Clothing restrictions for Everett's bikini baristas are loosening following a vote by the city council on April 17. The council unanimously approved an amended ordinance that changes a city dress code requiring workers at "quick service facilities," which includes coffee stands, to wear a minimum of shorts and a tank top. Baristas will be required to follow the city's lewd conduct laws, requiring people to cover "minimum body areas" with opaque material. Additionally, owners of coffee stands will be required to post a notice to employees about the minimum dress requirement. The argument over barista attire began in 2009 when the city alleged the coffee stands were becoming an issue, with employees of some stands engaging in sexual behavior and some eventually being charged with prostitution. The owner of two stands pleaded guilty to charges of promoting prostitution and money laundering in 2014. READ MORE: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/everett/everett-bikini-baristas-clothing-council-vote/281-56438914-d6c5-4395-912c-2d509b979fcb