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from Twin Dolphins Drive by taking a bridge across the slough in the back together with sewer, water, storm drain, gas, electric, etc. provided. Mr. Keech explained in detail his proposal utilizing overhead maps. A maximum 10,000 square foot building with 15,000 square foot fenced outdoor space, 20,000 square feet of improved public access for BCDC and parking. The facility would legally service up to 180 children and a minimum of 150- 160 children. The key elements of the proposal are a land lease of 49 years with a renewal option, a reuse restriction to guarantee a 160-child facility. Council questions included maximum amount of childcare slots possible on any of prior sites. Public Comment Pat Dixon stated the issue of traffic has not been mentioned. Unless through Pico Boulevard there will be a substantial traffic impact. Rosanne Foust stated she has been involved in the Task Force for last 13 months. She stated she appreciates the involvement of staff and Council and stressed the strong need in the County. She stated 4% of infant care is currently being met, 57% of the preschool and below age 5 is being met and recognizes the economics of the project. She is interested in hearing comments, questions and concerns. Vice Mayor Claire mentioned other sites are available and asked where the Task Force stands on the proposed project. Ms. Foust stated there were three representatives of the HOA directly adjacent to the fire station, two of which were board members of the HOA who strongly oppose that location for the project. She further stated that both positive and negative comments toward the fire station site have been made and that the HOA is open to a community meeting between the Task Force and the residents of the Sandpiper Lagoon development. Council questions included what the total cost would be, how access issues would be addressed and how many childcare spaces are currently available Council comments included the need to look at where we want our community to be, at the community wants and what we want the community to be. A desire to see the City not as the developer or operator was expressed with a long-term land lease while maintaining control and ownership. M/S Howard/Ira to approve Alternative l) long term land lease to a private developer who would construct a child care facility and operate it or lease it to a child care operator and Finance Option A) the City could use funds from its reserves to finance the construction of the facility and be repaid, by the developer, over a 20 year term. Staff to work in conjunction with the Finance Committee to work out the details and return to Council. The motion passed by a unanimous voice vote. MINUTE ORDER 00-258 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 26. 2000 PAGE 7 -- r