CE-20-0347 - 51715 Montezuma4/8/2021 Print Code Enforcement Case
Code Enforcement Case: CE-20-0347
Entered on: 02/24/2020 00:00
Printed on: 04/08/2021
loptc: Vacation Rental -Violations Status: Closed
Due Date: 06/24/20 Assigned To: Gerald Duchene
Initiated by: City Staff Area #: 6 SOUTH MOTHER
Permit #: Business name: License #:
Location
Occupant Name: Lic: DOB:
Address: 51715 AVENIDA MONTEZUMA , 92253
Phone: Cell #:
APN : 773-112-010
Owner Information
Owner Name: GREG DAHLQUIST / CECILE DAHLQUIST
Address: P O BOX 5639
BLUE JAY, CA 92317
Phone: Cell #:
Actions
Action By Date TimeHours Note/Observation
Complaint Christina 02/24/2020 0.00 Per STVRP Missv she states that this orooertv is reoortina TOT and the b/I nermit is
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expired since 06-03-2019
STVRP-Complaint Hart 03/02/2020
0.25 Called property owner Cecile Dahlquist @ 909-289-2965 to discuss the expired
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STVRP permit The respondent stated that she moved and her legal address had
changed. She asked to talk to Business Licence to adress the expired permit. I
transferred Cecile Dahlquist to the Business License Department.
Inspection Gerald 03/02/2020
0.25 A search in Trakit reveals an expired STVR permit. (06/30/2019) 1 then conducted a
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search in Munirevs and found the STVR to be active. I called Michelle who believed
the permit to be expired however she would check with Missy to confirm. I later
received a voice message from Missy Mendoza who stated the STVR @ 51715
Avenida Montezuma is expired as of 06-30-2019 and continues to report TOT for the
months of Nov, Dec,2019 and Jan 2020,
Inspection Gerald 03/11/2020
0.25 Made numerous attempts to reach the property owner. This property remains in
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pending status as of 03-02-2020 however, according to Missy the property has not
submitted an application and is expired. I will make one final attempt to reach the
propedy owner before issuing a citation.
Inspection Gerald 03/13/2020
0.25 Conducted a search in Trakit and found no applications have been submitted.
Duchene
conducted searches in Trakit and in MuniRevs. A citation will be issued for operating
an STVR without obtaining an permit.
Inspection Gerald 04/22/2020
0.25 Upon arrival of 51715 Avenida MONTEZUMA, I observed no vehicles parked on the
Duchene
driveway. I conducted a search in Munirevs and found no active STVR permits. I sent
an email to Michelle Lopez to confirm the info in Munirevs is accurate. This case will
remain open until further notice.
Email Gerald 04/23/2020
025 1 received an email from.. Michelle Lopez who stated permit remains on hold do to
Duchene
missing TOT forms for 2019. Lopez stated she has emailed the property owner
multiple time. This case will remain open until further notice. see attachment
Inspection Gerald 04/30/2020
0.25 1 contacted property owner Greg Dahlquist and inform him of the missing TOT
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payments for May, June, July, August, and Sept. He stated his wife was in each month
to pay that I asked that he contact the HUB for clarification. This case will be
rechecked for 14 days
Inspection Gerald 05/26/2020
0.25 1 attempted to reach property owner Greg Dahlquist, however it went straight to voice
Duchene
mail. I did not leave a message at the time beucase the voice message states he will
not be available until May 30th and to call back at that time. This case will be
rechecked for then.
Inspection Gerald 06/03/2020
0.25 Upon arrival of 51715 Avenida Montezuma, I contacted property owner Cecile
Duchene
Dahlquist 909-289-2965 and informed her that she needed to submit TOT forms in
order to process her STVR permit. I advised she would need to log in to Munirevs and
activate her account. I explained she could submit documents through the portal and if
she had any question to contact the HUB. This case will be rechecked for 14 days
Inspection Gerald 06/24/2020
0.25 1 confirmed with Michelle Lopez, The owners submitted all required documents and
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Duchene will be changed to an active status This case will be closed as resolved.
Violations
# Violation Type Due Date Status Closed Date
3.25 050 LQMC (A & B) SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT -REQUIRED Open
Corrections Required:Owners of properties rented out as short-term vacation rentals are required to obtain an annual Short -Term
Vacation Rental Permit The purpose of the permit is to ensure the collection and payment of transient occupancy taxes as provided in
the La Quinta Municipal Code Chapter 3.24. Immediately cease all short-term vacation rental(stvr) activity until you have obtained and
1 paid the required annual fee for the permit and have obtained the proper City of La Quinta Business License You may request an opt
out form and return it stating, Under Penalty of Perjury, that you are opting out of continued use of the referenced property as a Short -
Term Vacation Rental. This form must state you no longer intend to utilize and advertise (website will need to state a minimum 31 day
stay or be completely removed) the property as a Short -Term Vacation Rental. Operating a STVR without a valid short-term vacation
rental permit: ❑ First violation: $1,000.00; ❑ Second violation: $1,500.00; ❑ Third violation: $2,000.00.
3.28.030 LQMC - BUSINESS LICENSE REQUIRED Open
2 Corrections Required:A business license application must be completed and an annual business license fee must be paid by all
business(s) or person(s) conducting business within the City or a sworn statement must be received stating that you are not, have not
and will not engage in business in the city.
Inspection Notes
Date: Time:
Findings:
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From:
Michelle Lopez
Sent:
Thursday, April 23, 2020 8:40 AM
To:
Gerald Duchene
Subject:
RE: 51715 Avenida Montezuma
Hi Gerald,
Hope all is well. The only thing holding this permit up is they are missing 2019 TOT forms. I
have emailed them several times to complete.
Michelle Lopez I Permit Technician
Design & Development
City of La Quinta
78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, CA 92253 Ph. 760.777.7062 www.laquintaca.gov
www.playinlaquinta.com [laquinta.munirevs.com]laquinta.munirevs.com
Due to State Orders regarding COVID-19, City Hall is closed to the public. Please use online
services at laquinta.munirevs.com. City staff is available at (760) 777-7060 or via email at
vacationlq@laquintaca.gov to answer any questions.
*** STVR's in violation - $5,000 fine and suspension of license for one year ***
-----Original Message -----
From: Gerald Duchene <gduchene@laquintaca.gov>
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020 1:59 PM
To: Michelle Lopez <mlopez@laquintaca.gov>
Subject: 51715 Avenida Montezuma
Hi Michelle,
When you have a sec, Can I please get a status update regarding this STVR.
Thank You Gerald.
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