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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020.04.28 @6:00 e-packet AGENDA SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Teleconference Meeting Notice 6:00PM PEOPLE OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO Please note that due to the COVID-19 outbreak, theLibrary Board of Trustees Meetingwill be conductedby teleconference only pursuant to the provisions of the Governor’s ExecutiveOrder’s N-25- 20 andN-29-20issued on March 17, 2020 allowing for deviation of teleconference rules required by the Brown Act andpursuant to the order of the Health Officer of San Mateo County dated March 31, 2020. You are invited to offer your suggestions. In order that you may know our method of conducting Library business, wewillproceed as follows: The regular meetings ofthe Library Board of Trustees are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6:00 P.M. The public may listen tothis meeting by dialing in using your phone: United States: +1 (872) 240-3212/Access Code: 547-193-589 Please note that dialing in willonly allow you to listen in on the meeting. Remote Public Comment: For those wishing to address the Board of Trustees on any Agenda or non- Agendized item, please submit in writing in advance or during the meeting at the email address listed below. Please be sure to indicate the Agenda Item # you wish to address or the topic of your public commenton the subject line of your email. California law prevents the Board of Trustees from taking action on any item noton the Agenda (except in emergency circumstances). Your question or problem may be referred to staff for investigation or action (or both) where appropriate or the matter may be placed on a future Agenda for more comprehensive action or a report. COMMENTS ARE LIMITED TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER INDIVIDUAL COMMENT. Thank you for your cooperation. Email: [email protected] Electronic comments received by email will be monitored during the meeting and read into the record. We ask that you limit your electronic comments that they will comply with the 3 minute time limitation for public comments. The Library Board President will read successively the items of business appearing on the Agenda. As she completes reading an item, it will be ready for Board discussion or action. DIANE HUDDLESTON President ROBERT TURNBERG Vice President MARY GIUSTI Secretary LIRU CHIN Member PAT FITZPATRICK Member In accordance with California Government Code Section 54957.5, any writing or document that is a public record, relates to an open session agenda item, and is distributed less than 72 hours prior to a regular meeting will be made available for public inspection at the City Clerk's Office in City Hall. If, however, the document or writing is not distributed until the regular meeting to which it relates, then the document or writing will be made availableto the public at the location of the meeting, as listed on this agenda. The address of City Hall is 400 Grand Avenue, South San Francisco, California 94080. AGENDA SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Teleconference Meeting Notice(instructions on cover sheet) 6:00 PM I.CALL TO ORDER II.ATTENDANCE III.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV.APPROVAL OF MINUTES:February 25,2020 LibraryBoard Meeting V.PUBLIC COMMENTS (limited to 3 minutes per speaker) VI.LIBRARY DIRECTOR’S REPORT VII.COMMUNICATIONS a)Circulation, Reference Questions &Literacy Services Statistics (Attachment #1) b)Library Articles, Issues & Programs(Attachment #2) c)Board Attendance Chart (Attachment #3) VIII.OLD BUSINESS a)New Main Library and Parks & Recreation Community Center Update IX.NEW BUSINESS a)Coronavirus, COVID-19, response andrecovery plans b)Fiscal Year 2020-2021 preliminary budget outlook c)Discussion and Motion to Amend the Library Use Policy(NB –1) d)Discussion and Motion to Amend the Suspension of Library Privileges Policy(NB –2) e)Review of Notice under the Americans with Disabilities Act(NB –3) f)Promotion of virtual library programs and services to Seniors-Discussion X.AGENDA BUILDING XI.FEATURED ANNOUNCEMENTS. a)Normal walk-in Library services and programsare suspendedwhile County health orders in regards to the COVID-19 health emergency are in place. b)Have you received your Census 2020 card in the mail? Remember to complete and submit theform. https://www.ssf.net/departments/city-manager/census-2020 XII.GOOD AND WELFARE XIII.ADJOURNMENT XIV.NEXT MEETING:Dateand Time:Tuesday,May 26,2020,6:00pm Place:TBD South San Francisco Public Library Board of Trustees Unapproved Minutes February 25, 2020Main Library Auditorium CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:00P.M. in the Main Library. ATTENDANCE Library Trustees present:Diane Huddleston, Robert Turnberg, Liru ChinandMary Giusti. Excused absence: Pat FitzPatrick. Library staff present: Valerie Sommer, Library Director; Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director;Brittany Austin, Acting Assistant Library Director; andElia Moreno, Administrative AssistantII. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Correction noted: misspelling of Librarian II name, Stacy Lein.Motion to approve the minutes fromtheJanuary 28, 2020meeting was made, seconded and approved. PUBLIC COMMENTS No comments. DIRECTOR’S REPORT The Board reviewed the Director’s Report.For clarification, therecent safety inspection identified several items, including: large book shelves need to beproperlybolted to the wall; boxes in the supply closet must not beshelved up to the ceiling; fireextinguisher checksneed to be recorded. COMMUNICATIONS: a)Circulation, Reference Questions&LiteracyServicesStatistics (Attachment #1) b)Library Articles, Issues & Programs (Attachment #2) c)BoardAttendance Chart (Attachment #3) OLD BUSINESS Library Opening and Recruitments The opening for Diana Castro’s previous, full timeSupervising Library Specialistpositionhas been submittedto human resources for recruitment. Katherine Blandon Escobar, Literacy ServicesCoordinator at the Community Learning Center, is currently on a special assignment, working on Census 2020 outreach from the City Manager’s Office.A temporary, hourly employee has been hired to help backfill Kathy’s position. New Main Library and Parks & Recreation Community Center Project Update th Groundbreaking for the new Police Station will be Friday, February 28beginning at 10:00 a.m. The groundbreaking for the new Community Civic Campus is tentatively scheduled for the end South San Francisco Public Library Board of TrusteesPage 2Unapproved Minutes –January 28, 2020 of 2020. The project is currently in construction documents which are being reviewed by library staff. Fundraising Update –Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director We have received donations from local businesses, as well as contractors that have been hired throughout the City. The most recent donationof $5,000has been made from APGN, Inc. –a company that builds waste water plant equipment. NEW BUSINESS Fiscal Year2020-2021 Budget Requests Discussion Proposed Fiscal year 2020-2021budget requests for the decision packages that will be submitted to the City Manager were reviewed by the Library Board of Trustees. In addition to requested additional funding for library materials which have not received an increase in over ten years, requests included additional funding for digital materials, a library network increase and adjusting staffing classifications. AGENDA BUILDING New Community Civic Center Campus update;Library Openings and Recruitments; Fundraising Update; Master Fee Schedule; Revision of Suspension of Library Privileges; Notice of ADA and Request for Accommodation. ANNOUNCEMENTS SSFPL’s annual prom dress giveaway, along with Easy Bay Dress Day and Skyline College th Cosmetology Department, will be held on Saturday, March 28beginning at 11:00 A.M. In order to help promote and encourage community members to participate in the 2020 Census, the Main Library will be a Census Questionnaire Assistance Center and Census Questionnaire Assistance Kiosk. The Main Library will also include program in the digital literacy series, where staff will help answer questions and complete the Census online. GOOD AND WELFARE ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:26P.M. Respectfully Submitted: Mary Giusti, LibraryBoard of Trustees Secretary Valerie Sommer, Library Director Attachment 2 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARYACCOMMODATION REQUEST Note: Accommodation requests will be responded to on a timely basis. In order to make arrangements for an upcoming program or event accommodation, requests must be received by the library at least 10 weekdaysin advance of thedate of the program or event. All contact information must be completedand the form signed;incomplete forms may hinder the library’s ability to provide the appropriate accommodationin a timely manner. Print: Library Service or Program/Event – if applicableDate Time Patron or Service User’sName Patron or Service User’s Legal Guardian/Representative Address City State, Zip Phone, Day check ifTTD Phone, Evening Check ifTTD Email Type of Accommodation Requested: ____ Sign-language interpretation - for program indicated above ____ Other (please be specific)_____________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________ Continue on reverse side, if more space is needed. More information and/or Certification by a Health Care Provider may be requested. For more information speak with a library manager or call 650-877-8538.Submit by email to [email protected] by mail to: Library Administration South San Francisco Public Library 840West Orange Avenue South San Francisco, Ca.94080-3125 Signature:____________________________________________________________Date:________________ Patron/Service Users’ signature & date ORPatron/Service Users’legal guardian or representative&date THIS SECTION FOR LIBRARY STAFF USE ONLY: Formcompleted byPatron: in person via mail other _____________________________________ Staff: _________________________________________ On:_____________________________________ Please Print Staff Name Date Arrangements/actions: ______________________________________________________________________ Sign Language Interpreter(complete & attach Request for Sign Language staff form, p 2.16.01) \[ \] EVALUATION/FOLLOW-UP: _________________________________________________________________3482336.1 Attachment NB - 1 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY LIBRARY USEPOLICYDRAFT FOR 04.28.2020 MEETING It is the goal of the Library Boardof Trusteesand staff of South San Francisco Public Library for all visitors to enjoy a positive and safe experience when using the library. This policy is designed to ensure Libraryfacilities serve their primary purposes, includingthe provision of a quiet and orderly environment in which people may read, study, use library materials and equipment, and contemplate. The rules may regulate disruptive behavior, noise, offensive odors, health and sanitation hazards, and bringing possessions, materials, or objects into the Library which are likely to interfere with its use by others. The rules may not unreasonably or unfairly restrict access to libraries by any person or group. The following behaviors are not allowedin the library and/or are prohibited by law: 1.Damage, destruction, or theft of library property, tampering with computer hardware and/or software, and other illegal activities including (but not limited to) graffiti, vandalism, smoking(including e-cigarettes or vaping), carrying of firearms, weapons, stun guns and tasers, orcircumvention of security systems. 2.Alcohol use and/or open bottles of alcohol, unless authorized as part of a library program. 3.Use of abusive and/or cursing language. 4.Engaging in or threatening physical assault or abuse; threateningor harassing other patrons or Library staff. 5.Obstructingentrances or exitsor interfering with the ability of patrons or staff to freely enter or exit the library. 6.SolicitationswithinLibrary/Community Learning Center buildings (excluding those of the Library and/or Friends of the Library). 7.Disruptive behavior (including running and jumping) such as loud conversations on cell phones or in person or other noise and loitering in groups for any unlawful purpose. 8.Bringing in bedrolls, big boxes, or bulkybagsthat may obstruct free passage within the Library. Belongings must fit comfortably under the chair or table of occupant, without extending into pathways. 9.Obstructing pathways, seatingor access to resourceswith belongings and/or by sitting or lying on the floor. 10.Drinking beverages or eating in the buildings (except when offered as part of a library program).Beverages in closed containers are acceptable. Attachment NB - 1 11.Using restrooms as bathing or laundering facilities. 12.Strong odorsincluding those caused by fragrance productsand/or lack of personal hygiene. 13.Having bare feet and/or being shirtless. 14.Leaving personal belongings unattended. Please keep all personal items with you at all times. 15.Moving furnishings and/or equipment. 16.Using skateboards, roller blades, rolling shoes, etc. in the Library or on Library property in a manner that disrupts access to or use of the Library; bringing bicyclesor rolling containers used for storage, such asshopping carts and strollers, into the facility; these must be secured to the appropriate racks outside. 17.Bringing animals or pets into buildings. Service animals, however, are excepted. 18.Use of open flames. 19.Unauthorized presence in staff-designated areas; unauthorizedentering or remaining inside library facilities before or after posted hours of operation. 19.20.Failure to comply with Library requests and guidelines relating to a local public health emergency: You may be asked to leave the library if a local public health emergency has been declared and you exhibit any symptoms of the related illness, or if the Library has instituted use guidelines in response to a public health emergency and you fail to comply with the guidelines. In addition, failure to comply with a request to leave the Library for these reasons may lead to temporary suspension of library privileges. 20.21.All other items in violation of other library policies, including the Internet and Computer Use Policy. Unattended Children – Parents are responsible for the behavior and safety of their children using the Library. Children under the age of tenyearsmust be closely accompanied at all times by a parent or responsible adult caregiver.The police may be called whenchildren are left unattended. (Unattended Children Policy). TheChildren’s Area islimited topersons under age 18 or through high school and their accompanyingparent, caregiver, orteacher, and those using the Children’s collection. For safety, computers in the Children’s Area may only be used by children; their accompanying parent, caregiver or teacher may assist them. The Main Library Teen Area is limited topersons under age 18or through high school after 2:30pm or adults using the Teen collection.The Grand Library meeting room is reserved for children and Attachment NB - 1 teen reading and study, Monday through Friday, during schoolyear operating days, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Courtesy Reminder: The Library encourages a scent free environment. Please be sensitive to others. When a patron behaves in a manner that violates this policy, Library Staff may ask a patron to leave the Library facilities with or without warning, may contact law enforcementif necessary, and/or may suspend the patron from use of the Library facilities, in accordance with the Suspensionof Library Privileges Policy. Adopted by Library Board of Trustees: August 28, 2001 Revised and adopted by the Library Board of Trustees:November 23, 2003 Revised and adopted by the Library Board of Trustees: July 26, 2005 Revised and adopted by the Library Board of Trustees: May 27, 2008 Amended by the Library Board of Trustees: June 22, 2010 Amended by the Library Board of Trustees: April 26, 2011 Amended by the Library Board of Trustees: July 24, 2012 Amended by the Library Boardof Trustees:February 26, 2013 Amended by the Library Board of Trustees: May 28, 2013 Amended by the Library Board of Trustees: September 23, 2014 Amended by the Library Board of Trustees: June 28, 2016 Reaffirmed by the Library Board of Trustees: February 27, 2018 Amended by the Library Board of Trustees: October 22, 2019 Amended by the Library Board of Trustees: Current PolicyAttachment NB - 2 Current PolicyAttachment NB - 2 Current PolicyAttachment NB - 2 Current PolicyAttachment NB - 2 Current PolicyAttachment NB - 2 Current PolicyAttachment NB - 2 DRAFTAttachment NB - 2 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY SUSPENSION OF LIBRARY PRIVILEGES POLICY draft revision This policy is designed to ensure Library facilities serve their primary purposes, including the provision of a quiet and orderly environment in which people may read, study, use library materials and equipment and contemplate. The rules may regulate disruptive behavior, noise, offensive odors, health and sanitation hazards, and bringing possessions, materials, or objects into the Library which are likely to interfere with its use by others. The rules may not unreasonably or unfairly restrict access to libraries by any person or group. I.Suspension of Library Privileges The Library may suspend access to the Library for persons who fail to follow the Library’s established behavior guidelines, which are detailed in the Library UsePolicy and Internet and Computer Use Policy. The Library reserves the right at all times to immediately discharge a patron who is dangerous or in any way threatening Library staff or otherpatrons. In such incidents when a patron makes a threat of violence or commits a criminal act and the Police Department is called on site, a No Trespass order may be issued rather than the Library’s Suspension of Library Privileges notice. In addition, the Library may pursue remedies under Federal, State, or local law where applicable. Library staff will consider the following guidelines to determine the length of the suspension: A.First offense: Library staff willinform the patron of the relevant use policy and warn the patron that continued violation of the policy will result in a loss of Library privileges. Staff may ask the patron to leave the Library property for one dayif they are uncooperative or argumentative. B.Second offense: Library staff will ask the patron to leave the Library property for up tooneweek and will barthe patron from visiting either of the South San Francisco librariesor the Community Learning Center during the suspension period. C.Third offense:Library staff will ask the patron to leave the Library property for up to one month and will barthe patron from visiting either of the South San Francisco librariesor the Community Learning Center during the suspension period. D.The Police will be called to respond to violent or physically intimidating behavior or any behavior a reasonable person would find to be harassing or threatening in nature to Library staff or visitors. Thiscouldresult in the offender being barred from visiting either of the South San Francisco libraries or the Community Learning Center for up to12 months (one year) or more,depending upon the situation. E.The Police will be called when persons under suspension return to the South San Francisco Public Library before the suspension has ended. 1 DRAFTAttachment NB - 2 II.Suspension of Library Privileges for Minors Restricted use for minors under the age of 18: As an alternative to suspendinga minor for more than one day from Library facilities, Library staff may require the presence of a parent or guardian to allow the minor access to Library facilities during the specified suspension period. III.Appeals This process is for Suspension of Library Privileges notices issued by library staff; No Trespass orders issued by the Police Department are subject to an appeals process described in the orders and are not covered by the Library Appeals process. Aone-day suspension cannot be appealed. In the case of a minor (under the age of 18) suspended for more than one day, Library staff will attempt to notify the parent or guardian. Any patron suspended for more than one day by library staff can appeal the suspension by: ContactingLibrary Administration, in writing,withinfivebusiness daysof the suspension. The Library Director or designee will consult with staff, review the Incident Report(s)and related documentation, and any writteninformation provided by the patron. The patron may also schedule an appointmentor telephone call with the Library Director or designeeto discuss the decision to suspend Library privileges.After reviewing information and/or discussing with the patron, the suspensionperiod may be terminated or shortened, or the suspension may remain in place.The patron will be informed of the Library Administration’sdecision via telephone call, in person,email, or mailed letter. The patronmay appeal the determination of Library Administrationto theLibrary Board of Trustees via a written notice of appeal within 10 business days after receipt of the Library Administration determination. The notice of appeal shall be filed with both the Library Director and the Library Board President, care of South San Francisco Public Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. The Library Board will hold a hearing to discuss the suspension at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Library Board, if possible. The patron will be provided at least 15days’ notice of the hearing dateand location.If approved by the Library Director, the patron may submit a written statement in 2 DRAFTAttachment NB - 2 lieu of appearing at the hearing.A parent or guardian must accompany a minor (under the age of 18) to the hearing. The Library Board of Trustees will hear the appeal and will vote to uphold or dismiss thesuspension, or to continue the hearing to its next meeting if it requires more information.Library Administration will notify the patron by letter of the decision of the Library Boardof Trustees. The suspensionwill be in effect until the Library Board has made a final determination. IV.Request for Accommodationin the Appeals Process At any time in the appeals process described immediately above, thepatron may request an accommodation due to the patron’s disability. The patron shall make the request to Library staff in writing, in person at a Library branch, or by telephone.Written requests shall be sent by email to theAssistant Library Director at [email protected] or by U.S. mail tothe Assistant Library Director, care of South San Francisco Public Library, 840 West Orange Avenue,South San Francisco, CA 94080.Telephone requests shall be made by calling(650) 877-8538. Anyrequestfor accommodation shall include a description of the patron’s disability and the accommodation requested. The request shall also include whether the patron requests to receive the Library’s determination in an accessible format other than a standard letter (e.g., by telephone, in large print, etc.).After reviewing the request, theAssistant Library Director or designee may request additional information. The patron will be notified in a timely manner and in writing (or other accessible format) of the Assistant LibraryDirector’sdeterminationregarding the accommodation request. Any deadlines in the appeals process will be adjusted to account for a patron’srequest for accommodation and the time required for the Library’s determination on the request. In granting a request, the Assistant Library Director or designee shall havethe authority to modify the appeals procedures described above, so long as the accommodation is reasonable, maintains the patron’s right to due process, and complies with any applicable state laws. If a request for accommodation is denied, the patron may appeal the decision within 15 daysto the Library Director,either by email at [email protected] person or by letter sent by U.S. Mailto the Library Director, care of South San Francisco Public Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080or by telephone by calling(650) 829-3872. Adopted by the Library Board of Trustees: July 24, 2012 Amended by the Library Board of Trustees: __, 2020 3 DRAFTAttachment NB - 2 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTICE OF LIBRARY SUSPENSIONOF MORE THAN ONE DAY Name: _________________________________ Date of Library Suspension: _________________ Your visitor privileges to all South San Francisco Public Library facilities are suspended for a period of __________ day(s)/week(s)/month(s). This means that you may not enter any South San Francisco Public Library facility from ________________ to _______________________. Your access to South San Francisco Public Library will be restored on _______________. Reason for suspension: __________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ Per Library Manager(name/signature) ___________________________ Date: _________________ APPEALS PROCEDURE: Any patron suspended for more than one day by library staff can appeal the suspension by: Contacting Library Administration, in writing, within five business days of the suspension. The Library Director or designee will consult with staff, review the Incident Report(s) and related documentation, and any written information provided by the patron. The patron may also schedule an appointment or telephone call with the Library Director or designee to discuss the decision to suspend Library privileges. After reviewing information and/or discussing with the patron, the suspension period may be terminated or shortened, or the suspension may remain in place. The patron will be informed of the Library Administration’s decision via telephone call, in person, email, or mailed letter. The patron may appeal the determination of Library Administration to the Library Board of Trustees via a written notice of appeal within 10 business days after receipt of the Library Administration determination. The notice of appeal shall be filed with both the Library Director and the Library Board President, care of South San Francisco Public Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. The Library Board will hold a hearing to discuss the suspension at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the Library Board, if possible. The patron will be provided at least 15 days’ notice of the hearing date and location. If approved by the Library Director, the patron may submit a written statement in lieu of appearing at the hearing. A parent or guardian must accompany a minor (under the age of 18) to the hearing. The Library Board of Trustees will hear the appeal and will vote to uphold or dismiss the suspension, or to continue the hearing to its next meeting if it 4 DRAFTAttachment NB - 2 requires more information. Library Administration will notify the patron by letter of the decision of the Library Board of Trustees. The suspension will be in effect until the Library Board has made a final determination. ACCOMODATION REQUEST PROCEDURE: At any time in the appeals process described immediately above, the patron may request an accommodation due to the patron’s disability. The patron shall make the request to Library staff in writing, in person at a Library branch, or by telephone. Written requests shall be sent by email to the Assistant Library Director at [email protected] or by U.S. mail to the Assistant Library Director, care of South San Francisco Public Library, 840 West Orange Avenue,South San Francisco, CA 94080. Telephone requests shall be made by calling (650) 877-8538. Any request for accommodation shall include a description of the patron’s disability and the accommodation requested. The request shall also include whether the patron requests to receive the Library’s determination in an accessible format other than a standard letter (e.g., by telephone, in large print, etc.). After reviewing the request, the Assistant Library Director or designee may request additional information. The patron will be notified in a timely manner and in writing (or other accessible format) of the Assistant Library Director’s determination regarding the accommodation request. Any deadlines in the appeals process will be adjusted to account for a patron’s request for accommodation and the time required for the Library’s determination on the request. In granting a request, the Assistant Library Director or designee shall have the authority to modify the appeals procedures described above, so long as the accommodation is reasonable, maintains the patron’s right to due process, and complies with any applicable state laws. If a request for accommodation is denied, the patron may appeal the decision within 15 days to the Library Director, either by email at [email protected] in person or by letter sent by U.S. Mail to the Library Director, care of South San Francisco Public Library, 840 West Orange Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080. or by telephone by calling(650) 829-3872. 5 DRAFTAttachment NB - 2 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY NOTICE OF HEARING – LIBRARY SUSPENSION Date: ____________________________________________ Time: _____________________________________________ Location: ___________________________________________ The patron can request an extension of the hearing date by informing the Library Director no less than 5 business days before the scheduled hearing. Furthermore, the patron can submit a written statement, in lieu of attendance at a hearing,by contacting the Library Director and submitting a written statement no less than 5 business days before the scheduled hearing. Note: A parent or guardian must accompany a minor (under the age of 18) to the hearing.The parent or guardian can requestan extension of the hearing date by informing the Library Director no less than 5 business days before the scheduled hearing. Furthermore, the parent or guardian can submit a written statement, in lieu of attendance at a hearing, by contacting the Library Director and submitting a written statement no less than 5 business days before the scheduled hearing. 6 DRAFTAttachment NB - 2 SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY SAMPLE SUSPENSION HEARING DETERMINATION LETTER On _____________, a hearing was held whereby you appealed your Library suspension to the Library Board of Trustees. After considering the facts, the Library Board has o Continued the hearing until the next meeting to get more information o Determined that your suspension is (or is not) warranted. Your suspension will remain in effect until ________. After that date your Library privileges will be restored. (OR: Effective immediately your suspension is withdrawn, and your Library privileges are restored.) 7 Attachment NB-3 NOTICE UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT In accordance with the requirementsof Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the South San Francisco Public Library will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. The Library provides accommodations by request for physical access, communications or other needs to ensure services, activities and programs are available to qualified people with disabilities. To request an accommodation, please fill out the South San Francisco Public Library Accommodation Request formandreturn it to the libraryvia email, U.S. mail or in person. More information and/or certification by a Health Care Provider may be requested. During library open hours, staff is available to assist with retrieval of items in the library’s collections for users with disabilities. South San Francisco Public Library will make all reasonable modificationsto policies and programs to ensure that people with disabilities have an equal opportunity to enjoy its programs, services and activities. The ADA does not require the South San Francisco Public Library to take action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden. Complaints that a service, activity or program of the South San Francisco Public Library is not acceptable to persons with disabilities should be directed to: Adam Elsholz, Assistant Library Director Email: [email protected] Phone: (650) 877-8538 Mail: Assistant Library Director South San Francisco Public Library 840 West Orange Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080