09/09/2020 Library Commission Regular Meeting Adopted 11/18/2020
CITY OF GILROY
LIBRARY COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
7:00 p.m.
Gilroy Library Meeting Room
350 W. Sixth Street
Gilroy, CA 95020
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER – 7:14 p.m.
Attendee Name Title Status
Katherine Robinson Chair P
Michaela Gonzalez Vice Chair P
Sumana Reddy Commissioner A
Kathy Souza Commissioner P
Candice Whitney Commissioner A
II. SECRETARY'S REPORT - The Library Commision agenda was posted online
on September 3, 2020 and posted in the City Hall kiosk on September 4, 2020 .
III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. June 10, 2020 – Commissioner Souza motioned to approve the June
meeting minutes. Commissioner Commissioner Gonzalez seconded. Motion
passed 3-0-0.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Souza motioned to approve the September agenda.
Commissioner Gonzalez seconded. Motion passed 3-0-0.
V. INTRODUCTIONS
VI. Adam Henig, Recreation Manager – Henig is the new library commission staff
liason.
VII. Cassandra Wong, Gilroy Community Librarian Wong is the new community
librarian at Gilroy Library. She is replacing Lani Yoshimura, who retired. She
previously was a supervising librarian in Campbell.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA – no submissions.
IX. NEW BUSINESS - none
LIBRARY REPORTS
A. Gilroy Library Report for September 2020 – Wong provided an update of
how the library is delivering services during the Covid-19 pandemic. In
addition to having Gilroy Library serve as a pilot program for a soft
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reopening, the library is conducting curbside services; providing free wi-fi
services for students to use for distance learning; and developing virtual
programs for all ages and intersets (how to put on makeup, book club,
earning a high school degree, etc.). Gilroy Library is also serving meals to
families that are currently expericing food insecurity.
B. County Library Report for September 2020 – Deputy County Librarian
Chris Brown discussed the Library’s roles in a disaster, with staff serving as
disaster service workers, contract tracing, and housing a cooling center. He
discussed the various hours the curbside services operate, hoping to
accomdate the varied needs of its users. He discussed the new online high
school dipoloma program that the Library recently parntered with.
X. COMMISSION COMMENTS – Commissioner Robinson inquired about how
free meals were provided. Wong explained how it was through a
collaobrative effort. The meals are delivered and her staff delivers them to
those reciving them in the parking lot. Souza wanted to know if the library
was able to fill the gap in a lack of internet service for students engaging in
distance learning. Wong explained that they have allowed for its WiFi
internet service to extend beyond the walls of the library, so students can
use it during the school day.
XI. STAFF COMMENTS – Henig reminded commissioners to check their city email
accounts on a weekly basis.
XII. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – 2021 calendar at the next meeting.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT – 7:55 p.m.
Adam Henig
Recording Secretary
Recreation Division