HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 11171992 - 1.107 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on November 17, 1992 , b the following vote:
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AYES: Supervisors Powers, Fanden, Schroder, Torlakson, McPeak
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
RESOLUTION NO. 92/ 793
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 78/322 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 purposes.
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 when the meeting room is needed for library purposes.
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County Administrator 1 hereby certify t;ic; :his is a true and c;r:ert coF;
an action t.ro m and on!orcd on the minu:3s o` `
County Auditor E3oao Of Su�erv' ts: on the date shown.
ATTESTED:
RESOLUTION NO. 92/ 793 PHIL BA—rCHELOR, Clork of the 13caro
of Supervisors and County Administrator
Dean
TO: BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
FROM: Anne Marie Gold, County Librarian
DATE: October 28, 1992
SUBJECT: Library Meeting Room Policy
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Adopt Resolution regarding County Library Meeting Room Policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Minimal increase in revenue .as a result of fee-based use of library meeting room. FY 1992/93 revenue
projected at $1 ,000.
BACKGROUND:
The Board of Supervisors last adopted a Meeting Room Policy for the library in 1978 (Resolution 78/322). q
In order for the use of library meeting rooms to be updated in accordance with current legal requirements,
the Meeting Room Policy has been reviewed, revised, and approved by library staff and County Counsel..
The Contra Costa County Library Commission has also approved the proposed Resolution.
Continued on Attachment: SIGNATURE: Cl
_RECOMMENDATION OF COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
_RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
APPROVE OTHER
SIGNATURE(S):
ACTION OF BOARD ON �'�I ��qa APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER_
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A TRUE AND
UNANIMOUS (ABSENT V'` ) CORRECT COPY OF AN ACTION TAKEN AND
AYES: NOES: ENTERED ON THE MINUTES OF THE
ABSENT: ABSTAIN: BOARD OF S PSORS ON DATE SHOWN.
Attested
Contact: Anne Marie Gold, 646-6423
Phil Batchelor, Clerk of the
CC: County Library 2:ard of Su:Dervisors and
County Administrator County Administrator
County Auditor
By eputy Clerk
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