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Alice Bussiere, Managing Attorney of Child Care Law Center, supported the staff <br />recommendation. She stated her agency works with cities to develop zoning processes so as <br />to not cause any unnecessary barrier to providing child care and that Redwood City's <br />ordinance is used as an example for others. She further stated a requirement to provide <br />notice but not to require a full use permit process is a good balance. <br />Diana Walter, political analyst representing Small Family Day Care Association, stated she <br />was concerned about the first step in the journey. She explained the need and service <br />provided and asked that Council not over regulate. <br />Lillian Clark, a parent in the city, whose daughter was displaced when Selby Lane shut <br />down the day care center. She stated she removed her daughter from Selby Lane in order to <br />find day care. She expressed the importance of keeping the barriers down and involving the <br />providers in a community effort toward a solution. <br />M/S Claire /Ira to close the public hearing. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote by <br />those present. <br />Council questions included what number of complaints had been received and how many <br />family day care centers exist in the City. Principal Planner Passinisi answered zero to one is <br />the number of complaints received and Ms. Anderson responded that there are <br />approximately 110. Clarification on the grounds for denial of a permit was requested and <br />City Attorney Schricker responded that traffic, space and noise, building structural and fire <br />safety standards must be met. The point was made by former Mayor Howard that other <br />complaints had been received that were resolved by talking with the neighbors. <br />M/S Ira/Claire to introduce an ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2.21.1 (c) OF <br />ORDINANCE NO. 1130, THE REDWOOD CITY ZONING ORDINANCE RELATING <br />TO FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES; <br />And <br />Staff to work with Alice Bussiere in crafting a letter /packet to be used in notifying <br />surrounding neighbors and provide explicit direction to applicants of the necessary steps <br />required to obtain the permit. <br />The motion passed by a unanimous roll call vote by those present. <br />5. STAFF REPORTS <br />B) Service Agreement with the Department of Agriculture ( FY 2000) - Redwood Shores <br />Levee Improvement Project; (304) <br />REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING February 14, 2000 <br />MINUTES PAGE 5 <br />MINUTES Book No.58 <br />Page NO. 33 <br />