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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
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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
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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
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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
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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