08/14/2019 Library Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 09/11/2019
CITY OF GILROY
LIBRARY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST 14, 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 Vice-
Chair Souza at 7:00 p.m.
II. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The Agenda and Packet were posted on the City website on Wednesday,
August 7, 2019 at 4:15 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Commissioners Present: Michaela Gonzalez, Sumana Reddy,
Kathy Souza, Katherine Robinson
Commissioner Excused: Candice Whitney
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion was made by Commissioner Gonzalez; seconded by Commissioner
Robinson to approve the June 12, 2019 meeting minutes. Motion carried
with a vote of 4-0-1.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion was made by Commissioner Robinson; seconded by Commissioner
Gonzalez 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 on Library Improvements
Lobby re-organization is underway and the area is very popular. Library
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staff is rushing to keep the shelves filled.
The plans for the courtyard design are ready to be sent out to bid.
B. Discussion of Library Commission Goals to Support the Library
Lani is still working on a list. Summer has been very busy, and she hopes to
have more time once school begins.
IX. NEW BUSINESS
A. Review of the Santa Clara County Library District Behavior Policy
Deputy County Librarian Chris Brown reviewed the policy, and asked for
feedback from the Commissioners. Discussion and suggestions followed.
The Commissioners agreed that a one-page document makes more sense
than a previous four-page policy.
Chris stated that the purpose of the policy is to ensure that each person
could benefit from Library access in a non-judgmental, safe, and welcoming
learning environment. He also mentioned that there has been an 85%
decrease in incidents since the security guard has been hired.
X. LIBRARY REPORTS
A. Report from Nancy Howe, County Librarian
Deputy County Librarian Chris Brown presented the monthly report for
Nancy Howe.
B. Report from Lani Yoshimura, Gilroy Librarian
Lani gave her monthly report on the Gilroy Library. She also spoke about
how the County DA Office worked with the Library to reunite people with
their lost belongings after the Gilroy Garlic Festival Incident. She said it was
an amazing operation.
XI. COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Souza took her son to the Maker’s Faire, which they both
thoroughly enjoyed. She said it was a magical event. Commissioner Reddy
added that it was amazing. Lani said that the adults had as much fun as the
kids.
XII. STAFF COMMENTS
None.
XIII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
None.
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by Vice-Chair Souza at 8:07 p.m.
FUTURE MEETINGS
The next regular meeting of the Gilroy Library Commission will be held on
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. in the Gilroy Library Meeting
Room, 350 West Sixth Street, Gilroy, CA.
Lynne Conrotto, Office
Assistant II