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Councilmember Cook-Kallio indicated this appears to be cumbersome to her. Councilmember Thorne indicated by having them sign in and out shows their concern for safety. He questioned if it is within the purview of the Planning Commission to prescribe operational procedures such as this. He also questioned if the Council is going to require this of private enterprise, why wouldn't they require the City of Pleasanton to do the same, i.e. the Library facilities. Mayor Hosterman suggested staff bring back the Planning Commission Minutes regarding this matter and perhaps a short report on what transpired. City Manager Fialho suggested that the Council consider approving accepting the actions of the Planning Commission since the applicant did not protest the condition. Staff can certainly provide background on the matter in writing and if Council would desire a separate discussion with planning staff or the City Manager. Staff explained there was an interest in providing the most secure environment for the children. Council discussion ensued regarding the necessity for signing-in and signing-out of children and the means to enforce such a condition. Motion: It was m/s by Cook-KalliolThorne to accept actions of the Zoning Administrator and Planning Commission with the removal of the condition that all students 12 and younger be escorted and signed into and out of the facility by their parents or adult supervisor. Councilmember McGovern commented on child safety based on other businesses and traffic near this particular business. City Manager Fialho suggested Council move forward with acceptance of the item as presented including the condition and if the applicant wants to appeal that specific condition, they could do so and have it brought back to the Council. Councilmember Thorne expressed concern with the responsibilities and direction that people are getting from the Planning Commission. Mayor Hosterman agreed and pointed out there are two subjects being discussed, one being the subject of the condition and the other being the role of the Planning Commission in addressing these types of issues. She asked staff to put together something for the Council to look at to have additional discussion. City Council discussion ensued regarding if this particular type of condition is being placed on similar businesses across the board and if this is within the discretion of the Planning Commission. Councilmember Cook-Kallio indicated she would be willing to accept the use permit as presented with the exception that she does not want this to be a slippery slope and that the Council needs to talk about the Planning Commission putting conditions on companies in that manner. She amended her motion to reflect her comments. City Council Minutes 4 March 6, 2007