is working with an architect, who is preparing cost estimates for
the Courtyard Improvements. Staff is also assessing other building “needs”
where the Bond Fund money (approximately $5million) could best be
applied. Possibilities include expanding the Children’s Storytime Area, and
dividing upstairs rooms to create a Maker Space.
B. Discussion of Library Commission Goals
The Commission wants to meet with the GUSD School Board. Lani
mentioned that GUSD staff is very busy, and she has not scheduled a
meeting as of yet. The Commission also talked about planning school vi sits
to encourage children to read.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2020 Library Commission Meeting Schedule
Commissioner Reddy motioned; seconded by Commissioner Whitney to
have five meetings in 2020. They will meet on February 12, April 8, June
10, September 9 and November 18 (November 11 falls on Veteran’s Day).
Motion carried with a vote of 5-0-0.
The Commission will go “Dark” on January 8, March 11, May 13, July 8,
August 12, October 14 and December 18, 2020.
X. LIBRARY REPORTS
A. Report from Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Deputy County Librarian Chris Brown presented the monthly report, which
was included in the Agenda Packet, for Nancy Howe.
B. Report from Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian
Lani gave her monthly report on the Gilroy Library, which was also included
in the Agenda Packet.
XI. COMMISSION COMMENTS
None.
XII. STAFF COMMENTS
Commissioner Reddy's term will expire in December. Commission
applications can be found on the City of Gilroy website.
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XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Election of 2020 Officers will be on the February 12, 2020 Agenda.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chair Whitney at 8:20 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the Gilroy Library Commission will be held on
Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at 7:00p.m. in the Gilroy Library Meeting
Room, 350 West Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA
Lynne Conrotto, Office
Assistant II