HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-06-11; Child Care Commission Ad Hoc; MinutesMinutes of: CHILD CARE COMMISSION
Time of Meeting: 6:30 P.M.
Date of Meeting: June 11,1992
Place of Meeting: CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CALL TO ORDER:
Chairperson Baker called the Meeting to order at 6:36 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
Present: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cutler, Gilk, Isenhart, L'Esperance, Mead, and
Schwei
Absent: None
Staff Present: Jim Hagaman, Research Manager
Also Present: Ken Jaffe, International Child Resource Institute
COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA:
Garlinda Topzand, the San Diego County Child Care Coordinator, introduced herself and stated that she
was interested in attending the meeting primarily to glean information.
Commissioner L'Esperance arrived at 6:38 p.m.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
ACTION: Motion by Commissioner Cutler, and duly seconded, to approve the Minutes of the
Regular Meeting of April 23,1992, as submitted.
AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cutler, Gilk, Isenhart, L'Esperance, Mead, and
Schwei
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Isenhart and Schwei
Commissioner Schwei arrived at 6:43 p.m.
NEW & OLD BUSINESS:
1. Review of Proposed Child Care Standard (Ordinance)
Jim Hagaman, Research Manager, reviewed the proposed Child Care Ordinance and stated that the new
ordinance creates a major expansion of child care opportunities.
Commissioner Isenhart arrived at 6:56 p.m.
The Child Care Commission discussed the proposed ordinance. Jim Hagaman reviewed the zoning maps
in detail to show where family day care and child care centers may be located under the provisions of the
new ordinance. Commissioner Cutler expressed concern about the section (page 5, bottom, item #1)
which states that "a day care home may not be located in a duplex or apartment" because he believes that
this does not agree with the State law. In addition, he noted that the State law does not require a fenced
play area (page 6, items #6 and #7). Jim Hagaman will have the City Attorney review these sections of the
ordinance before it is forwarded to the City Council.
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Jim Hagaman anticipates that it will be over a month before the proposed child care ordinance can be put
on the agenda and heard by the City Council.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Isenhart, and duly seconded, to recommend to the
City Council that the proposed Child Care Ordinance be referred to the Planning
Commission for public hearing and the City Council for adoption.
AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cutler, Gilk, Isenhart, L'Esperance, Mead, and
Schwei
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. City of Carlsbad Child Care Foundation
Ken Jaffe, ICRI, summarized the Child Care Foundation's overview and proposed operating procedures,
and stated that ICRI would like to finalize this document prior to the expiration of their contract.
After discussion, the Commission recommended that the following changes:
• Add a mission statement - "The mission of the City of Carlsbad Child Care Foundation is to improve the
quantity, quality, and accessibility of child care in the city of Carlsbad."
• Amend the third sentence of Governance paragraph - "The chairperson of the Foundation shall be the
chairperson of the Child Care Commission."
Mr. Jaffe cautioned the Commission that the current economic climate may not generate any fee income to
the Foundation during the first two years of operation. As a result, there should be a concerted effort to
seek private funding. He feels that development of a grant program by the Foundation would be most
effective at this time.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Mead, and duly seconded, to recommend to the City
Council the creation of a City of Carlsbad Child Care Foundation and the approval of
Overview and Operating Procedures, with revisions, as proposed.
AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cutler, Gilk, Isenhart, L'Esperance, Mead, and
Schwei
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
3. City of Carlsbad Child Care Need Areas (CCNA)
Ken Jaffe, ICRI, discussed the Child Care Need Areas (CCNA) and stated that the information was based
on the current deficits identified in the Needs Assessment Summary Report and the 1990-95 expansion
needs. Since all quadrants have identified child care deficiencies, he recommended that all four quadrants
of the City be designated as Child Care Needs Areas until 1995 when the CCNA will be reevaluated.
ACTION: Motion was made by Commissioner Gilk, and duly seconded, to recommend that the
proposed resolution identifying Child Care Need Areas (CCNA), and providing incentives
to encourage the development of child care facilities, be forwarded to the City Council
for their approval.
AYES: Chairperson Baker, Commissioners Cutler, Gilk, Isenhart, L'Esperance, Mead, and
Schwei
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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4. Preparation of Materials for City Council
Jim Hagaman, Research Manager, advised the Commission that staff is in the process of developing a
formula for child care needs. The formula will address single family development as well as employers
wishing to provide child care. Once the formula has been determined, it will be added to the child care
ordinance.
Because the City is deficient in child care, it is recommended that, as an incentive, those developers or
providers who build a new child care facility or refurbish an existing structure into a child care facility in a
Child Care Need Area, be entitled to a 50% reduction in the processing, engineering, and building fees
normally assessed by the City for a child care facility. Once the quantity of child care within a Child Care
Need Area reaches normal levels, the incentive may be eliminated by action of the City Council.
5. Updates: Public Relations Article and Training for City Officials
Commissioner Gilk reported that an article she had written regarding child care has appeared in several
newspapers, including the Blade-Citizen, the Los Angeles Times, and the Carlsbad Journal.
Commissioner Gilk passed out a flyer on the workshop for childcare providers to be held July 8, 1992 at
the Calavera Community Park. The topic of the workshop will be effective communication strategies for
childcare providers and will consist of a panel discussion. The panel guests will be:
Tina Jimenez Ellen Flannagan Mary-Alice Isenhart
Childcare provider Childcare provider Marriage, Family and Child
and San Diego Family Counselor and member of
Daycare Association Carlsbad's Child Care
Officer Commission
She stated that a press release will be issued within the next few days.
Ken Jaffe, ICRI, reported on the success of the recent training session for City employees and stated that
he hopes to conduct another session in August. The training session was well received and he was
pleased with the participation. After the session, many attendees stated that they will now feel more
comfortable speaking to child care providers, whereas in the past they did not have sufficient information.
6. WINGS Mentors Project of San Diego
The Commission expressed interest in hearing Susan Botticelli, WINGS Project Director, speak at a future
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular meeting of June 10, 1992 was adjourned at 8:26 p.m. to the workshop on
July 8,1992 at the Calavera Community Park.
Respectfully submitted,
'JAMES C. H
Research Manag
BETTY BUCKNER
Minutes Clerk
ITEM 1
June 11, 1992
TO: CHILD CARE COMMISSION
FROM: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
REVIEW OF PROPOSED CHILD CARE STANDARD (ORDINANCE)
The attached draft of the proposed Child Care Amendments to the City Code represent some
significant new opportunities to provide needed child care facilities in Carlsbad.
The amendments propose the following specific changes:
• Consolidates the child care provision of the City code into one chapter in the zoning
ordinance for easy reference
• Permits both small and large Family Day Care Homes (other than the R-1 zone) in
additional residential zones in occupied single family dwellings
• Permits child care centers in additional zones other than the R-3 zones, i.e. RP, C-1, C-2,
H-0 zones
• Permits child care centers as an employee benefit in all PM and CM zones subject to
special criteria and permitting child care centers by CUP east and adjacent to College
Boulevard and by right west of College Boulevard.
• Identifies an obligation and need for child care in new developments and provides
suggested options in meeting this demand.
• Establishes a process for identifying "Child Care Needs Areas" (CCNA) and allows for a
50% fee reduction as an incentive for providing child care in such areas.
• Establishes a Carlsbad Child Care Foundation to upgrade the quality of child care in
Carlsbad, and to seek funds to accomplish this goal. The Foundation will be able to
accept funds from developers for providing additional child care spaces in meeting new
development obligations. The Foundation will not engage in providing child care
services.
Recommended Action:
1. Review the provisions of the Child Care Amendments.
2. Review the documents establishing the Carlsbad Child Care Foundation.
3. Review the Resolution establishing the Child Care Needs Areas.
4. Review the Resolution identifying child care needs in new developments.
5. Make your findings and recommendations on these child care matters to the Carlsbad City
Council.
CHILD CARE STANDARDS
New
New
Amended
Amended
Intent & Purpose
The intent and purpose of the Child Care Development Standards are to:
(1) Provide a comprehensive set of guidelines to ensure a quality child care
environment, and to maintain compatibility with surrounding land uses.
(2) Facilitate the establishment of child care facilities as a permitted use
within certain zones.
(3) Enhance awareness of child care standards and streamline such
standards to encourage child care facilities in the community.
(4) Establish standards to ensure a method to balance the needs of
children for adequate care with the rights of property owners.
(5) Recognize that affordable, quality child care is critical to both the well
being of parents and children, as well as the economic vitality of the City.
(6) Recognize the City Council's Child Care Policies and promote the
development of child care facilities.
Definitions
Terms relating to the provision of child care services are defined as follows:
(1) "Child" means a person who is under 18 years of age who is being
provided care and supervision in a child care facility.
(2) "Child Care Center" means a facility which provides non-medical care,
protection, and supervision for children for periods of less than 24 hours
per day. Child care centers include child day care centers, preschools,
nursery schools, and before and after school programs, but do not include
elementary schools. "Child Care Center" means a facility which provides
care for 13 or more children.
(3) "Family Day Care Home" (also called a child care home) means a single
family dwelling which regularly provides non-medical care, protection, and
supervision of 12 or fewer children, in the provider's own home, for periods
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 dwelling
which provides family child care to seven to 12 children, including
children who reside at the home.
Amended (b) "Small family day care home" means a single family dwelling
which provides family child care to six or fewer children, including
children who reside at the home.
New (4) "Provider" means a person who operates a child care center or family
day care home and is licensed by the State of California to provide child
care services.
New (5) "Building-ready land" means that the land has been final graded and
has all necessary drains, gutters, sewers, curbs and sidewalks.
New (6) "Processing fees" means those fees that are related to getting a plan
approved. In the context of this ordinance they refer to the following fees:
Preliminary Review, Conditional Use Permit, Environment Impact
Assessment, Public Facilities Fee Agreement, Master Plan Amendment,
Specific Plan Amendment, Site Development Plan Revision, Zone Change,
Special Use Permit Area, Coastal Development Permit, Redevelopment
Permit.
New (7) "Engineering fees" means those fees that are related to the land except
the building itself. In the context of this ordinance they refer to the following
fees: Improvement and Landscape Plan Check; Improvement and
Landscape Inspection; Grading Plan Check, Grading Permit; Tentative
Parcel Map Minor Subdivision; Drainage; Final Parcel Map; Duplicate
Tracing.
New (8) "Building fees" means those fees that are related to the building itself
and the impact the building will have on the City. In the context of this
ordinance they refer to the following fees: Building Permit; Building Plan
Check; Strong Motion; Facility Management; School; Traffic; Bridge and
Thoroughfare; Public Facilities; Sewer Permit, Benefit Area and Lateral;
Water Connection.
(9) "Schools" - Trade or training schools are permitted in any zone in which
the trade is permitted. Schools as herein defined do not include child care
centers or family day care homes.
New Application
The requirements of this chapter shall apply to:
(1) Master and Specific Plan Areas.
(2) Residential developments of 25 or more dwelling units (including single
family homes, apartments, condominiums and mobile homes).
(3) Commercial/Industrial developments (e.g. office or manufacturing
space) for 50 potential employees or 25,000 gross square feet of space.
(4) Any project in which the use of space will be converted from its present
use to some other use. For example, the conversion of office space to
another use.
(5) Any project that is approved after the adoption of this ordinance.
New Exclusions
The requirements of this chapter for providing child care shall not apply to
the following projects:
(1) Child care facilities of any kind, including child care homes and child
care centers.
(2) Any public recreation programs conducted for children such as Boys'
Club, Girls' Club, Brownies, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Campfire Girls or
similar such organizations.
(3) Senior housing projects.
(4) Residential developments with fewer than 25 dwelling units.
(5) Commercial/Industrial developments with fewer than 50 potential
employees or 25,000 gross square feet of space.
(6) Any project the City determines not to have a significant impact on the
need for child care.
(7) Any child care home providing care for the children of only one family
in addition to the provider's own children.
(8) Any cooperative arrangement between parents for the care of their
children by one or more of the parents where no payment for the care is
involved.
(9) Any arrangement for the receiving and care of children by a relative.
(10) Public Schools.
New Administration
The Planning Department is responsible for the general administration and
coordination of the provisions of this chapter, along with other appropriate
Community Development departments, i.e. collection of fees, building of
facilities.
New Child Care Need Areas
Through a comprehensive assessment of child care needs in the City, it has
been determined that currently there are sections of the City in critical need
of more child care. With the projected population growth, these sections
will potentially continue to be in critical need. These areas have been
designated as Child Care Need Areas (CCNA). The Child Care Need Areas
in the City will be identified by City Council Resolution based on a Child
Care Commission Needs Assessment conducted at least every five years
until Carlsbad's Child Care needs are met.
New General Child Care Responsibility
All new projects, as depicted in the application section, except those listed
in the exclusion section have a needed responsibility for child care, as
indicated by a City Council resolution, which will be reviewed about every
five years. This resolution will include the results of a Child Care Needs
Assessment, reviewing current growth management information, anticipated
growth to buildout, and the current state of the economy. Additionally,
based on the stated criteria, the resolution may require new development
to provide its identified child care responsibility.
New Incentives
For a developer or provider who builds a new child care facility or converts
a building into a child care facility (refurbishment) _ including structure,
interior design and layout, plumbing, electrical, exterior play area _ in a
CCNA, the Processing Fees, Engineering Fees, and Building Fees normally
assessed by the City will be reduced for that child care center by 50% of
the normal fee required. Fees assessed by the County, State, or other city
districts are the responsibility of the owner.
New Child Care Fund Option
In order to continue to meet the goal of affordable, accessible, quality care
in Carlsbad, the Child Care Commission has established a fund to support
the development of child care in Carlsbad. The City understands that some
developments may not be the most suitable location for building a child
care center or that some developers may not want to be directly
responsible for providing for the establishment of child care. Therefore,
developers who are identified as responsible for mitigating the child care
need created by a project have the option of paying a fee to the Child Care
Fund in lieu of creating child care slots, or an equally acceptable plan to
provide the necessary additional child care spaces.
New State Mandates on Family Day Care Homes
As stipulated in Chapter 3.6, Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code, State
of California, "family day care homes must be situated in normal residential
surroundings so as to give children the home environment which is
conducive to healthy and safe development." Therefore, family day care
homes do not constitute a change of occupancy for purposes of local
ordinances as well as local building and fire codes. Traffic and noise
generated by family day care homes is considered to be of normal
residential levels which may be reasonably restricted but not used as a
basis for permit denial. Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&R's)
restricting or prohibiting family day care homes in residential neighborhoods
were voided by Section 1597.40(c) of said Chapter. Judgments on the
quality of child care are the responsibility of parents, the provider, and the
licensing agency.
New Large and Small Family Dav Care Homes
Large and small family day care homes as defined in Section are
permitted subject to the following limitations:
(1) In all R-1, R-2, R-E, R-A, R-3, RD-M, and R-P zones when the subject
site is occupied by a single family dwelling, excluding duplexes, apartments,
and condominiums or when part of a Planned Unit Development on a lot of
7,500 square feet or more.
(2) The applicant has or will obtain all licenses and permits required by
state law for operation of the facility. The applicant shall keep all state
licenses or permits valid and current.
(3) The facility meets all zoning standards otherwise applicable to other
single family residences, however, the use of a detached single family
dwelling for the purposes of this section shall not constitute a change of
occupancy for purposes of Title 18 of the Code.
(4) The facility shall comply with all standards relating to fire and life safety
applicable to single family residences established by the State Fire Marshal
contained in Title 24 of the California Administrative Code as amended.
(5) Garages shall be prohibited for use as a family day care home unless
it is established that all proposals that include the use of the garage shall
not cause the elimination of required off-street parking.
(6) An outdoor play area which satisfies the requirements of the State of
California, Community Care Licensing Division shall be provided in the rear
yard and shall be enclosed by a natural barrier, wall, solid fence, or other
solid structure having a minimum of six feet in height.
(7) All outdoor play areas shall be adequately separated from vehicular
circulation and parking areas. For example, a strong fence such as chain
link, wood or masonry.
(8) Specific additional standards for large Family Day Care Homes:
a. The applicant shall agree to designate the on-site driveway as the
official drop-off and pick-up area for children. Said driveway shall
remain free and clear of parked cars.
b. The applicant shall require that employees park on the street
directly in front of the applicant's home. If the applicant's home is
located on a cul-de-sac, parking may be provided in the near vicinity
with approval of the Planning Director.
c. The lot is not located closer than 1,200 lineal feet from another
large family day care home on the same street.
d. Additional conditions regarding safety and access may be applied
to the permit by the City Engineer and Planning Director.
e. The provider shall make written application to the Planning
Director. Such application shall include all materials deemed
necessary by the Planning Director to show that the requirements of
this section are met. The applicant shall pay a fee set by the City
Council resolution. The decision of the Planning Director may be
appealed to the Planning Commission within (10) calendar days of
the written decision of the Planning Director. The appellant shall pay
the cost of the appeal.
New&
Amended Child Care Centers
General Site Specific Quality and Development Standards
(1) A minimum of 35 square feet of indoor play space per child for
infant/toddler and preschool programs (exclusive of bathrooms, kitchen,
staff areas, hallways and areas occupied by large equipment including
cribs).
(2) A minimum of 35 square feet of indoor play space per child for school
age programs (exclusive of the above mentioned areas).
(3) Seventy-five feet of outdoor space per child for pre-school and school
age children, unless waivered by State of California for infant/toddler care.
(4) All major entry doors shall be security controlled by either having an
outside fence with gates surrounding the entrance area or an interior
screening point wherein an adult is present at the sign in/sign out area.
(5) The child care facility shall meet all other City standards and conditions.
(6) The site design of a child care center shall comply with the following
conditions: Each child care center shall have a direct source of natural light
via window space. Whenever possible, the window area shall be at least
one eighth of the overall floor space. The outdoor play space shall be
viewable directly from the interior by having windows at strategic points so
that the yard area can be seen from the inside of the child care center. In
order to maximize the ability for children to see out of windows, those
windows shall be installed at a level starting from approximately one foot
from floor level and reaching at least four feet in height (or five feet above
floor level).
Child Care Centers as Defined in Definitions (2) are Permitted in the
Following Zones as Indicated Only:
New (1) On developed church and school sites, in R-1, R-2, R-E and R-A zones
having a minimum usable area of 10,000 square feet or larger, or when part
of a Planned Unit Development on a lot of 10,000 square feet or more with
a Conditional Use Permit.
(a) Minimum parking shall be provided at one space/employee plus
one for each 10 children. An adequate loading and unloading area
shall be provided on-site and may be counted towards the required
parking. In a residential zone.parking shall not be located in the
required front yard setback. Space within the parking lot shall be
sufficient to permit one pickup/delivery space. The pickup/delivery
area shall be accessed from the child care center without crossing
any driveways or streets and may be counted towards the required
parking. Clearly designated pedestrian walkways shall be provided.
(b) A sign with a maximum size of two square feet may be permitted
at the rear of the front yard setback. Such sign shall be designed to
be unobtrusive and compatible with the surrounding residential
development, and in accordance with Chapter 21:41 of this code.
(c) In addition, the applicant shall comply with the requirements
stipulated in Sections (large family day care homes) inclusive, as
listed above.
(d) The provider shall make written application to the Planning
Director. Such application shall include all materials deemed
necessary by the Planning Director to show that the requirements of
this section are met. The applicant shall pay a fee set by City Council
resolution. The decision of the Planning Director may be appealed to
the Planning Commission within ten (10) calendar days of the written
decision of the Planning Director. The appellant shall pay the cost of
the appeal.
New & (2) In the R-3, RD-M, R-P, C-1, C-2, H-O zones and on developed church
Amended and school sites subject to the following limitations:
(a) The applicant has or will obtain all licenses and permits required
by state law for operation of the facility. The applicant shall keep all
state licenses or permits valid and current.
(b) The center meets all zoning standards otherwise applicable to
the project site.
(c) The City Fire and Building Department have approved occupancy
of the center.
(d) An outdoor play area which satisfies the requirements of the
State of California, Community Care Licensing Division shall be
provided on-site and shall be buffered from adjacent uses by a
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natural barrier, wall, or solid fence having a minimum of five feet in
height. Said outdoor play area shall not be allowed in any required
front, side or rear yard setbacks and shall be located and designed
so as to reduce noise impacts on adjacent properties.
(e) All outdoor play areas shall be adequately separated from
vehicular circulation and parking areas. For example, a strong fence
such as chain link, wood or masonry.
(f) Minimum off-street parking shall be provided at one
space/employee plus one for each 10 children, minimum. An
adequate unloading area shall be on-site and may be counted
towards the required parking. Such parking shall not be located in
any required front yard setback.
(g) Signs shall be permitted in accordance with Chapter 21.41.
(h) Additional conditions regarding safety and access may be
applied to the permit by the City Engineer and Planning Director.
(i) The provider shall make written application to the Planning
Director. Such application shall include all materials deemed
necessary by the Planning Director to show that the requirements of
this section are met. The applicant shall pay a fee set by City Council
resolution. The decision of the Planning Director may be appealed to
the Planning Commission within ten (10) calendar days of the written
decision of the Planning Director. The appellant shall pay the cost of
the appeal.
New (3) In the O zone with an approved Conditional Use Permit. The applicant
shall comply with the requirements stipulated in Section (2), as
listed above.
Amended (4) In the PC zone as part of an approved master or specific plan. When
development of a child care center on a specific site is requested, a
Conditional Use Permit for the child care center shall be processed. If
residential development has already occurred in the master or specific plan
area, child care centers may be permitted subject to the land use
designation of the master or specific plan and the provisions of the general
site specific quality and development standards of this section.
New (5) In the PM and CM zones with a Conditional Use Permit subject to the
following provisions:
(a) The applicant has or will obtain all licenses and permits required
by state law for operation of the facility. The applicant shall keep all
state licenses or permits valid and current.
(b) Child care centers are permitted by right in areas located north
and west of College Avenue within the PM and CM zones. Centers
are also permitted by Conditional Use Permit on lots immediately
adjacent to the east side of College Avenue. However, child care
centers are restricted from locating in the flight activity zone west of
Palomar Airport.
(c) Private companies not located as specified in Section (b) above,
but seeking child care on the work site as an employee benefit shall
apply for a conditional use permit which may, or may not, be
approved based on enrollment being restricted to children of
employees only.
(d) All child care facilities located in PM or CM zones shall be subject
to the following specific standards in addition to the General Site
Specific Quarterly and Development Standards as follows:
1. Site and design restrictions based on Fire and Building
Codes and State Child Care Standards on a site-by-site basis.
2. Prior to occupancy, the center manager shall prepare and
maintain an emergency operating plan which outlines specific
procedures to be followed when notified of a threatening
hazardous materials release. Such plan shall be reviewed and
approved by the Fire Department.
3. The site design of a child care center shall be subject to
the following conditions:
i) Easily accessible interior manual control of the
ventilating system shall be provided. Windows and
doors are prohibited on the windward side of the
building.
ii) An outdoor play area which satisfies the requirement
of the State of California, Community Care Licensing
Division shall be provided on the leeward side of the
building and shall be enclosed by a natural barrier, wall,
or solid fence having a minimum of five feet in height.
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Such play area shall be directly adjacent to the center
and accessible through the center itself. All outdoor
play areas shall be adequately separated from vehicular
circulation and parking areas.
iii) As stipulated in [21.44.020] (28) (A) parking shall be
provided at one space/full-time employee at the child
care center, adequate child pick-up and loading areas,
and an on-site pickup/delivery space shall be provided
which can be accessed from the child care center
without crossing any driveways.
iv) Signs shall be permitted in accordance with
Chapter [21.41].
v) The child care center is subject to routine
inspection by the Fire Department. Failure to comply
with Section [21.83.070] (5) above shall be sufficient
cause for revocation of the Conditional Use Permit.
New Partial Invalidity & Severabilitv
If any provision of this ordinance, or its application to any development
project, or to any geographical location within the City, is held invalid, this
shall not effect the application, validity or enforceability of the remaining
provisions.
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SUMMARY OF PERMITTED CHILD CARE FACILITIES IN VARIOUS ZONES
Zoning Small Family Day
1-6 Children
Large Family Day
7-12 Children
Grid Care Ctr&
13+Children
R-1 ,R-2,R-E
R-A Zones
Permitted in single
family dwellings on
7,500 sq.ft.plus lots
Permitted in single
family dwellings on
7,500 sq.ft.plus lots
subject to Planning
Director's review and
approval
Not permitted
R-3, RDM, RP
Zones
Permitted in single
family dwellings on
7,500 sq.ft.plus lots
Permitted in single
family dwellings on
7,500 sq.ft.plus lots
subject to Planning
Director's review and
approval
Permitted
OZone Not permitted Not permitted Permitted by
C.U.P.
PC Zone Permitted in single
family dwellings
Permitted in single
family dwellings sub-
ject to Planning
Director's review and
approval
Permitted by
C.U.P.
PM, CM Zones Not permitted Not permitted • Permitted west
of College Blvd.
Permitted east
&a$£ent to Col-
lege Bvdby CUP
• Permitted as
employee benefit
only by CUP
Developed church
& school sites
Not permitted Not permitted Permitted by
Planning
Director's review
& approval
ITEM 2
June 11, 1992
TO: CHILD CARE COMMISSION
FROM: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
CITY OF CARLSBAD CHILD CARE FOUNDATION
As discussed at the last Child Care Commission meeting, ICRI has drafted both an overview of
the City of Carlsbad Child Care Foundation and possible operating procedures for the
foundation. Attached is a copy of that document (much of which will look familiar). Please
review this document, especially sections III, IV and V and be prepared with any comments,
questions, suggestions, omissions, etc. ICRI would like to finalize this document after the
meeting.
CITY OF CARLSBAD
CHILD CARE FOUNDATION
OVERVIEW AND OPERATING PROCEDURES
I. Mission
(A sub-committee member will hopefully provide ICRI with the Mission
statement before the Commission meeting. ICRI will provide updated copies of
this document at the meeting.)
II. Introduction
The City of Carlsbad Child Care Foundation has been established for the purpose of
improving the quality and quantity of child care programs within this city. The Child
Care Foundation 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
additional slots (from development fees) and site improvements. Another priority is
improving quality through equipment procurement and education and training for child
care providers. Special attention will be given to the availability of quality, affordable care
for infants, mildly ill children, minorities, and other segments of the population identified
as having a great need.
Funding for this program is provided through residential and commercial development
fees, contributions from local businesses, foundations and corporations.
III. Governance
The Foundation is governed by a seven member Board of Directors including one
Chairperson. The current Board members are the members of the City of Carlsbad
Child Care Commission. The current chairperson of the Foundation is Julie Baker. The
Chairperson shall, if present, preside at all meetings of the Board.
Four members of the Board of Directors will maintain their positions for two years
from [Insert date]. Three members of the Board will remain as committee members for
three years from [Insert date]. New members will be determined through an election
process by the current committee members. Members shall hold their offices until
their resignation, removal or other disqualification from service, or until their successor
shall be elected. No member can remain on the Board of Directors for more than five
consecutive years.
A majority of the Board (4 members) constitutes a quorum of the Board for the
transaction of business. Decisions will be made by motion and vote in the same
manner as is currently used by the Child Care Commission. Every act and decision
made by a majority of the members 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, meetings will be held on a quarterly basis. Special meetings of the Board for
any purpose may be called at any time by the Chairperson or any acting member of the
Board.
The foundation operates on a yearly funding cycle.
IV. Source of Incoming Funds
Some funding will be placed in an account for the Foundation to allocate to requesting
providers from City development fees.
It is the responsibility of the Board of Directors to develop and implement a plan to
obtain other sources of money for the Foundation. This may be through donations
from local businesses and corporations, other Foundations, Government resources, etc.
It is not necessarily the responsibility of the Board to actually solicit funds themselves,
but to monitor and ensure that the job of developing funds for the Foundation is being
handled,
V. Application Process
The Board of Directors coordinates the allocation of funds. The allocation review process
is conducted in the following manner:
A. At the end of the previous year, the Board sets the funding priorities for the new
funding cycle.
B. 1. Board sends out Request for Proposals (RFP) with an application deadline.
and/or
2. Potential applicants call and request a funding application.
C. Proposals and applications are received and documented
D. Provider is notified of receipt of proposal.
E. Board meets to review proposals.
F. Board may request further information from providers.
G. Board may request in-person presentations or on-site visits from those seeking
funding.
H. Board meets to make final decision on allocation of funds.
I. All applicants are notified regarding the status of their proposal.
J. Checks are prepared and sent from the Foundation with the assistance of the City
Controller's Office.
VI. Guidelines of Eligibility for Funding
A set of guidelines has been established for both child care centers and family day care
homes. Allocation of funds will be made for the following:
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
Family Day 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(s) 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.
ITEMS
June 11, 1992
TO: CHILD CARE COMMISSION
FROM: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
CITY OF CARLSBAD CHILD CARE NEED AREAS (CCNA)
The attached draft resolution for the City Council establishes Child Care Need Areas (CCNA) in
Carlsbad. Based on the current deficit identified in the "Needs Assessment Summary Report",
and the 1990-95 expansion needs, all four quadrants qualify for inclusion in a CCNA. The CCNA
will be reviewed in 1995 to determine if all four quadrants continue to qualify.
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CARLSBAD CALIFORNIA,
IDENTIFYING CHILD CARE NEEDS AREA (C.C.N.A.) AND
PROVIDING INCENTIVES TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT OF
CHILD CARE FACILITIES
WHEREAS, the International Child Resources Institute (ICRI) of Berkeley, California
assessed the extent and nature of child care in Carlsbad in a report entitled "Carlsbad Child Care
Needs Assessment and Recommendations Summary Report"; and
WHEREAS, the report identified a current deficit of 250 child care spaces in Carlsbad, plus
1500 additional future child care space needs to buildout by quadrant and five-year increments;
and
WHEREAS, one of Carlsbad's General Plan goals is to encourage and promote the
establishment of child care facilities in safe and convenient locations throughout the community;
and
WHEREAS, one of the Carlsbad City Council's policies on child care states that the City
will investigate appropriate incentives for the development of child care services in Carlsbad; and
WHEREAS, the summary report identified an additional child care need by quadrant
through 1995 as Northwest Quadrant, 100 spaces, Northeast Quadrant 75, Southwest quadrant
100, totaling a need for 400 additional spaces by 1995.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Carlsbad, California,
designatejall four quadrants, the Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, and Southeast, as Child Care
Needs Areas until 1995 when the child care needs of Carlsbad will be reevaluated. (Statistical
analysis attached.)
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Carlsbad City Council
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)
CHILD CARE EXPANSION NEEDS 1990-2010
Northwest Northeast
1990-1995
1995-2000
2000-2005
2005-2010
Total:
Existing Space:
100
50
50
50
250
532
75
75
75
Z§
300
99
Current Gap Between
Infant/Toddler:
Preschool:
School Age:
Southwest Southeast
125
150
125
150
550
36
Supply
100
50
100
100
100
75
125
400
330
Buildout Total:
& Demand:
Total
1,500
997
2,497
ITEM 4
June 11, 1992
TO: CHILD CARE COMMISSION
FROM: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
PREPARATION OF MATERIALS FOR CITY COUNCIL
ICRI would like to discuss the documents and steps necessary for the Child Care Commission
to recommend three resolutions and one ordinance to the City Council. The Research Office will
lead this discussion.
A. Resolutions
1. Creation of the City of Carlsbad Child Care Foundation.
2. Adoption of the Child Care Need Areas (CCNAs) and reduced fees in the
CCNAs.
3. Adoption of the formulas for determining mitigation of child care need.
B. Ordinance
1. Recommend that the City Council pass the proposed Child Care Standard.
ITEMS
June 11, 1992
TO: CHILD CARE COMMISSION
FROM: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
UPDATES
Public Awareness Campaign
The article you received last month, "Child Care: In Carlsbad They're Doing Something About It",
was sent to newspapers, radio and television stations in San Diego County this month. If you
see the article or some other article in a paper or hear a story on the radio, please let the rest
of the Commission know.
Training for City Employees
In April, Ken Jaffe conducted a training session for City employees on working with child care
providers in Carlsbad. The training was very well attended by members of the Planning, Building
and Engineering Departments. Ken was very pleased with the participation and interest of the
attendees, and he was able to convey some important information to them. It appeared that the
attendees were interested in learning about how to talk to and work with child care providers in
the City.
In July, ICRI hopes to conduct the second of these training sessions which will focus directly on
proposed policy changes for the City, specifically the ordinance and foundation.
ITEM 6
June 11, 1992
TO: CHILD CARE COMMISSION
FROM: CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE
WINGS MENTORS PROJECT OF SAN DIEGO
Susan J. Botticelli, Project Director, has provided material on the WINGS Mentor Project for your
information. If the Commission would like a presentation on the project or more information, Ms.
Botticelli can attend a future meeting. No specific action is required.
WINGSTM MENTORS PROJECT of California
May 21, 1992
James Hagaman, Manager
City of Carlsbad
1200 Carlsbad Village Drive
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Dear James,
I met you at the Child Care Symposium at USD last week. Enclosed in
this packet is a synopsis of the WINGS Mentors Project of San Diego.
I would appreciate your taking time to review the project and
passing along this information to the person who might be interested
in implementing it in the Carlsbad schools or preschools.
Briefly, the WINGS Mentorship Project focuses on children ages 3-6
to develop thinking skills which are basic to preparing them for a
positive school and life experience. The emphasis of our project is on
developing a partnership with volunteer mentors who we train to
work individually with children in the school or preschool setting.
Mentors spend 1/2 hour twice weekly with each child playing fun
games and activities which are individualized, sequenced,
educationally correct, and designed to use the child's existing
strengths to develop his/her less developed areas.
The cost of this program is less than $50 per child for the first year
with only minimal replacement cost during the following years.
Corporate funding and grant support may be available for this
project for preschools, public schools, and family daycare centers.
This project has also been approved for Chapter 1 funding, which
incidentally, was used by San Marcos School District to place this
program in three of their schools beginning next fall.
I will call you in a week or so to see if I can answer any questions
and to hear your thoughts on this project being implemented in
Carlsbad.
Sincerely,
Susan J. Botticelli
WINGS Mentors Project Director
WINGS MENTORS SYNOPSIS
An all inclusive project with vision and dramatic results
Addresses the real issues of children's development -
interactive time with children.
A preventative program, not remedial
Mentorship - a proven track record of success
Empowers advantaged and disadvantaged parents to make a
difference with their children in their communities
Low cost project utilizing volunteer program directors and
volunteer mentors
Increases volunteer commitment in America because it is
simple, requires no prep time, 1 hour a week time
requirement, and will provide immediate results
Accelerates the learning of disadvantaged for children who
are developmentally between the ages of 3-6 years
Accelerates the learning of the gifted, average, autistic,
bilingual, handicapped, and emotionally disturbed
Develops skills through play which is the work of children
Teaches self-esteem and builds character through positive
interaction nurturing the child in the way that he/she learns
best
Teaches children how to think (decision making, creative
thinking, problems solving, memory and comprehension)
Supported by networks of churches, local and national agencies,
schools, foundations, social clubs, volunteers and children
. 49% of children come from single parent homes.
. 70% of women work outside the home.
. Every 2 seconds of the school day a public school student is suspended.
. Every 10 seconds of the school day a student drops out of school.
. Every 7 minutes a teenager is arrested for drugs.
. Every year 700,000 students graduate who cannot read their diplomas.
Today, more than ever before, educators, parents, social scientists and
politicians are becoming increasingly aware of the large percentage of
children who lack the skills necessary to achieve in school and in life. The
above listed data shows an influx of social problems, characterized by a
downward spiral in achievement, and an upward spiral in crime impacting
today's children.
There are a multiplicity of problems facing the schools and parents today.
Increasing budget and staffing cut-backs along with increasing enrollment
continues to hinder the school's effectiveness in teaching our children.
Economic conditions have created a morass of poverty forcing parents to
work more and spend less time with their children. It is our belief that a
community, which moves as a unified body, can create leadership that will
provide the positive reinforcement needed to help our children become
effective contributing members of our society.
The problem that confronts advocates for children is trying to determine
how they can best help children develop into contributing adults, rather
than destructive members of society. Development has to do with the sense
of "self" as well as the acquisition of skills and achievement. During a child's
formative years, children go through a stage in their development where
they can be salvaged if given the opportunity to interface with positive role
models. In the past, these children have depended on educators and all
other groups of adults who attempted to turn failure into success. Such a
challenge therefore, can again be met by persons who agree to provide
services that will not only ensure successful achievement, but will instill in
them a sense of power, and control over their destiny.
The Mentorship Project
The Mentorship Project will provide a positive role model, in the form of a
volunteer mentor, who will work individually with children develop-
mentally between 3-6 years. The purpose of the volunteer mentor is to
provide positive adult leadership as well as individual one-on-one time.
The tool used to mentor the child will be an individualized educational set of
games and activities called Wings which are designed to develop self-esteem
and basic thinking skills.
A child's first and potentially best teacher is in the home and family. Most
parents want to do what's best for their children, but the pressures of
survival create little quality time to spend with their children. In addition,
parents lack a systematic approach in assisting with their child's education.
Volunteer mentors can provide a positive adult role model in the school
setting and help bridge learning in the home and school. The volunteer time
required with each child is one hour per week.
Why Wings
The years before a child is six are full of exploration and learning. In fact,
over 50% of intellectual development takes place during these years. In
these formative years the child develops the physical, social-emotional,
language and cognitive skills he/she will need to develop their to fullest
potential.
Children love to learn by playing and spending time with their parents or
other positive adult role models. Wings provides a series of fun, colorful
games and activities which are developmentally appropriate for the
uniqueness of each child as well as interactive between children and parent
and/or mentor. The games come with complete scripts which empower
parents/mentors to support the child's discovery that learning to learn is
fun! From this positive approach the child's self-esteem and family bonding
enable him/her to reach their fullest potential in school and life.
Evaluation
Evaluation is an essential element of any project. In this project, the
evaluation will be a continuous process and will be used in several stages.
In the first stage strategies to be used are designed to assess the acquisition
of academic skills by the children participants. This will take place through
assessment instruments provided with the Wings Personal Learning System,
or by using the school's own assessment instrument.
The second method will occur through general observation by teachers and
parents to determine if the goals of this Project have been realized.
Mentors should be familiar with the interpersonal behaviors and academic
achievements of each child participant under his/her supervision, and
should periodically write brief progress reports in the child's file. At the
conclusion of this Project it should be clear to all involved whether this
mentoring effort, using Wings as the vehicle for learning did in fact, achieve
its intended purpose.
Goals and Objectives
1. To enhance the self-esteem of children by helping them develop at their
own pace. To prepare each child for a positive school experience and assist
each child in developing to their fullest potential.
2. To create a partnership between home, school, business and community
by developing parent/child, mentor/child, community/child and
corporation/child relationships.
3. To provide positive socialization experiences on a one-on-one basis (with
mentor volunteers) that will be mutually satisfying for the child participant
and the mentor.
4. To provide weekly mentoring services (one hour per student per week)
which are geared to enhance the intellectual, social and physical
development of children ages 3-6 by teaching them through games and
activities designed to develop skills in creative thinking, problem solving,
decision-making, memory and comprehension.
5. To involve the parents of child participants in all activities experienced
by their children, to include serving as the child's first teacher.
6. To empower parents and families to make a difference in the education
of their children by providing them with education, training, and home
management skills.
7. To teach children that learning is fun.
8. To leverage new sources of funding from private giving, corporation
sponsorships and government grants to finance this project and make it
available to all children.
Summary
This Project is designed to enable children and their families to become
empowered through the establishment of meaningful relationships with
mentors and through appropriate structured activities. The vehicle for
effecting this outcome is Wings, a significant pre-school educational learning
system. The Program's goal is to decrease the chances of these children
ending up as unproductive members of society. The theme of this Project is
that "investing in the beginning pays dividends in the end".
W//VGS™ PERSONAL LEARNING SYSTEM
SUSAN HAMILTON BOTTICELLI
1450 FRAZEE ROAD
SUITE 714
SAN DIEGO, CA 92108
(619) 297-7221
Co-op: 497-1995
FAX: 497-1908
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THE MAY 28, 1992 MEETING
OF THE CHILD CARE COMMISSION
HAS BEEN CANCELED
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THE NEXT MEETING
OF THE CHILD CARE COMMISSION
WILL BE HELD ON
THURSDAY, JUNE 11, 1992
AT 6:30 P.M.
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