HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 1008ORDINANCE NO. 1008
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM
DESERT, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.88, OF THE PALM
DESERT MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ADULT ENTERTAINERS
WHEREAS, Chapter 5.88 of the Palm Desert Municipal Code provides operational criteria for adult
entertainment establishments and adult entertainers; and the provision of adult entertainment services, particularly
on an out -call basis, has been linked to criminal activity, including prostitution, drug sales, and theft; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to monitor the activities of adult entertainers to reduce the
opportunities for criminal activity.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM DESERT DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1
AMENDMENT OF CODE
Section 5.88.090 is hereby added to Chapter 5.88 to read as follows:
"Section 5.88.090 Provision of Adult Entertainment Services.
No adult entertainment establishment shall retain the services of any adult entertainer, either as an
employee or independent contractor, unless the adult entertainer is currently licensed as an adult entertainer by the
City. Each adult entertainment establishment that retains the services of an adult entertainer shall maintain a register
of the name and permit number of any such entertainer, including the dates on which the adult entertainer provides
services to the adult entertainment establishment, or is referred by the adult entertainment establishment to provide
such services to others."
SECTION 2
CEQA COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to state and local environment regulations, it has been determined that the regulations
encompassed in this ordinance are not considered to have a significant impact on the environment. The proposed
action is further deemed to be classified as a Categorical Exemption pursuant to state and city environmental
regulation.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of January , 20C2, by the City Council
of the City of Palm Desert, California, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: BENSON, CRITES, FERGUSON, SPIEGEL, KELLY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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Richard S. Kelly, Mayor
City of Palm Desert, California
ATTEST:
Sf E LA ILLIGAN, City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
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