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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
January 4, 2022
N.2 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING CHANGES TO
THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH A PROCESS FOR THE
PROMULGATION AND ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AT CITY
LIBRARIES
CONTACT: SUSAN ANDERSON, LIBRARY DIRECTOR
REDONDO BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY RULES OF CONDUCT
Approved by Redondo Beach Library Commission 5/8/06; revised 5/14/07, 5/13/14, 3/17/16, 10/25/17, 7/28/18; reviewed by Redondo Beach Library Commission 12/3/18. 1 REDONDO BEACH PUBLIC LIBRARY
RULES OF CONDUCT
Customers and staff using Library buildings and grounds have the right to use Library materials and services without being disturbed or impeded by others. to an environment that is secure and safe.
to materials, services, and facilities that are available and in good condition.
The following items are not allowed in the Library building or lobby areas:
Animals (except for service animals)
Bicycles
Containers, packages, luggage or bundles
Shopping carts
Sleeping bags, bedrolls, or blankets (small blankets for young children are welcome) Weapons, including but not limited to, guns and knives Behavior that interferes with a person’s reasonable use of the Library or with staff’s performance of Library business, that could or does result in injury to an individual or others, or that could or does result in damage to property shall not be permitted in the Library. Loud or boisterous talking, laughing or other noise which interferes with quiet study of other Library users is not permitted.
Unruly, offensive behavior and obscene language are prohibited at all times. Physical, sexual, or verbal abuse or harassment of other patrons or of Library staff is prohibited. Eating and smoking are not allowed in the Library or lobby. Drinks must have lids or caps and be kept covered.
Sleeping (except for children under the age of four years) is not permitted in the Library. Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs are not permitted in the Library. Use of any personal equipment shall not disturb others. Headphones must be used with listening devices.
No person or personal belongings shall obstruct Library entrances or exits or aisles or program areas or stairways in any manner, which impedes or restricts public access or presents a safety hazard.
Personal belongings may not obstruct free movement in aisles or use of Library facilities and equipment. No more than two bags per Library patron are allowed. The following rules apply to sports equipment:
Skating, rollerblading, and riding of scooters are not allowed in the Library or lobby area.
Scooters must be fully collapsed inside the Library and lobby area.
Skateboarding is not allowed in the Library or lobby, anywhere in the Civic Center, or the North Branch parking lot.
Individuals may not reserve seats and may not leave their materials unattended for more than 15 minutes. Materials left longer than the time limit may be removed by staff. The Library is not responsible for the loss of any personal possessions.
Approved by Redondo Beach Library Commission 5/8/06; revised 5/14/07, 5/13/14, 3/17/16, 10/25/17, 7/28/18; reviewed by Redondo Beach Library Commission 12/3/18. 2 The limit of chairs at each study table is four; only one person may sit on a chair. Each person at a table is to be seated while at the table.
Library equipment should not be unplugged from electrical outlets. The telephones at all desks are for Library business only unless authorized by staff. Recording, photographing is not allowed in the Library without the written permission of the Library Director or authorized staff and from the person(s) being recorded or photographed. Filming requires written permission of the Library Director and a film permit from the City of Redondo Beach and the written permission of the person(s) being filmed.
Panhandling, soliciting, distributing, selling, or offering to sell merchandise will not be allowed in the Library. However, Library staff may collect overdue fines, fees, and library donations. Library support organizations may conduct commercial transactions supporting Library purposes in locations and times authorized by Library staff.
Petitioning outside the Library must be done in accordance with the law. Behavior related to use of the computers and the study rooms must comply with the procedures and rules posted at the appropriate area.
Setting infants or children on desks, counters, or tables is a safety hazard and not permitted. The care and behavior of minor children visiting the Library is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. The Library does not act in loco parentis. Parents are advised that children under the age of 9 may not be left unattended in the Library. Library staff will contact the police if children under the age of 14 are left unattended in the Library after closing. Materials taken from the Library that have not been properly charged out will be considered Library theft. (California Education Code Section 19910 & California Penal Code Section 490.5 (a)) Defacing of Library property is prohibited by State Law (California Education Code Section 19910 & California Penal Code Section 490.5). The mutilation of Library materials or the annotation, highlighting, marking, or disfiguring of pages, abuse or vandalism of Library furniture, facilities, or equipment is prohibited. Placing feet on tables, tipping back in chairs, and scratching or any other activity which defaces, mars, or otherwise damages Library furniture, facilities, or equipment is considered abuse. Persons may not sit or lie upon Library furniture while wearing clothing that is soiled in such a manner that it is likely to soil or stain the furniture. Shirts and shoes must be worn in the Library and lobby areas to protect health and safety. Persons whose personal hygiene is offensive so as to interfere with other patrons’ use of Library facilities will be asked to leave the Library.
Public restrooms are not to be used as bathing facilities.
The Library reserves the right to require Library users to leave the Library premises if the Rules of Conduct are violated. If you refuse to leave, or otherwise continue prohibited behavior, the Redondo Beach Police will be contacted. Repeated violations of the Rules of Behavior may result in the limitation or revocation of Library privileges. In addition, criminal acts may result in arrest and prosecution to the full extent of the law. No person shall refuse to obey the reasonable requests of an employee of the Redondo Beach Public Library.