MASSAGE PERMITS RUBBED OUT
WHAT HAPPENED
The council voted to extend an interim moratorium on issuing
operator permits for massage parlors.
WHAT IT MEANS
City staff will get an extra five months to set in place
regulations, restrictions and other requirements for the operation of
massage parlors and other massage businesses in the city. The city
does not have a permanent ordinance in place, and is worried that
illicit massage establishments will move to the city to take
advantage of the unregulated nature of the businesses.
VOTE
The council voted 5-0 in favor of extending the moratorium.
RESTAURANTS PICK UP TAB
WHAT HAPPENED
The council voted to establish fees for inspection of restaurant
facilities by the L.A. County Health Department.
WHAT IT MEANS
Local restaurants will reimburse the city $50 for each inspection
once business licenses are renewed. County requirements call for two
inspections of each of the city's 37 restaurants through December
2006.
VOTE
The council voted 5-0 in favor of establishing the inspection
fees.
