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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Library Trustees 2020-08-11 Minutes1 BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES MINUTES _____________________________________________________________________________________________ San Rafael Library – 1100 E Street, San Rafael, CA August 11, 2020 – 4:30 P.M. Virtual Meeting Recording Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gbNspwVmWDQ CALL TO ORDER Chair Libresco called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M. Roll Call Present: Chair Libresco Trustee Cortes Trustee Duque Hughes Trustee Fromm Trustee Lentini Trustee Ross – joined meeting at 5:30 PM Absent: None Also Present: Susan Andrade-Wax, Library & Recreation Director Henry Bankhead, Assistant Library & Recreation Director/City Librarian Jinder Banwait, Administrative Analyst Jill Harris, Supervising Librarian AGENDA AMENDMENTS None. MINUTES 1. Approve Regular Meeting Minutes of July 14, 2020 The minutes of July 14, 2020 were approved as submitted. Trustee Cortes moved, and Trustee Fromm seconded to approve the minutes of the July 14, 2020 meeting. Ayes: Trustees: Cortes, Duque Hughes, Fromm & Libresco 2 Noes: Trustees: None Absent: Trustees: Ross Abstain: Trustees: Lentini Minutes approved as submitted MEETING OPEN TO THE PUBLIC 2. Introductions/Awards/Recognitions/Presentations A. Introductions of new Board Member (alternate) Cheryl Lentini Trustees introduced themselves and welcomed Trustee Lentini to the Board of Library Trustees. B. Racial and Social Equity – Ms. Harris Supervising Librarian Jill Harris presented the staff presentation. Staff responded to questions from the Trustees. Chair Libresco invited public comment; however, there was none. Trustees provided comments. Trustee Cortes provided feedback and suggested continuing the discussion in an upcoming meeting about the library potentially eliminating fines/fees. Trustee Fromm provided feedback and suggested doing older adult outreach. Trustee Fromm provided feedback and suggested providing additional material about antisemitism. PUBLIC COMMENT: Stacey (no last name) 3. Public Comment from the audience regarding items not listed on the agenda None MATTERS BEFORE THE BOARD 4. Review of Draft Teen Space Safety Policy – Mr. Bankhead Henry Bankhead, Assistant Library and Recreation Director, presented the staff report. Staff responded to questions from the Trustees. Chair Libresco invited public comment; however, there was none. Trustees provided comments. 3 5. Review of FY 2019-2020 Fourth Quarter Library Budget Report – Mr. Bankhead Henry Bankhead, Assistant Library and Recreation Director, presented the staff report. Staff responded to questions from the Trustees. Chair Libresco invited public comment; however, there was none. Trustees provided comments. Board Member Ross joined the meeting at approximately 5:30 P.M. 6. Review of 2020 Revised Library Board of Trustees Workplan – Mr. Bankhead & Ms. Andrade-Wax Susan Andrade-Wax, Library & Recreation Director and Henry Bankhead, Assistant Library and Recreation Director, presented the staff report. Staff responded to questions from the Trustees. Chair Libresco invited public comment; however, there was none. Trustees provided comments. Trustee Ross provided feedback and suggested we invest the donated trust funds to maximize impact. Ms. Andrade-Wax shared that the City Finance Director will be attending an upcoming meeting where she can address the City’s investment strategies. BOARD REPORTS AND COMMENTS 7. None STAFF REPORTS AND COMMENTS 8. Staff provided updates regarding the following meetings and events: A. Measure D Parcel Tax Committee Meeting on August 18, 2020. B. Friends of the San Rafael Public Library Lawn Book Sale tentatively scheduled for September 26, 2020. Site Specific Plan safety guidelines will be implemented. C. San Rafael Public Library Foundation The San Rafael Public Library Foundation met virtually through Zoom. They discussed the upcoming fundraising appeal letter to their membership. D. MARINet Board The MARINet Board discussed whether to offer Kanopy as a consortium. They also discussed the Califa Membership fees. 4 E. NorthNet Board No update. F. New Library Building Update A meeting is scheduled with the consultant and an update will be available next month. G. City Librarian Update The library is now providing curbside display of new books/items at the window near the E St. entrance. Items displayed are available to checkout at the door. NEXT MEETING: September 8, 2020 FUTURE AGENDA TOPICS • Update about any feedback from library users about what is and isn’t working with the library curbside service. Mr. Bankhead provided an update and may provide additional information at the next meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 6:12 P.M.