06/10/2020 Library Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 09/09/2020
CITY OF GILROY
LIBRARY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
JUNE 10, 2020
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 meeting was called to order at 7:04 PM.
Attendee Name Title Status Arrived
Katherine Robinson Chair Present
Michaela Gonzalez Vice-Chair Absent
Sumana Reddy Commissioner Late 7:13 PM
Kathy Souza Commissioner Present
Candice Whitney Commissioner Present
II. SECRETARY'S REPORT
The agenda was posted on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at 3:20 PM.
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. February 12, 2020Accepted
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Commissioner Whitney moved to approve the agenda. Commissioner
Souza seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0.
V. INTRODUCTIONS
Brief introductions of commissioners, library and city staff present.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Update on Gilroy Plaza
1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action: Receive and Comment on Update on Gilroy Plaza
Report
VIII. LIBRARY REPORTS
A. County Library Report for June 2020
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1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action: Receive and Comment on County Library Report
B. Gilroy Library Report for May 2020
1. Staff Report: Carina Baksa, Management Analyst
2. Public Comment
3. Possible Action: Receive and Comment on Gilroy Library Report
IX. COMMISSION COMMENTS
Commissioner Reddy brought up a point that virtual classes were limited to
few people to attend them and other limitations of the format. Library staff
responded that they are working with the instructors and their preferences to
make them feel comfortable when offering these courses.
X. STAFF COMMENTS
Lani reported that after 46 years with the library, she will be retiring probably
in July or early August. Commissioners expressed their gratitude for her
service and Lani promised to continue to be involved.
XI. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
1) Timeline for new Librarian to replace Lani - Deputy County Librarian
Chris Brown stated that it would depend on County processess since all
County hiring has been frozen and although the Library has it's own
funding, it still depends on Co unty HR to do the recruitment process.
2) Timeline to reopen the Library - Deputy County Librarian Chris Brown
stated they are waiting to hear from the County on the proper procedures to
follow and timeframe.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:52 PM.
The next Library Commission Meeting will be on September 9, 2020 at 7:00
PM. Location is to be determined at a later date.
Carina Baksa
Recording Secretary
Recreation Department