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least a minimum set of standards in place and that requirements exceeding what the State requires is part of the safety mandate of the Planning Commission to ensure public safety. Commissioner Olson expressed concern that the City not increase its liability with the policy and be able to provide additional resources to parents. He added that beyond that, any additional City policy should clearly state that it is the parent's responsibility to check out the facility. He believes that the items on page 4 are reasonable, with the inclusion of the sign -in /sign -out procedure. Commissioner Narum suggested that the Commission also exempt organizations that are co- sponsored with the City because there is an entire ordinance on what they must follow. She noted that this would take care of the athletics, soccer club, baseball, aquatics, tennis, and golf programs. Commissioner Blank questioned whether or not to include aquatics. Commissioner Narum said she did because an argument can be made that it is the one sport that has a permanent facility -the pool. She noted that once children reach a certain age, they are there more than 10 hours a week. She questioned where the line should be drawn and referred to martial arts schools. She pointed out that some are used as a guise for child care, and it would seem that those groups that are co- sponsored by the City meet a list of criteria, including insurance and residency, and they must be non profit and governed by a Board of Directors. She added that Narum said they are also required to have a representative at sports council meetings. Commissioner Narum noted that when she left the Parks and Recreation Commission, background checks on the coaches was going to be required. She stated that she knows swim coaches must have background checks through organizations in order to get insurance. She added that she believes this would be a way to address whether or not certain facilities are child care facilities and suggested Parks and Recreation staff might attend a future meeting and talk about co- sponsorship details. Commissioner Narum then cited the Little Ivy League and Tri- Valley Martial Arts applications in reference to building occupancy and inquired what the unintended consequences might be that the City may not want to have. She noted that if most buildings are completely built and not necessarily for a day care license, she questioned if the City was unconsciously going in a direction it would not necessarily want to go. Commissioner Blank asked if it was possible for staff to identify which businesses do not currently have licenses that would have to obtain a license, and then determine how many would be affected by an "E" occupancy and would need to relocate to a different building. Commissioner Narum stated that she thinks there would have been issues for Little Ivy League and the martial arts facilities for Mr. Balch. She expressed absolute support for EXCERPTS: PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES, July 8, 2009 Page 6 of 12