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T City of San Leandro Civic Center, 835 E. 14th Street San Leandro, California 94577 November 9, 2001 Mayor Shelia Young Members of the San Leandro City Council 835 East 14th Street San Leandro, CA 94577 Dear Mayor Young and Members of the San Leandro City Council: Current City Council policy allows us to issue free library cards to all K-12 students who attend any schools located inside the City limits of San Leandro. These free cards are issued regardless of where the student actually resides. As a courtesy, cards are also issued to all faculty at these schools. The Commission has recently looked at the rather unique status of Arroyo High School. It is not located within our City limits, but approximately 40% of its student body is composed of San Leandro residents. This means some students are eligible for free cards and others are not. The Commission believes this is confusing and could make it difficult for some students who seek to use our Library's services. Therefore, the Library -Historical Commission recommends that the City Council amend current policy to extend free borrowing privileges to all Arroyo High School students and faculty. We believe this is in the best educational interests of the students and should promote easier access to library services. Additionally, the Commission has noted City Council interest in reviewing the entire policy of fee based services to non-residents. It has been a number of years since these policies have been reviewed and this seems an appropriate time to do so. To that end I have appointed a sub -committee to study this matter and anticipate making a full report to the City Council early in 2002. The Commission is available to discuss these matters with you at your convenience. S' rely yours, Donna Reed Chair, Library -Historical Commission Shelia Young, Mayor 3 City Council: Orval "OB" Badger; Bob Claze; Surlene G. Grant; Garry A. Loeffler; Glenda Nardine; Tony Santos