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SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM JUNE 4, 2020
AD-HOC COMMITTEE AGENDA
Short-Term Vacation Rental Program Ad-
Hoc Committee agendas and staff reports
are available on the City’s web page:
www.LaQuintaCA.gov
SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL
PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR MEETING
THURSDAY, JUNE 4, 2020 AT 4:00 P.M.
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SPECIAL NOTICE
Teleconferencing and Telephonic Accessibility In Effect
Pursuant to Executive Orders N-25-20, N-29-20, N-33-20, and N-35-20,
executed by the Governor of California in response to the state of emergency
relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and enabling
teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified
provisions in the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.),
members of the Short-Term Vacation Rental Program Ad-Hoc Committee, the
City Manager, City Attorney, City Staff, and City Consultants may participate
in this meeting by teleconference. Additionally, pursuant to the above-
referenced executive orders, the public is not permitted to physically attend
at City Hall the meeting to which this agenda applies, but any member of the
public may listen or participate in the open session of this meeting as specified
below.
Members of the public wanting to listen to this meeting may do so by tuning-
in live via http://laquinta.12milesout.com/video/live.
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SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM JUNE 4, 2020
AD-HOC COMMITTEE AGENDA
Members of the public wanting to address the Short-Term Vacation
Rental Program Ad-Hoc Committee, either for public comment or for a
specific agenda item, or both, are requested to send written comments
ONLY by email to the Short-Term Vacation Rental Program Ad-Hoc Committee
Secretary Lori Lorett at LLorett@LaQuintaCA.gov, and specify the following
information:
1) Full Name 4) Public Comment or Agenda Item Number
2) City of Residence 5) Subject
3) Phone Number 6) Written Comments
The email “subject line” must clearly state “Written Comments.”
Written public comments must be emailed to the Ad-Hoc Committee
Secretary no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Written public comments, received prior to 12:00 p.m. the day of the meeting,
will be distributed to the Short-Term Vacation Rental Program Ad-Hoc Committee,
incorporated into the agenda packet and public record of the meeting, and will not
be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Short-term vacation
Rental Program Ah-Hoc Committee Chairperson, a brief summary of any public
comment is asked to be read, to the extent the Short-Term Vacation Rental
Program Ad-Hoc City Staff can accommodate such request.
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Committee Members Best, Butler, Caldwell, Church, Coronel, Franco, Grotsky,
Jonasson, McDonough, Monroe, Navarro, Schutz, Shelton, Spinney and Tamm
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Please email “Written Public Comments” to LLorett@LaQuintaCA.gov and limit
your comments to approximately 350 words. The Committee values your
comments; however, in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on
any item not appearing on the agenda.
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SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM JUNE 4, 2020
AD-HOC COMMITTEE AGENDA
DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2020
2. APPOINT TWO MEMBERS TO SERVE AS COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-
CHAIRPERSON FOR THE DURATION FOR WHICH THE COMMITTEE REMAINS
ACTIVE
3. REVIEW COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES
4. DISCUSS AMENDMENT FIVE TO CITY EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 7 RELATED TO
SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL GUIDELINES
5. DISCUSS LIST OF TOPICS FOR COMMITTEE TO COVER
6. DISCUSS POST COVID-19 BEST PRACTICES GOING FORWARD
7. TOPICS TO COVER FOR NEXT MEETING
- OVERVIEW OF SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM INCLUDING
CODE ENFORCEMENT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting of the Short-Term Vacation Rental Program Ad-Hoc
Committee is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, 2020.
DRAFTShort-Term Vacation Rental Program
Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes March 5, 2020
MEETING MINUTES
Short-Term Vacation Rental Program
Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting
Thursday, March 5, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the Short-Term Vacation Rental Program Ad-Hoc
Committee was called to order at 4:01 p.m. by Lori Lorett.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Committee members Best, Butler, Caldwell, Church,
Coronel, Franco, Grotsky, Jonasson, McDonough, Monroe,
Navarro, Schutz, Shelton, Spinney, and Tamm
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Design & Development Director Danny Castro, Hub Manager
Tommi Sanchez, Management Specialist Missy Mendoza,
Permit Technician Michelle Lopez, Administrative Assistant
Lori Lorett, Public Safety Manager Martha Mendez, Code
Compliance Supervisor Kevin Meredith, and Community
Resources Director Chris Escobedo
POINTS OF DISCUSSION
1. Welcoming committee members and the public.
2. Short-term vacation rental program mission statement and ad-hoc
committee objective.
3. Explanation of committee role; to provide suggestions to Council.
4. Meeting format:
• Meet monthly (first Thursday of every month, for 12 months)
• Agenda – available the Monday before each meeting
• Develop plan for next meeting – committee will decide the topics to
cover
• Appointing a Chair and Vice Chair to help facilitate meetings – roles
and responsibilities were explained. Committee will appoint at next
meeting.
5. Committee agreed during open discussion to aim for meetings to last one
hour; 1.5 hours maximum, unless extended time is needed for specific topics.
DRAFTShort-Term Vacation Rental Program
Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting Minutes March 5, 2020
6. The committee agreed to give the public the opportunity to speak about
items not on the agenda at the start of each meeting.
7. All emails requesting information and/or documents for meetings should be
directed to city staff member Lori Lorett at LLorett@laquintaca.gov
8. Data regarding short-term rentals, a printout of the committee objective, a
map of the City of La Quinta to show saturations of short-term rentals in each
area, and a recap at the end of the committee duration to show
accomplishments by the committee were all requested to be provided.
9. Committee member questioned the short-term vacation rental hotline,
asking if calls are logged an if they can see list of complaints. Code
Compliance will work to get this information to committee members.
10. A list of topics was created to cover throughout the duration of the
committee over the next year. This list was documented by City staff to use
for future meetings.
11. Staff to provide at next meeting:
• Overview of the short-term vacation rental process/program
• Statistics on the short-term vacation rental program for the City of La
Quinta
• City Code Enforcement overview
ADJOURNMENT
Respectfully submitted,
LORI LORETT, Committee Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL
PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE
OBJECTIVE
Review Short-Term Vacation Rental Program
related information and provide recommendations
for Council consideration:
• Historical Information
• Outreach and Marketing
• Compliance and Enforcement
• Application process
• Online Access
• Enhancement Alternatives
*** IMPORTANT SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL
UPDATE ***
On May 29, 2020, the Executive Order #7 for Short-Term
Rentals was amended (fifth amendment). Please see
below for a summary of the changes:
• Rentals allowed in private homes where the guest rents the
entire home and does not share any common areas with
others. Home-sharing is not allowed.
• No events or group gatherings are permitted until approved
by the State of California. Only guests registered for the
home should be on premise.
• Complete a deep cleaning after each rental, using products
and protocols outlined by the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention.
• Ensure a 24-hour reservation gap between when a guest
departs and a new arrival.
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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 7
AS AMENDED by this FIFTH AMENDMENT
ORDER GOVERNING ALL SHORT TERM, VACATION, HOTEL, MOTEL,
TIME-SHARE, AND SIMILAR LODGING RENTALS
FOR 30 DAYS OR LESS IN THE CITY
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
Original Date of Executive Order: March 26, 2020
Date AS AMENDED: April 3, 2020
Date of SECOND AMENDMENT: April 8, 2020
Date of THIRD AMENDMENT: May 12, 2020
Date of FOURTH AMENDMENT: May 20, 2020
Date of FIFTH AMENDMENT: May 29, 2020
Pursuant to Chapter 2.20 of the La Quinta Municipal Code and City Council
Resolution No. EM 2020-001, the City Manager for the City of La Quinta
hereby ORDERS the following:
1. This order applies to all “short-term rentals” in the City of La
Quinta, which are defined as any and all facilities, including
short-term rentals, vacation rentals, timeshares, hotels,
motels, and other short-term lodgings, which provide lodging
or accommodations to persons for a time period of 30 days or
less. This definition includes any definition set forth in the La
Quinta Municipal Code, including Sections 3.24.020 and
3.25.030, that provide for a rental timeframe of 30 days or
less, and otherwise refer to short-term lodgings or short-term
vacation rentals.
2. In further explanation of Paragraph 1 above, “short-term
rentals” subject to this order includes all of the following:
(A) “Hotels,” “group hotels,” and “time-share occupancies,” as
those terms are defined in Section 3.24.020 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code; (B) “Short-term vacation rental units” as
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defined in Section 3.25.030 of the La Quinta Municipal Code;
and (C) Any other lodging areas, structures, improvements,
mobile or immobile units, rooms, or enclosed spaces located
within the City of La Quinta available for use and occupancy,
or used and occupied by, persons for a time period of 30 days
or less.
3. Notwithstanding any provisions in Chapters 3.24, 3.25, or any
other provisions in the La Quinta Municipal Code to the
contrary, commencing from the original date of this order and
for as long as the Local Emergency relating to COVID-19
remains in place, all short-term rentals are hereby suspended,
and shall not be available for use or occupancy, nor used or
occupied by, any person unless in compliance with this order.
The fourth amendment to this order was expressly intended to
apply on and after May 20, 2020. All terms and conditions in
this order that were in effect prior to the date of this fifth
amendment, including those set forth in the second and third
amendments, remain applicable to any decision made by the
city when those terms and conditions were in effect; provided,
however, modifications to those prior decisions may be made
by the city that are consistent with this fifth amendment. In
explanation of and support for continued application of terms
and conditions from prior amendments, the original intent of
this order was and remains (a) To prevent the spread of
COVID-19 by applying the statewide “stay at home” order
(California Governor Executive Order N-33-20, as
supplemented by Executive Order N-60-20) to transitory or
temporary rentals and lodging ordinarily available in the City
of La Quinta but for the Local Emergency; (b) To completely
suspend, for a temporary period, all short-term rentals in the
City of La Quinta for the duration of the Local Emergency as
proclaimed by the City Council, and (c) To permit use or
occupancy of short-term rentals only in extremely limited
situations, and only with clearly convincing evidence in support
that such use or occupancy is necessary for COVID-19 relief
efforts in the City of La Quinta. With the issuance of California
Governor Executive Order N-60-20, the state authorized the
re-opening of industries and delegated to the California
Department of Public Health (DPH) the responsibility for re-
opening and allowing operations of industries in four (4)
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stages; as of the effective date of the fourth amendment, the
state was in “Stage 2” of re-opening and allowing operations
of certain industries; the intent of the fourth amendment, as
modified by the fifth amendment, is to align this order with the
legal ability to use and occupy short-term rentals in the City of
La Quinta as may be authorized by, and consistent with,
requirements by the DPH and the County of Riverside
pursuant to the DPH’s grant to the county of a variance for re-
opening industries within the county.
4. Upon the effective date of the fifth amendment, any short-
term rental that meets the criteria for Short Term Vacation
Rental set forth in Pages 9-11 of the Riverside County Safe
Reopening Guidelines dated May 28, 2020, attached hereto as
Exhibit “A” and incorporated by reference (County Guidelines),
including a short-term rental used for hospitality and guests,
may operate pursuant to this order (which includes the
requirements set forth in Exhibit “A” for a Short Term Vacation
Rental). As set forth in the County Guidelines, hotels, motels,
or inns that are situated on a single property with multiple
guest rooms may not be used as short-term rentals pursuant
to the County Guidelines, as the State has yet to determine
when those specific facilities will be allowed for non COVID-19
related use.
5. Except for short-term rentals subject to Paragraph 4 above, all
other short-term rentals in the City of La Quinta may open and
operate, and shall be used and occupied, as authorized by,
and consistent with, California Governor Executive Order N-
60-20 and the requirements of the DPH set forth and available
at the following (and any other applicable) Web sites, as may
be updated from time to time:
https://covid19.ca.gov/industry-guidance/;
https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/;
https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-
needs/#top;
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-
19/County_Variance_Attestation_Form.aspx.
6. Any short-term rental authorized to be opened, operated, used
and occupied pursuant to this order: (A) shall have a minimum
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of 24 hours between the time of a person(s) departure and the
time of check-in and new occupancy by any different
person(s), and (B) shall comply with Chapters 3.24, 3.25, and
any other provisions in the La Quinta Municipal Code that
ordinarily would be applicable to the short-term rental.
7. Notwithstanding any provisions in Chapters 3.24, 3.25, or any
other provisions in the La Quinta Municipal Code to the
contrary, and to the maximum extent allowable under state
law, any person who violates this order shall be subject to a
fine of $5,000 per violation and an immediate suspension of
any and all City permits that authorize the use of the short-
term rental for one (1) year from the date of suspension.
Citations and suspensions of permits may be issued by the
City any time the day after the effective date of the second
amendment, and such citation and suspensions of permits
may take effect immediately upon issuance to a short-term
rental in violation of this order. Payment for any citation shall
be due and payable immediately or as set forth in the citation.
Any applicable time periods relating to the submittal,
processing, and decision of an administrative appeal for the
issuance of a citation or other decision of a city officer
available under the La Quinta Municipal Code, including
Chapters 1.09, 2.08, 3.24, and 3.25, shall be tolled and shall
not commence until the date the Local Emergency, as
determined by the City Council, is no longer in effect.
8. Any and all advertising for a short-term rental shall not be
inconsistent with this order for as long as this order remains in
effect. This requirement shall be in addition to any other
requirements for advertising a short-term rental set forth in
Chapters 3.24, 3.25, or any other provisions in the La Quinta
Municipal Code.
9. This order is issued to best protect the public health and
welfare and follows the most recent orders and directives from
the California Department of Public Health as implemented by
Riverside County Public Health Office. Any subsequent order
from the City Manager to remove the suspension on, and allow
full use and occupancy of, short-term rentals subject to this
order shall be based on further direction, if and when issued,
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from the DPH or the Riverside County Public Health Officer,
including any further direction on the Internet Web site for the
California Department of Public Health, at:
https://covid19.ca.gov/ and https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-
home-except-for-essential-needs/#top, and Riverside County
Public Health Office at: https://www.rivcoph.org/coronavirus,
or successor Web sites established by the state department or
county public health office.
10. The Assistant to the City Manager is hereby directed to
coordinate, deploy, and monitor the suspension of, and limited
use and occupancy of, short-term rentals, subject to this
order, with notices to the public and any other reasonable
means necessary or appropriate.
11. This order shall remain in effect until terminated or amended
by subsequent order from the City Manager.
This Executive Order is issued because a Local Emergency, as defined in
Section 2.20.020 of the La Quinta Municipal Code, has been proclaimed by
the City Council of the City of La Quinta to exist due to the threat of the
existence and spread of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in and
throughout the city. All of the findings set forth in the recitals to Resolution
No. EM 2020-001 adopted by the City Council are hereby incorporated by
reference into this Executive Order.
This Executive Order is issued, pursuant to Sections 3, 5, and 8 of
Resolution No. EM 2020-001 and Section 2.20.100, Subsections (A) and (B),
of the La Quinta Municipal Code, under which the City Manager has the
authority and power to issue executive orders for any matters related to the
Local Emergency.
This Executive Order is issued in furtherance of the authority and power to
address the Local Emergency as provided in the California Emergency
Services Act, Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 8550) of Title 2 of the
Government Code, and implemented by Chapter 2.20 of the La Quinta
Municipal Code. Any violation of this Executive Order may be determined to
be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine or imprisonment, or both,
pursuant to Section 8665 of the Government Code, Section 2.20.140 of the
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La Quinta Municipal Code, the provisions in this order, and any other state or
city law as may be applicable.
EXECUTED BY:
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Jon McMillen, City Manager
City of La Quinta, California
SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM
AD-HOC COMMITTEE
TOPICS TO COVER:
• What are the rules that are
already established?
• Explanation of enforcement?
Regulations?
• Discuss limitations…STR
density, noise issues,
expectations for neighbors.
• Noise - Not just music
• 3 strikes policy
• Special event permits
• Verifying information on
applications
• STR Policy discussions – Gray
areas
• False accusations from
neighbors
• TOT – Recognition of where
money comes from and how it
benefits the City
• Trash solutions
• Control investors with STR’s
• Noise technology
• Response times
• Limitations on how many times
a property can be rented
• Reduce negativity regarding
STR
• Marketing of STR
• Creating STR map for City of La
Quinta
• Occupancy issues (day vs night)
• Ordinance – What’s working vs
what’s not?
• Impact on neighborhoods
• Cap on multiple violations,
rentals, etc.
• Staff to provide facts and
numbers for STR
• How can we get everyone to
report TOT?
• Workshops for new STR owners
• Better information distribution
to the public regarding STR –
provide positive benefits for City
• Room conversions
• Define noise restrictions
• Factual information from
complaint calls
• New website
• Education
• Guest expectations
• STR guests vs homeowners
guests
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS
SHORT-TERM
VACATION RENTAL
PROGRAM AD-HOC
COMMITTEE
MEETING
JUNE 4, 2020
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Lori Lorett
From:
Sent:Thursday, June 04, 2020 12:38 PM
To:Lori Lorett
Subject:RE: Short term Ad Hoc meeting at 4:00pm today
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Lori,
Sorry, I would like to as one question…
Why didn’t the city allow any Ad hoc meetings when we needed them most…. March1st – May 30th?
Why couldn’t we short term home owners and short term rental managers provide some feedback and have a
discussion instead of the city completely cutting all of us out of all discussions?
Many of us would have loved to have a discussion and be heard. Most of us want to be good partners and you cut us
out. It is super disrespectful WHY would you do this?
I think we deserve an answer or at least a response.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
David Dinnel
POWER POINTS
STVR AD-HOC
COMMITTEE
MEETING
JUNE 4, 2020
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VACATION RENTAL
PROGRAM AD-HOC
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IT’S TIME TO
NOMINATE…
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON &
COMMITTEE VICECHAIR
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SHORT-TERM VACATION
RENTAL PROGRAM AD-HOC
COMMITTEE OBJECTIVE:
Review Short-Term Vacation Rental Program
related information and provide recommendations
for Council consideration:
•Historical Information
•Outreach and Marketing
•Compliance and Enforcement
•Application Process
•Online Access
•Enhancement Alternatives
On June 3, 2020 the Executive Order #7 for Short-
Term Rentals was amended (sixth amendment). The
following are a summary of the changes made:
•Rentals allowed in private homes where the guest rents
the entire home and does not share any common areas
with others. Home-sharing is not allowed.
•No events or group gatherings are permitted until
approved by the State of California. Only guests
registered for the home should be on premise.
•Complete a deep cleaning after each rental, using products
and protocols outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention.
•Ensure a 24-hour reservation gap between when a
guest departs and a new arrival.
•Removal of $5,000 citation for violation and removal of
1-year suspension for violation.
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CODE
UPDATE
Total cases = 368
Currently Open = 93
Currently Closed = 275 (75% closure rate)
Total Complaints = 543
Since March 17, 2020…
COMMITTEE
TOPICS
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COVID-19...
NOW WHAT?
WHAT PRECAUTIONS CAN BE DONE TO
ENSURE THE SAFETY OF STVR GUESTS AND
HOMEOWNERS POST COVID-19?
Proper cleaning and disinfecting of Short-Term
Vacation Rentals is important to protect guests
and homeowners against the spread of germs.
TIPS FROM THE CDC THAT CAN APPLY TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS:
Always wear gloves for cleaning and disinfection
Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use disinfectant
Clean and disinfect high touch surfaces after each guest such as: tables, hard backed chairs, doorknobs, light switches, remote controls, handles, toilets, and sinks
Towels and linens should be collected wearing gloves and washed in the warmest appropriate water setting and dry all items completely
Always wash hands thoroughly when removing gloves
Visit cdc.gov for more cleaning and disinfecting tips and tools
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THANK
YOU FOR
JOINING
US!
OUR NEXT
SCHEDULED
MEETING IS:
THURSDAY
JULY 9, 2020
TOPICS FOR NEXT MEETING:
OVERVIEW OF SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL
PROGRAM, INCLUDING CODE ENFORCEMENT
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