REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
October 24, 2019
FROM: LEE BRAND, Mayor
Office of the Mayor & City Manager
ANDY HALL, Chief of Police
Fresno Police Department
BY: H. SPEES, Director, Strategic Initiatives
Office of the Mayor & City Manager
SUBJECT
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Actions related to the City's Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking:
1. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Sections 9-1603, 9-1604, 9-1605, and 9-1609 of the Fresno Municipal Code related to Massage Business Operations
2. BILL - (for introduction) - Amending Section 9-105 of the Fresno Municipal Code related to hotel registration
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the introduction and adoption of the attached two ordinances as a part of the City's Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking. These additions to the FMC will be referred to as the Anti-Human Trafficking Ordinances (AHTO).
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Mayor's Office in conjunction with the Fresno Police Department is seeking adoption of the proposed changes in the attached two ordinances to reduce the incidence of human trafficking related to the sex trade.
In addition to existing massage business regulations, the changes to the Massage Business Ordinance will:
* Require landlords to verify massage business tenants have a valid City Registration Certificate.
* Require applicants for a City Registration Certificate to provide a copy of their lease, and to certify under penalty of perjury that within five years prior to submitting the application, no owner or operator listed in the application has:
o Had a City Registration Certificate, massage professional certification, or other similar permit or license denied, suspended, or revoked by the City or any other agency.
o Engaged in conduct or operated a massage business in a manner that would be grounds for denial, suspension, or revocation of a permit.
o Owned or managed a massage business where staff was not properly licensed.
* Require an application fee to defray the cost of investigati...
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