2025-05-13 Library Board of Trustee AgendaAGENDA
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
6:00 PM
PUBLIC LIBRARY - SUE CARTER ROOM
111 W. MARIPOSA AVEUNE
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
MAY 13, 2025
MEMBERS OF LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Kristie Sherrill
Carol Ericson
Barbara Yatabe
Janice Merva
Eric Hoffman
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upon properly posted and listed agenda items. Any writings or documents given to a
majority of the Library Board of Trustees, regarding any matter on this agenda, that the
City received after issuing the agenda packet are available for public inspection in the
Public Library at the Information Desk, during normal business hours. Such documents
may be posted on the City's website at www.elsegundo.org and additional copies will be
available at the meeting.
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business that is within the jurisdiction of the Library Board of Trustees and/or items
listed on the agenda during the Public Communications portion of the Meeting. The time
limit for comments is five (5) minutes per person. Before speaking to the Library Board
of Trustees, please state: your name, residence, and organization/group you represent,
if desired. Please respect the time limits.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Government Code Section 54953(q), the City Council has
adopted a reasonable accommodation policy to swiftly resolve accommodation
requests. The policy can also be found on the City's website
at https.11www.else__gundo.org/povemmentldepartmentslcitV-clerk. Please contact
the City Clerk's Office at (310) 524-2308 to make an accommodation request or to
obtain a copy of the policy.
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person, 30-minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of S50 or more to
communicate to the Library Board of Trustees on behalf of another, and employees
speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing
the Library Board of Trustees. Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and
punishable by a fine of S250. While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not
allow action on any item not on the agenda.
A. CONSENT
1. Library Board of Trustees Minutes
Recommendation -
1. Approve the Library Board of Trustees meeting minutes of March 11,
2025.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
B. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
C. NEW BUSINESS
2. Approval of Additional Changes to Library Rules of Conduct
Recommendation -
1. Review and approve the latest revision of the Library Rules of Conduct,
which prohibits food and eating in the Library.
2. Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item.
D. REPORTS - LIBRARY MANAGER
E. REPORTS - SCHOOL DISTRICT LIBRARIAN
F. REPORTS - FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY
G. REPORTS - LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ADJOURNMENT
POSTED:
DATE: May 8, 2025
TIME: 12:00 p.m.
BY: Mark Herbert
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El Segundo Public Library Rules of Conduct
Welcome to the El Segundo Public Library ("Library'). We provide a comfortable, safe, and
welcoming public library and connect people of all ages to information, experiences, and ideas
to help them learn and be successful. This Library Use Policy ("Policy") establishing Library Rules
of Conduct ("Rules") protects the rights of our customers, staff and volunteers while ensuring
the preservation of library materials and facilities.
To be present on Library property, you must comply with this Policy. Persons who engage in
these behaviors will be asked to leave the facility by the authority of a supervising staff person.
Anyone asked to leave the Library more than three times within a 30-day period may have their
Library privileges suspended by the Library Manager. Staff may seek assistance from the El
Segundo Police Department ("ESPD") to deal with theft, vandalism, assault, battery,
harassment, child abandonment, persons failing to leave the Library premises when requested
to leave in a timely manner, and, whenever necessary, to enforce these Rules. This Policy is
adopted pursuant to California Education Code §§ 18919 and 18960; and El Segundo City
Council Resolution No. 3665 (December 4, 1990).
The following are prohibited activities:
Level One: Patron is expected to comply or leave the premises. Library privileges may be
revoked for up to 3 months for non-compliance or repeat offenses.
• Partially or completely obstructing aisles, entrances, or exits, or otherwise preventing
free movement within the Library.
• Riding bicycles, skates, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, electric bicycles, and electric
scooters on Library premises. Skates, small scooters, and skateboards may be carried in
and stored in a safe manner.
• Eating in the Library, except Library sponsored or permitted events.
• Entering the library without shoes and garments that cover the upper and lower torso.
Patrons may not remove shoes or garments covering their upper and lower torso while
in the Library.
• Disruptive conduct or loud conversation.
• Use of electronic devices, including cell phones, which becomes too loud or disruptive to
other patrons. Library staff will have the final authority on determining disruptive noise
levels.
• Bringing animals into the facility except service animals.
• Using restrooms for bathing, shaving, washing hair or clothes.
• Placing feet on tables or chairs; using more than one seat or table space per person; or,
rearranging Library furniture.
• Sitting or lying on the floor, in the aisle, or on staircases in the Library, except for (a)
Library programming with the consent of Library staff, and (b) children and their parent
or guardian using the Youth Services area of the Library.
• Sleeping in the Library or on Library grounds, except for children ages 4 years and under.
"Library grounds" includes the exterior of the Library building and areas necessary for
ingress and egress therein and excludes adjacent areas, including El Segundo Library
Park.
• Bringing sleeping bags, tarps, bed rolls, mats, or blankets into the Library. Blankets may
be brought into the Library by parents or guardians for use by children.
• Bringing in items such as containers, packages, briefcases, luggage, carts, or bundles
that exceed 26" x 16" x 15", except for strollers, car seats and other carriers necessary
for the transport of children to the Library so long as the child is seated in the carrier
when entering and exiting the Library.
• Leaving personal belongings unattended on Library property. The Library is not
responsible for lost, damaged or stolen personal belongings. Unattended belongings
may be picked up and stored by Library staff or the El Segundo Police Department.
• Entering the Library with hygiene conditions including, but not limited to, noxious
clothing or body odor, insects or pests or with unsanitary belongings that interfere with
the use and enjoyment of the Library by other patrons or with the functioning of Library
staff.
• Use of strong fragrances which interferes with use of the Library by others.
• Sitting or lying upon Library furniture while wearing clothing that is soiled in such a
manner that it is likely to stain the furniture.
• Professional photography and filming without prior approval of the City.
• Selling any product, service, or item on Library premises. (Friends of the Library sales or
special Library approved events are the exception.)
• Posting or distributing printed materials without staff approval.
• Using Library phones for personal use except for emergency situations.
Level Two: Library privileges may be revoked for up to 1 year or more.
• Theft of Library property.
• Trespassing in nonpublic areas when the Library is open.
• Defacing Library property, including furniture, carpet, materials, equipment, or
restroom facilities.
• Written or implied threats, or harassing or intimidating other patrons or staff, verbally
or by stalking, staring, or touching. Any sexual acts or indecent exposure.
• Using tobacco products, electronic or vaping devices or substances, alcohol, or drugs in
the Library. Being discovered by staff under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Damaging, removing, altering, or bypassing Library software or hardware.
• Possession of a weapon on Library grounds.
• Being in the Library before or after Library hours.
Enforcement
The enumerated prohibited activities are not intended to be a complete list, but are intended
for guidance only. Education Code § 18960 provides that "any person who violates any rule,
regulations, or bylaw may be fined or excluded from the privileges of the library." Library staff
and/or ESPD officers are authorized to expel persons who, advised of the regulations above, fail
to comply with them. Such personnel also reserve the right to take appropriate action(s)
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against any other behavior which can reasonably be deemed to be disruptive or offensive to
Library patrons or staff. Any violation of these Rules or violation of local, state or federal law in
the Library may be addressed by Library staff in the following manner:
• Verbal warning (e.g., notification of violation and reference to these Rules).
• Instruction to leave the Library immediately and not to return for the rest of the day.
• Suspension of borrowing privileges with respect to any item in the Library.
• Suspension of Library privileges including removal from, and denial of access to, all
Library services and facilities for up to one year depending on the severity and/or
number of the violation(s).
• Criminal sanctions including arrest or prosecution. If an individual intentionally
interferes with Library employees in the performance of their duties or obstructs or
intimidates staff or patrons and refuses to leave the premises after being requested to
leave by staff or an ESPD officer, the person will be subject to arrest and prosecution
under California Penal Code § 602.1.
• Enforcement pursuant to 9-7-2 of the El Segundo Municipal Code.
The above remedies may be cumulatively applied.
Appeal of Suspension
Anyone who has been suspended from library use may challenge the suspension. To request a
review of the suspension, please call Library Administration at (310) 524-2732 for a copy of the
Request for Appeal of Library Suspension Form, download here, or obtain it from the City
Clerk's office. Complete the form and deliver it to the City Clerk's office at 350 Main Street, El
Segundo, California 90245 within 7 days of the start of the suspension. The written appeal will
be reviewed by the City Manager within 30 business days of the receipt of the request for an
appeal. The suspension will remain in effect during the appeal process. The City Manager's
decision is final.
Youth Services Policy
The El Segundo Public Library welcomes and encourages minors (individuals under the age of
18) to visit library premises, use library resources and services, and attend Library events. For
this section, caregiver is defined as an adult with the social and emotional maturity, as well as
physical ability, to aid and be responsible for the behavior of another person in their care.
These additional standards apply to minors to protect their safety and the safe functioning of
library premises.
• Minors age 8 or younger shall not be unattended on Library premises at any time. Such
minors must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times.
• Minors who, due to social, emotional, and/or physical reasons, require supervision to be
safe on Library premises shall not be unattended on Library premises at any time. Such
minors must be accompanied by a caregiver at all times.
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• Families should consider the following when deciding whether their minor child is ready
to visit the Library on their own:
• A minor age 8 or younger may not be unaccompanied on Library premises.
• Library staff cannot, and will not, act in place of a caregiver, parent, or guardian. It is the
responsibility of the caregiver, parent, or guardian to ensure the appropriate behavior of
the minors under their care in the Library.
• Library staff is not responsible if a minor leaves Library premises.
• The Library is a public building, open to all members of the community, and Library staff
is not responsible for monitoring interactions between library users.
• The Library contains collections for all ages, as well as unfiltered internet access, and
Library staff is not responsible for monitoring minors' access to such collections.
• Minors who engage in prohibited activities listed on pages one and two of this
document may be asked to leave the facility.
Adults may use the Youth Services area of the Library if they are using the collection, or if they
are accompanied by a minor. California Penal Code § 653b makes it unlawful to delay, to linger,
or to idle about a public place where children congregate without lawful business for being
present.
Approved by the Library Board of Trustees November 12, 2024
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