Massage, propositions and coupons

Council regular Bill Hanlon was the only one skeptical of bringing Massage Envy, a therapeutic massage business, to the Henry's shopping center on Day Creek and Base Line.

Hanlon reminded the City Council that massage parlors can be synonymous with whorehouses.

"I've been to about 30 countries and Upland," Hanlon said. "Don't let our city go the same route as Upland. I don't want our city be known for massage parlors."

But the city approved the business, and Councilman Rex Gutierrez praised Massage Envy, which has a location at Colonies Crossroads, for being "reputable" and "first class."

Gutierrez said when he used to sell ads for his publication, he visited not so reputable massage establishments.

"I've had very suggestive propositions just for selling advertisements," Gutierrez said.

According to the Massage Envy owner, 60 percent of his customers in the Upland location are Rancho Cucamonga residents.

John Lyons, another council regular, is probably one such customer.

"I say approve it," Lyons said. "I was hoping we'd get some discount coupons tonight."