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outdoor recreation, etc., and self certify all standards have been satisfied, with the condition that should it become apparent standards have not been followed, it would be grounds for revocation of any use permit and /or business license. When asked about standards for Heritage Schools, Ms. Stem advised that legislation currently being looked at would not require licensing for such schools. They would not be "policed" by the state, but rather by a proposed "Heritage School Association." Commissioner Nagler questioned why the subject matter of a school made a difference in the licensing requirements. Ms. Andrade -Wax advised that there have been some concerns throughout the state where sometimes exemptions have been given when they shouldn't have been. She also provided information about different types of licensing and the fact that some businesses are treading into child -care, especially with operating after- school and/or summer programs in addition to their normal business, i.e., dance and /or martial arts studios, tutoring centers, gymnastics, etc. Ms. Andrade -Wax indicated these types of programs are the reason the City is interested in making their respective businesses more accountable, especially if they are working with minors. Ms. Stern reviewed the following two (2) attachments with the Commission: Attachment 1 was for "Required Licensing of Child Care Services," which if adopted, would ensure the safety and welfare of children aged 17 and under who participate in programs in which they are supervised, instructed, or otherwise monitored on a regular basis during after school hours on week days or during school activities. Attachment 2 was for "Protection of children receiving instruction, tutoring and other services and care" that would ensure the safety and welfare of children aged 17 and under who participate in programs in which they are supervised, instructed, or otherwise monitored on a regular basis during after school hours on week days or during school vacations. Commissioner Nagler had questions regarding state requirements and the time frame for a business to get licensed. Ms. Stern provided details, the time hurdles involved, and the fact that certain requirements could be done simultaneously. Ms. Andrade -Wax advised that delays usually occur because businesses have "backed -in" to the process, after they have already selected a site or building and then realized that they need a license. Commissioner Tenbrink raised a questioned about Option 2 and the email received from Peter MacDonald in which he discusses the "need to address concerns regarding a basic level of safety and welfare of participants in programs without imposing onerous requirements..." the two options being proposed by staff, and the need to run background checks through the Police Dept. Ms. Andrade -Wax advised that running background checks through the Police Department may require that the department be designated to receive continual updates, and check on any activity. When asked what other cities do in regulating or checking these types of businesses; Ms. Andrade -Wax stated that most cities do not get involved because it is regulated by the State of California. Ms. Stern indicated this would also require the City to have a lot of discretion on how obtained information was to be used. EXCERPTS: Human Services Commission Minutes, May 6, 2009 Page 2 of 4