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Library board to refine patron code of conduct; language and smoking rules to be reviewed
Summary
The board reviewed edits to the patron code of conduct, discussed replacing the word “rules” with “expectations,” and noted municipal code already addresses tobacco use on city property; staff will incorporate changes and return the policy for approval.
Board members reviewed proposed edits to the library’s patron code of conduct and agreed to have staff make the suggested grammatical and policy clarifications and return the revised document for approval at a later meeting.
Discussion items included changing “rules” to “expectations” for tone, standardizing wording about disruptive behavior (suggesting “disrupting” rather than “disrupts”), and clarifying the section on smoking and vaping. The board noted a city municipal ordinance already prohibits tobacco use on city-owned property; members discussed whether to repeat the rule in the library policy or rely on the municipal code. They also discussed practical enforcement and the location of cigarette receptacles outside the building.
Board members proposed staff produce a revised version reflecting the suggested wording changes, and to circulate the draft to the board before the next meeting. The board did not take a final vote on the revised code at this meeting.
Members also discussed translating portions of the code and certain program materials into Spanish, and asked staff to bring a revised document back for a formal vote.
