HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-11-16 LBOT MinutesBoard of Library Trustees Minutes: November 16, 2017 1
PALM SPRINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
MINUTES
Palm Springs Public Library November 16, 2017
The Learning Center
1. CALL TO ORDER
President Willison called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL PRESENT
Harry Courtright Yes
Ashley Dunphy Yes
Linda Futterer Yes
Ed McBride Yes
Ron Willison Yes
STAFF PRESENT: Jeannie Kays, Director of Library Services.
CITY STAFF PRESENT: Lisa Brock, Library Operations and Collection Manager; Julie Warren,
Library Services and Public Relations Manager.
PUBLIC PRESENT: Cathy Brant, Franco Laurie, Jacque Wachs, Neil McLean, Melanie Freeland,
Richard Stoner, Scott Severson, Arthur Dyson, Frank Urrutia, Kerry Parker, Jackie Vinkler
3. POSTING OF AGENDA: Director Kays reported that the agenda was posted on the Library’s website
and at City Hall on or before November 9, 2017.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF: The minutes of October 26, 2017 meeting were accepted.
5. ADDED STARTERS: None
6. PUBLIC COMMENTS: None
7. TREASURER’S REPORT: Treasurer Futterer gave the report.
9. A. moved up at this time.
9. A. Main Library Renovation Architectural Proposals
Two proposals were presented to the Library Board. Neil McLean presented for Gensler and Frank
Urrutia and Arthur Dyson presented for Urrutia Marks Architects and Dyson Siegrist Janzen
Architects. Each was given 17 minutes for their presentation and had time for questions after.
Harry Courtright left following the presentations..
8. REPORT FROM FOPSL LIAISON: Jacque Wachs gave the report. The first Palm Springs Speaks even
took place and it was a good event with a good turnout. They are bringing two more authors to the Coachella
Valley: Deepak Chopra and Lisa Scottoline. More information and tickets are available at
www.palmspringsspeaks.org. They are planning two Modernism Week events on February 22nd; a self-
guided tour of Dr. Hugh Stephens home and a lecture by Alan Hess on Desert as Muse. Their annual
meeting will be at the Gloria Swanson estate on Sunday, March 25 at 2 pm. During Friends of the Librar y
week the winner of the bookmark design contest was announced at an ice cream social; the Mayor attended
and presented the Friends with a proclamation of merit. They also had a raffle and a book sale during the
week.
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9. LEGISLATIVE ACTION
9. B. Welwood Patio Design
Director Kays gave the report. HSPB subcommittee met and reviewed the plans and gave
feedback. Franco Laurie from Public Works sent their comments to the landscape architect. The
revisions will be presented to the HSPB subcommittee in December. No action at this time. The
subcommittee suggested adding tortoises in the design and suggested Astroturf be put down. The
subcommittee was presented with samples of different wood materials. The enclosure around the
HVAC needed to be larger to ensure air is able to circulate. The designs will come back to the
Library Board before going out to bid. Treasurer Futterer asked how much the City is going to be
pay towards the project. No action was taken.
9. C. Committee Appointments
Postponed
9. D. Discussion of Henry Weiss Report
Postponed
9. E. Library Bylaws
Postponed
10. REPORT FROM STAFF REPRESENTATIVE
Palm Springs Speaks: 330-350 attended Dan Savage event. Very pleased with result. Next
event is Deepak Chopra, Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Richards Center for the Arts at Palm
Springs High School. Proceeds benefit Friends of the Palm Springs Library and Palm Springs
Cultural Center equally. Everyone will get a copy of Deepak’s latest book, The Healing Self: A
Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life. Book release
date: Jan 30, 2018.
All Staff Day: Library was closed Friday, November 3, 2017 for our annual All Staff Day. Had an
amazing experience attending one day of California Library Association’s annual conference in
Riverside, CA.
Library Closed: Close at 6 p.m. November 22. Closed November 23 and 24 for Thanksgiving;
December 25 and 26 for Christmas.
Welwood Murray Memorial Library: Closed November 23 for Thanksgiving and December 25
for Christmas.
Santa and Mrs. Claus Open House: Wednesday, December 6. This year Santa and Mrs.
Claus will be available for photographs 4:00 p.m . - 8:00 p.m. Bring your cameras. Crafts will be
available while you wait or after you visit.
Decorating the Library for the Holidays: Thursday, November 30. 8:00 a.m. Always looking
for volunteers to help.
Volunteer Holiday Party: Tuesday, December 19 3:30 p.m. The Learning Center at the library.
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12. REPORT FROM LIBRARY FOUNDATION LIAISION
None
13. TRUSTEE COMMENTS & REQUESTS
President pro tem Dunphy complimented the Halloween program at the Library. Trustee McBride
complimented the Palm Springs Speaks program. President Willison thanked the library staff and
volunteers that helped out at Palm Springs Speaks.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The November regular meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED,
Jeannie Kays
Director of Library Services