HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022.06.28 @6:00 Approved Minutes
South San Francisco Public Library Board of Trustees
MeetingMinutes
June 28, 2022Main Library Auditorium
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:00P.M. via Teleconference meeting (Zoom).
ATTENDANCE
Library Trustees present:Mary Giusti,Liru Chin,and Claire Ramsey.Library Staff present:
Valerie Sommer, Library Director;andElia Moreno,Administrative Assistant II;
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Motion to approve the minutesas presentedfromtheMay24,2022,meeting was madeby Liru
Chin Secretary andsecondedby Claire Ramsey, Board Member.Roll call vote: Yes: Vice
President, Mary Giusti; Secretary, Liru Chin; and Board Member, Claire Ramsey. Absent:
President, Diane Huddleston and Board Member, HectorCamacho.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
COMMUNICATIONS:
a)Circulation, Reference Questions&LiteracyServicesStatistics (Attachment #1)
b)Library Articles, Issues & Programs (Attachment #2)
c)BoardAttendance Chart (Attachment #3)
Correction to attachment #3: Claire Ramsey absent May 24, 2022 Library Board of
Trustees Meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
New Main Library and Parks & Recreation Community Center Project(LPR)Update
The glass panel installation is nearly complete there are only 6 sections yet to be installed on the
El Camino Real side of the building. Unfortunately, some of the glass panels were damaged upon
delivery or during installation and arewaiting for replacements.Installation of utilities is in
progress including fire suppression, water, electrical and more. Donor wall options are currently
being explored, both, static displays,and possible digital options. Selection of FF&E is in progress;
further specification of audio/ visual priorities, zoom connectivity prioritylocations and costs.Due
ensure in time delivery for the opening of the building,including Library security gates and AMH
system. Adjustments are being made to the landscape design to ensure plants do not obscure
signage to the new building.
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NEW BUSINESS
Discussion and Motion to Amend the Library Use Policy
Agenda itemto discuss and amend the Library Use Policyhas been moved to the next Library
Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
Discussion and Motion to Amend the Materials Selection, Deselection and Access Policy
Agenda item to discuss and amend the Materials Selection, Deselection and Access Policy has
been moved to the next Library Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
AGENDA BUILDING
NewCommunity Civic Center Campus Update;Amended Library Use Policy and Library
Materials Selection,Deselectionand Access Policy updates;Library | Parks & RecreationRoom
Names; Project Read VITA Program;Bulletin Board and Free Literature Policy update.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Holiday Schedule: All Library facilities, including Main and Grand Libraries and the Community
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Learning Center, will be closed on Sunday, July 3and Monday, July 4in observance of
Independence Day.
The South San Francisco Public Library Book Club meets virtually via Zoom on the third Tuesday
of each month at 6:00 P.M. The Julybook club selection is The Dutch HousebyAnn Patchett.
Please email [email protected] the Zoom link.
Learn about bats, live and up close! As part of our Summer Learning Challenge, NorCal Bats will
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be making a virtual presentation on Saturday, July 9beginning at 2:00 PM. Register hereto learn
about bats and their value in the natural world.
SSFPL is honored to, once again, partner with the San Mateo County History Museum for their
annual Victorian Days Walking Tour! Learn the fascinating early hist
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main thoroughfare, Grand Avenue, on Saturday, July 23, 10:00 AM. Participants will first gather
at the Grand Avenue Library for a brief presentation before the tour. For more information, contact
[email protected]. Please RSVP hereto participate.
GOOD AND WELFARE
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:14P.M.
Respectfully Submitted:
Liru Chin, LibraryBoard of Trustees Secretary
Valerie Sommer, Library Director