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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 17, 2025 not under another license. She used the example of beauty services that would fall under a cosmetology license. She reviewed the proposed language within the ordinance and explained how a wrestling coach would not fall under that definition. Kwapick referenced the current cap of three massage therapist licenses and asked for more information on that cap. The City Clerk replied that the cap has existed for many years, explaining that it is a cap of three businesses, and each business can have three therapists. She stated that they have found that to be a good and manageable number for the community. She confirmed that the Council would have the authority to expand that cap if desired. Gutierrez asked for more information on the prohibition for locked doors. The Community Development Director replied that is a common regulation that is meant to allow a quick exit if an incident occurs or if there is an emergency situation. He stated that it is a common practice for massage therapy, and CAHC would be a similar type of touch -based service. Gutierrez asked for more information on the definition of a bed. The Community Development Director stated that would be an enforcement aspect and noted that while a mattress is obvious, the skew of the product could provide additional information as well. The City Attorney stated that other municipalities also recognize that allowing or permitting beds can create unsafe situations or an environment they do not want to permit. She stated that it is not unusual for that to be prohibited within massage itself as well as CAHC businesses. Malone asked how inspection access would be prohibitive to a business, as that is a common protocol. The Community Development Director confirmed that some types of businesses have annual inspections, and if access is denied, the city would seek a traditional warrant. Gutierrez stated that, as a member of the Council for a number of years, she has participated in a number of conversations where ordinances have been put into place, and people have come forward and asked for reconsideration for a number of factors. She stated that when the City puts these regulations in place, it has the best intentions, but sometimes does not anticipate unintended consequences. She stated that in this case, they have had people come forward stating that this would not allow their business to operate in the way they need. She stated that they have received information on how the use of beds can be applicable in some services, noting that hospice patients benefit from the use of beds. She felt that in this situation, it would behoove the Council to take more time for discussion and table this for further understanding and discussion. She did not feel that the current ordinance met the obligation to protect the health, safety, and well-being. Malone stated that she views this from another lens, noting that she has read feedback from the professional cuddling business and its criteria for the business, clients, and employees. She stated that if someone does not meet those criteria, they are not fit for the business and explained that the city is doing the same thing on a larger level. She believed that this ordinance would be a great option for the business to still operate in the city, while also developing criteria that would protect others. She stated that if the regulations do not fit the business, then perhaps it would not fit in the community. She did not want to craft an ordinance to fit one business. E