06/12/2019 Library Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 08/14/2019
CITY OF GILROY
LIBRARY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 12, 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 7:07 p.m.
II. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The Agenda and Packet were posted on the City website on Wednesday,
June 5, 2019 at 3:05 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Michaela Gonzalez, Sumana Reddy, Kathy Souza,
Katherine Robinson (7:35 p.m.), Candice Whitney
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Souza; seconded by Commissioner
Reddy to approve the May 8, 2019 meeting minutes.
Motion carried with a vote of 4-0-1.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Souza; seconded by Commissioner
Reddy to approve the June 12, 2019 agenda.
Motion carried with a vote of 4-0-1.
V. AWARDS/RECOGNITIONS
None.
VI. INTRODUCTIONS
None.
VII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
VIII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Report of Library Improvements
The lobby has been re-designed for the Lunch at the Library Program.
Courtyard plans permit has been approved by the City. The next step will
be to finalize bid documents.
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B. Discussion of Library Commission Goals to Support the Library
Lani plans to set up a meeting with GUSD Principals and School Board after
school begins in the fall.
Deputy County Librarian Chris Brown stated that the Commission could help
with the Library Customer Satisfaction Survey.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Library Report to City Council on September 16, 2019
Commissioner Reddy volunteered to present the report to City Council.
Commissioner Gonzalez motioned; seconded by Commissioner Souza for
approval of Commissioner Reddy to give the report.
Motion carried with a vote of 4-0-1.
X. LIBRARY REPORTS
A. Report from Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Deputy County Librarian Chris Brown presented the report for Nancy Howe.
B. Report from Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian
Lani gave her monthly report on the Gilroy Library.
XI. COMMISSION COMMENTS
None.
XII. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Review of the Santa Clara County Library District Behavior Policy will be on
the agenda for August 14, 2019.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Chair Whitney at 8:04 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the Library Commission will be held on
Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilroy Library Meeting Room,
350 West Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA. The regular meeting on July 10, 2019 has
been cancelled.
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Lynne Conrotto, Office
Assistant II