HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-2005 Library Commission MinutesDATE: January 26, 2005
TIME: 12 noon
LOCATION: Community Room
Saratoga Library
13650 Saratoga Avenue
Saratoga Ca 95070
1. Call to Order
Chair Gipstein called meeting to order at 12:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Commissioners Present:
Commissioners Excuse
Others Present: County
Thirmale
CITY OF SARATOGA
LIBRARY COMMISSION
MINUTES
Chiou, Grover, Lemmon, ilan, Stone
TY1, CO
Cervantes, Commune y 'an Dolly Barnes, Arts Commission
Liaison Taylor, Friends of Saratoga Libraries Representatives President Manzo Bill McDonnell, Staff
Liaison Burns, Assistant City Manager Lorie Tinfow, City Clerk Cathleen Boyer
3. Report on Posting of the Agenda
Burns reported that pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2, the agenda for this meeting was
properly posted on January 20, 2005.
4. Accept Agenda Items and Order
Grover/Nilan moved to accept agenda as presented. Motion passed 6 -0 -1.
5. Approval of Minutes of December 1, 2004, Meeting of the Library Commission
Lemmon/Grover moved to accept the December 1, 2004. Motion passed 6 -0 -1.
6. Oral Written Communication
Burns distributed Commission mail received at the City.
December 23, 2005 Email from Heritage Preservation Commission regarding the 4 Annual Mustard
Walk
2005 CALTAC Workshop Flyer
7. Old Business
A. Possible 2005 Library Ballot Measure
Cervantes was not present to provide an update on this item.
B. 05/06 Library Commission Work Plan Update
Barnes, Nilan, and Gipstein volunteered to participate on the subcommittee to draft the 05/6 Work Plan.
C. Installation of Antenna and Flagpole Update Burns, Staff Liaison
Burns reported that the Community Development Department rejected the first design.
D. Permanent recognition to the donors of the "Furnishing the Future Fund"
McDonnell reported that a volunteer installed the plaques.
E. Library Signage Subcommittee Update
Burns reported that the subcommittee met with Matt Novakovich and he approved the location of the
proposed sign. Burns recommended that the Library Commission stated that the next step would be to
choose a design and make a recommendation to the City Council for final approval.
F. Designated Parking for Friends of the Saratoga Libraries Volunteer Update Tinfow, Assistant
City Manager
Tinfow reported that the yellow curb has been changed to allow non commercial vehicles to load and
unload.
G. Library Construction Project List Tinfow, Assistant City Manager
Tinfow distributed the report and reviewed the progress to date.
8. New Business
A. Children's Library Services Baker, Children's Librarian
Baker distributed several flyers showcasing events offered by the Saratoga Library such as Valentine
Stories and Crafts, Glue and Go Costumes for Kids, Fantasy /Adventure Book Club, and the upcoming
Summer Reading Program.
9. Reports:
A. Melinda Cervantes, County Librarian
The month of February is officially "Silicon Valley Reads Month This year's book is "Epitaph of a
Peach: Four Seasons on My Family Farm," by David Mas Masumoto. Mr. Masumoto has been
scheduled for several speaking engagements during the month of February.
JPA is going forward with a May 3, 2005 Mail Ballot. JPA will meet tomorrow to review the ballot
language.
JPA has started to work on the 05 -06 Operating Budget to be presented to the Board of Supervisor in
the early spring.
Two new staff members have been hired at the Saratoga Library in the Children's section.
B. Ruth Gipstein, Chair
Welcomed the two new Commissioners Alice Chiou and Bonnie Stone. Requested from staff copies of
the Commissioners handbook and introduced the new staff liaison.
C. Peggy Baker, Community Librarian
No report
D. Mary Lou Taylor, Art Commission Liaison to Library Commission
Announced that Bonnie Stone's work is currently being displayed on the Art Wall along with
another artist.
Arts Commission recently juried 72 artists' submissions for an opportunity to display their work in
2005 on the Art Wall. Taylor noted that last year the Arts Commission only received 36
applications.
Stated that the Commission is still working on the banner to hang on art wall that read "Saratoga
Arts commission
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E. Marcia Manzo, Friends of the Saratoga Libraries
Noted that the Friends donated $10,000 towards the County Library's ballot measure campaign.
Announced the following events sponsored by the Friends:
o March 2, 2005 Sandlot Stories
o March 9, 2005 Presentation by Gay Strand, Administrative Services Manager,
County Library
o March 24, 2005 "Breakfast in the Orchard" featuring David Mas Masumoto
F. Lori Burns, Staff Liaison
Stated that the City Council would present the County with a proclamation declaring the month of
February "Silicon Valley Reads Month Burns asked if anyone from the County was available that
evening to accept the proclamation.
Distributed an updated Commission roster and a flyer on the new library in Seattle, Washington.
10. Agenda Items for Next Meeting February 23, 2005
Antenna on Flag Pole
New Sign
Installation of Signs Related to "Furnishing the Future' Campaign
Work Plan
Library Construction Project List
SCCL Finances Gay Strand
11. Adjournment
Stone/Nilan moved to adjourn meeting at 2:00 p.m. Motion passed 6 -0 -1.
Prepared by:
Cathleen Boyer, CMC
City Clerk
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