11/12/2014 Library Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 01/14/2015CITY OF GILROY
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
LIBRARY COMMISSION MEETING
7:00 P.M.
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
CALL TO ORDER
The regular meeting of the Library Commission was called to order by Chair Spencer at 7:00
p.m. in the Gilroy Library Meeting Room, 350 W. 6th Street in Gilroy, California.
SECRETARY'S REPORT
The Agenda for this meeting was posted on November 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Commissioners
Cooper, Smith (Carol), Smith (Hugh) and Spencer were present. Commissioner Taylor was
excused.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion made by Commissioner Smith (Carol) to approve the minutes of October S, 2014.
Motion was seconded by Commissioner Smith (Hugh).
The motion carried with a 4 -0 -1 vote, Commissioner Taylor absent.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion made by Commissioner Smith (Hugh) to approve the agenda of November 12,
2014. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Cooper.
The motion carried with a 4 -0 -1 vote, Commissioner Taylor absent.
INTRODUCTIONS
None.
PRESENTATIONS
None.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Discussion of Library Commission Work Plan
This item was tabled until more information can be gathered.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Discussion of 2015 Library Commission Meeting Schedule
Motion made by Commissioner Smith (Carol) to approve the meeting dates for
2015. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Cooper.
Motion passed (3 yeas — Commissioners Cooper, Smith (Carol), Smith (Hugh);
Commissioner Spencer abstained because her term ends 2014, and she will not
re- apply; Commissioner Taylor absent).
Countv Librarian, Nancy Howe
Silicon Valley Reads — Silicon Valley Reads 2015 will explore the immigrant experience in the
upcoming "community reads" program. Each year, the program promotes reading and literacy,
and engages the community in dialogue about themes in books relevant to Silicon Valley.
The 2015 theme "Homeland and Home: The Immigrant Experience ", will find common ground
among residents of the region. It offers a trio of books originating from three different
continents: We Need New Names by NoViolet Bulawayo; The Book of Unknown Americans by
Cristina Henriques; and Stealing Buddha's Dinner by Bich (Beth) Minh Nguyen.
More than a third of Santa Clara County residents were born outside the U.S. Each came to
America with a different dream, but all strive to balance maintaining a connection to the culture
of their homeland, while adapting to the ways of their new home.
Companion books for young people that relate to the "Homeland and Home" theme have also
been selected: My Name is Yoon by Helen Recorvits (Ages 4 -8); Dancing Home by Alma Flor
Ada and Gabriel M. Zubizarett (ages 8 -12); and Something About America by Maria Testa (ages
12 and up).
Homeland & Home: The Immigrant Experience" will include more than 100 free events
throughout February and March, leading off with an event at the Heritage Theatre in Campbell
on February 4'' that will bring together all three authors.
100'h Anniversary Celebrations Conclude — More than 14,000 people attended 52 events in
October to celebrate Santa Clara County Library District 100`h Anniversary.
JPA Meeting — The JPA met on October 30, 2014. Actions included the following:
The JPA voted 8 -3 to eliminate the non - District resident $80 fee for a library card
effective July 1, 2015. The fee was imposed in July 2011 due to elimination of state
funding of Transactional Based Reimbursement that subsidized net lending, budget
decreases due to economy, and high use of SCCLD by neighboring library jurisdictions.
Key reasons in 2014 to eliminate the fee include: (1) desire for regional reciprocity as
neighboring library jurisdictions do not charge SCCLD residents; (2) recognition that
neighboring jurisdictions have invested in new libraries (Los Gatos, San Jose, Santa
Clara, Palo Alto) and increased library services since 2011; (3) ongoing demand on staff
time devoted to implementing the fee; and (4) to become eligible for state library
funding for broadband.
Approval of the Community Room Policy (See Attachment 1)
Increase to $25 per 4 -hour booking to use the library's community rooms. Current fee
of $10 has not been revised for over 20 years and no longer is in line with charges of
other libraries.
Unanimously elected Emily Lo, Mayor of Saratoga as 2015 Chair of the JPA, and
Burton Craig, Mayor of Monte Sereno, as Vice - Chair.
Derek Wolfgram to Become Director, Redwood City Library — Since 2009, Derek has served as
Deputy County Librarian, Community Libraries and Outreach. His last day with the SCCL will
be November 14, 2014. The Library congratulates Derek on his new position and thanks him
for his years of exceptional work with the Santa Clara County Library District.
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2015 Friends, Commissions, Endowment, and Foundation Forum —The annual event will be
held on February 7, 2015. Those who attend can learn more about the library and meet library
volunteers from other parts of the District. The keynote speaker will be Robert Dawson, author
of The Public Library: A photographic essay.
Citv Librarian, Lani Yoshimura
Lani distributed a report and Calendar of Events to the Commissioners. See attached reports.
COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Spencer announced that she has enjoyed serving on the Library Commission.
Her term ends 2014, but she will not re -apply due to a work schedule conflict.
STAFF COMMENTS
The election of 2015 Library Commission officers is on the agenda for the next meeting on
January 14, 2015.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Discussion of Library Commission Work Plan will remain on the next agenda.
Election of 2015 Officers will be on the next agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Spencer adjourned the meeting at 7:30 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the Gilroy Library Commission will be held on Wednesday,
January 14, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilroy Library Meeting Room, 350 W. 6th Street,
Gilroy, CA. The December 10, 2014 regular meeting has been cancelled.
Lyritie Conrotto, Recording Secretary
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