HomeMy WebLinkAboutBoard of Library Trustees 2018-11-13 Minutes
Gary O. Phillips, Mayor • John Gamblin, Vice Mayor • Maribeth Bushey, Councilmember • Kate Colin, Councilmember • Andrew Cuyugan McCullough, Councilmember
Location: SRPL, Downtown Library Meeting Room
Date: 11/13/18
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Chair, Presiding: Melanie Leavitt Cantarutti
Members Present: Jaimi Cortes
Josh Libresco
Melanie Leavitt Cantarutti
Scott Harrup (Alternate)
Doug Van Gessel
Robert Ross
Others Present: Henry Bankhead, Interim Director
Jim Schutz, City Manager
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
The agenda was unanimously approved on a motion by Libresco and a second by
Harrup.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
October minutes were unanimously approved on a motion by Cantarutti and a
second by Libresco.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Susan Clark, local resident, spoke about the recent Libraries Lead the Way initiative
and asked the question” What big ideas are coming with regards to the new library
facilities process?’.
DISCUSSION
City Manager Jim Schutz explained the reasoning behind combining Library with
Community Services to create efficiencies, increase collaboration on programs and
services and capitalize on people, buildings and equipment as shared resources. Jim
also explained that the communication process was intentional abou t informing the
staff of the change before the Board as it was important that the staff hear the
message from Jim directly. Several Board members expressed disagreement with
the communication philosophy. The City Manager and Interim Library director
fielded additional questions. The Board requested to be kept informed about the
ongoing process.
SRPL BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MEETING SUMMARY
Gary O. Phillips, Mayor • Maribeth Bushey, Vice Mayor • Kate Colin, Councilmember • John Gamblin, Councilmember • Andrew Cuyugan McCullough, Councilmember
CORRESPONDENCE
None.
REPORT FROM LIBRARY DIRECTOR
Bankhead described the purpose of the new DVD drop and highlighted the
participation of three library staff in the November 6th Demo Day, the presentation
of the projects from the second round of Learning Labs.
REPORT FROM LIBRARY SUPPORT GROUPS AND OTHER RELATED GROUPS
Friends of the Library: Bankhead reported that the friends would be meeting the
following day.
SRPL Foundation: Bankhead recounted that the Foundation held their annual
dinner on the 8th at 6 p.m. at the San Rafael Yacht Club, which was attended by
Board member Libresco. Chris Noll of Noll & Tam architects spoke about several
library projects and gave an overview of the options that have been identified in
the current New Library Facilities Planning Project.
Special Library Parcel Tax Committee: Bankhead reported that the committee
had met on October 22nd and November 7th and would be meeting again on
November 26th.
OLD BUSINESS
Bankhead presented and updated food policy with changed wording, substituting
“permitted” for “encourage” and adding ”in designated areas”. The board approved
the new food policy which reads:
”to enjoy library materials and services fully, the following are permitted in
designated areas:
Responsible consumption of individually packaged food and drinks; full meals and
pungent foods should be consumed outside the library.:
NEW BUSINESS
Bankhead reported on the second round of community meetings and observed that
in the aggregate attendance was up from the previous round with about 25 people
attending each of the three meetings. He mentioned that at the Pickleweed meeting
numerous people used the translation services.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Henry Bankhead