Business License and Regulations, and
Building Security Code Amendments
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Ordinance Introduction
Ordinance Introduction
January 2, 2024
Matt Lethin, Captain
Brendan Bartholomew, Sergeant
Police Department
Background
Purpose
Code Language
Public Outreach
Recommendation
2 • Potential improvements have been identified
to update existing Municipal Codes to provide
greater clarity and modernize expectations.
• Updates to the Municipal Code require Council
approval.
Background
Purpose
Code Language
Public Outreach
Recommendation
3 Massage Business Operating Requirements, related
to lighting requirements
Reflect changes in lighting technology
Building Security Code, related to modern principles
of public safety design.
Reflects industry best practices and existing staff
approach
Building Security Code, related to public safety
communications.
Provides greater clarity on building heights triggering communications requirements
4 EXISTING CODE LANGUAGE
Minimum lighting consisting
of at least one artificial light
of not less than 40 watts
shall be provided and shall
be operating in each room
or enclosure where massage
services are being
performed on clients, and in
all areas where clients are
present.
Existing Code
Language Effects
Does not align with
modern lighting
technology
standards
Focused on lighting
output instead of
outcome
Not best practice
for energy
sustainability
SMMC Section 5.44.050
“Massage Operating
Requirements”
Background
Purpose
Code Language
Public Outreach
Recommendation
5 Existing Code
Language
Requires
separation of
residential
parking
Results in
multiple security
gates
Prevents mixed
or shared parking
Proposed Code
Language Effects
Reflects the
market shift to
lumens instead
of watts
Outcome focused
Less energy
required to
achieve this
result
PROPOSED CODE LANGUAGE
Minimum lighting consisting of
at least one artificial light of
not less than 450 lumens
shall
be provided and shall be
operating in each room or
enclosure where massage
services are being performed
on clients, and in all areas
where clients are present.
SMMC Section 5.44.050
“Massage Operating
Requirements”
Background
Purpose
Code Language
Public Outreach
Recommendation
6 EXISTING CODE LANGUAGE
To apply Crime Prevention
Through Environmental
Design and
Defensible Space
Techniques.
Existing Code
Language Effects
Reflects an outdated
approach to public safety
design no longer considered
best practice for the industry
Creates community
expectations that do not
align with City staff practices
Section 23.54.005(b)
“Building Security Code
– Purpose and Intent”
Background
Purpose
Code Language
Public Outreach
Recommendation
7 Existing Code
Language
Requires separation
of residential
parking
Results in multiple
security gates
Prevents mixed or
shared parking
Proposed Code
Language Effects
Reflects the current
approach of City
staff
Reflects the industry
best practice
approach to public
safety design
PROPOSED CODE LANGUAGE
To apply crime prevention
through environmental
design and
safety
technologies.
Section 23.54.005(b)
“Building Security Code
– Purpose and Intent”
Background
Purpose
Code Language
Public Outreach
Recommendation
8 EXISTING CODE LANGUAGE
All new buildings five or more stories in
height shall provide a location on the
building for installation of City radio
communications equipment, including
antennas and their supporting equipment.
An electrical supply source shall be provided
by the permittee at the antenna/equipment
location, and reasonable access shall be
provided by the permittee and/or building
owner to City staff and/or City contractors
for installation of necessary telephone lines
and for purposes of installation,
maintenance, adjustment and repair of the
antenna/equipment. This access and
location agreement shall be recorded in
terms that convey the intent and meaning of
this condition in the form approved by the
City Attorney.
Existing Code
Language Effects
The current verbiage
creates potential for
confusion with an
undefined term –
“story”
Has led to
misunderstanding
and frustration
between City staff
and developers
Creates potential for
future buildings that
may interfere with
public-safety
communications
Background
Purpose
Code Language
Public Outreach
Recommendation
SMMC Section 23.54.020
“Building Security Code –
City Communications
System – High Rise
Buildings”
9 Existing Code
Language
Requires separation
of residential parking
Results in multiple
security gates
Prevents mixed or
shared parking
Proposed Code
Language Effects
Offers greater clarity
on the code
requirement
Ensures new
development will not
interfere with public
safety communications
PROPOSED CODE LANGUAGE
All new buildings with a top plate height of 55
feet or more shall provide a location on the
building for installation of City radio
communications equipment, including
antennas and their supporting equipment. An
electrical supply source shall be provided by
the permittee at the antenna/equipment
location, and reasonable access shall be
provided by the permittee and/or building
owner to City staff and/or City contractors for
installation of necessary telephone lines and
for purposes of installation, maintenance,
adjustment and repair of the
antenna/equipment. This access and location
agreement shall be recorded in terms that
convey the intent and meaning of this
condition in the form approved by the City
Attorney.
SMMC Section 23.54.020
“Building Security Code –
City Communications
System – High Rise
Buildings”
Background
Purpose
Code Language
Public Outreach
Recommendation
10 Community Meeting: May 25, 2023
• Provided overview of code amendment
• Discussed background, intent, and general requirements • One comment supporting retention of Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design in addition to adding
technology
• One comment supporting increased transparency
Public Comments
• TBD receiving comments after packet published
Background
Purpose
Code Language
Public Outreach
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION
Introduce an Ordinance to
1. Amend San Mateo Municipal Code Section 5.44.050(q), “Business Licenses and Regulations - Massage Operating Requirements”
• To change the lighting measurement to lumens to reflect current lighting requirements;
2. Amend Section 23.54.005, “Building Security Code – Purpose and Intent,” • To remove reference to an antiquated design term, “Defensible Space Techniques;”
3. Amend Section 23.54.020, “Building Security Code – City Communications System – High Rise Buildings”
• To more clearly define building heights that trigger requirements to maintain essential public safety communication networks.
Thank You
Matt Lethin, Captain
Brendan Bartholomew, Sergeant
Police Department