HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-08-11; City Council; 11840; CHILD CARE COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS ON PROPOSED CHILD CARE STANDARDSMTG. 8-11-92
1. Adopt City Council Resolution of Intention No.42-25q directing the Planning Commis
hearings on the proposed Child Care Standards.
2. Refer plan for Child Care Needs and voluntary compliance in new development
Commission to consider in conjunction with the proposed Child Care Standards.
3. Refer City Council Resolution identifying Child Care Needs Areas to Planning Co
consider in conjunction with the proposed Child Care Standards.
4. Consider the Child Care Commission’s recommendation to create a Carlsbad
Foundation (a non-profit corporation) to improve the quantity, quality and accessibility of
the City of Carlsbad, and direct staff to further explore other available options.
ITEM EXPLANATION:
The Carlsbad Child Care Commission was created in 1989 to advise the City Council c
matters. The Child Care Commission’s duties are to encourage/promote the establishr
care facilities in safe and convenient locations throughout the community to meet the grov
for child care, and to act as a community forum in child care matters. In meeting these du
profit firm of International Child Resource Institute (ICRI) was contracted to provide staffing,
and a child care needs assessment for the City.
The previously adopted Child Care General Plan Goal and City Council Policy were the
to formulate the eight work plan recommendations contained within the Child Care Needs
Summary Report of 1991. Each of the recommended action items respond to a recomr
the approved work plan for the consultant. The recommendations contained within thi!
are in accord with the City’s policies and adopted work plan.
Proposed Child Care Standards - The proposed standards contain existing, amend
provisions for establishing child care facilities in Carlsbad. This proposal creates a ne
section in Title 21 Zoning, dealing with child care, and will be referenced in other sec
Zoning Code. The general effect of these new standards is not only to clarify and update
residential and industrial areas of the City.
developed a Residential and Commercial/lndustriaI formula to determine the child care nec
developments. The purpose at this time is to provide the developers with an impact anal
care for their proposed developments. The Commission has chosen not to recommend a
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Care Policy is to investigate appropriate incentives for the development of child care
Carlsbad. A finding of the Child Care Commission, identified in its "Guide to the Developr
Care Centers" 1991 , was the amount of processing fees. The recommendation of the Cc
to provide for a 50% reduction in City processing fees for child care facilities in thos
deficient in child care spaces. The 50% reduction is for the child care portion of a pro
reassessment is recommended in 1995 to detrmine which quadrants may still be deficie
Carlsbad Child Care Foundation - The Commission is cognizant of the fact that in July
Child Care Commission will sunset unless the City Council acts otherwise. The
Commission sees an ongoing need to improve the quantity, quality, and accessibility of
the City of Carlsbad. The Commission is, therefore, recommending to the City Council tha
Child Care Foundation be created to meet the child care needs in the future. Fundin
foundation would be provided through contributions, grants and gifts. A future function of
could be to provide child care slots for new developments to meet child care needs. The
is recommending that the Child Care Foundation be designed to operate in a similar m
Carlsbad Cable Television Foundation, as a separate, non-profit corporation, with i
appointed by the Mayor with concurrence of the City Council.
Staff is recommending that the Child Care Foundation proposal be referred to stai
alternative structures involving the size, nature of representation, appointment options ar
the Foundation.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff time in processing.
EXHIBITS:
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4. Resolution No.
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City Council Resolution of Intention No. 92 -25 9
City of Carlsbad Child Care Commission Recommended Child Care Standards.
Plan for Child Care Needs for Which Voluntary Compliance is Recommended
Council of the City of Carlsbad. - Identifying Child Care Needs Area (CCNA) and Providir
to Encourage the Development of Child Care Facilities. (fica FTJ
Proposed Child Care Foundation Overview & Operating Procedures.
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CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF INTENTION NO. 92-254
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO CONSIDER AMENDING
TITLE 21 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING AN ADDITIONAL
CHAPTER ON CHILD CARE STANDARDS.
Pursuant to Section 21.52.020 of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, the City Cour
City of Carlsbad hereby declares its intention to consider an amendment to Title
Carlsbad Municipal Code to:
Add an additional chapter to Title 21 on Child Care Standards by addii
comprehensive new provisions on child care to Title 21 , and amending and/
relocating existing provisions of Title 21 on child care.
The Planning Commission is directed to hold public hearings on this mattc
forward its recommendations to the City Council.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council (
of Carlsbad, California, held on the 11 th day of AUGUST , 1992, by the folio\
to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Kulchin, Larson, Stanton, Nygaard
NOES: None
~ ABSENT: None
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ATTEST:
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, .7c (2-= City Clerk
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CITY OF CARLSBAD CHILD CARE COMMISSION
RECOMMENDED CHILD CARE STANDARDS
Intent & Purpose
The intent and purpose of the Child Care Development Standards are
(1) Provide a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure a quality child Ci
environment, and to maintain compatibility with surrounding land uses.
(2) Facilitate the establishment of child care facilities as a permitted u
within certain zones.
(3) standards to encourage child care facilities in the community.
(4) Establish standards to ensure a method to balance the needs
children for adequate care with the rights of property owners.
(5) Recognize that affordable, quality child care is critical to both the v\
being of parents and children, as well as the economic vitality of the Ci
(6) Recognize the City Council's Child Care Policies and promote t
development of child care facilities.
Definitions
Terms relating to the provision of child care services are defined as follow
(1) "Child" means a person who is under 18 years of age who is beir provided care and supervision in a child care facility.
(2) "Child Care Center" means a facility which provides non-medical cai
protection, and supervision for children for periods of less than 24 hoL
per day. Child care centers include child day care centers, preschoo
nursery schools, and before and after school programs, but do not incluc
elementary schools. "Child Care Center" means a facility which provid
care for 13 or more children.
(3) "Family Day Care Home" (also called a child care home) means a sing
family dwelling which regularly provides non-medical care, protection, ar
supervision of 12 or fewer children, in the provider's own home, for perioc
of less than 24 hours per day, and includes the following:
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Amended (a) "Large family day care home" means a single family dwelli which provides family child care to seven to 12 children, includi
children who reside at the home.
(b) "Small family day care home" means a single family dwelli which provides family child care to six or fewer children, includi
children who reside at the home.
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p& (4) "Provider" means a person who operates a child care center or farr day care home and is licensed by the State of California to provide cl-
care services.
(5) "Building-ready land" means that the land has been final graded ai has all necessary drains, gutters, sewers, curbs and sidewalks.
(6) "Processing fees" means those fees that are related to getting a pl approved. In the context of this ordinance they refer to the following fec
Preliminary Review, Conditional Use Permit, Environment Imp:
Assessment, Public Facilities Fee Agreement, Master Plan Amendme
Specific Plan Amendment, Site Development Plan Revision, Zone Chang
Special Use Permit Area, Coastal Development Permit, RedevelopmE
Permit.
(7) "Engineering fees" means those fees that are related to the land exec
the building itself. In the context of this ordinance they refer to the followir
fees: Improvement and Landscape Plan Check; Improvement ar
Landscape Inspection; Grading Plan Check, Grading Permit; Tentatb
Parcel Map Minor Subdivision; Drainage; Final Parcel Map; Duplica
Tracing.
(8) "Building fees" means those fees that are related to the building its
and the impact the building will have on the City. In the context of tk
ordinance they refer to the following fees: Building Permit; Building PI;
Check; Strong Motion; Facility Management; School; Traffic; Bridge ar
Thoroughfare; Public Facilities; Sewer Permit, Benefit Area and Later,
Water Connection.
(9) "Schools" - Vocational, business and professional schools are permittt
in any zone in which the activity is permitted. Schools as herein defined c
not include child care centers or family day care homes.
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New Application
The requirements of this chapter shall apply to:
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(1) Master and Specific Plan Areas.
(2) Residential developments of 25 or more dwelling units (including sin!
family homes, apartments, condominiums and mobile homes).
(3) Commercial/lndustriaI developments (e.g. off ice or manufacturi space) for 50 potential employees or 25,000 gross square feet of spacl
(4) Any project in which the use of space will be converted from its presc
use to some other use. For example, the conversion of office space
another use.
(5) Any project that is approved after the adoption of this ordinance.
New Exclusions
The following uses are not required to provide child care slots under ti
provision of this chapter:
(1) Child care facilities of any kind, including family day care homes at child care centers.
(2) Any public recreation programs conducted for children such as Bo)
Club, Girls’ Club, Brownies, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Campfire Girls
similar such organizations.
(3) Senior housing projects.
(4) Residential developments with fewer than 25 dwelling units.
(5) employees or 25,000 gross square feet of space.
(6) Any project the City determines not to have a significant impact on tl
need for child care.
(7) Any child care home providing care for the children of only one fam
in addition to the provider’s own children.
(8) Any cooperative arrangement between parents for the care of thc
children by one or more of the parents where no payment for the care
involved.
Commercial/lndustriaI developments with fewer than 50 potent
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(9) Any arrangement for the receiving and care of children by a relativr
(1 0) Public Schools.
New Administration
The Planning Department is responsible for the general administration ai
coordination of the provisions of this chapter, along with other appropriz
Community Development departments, Le. collection of fees, building
facilities.
New Child Care Need Areas
Through a comprehensive assessment of child care needs in the City, it h
been determined that currently there are sections of the City in critical nec
of more child care. With the projected population growth, these sectio
will potentially continue to be in critical need. These areas have bel
designated as Child Care Needs Areas (CCNA). The Child Care Nee1
Areas in the City will be identified by City Council Resolution based on
Child Care Commission Needs Assessment conducted at least every fi
years until Carlsbad’s Child Care needs are met.
New Incentives
For a developer or provider who builds a new child care facility or convei
a building into a child care facility (refurbishment) -- including structut
interior design and layout, plumbing, electrical, exterior play area -- in
CCNA, the Processing Fees, Engineering Fees, and Building Fees norma
assessed by the City will be reduced for that child care center by 50%
the normal fee required. Fees assessed by the County, State, or other c
districts are the responsibility of the owner.
New General Child Care Responsibility
All new projects, as depicted in the application section, except those listr
in the exclusion section, create a need for child care, as identified by a C
Council resolution, which will be reviewed every five years. This resolutic
will include the results of a Child Care Needs Assessment, reviewing curre
growth management information, anticipated growth to buildout, and tl
current state of the economy. Additionally, based on the stated criteria, tl
resolution may require new development to provide its identified needt
child care responsibility.
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New Child Care Fund Option
In order to continue to meet the goal of affordable, accessible, quality ci
in Carlsbad, the Child Care Commission has established a fund to suppi
the development of child care in Carlsbad. The City understands that sor
developments may not be the most suitable location for building a ch
care center or that some developers may not want to be direc
responsible for providing for the establishment of child care. Therefo
developers who are identified as responsible for mitigating the child ci
need created by a project, under Section , "Child Care Responsibilit
have the option of paying a fee to the Child Care Fund in lieu of creatil
child care slots, or an equally acceptable plan to provide the necessi
additional child care spaces.
State Mandates on Familv Dav Care Homes
As stipulated in Chapter 3.6, Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, St:
of California, "family day care homes must be situated in normal resideni
surroundings so as to give children the home environment which
conducive to healthy and safe development." Therefore, family day ci
homes do not constitute a change of occupancy for purposes of lo(
ordinances as well as local building and fire codes. Traffic and noise
generated by family day care homes is considered to be of norn
residential levels which may be reasonably restricted but not used as
basis for permit denial. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R
restricting or prohibiting family day care homes in residential neighborhoo
were voided by Section 1597.4O(c) of said Chapter. Judgments on t
quality of child care are the responsibility of parents, the provider, and t
licensing agency.
Larae and Small Familv Dav Care Homes
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Large and small family day care homes as defined in Section i
permitted subject to the following limitations:
(1) In all R-1, R-2, R-E, R-A, R-3, RD-M, PC and R-P zones when t subject site is occupied by a single family dwelling, excluding duplexc
apartments, and condominiums or when part of a Planned U
Development.
(2) The applicant has or will obtain all licenses and permits required
state law for operation of the facility. The applicant shall keep all st:
licenses or permits valid and current.
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(3) The facility meets all zoning standards othlerwise applicable to 0th single family residences, however, the use of a detached single fam
dwelling for the purposes of this section shall riot constitute a change
occupancy for purposes of Title 18 of the Code.
(4) The facility shall comply with all standards relating to fire and life safc
applicable to single family residences established by the State Fire Mars1
contained in Title 24 of the California Administrative Code as amended.
(5) Garages shall be prohibited for use as a farnily day care home unle
it is established that all proposals that include the use of the garage sh
not cause the elimination of required off-street parking.
(6) An outdoor play area which satisfies the requirements of the State
California, Community Care Licensing Division shall be provided in the re
yard and shall be enclosed by a natural barrier, wall, solid fence, or ott-
solid structure having a minimum of six feet in height.
(7) All outdoor play areas shall be adequately separated from vehicu circulation and parking areas. For example, a strong fence such as chz
link, wood or masonry.
(8) Large Family Day Care Homes shall also comply with the followii additional standards:
a. The applicant shall agree to designate the on-site driveway as t
official drop-off and pick-up area for children. Said driveway sh
remain free and clear of parked cars.
b. The applicant shall require that employees park on the strc
directly in front of the applicant’s home. If the applicant’s home
located on a cul-de-sac, parking may be provided in the near vicin
with approval of the Planning Director.
c. The lot is not located closer than 1,200 lineal feet from anott-
large family day care home on the same street.
d. Additional conditions regarding safety and access may be applil
to the permit by the City Engineer and Planning Director.
e. The provider shall make written application to the Plannii
Director. Such application shall include all materials deem(
necessary by the Planning Director to show that the requirements
this section are met. The applicant shall pay a fee set by the C
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Council resolution. The decision of the IPlanning Director may I
appealed to the Planning Commission within (IO) calendar days
the written decision of the Planning Director. The appellant shall p
the cost of the appeal.
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General Site Specific Quality and Development Standards
(1) A minimum of 35 square feet of indoor play space per child i
infant/toddler and preschool programs (exclusive of bathrooms, kitchc
staff areas, hallways and areas occupied by large equipment includii
cribs) .
(2) A minimum of 35 square feet of indoor play space per child for schc
age programs (exclusive of the above mentioned areas).
(3) Seventy-five feet of outdoor space per child for pre-school and schc
age children, unless waivered by State of California for infant/toddler cai
(4) All major entry doors shall be security controlled by either having ,
outside fence with self-latching gates surroundirig the entrance area or,
interior screening point wherein an adult is present at the sign in/sign c
area.
(5) The child care facility shall meet all other City standards and conditior
(6) The site design of a child care center shall comply with the followii conditions: Each child care center shall have a direct source of natural Iic
via window space. Whenever possible, the window area shall be at le:
one eighth of the overall floor space. The outdoor play space shall I
viewable directly from the interior by having windows at strategic points 1
that the yard area can be seen from the inside of the child care center.
order to maximize the ability for children to see out of windows, tho
windows shall be installed at a level starting from approximately one fc
from floor level and reaching at least four feet in height (or five feet abo
floor level).
Child Care Centers as Defined in Definitions (2) are Permitted in tl
Followins Zones as Indicated Onlv:
(1) With an approved Conditional Use Permit child care centers a
permitted in the R-I, R-2, R-E and R-A zones on developed church ai
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private school sites. Additionally, subject to a conditional use permit, ch
care centers are permitted in the 0-S zone on transportation sites.
(a) Minimum parking shall be provided at one space/employee pll
one for each 10 children. An adequate loading and unloading arl
shall be provided on-site and may be counted towards the require
parking. In a residential zone,parking shall not be located in tl
required front yard setback. Space withiin the parking lot shall I
sufficient to permit one pickup/delivery space. The pickup/delivc
area shall be accessed from the child care center without crossii
any driveways or streets and may be counted towards the requiri
parking. Clearly designated pedestrian wdkways shall be provide
(b) A sign with a maximum size of two square feet may be permittc
at the rear of the front yard setback. Such sign shall be designed
be unobtrusive and compatible with the surrounding residenl
development, and in accordance with Chapter 21 :41 of this code
(c) In addition, the applicant shall com;ply with the requiremer
stipulated in Sections (large family day care homes) inclusive,
listed above.
(d) The provider shall make written application to the Plannii Director. Such application shall includle all materials deeme
necessary by the Planning Director to show that the requirements
this section are met. The applicant shall pay a fee set by City Coun
resolution. The decision of the Planning Director may be appealed
the Planning Commission within ten (IO) calendar days of the writt
decision of the Planning Director. The appellant shall pay the cost
the appeal.
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(2) In the R-3, RD-M, R-P, C-I, C-2, H-0 and T-C: zones and on develope
church and private school sites subject to the following limitations:
(a) The applicant has or will obtain all licenses and permits require
by state law for operation of the facility. The applicant shall keep
state licenses or permits valid and current.
(b) The center meets all zoning standards otherwise applicable the project site.
(c) The City Fire and Building Department lhave approved occupan
of the center.
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(d) An outdoor play area which satisfies the requirements of tl State of California, Community Care Licensing Division shall I
provided on-site and shall be buffered from adjacent uses by
natural barrier, wall, or solid fence having1 a minimum of five feet
height. Said outdoor play area shall not be allowed in any requirc
front, side or rear yard setbacks and shall1 be located and design1
so as to reduce noise impacts on adjacent properties.
(e) All outdoor play areas shall be adequately separated frc vehicular circulation and parking areas. For example, a strong fen1
such as chain link, wood or masonry.
(9 Minimum off-street parking shall be provided at 01
space/employee plus one for each 10 children, minimum. 1
adequate unloading area shall be on-siite and may be count1
towards the required parking. Such parking shall not be located
any required front yard setback.
(9) Signs shall be permitted in accordance with Chapter 21.41.
(h) Additional conditions regarding safety and access may I
applied to the permit by the City Engineer and Planning Director.
(i) The provider shall make written application to the Plannit Director. Such application shall includ~e all materials deemc
necessary by the Planning Director to show that the requirements
this section are met. The applicant shall pay a fee set by City Coun
resolution. The decision of the Planning Diirector may be appealed
the Planning Commission within ten (1 0) calendar days of the writtc
decision of the Planning Director. The appellant shall pay the cost
the appeal.
p.&l (3) In the 0 zone with an approved Conditional Use Permit. The applicz
listed above.
(4) In the P-C zone as part of an approved master or specific plan. Whc
development of a child care center on a specific site is requested,
conditional use permit for the child care center shall be processed, exce
where previous site development plans have beein approved for a child ca
center. If residential development has already occurred in the master
specific plan area, child care centers may be permitted subject to the lai
use designation of the master or specific plan and the provisions of tl
general site specific quality and development standards of this section.
shall comply with the requirements stipulated in Section (2) 9
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New (5) In the P-M, M, P-C (P-l General Plan area) and C-M zones with Conditional Use Permit subject to the following provisions:
(a) The applicant has or will obtain all licenses and permits requirc
by state law for operation of the facility. The applicant shall keep
state licenses or permits valid and current.
(b) Child care centers are permitted by right in areas located not
and west of College Avenue within the PM and CM zones. Centf
are also permitted by Conditional Use Permit on lots immediatf
adjacent to the east side of College Avenue. However, child CE
centers are restricted from locating in the flight activity zone west
Palomar Airport.
(c) Establishments located east of College Boulevard not identifir in Section , and located in the P-M, C:-M, M, or P-C (P-l Gene
Plan area) zones may provide child care on site as an employ
benefit with a City approved conditional use permit.
(d) All child care facilities located in P-MI C-M, M or P-C (P-l Gene
Plan Areas) zones shall be subject to the following specific standarl
in addition to the General Site Specific Quality and Developmc
Standards as follows (see Section 1:
1. Site and design restrictions based on Fire and Buildii
Codes and State Child Care Standards on a site-by-site bas
2. Prior to occupancy, the center rnanager shall prepare ai
maintain an emergency operating plan which outlines speci
procedures to be followed when notified of a threatenii
hazardous materials release. Such plan shall be reviewed ai
approved by the Fire Department.
3. The site design of a child care center shall be subject
the following conditions:
i) Easily accessible interior manual control of tl ventilating system shall be provided. Windows ai
doors are prohibited on the windward side of tl
building.
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ii) An outdoor play area which satisfies the requireme
of the State of California, Community Care Licensii
Division shall be provided on the leeward side of t
building and shall be enclosed by a natural barrier, Wi
or solid fence having a minimum of five feet in heig
Such play area shall be directly adjacent to the ceni
and accessible through the center itself. All outdc
play areas shall be adequately separated from vehicu
circulation and parking areas.
iii) As stipulated in [21.44.020] (28) (A) parking shall I
provided at one space/full-time employee at the ch
care center, adequate child pick-up and loading are:
and an on-site pickup/delivery space shall be providl
which can be accessed from the child care ceni
without crossing any driveways.
iv) Signs shall be permitted in accordance w
Chapter [21.41].
v) The child care center is subject to routi
inspection by the Fire Department. Failure to comr
with Section [21.83.070] (5) above shall be sufficie
cause for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
New Partial lnvaliditv & Severabilitv
If any provision of this ordinance, or its application to any developme
project, or to any geographical location within the City, is held invalid, tt
shall not effect the application, validity or enforceability of the remainii
provisions.
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VARIOUS ZONES v MI I I tU GHlLU GAKt FAGILITIE
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Zoning Small Family Day Large Family Day ChildCareCt
1-6 Children 7-1 2 Children 13+ Childr
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R-1 ,R-2,R-E Permitted by right Permitted by right Not permittc
R-A Zones subject to Planning
Director’s review and
approval
R-3, RDM, RP Permitted by right Permitted by right Permitted Zones subject to Planning
Director’s review and
approval
C-1, C-2, HO Not permitted Not permitted Permitted
0-S, T-C Zones Not permitted Not permitted Permitted
C.U.P.
P-C Zone Permitted in single Permitted in single Permitted bl
family dwellings family dwellings sub- C.U.P. or sit
ject to Planning developmentF Director’s review and
approval
P-M, C-M, M Not permitted Not permitted * Permitted w
Zones of College Bb
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employee b€t-
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Developed church Not permitted Not permitted Permitted bl
& school sites Planning
Director’s revil
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V-R Permitted by right Permitted by right sub- Permitted wi
qmed re& opment perr
subject to Planning Dir-
rector’s review & approval
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PLAN FOR CHILD CARE NEEDS FOR WHICH
VOLUNTARY COMPLIANCE IS RECOMMENDED BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD
For each applicable project the developer is responsible for assessing the number of ch
care slots to be mitigated using the criteria contained in this plan. This assessment of nee
shall be submitted to the Planning Department at the same time as the proposed developmt
plans.
Voluntary compliance with the identified needs responsibility of each new developmc
Building of a child care center in an area that would meet the needs of those
the newly developed residential area with at least the number of slots assesst
Development of a Family Day Care Network in an area that would meet the nee
of those in the newly developed residential area.
Expansion of a nearby child care center by the appropriate number of slots.
Payment of a fee to the City of Carlsbad Child Care Foundation, which will
used to provide the needed child care slots to meet the new developmen
responsibilities.
can be accomplished by a developer in a variety of ways, such as:
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Mitiqation for Residential Development
Of the 1500 slots needed by buildout, approximately 65% shall be mitigated by residenl
development (975 slots).
Assessment of child care responsibility: An equation has been established for determining t
number of child care slots for which a residential development is recommended to provide. T
child care need will be determined through the use of the following formula:
Total Number of Dwelling Units to be Built X .04 = Number of Child Care Slots
to be Mitigated
Note: The factor of .04 is derived from the Total Number of Slots to be Built by Buildout for whi
residential development has been determined responsible (91 0) divided by the Remaini,
Number of Dwelling Units to be Built by Buildout (25,973 as of February 1992). Numerically, 9
divided by 25,973 equals .04.
Mitigation for Non-Residential Development
Of the 1500 slots needed by buildout, approximately 35% shall be mitigated by non-residenl
development (525 slots).
Assessment of child care responsibility: An equation has been established for determining t
number of child care slots or which a non-residential development is recommended to provic
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The child care need will be determined through the use of the following formula:
Estimated Number of Employees X .07 = Number of Slots to be Mitigated
Note: The factor of .07 represents the average' number of people needing child care at any o
time in a company.
After 525 slots have been mitigated through non-residential development, the child care ne
related to non-residential development in Carlsbad shall be re-evaluated.
Child Care Plan: The recommended child care plan for both residential and non-residen
development would include information on the following: location of the existing or propos
child care facility or facilities; number of slots needed to meet the child care responsibility of 1
proposed developments; the population these slots will serve broken down by age; how 1
facilities could be financed, established, operated and maintained.
Responsibility of Planning Department: After receiving the child care responsibility plan, t
Planning Department shall review the plan with the developer and encourage volunQ
compliance with the child care needs identified in the plan.
Foundation Option - Developers that choose to mitigate the child care need created by a projc
have the following options:
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Providing space in a child care center in the development;
Creating a network of family day care homes within the development;
Funding expansion of existing child care centers adding additional spaces in the are;
Contributing monies to create child care spaces to the Carlsbad Child Care Foundatil
to develop the spaces.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARLSBI
CALIFORNIA, IDENTIFYING CHILD CARE NEEDS AREA (C.C.N.A.)
AND PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGETHE DEVELOPMENT
CHILD CARE FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the International Child Resource Institute (ICRI) of Berkeley,
assessed the extent and nature of child care in Carlsbad in a report entitled "Carlsbad
Needs Assessment and Recommendations Summary Report"; and
WHEREAS, the report identified a current deficit of 250 child care spaces in Carl
1500 additional future child care space needs to buildout by quadrant and five-year ir
and
WHEREAS, the summary report identified an additional child care need by
through 1995 as Northwest Quadrant, 100 spaces, Northeast Quadrant 75, Southwes
100, totaling a need for 400 additional spaces by 1995.
WHEREAS, one of Carlsbad's General Plan goals is to encourage and prc
establishment of child care facilities in safe and convenient locations throughout the cc
and
WHEREAS, one of the Carlsbad City Council's policies on child care states th
will investigate appropriate incentives for the development of child care services in Carl
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Carlsbad,
designate all four quadrants, the Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast, as t
Needs Areas until 1995 when the child care needs of Carlsbad will be reevaluated. (
analysis attached.)
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AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in all City Council designated Child Car
Areas (CCNA), City fees are reduced by 50% for child care facilities standing alone
portion of a project, or structure, dedicated to child care only.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad Cit)
held on the day of , 1992 by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
CLAUDE A. LEWIS, Mayor
ATTEST:
ALETHA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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CHILD CARE EXPANSION NEEDS 1990-201 0
Northwest Northeast Southwest Southeast m
1990-1 995 100 75 125 100
1995-2000 50 75 150 1 00
2000-2005 50 75 125 75
75 - 150 - 125 - 2005-201 0 - 50 -
Total: 250 300 550 400 - - 1,s
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Buildout Total: 2,4!
- - Existing Space: 532 99 36 330 -
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Current Gap Between Supply & Demand:
Infanuoddler: 100
Preschool: 50
School Age: 100 e
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CITY OF CARLSBAD
CHILD CARE FOUNDATION
OVERVIEW AND OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. Mission
The mission of the City of Carlsbad Child Care Foundation is to improve the quantity, quality a
accessibility of Child Care in the City of Carlsbad.
II. Introduction
The City of Carlsbad Child Care Foundation has been established for the purpose of improvii
the quality and quantity of child care programs within this city. The Child Care Foundatic
provides monies to providers of family day care homes and child care centers.
One priority for funding is increasing the quantity of child care through the creation of additior
slots (from development fees) and site improvements. Another priority is improving qual1
through equipment procurement and education and training for child care providers. Spec
attention will be given to the availability of quality, affordable care for infants, mildly ill childrc
minorities, and other segments of the population identified as having a great need.
Funding for this program is provided through residential and commercial developme
contributions, contributions from local businesses, foundations and corporations.
111. Governance
The Foundation is governed by a seven member Board of Directors including one chairpersc
The current Board members are the members of the City of Carlsbad Child Care Commissic
The chairperson of the Foundation shall be the chairperson of the Child Care Commissic
presiding at all meetings of the Board.
Four members of the Board of Directors will maintain their positions for two years from (ins6
date). Three members of the Board will remain as committee members for four years from (ins€
date). New members will be appointed by the Mayor with concurrence of the City Counc
Members shall hold their offices until their resignation, removal or other disqualification fro
service, or until their successor shall be appointed. No member can remain on the Board
Directors for more than eight consecutive years.
A majority of the Board (4 members) constitutes a quorum of the Board for the transaction
business. Decisions will be made by motion and vote in the same manner as is currently USE
by the Child Care Commission. Every act and decision made by a majority of the membe
present at a meeting shall be regarded as the act of the Board.
The Board of Directors will begin by meeting monthly. After the Foundation is established,
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meetings will be held on a quarterly basis. Special meetings of the Board for any purpose rr
be called at any time by the Chairperson or any acting member of the Board.
The foundation operates on a yearly funding cycle.IV.
It is the responsibility of the Board of Directors to develop and implement a plan to obt,
sources of money for the Foundation. This may be through donations from local businesses a
corporations, other Foundations, Government resources, etc. it ia not necessarily 1
responsibility of the Board to actually solicit funds themselves, but to monitor and ensure tl
the job of developing funds for the Foundation is being handled.
In the future, some funding may be contributed by developer contributions to provide additior
child care slots. These monies will be placed in a separate account for the Foundation
allocate to increasing child care slots in Carlsbad.
Source of Incoming Funds
V. Application Process
The Board of Directors coordinates the allocation of funds. The allocation review process
conducted in the following manner:
A. At the end of the previous year, the Board sets the funding priorities for the new fundi1
cycle;
1. Board sends our Request for Proposals (RFP) with an application deadline
2. Potential applicants call and request a funding application;
Proposals and applications are received and documented;
Provider is notified of receipt of proposal;
Board meets to review proposals;
Board may request further information from providers;
Board may request in-person presentation, or on-site visits from those seeking fundin
Board meets to make final decision on allocation of funds;
All applications are notified regarding the status of their proposal;
Checks are prepared and sent from the Foundation with the assistance of the Ci
Controller’s Office.
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A set of guidelines has been established for both child care centers and family day care home
Allocation of funds will be made for the following:
Guidelines of Eligibility for Funding
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Child Care Center
1) Creation of new or additional slots
2) Education and training of staff
3) Interior site improvement, i.e. brick and mortar (one time only)
4) Exterior site improvements (one time only)
5) Equipment purchase or procurement
6) Production of community seminar(s) for providers.
Familv Dav Care Home
1) Creation of new or additional slots
2) Training and education of providers and staff
3) Equipment (non-fixtures) purchase or procurement
4) Production of community seminar@) for providers.
VII. Criteria for Funding
In both cases, evaluators will review the proposals using the following criteria:
1) Does the project increase the quality of child care in the identified need areas?
2) Does the project increase the quantity of available child care in the identified need areas
3) Does the project increase the knowledge of care givers?
4) Is the project feasible?
5) Is the project cost effective?
6) Are all necessary funding sources available for implementation of project?
7) Is the child care center or family day care home a viable program?
VIII. Amendments
These operating procedures may be amended by approval of the Board.