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Prescott City Council Caucus — June 18, 2013 Page 6 There is a 50 page document that DHS has that lists the new regulations that will be effective on July 1, 2013. DHS will be the enforcing body of these regulations. The City 4.110 can adopt similar regulations by Ordinance to have in our City Code. Mayor Kuykendall said he supports adopting regulations and enforcing code to continue the quality of life in Prescott. He is not is favor of tagging along, but to take the lead. Councilman Kuknyo said he thinks the problem is the little businesses in our neighborhood. We need to support the people who are doing it right. We need to fix the problem. Mr. Paladini said when DHS adopts these regulations it regulates only the licensed facilities. If the City adopts regulations they would apply to licensed and unlicensed facilities. There are standard physical plant standards. There are emergency and safety standards. All similar uses would have to apply. Mr. Paladini said we could issue a business license to help us find solutions. There currently is no registration for businesses that don't pay a TTP. Councilman Kuknyo said this is a big problem and we need to address it. Do you really want a house next to you with 7 or 8 meth addicts? Councilman Blair said having a onetime Business License Fee would allow us to report these homes •to the state and would allow the Police Department and the Fire Department to be aware of the locations. There are locations in the City that do not Nerid have the sewage capacity to handle these group homes. Mr. Paladini concurred. Mr. Paladini reviewed the environmental standards. He said the City could impose regulations, related to health and safety. Using Newport Beach as an example, Mr. Paladini reviewed residential care facilities zoning that City has used to regulate group homes. Mayor. Kuykendall announced that due to prior commitments of four Councilmen, the meeting would need to adjourn. He asked Mr. Paladini to bring back a model based on Newport Beach. Mr. Paladini said he will work with Community Development. C. Tourism project on Access 15 Ms. Zelms presented and reported that Cable One has done the installation. They are experiencing some problems with the equipment and the project may not be completed until August. II. REPORTS A. Legislative Update Alison Zelms said she would give an update in a week. III. IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR FUTURE CAUCUS MEETINGS