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2020 11 05 STVRP AD-HOC1 SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM NOVEMBER 5, 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, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 AT 4:00 P.M. ****************************** 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. 2 SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM NOVEMBER 5, 2020 AD-HOC COMMITTEE AGENDA Members of the public wanting to address the Short-Term Vacation Rental (STVR) Program Ad-Hoc Committee (Committee), either for public comment or for a specific agenda item, or both, are requested to send written comments ONLY by email to the 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 Committee Secretary no later than 12:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting. Written public comments will be distributed to the 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 Committee Chairperson, a brief summary of any public comment is asked to be read, to the extent City Staff can accommodate such request. ****************************** CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Committee members Best, Butler, Caldwell, Church, Coronel, Franco, Grotsky, Jonasson, McDonough, Monroe, Navarro, Shelton, Spinney, Tamm, and Chairperson Schutz PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Please email “Written Public Comments” to Committee Secretary Lori Lorett at LLorett@LaQuintaCA.gov and limit your comments to three minutes (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. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA 3 SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM NOVEMBER 5, 2020 AD-HOC COMMITTEE AGENDA CONSENT CALENDAR Note: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion. 1.APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF OCTOBER 1, 2020 REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1.CODE ENFORCEMENT UPDATE STUDY SESSION 1.DISCUSS MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT AND UPDATE BUSINESS SESSION 1.APPROVE PERMITTING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO MODIFY SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PERMIT PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS 2.APPROVE DENSITY SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO MODIFY SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL OCCUPANCY LIMITS 3.APPROVE DENSITY SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCLUDE SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROPERTY DENSITY LIMITS ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting of the Committee is scheduled for Thursday, December 3, 2020. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Lori Lorett, Committee Secretary of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the Committee meeting was posted on the City’s website, near the entrance to the Council Chambers at 78495 Calle Tampico, and the bulletin boards at the Stater Brothers Supermarket at 78630 Highway 111, and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on November 2, 2020. DATED: November 2, 2020 4 SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM NOVEMBER 5, 2020 AD-HOC COMMITTEE AGENDA LORI LORETT, Committee Secretary City of La Quinta, California Public Notices The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call The Hub division of the Design and Development Department at (760) 777-7125, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the Committee, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting The Hub Division of the Design and Development Department at (760) 777-7125. A one (1) week notice is required. If background material is to be presented to the Committee during a Committee meeting, please be advised that fifteen (15) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Committee Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this take place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Committee regarding any item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at the Design and Development Department’s counter at City Hall located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours. DRAFTSTVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE Page 1 of 5 OCTOBER 1, 2020 MEETING MINUTES SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MINUTES THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2020 CALL TO ORDER A regular meeting of the Short-Term Vacation Rental Program Ad-Hoc Committee (Committee) was called to order at 4:01 p.m. by Committee Secretary Lorett. This meeting was held by teleconference 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 of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.). ROLL CALL PRESENT: Committee Members Best, Butler, Caldwell, Church, Coronel, Franco, Grotsky, Jonasson, McDonough, Monroe, Shelton, Spinney, Tamm and Chair Schutz ABSENT: Committee Member Navarro STAFF PRESENT: Design & Development Director Castro, Hub Manager Sanchez, Administrative Assistant/Committee Secretary Lorett, Public Safety Manager Mendez, Code Compliance Supervisor Meredith, Community Resources Director Escobedo, Financial Services Analyst Hallick, Accounting Manager Martinez, and City Manager McMillen PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Committee Secretary Lorett led the Committee in the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Committee Secretary Lorett announced the following WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS were received as of 12:00 p.m., which were distributed to the DRAFTSTVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE Page 2 of 5 OCTOBER 1, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Committee, and incorporated into the agenda packet and public record of the meeting: • Olivier Chaine and Shevy Akason – in support of STVRs; • Arlene Gotshalk, Kim Larson, and Kevin Miles – in opposition of STVRs; • Lindsey Myers – false complaints made on STVR properties; • Barbara Montavon – recommending an extension on Executive Order No. 10 imposing a moratorium on new STVR permits, and implementation of lower occupancy limits for STVRs; • Kimberly Estrada – recommending the rules and regulations for noise apply to both STVR’s and residents; • Timothy McQuiggan – recommending the City impose a mandatory security deposit from all STVR renters; • Karen Parnell on behalf of Resort Home Destinations – provided recommendations for STVR occupancy limits and comments in opposition of Executive Order No. 10; • Rod McGuire – recommending a STVR public meeting for La Quinta residents to attend and speak at and recommending an extension of Executive Order No. 10. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Committee Members McDonough/Grotsky to approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion passed: ayes 14, noes 0, absent 1 (Navarro). REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS 1. CITY OF LA QUINTA FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Accounting Manager Martinez and Financial Analyst Hallick presented a brief overview of the City’s fiscal year 2020/21 budget and fiscal state, including STVR program financial specifics and analysis. Accounting Manager Martinez and Financial Analyst Hallick answered related questions from Committee Members. STUDY SESSION 1. DISCUSS LICENSING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT AND UPDATE DRAFTSTVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE Page 3 of 5 OCTOBER 1, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Design and Development Director Castro presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design and Development Department. Committee Member Caldwell provided an overview of the topics the Licensing Sub-Committee had discussed, including having two types of STVR permits, minimum stay requirements for STVRs, placing a cap on the number of days a property can be rented, sending a notification to neighbors when a permit is issued, requiring security deposits from guests, inspections, response times from local contacts, and use of noise meters. The Licensing Sub-Committee will continue to meet weekly and anticipates having a report on recommendations to present to the Committee by the next regular meeting scheduled for November 5, 2020. 2. DISCUSS MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT AND UPDATE Design and Development Director Castro presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design and Development Department. Committee Member McDonough provided an update on what the Marketing Sub-Committee plan to accomplish with the assistance of City Marketing Manager Marcie Graham. Projects will include updates to the City website, STVR online portal, and Good Neighbor Brochure; ways to use social media and The Gem publication to provide STVR updates; and developing a STVR survey. 3. DISCUSS DENSITY SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT AND UPDATE Design and Development Director Castro presented the staff report, which is on file in the Design and Development Department. Committee Member Church provided an overview on the data the Density Sub- Committee has been reviewing to develop their recommendations. They have completed their occupancy recommendations (see Business Session Item No. 1) and are reviewing maps provided by the City and research findings on best practices adopted by other U.S. cities to compile the list of recommendations for property density. The Density Sub-Committee will continue to meet weekly and anticipates having a report on property density recommendations to present to the Committee by the next regular meeting scheduled for November 5, 2020. 4. SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL ENFORCEMENT UPDATE DRAFTSTVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE Page 4 of 5 OCTOBER 1, 2020 MEETING MINUTES Hub Manager Sanchez provided an update on STVR enforcement by presenting a postcard that was mailed out to all properties in La Quinta. The postcard is to inform property owners that a STVR permit/license is required if they are renting their property for 30 days or less. The postcard is also to inform property owners that the City will take enforcement action on any property renting or advertising without a valid permit/license. This postcard is to assist with enforcement efforts and to provide residents with contact information for the City. Committee discussion followed regarding the process of rental procedures and review of rental rules with guests. The Committee reached a consensus to add these topics to the Marketing Sub-Committee. COMMITTEE MEMBER MONROE LEFT THE MEETING AT 5:15 P.M. BUSINESS SESSION 1. APPROVE DENSITY SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO MODIFY SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL OCCUPANCY LIMITS MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Committee Members Caldwell/Spinney to approve the Density Sub-Committee report with recommendations to modify STVR occupancy limits. Motion failed: noes 7, ayes 6, absent 2 (Monroe and Navarro). The Committee discussed modifications to the proposed recommendations for occupancy limits. COMMITTEE MEMBER JONASSON LEFT THE MEETING AT 5:42 P.M. MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Committee Members Franco/Grotsky to approve the Density Sub-Committee report with recommendations to modify STVR occupancy limits with the modifications to amend the overnight occupancy for a studio to two occupants, a one bedroom to four occupants, a two bedroom to six occupants, and a three bedroom to eight occupants. Motion failed: noes 7, ayes 5, absent 3 (Jonasson, Monroe, and Navarro). The Density Sub-Committee will re-evaluate the occupancy limits and revise the recommendations to present to the Committee by the next regular meeting scheduled for November 5, 2020. ADJOURNMENT DRAFTSTVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE Page 5 of 5 OCTOBER 1, 2020 MEETING MINUTES There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Committee Members McDonough/Church to adjourn this meeting at 5:46 p.m. Respectfully submitted, LORI LORETT, Committee Secretary City of La Quinta, California 1 City of La Quinta STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE: November 5, 2020 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT AND UPDATE RECOMMENDATION The marketing sub-committee will provide their recommendations and seek any input from the full (parent) Committee. SUMMARY A marketing sub-committee was formed to review and make recommendations on issuing a survey to STVR operators, review current marketing items (website, social media, good neighbor brochure, etc), and review current City “branding” for STVR program. The STVR Program Ad-Hoc Committee listed marketing of STVRs as one of the topics for review and study. The marketing sub-committee members are Stella Church, Kelly Grotsky, Lori Jonasson, Michele McDonough, and Sally Shelton. City staff members in attendance are Danny Castro, Tommi Sanchez, Lori Lorett, Michelle Lopez, and Marcie Graham. Attachment: Marketing Sub-Committee Recommendations STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1 Marketing Sub-Committee’s Top 5 Priorities to Accomplish Issue: Recognizing that the quiet enjoyment of neighbors is of the highest priority for the success of the La Quinta STVR program, the marketing sub-committee is recommending an immediate focus on 5 key areas that could be implemented quickly to improve Host and Guest compliance, education for the overall benefit, as well as gaining confidence of the neighbors of STVRs. Immediate Recommendations: 1.Host Checklist: This checklist would be pushed to Hosts via the MuniRevs email list and possibly also posted in MuniRevs as a task to be completed and tracked. The priority would be distribution to owners and managers of known problem properties. The goal of the checklist is to educate Hosts on best practices they should implement immediately to ensure guests are informed and neighbors' interests are being considered. Checklist items include items required by city code, but also recommendations for specific items that engage a responsible Host to manage expectations before problems arrive. 2.Good Neighbor/Good Guest Brochure: The Good Neighbor Brochure has been updated by the City marketing staff and the sub-committee has offered suggestions to make it even more useful for Hosts. One suggestion is to rename it the Good Guest brochure, making it a one-sided sheet for easy posting and durability in a vacation rental. The Sub-Committee has suggested a second, Neighbor specific brochure be considered to educate neighbors about when and how to open complaints, for example "Call about This, Not That". The Neighbor specific brochure would be distributed to all homes in the vicinity of a vacation rental as part of the neighbor notification requirement recommended by the Permitting sub-committee. STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1 3.Host Training & Best Practices: The sub-committee has outlined a draft guest on- boarding process for the purpose of creating a Host Training Certification with live workshops and/or video training and a Host testing platform. The goal of the training is to improve hosting capabilities and guest management for reduced complaints and compliance thus less violations. This tactic supports recommendations from the Permitting sub-committee that Hosts complete training for permit renewal. 4.Violation Notice/Supplement: Guests are often uninformed by Hosts and/or lacking intel about the noise orders and expectations when renting a vacation rental. The sub-committee discussed the possibility of creating a Violation Brochure/Letter issued to Guests when Code Enforcement or the Sheriff visits the home in response to a complaint. Currently, Citations are issued to Owners and not Guests. The intent of this strongly worded 1 page document would be to inform the Guest that a citation with fines may have been issued for which they may be financially responsible as well and that any additional complaints may result in their immediate evacuation from the property and the Host's license being suspended. 5.Welcome Guest Video: Creation of a video to be posted on the City website and YouTube with a link that can be easily shared by Hosts to their guests as part of their pre-arrival on-boarding process. Content of a short, approximately 3-4- minute video would serve to welcome guests to La Quinta while notifying them that we are a “Neighbors First Community” and outlining expectations about noise, parking, trash, and occupancy. The video could also be shared via social media channels as part of a greater STVR marketing strategy. As time is of the essence, a simple but professional card deck style recording with interspersed stock video and professional voice-over could be created cost-effectively for immediate roll-out with a longer range goal of replacing it with an improved video with high quality production once a larger budget is established. A QR code to view the video could be included in the Good Guest brochure. STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1 1 City of La Quinta STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE: November 5, 2020 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE PERMITTING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATION Approve permitting sub-committee report with recommendations. SUMMARY A permitting sub-committee was formed to review and make recommendations on types of permits, duration of stay, notification of neighbors, home inspections, and other permit requirements. The STVR Program Ad-Hoc Committee listed licensing/permits of STVRs as one of the topics for review and study. The permitting sub-committee members are Lawrence Best, Mary Caldwell, Lori Jonasson, Malia Monroe, and Gavin Schutz. City staff members in attendance are Danny Castro, Tommi Sanchez, Lori Lorett, and Michelle Lopez. Attachments: Permitting Sub-Committee Recommendations BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1 Page 1 of 4 City of La Quinta STVR Committee Subcommittee on Permitting Recommendations on Permitting The subcommittee on STVR Licensing has been formed to frame issues and make recommendations relating to licensing of STVR properties in the City. Discussion The City of La Quinta currently has a single class of license for all types of STVR properties. Criteria for obtaining a permit is the same irrespective of the type, size, rental capacity or management arrangements for a property. The Committee believes the hosting community can be better served by accommodating two types of licensing, based on how the property is managed. Homeshares: Homeshare properties are rentals where the property owner hosts visitors in the owner’s home, while the owner lives on-site and is in the home throughout the visitor’s stay. Homeshare hosts are resident on the property and tend to rent out a room or two rather than the entire residence. Because they are full time residents, they are viewed as neighbors by adjacent property owners: •Because they are resident, they are immediately contactable at all hours and therefore they promote a neighborhood “look and feel”. •They can directly observe and effectively manage all rental activities. •Rental rules and any other renter behavioral requirements are explained in person (i.e. there is personal and direct information transfer). Compliance is monitored continually (by the resident homeowner), so any conduct or other behavioral issues can be managed in real time. Because of this, issues are addressed before they become problematic from a neighbor or community perspective. STVR’s: STVR properties are properties where the Owner is not living on-site and in the home throughout the visitor’s stay. STVR hosts are not resident on the property for the entire duration of the renters stay and are managed by non-resident property owners or property management firms who BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1 City of La Quinta Ad-Hoc STVR Committee Recommendations on Licensing Page 2 of 4 may be available locally or out of the area. These properties may be viewed by residents/neighbors (and possibly renters) as commercial enterprises. •Property oversight is by the remote homeowner or engagement of a property management firm. •Because there is limited interpersonal contact, compliance is not monitored in real time, and notification to the homeowner or property manager is only made after disruption has occurred and a complaint has been made. •These properties require a disproportionate amount of City resources for compliance enforcement. (Copy of STVR Administrative Citations January 2019 to July 2020 08282020[1].xlsx). Recommendations The Committee believes it appropriate to make the following recommendations: 1.Short Term Rental permits shall be separated into two types of permit categories: Homeshares and STVR Properties - as defined above. 2.Minimum Stay requirements: a.In the case of Homeshares, the Subcommittee does not recommend implementation of a minimum stay requirement. b.In the case of STVR’s, the Subcommittee recommends a two-night minimum stay requirement. 3.Neighbor notification of a new permit or permit renewal: a.As part of the permitting process, the applicant shall notify (at their expense) adjacent property owners of their receiving a permit to operate. For the purposes of notification, the term adjacent property will include all properties surrounding the licensed property as shown in Figure 1 below. b.If the subject property is in a HOA community, the applicant shall also notify (at their expense) the Homeowner Association. c.The permittee shall provide complete documentation regarding rules and regulations pertaining to the rental to the adjacent properties described in 3(a) and 3(b) above. This shall include complete copies of any City recommended documents, contact information for the owner and any designated representative(s), as well as contact details for the City complaint hotline. d.The permittee shall provide to the City proof of service and HOA notification (if applicable) to adjacent property owners as described above, in the form of registered mail receipts or an affidavit certifying service. 4.Property Inspection: BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1 La Quinta STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Subcommittee on Licensing a.Virtual inspection: The City shall prepare, and supply to the applicant, a list of requirements that are necessary for property evaluation. The applicant shall provide photographic and any other supporting evidence that these requirements have been met. b.Physical Inspection: The licensee shall make the property available for a physical inspection upon notification from the City. City inspection shall be at the sole discretion of the City and any fees will be paid for by the applicant homeowner 5.Costs of Program Administration. a.All costs associated with administering the program should be fully covered by the permit/licensing fees. b.Homeshare permit fees should therefore be less than STVR permit fees. 6.Permits shall not be transferrable. 7.The City shall prepare an integrated, comprehensive relational database of permittees and applicants. This data framework shall allow for on demand statistical analysis of all aspects of the STVR program, including but not limited to: contact information for the owner and designated emergency contact or property management firm, types of permit, density in relation of adjacent properties, history with details on complaints and/or citations, and any other fields necessary for the effective enforcement and reporting on the STVR program. 8.The address of properties having suspended permits shall be published on the City STVR website, together with the duration of the suspension. 9.In the event a property owner is cited for operating without a permit, a period of not less than 6 months shall pass before the owner can apply for a permit. In the event a property owner is cited a second time for operating without a permit, that owner shall not be eligible for a permit at all. The Subcommittee debated reinstatement options for suspended permits. That is, should the permit be automatically reinstated at the end of a suspension period or should the owner be required to reapply for a new permit. The subcommittee did not reach a consensus on this issue. The subcommittee felt the issue should be considered in the context of Density Subcommittee recommendations and the level of desire to achieve a more rapid achievement of the density recommendations. BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1 City of La Quinta Ad-Hoc STVR Committee Recommendations on Licensing Page 4 of 4 Figure 1: Adjacent properties requiring notification of a permit being granted: BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1 1 City of La Quinta STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE: November 5, 2020 STAFF REPORT AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE DENSITY SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATION Approve density sub-committee report with recommendations on occupancy density and property density. SUMMARY A density subcommittee was formed to review and make recommendations on the issue of density/over-concentration of STVRs. The STVR Program Ad- Hoc Committee listed density/over-concentration of STVRs as one of the topics for review and study. The density subcommittee members are Lawrence Best, Mary Caldwell, Stella Church, Gavin Schutz, and Derek Spinney. City staff members in attendance are Danny Castro, Tommi Sanchez, Lori Lorett, and Michelle Lopez. The subcommittee has met on August 14, 21, 28, and September 11, 18, and 25. Attachments: Density Sub-Committee Recommendations: Part 1 and Part 2 BUSINESS SESSION ITEMS NO. 2 & 3 City of La Quinta Ad-Hoc STVR Committee Subcommittee on Density Revised Submission on Occupancy Levels 2020-11-05 Background •Recommendations on occupancy density were submitted to the Ad- Hoc Committee at it’s meeting on 2020-10-01 •After discussion and two votes, the document was not approved and was returned to the subcommittee for further review. •The issue was occupancy levels for Studio, 1,2-and 3-bedroom properties Revisions •Upon review, the Subcommittee made the following recommendations to the occupancy table in the document •Separate out the combined Studio and 1-bedroom rows into two separate rows •Increase the recommended Studio occupancy level from 2 to 3 with one occupant being a child 12 or under •Increase the 1-bedroom occupancy level from 2 to 4 with 2 occupants being children 12 or under •Maintain the recommendation on occupancy level for 2-bedroom properties at 4 •Maintain the recommendation on occupancy level for 3-bedroom properties at 6 Rationale for Changes •The Subcommittee agreed it was reasonable to accommodate a small family unit in Studio properties. •The Subcommittee agreed it was reasonable to accommodate a medium size family unit in 1-bedroom properties. •The subcommittee maintained previously recommended occupancy levels for 2-and 3-bedroom properties •2-and 3-bedroom properties are usually in denser residential areas and are on smaller lots •Noise and personal behavior issues tend to be concentrated around overcrowding of 2,3,and 4-bedroom properties •If larger groups of occupants are to be accommodated, the renter should occupy a bigger property with additional bedrooms Desert Community Occupancy Levels Overnight Occupancy Limits Current # of Bedrooms La Quinta Palm Springs Palm Desert Rancho Mirage Subcommittee Recommendation 0 -Studio 2 2 2 2 3 (1 must be child under 12) 1 2 -4 2 2 2 4 (2 must be children under 12) 2 4 -6 4 4 4 4 3 6 -8 6 6 6 6 4 8 -10 8 8 8 8 5 10 -12 10 10 10 10 6 12 -14 12 12 12 12 7 14 14 14 8 16 16 9 18 16 Page 1 of 3 City of La Quinta STVR Committee Density - Recommendations on Occupancy The subcommittee on STVR Density has been formed to frame issues and make recommendations relating to occupant and property density concentrations of rental properties in the City. There are two questions regarding Density: •Occupancy Density: The number of occupants that are permitted to occupy a given rental property. •Property Density: The number of STVR properties as a percentage of total properties in a geographic area This recommendation is part 1 of 2 and addresses only the issue of Occupancy density. The Subcommittee continues to work on part 2 of 2 – recommendations on Property density. The subcommittee is recommending Ad-Hoc Committee adoption of the following: Part 1. Occupancy Density Discussion Occupancy caps can be used to manage renter behavior and help preserve neighborhood residential characteristics. The City has daytime and overnight residential limitations on STVR properties; however, issues continue to arise from certain properties where heavily populated gatherings result in neighborhood disruptions from excessive noise or other personal conduct issues (“party houses”). Noise and personal behavior violations resulting from high occupancy events are very visible within the community as they tend to disturb neighbors within a wide radius of the subject property for extended periods. The high visibility and resulting severe adverse community reaction towards these properties often masks the majority of peaceful neighborhood STVR businesses. Citation statistics confirm the noise issue is worse for properties that have absentee owners or managers. This is because an onsite owner/manager is able to directly and expeditiously supervise the property in real time by limiting the occupancy or other renter behavior (and therefore noise generated) of a property. BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 2 City of La Quinta Ad-Hoc STVR Committee Recommendations on density: Occupancy Page 2 of 3 Properties where there is no onsite supervision have a more difficult time managing the numbers of people on property as they are in most cases only alerted to the issue after it becomes problematic. For reference, the current ordinance allows the following occupancy: Number of Bedrooms Total Overnight Occupants* Total Daytime Occupants (Including Number of Overnight Occupants)** 0 - Studio 2 2 - 8 1 2 - 4 2 – 8 2 4 – 6 4 – 8 3 6 – 8 6 – 12 4 8 – 10 8 – 16 5 10 – 12 10 – 18 6 12 – 14 12 – 20 7 14 14 – 20 8 16 16 – 22 9 18 18 – 24 The Committee recommends the following occupancy levels: Number of Bedrooms Total Overnight Occupants* Total Daytime Occupants (Including Number of Overnight Occupants)** Studio 3 (1 must be child under 12) 6 1 4 (2 must be children under 12) 6 2 4 8 3 6 10 4 8 12 5 10 14 6 12 16 7 14 18 8 or more 16 18 * Overnight (10:01 p.m. – 6:59 a.m.) ** Daytime (7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.) Note: Occupancy levels exceeding these numbers will require a Special Events Permit. There are several factors for recommending these changes to occupancy limits: BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 2 La Quinta STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Subcommittee on Density •Accommodation has been made for a single family with children under 12 in Studio and one bedroom rentals •Occupancy ranges are not necessary because the concept of a limit implies only the highest number is relevant. •Occupancy ranges may be confusing from an enforcement and STVR renter perspective. •The recommended occupancy levels are consistent with other desert communities. •Reasonable and fair accommodations are made with respect to the number of additional daytime visitors, while also respecting a neighbors’ right to quiet enjoyment, privacy and safety. BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 2 City of La Quinta Ad-Hoc STVR Committee Density Subcommittee Property Density Considerations 1 Property Density Recommendations -Goals •Achieve a rational compromise on the density of STVR’s within a residential community •Preserve the neighborhood sense of community (“look and feel”) and associated quality of life for permanent residents living in residential zones 2 What We Know - 1 •A sense of community is established by enabling communications between individuals who live and work in proximity to each other •Neighborhoods “are the spatial units in which face-to-face social interactions occur—the personal settings and situations where residents seek to realize common values, socialize youth, and maintain effective social control.” •Neighborhoods are social communities because the people that live in them commonly talk and physically interact with each other •STVR’s by nature comprise transient occupants who are not resident in the community long enough to establish relationships capable of building community •If it is desired to maintain a sense of community (i.e. neighborhood “look and feel”), there must be a balance such that enough residential properties are preserved to maintain a sense of community •High concentrations of STVR’s with significant transient occupancy rates result in areas becoming commercial zones rather than residential neighborhoods •Preservation of a neighborhood (and sense of community) will therefore depend on effectively managing the balance between STVR density and residential properties 3 What We Know - 2 •There are essentially two types of rental owners –we can call them Homeshares and STVR’s •Homeshare owners tend to rent out a room or two rather than the entire residence. They are resident on the property for the entire time of the rental period, and are therefore viewed as neighbors by adjacent property owners •They are are in a position to have an interactive face to face social relationship with neighbors. Therefore they do not seem to detract from the neighborhood “look and feel” •Rental rules and behavioral requirements are explained in person to the renter (direct information transfer) •They can personally observe and effectively manage renters continually in real time •STVR owners are not resident on the property during the rental period (or at all) •No neighborhood “look and feel” as there are different occupants daily/weekly. •Properties are viewed by residents/neighbors as commercial enterprises •Property oversight is by the remote homeowner or engagement of a property management firm •Renters may not be adequately vetted at the time of occupancy •Compliance / renter behavior is not monitored in real time •Density restrictions should address these functional and social differences 4 Density and Clustering •Density is the ratio of STVR properties to residential properties in areas zoned for residential neighborhoods •Clustering is the uneven concentration of rental properties within a defined area or region •Detracts from the ability to preserve the sense of community within a neighborhood by allowing a higher ratio of of transient occupants per residential property. •May result in captive residences •Density limitations can be used to address both issues 5STVRResResResResSTVRResResResResResSTVRResResResResLow Density ResSTVRResResResResResResResResResResResSTVRResResResResResSTVRResResSTVRResSTVRResResSTVRSTVRSTVRResResResResResSTVRResSTVRResResHigh Density ResSTVRResResResResSTVRResSTVRResSTVRResResSTVRResSTVRResResSTVRSTVRResResResSTVRSTVRResResResSTVRSTVRResResResResSTVRSTVRResSTVRResResHigh Density + Clustering ResSTVRResResResResResSTVRSTVRSTVRSTVRSTVRResSTVRResResResResResSTVRResResSTVRResCaptive residences Possible Scenarios -Limit by Number of Permits •Example •“The maximum number of STVR property permits issued in a district shall not exceed X” •See City of Santa Cruz •Pros •Establishes an upper limit on the overall density •Easy to enforce •Automatically scales for type of land –works for small, large and condo properties •Cons •Does not prevent high density “clustering” within a district –a resident may be surrounded by STVR’s •Condominiums are an issue •Limits growth 6 Possible Scenarios -Limit by Rental Duration •Example •“The maximum number of times an STVR property may be rented in any 12-month period is 100 nights” •See Palm Springs Ordinance 1918 •Pros •Establishes an upper limit on rental activity •Cons •Almost impossible to enforce •Places limitations on income for the owner, and TOT for the City •Does not prevent high density “clustering” within a district –a resident may be surrounded by STVR’s •Allows “peaky” rental activity: unreasonably heavy during season, festivals and (maybe) lighter during summer months •Does not preserve the concept of Neighborhood or Community •Places no limits on property density, allowing neighborhoods to potentially be overrun with STVR properties 7 Possible Scenarios -Limit by Overall Density •Example •“The maximum number of STVR properties in a district shall not exceed X% of all properties within that district” •See Rancho Mirage •Pros •Establishes an upper limit on the overall density •Easy to enforce (“District” may mean Zone, Neighborhood, City region…) •Automatically scales for most type of land –works for small, large and condo properties •Cons •Does not prevent high density “clustering” within a district –a resident may be surrounded by STVR’s •Mixed areas (condos, small houses, large houses) are an issue 8 Possible Scenarios -Limit by Proximity •Example •“An STVR property may not be located within 3(or 4 or 5 etc.) properties of another STVR property •“An STVR property may not be located within 300 (or 400 etc.) feet of another STVR property •Pros •Is definitive –guarantees that each neighbor has a neighbor •Can be dependent on types of use –zoning, neighborhoods etc. •Automatically scales for type of structure –works for small, large and condo properties •Is universal –works for all streets, regions, zones and neighborhoods •Cons •Does not scale with the size of the property –Condos could be very low density, whereas large properties might be adjacent •Difficult to implement when STVRs are already established in impacted neighborhoods. High Density STVRResResResResSTVRResResResResResSTVRResResResResLow Density ResSTVRResResResResResSTVRResResResResResSTVRResResResResResSTVRResResResResResSTVRResResResResSTVRResResResResSTVRResResResSTVRResResResResResSTVRResResResResResSTVRResResResResResSTVRResResResResResResSTVRResResResMedium Density 9 Recommendation –Distance Density •No need to limit Homeshares •For STVR’s -Limit density by radial distance of 300’ •Why? •Simple and definitive •Used in other communities •Used within La Quinta to manage B&B’s •Automatically addresses both density and clustering issues 10 Example –La Quinta Cove •300-foot radius (measured from property boundaries). La Quinta Cove density used for illustration 11 Implementation Recommendation •In light of other cities in the Coachella Valley already limiting or eliminating STVR’s in residential areas which may result in an increase in STVR activity in La Quinta, and to address the current overconcentration of STVR’s in many residential neighborhoods, several implementation strategies were thoroughly discussed, with recommendations as follows: •Approve pending and new applications which would comply with the density requirement •Properties that have been suspended shall be required to reapply for a permit and be subjected to the density recommendations •Phasing in density limits to existing STVR’s that do not comply with the density requirement with renewals effective in 2022 •Subcommittee consensus reflects a fair and reasonable plan for STVR redistribution and controlled growth addressing the immediate need for resident quality of life/neighborhood preservation and ensures co-existence of the appropriate balance of STVR’s in residential communities without having to ban them from residential areas like other desert communities •Subcommittee also heartily endorses continued considerations of new STVR’s in communities which are designed for this purpose and encourages the development of additional growth opportunities in appropriately zoned areas •Silver Rock •Water Park •Undeveloped properties •Legacy Villas •Signature 12 Page 1 of 4 City of La Quinta STVR Committee Subcommittee on Density Recommendations on Property Density The subcommittee on STVR Density has been formed to frame issues and make recommendations relating to occupant and property density concentrations of rental properties in the City. There are two questions regarding Density: •Occupancy Density: The number of occupants that are permitted to occupy a given rental property. •Property Density: The number of STVR properties as a percentage of total properties in a geographic area This recommendation is part 2 of 2 and addresses only the issue of property density. The Subcommittee has previously submitted recommendations for Part 1: Occupancy Density. The subcommittee is recommending Ad-Hoc Committee adoption of the following: Part 2. Property Density Discussion Residential neighborhoods are social communities because the people that live in them commonly talk and interact with each other. A neighborhood is commonly defined as “the spatial units in which face-to-face social interactions occur—the personal settings and situations where relationships develop, and residents seek to realize common values, socialize youth, and maintain effective social control.” For this reason, neighborhoods are often zoned to exclude commercial businesses or industrial development. In 2012, La Quinta passed an ordinance to allow appropriately permitted homes to operate as business entities in residential zones (STVR Ordinance 3.25). While ordinance has been amended as the STVR business has evolved, the rapid increase of commercial enterprise has had an impact on the residential nature of the neighborhood. BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 3 City of La Quinta Ad-Hoc STVR Committee Recommendations on Density: Property Page 2 of 4 If it is desired to maintain a sense of community (i.e. neighborhood “look and feel”), there should be a balance between STVR properties and residential properties such that enough residential properties are preserved to maintain that sense of community. STVR’s by nature comprise transient occupants who are not resident in the community long enough to establish relationships capable of building community. High concentrations of STVR’s with significant transient occupancy rates result in areas becoming commercial zones rather than residential neighborhoods. An additional concern is the ‘clustering’ of STRs in some areas which overburden some neighborhoods. Preservation of a neighborhood (and sense of community) will therefore depend on effectively managing the balance between STVR density/clustering and residential properties. Significant research by the subcommittee (including review of STR codes, densities, allowances, restrictions in the Coachella Valley, as well as other like cities) has revealed the short-term rental community can be subdivided into two constituent groups - Homeshares and STVR’s: Homeshares: Homeshare properties are rentals where the property owner hosts visitors in the owner’s home, while the Owner lives on-site and in the home throughout the visitor’s stay. Homeshare owners are resident on the property and tend to rent out a room or two rather than the entire residence. Because they are resident, they are viewed as neighbors by adjacent property owners: •They are immediately contactable at all hours and therefore they do not detract from the neighborhood “look and feel”. •They can directly observe and effectively manage all rental activities in real time. •Rental rules and any other renter behavioral requirements are explained in person (direct information transfer). •Compliance is monitored continually, so any conduct or other behavioral issues can be managed in real time. STVR’s: STVR properties are properties where the Owner is not living on-site and in the home throughout the visitor’s stay. STVR owners are not resident on the property and may be managed by absentee property owners or property management firms. These properties may be viewed by residents/neighbors (and possibly renters) as commercial enterprises. •Property oversight is by the remote homeowner or engagement of a property management firm. BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 3 La Quinta STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Subcommittee on Density •While renters do sign contracts, because there may be limited interpersonal contact, they may not be adequately vetted immediately prior to occupancy. •Compliance is not monitored in real time, and notification to the homeowner or property manager is only made after disruption has occurred and a complaint has been made (~75% of citations are to non-resident owners). The desired goal is to prevent the complaint altogether. Because of these critical differences, the Committee believes it appropriate to make the following recommendations: 1.For the purposes of property density recommendations, Short Term Rental properties shall be separated into two categories: Homeshares and STVR Properties - as defined above. 2.In the case of Homeshares, the Subcommittee does not recommend implementation of density limitations at this time. 3.In the case of STVR’s, the Subcommittee recommends that STVR permits be limited to: a.For single family residences, one STVR property per 300 feet radius of a previously permitted property. b.For condominium complexes consisting of four or more units, two STVR properties per 300 feet radius. 4.Tourist Commercial Zones should be exempt from density limitations. 5.The subcommittee was able to achieve consensus on how these density recommendations should be implemented: a.Approve pending and new applications that comply with the density requirement above b.Properties that have their permits suspended shall be required to reapply for a permit and be subjected to the density recommendations c.Phasing in density limits to existing STVR’s that do not comply with the density requirement with renewals effective in 2022 An example of the recommended property radius is shown below (La Quinta Cove). Note radius is measured from the property boundaries. BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 3 City of La Quinta Ad-Hoc STVR Committee Recommendations on Density: Property Page 4 of 4 Figure 1 Illustrative example of La Quinta Cove with proposed 300 foot density recommendation BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 3 WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS STVR AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2020 From: To: Lori Lorett; Kathleen Fitzpatrick Subject:Re: Short Term Vacation Rental Date:Saturday, October 3, 2020 2:26:42 PM ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Dear Mary and other members of the Ad Hoc Committee for STVR’s Previously I had a conversation with Ad Hoc member Gavin Shutz regarding the many problems we have had with the property next door at PGA West. I do not have his email address so am asking that you will pass this on to him at your convenience. He was very helpful and seemed to understand our problems indicating he would keep an eye on this property.. Since being sold this Summer, the new owner has elected to rent this property non stop. He does not plan to live there and is enjoying continuous 2-3 day rentals. We have made many calls to the city very late at night as well as calls to our Command Center. We are awakened by loud talking in and around their pool sometimes at 3:30AM. Last night it was at 1:30AM. I have requested a record of our calls and was told by Christine Gamez at Code Compliance to fill our a request for public record which we did on August 24. We have still not received any reply. I am sure you know how frustrating it is to homeowners who live here full time and in the past have enjoyed a wonderful neighborhood and community. We did recently receive a call from Michael at the city Code Compliance saying there were no code violations at this address. This cannot possibly be true. We actually don’t know if anyone from the city has ever been out here. On our latest call (last night) we were put through to the 24 hour hotline. In speaking to the representative we noticed that she did not pronounce La Quinta properly so we asked from where she was calling…. Pennsylvania! She did say that the contact would be called and if no answer La Quinta would send someone within the hour. Isn’t there a security company closer than Pennsylvania??? If the contact is called, Command Center security called, and the City called, most likely the noise issue calms down by the time the last person arrives. This does not seem to make sense. Most of the problems that concern us personally occur after 10PM as is primarily a “Party house”. This means we will continue to call City of La Quinta and in turn, we are routed to a dispatcher in Pennsylvania. The frustration level continues to rise. Thanks for listening, and we remain hopeful that there will be a solution to this increasing problem. Regards, Sandy and Tom Baak STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENTS SANDY & TOM BAAK PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR From: To:Lori Lorett Subject:Written Comment STVR - Date:Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:07:04 PM ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Extend Moratorium 90+ = days. Give all residents time to review STVR committee recommendations. Use this additional time to research third party rental listings (eg AirBnB, Verbo) listed with La Quinta address Compare listings with list of STVR permit holders to identify non-compliant STVR Grace period for STVR to pay for permit within 60 days Tiered permit fees: Applicable for La Quinta residents only (who are listed on title, living in LQ minimum of 180 days): 1. La Quinta Resident owners only who reside on property, who are renting spare rooms/casita only 2.La Quinta Resident who wants to rent either their primary LQ home or a separate property/condo/home 3. La Quinta Resident who rents entire home/condo 4.Corporate/LLC/non La Quinta residents STVR ownership should be banned.. Grandfathered permits already issued should pay double upon renewal Licenses non-transferable but current permits issued grandfathered as long as no citation/good standing Realtors sb advised to insert STVR info as disclosure or addendum Third party STVR rental/property managers should flag that a registered STVR property for rent requires owner to have permit Transparency: Map of all homes, flag single family homes as being STVR or not Monthly post of fees collected for permits STVR by tier Number of permits issued by type STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT GREG SCHIERHOLZ PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR From: To:Linda Evans; Robert Radi; John Pena; Kathleen Fitzpatrick; Steve Sanchez; Lori Lorett; mcmillen@laquintaca.gov; mcmillen@laquintaca.gov; Lori Lorett Cc: Subject:LQ Short Term Rentals Date:Tuesday, October 6, 2020 12:15:03 PM ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** From: Charles Eckman La Quinta, CA Re: STVR’s Detrimental Impact Dear Mayor Evans & City Officials I write to you today as a full-time LQ resident, property owner and voter. I additionally write to you as the President of PGA WEST Fairways Homeowners Association (comprised of 969 property tax paying La Quinta homes). I would like to be counted as one of the many voters who implore you to continue aggressive actions to address the denigration of our community due to STVR’s. But - importantly - I additionally approach the topic with the understanding that the City believes PGA WEST and our HOA (which I am responsible for as President) owns much in the way of responsibility to address the STVR issues behind our gates / inside our walls. I am here to tell you that my HOA is overwhelmed with passionately unhappy residents and we (the HOA) do not possess the ability to respond - as you believe we have. Our last two virtual HOA meetings (held monthly) have had record levels of homeowners lining up to emotionally express how the peaceful life they sought and previously enjoyed here in La Quinta is no longer. These homeowners talk about how they have invested a life’s work to move here. They’ve built friendship circles here. They’ve supported this community and it’s businesses..... They’ve made La Quinta home. But over the last few years - home has dramatically changed. The life they sought is no longer. The noise, trespass, property damage and security issues brought into our community each and every weekend is too much to bare. Unfortunately our HOA governing document language (defined more than 20 Years ago) allows for “rentals” with no minimums because this afforded the opportunity for many to come and experience PGA WEST and La Quinta for a week or two. It made sense at the time. It fueled the early days of La Quinta’s growth. However, as we are all too familiar, the definition of “a rental” has evolved (and continues to evolve). The invention of: AirBnB, VRBO (amongst others) has forever changed the marketplace. No longer is a short rental “a week or two”. Now with the COVID lock-downs and associated travel and social restrictions - our corner of the world has become a high demand destination for groups seeking a reprieve from home confinement and place to party for 2-3 days in the sun. STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT CHARLES ECKMAN PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR Our new dynamic of short “party” weekends vs. a longer “vacation stays” has brought many detrimental environmental changes to our community - and it is my POV that this dynamic is unlikely to change anytime soon - unless the City acts! Why the City and not the HOA? Because our ability to impose change as an HOA is very limited. Changes to governing document language (CC&R’s) restricts an HOA from restricting current owners property rights to rent on a short-term basis (once that language is in-place). We need you (The City of La Quinta) to follow the lead of Cathedral City, Palm Desert and Indian Wells. Restrict STVR’s! Allow rentals but with 14 day minimums which are designed to support vacations not parties. Return us to what La Quinta was and should be again. The Gem of the Desert. A vacation destination. Not a weekend party zone. Listen to your residents and voters, not the investors and out-of-town owners that are making life so miserable for so many. Look past the $3.5M in TOT revenue to understand the declining health of our community, the looming departure of so many and the implications your avoidance of needed action to eliminate STVR’s is having. The HOA’s can’t restrict the root of the issue. We need you to lead as we elected you to do. Thank you. Chuck Eckman STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT CHARLES ECKMAN PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR From:Lori Lorett To:Lori Lorett Subject:FW: Executive Order 9 Date:Tuesday, November 3, 2020 3:23:26 PM From: Keith B Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2020 11:20 AM To: CustomerCenter <CustomerCenter@laquintaca.gov> Subject: Re: Executive Order 9 ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Hello, As a resident of La Quinta, I would appreciate the city to remove executive order 9. Thank you. Keith Benham STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT KEITH BENHAM PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR From: To:Lori Lorett Cc:Jon McMillen Subject:For Ad Hoc Committee Date:Wednesday, October 7, 2020 1:40:27 PM Attachments:image001.png image002.png image003.png ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Hi Lori, Can you send my email to the committee, please? I own over a dozen short term rentals in the Coachella Valley. I have discovered a formula in conducting business that has made it almost painless when managing rentals. I recommend the following changes: 1. No day time visitors a. This is problematic in its entirety. Its hard monitoring daytime visitors and ensuring they are out of the house at 10 pm. 2. Force installation of noise monitoring devices at all homes. Ensure they are configured to match the decibel levels within 9.100.210. No music past 9 pm. a. If a complaint comes in, force the owner/manager to produce evidence, the noise levels were appropriate during the complaint time. 3. Clarify that children playing in the pool is not a valid complaint. 4. Raise the minimum age of a renter to 25 or even 30. a. This is what I use when renting a home, and have had fewer issues with this age group and above. 5. Create a database where we can input problematic guests into here so they are banned from renting a short term rental. Other owners would have to vet there guests' names against the database. a. The big issue here is that even if we give a guest a bad review, they can delete that profile and create a new one or use someone else's. We need an independent database. 6. Maximum guests – There is a difference in managing guests when they're all adults vs. mixed with kids. a. Use the lower end of the chart if all adults. b. Use the upper end if the guest count includes children. I know other STVR owners won't agree with me, but I'm against maximizing rents and jeopardizing the sanity of full-time residents in the community. Thank you Anthony Amini Partner/VP Operations STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ANTHONY AMINI PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR From:Lori Lorett To:Lori Lorett Subject:FW: Comments for the STVR Program Ad-Hoc Committee Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2020 3:13:07 PM  On Oct 13, 2020, at 1:33 PM, Rick LaBrie  wrote:  ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Dear La Quinta City Council Members, Hello my name is Richard LaBrie,  I am a homeowner and STVR operator in La Quinta. I have been reading about the struggles between residents and STVR owners lately.  I have operated a STVR since 2017, I take full responsibility and have great respect for my neighbors, the neighborhood and the city. I wanted to offer a solution for your consideration. I believe this solution would be a win win for all concerned parties and generate income for the city at the same time.  I recommend the city adopt the following requirements to have a STVR permit in the City of La Quinta,  1.) STVR owners must have noise level (dB) monitors installed, a minimum one inside and one outside of the property.  These devices must be placed in gathering locations. i.e. the pool area and living room.  These devices must  have notifications turned on and report to the owner or the managing agent of the property when  noise levels exceed the recommended dB levels of The City of La Quinta Municipal Code Section 9.100.210 2,) STVR owners must have forward facing cameras / surveillance devices, (this means once a guest has crossed into the property they are no longer viewable) as to be able to monitor the number of guests entering the property. These devices must have notifications turned on and report to the owner or the managing agent of the property when movement occurs  (this will greatly reduce over capacity issues which lead to noise) 3.) STVR's must have on property parking for at least 3 vehicles (this will reduce on street parking issues) 4.) STVR owners must pull a permit (with a fee payable to the City) to trigger an inspection of the above devices/requirements by a City appointed inspector or chosen contractor. STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT RICHARD LABRIE PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR I have this very configuration at my property, I am the first to know if renters start to violate the rules and I'm the first to get them to be compliant Both types of devices are non-intrusive to the guest  I believe if a STVR owner is not willing to actively monitor their property then they simply should should not have an STVR. I advocate having STVR's in La Quinta for the following reasons: a.) STRV's generate income for the City of LA Quinta, especially during COVID19 b.) STRV's are mostly private homes with private common areas, guests who come to the property are with people they are generally in regular contact with and are isolated from the general public while on the property, with COVID19 it is not desirable for people to stay in Hotels with common shared facilities i.e. pools, lounge areas where many people from many different origins can mingle. c.) STVR's are affordable, it is discriminatory to low income households to not allow STVR's to exist. Example: A family of  8 members may need to rent a suite or several rooms  from a Hotel to accommodate their group, this may cause their trip to be unaffordable and thus deny their ability to visit the city and spend their money within the city supporting local businesses d.) STVR owners are good for the local economy, I spend a great deal of money on local vendors i.e. a pool man, a gardener, maid services and various local repair services.  I come to my property once or twice a month and spend much of my time buying supplies for the guests, buying plants to make the property more beautiful, buying repair items for small repairs It is my hope that you will consider some or all of my recommendations, and that an equitable resolution may be found to satisfy all. Thank you for your time. Best Regards, Richard LaBrie STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT RICHARD LABRIE PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR From:Lori Lorett To:Lori Lorett Subject:FW: COMMENTS: re STVR Issue Feedback - Carrie Babij Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2020 3:19:11 PM From: Carrie Babij  Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2020 8:09 AM To: Council <Council@laquintaca.gov> Subject: STVR Issue Feedback ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** To: La Quinta City Council From: Carrie Babij, President Desert Insurance Solutions I understand you’re looking for community input on the STVR issue, so I’m writing to express my disappointment with how the LQ City Council is “kicking the can down the road”. I’m hearing two negative consequences from my clients and fellow business owners: Unlucky Property Owners in HOA’s Neighbors in various HOA’s discuss STVR and either restrict it to ensure lifestyle or allow it to provide income opportunity for second homeowners. As a result of your moratorium the HOA’s that allow it are now populated with a mix of otherwise identical homes, some of which are grandfathered and licensed and others that are prohibited.  The prohibited owners no longer enjoy the benefits their neighbors have, even though they expected equitable treatment from their agreed upon HOA rules. They must live with nearby renters while their grandfathered owner neighbors are off collecting rent. They are finding it difficult to sell, because buyers don’t want to be on the wrong end of your arbitrary unlevel playing field where half the owners can do STVR and the other half can’t. As a result of your moratorium these unlucky owners are just stuck. Lost Opportunity for Business Support We also hear from many business clients in LQ. Fear of flying and crowded hotels has led to high demand for STVR within driving distance. At the same time local businesses desperately need customers. So rather than find a way to take advantage of this trend and help businesses when they desperately need it, you decide to establish and extend an STVR moratorium. It’s worse than a lost opportunity, it’s hurting small business.  Suggestions and Conclusion STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT CARRIE BABIJ PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR It would be one thing if the moratorium were related to Covid exposure and the need to reduce transmission. But my understanding is its extension is needed for more time to “study the issue”. That seems like a weak rationale for angering unfairly treated homeowners and hurting small business. If you need time to study the issue, why is it necessary to inflict pain with the moratorium?  I suggest you immediately lift your moratorium for HOA’s that allow STVR. I believe HOA’s are designed to manage these simple lifestyle issues, and don’t need the heavy arm of city bureaucracy creating problems where there weren’t any before. To manage violations, you should simply increase the cost of non-compliance…a lot. No more wrist slapping…how about $1,000 fines and three strikes and you’re really out. We don’t need another study, another panel or another moratorium extension. We need a sense of urgency and leadership. Please provide some. STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT CARRIE BABIJ PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR From: To:Lori Lorett Cc: Subject:Saturday October 17th 2020 Date:Sunday, October 18, 2020 4:37:27 AM ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Dear Lori, I wanted to reach out to you about my day today. I live beside a short-term rental at . Let me back-up a bit. I work full time as an Emergency Room Registered Nurse. I am also in school full time in a Nurse Practitioner program. This requires me to not only go to school full time with classes, but also clinical practice hours at 20 hours a week at a family practice office. In general - I am working/schooling the equivalent of 2.5 full time jobs. Time management, and sleep need to be my top priorities to make this work. It is now 4 am, and I have not slept tonight. Last night (Friday night) I got 2 hours of sleep. I have slept 2 hours in the last 2 days. I have an exam for school in approximately 5 hours. This is the part that really upsets me. I am studying so hard, for something so important to me. And now I am going into an exam with no sleep, because of strangers partying all weekend next door. How is this okay? Normally by this time I would have gotten into my car and rented a hotel room, but I am so tired, I cannot even find the energy to do this. However, I am also paying tuition out of my pocket for a private school education - spending $200 on a hotel because I live next door to a STR isn't something I can even afford right now. Nor is it right. I am really tired of being expected by the City of La Quinta to accommodate visitors staying in the STR beside me. I live here. This is my home. Why am I continually inconvenienced, to the point of it affecting my personal and professional life, by a for-profit home next to me? Yesterday I spent the day studying, preparing for this exam. But it wasn't a great day of studying because I had music on in my own home to drown out the gathering at the house next door to me - partying that began at 11am and continued until 1am. I spent 14 hours listening to a party. At 10:30pm, I had had enough - I called the hotline. They assured me someone would be out within 45 minutes. At midnight I called back, as the gathering continued. The action of having to get up, look for a number, be put on hold for 5 minutes, then talk to someone - makes one more alert. So even though I could hear the party while in bed, I was resting quietly - the act of having to get up rouses one more. This is why I normally do not call the hotline, because I know that action - will further potentiate alertness. And then to top it off, I had to call twice. I should not have bothered calling - but I also know that the city needs to know there is a problem, and my lack of action would mean there is no problem. Yet again - STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT MEAGAN BEAVERS PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR I am having to make accomodations for this STR. There is absolutely no benefit for me in having this revolving party house next door, yet I am the one having to be flexible, make accommodations. Meanwhile, the owners of this STR are at home in Orange County, likely sleeping. If I was working in the ER today - I would have had to call off sick. It would have been too dangerous for me to care for patients. Moreover, it would have been money out of my pocket as I lose a shift to accommodate this STR. Instead, I am going to write a very stressful exam that is a reflection of my ability to work as a family practice provider - my future - and if you have ever tried to do anything on little sleep - I suspect my results will not be what I expect for myself. None of this is right. Meagan Beavers STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT MEAGAN BEAVERS PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR From: To:Lori Lorett Subject:Request to City Council members or STR Adhoc committee Date:Sunday, October 18, 2020 9:44:25 PM ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Hi Lori, I respectfully submit this request to the STVR Adhoc Committee and La Quinta city council members to allow New Applications for STVR's in La Quinta for hosts that have shared space in their home or a casita on their property in residential areas and be exempt from the present moratorium. Shared space in a home or a casita on a property with a live-in host, needs to be defined and differentiated from a stand alone STVR residential dwelling with no host living on the premises. The moratorium (Executive Order No. 10) on processing any new applications was put in place due to an increase of complaints and violations of STVR's in residential areas of our community. I can only guess these complaints were not generated from shared space or casitas STVR's. When a host shares a space within their home or on their property, a host is physically on site and is better able to monitor guest behavior and not impact the neighborhood. My request is personal; I operated an STVR in my "casita" for three years with a city permit. Due to Covid 19 my adult son moved back in May' 20 and is presently living in the casita, therefore I did not renew the license. My bad! Home stays are a unique experience; depending on guest needs, a host becomes a personal concierge and a "self appointed" community ambassador. During my three years as a host, 4 of my guests purchased homes in LQ. The retired snowbirds and Europeans welcomed the experience of having an on-site host to interact with and share the local lifestyle and American traditions. Festival goers enjoyed returning to a quiet space after long evenings of festivities. Sharing my home and my community is truly enjoyable for me and other future hosts, therefore I sincerely request that members of La Quinta City Council consider amending Executive Order No. 10 and exempt shared space and casita rentals from the present moratorium. Thank you, Nelda Esmeralda STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT NELDA ESMERALDA PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR From: To:Lori Lorett Subject:Re: Illegal ads Date:Monday, October 19, 2020 1:24:16 PM ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** A neighbor has passed on to Code Enforcement fifty La Quinta properties advertising for over-occupancy so far. Thirty is the current count of unlicensed properties being advertised as STVRs in La Quinta that he has found out to date. I thought the City pays someone to do this. Why have their been no changes and these ads continue to exist? The latest one actually tells the renters to have a pool party and invite more people over because there’s plenty of parking. They are already advertising for over occupancy. It is on Riviera. They also describe the neighbors and when they are usually there and that one is a “senior”. This could lead to serious problems and security issues. Put yourself or your parents in this situation. Are there any limits placed on invasion of privacy? I hope some action is being taken to stop this behavior. We need you to continue to restrict homes being turned into hotels and party houses. We bought in a single family community-R1 zoning. Please include our HOA communities when this issue is discussed and change rentals to >30 days. Limit the number of guests to be 2/bedroom- day and night. No one is controlling the number of people coming into these 2-3 night rentals. We need action ASAP. Thank you Sent from my iPhone STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT BARB MONTAVON PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR From:Lori Lorett To:Lori Lorett Subject:FW: Please forward to city council and Ad Hoc committee Date:Tuesday, October 27, 2020 3:33:56 PM From: Edie hylton  Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 9:45 AM To: Tommi Sanchez <Tsanchez@laquintaca.gov> Subject: Fwd: Please forward to city council and Ad Hoc committee ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** October 19, 2020 Dear Mayor Evans, Councilwoman Fitzpatrick, Councilman Pena, Councilman Radi, Councilman Sanchez: I have written to council and the Ad Hoc STVR previously expressing my concern about STVRs and the harm they bring to our neighborhoods. My wife and I have lived in La Quinta 46 years and in our current home since 1978. I'm saddened to say that our neighbors are disappearing at an alarming rate. They are replaced by strangers staying at mini-hotel businesses across and down the street. I believe there are now 5 STVRs operating on our block and a 6th starting construction. You can't have a neighborhood without neighbors! Reaction from the owners and managers of these businesses seems to be, "So What?" There's money to be made, so let's make it. Residents be damned! Then like locusts they'll move on. These are not just the mom and pop owner examples the managers and corporations frequently trot out as examples of those cruelly stripped of their property rights. These are often well financed corporations preying on communities that seem to have made it easy for them to do so. Comments from the Ad Hoc Committee and council persons' frequently say, "We just need to find a way to make STVRs work without inconveniencing or disturbing neighbors." No amount of regulation is going to maintain neighborhoods and quality of life that come with them. Palm Desert, Cathedral City, and Rancho Mirage have come up with the solution...protect resident quality of life...by eliminating non-hosted STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT EDIE HYLTON ON BEHALF OF JEFFREY SMITH PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR STVRs in R-1 and R-2 zoned areas. They're allowing hosted STVRs and HOAs to continue should they wish. What is so frustrating about La Quinta is the failure to plainly state, "Residents are our priority!" It's clearly not the priority of absentee owners and managers on the Ad Hoc Committee. City council is the protector of non-gate guarded neighborhoods. Where are your priorities? The moratorium extension is a positive step. However, please at least recognize that regulation is highly problematic, and may not work. At least recognize, as three other city councils have in the valley, residents are more important than profit. If you discern a note of despair in this letter you're right! For the first time ever we've considered leaving La Quinta! It's heartbreaking. We love it here. And guess what, if we sell and leave, our home will become another STVR. Please remember the residents! Sincerely, Jeffrey Smith CC: John McMillen - City Manager Lori Lorett - Ad Hoc STVR Committee STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT EDIE HYLTON ON BEHALF OF JEFFREY SMITH PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR Arlene Gotshalk La Quinta, CA City Council Members, Many people have justifiably presented the damaging effects STVRs. They have shared heartbreaking, toxic personal experiences about being a neighbor to a VR. They have suffered ongoing amplified noise, fireworks, trash, traffic, personal insults, threats, and harassment, while response time to complaints is extremely slow or non-existent. What I have not heard being discussed is that STVRs, being mini hotels, are not held the same standard as hotels. They are a liability waiting to happen: •They do not have mandated ADA accessibility •They are not required to follow the same health regulations as hotels. Additionally, STVRs do not take into consideration the safety and wellness of the residents in the neighborhood. •I was living ½ a block away from the party and shooting on Cortez near Chillon last year. Violence could have spilled out of the rental into the neighborhood. If the party had been stopped, a death could have been prevented. •There are no background checks on customers coming to these mini hotels •Sex offenders are not required to report to local law enforcement so that the intent of Meagan’s Law is not enforced •When residents do not know who is staying next door to them, they have to be constantly vigilant in order to protect their families from violence or. •Residents should not have to be first responders to these problems. Whole house STVRS also violate the spirit of Home Occupations Ordinances and are not held to regulations that were created to ensure businesses in the Cove are compatible with the neighborhood. Vacation Rentals, a business •Are not owner occupied •Are not incidental or an accessory •Have customers coming all day and night The lead premise of the Ad Hoc STVR Committee states: It is seeking a balance between residential quality of life and property owners that host STVRs. With the rapidly expanding numbers STVRs, this statement is a wish, based on a FALSE PREMISE, and is impossible to achieve. STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ARLENE GOTSHALK PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR STVR's owners are not hosting guests - rather they are running a mini hotel business in a Residential District. They are not are not part of the Neighborhood. They undermine and erode the quality of life for residents. With the exploding number is VRs in the Cove, 2528% increase of STVR licenses since January 2019, there can be no balance between residential quality of life and STVRs. Districts that do not have HOAs are dependent on City Council to protect them. The City Council has a legal and moral responsibility to take care of these districts. We implore you to be an informed and responsible decision-maker and defend us, the residents. I ask City Council to protect the LQ residents in the Cove. Please ban whole house STVRs in the La Quinta Cove District. Thank you, Arlene Gotshalk STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT ARLENE GOTSHALK PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR From: To:Lori Lorett Subject:STR forum Date:Thursday, November 5, 2020 10:59:47 AM ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** I think the city should: 1. Post the list of owners and unit address of registered STRs on their website 2.Get adjacent residents to sign off on applications (so they know their neighbor) 3. Impose noise curfew on all STRs that owner must inform each renter and a fine schedule of one day rental fee. Jim Lewis, President Watercolors at La Quinta HOA STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT JAMES LEWIS PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR From: To:Lori Lorett Subject:Ad hoc committee written comments regarding data and other items Date:Thursday, November 5, 2020 11:21:53 AM ** EXTERNAL: This message originated outside of the City of La Quinta. Please use proper judgement and caution when opening attachments, clicking links or responding to requests for information. ** Hello Ad hoc committee members, I am interested in working with the city and public to set up “best practices” for short term rental owners. There is currently a significant issue when it comes to relevant data that is specific and useful for the city, and public. I attended the full 8 hour 4 minute city council meeting last week and plenty of that time was dedicated to members of the public speaking about their frustrations when it comes to data.. data… data….. I have heard too many complaints about it with little or no action of changing or updating the data and the complaints are coming from everywhere. Don’t worry, I have some talented people who have volunteered their time and energy to collaborate with the city to come up with a solution to all the data complaints. We have provided the city with an example of data that works elsewhere and will be encouraging the city to put this useful information into practice. Don’t worry, it will take a little time like a month or two but I and my associates will be working with the city to provide relevant and useful information to the city and public. You’re welcome, in advance.. Once data issues are resolved we will anticipate on collaborating on other nagging issues. There are many very responsible short term rental owners who get absolutely no acknowledgement for being reasonable and responsible short term rental owners….. The ad hoc committee members should keep in mind that the majority of the short term rental owners are reasonable and responsible and hold their guests responsible for being “respectful and courteous” with respect to sound coming from backyards. I am aware that there are some anti-short term rental residents who just want a ban….ban…. ban…. For those, who haven’t taken the time to listen to my comments at the city council meeting two weeks ago, believe it or not…. There are many “legal businesses” that can operate in R-1 neighborhoods that could be much more of an issue than reasonable and responsible short term owners. Believe it or not, in the public R-1 neighborhoods, the following businesses may be legally able to be run and operated (this may not pertain to HOA’s): 1. Long term rentals: This is still a “business” but could be much worse than many short term rental owners. Imagine an owner renting their home to a long term renter who has a bunch of dogs or lots of residents who never leave the property. The STR owners would remove their noise aware equipment and backyard security cameras and cancel their contract with Burrtec. STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT DAVID DINNEL PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR Implications could be constant sound coming from backyards, multiple cars parking on the public street daily, trash day issues, no communication with the owners, and essentially no way to get rid of a renter that a neighbor doesn’t like. 2. Section 8 housing: which would be a long term rental but an idea that neighbors may not like. 3. Drug rehab facility in a residential R-1 neighborhood. 4. Nursing home facility in a residential R-1 neighborhood. 5. Childcare facility in a residential neighborhood with possibly up to 14 children being able to run, laugh, and play in pools. 6. Eventually SB 1120 will pay the legislature and become law (it passed one of the state houses with a 44-18 vote but the legislative session ended before the other house had a chance to pass the bill. Frustrated owners can utilize and profit by making lots of money and destroying the fabric of the R-1 neighborhoods. Please feel free to research SB 1120 yourself. 7. Assembly bill 626 which passed and the city council has discussed. I am aware that at least one member of the ad hoc committee is aware of what I am referring to. My point to those who want a ban at all costs and have not thought about what comes next…. Think about the potential negative implications…. The ban at all costs crowd, won’t want to be responsible for even worse options right? Let’s try to work together and collaborate to address the small amount of properties that may be an issue and nuisance and address some of the long term residents who also may be an issue due to believing they have a right to “zero” sound coming from a property. Finally, your proposed fines are way too punitive and out of line. Sincerely, David Dinnel STVR PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING - NOVEMBER 5, 2020 - PUBLIC COMMENTS BY RESIDENT DAVID DINNEL PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA - RELATED TO STVR POWER POINT STVR AD-HOC COMMITTEE MEETING NOVEMBER 5, 2020 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 1 SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROGRAM AD-HOC COMMITTEE November 5, 2020 1 2 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 2 REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: CODE ENFORCEMENT UPDATE STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1 DISCUSS MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT AND UPDATE 3 4 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 3 MARKETING SUB-COMMITTEE’S TOP 5: •Host Checklist •Good Neighbor/Good Guest Brochure •Host Training & Best Practices •Violation Notice/Supplement •Welcome Guest Video BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1 APPROVE PERMITTING SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO MODIFY SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PERMIT PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS 5 6 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 4 7 8 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 5 9 10 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 6 BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 2 APPROVE DENSITY SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO MODIFY SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL OCCUPANCY LIMITS 11 12 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 7 13 14 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 8 CURRENT OCCUPANCY LIMITS IN CITY ORDINANCE 15 16 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 9 RECOMMENDATION TO MODIFY OCCUPANCY LIMITS BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 3 APPROVE DENSITY SUB-COMMITTEE REPORT WITH RECOMMENDATIONS TO INCLUDE SHORT-TERM VACATION RENTAL PROPERTY DENSITY LIMITS 17 18 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 10 19 20 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 11 21 22 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 12 23 24 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 13 25 26 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 14 27 28 STVR Ad-Hoc Committee Meeting November 5, 2020 15 THANK YOU FOR COMING! 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