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In response to Mayor Thorne's inquiry, Ms. Perko advised the ordinance would require a second reading by the Council and if adopted, would go into effect thirty days thereafter. She also advised permits can be issued while the ordinance is in process. In response to Councilmember Pentin's inquiry, she advised there is a grace period waiving the exam requirement for CAMTC certification for two (2) years. Chief Spiller advised there are currently 143 CAMTC certified practitioners and 21 City permitted practitioners. He advised the City permitted practitioners to have the entire timeline of their permit to seek CAMTC certification. In response to Councilmember Pentin's inquiry, Ms. Perko advised there is a prohibition on neon signs from within the business and clarified the prohibition was just for massage businesses. City Manager Fialho advised that massage businesses could apply for neon signs but there are certain sign conditions for certain locations. In response to Councilmember Pentin's inquiry, City Attorney Sodergren advised the insurance requirement is standard for most businesses in Pleasanton. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, Ms. Perko advised that CMATC certification timelines are not clear. Chief Spiller advised that practitioners who are seeking CMATC certification close to their permit expiration date could have their permit extended while certification is in process on a case by case basis. In response to Councilmember Narum's inquiry, Chief Spiller advised the operation requirements are best practices from CAMTC and other municipalities that regulate massage businesses. Chief Spiller advised that SB 731 regulated local control and allowed the local municipality to create specific ordinances to control massage businesses. Councilmember Testa expressed concern that CAMTC could not give a specific timeline for certification. In response to Councilmember Testa, Ms. Perko advised the two (2) year certification fee is $200 and that the Police Department will continue to permit massage businesses not the individuals. In response to Councilmember Pentin's inquiry, Chief Spiller advised the application process which includes a background and live-scan fingerprinting is ultimately issued by the Police Chief. In response to Councilmember Pentin's inquiry, Chief Spiller clarified the ordinance prohibits neon signs from within the business to face outside. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, City Attorney Sodergren advised the operation standards for neon signs would take place the effective date of the ordinance. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiries, Chief Spiller advised that not all convictions would preclude an applicant from obtaining certification such as conviction of the sale of marijuana and Ms. Perko advised that acupuncture is regulated by the state and not under the ordinance; CMATC would look to the City to regulate specific massage techniques. In response to Councilmember Brown's inquiry, Chief Spiller advised any open signs should be out by 11:00 p.m. The public hearing was opened, there being no one wishing to speak the hearing was closed. Mayor Thorne noted that he knew several massage technicians who served the community well and expressed concerned the industry has been hijacked by those who engage in human trafficking. He feels it is appropriate to protect the health and safety of the public and will support the item. City Council Minutes Page 4 of 5 September 3, 2019