HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 2024-060RESOLUTION NO. 2024-060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING LIBRARY SERVICES’ INTERNET
USE AND PROHIBITION ON YOUTH BULLYING POLICIES
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes its responsibility and obligation to foster
efficient and safe library services and further acknowledges the importance of the well-
being and comfort of City of Palm Desert (City) library customers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide for the efficient, economical,
effective, and safe control over the creation, organization, maintenance, use, and
disposition of the City’s library; and
WHEREAS, the City’s library policies offer comprehensive instructions for the
library’s computer usage and customer behavior; and
WHEREAS, the declared purpose of the Library Policies is to establish authority,
assign responsibility for comprehensive operations of the library, and create the
administrative framework to achieve the library’s purposes; and.
WHEREAS, library operation demonstrates to legal and regulatory authorities that
the City is making every reasonable effort to operate an effective and efficient library in a
responsible manner, in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, applicable
guidelines, and good business practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm
Desert, California, as follows:
SECTION 1. That the foregoing Recitals are true and correct and are incorporated
herein by this reference.
SECTION 2. The Library Policies set forth in Exhibit “A” are hereby adopted in
their entirety.
SECTION 3. The City Manager, through the Library Services Director, is directed
to implement, uphold, and enforce the terms of these policies.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify the adoption of this resolution.
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ADOPTED ON AUGUST 22, 2024.
KARINA QUINTANILLA
MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
I, Anthony J. Mejia, City Clerk of the City of Palm Desert, hereby certify that
Resolution No. 2024-060 is a full, true, and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a
regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Palm Desert on August 22, 2024, by the
following vote:
AYES: HARNIK, KELLY, NESTANDE, TRUBEE, AND QUINTANILLA
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RECUSED: NONE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of Palm Desert, California, on ___________________.
ANTHONY J. MEJIA
CITY CLERK
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
Subject Internet Use Policy
Policy No. LIBR-014
Date Issued: August 22, 2024
Amended: N/A
Approved by Resolution No. {2024-XX}
Authored by Library Services
I.PURPOSE
A.This policy outlines internet use and safety online.
II.INTERNET USE IN THE LIBRARY
A.The Palm Desert Library endeavors to provide collections, resources, and
services that meet the cultural, informational, recreational, and educational
needs of the diverse communities it serves.
B.Resources available on the Internet supplement and complement the
collection and resources available at Library facilities. The Internet may
contain material of a controversial nature; however, the Library does not
monitor Internet usage. Users should note that not all Internet sources provide
accurate, complete, or current information.
C.All Library computers with Internet access and the Library’s wireless network
use a technology protection measure that protects all users including minors
against access to visual material considered inappropriate for or harmful to
minors.
D.Consistent with Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Order 03 -188,
libraries complying with the Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) are
required to implement a procedure for unblocking the filter upon request of
customers who are 18 years of age and older. Such procedures shall be the
responsibility of the Library Director or designated representatives. Customers
who are 18 years of age and over may, at their request, have the technology
protection measure disabled during their use to enable access for bona fide
research or other lawful purposes.
E.Free wireless Internet access will be provided by the Palm Desert Library to all
customers in order to access the web on their personal electronic devices and
will not require the maintenance of a Library account to access such service.
All wireless Internet access provided by the Palm Desert Library will be filtered
to prevent access to materials deemed by law to be harmful to minors without
exception. All Library policies concerning legal, acceptable, and safe use of
computers and the Internet apply to use of the public wireless access.
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EXHIBIT A
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Internet Use Policy
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F.As is the case with any electronic media system provided by the City, Library
users should not have an expectation of privacy when using any form of
electronic media.
III.INTERNET ACCESS BY MINORS: REGULATIONS AND
RESTRICTIONS
A.The Palm Desert Public Library provides computer access to minors, including
access to the Internet. To the extent possible, steps shall be taken to promote
the safety and security of minor users of the online computer network when using
email, chat rooms, instant messaging and other forms of direct communication.
B.Specifically, as required by CIPA, prevention of inappropriate network usage
includes unauthorized access, including “hacking” and other unlawful activities as
well as unauthorized disclosure, use and dissemination of personal information
regarding minors.
IV.SUPERVISING COMPUTER USE BY CHILDREN
A.Access for all customers under the age of 18 will be filtered. Filtering software
may not block all material users find offensive. Library staff Librarians cannot
act in the place of parents in providing constant care and supervision of
children as they explore the Internet. Parents and legal guardians are
responsible for monitoring any and all Internet use by minors and consent
given on the part of parents or legal guardians for a Library card constitutes
acknowledgment by the parents or guardians that the y have a responsibility
for monitoring their child’s use of all Library resources, including the public
computers.
B.The following are recommended guidelines for parents and guardians to
ensure that children have positive online experiences, whether at home or at
the Library.
i.Explore the wide range of available information and tell your children
about sites you consider inappropriate for them.
ii.Provide guidelines for your children on the amount of time they spend
online, just as for television viewing.
iii.Teach children to never give out personal identification information
(name, address, password, telephone number, social security number,
credit card number) about themselves or others without first asking a
parent for permission.
iv.Teach children to be good online consumers. As with print information,
consider the source, date, and accuracy of online information.
v.Teach children to exercise discretion and caution when communicating
using the Internet, electronic mail, chat rooms, and other forms of direct
electronic communications in order to remain safe and secure (e.g.
avoidance of predators, cyber-bullying, and scams).
V.INTERNET ACCEPTABLE USE RULES FOR ALL USERS
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A.Users read and agree when logging into a computer to abide by this Internet
Use and Safety Policy, including guidelines for use of the Internet by minors.
B.Customers are expected to adhere to all rules governing the use of the
Internet in libraries, including the duration and frequency of sessions.
Customers who violate Library policy regarding the use of the Internet or who
behave in a disruptive manner will be asked to either modify their use
appropriately or discontinue such usage or have their Internet usage access
terminated. In addition, customers must maintain a Library account in good
standing and comply with all computer usage rules including printing limits.
C.All Internet use is subject to the Palm Desert Library Code of Conduct.
Customers who observe violations of the Palm Desert Library Code of
Conduct should contact Library staff immediately.
D.Users shall not disclose, use, or disseminate personal identification
information regarding minors without proper authorization.
E.Users shall utilize the Library network for lawful activities only. They shall not
use the network to cause harm to others or damage the property of others.
They shall not intentionally upload, download or create computer viruses or
other forms of malicious programming, attempt to harm or destroy equipment,
manipulate the data of any other user, or seek unauthorized access to
networks and systems, including so-called “hacking.”
VI.WI-FI
A.We provide free wireless internet access during open hours to anyone with a
Wi-Fi-enabled laptop or mobile device. Just connect your laptop, tablet, or
smartphone to our wireless network, e.g., PDLPublic.
B.Like any public wireless network, our Wi-Fi service is not secure. Be aware of
the risks and avoid sending sensitive information through the network.
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
Subject Prohibition on Youth Bullying
Policy No. LIBR-015
Date Issued: August 22, 2024
Amended: N/A
Approved by Resolution No. {2024-XX}
Authored by Library Services
I.PURPOSE
A.This policy protects the dignity and safety of youth served by the City of Palm
Desert. This policy prohibits bullying, harassment, and intimidation in all library
activities, programs, events, and facilities.
II.DEFINITIONS
A.“Bullying” shall be defined as any severe, pervasive, or persistent act or
conduct whether physical, electronic, or verbal that:
i.May be based on a youth’s actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity,
religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, intellectual ability,
familial status, family responsibilitie s, matriculation, political affiliation,
genetic information, disability, source of income, or any other
distinguishing characteristic, or on a youth’s association with a person or
group with any of the actual or perceived foregoing characteristics; and
ii.Can reasonably be predicted to:
i.Place the youth in reasonable fear of physical harm to their person
or property;
ii.Cause a substantial detrimental effect on the youth’s physical or
mental health;
iii.Substantially interfere with the youth’s academic performance or
attendance; or
iv.Substantially interfere with the youth’s ability to participate in or
benefit from the services, activities, programs, facilities, or
privileges provided by an agency or contractor or agent thereof.
III.PROHIBITION AGAINST BULLYING
A.Acts of bullying, including cyberbullying, whether by youth, customers
volunteers, or staff, are prohibited in all library activities, programs, events,
and facilities.
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B.Retaliation against a youth, customer, volunteer, or staff member who reports
bullying, provides information about an act of bullying, or witnesses an act of
bullying is also prohibited.
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