HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - LIBRARY CODE OF CONDUCT AMENDAgenda Item: 14
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL
DATE: January 24, 2023
SUBJECT: FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SANTA
CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 2 PERTAINING TO THE
LIBRARY CODE OF CONDUCT
DEPARTMENT: Human Resources and Library Services
PRESENTER: Shannon Vonnegut
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Board of Library Trustees approve the revised Library Code of Conduct and recommend
codification.
City Council introduce an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.70.040 OF THE
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO LIBRARY CODE OF
CONDUCT," waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only, as listed on the agenda,
pass to second reading and determine the ordinance is exempt from CEQA.
BACKGROUND
Chapter 2.70.040 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code addresses the Santa Clarita Public
Library's (Library) Code of Conduct. The intent of the Code of Conduct is to provide a safe and
appropriate environment within the Library that allows all patrons to use Library services and
resources to the fullest extent, to enable Library staff to provide Library services and resources,
to prevent disruption to such Library services and resources, and to foster an atmosphere of
mutual respect and courtesy for all patrons, volunteers and staff in the Library.
The current Library Code of Conduct was last revised in 2017; however, it is recommended that
additional revisions be included to ensure that the Library can remain a peaceful, quiet, and
orderly environment. The three proposed revisions are summarized below.
• The first revision updates the definitions of the "children's area" and the "teens area" of
the Library. These definitions are important designations, needed to limit the presence of
unaccompanied adults in areas of the Library that are specifically geared toward minor
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patrons.
• The second revision will be adding language under the Criminal Conduct section that
states the sale, distribution, or exhibition of obscene materials in a Library is a punishable
crime.
• The third revision will state that the open display of obscene images is not allowed at the
Library.
The Municipal Code outlines circumstances in which a Library patron could have their Library
privileges suspended. The Code currently ties a suspension period to the number of violations a
patron committed, without regard for the severity of the violation. For example, an individual
who displays loud or disruptive behavior in the Library can be subject to having their Library
privileges suspended for a week. This same one -week suspension also applies to someone who
possesses weapons on Library premises. In order to clarify and establish specific suspension
consequences, basing suspension upon the nature of the prohibited conduct, staff recommends
amending the Municipal Code as outlined in the attached ordinance.
The proposed revisions to the Library's Code of Conduct would promote enhanced public safety
and address the escalation of incidents by allowing the Library to temporarily ban individuals,
based on the nature of their prohibited conduct. An updated Code of Conduct will assist staff,
volunteers and patrons in promoting safe, healthy, barrier -free access to all the resources and
programs the Santa Clarita Public Library has to offer, and better address incidents as they arise.
CEQA REVIEW
City staff recommends that the Council determine that the project is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines, sections
15060(c)(2), 15060(c)(3), 15378, 15061(b)(3) and 15321 as more particularly described in
Section 2 of the attached ordinance.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
None by this action.
ATTACHMENTS
Library Code of Conduct Amendment Ordinance
Redline - Code of Conduct
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ORDINANCE NO. 23-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 2.70.040 TO THE SANTA CLARITA
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO LIBRARY CODE OF CONDUCT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS.
A. Pursuant to Chapter 2.70 of the Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC), the City of Santa
Clarita (City) has established the Santa Clarita Public Library (Library) and may appoint a
Board of Library Trustees (Board) to manage the Library.
B. The Board has established a Library Code of Conduct, which outlines a person's
privilege to use Library services and resources in a manner that does not unreasonably
interfere with the rights of other persons to use such services and resources, and further a
peaceful, quiet, and orderly environment to learn.
C. In 2019, there were at least 119 incidents reported at Library branch locations. These
incidents resulted in calls to local law enforcement and arrests for grand theft, annoyance of
minors, and other disruptive behaviors. This number of incidents was not out of line with
previous years since the City took over the library system.
D. To ensure that all persons may use the Library's services and resources without
unreasonable interference or disruption, the Board and the City Council wish to incorporate
the regulations outlined in the Library Code of Conduct into the Municipal Code so the City
may more effectively enforce compliance with Library policies that further peaceful, quiet,
and orderly environment to learn.
SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS. The City Council exercises its
independent judgment and finds that this ordinance is not subject to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the State CEQA Guidelines, California Code of
Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, Sections: 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or
reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment); 15060(c)(3) (the activity is
not a project as defined in Section 15378);15061(b)(3), because the activity is covered by the
general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant
effect on the environment; and 15321, because the ordinance addresses law enforcement
activities. Because there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant adverse
effect on the environment, the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from CEQA.
SECTION 3. AMENDED SECTIONS. Amendment of Section 2.70.040. Sections
2.70.040(c)(13) and 270.040(d)(25) are added to Section 270.040 of Chapter 2.70 of the
Municipal Code, and Section 2.70.040(g) of Chapter 2.70 of the Municipal Code is amended, as
set forth in the attached Exhibit A.
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SECTION 4. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of
this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court
of competent jurisdiction, such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions of
this ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each and
every section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional
without regard to whether any portion of the ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid
or unconstitutional.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty
(30) days from its passage and adoption.
SECTION 6. PUBLICATION. City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance
and shall cause the same to be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 24th day of January, 2023.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
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MAYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 23- was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at
a regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th day of January, 2023. That thereafter, said
ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 24th
day of January 2023, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 23-
was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C_ 40806).
CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A
2.70.040 Library Code of Conduct.
A. Purpose. Section 2.70.040 establishes a Code of Conduct expected of persons using the
Santa Clarita Public Library (Library) and the processes to address violations of this Code of
Conduct. The purposes for the Code of Conduct are to ensure that all persons have the ability to
use Library services and resources, to ensure that Library staff may efficiently provide library
services and resources, to prevent disruption to such library services and resources, and to further
a peaceful, quiet, and orderly environment in which to learn.
B. Definitions.
"Children's area" means the areas of the Library specifically designated as such by the Library to
provide library services and resources that meets the needs of pre -teen and younger library users.
"Teens' area" means the areas of the Library specifically designated as such by the Library to
provide library services and resources that meets the needs of young -adult and teen library users
under age 18.
"Code" means the Santa Clarita Municipal Code.
"Crime" has the same definition as Penal Code § 15. A violation of Section 2.70.040 is a
misdemeanor crime under Government Code § 36900.
"Enforcement officer" means the City Manager, or the City Manager's designee. The City
Manager's designees include, without limitation: the Library Director and Library Branch
Managers, the Police Chief and Police Officers, and the City's Code Enforcement Supervisor
and Code Enforcement Officers.
"Library" means the all of the Santa Clarita Public Library branch locations, including but not
limited to their collection areas, meeting rooms, and stores.
"Library premises" means the Library, and Library grounds and parking facilities to the extent
that the grounds or parking facilities are owned, controlled, or maintained by the City.
"Library privileges" means the privilege of entering onto Library premises and utilizing any
services or resources of the Santa Clarita Public Library.
"Service Animal" means a dog that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for
an individual with a disability, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
"Shoe" means an item with a sole worn on the human foot.
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"Smoke" or "smoking" has the same definition contained in Section 9.50.020 of this Code.
"Wheeled conveyances" means any wheeled device used for conveyance or transportation,
including bicycles, skates, skateboards, collapsible scooters, wheelies, and hover boards. This
does not include medically required equipment, or wheelchairs or strollers carrying people who
cannot use the Library facilities without the assistance of such devices.
C. Criminal Conduct. A person may not commit or attempt to commit any crime punishable
under state or federal law or this Code on Library premises, including, but not limited to:
1. Assault or battery, as defined in Penal Code §§ 240 and 242.
2. Theft, as defined in Penal Code § 484.
3. Obstructing or intimidating business operators, public agencies, or customers, as
defined in Penal Code § 602.1.
4. Vandalism, as defined in Penal Code § 594.
5. Indecent exposure or lewd or obscene conduct, as defined in Penal Code § 314.
6. Possession of designated controlled substances, as defined in Health and Safety Code
§§ 11350 and 11351.
7. Disorderly conduct, as defined in Penal Code § 647.
8. Trespass, as defined in Penal Code §§ 602 and 634.
9. Smoking or using tobacco products, as defined in Section 9.50.030 of this Code.
10. Curfew violations, as defined in Chapter 11.56 of this Code.
11. Consumption of alcohol in a public place, as defined in Chapter 11.18 of this Code.
12. Aggressive solicitation, as defined in Chapter 11.35 of this Code.
13. Sale, distribution, or exhibition of obscene matter, as defined in Penal Code §§ 311
and 311.5.
D. Rules of Conduct. The following behaviors are disruptive and do not further a peaceful,
quiet, and orderly environment to learn. In addition to the criminal conduct listed in 2.70.040(C),
no person may engage in any of the following activities or behaviors while on Library premises:
1. Loud or disruptive behavior, including yelling, talking loudly, running, throwing
objects, abusive or threatening language, or other behavior which disturbs the quiet
environment of the Library.
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2. Use of profane, obscene, imminently threatening, or violent language toward Library
staff or other persons.
3. Harassment of or the making of unwanted verbal or physical advances toward Library
staff or persons on Library premises.
4. Possession of any unlawful or illegal substance on Library premises.
Use of personal equipment in the Library (such as cellular phones and audio players)
in a manner that is disruptive, noisy, or unsafe. Personal equipment or electronic
devices must be muted and made inaudible to other persons while in the Library. Cell
phones must be set to mute or vibrate.
6. Possession of any beverage in the Library without a spill -proof lid.
7. Consumption of any food or beverages in a non -designated location within the
Library.
8. Bringing, possessing, or maintaining on the Library premises any garbage or item that
emits a foul odor that disturbs other Library users or staff.
9. Bringing or using any shopping carts or other wheeled conveyances within the
Library, on entryways or walkways, in a manner that blocks any passageway on
Library premises.
10. Smoking or use of any tobacco products in the library or within 20 feet of entrances
to the Library.
11. Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages on Library premises, unless
otherwise approved by the City as part of a special event.
12. Leaving backpacks, suitcases, or other large items unattended in the Library (other
than leaving them at a study carrel while researching the collection for materials), or
keeping those items with one in a manner that obstructs entrances, exits, aisles or
passageways, or otherwise impedes access to Library resources and services.
13. Bringing animals, other than Service Animals there solely to assist a person with
disabilities with tasks directly related to that person's disability, into Library branch
locations, including but not limited to their collection areas, meeting rooms, and
stores.
14. Use of Library facilities for the purpose of sleeping, bathing, shaving, washing
clothes, or other similar activities.
15. Entering the Library or remaining in Library branch locations, including, but not
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limited to, their collection areas, meeting rooms, and stores, without wearing shoes,
clothes that cover the upper torso area, or clothes that cover the lower torso area.
16. Soliciting, panhandling, selling products without written authorization from Library
staff, or otherwise conducting business (including tutoring for a fee) within the
Library.
17. By a person 18 years of age or older, and in the absence of accompanying children or
the permission of Library staff, use or occupancy of the children's or teens' areas of
the Library; these areas are specifically designed to meet the needs of young Library
users and must remain open to those users and the adults accompanying them.
18. Moving Library equipment or furniture without Library staff knowledge or
permission.
19. Tampering with Library equipment such as computers, rental equipment, photocopy
machines, elevators.
20. Carrying or possessing on Library premises weapons such as guns, chains, clubs, and
knives.
21. Making unauthorized entry into any "staff only" area in the Library premises.
22. Refusing to relinquish computer equipment or other Library resources after scheduled
time period for use has expired.
23. Causing overcrowding in Library seating areas by sitting more than four persons to a
table, two persons to a computer workstation, or one person to a carrel or chair.
24. Failure to leave the Library at closing time.
25. Open display of obscene and/or pornographic imagery.
E. Supervision of Minors.
No person under the age of 11 years of age may enter, use, or remain on Library
premises without being accompanied by a person 13 years of age or older.
2. Any person 13 years of age or older, who brings a child under the age of 11 years of
age into the Library, must supervise and accompany that child at all times.
F. Enforcement.
1. Any enforcement officer may enforce against any violation of the rules of conduct
contained in Section 2.70.040.
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2. A violation of Section 2.70.040 is punishable as a misdemeanor.
3. In the alternative, an enforcement officer may enforce against any violation of
Section 2.70.040 by issuing notices of violation or administrative citations. The
enforcement officer may issue a notice of violation or an administrative citation to a
person in violation of the rules of conduct in accordance with Chapter 23.20 of this
Code. The enforcement officer may order the removal of any person from the library
for any violation of the rules of conduct concurrently with the issuance of an
administrative citation. Any person removed pursuant to such an order may not re-
enter onto Library premises for the remainder of the business day. Any person who
re-enters the Library premises after such removal will be considered a trespasser.
G. Suspension ofLibrary Privileges. In addition to any other punishment provided for at
law, any person who commits or attempts to commit a crime or violates one or more of the rules
of conduct set forth in this section while on Library premises may have their Library privileges
suspended. A person whose Library privileges have been suspended may not enter onto Library
premises or use the services of the Santa Clarita Public Library during the term of their
suspension. A written notice of suspension of Library privileges will be issued to the person.
The following table governs the length of suspension of Library privileges based upon the nature
of the prohibited conduct. The numbers represent the initial and any repeated occurrence of a
violation and shows the corresponding penalty.
Any additional violation(s) beyond the highest incident number stated on the table below will
result in the same highest prohibition noted. For example, body odor is subject to a warning for
the first incident and a one -day suspension for the second. For every violation after the second,
the penalty will also be a one -day suspension. The same applies to more serious offenses. For
example, the fourth incident of vandalism and every incident of vandalism thereafter will result
in a one -day suspension of Library privileges.
Conduct and Code Section. See
Code Sections above for full
Warning
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1 Year
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Code Sections above for full
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equipment
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conduct
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D3, C4
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language
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3
4
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equipment
D5
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Food and beverages
D6, D7
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2
3
4
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walkways
D9
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D12
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washing clothes
D14
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teen area
D17
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the rules of conduct. If no amount is specified by resolution of the City Council, the fines set
forth in Section 23.20.060 of this Code may apply.
L Appeals. A person may appeal an administrative citation or suspension of Library
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2.70.040 Library Code of Conduct.
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2.70.040 is a misdemeanor crime under Government Code eGtk3^R §_36900.
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audio players) in a manner that is disruptive, noisy, or unsafe. Personal equipment or
electronic devices must be muted and made inaudible to other persons while in the
4bFafyLibrary. Cell phones must be set to mute or vibrate.
6. Possession of any beverage in the 4bFaFy-Lib�without a spill -proof lid
7. Consumption of any food or beverages in a nondesignated non-desinated
location within the 4bFafyLibrary.
8. Bringing, possessing, or maintaining on the 'nbraFy-Library premises any garbage
or item that emits a foul odor that disturbs other nbFaFy-Lib users or staff.
9. Bringing or using any shopping carts or other wheeled conveyances within the
4bFafyLibrary, on entryways or walkways, in a manner that blocks any passageway
on 4bFafy-Library premises.
10. Smoking or use of any tobacco products in the library or within fi••eT20
feet of entrances to the 4bFaFyLibraa.
11. Consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages on'nbFaF�-Library premises,
unless otherwise approved by the City as part of a special event.
12. Leaving backpacks, suitcases, or other large items unattended in the 1ibFaFy
Library (other than leaving them at a study carrel while researching the collection for
materials), or keeping those items with one in a manner that obstructs entrances, exits,
aisles or passageways, or otherwise impedes access to 4b4:a�Library resources and
services.
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including, but not limited to, their collection areas, meeting rooms, and stores, widow/orphan control, Tab stops: 0.81 Left +
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accompanying children or the permission of -Library staff, use or occupancy of
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the children's or teens' areas of the °Library; these areas are specifically
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designed to meet the needs of young 4bfafyL-Library users and must remain open to
those users and the adults accompanying them.
18. Moving Library equipment or furniture without ,Library staff
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knowledge or permission.
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photocopy machines, elevators.
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chains, clubs, and knives.
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premises.
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24. Failure to leave the 4Library at closing time.
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the penalty will also be a one -day suspension. The same applies to more serious offenses. For
example, the fourth incident of vandalism and every incident of vandalism thereafter will result
in a one-year suspension of LibM privileges.
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H. Fines. The City Council may set by resolution the fines to be assessed for violations of
the rules of conduct. If no amount is specified by resolution of the City Council, the fines set
forth in Section 23.20.060 of this Code may apply.
I. Appeals. A person may appeal an administrative citation or suspension of ,Library
privilege in accordance with the administrative hearing procedures outlined in Chapter 23.20 of
this Code.
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