AgdaPkt 2015-10-26 Study and Joint SA PFA

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6.4.C. - Page 24 ANALYSIS Key provisions of the proposed new ordinance are as follows -- • Massage businesses must obtain a "Massage Registration Certificate" (Certificate) verifying that a massage business consists of only State-certified massage practitioners. o Under the new State law, City may no longer require Certificates of individual massage practitioners employed by massage businesses. o Police Department may collect important information including names of all business owners, employees and independent contractors and any owner of a massage business not certified by the CAMTC of state or local law. o No Massage Registration Certificate may be issued for a business at a fixed location if that location was previously used by another massage business that has a suspended or revoked registration, has received a notice of suspension, or has outstanding fines issued under the terms of the ordinance. • All massage in the City must comply with operating standards addressing issues as hours of operation, cleanliness, attire, and advertising, to ensure health and safety and prevent illegal activities, including but not limited to the following -- o Hours of operation are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with no massage to occur from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. o No curtains, blinds, or other material shall obstruct or blur any windows from the street looking into the reception area of a massage business. o No massage business shall allow any person to reside within the business or any structures owned, leased, or controlled by the business. This provision is intended to reduce the likelihood of human trafficking. • Police Chief and Community Development Director may issue administrative fines for violation of ordinance. Fines may be appealed to City Manager. ATTY/DOCS-STAFF REPORTS/DRAFTS/MASSAGE ORD STAFF REPORT(RS CLEAN)9-21-15 REV:09-17-15 RS Page 2 of 4