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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 08171993 - 1.69 TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Anne Marie Gold, County Librarian DATE: August 17, 1993 SUBJECT: Library Meeting Room Policy SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 93/525 regarding County Library Meeting Room Policy. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The Board of Supervisors adopted a new Library Meeting Room Policy on November 17, 1992. In June 1993 the United States Supreme Court, in Lamb's Chapel v. Center Moriches Union Free School District, broadened the interpretation of use of public facilities by religious groups commenting on social issues. The library meeting room policy is being revised to accommodate the new interpretation. Continued on Attachment: SIGNATURE: _RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON AUG 17 1993 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED_ OTHER_ VQTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND _UNANIMOUS (ABSENT CORRECT COPY OF ANA CTION TAKEN AND AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON DATE SHOWN. Attested AUG 17 1993 Contact: Anne Marie Gold, 646-6423 Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the CC: County Library Board of Supervisors and County Administrator County Adminis ator County Counsel By Deputy Clerk 161 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on August 17, 1993 , by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Powers, Smith, Bishop, McPeak and Torlakson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO. 93/ 525 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE USE OF MEETING ROOMS IN LIBRARIES Upon recommendation of the County Librarian, this Board adopts the following policy and rescinds all previously adopted policies and rules and regulations (including Resolution No. 92/793 in its entirety) for the use of meeting rooms in libraries: Contra Costa County Library POLICY FOR USE OF MEETING ROOMS IN LIBRARIES It is the policy of the Contra Costa County Library to encourage the use of library meeting rooms for educational, cultural and community related meetings, programs, and activities. NO-FEE USAGE Non-profit and civic organizations, for-profit organizations, schools and governmental organizations offering meetings, programs, or activities of educational, cultural or community interest may use the meeting room free of charge for meetings that are open to the general public, for which no admission fee is charged, and at which no soliciting or selling is done. FEE-BASED USAGE Non-profit and civic organizations, for-profit organizations, schools and governmental organizations may use the meeting room for a fee for meetings that are closed to the general public, for which an admission fee is charged, or at which soliciting or selling takes place. EDUCATIONAL USE Library meeting rooms are available to schools only for special meetings, programs, or activities. They may not be used for instructional purposes as a regular part of the curriculum. RELIGIOUS USE Library meeting rooms shall not be used for religious services or activities. APPLICATION FOR USE All groups requesting use of a library meeting room must fully complete an application form for each use. RULES FOR USE The County Librarian shall promulgate Rules for the implementation of this Policy. Such Rules may contain branch specific rules. The County Librarian may deny application or revoke permission previously granted when such application or permission is for a use not permitted by this Policy, when the applicant has violated the Rules promulgated by the County Librarian, or whenlhe meeting room is needed for library purposes. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the cc: County Library Board of Supervisors on the date shown. County Administrator ATTESTED: &4guist i Z i Count Counsel PHIL BAT ELOR,Clerk of the Board County of Supervisors and County Administrator RESOLUTION NO. 93/ 525 By ,Deputy t: eosxe.o.mtt TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS FROM: Anne Marie Gold, County Librarian DATE: August 17, 1993 SUBJECT: Policy for the Use of Exhibit Cases and The Display and Distribution of Non-Library Materials Policy SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt Resolution 93/526 regarding County Library Policy for the use of Exhibit Cases and The Display and Distribution of Non-Library Materials Policy. FINANCIAL IMPACT: None. BACKGROUND: The Board of Supervisors adopted a new Policy for the Use of Exhibit Cases and The Display and Distribution of Non-Library Materials for the County Library on June 8, 1993. In June 1993 the United States Supreme Court, in Lamb's Chapel v. Center Moriches Union Free School District, broadened the interpretation of use of public facilities by religious groups commenting on social issues. The library exhibit and display policy is being revised to accommodate the new interpretation. Continued on Attachment: SIGNATURE: C e(Lk _RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR _RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON AUG 17 1993 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED_ OTHER_ VQ-TE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND _UNANIMOUS (ABSENT ) CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS ON DATE SHOWN. Attested AUG 17 1993 Contact: Anne Marie Gold, 646-6423 Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the CC: County Library Board of Supervisors and County Administrator County Administrator County Counsel By Deputy Clerk (I:\bo.\*xhiblt.1) THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA Adopted this Order on August. 17, 1993 , by the following vote: AYES: Supervisors Powers, Smith, Bishop, McPeak and Torlakson NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION NO. 93/ 526 SUBJECT: IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE USE OF EXHIBIT CASES AND THE DISPLAY AND DISTRIBUTION OF NON-LIBRARY MATERIALS POLICY Upon recommendation of the County Librarian, this Board adopts the following policy and rescinds all previously adopted policies and rules and regulations (including Resolution No. 93/288 in its entirety) for the Use of Exhibit Cases and the Distribution of Non-Library Materials in libraries: Contra Costa County Library POLICY FOR THE USE OF EXHIBIT CASES AND THE DISPLAY AND DISTRIBUTION OF NON-LIBRARY MATERIALS POLICY It is the policy of the Contra Costa County Library to encourage the use of library exhibit cases and the display and distribution of non-library materials for cultural, educational, or civic purposes. Space is available for use by community groups and individuals. Such exhibits, displays, and materials are not intended to express the views of Contra Costa County or of the Library or its staff. They represent the views of the group or individual preparing the exhibit or providing the display and distribution. RELIGIOUS USE Such exhibits and displays and distributions shall not be used for religious services or activities. COMMERCIAL USE Such exhibits and displays and distributions shall not be used for commercial purposes. POLITICAL USE No exhibit or display or distribution shall advocate or support any political party or candidate for public office. APPLICATION FOR USE All groups or individuals requesting the use of a library exhibit case must fully complete the Application and Permit for Use of Exhibit Case prior to the exhibit. All groups or individuals requesting to post, display, or distribute materials must obtain prior authorization. RULES FOR USE The County Librarian shall promulgate rules for the implementation of this policy. Such rules may contain branch specific rules. The County Librarian may deny any application or revoke any permission previously granted when such application or permission is for a use not permitted by this policy, when the application has violated the rules promulgated by the County Librarian, or when the exhibit case or display area is needed for library purposes. I hereby certify that this Is a true and correct copy of cc: County Library an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. County Administrator ATTESTED: ..__ County Counsel aHIL BAVAELOR,Clerk of the Board Of Supervisors and County Administrator Resolution No. 93/526 ey ,Deputy