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File #: 21-692 MEETING DATE: 9/21/2021
REQUEST FOR CITY COUNCIL ACTION
SUBMITTED TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBMITTED BY: Oliver Chi, City Manager
PREPARED BY: Ursula Luna-Reynosa, Director of Community Development
Subject:
City Council to Consider Directing Staff to Draft an Amendment to the Short Term Rental
Ordinance and an Extension of the De-Listing Deadline
Statement of Issue:
Shortly after adopting a Short Term Rental Ordinance, the City Council directed staff to hold off on
causing the various rental platforms to de-list non-permitted short term rentals until October 1, 2021.
The City Council created an Ad Hoc Short Term Rental Committee to meet with stakeholder groups
and discuss concerns with the ordinance. This item is to share the Ad Hoc Committee's
recommendations with the entire City Council and for the City Council to direct staff on how to
proceed.
Financial Impact:
There are no direct fiscal impacts associated with this action.
Recommended Action:
A) Direct staff to enforce the ordinance as adopted and cause the various platforms to de-list
unpermitted short term rentals by October 1, 2021; or
B) Direct staff to bring forward an amended ordinance that creates a zone structure within the
Coastal Overlay District that will limit the number of short term rentals that can be operated within
each zone, and hold off on causing the various rental platforms to de-list until the City Council
considers an amended ordinance.
Alternative Action(s):
Do not direct staff to move forward with either Recommended Action A or B and provide alternative
direction.
Analysis:
After many years of discussion, the City Council conducted two study sessions, on September 3,
2019 and September 21, 2020 and ultimately directed staff to draft a highly restrictive short term
rental ordinance that allows only for hosted short term rentals (with an exception for property owners
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within Sunset Beach that were provided a 6 month timeframe to request permits for non-hosted short
term rentals). The ordinance was adopted on January 19, 2021 and became effective on February
19, 2021. The City Council expressed interest in a careful rollout and requested that staff return to
the City Council in one year to provide an overview of enforcement efforts, particularly related to the
un-hosted short term rentals in Sunset Beach. Depending on the data, the City Council expressed
possible interest in opening the ordinance to un-hosted short term rentals.
Shortly after the adoption of the ordinance, when the hosting platforms were about to de-list the
unpermitted short term rentals, property owners that were about to be de-listed contacted City
Council with concerns. The City Council directed staff to hold off on causing the platforms to de-list
until October 1, 2021 and created an Ad Hoc Committee consisting of Mayor Carr, and Councilmen
Kalmick and Peterson. The purpose of the Ad Hoc Committee was to solicit input from stakeholders
and discuss whether changes were needed to the ordinance.
The Ad Hoc Committee held a meeting on June 22, 2021 and allowed certain community members to
attend and share their input on the ordinance. Many of the concerns raised about the ordinance had
already been addressed by staff. It was clear that the major concern from some of the participants
had to do with the ordinance's restrictions on un-hosted short term rentals and their desire to expand
un-hosted short term rentals beyond Sunset Beach.
The Ad Hoc Committee held a couple of additional meetings with staff to discuss the input received
and follow up with Newport Beach city officials. Based on these additional discussions, a majority of
the Ad Hoc Committee would like to explore the idea of creating three zones within the Coastal
Overlay District where un-hosted short term rentals would be allowed. Each zone would have a cap.
Please see the attached map (Attachment 1) that shows potential zones based on discussion at the
last Ad Hoc meeting. This map also shows the number of active short term rental advertisements as
of July 19, 2021 . This map is meant to provide a snapshot of activity and prospective zones for
illustration purposes only.
Prior to putting significant time and effort into thinking about this issue of zones, staff is seeking
direction from the entire City Council. Does the City Council desire to direct staff to create a program
of zones within the Coastal Overlay district to allow un-hosted short term rentals? If so, staff
recommends that the Council direct staff to embark on this effort and continue to the postponement
of de-listing non-permitted short term rentals until staff brings back and amended ordinance for
consideration. Alternatively, the City Council can stick with the original plan and enforcement the
short term rental ordinance as adopted and commence with the de-listing effective October 1 , 2021.
Environmental Status:
The requested actions represent administrative activities of the City Council that would not result in
direct or indirect physical changes in the environment. As such, the requested actions are not a
project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5).
Strategic Plan Goal:
Non Applicable - Administrative Item
Attachment(s):
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City Councill ACTION AGENDA September 21, 2021
Public Financing Authority
Supplemental Communications (2)
Public Speakers - None
Approved 7-0 as amended by SC (Final Draft CAPER Report)
ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
18. 21-677 Adopted Resolution No. 2021-55 supporting efforts to host surfing,
skateboarding, BMX events for the LA 2028 Olympics
Recommended Action:
Adopt Resolution No 2021-55, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach
Supporting the City s Efforts in Securing Future Sporting Events for the LA 2028 Olympics."
Approved 7-0 as amended by SC(Revised Resolution No. 2021-55)
19. 21-692 Directed staff to extend de-listing through end of year and return with a
limited ordinance amendment to allow un-hosted permits specific to
Sunset Beach one year from adoption of Short Term Rental fee resolution
(March 1. 2022)
Recommended Action:
A) Direct staff ila enfeFGe the oFd naRGe a6 adopled and cause the varwus platforms tole list
B)
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Approved 7-0: Direct staff to extend the de-listing deadline to December 31. 2021; as of
January 1. 2022 forward, only STRs with valid permits may be listed— City to ensure
property owner education; return with a limited ordinance amendment to allow un-
hosted permits specific to Sunset Beach one year from adoption of STR fee resolution
(March 1, 2022); and. consider Coastal Zone expansion at a later date.
COUNCILMEMBER ITEMS
20. 21-700 Item Submitted by Councilmember Posey Approved - Establish a
"Design-Build-Finance-Operate-Maintain" (DBFOM) Subcommittee
Recommended Action:
I recommend that the City Council authorize the establishment of a 3-member DBFOM City
Council Ad-Hoc Subcommittee
Approved 6-1 (Peterson-No) as amended to engage the Finance Commission to provide a
financial analysis (date to be determined); and, overview DBFOM Subcommittee/Finance
Commission recommendations at future City Council Study Sessions
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From: Frakes, Sandie
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 7:S7 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Cc Fikes, Cathy
Subject: FW: Short term rental consideration
From: Julie Holson <julielholson@gmail.com> SUPPLEMENTAL
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2021 12:18 PM
COMMUNICATION
To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org> IAeelkq a7�aoa�
Subject:Short term rental consideration
Dear Mayor Carr and City Council Members.
We are the Holson's, and this is why we host Short term rentals in downtown HB.
My Family moved to Huntington Beach in December 1976. my freshman year My Sister and I attended HBHS
and I got my first job at The End Cafe, at the age of 15 1 was fortunate to work for the Gustafsons. off and on.
throughout college. and formed the P I E R group (Persons Interested in Expediting Reconstruction) after we
lost the End Cafe (and the Pier) in 1988 1 served on the Pier Funding Committee and the Special Events
Committee with Paul Cook. Howard Shankman and the honorable Harriet Weider I worked as the HBTV Pier
Watch Reporter for 3 years and have my name on the Pier Commemorative wall (ne, Julie Anello) I served on
the 4th of July Board for one term as well My husband Jeff and I were very fortunate to buy the home next
door to my mother in 1995 - 220 7th street where our youngest daughter was born
My Mother is Natalie Kotsch and was the biggest cheerleader for HB She is the founder of the Huntington
Beach International Surfing Museum She owned and operated Pier Realty on Main Street from 1985-2005
She was President of the Downtown Merchants Association, and a major force in the Re-development of the
downtown core She is on the Honor Roll for the Surfing Walk of Fame, Citizen Grand Marshall for the 4th of
July Parade and holds the 'Key to the City"
Mother owned 218 7th street and converted it to a short term rental in 2005 housing many surfing teams from
around the globe When she went into hospice care, she returned to the home until she passed away
peacefully on February 20, 2014
In 2007 our careers took us out of state to Oregon, where we currently reside In 2009 we converted our home
to Short term Rental (following dismal success with long term tenants not maintaining our home) This allowed
us the ability to have routine care, upkeep and maintenance to our home. as well as the opportunity to return to
HB whenever we wanted" These are our neighbors and our homes. we maintain a very high standard of care
and communication
This is our home and our legacy We are fortunate to own side by side properties in HB and this is our
retirement income and plan to return home often It is our greatest wish to comply with City Regulations and
contribute to the Tax revenue base We ask for consideration for the same "Grandfather Clause' as owners in
Sunset Beach enjoy
We will be home in early December and would love to meet with you to answer any questions and discuss
possible solutions and considerations
We look forward to hearing from you.
Warmly,
Julie and Jeff Holson
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Moore, Tania
From: Julie Holson <julielholson@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2021 12:23 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Short Term Rental Consideration
Honorable Mayor Carr and Council Members.
We are the Holson's, and this is why we host Short term rentals in downtown HB
My Family moved to Huntington Beach in December 1976, my freshman year My Sister and I attended HBHS
and I got my first lob at The End Cafe, at the age of 15 1 was fortunate to work for the Gustafsons, off and on,
throughout college, and formed the P I E R group (Persons Interested in Expediting Reconstruction) after we
lost the End Cafe (and the Pier) in 1988 1 served on the Pier Funding Committee and the Special Events
Committee with Paul Cook, Howard Shankman and the honorable Harriet Weider I worked as the HBTV Pier
Watch Reporter for 3 years and have my name on the Pier Commemorative wall (ne, Julie Anello) I served on
the 4th of July Board for one term as well My husband Jeff and I were very fortunate to buy the home next
door to my mother in 1995 - 220 7th street, where our youngest daughter was born.
My Mother is Natalie Kotsch. and was the biggest cheerleader for HB She is the founder of the Huntington
Beach International Surfing Museum She owned and operated Pier Realty on Main Street from 1985-2005
She was President of the Downtown Merchants Association, and a major force in the Re-development of the
downtown core She is on the Honor Roll for the Surfing Walk of Fame, Citizen Grand Marshall for the 4th of
July Parade and holds the Key to the City"
Mother owned 218 7th street and converted it to a short term rental in 2005. housing many surfing teams from
around the globe When she went into hospice care, she returned to the home until she passed away
peacefully on February 20 2014.
In 2007 our careers took us out of state to Oregon, where we currently reside In 2009 we converted our home
to Short term Rental (following dismal success with long term tenants not maintaining our home) This allowed
us the ability to have routine care, upkeep and maintenance to our home, as well as the opportunity to return to
HB whenever we wanted" These are our neighbors and our homes, we maintain a very high standard of care
and communication
This is our home and our legacy We are fortunate to own side by side properties in HB and this is our
retirement income and plan to return home often. It is our greatest wish to comply with City Regulations and
contribute to the Tax revenue base We ask for consideration for the same "Grandfather Clause" as owners in
Sunset Beach enjoy
We will be home in early December and would love to meet with you to answer any questions and discuss
possible solutions and considerations
We look forward to hearing from you
Warmly. SUPPLEMENTAL
Julie and Jeff Holson COMMUNICATION
(503)866-6138
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Moore, Tania
From: Keith.Bohr <keith.bohr@gmaiI.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2021 9:44 PM
To: Kathryn Levassiur
Cc: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Re Support for Agenda a19
Looks great Kathryn!
Thank you,
Keith Bohr, Broker
TEAM Real Estate
221 Main Street, Suite "S"
Huntington Beach, CA. 92648
CA DRE License #0121667
714-315-2143 cell
On Sep 19, 2021, at 5:23 PM, Kathryn Levassiur<levassiurkagmail.com> wrote:
Dear Mayor Carr and HB City Councilmembers,
The members of Huntington Beach Short-Term Rental Alliance are in support of item #19 on the
9/21/21 HB City Council agenda and we urge council to vote in favor of HB City Manager
Oliver Chi's recommendation of adopting option B to delay the takedown of listings by
platforms on Oct 1, to extend the deadline to obtain STR permits and to have staff return with an
amended ordinance #4224 to allow STRs in zones of Huntington Beach.This strategy would
accomplish the 1976 mandate by the California Coastal Commission of providing affordable
overnight accommodations along the coastline and help get the city's Local Coastal Program
approved by the CCC.
HBSTRA, which was founded in 2017 supports taxed and regulated STRs in Huntington Beach
and Sunset Beach. Former HB Police Chief, Rob Handy said publicly at a hearing that STRs are
not a problem in Huntington Beach. We advocate that council should consider how STRs are
managed over where STRs are located in the city.Tourism revenue will be injected deeper
throughout the city, benefiting more local businesses all areas of the city are allowed to apply
and qualify for STR permits.
Taxed and regulated STRs will help accommodate the influx of visitors to HB for marquee
events like the US Open of Surfing and Pacific Air Show, that will keep visitors within the city
limits, rather than staying and spending in neighboring cities, thus supporting our local shops and
restaurants. STRs support local business, generate sales tax and lodging tax revenue - and
provide revenue to property owners in the city. The vast majority of this revenue stays right here
in the city, to benefit all residents of Huntington Beach and Sunset Beach.
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From: Keith.Bohr <keith.bohr@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, September 19, 2021 9:44 PM
To: Kathryn Levassiur
Cc: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Re: Support for Agenda #19
Looks great Kathryn!
Thank you,
Keith Bohr, Broker
TEAM Real Estate SUPPLEMENTAL
221 Main Street, Suite "S" COMMUNICATION
Huntington Beach, CA. 92648
CA DRE License#0121667 kfeo*V DoW
714-315-2143 cell
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On Sep 19, 2021,at 5:23 PM, Kathryn Levassiur Qevassiurk@gmail.com> wrote:
Dear Mayor Carr and HB City Councilmembers,
The members of Huntington Beach Short-Term Rental Alliance are in support of item #19 on the
9/21/21 HB City Council agenda and we urge council to vote in favor of HB City Manager
Oliver Chi's recommendation of adopting option B to delay the takedown of listings by
platforms on Oct 1, to extend the deadline to obtain STR permits and to have staff return with an
amended ordinance #4224 to allow STRs in zones of Huntington Beach.This strategy would
accomplish the 1976 mandate by the California Coastal Commission of providing affordable
overnight accommodations along the coastline and help get the city's Local Coastal Program
approved by the CCC.
HBSTRA, which was founded in 2017 supports taxed and regulated STRs in Huntington Beach
and Sunset Beach. Former HB Police Chief, Rob Handy said publicly at a hearing that STRs are
not a problem in Huntington Beach. We advocate that council should consider how STRs are
managed over where STRs are located in the city.Tourism revenue will be injected deeper
throughout the city, benefitting more local businesses all areas of the city are allowed to apply
and qualify for STR permits.
Taxed and regulated STRs will help accommodate the influx of visitors to HB for marquee
events like the US Open of Surfing and Pacific Air Show, that will keep visitors within the city
limits, rather than staying and spending in neighboring cities, thus supporting our local shops and
restaurants. STRs support local business, generate sales tax and lodging tax revenue - and
provide revenue to property owners in the city. The vast majority of this revenue stays right here
in the city, to benefit all residents of Huntington Beach and Sunset Beach.
https:lh~.hbstra.oral
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Moore, Tania
From: Candace Brunner <CBrunner@trinityprocesssolutions.com>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 12:34 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org, CITY COUNCIL
Cc: Jack Brunner, Candace Brunner
Subject: STIR Ordinance Council Meeting
Mayor Carr and Council Members,
Hello, our names are Jack and Candace Brunner, and we live in Huntington Beach, California. We are members of
Huntington Beach Short-Term Rental Alliance.
We are emailing today in support of Agenda Item Number 19 to amend the existing Short-Term Rental Ordinance and to
hold off causing the various rental platforms to delist until the city council considers an amended ordinance.
We began hosting in July 2021. We purchased the home as an investment, and hosting helps pay the mortgage, upkeep,
and improvements on the home.
We love being hosts and meeting new people from all around the world. We have hosted multiple athletes, including
professional volleyball players and professional surfers who are here to compete. They bring great shaka and good vibes
to our city. Not to mention the money they spend.
In consideration of our neighbors, friends, and community, we screen all potential guests. If we have any inclination of a
potential issue, we decline their request to stay in our home.
We try to focus on families, athletes, and chill, calm people. Any requests for hosting parties are declined- It is our
upmost priority is to keep Huntington Beach a safe and peaceful community.
The guests who stay our home support local neighborhood businesses that are within walking distance of our rental. Our
rental provides affordable overnight accommodations along the coastline for people who could not otherwise be able to
afford to stay in Huntington Beach.
We urge city council members to vote in favor of Option B of Agenda Item Number 19.
It would be much appreciated if you would consider quickly bringing back an amended Short-Term Rental Ordinance
that would allow permitted un-hosted short-term rentals in Huntington Beach.
Truly,
Jack and Candace Brunner
Candace Brunner SUPPLEMENTAL
Trinity Process Solutions, Inc. COMMUNICATION
Office: 714-701-1112
Fax: 714-701-1115 MOO&O Dete:
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From: Frakes, Sandie
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 12:47 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Cc: Fikes, Cathy
Subject: FW: Short Term Rentals - 30 Day Minimum
From:Jack Niekamp<jackniekamp@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday,September 20, 2021 12:42 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject:Short Term Rentals- 30 Day Minimum
HB City Council.
My wife and 1, aged 56 and 59. live in our HB home about half the year and rent it to guests to the extent
possible the other half of the year. We use the collected rent to improve the home which helps the local
economy. Once we are fully retired. we will live in the home full time and not rent it out at all.
We have always complied with the 30 day minimum rental requirement, and have generally been successful
finding renters. With a 30 day minimum I think you get people who are in HB to live, not just vacation, making
them good neighbors.
Why the shift to a 31 day minimum? Many people conduct on-line searches for a set of dates, such as an entire
month. If they search for a month with less than 31 days (i.e.. September, April, June, November, and
February), our property will not show as available with a 31 day minimum. And, the platforms (Airbnb.
VRBO) appear to be going through a learning curve to effectuate the proposed change and there is some risk
owners like us will lose business due to systems issues. Why not just enforce the old rules?
1 recommend reducing the minimum rental period back to 30 days.
Respectfully submitted.
John (Jack) and Laura Niekamp
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From: Lisa Choi <lisa j.choi@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 4.47 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL
Subject: Please Vote in Favor of Option B on Agenda #19, for Meeting on Tuesday 9/21/21
To City Council of Huntington Beach,
1 am writing this letter to express my support as a discerning and professionally minded Airbnb Host in
Huntington Beach. I am a member of Huntington Beach Short-Term Rental Alliance, and here in support of
agenda item #19 to amend the existing STR ordinance and to hold off causing the rental platforms to de-list
until the City Council considers an amended ordinance.
am single, 34 years old and have been an Airbnb host for several years. My home is not along the coastal area,
but located in a neighborhood 10 minutes inland from the coast. The income from hosting allows me to provide
financial support for my single mother. I have also used the income to upgrade my home, by adding central air
conditioning, upgrading the bathrooms, and the landscaping. It has helped me tremendously to cover some of
my expenses and take care of my mom at the same time.
1 have always hosted in a professional and responsible manner, always keeping my community in mind first. I
recommend guests to local restaurants and shops and I am very careful to screen even single guest that requests
to stay at the home and limit the maximum capacity of guests in my home to 6, as 1 have a 3 bedroom home,
never more. 100%of my guests are families that visit Huntington Beach to visit other family members or to
visit the neighboring beach area. I often have neighbors that are moving or renovating their home and need a
place to stay in the meantime and unable to afford the high cost of hotels. Others are visiting Disneyland, going
to weddings/visiting family members local to Huntington Beach, or attending an event in the Orange County
area. I do not ever allow parties or allow large groups to reserve the home for any reason. My neighbors have
my direct contact in case any issues arise, and try my best to respect the neighbors. Home sharing has allowed
me to be a better community member, better daughter, and better person overall. It would be devastating to see
a ban on unhosted short term rentals. 1 urge you to reconsider the decision, and ask council members to vote in
favor of option B on agenda item #19 which would amend the ordinance and to consider allowing permitted
unhosted STRs in Huntington Beach, not just in the coastal zone.
Thank you very much for your time.
Best regards,
Lisa Choi
949.690.9487
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From: Ibenedetto2 <Ibenedetto2@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 8:11 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Item x 19
Good evening, my name is Linda Kalicki and am a member of the STR Alliance. I'm here in support of agenda
19 to amend the existing STR ordinance and to hold off taking down the various rental platforms to de-list
UNTIL the CC considers an amended ordinance.
— STR'S provide overnight accommodations along the Coastline who cannot afford to otherwise stay in
Huntington Beach.
— STR guests provide generated lodging and local taxes from STR'S that would be in the millions annually
if the city allowed un
hosted STR everywhere in the city.
— STR guest bring a lot of revenue to the cities businesses, restaurants. and other business's throughout the
city.
— STR'S provide my family to visit me without incurring expensive hotel costs.
I urge you to take the time to truly understand how many citizens livelihoods will be affected. COVID has been
a nightmare for the businesses. Let's help our city thrive where we can be proud of the improvements that have
been made. 1 strongly urge you to extend the Oct Ist deadline and reconsider
How this affects our homeowners. Kind Regards, Linda
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From: Kathryn Levassiur <levassiurk@gmaiI.com>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2021 8:53 PM
To: CITY COUNCIL
Cc: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Support for Agenda n19
Dear Mayor Carr and HB City Councilmembers,
The members of Huntington Beach Short-Term Rental Alliance are in support of item #19 on the 9/21/21 HB
City Council agenda and we urge council to vote in favor of HB City Manager Oliver Chi's recommendation of
adopting option B to delay the takedown of listings by platforms on Oct 1, to extend the deadline to obtain STR
permits and to have staff return with an amended ordinance #4224 to allow STRs in zones of Huntington
Beach.This strategy would accomplish the 1976 mandate by the California Coastal Commission of providing
affordable overnight accommodations along the coastline and help get the city's Local Coastal Program
approved by the CCC.
HBSTRA, which was founded in 2017 supports taxed and regulated STRs in Huntington Beach and Sunset
Beach. Former HB Police Chief, Rob Handy said publicly at a hearing that STRs are not a problem in
Huntington Beach. We advocate that council should consider how STRs are managed over where STRs are
located in the city.Tourism revenue will be injected deeper throughout the city, benefitting more local
businesses all areas of the city are allowed to apply and qualify for STR permits.
Taxed and regulated STRs will help accommodate the influx of visitors to HB for marquee events like the US
Open of Surfing and Pacific Air Show, that will keep visitors within the city limits, rather than staying and
spending in neighboring cities, thus supporting our local shops and restaurants. STRs support local business,
generate sales tax and lodging tax revenue -and provide revenue to property owners in the city. The vast
majority of this revenue stays right here in the city, to benefit all residents of Huntington Beach and Sunset
Beach.
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From: Renee Leibowitz <rleibowitz4@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 8:53 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Cc: CITY COUNCIL SUPPLEMENTAL
Subject: Vote in favor of agenda item a19 options B COMMUNICATION
Dear Mayor Carr and members of the city council,
I want to first thank you for taking the time to read my email and for your consideration on the agenda item #19 options
B at tonight's city council meeting. My name is Renee Leibowitz and I am writing in hopes that you will vote in support
of agenda item #19 option B that will hold off the various rental platforms from de-listing STR's and give the City Council
time to amend the STIR ordinances. I am a member of Huntington Beach STR Rental Alliance and it is my hope that the
city council would work with our membership to draft ordinance's for both hosted and non hosted STR's that benefit not
only the owners of the property but their neighbors and the city.
I would like to tell you a bit of why I started a STR in Huntington Beach. My husband and I have been coming to HB since
our college days and the days of the Golden Bear. We saw the city as the place for our entrainment, shopping, dinning
and recreating. We raised our four children on the beach, competing in boogie board competitions, birthdays and beach
outings. Our boys played on various club soccer teams bearing the city's name and my daughter grew up being a
talented equestrian at the HCPEC where we still board her horse today.
When we had the opportunity to purchase a home with our retirement funds and a block and half from the beach, we
jumped on it. But the only way we could do this was though STR. By doing STR it has allowed us to grow our retirement
and when we do retire it give us the beach house of our dreams to live in.
Our home has welcomed people from all across the US and the world. We have had visitors from the UK, Canada,
Sweden, Australia, UAE. Our property is managed by local realtors that help make sure our guest adhere to our rules
and are good quiet neighbors. Many of our quest come for long term stays, over a month, to work and enjoy the beach
and its many amenities. The home offers affordable housing to our costal community per the CA costal act of 1976.
STR gives us much control over the property, by controlling who is using the property and how they are using the
property. If our guest are not good neighbors we have the power to remove them immediately, this is something a long
term rental would not. We would have a long term eviction process and possibility of tenants squatting the property.
People who rent our property come to enjoy the many events the city offers, 4th of July fireworks, US Open, South
Huntington Beach Girls Fastpitch Softball, Surf City Cup, Pacific Air Show. These events and others has made HB a
destination vacation spot. What the city has created for families to come and enjoyed these events, the beach, and
bring commerce, should not be derailed. Families need affordable housing where they can house a family without the
high cost of a hotel stay.
I am all for reasonable ordinances and taxes to maintain my STR. I would love to work with the city to come up with
those ordinances for both hosted and non hosted STR's.
Lastly I would hope the city would work with the HB STR Rental Alliance to come up with a map that is reasonable and
does include the areas with the greatest accessibility to the Main St. shops, restaurants, and the pier.
Once again thank you for taking the time to read this email and for your consideration to vote in favor of agenda item
19p option B.
Sincerely,
Renee Leibowitz
P.S. I just want to explain the reason I would not be able to attend tonight's meeting, is that I am moving my third son
into his new apartment, where else but Huntington Beach.
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Moore, Tania
From: Frakes, Sandie
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 9:43 AM
To: Agenda Alerts
Cc: Fikes, Cathy
Subject: FW: STIR agenda item today
-----Original Message-----
From: doran Solis <dorisolis@icloud.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 9:42 AM
To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: STR agenda item today
As a long term resident, I am in support of the ordinance being presented today to extend the deadline and allow for
unhosted rentals. It seems wrong to penalize home owners from earnings they are entitled to gain from their property.
With the new laws, any owner who is violating the rules could be shut down, ie party houses, etc... and that would be a
more fair way of managing the STR's in our area. Thank you for the work you do for our city.
Dori Solis
8261 Munster drive
92646
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Estanislau, Robin
From: Ana Provensen <jina.provensen@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 12:20 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org;CITY COUNCIL
Cc: Christian Provensen SUPPLEMENTAL
Subject: Support of Option B of Agenda Item 19 COMMUNICATION
Attachments: STR_HB Chapter REDLINE_09-20-21.docx
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Dear Mayor and City Council,
I am submitting my comments and support by email regarding the permitted allowance of Short Term Rentals
("STR") because I will be unable to personally participate in the meeting.
19. 21-692 City Council to Consider Directing Staff to Draft an Amendment to the Short
Term Rental Ordinance and an Extension of the De-Listing Deadline Page 6 of 8 City
Council/Public Financing AGENDA September 21, 2021 Authority A) Direct staff to enforce
the ordinance as adopted and cause the various platforms to de-list unpermitted short term
rentals by October 1, 2021; or B) Direct staff to bring forward an amended ordinance that
creates a zone structure within the Coastal Overlay District that will limit the number of
short term rentals that can be operated within each zone, and hold of on causing the various
rental platforms to de-list until the City Council considers an amended ordinance.
Thank you for reconsidering the land use restrictions presented in the current draft and delaying the
enforcement of the STR ordinance as written and revising it to allow a permitted number of STR's rather than a
blanket prohibition in the city of Huntington Beach. I hope the City Council will choose Option B and expand
its current scope through the amendment.
I have enjoyed living in Huntington Beach for most of my life and have been a homeowner since 2011. From a
practical standpoint, I also love to stay in STR's when I travel because as a family of 4 with dietary restrictions
our ability to eat out at restaurants is extremely limited. It might seem silly, but I challenge each of you on the
Council to go to a restaurant and find something vegetarian, gluten-free, soy-free,dairy-free and without red
dye. It is nearly impossible. So whenever we travel we get a place on a STR platform that has a kitchen and is
close to a grocery store and then we are able to enjoy touring an area and eat without being concerned that our
trip will include projectile vomit. We are not alone as a family that needs reasonable accommodations that
cannot be fulfilled by a hotel.
As a family we recently needed to rent an STR when our house had water damage and required repair. We were
able to rent a house close to our home that was large enough for us all to live comfortably for several days while
the repairs were completed. Trying to live in a hotel while getting the kids ready for school and parents ready
for work would have added a significant level of complexity to an already difficult time. In my personal
experience as a host I have met some amazing people and been able to help them in ways that hotels cannot.
The great people that I have hosted all have different reasons for choosing a house with a yard instead of a
hotel. A few examples include:
a family staying to escape the heat of Palm Desert and to relax in the HB weather with their children
under age 3 and a large elderly dog. A hotel would not work, try your own search for hotels that allow
large dogs. This family would not have been able to stay and visit our great city the way they did at my
house (which also means the revenue that they brought by going to get coffee, dinner and all of the other
tourist activities would have been lost);
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• a family visiting from Dubai whose parents live in Huntington Beach and they only get to see them once
a year. The father is an attorney in the US / Dubai Commerce Consulate and very used to luxury
accommodations. A for an extended period of time with 2 small children is not an option. If you
disagree,just try it. If you don't have kids of your own, borrow some and stay in a 400 square foot room
even only for one week.
• a family with multiple soccer tournaments in the area. Yes, a hotel might have worked, but not the same
as a large home to get ready in all the soccer gear and a yard to practice in.
• a groom from Atlantakeorgia whose family was traveling here to help with wedding preparations and
had two small dogs staying with his mother, sister and father. They would have needed at least 3 hotel
rooms and a place that would accept pets. Although hotels could have been possible, it would have been
at a cost likely 10 times of the cost to stay at my house.
• a group of friends that were all Federal government employees in Washington, DC attending a wedding
for a colleague and staying half at a hotel and half at our house.
For your consideration, 1 have enclosed a lightly redlined draft of the existing STR Ordinance /Chapter to ,
propose revisions that would meet the objectives of the City in the collection of taxes and regulation of the STR
activity. while allowing for the continued use of the property rights of the real estate owners in Huntington
Beach. I would be happy to discuss the proposed modifications in more detail if the Council would like
additional assistance in drafting of'proposed alternatives to achieve compliance with the Coastal Overlay
District that simplifies enforcement and the permit process.
I have recently learned of a new legal theory that I am interested in to see if any real property owner in the US
might utilize to challenge regulatory takings by municipalities on a federal /constitutional level through zoning
modifications.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Jina and Christian Provensen
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ORDINANCE NO. 4224
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH AMENDING THE
HUNTINGTON BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 5.120, REGULATING SHORT-TERM
RENTALS
The City Council of the City of Huntington Beach ordains as follows: Section 1, The Huntington Municipal
Code is amended by adding Chapter 5.120 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 5.120 SHORT-TERM RENTALS
5.120.010 Purpose
The purpose of this chapter is to establish regulations, standards, and a permitting process governing
the renting or leasing of privately owned visitor serving residential dwelling units on a short-term basis
in order to maintain the long-term rental housing stock in the City; ensure the collection and payment of
Transient Occupancy Taxes ("TOT"); safeguard the residents of the City of Huntington Beach by ensuring
that short-term rental activities do not threaten the character of residential neighborhoods; and
ensuring that such short-term rental activities do not become a nuisance, or threaten the public health,
safety, or welfare of neighboring properties.
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residential-d4 e44ig-u4:4ts as set foFth tier^'^ I^ '^^^ ' ^Short-term rentals are permitted for existing
owner"unoccupied" residential dwelling units who obtain a permit within six months of the effective
date of the resolution establishing the permit feels). After six months, no new permits for owner
unoccupied residential dwelling units will be issued. (4224, 2/21)
5.120.020 Definitions
A. "Booking Transaction" means any reservation and/or payment service provided by a person or
entity who facilitates a short-term rental transaction between a prospective guest and a short-term
rental host or operator.
B. "City" means City of Huntington Beach.
C. "Director" means the Director of Community Development or a designee.
D "Guest" means any person or persons renting a short-term rental as a transient occupant.
P. "HAgt•• a pFopeFty owner who is aR aceupieF of the pFepn.t ,at the time of, and !n.th
d at'n of the shaft tsar
F. "Hosted Stay" weaRs a shoFt teFm rental at a PFIFRaFy Fe5 denGe whereby the host oeEup es the
thereof thFoughout the guest's stay (except duFiRg daytime and/aF werk hquFs).
G. "Hosting Platform" means a person or entity that participates in the short-term rental business in
exchange for a fee or other compensation, directly or indirectly through an agent or intermediary, by
conducting a booking transaction for a hosted or unhosted short-term rental using any medium of
facilitation.
H. "Local Contact Person" means the operator or host or person designated thereof to respond to and
take remedial action regarding short-term rental issues or complaints.
L "Platform Agreement" means a signed agreement between a hosting platform and the City, which,
among other things, provides that the hosting platform will collect and submit transient occupancy tax
and any improvement district assessment established pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code
Sections 36500 and 36600 to the City on behalf of short-term rental hosts or operators.
K. "Prohibited Buildings List" means a list identifying the address(es) of all buildings whose owner(s),
including any applicable homeowners' association or board of directors, have notified the City, pursuant
to City procedures, that short-term rentals are not permitted to operate anywhere in such building,
including deed restricted affordable housing units.
L. "Short-Term Rental ("STR")" means a residential dwelling unit, or portion thereof, that is offered or
provided to a paying guest(s) by a short-term rental host or operator for twenty-seven 38 27 or fewer
consecutive nights. The term "short-term rental" shall not include hotels, motels, inns, or bed and
breakfast inns.
M. "Short-Term Rental Advertisement" means any method of soliciting use of a dwelling unit for short-
term rental purposes.
N. "Short-Term Rental Operator" or"Operator" means property owner of a dwelling wit I�-.R. ,,^,^'
t3each, or portion thereof, who offers or provides that dwelling unit, or portion thereof, for as
aalhesteda short-term rental.
0. "Short-Term Rental Permit" or "Permit" means a permit, with a permit number, issued by the City
to allow hosted or unhosted short-term rentals.
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fE)F a dwelling unit iR exehaRge fE)F shOFt teFm aeGupanGy ef the dwelling Unit
Q. "Transient Occupancy Tax" ("TOT") means local transient occupancy tax as set forth in Chapter 3.28
of the Huntington Beach Municipal Code.
R. "Unhosted Short-Term Rental" means a short-term r^"t.l iA S. .,.ot n a h where there is no host
and the operator resides off-site during the guest's stay.
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5.120.030 Permit Required
A. No person or entity shall advertise, rent, or operate a short-term rental (STR) in the City unless a
permit has been issued by the City pursuant to this chapter. An operator or host of the STR shall apply
with the City to obtain a permit and shall be responsible for complying with all requirements of this
chapter.Application for a STR permit shall be in a form prescribed by the Director and include all
information determined by the Director to be necessary to evaluate the eligibility of the host or
operator, consistent with this chapter.
B. An application for a STR permit shall be accompanied by a fee established by resolution of the City
Council, provided, however, the fee shall be no greater than necessary to defer the cost incurred by the
City in administering the provisions of this chapter.
C. STR hosts or operators shall apply for STR permit pursuant to this chapter. Existing unpermitted STR
hosts or operators shall apply for a STR permit within six months after the effective date of resolution
adopting the STIR permit fee. The host or operator shall provide proof of property ownership and shall
be the person that signs the application.
D. A STR permit is valid for one year from the date of issuance. The STR permit is personal and may not
be transferred or assigned and does not run with the land. A STR permit may be renewed annually if STR
operator or host: (1) pays the renewal fee; (2) provides information concerning any changes to the
previous application for, or renewal of, the STR permit; (3) submits records to demonstrate compliance
with this chapter as required by the Director. Failure to submit a renewal application to the City at least
30 days prior to the expiration of the STR permit shall render the STR permit and permission to operate
an STR null and void.
E. STR permits issued pursuant to this chapter are subject to the following standard STR permit
conditions:
1. The host or operator shall, by written agreement with the tenant, limit overnight occupancy of the
STR to a specific number of occupants, with the number of occupants not to exceed that permitted by
the provisions of this section.
2. The host or operator shall insure that the occupants and/or guests of the STR do not create
unreasonable noise or disturbances, engage in disorderly conduct, or violate provisions any Federal,
State, or local (including the Huntington Beach Municipal Code) law pertaining to noise, disorderly
conduct, the consumption of alcohol, or the use of illegal drugs.
3. The host or operator shall, upon notification that occupants and/or guests of his or her STR have
created unreasonable noise or disturbances, engaged in disorderly conduct or committed violations of
any law, including those pertaining to noise,disorderly conduct, the consumption of alcohol or the use
of illegal drugs, promptly prevent a recurrence of such conduct by those occupants or guests.
4. The host or operator of the STR unit shall post a copy of the STR permit and the STR permit
conditions in a conspicuous place within the STR.
5. The host or operator shall provide a guest parking plan to the City for approval prior to issuance of a
STR permit.
6. The maximum number of, guests who may occupy the STR at one time is two persons per bedroom,
plus two additional guests(including children). Lofts that meet California Building Code egress
requirements are considered a bedroom for the purposes of the occupancy calculation. In no event may
the maximum occupancy exceed 10 persons in any STR. Large-scale events (Le., exceeding maximum
allowed occupancy) such as commercial parties, weddings, fundraisers, and conferences, are prohibited.
F. Eligibility Requirements. In addition to any specific STR permit requirements set forth the by the
Director, the following requirements must be met at the time of submitting a STR permit application:
1. The dwelling unit shall not be a deed restricted affordable housing unit, in a special group
residence, a single room occupancy (as defined by the City Zoning Code), or included on the prohibited
buildings list.
2. The operator or host shall not be granted a permit for more than one STR within the City of
Huntington Beach (including Sunset Beach).
3. There will only be one STR permit issued per property except in multi-family single lot subdivisions
(i.e. condominiums or townhomes) the number of STR permits allowed shall be as follows:
Number of units per property Number of STR permits
Upto3 1
4 or more 3
4. The STR operator shall identify, to the satisfaction of the City, a local contact person, who shall be
available 24 hours per day, seven days a week for: (a) responding within one hour to complaints
regarding the condition, operation, or conduct of the STR or its occupants; and (b) taking any remedial
action necessary to resolve such complaints. In the event the STR is "hosted," the host shall be the local
contact person.
5. The dwelling unit or property used as a STR shall not be the subject of any active or pending code
enforcement actions or violations pursuant to the City's Municipal Code.
6. If the dwelling unit or property used as a STR is subject to the rules of a homeowners' or
condominium association, short-term rental activity must comply with those rules and this chapter shall
not be inferred to grant any permission that invalidates or supersedes any provisions of those
homeowners' or condominium associations.
7. The host or operator shall sign an indemnification and hold harmless agreement in a form approved
by the City Attorney, agreeing to indemnify, save, protect, hold harmless, and defend the City of
Huntington Beach, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, individually and collectively, and the
City of Huntington Beach representatives, officers, officials, employees, agents, and volunteers from any
and all claims, demands, damages, fines, obligations, suits,judgments, penalties, causes of action,
losses, liabilities, or costs at any time received, incurred, or accrued as a result of, or arising out of the
STIR host or operator's actions or inaction in the operation, occupancy, use, and/or maintenance of the
short-term rental.
S. The STIR shall be a legally permitted dwelling unit. Accessory dwelling units or junior accessory
dwelling units may be permitted as a STR only if the unit was legally established prior to the effective
date of this ordinance and otherwise meets the requirements of this chapter.
G. The host/operator shall PFev+dePFeefwarrant and represent that the STIR is not prohibited by the
Homeowners'Association Conditions Covenants and Restrictions or any other community
standards/guidelines, applicable to the proposed STR. (4224, 2/21)
5.120.040 STR Regulations
A. All marketing and advertising of a STR, including any listing on a hosting platform, shall clearly list
the City-issued STR permit number.
B. STR is prohibited in any part of the property not approved and permitted for residential use
including, but not limited to, vehicle(s) parked on the property, storage sheds, trailer(s), garage(s),
boat(s) or similar watercraft, tree house(s), or any temporary structure(s), including, but not limited to,
tent(s).
C. Unhosted STRs are pFehilaited permitted in the City of Huntington Beach a eept IR ZaRe 2. Ex Sting
U. hosted STRs i S ...g..t APRch for current STR Operators have that apply within six (6) months from
effective date of the adoption of a resolution establishing a STR permit fee to obtain a STR permit.
D. Each STR shall have a notice posted within the unit in a location clearly marked and accessible to the
guest (e.g., posted on the refrigerator, included within a binder with additional information on the unit,
etc.), containing the following information:
1. The maximum number of occupants permitted in the unit;
2. Location of parking spaces;
3. Trash and recycling pickup information;
4. Emergency contact information for police, fire, or emergency medical services; and
5. Evacuation plan for the unit showing emergency exit routes, exits, and fire extinguisher locations.
E. The name of the local contact and a telephone number at which that person may be reached on a
24-hour basis posted in a place that can be read by a member of the public without entering the STR.
F. No sign shall be posted on the exterior of the STR to advertise the availability of the unit.
G. It is unlawful for any STR operator, host, occupant, renter, lessee, person present upon, or person
having charge or possession of the STR premises, to make or continue to cause to be made or continued
any loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood, or
which causes discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitivities residing in the
area, or which violates any provision of Chapter 8.40 ("Noise Control") of the Huntington Beach
Municipal Code.
H. The minimum age of STR tenants shall be 25 years old.
I. Following compliance with California Streets and Highways Code Section 36600 et seq., STRs will
become part of the Huntington Beach Tourism Business Improvement District (BID) and comply with all
requirements including payment of legally established BID assessments.
J. The City will post STR contact information on the City website for the public to access.
K. An STR may not be operated as any other commercial home-based business. (4224, 2/21)
5.120.050 STR Host or Operator Requirements
A. The host or operator shall provide information on the maximum allowed number of occupants,
parking capacity and location of parking spaces, noise regulations and quiet hours, and trash and
recycling disposal requirements to prospective guests, prior to their occupancy.
B. The host or operator shall provide and maintain working fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and
carbon monoxide detectors, in compliance with life, fire, and safety codes; and information related to
emergency exit routes on the property, local contact, and emergency contact information.
C. The host or operator shall maintain and provide proof of liability insurance appropriate to cover the
STR as required by the City.
D. Transient occupancy taxes shall be collected on all STRs pursuant to Huntington Beach Municipal
Code Chapter 3.28. If a hosting platform does not collect payment for the rental, hosts or operators are
solely responsible for the collection of all applicable TOT and remittance of the collected tax to the City
in accordance with Chapter 3.28 (Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax). Upon compliance with California
Streets and Highways Code Section 36600 et seq., the host or operator shall also be responsible for
collection and remittance of all BID assessments. If a hosting platform does collect payment for the
STRs, then the hosting platform and the operator and host shall both have legal responsibility for the
collection and remittance of the TOT and BID assessment.
E. The operator, host and/or property owner shall be jointly responsible and liable for any licit or illicit
activity which may create a nuisance or other tortious violations arising at a STR.
F. The host or operator shall authorize any hosting platform on which his or her STR(s) is listed to
provide to the City the operator listing and other information to demonstrate compliance with all
provisions of this chapter. (4224, 2/21)
5.120.060 Hosting Platform Responsibilities
A. Hosting platforms shall not process or complete any booking transaction for any STR, unless the STR
has a valid current STR permit issued by the City. Hosting platforms are required to list the STR permit
number and expiration date.
B. within 45 days of the effective date of this ordinance, hosting platforms with listings located in the
City shall provide to the City contact information of the hosting platform.
C. A hosting platform with listings located in the City shall provide to the City on a monthly basis, in a
format specified by the City, the STIR permit number of each listing, the name of the person responsible
for each listing, the address of each such listing, and, for each booking transaction that occurs within the
reporting period, the number of days booked, and the total price paid for each rental.
D. Hosting platforms shall remove any listings for STRs, including those on the City's Prohibited
Buildings List, from the platform upon notification by the City.
E. Hosting platforms shall be responsible for collecting all applicable TOT and TBID assessments and
remitting the same to the City. Should a hosting platform fail to fulfill its responsibilities under this
section, or the hosting platform and the owner enter into an agreement regarding the fulfillment of this
subsection, the owner shall remain responsible for collection and remittance of the TOT and TBID
assessments the hosting platform failed to collect and/or remit to the City.
F. All hosting platforms operating in the City must comply with all Federal, State, or local (including the
Huntington Beach Municipal Code) laws. (4224, 2/21)
5.120,070 Enforcement
A. Violations of this chapter include, but are not limited to:
1. Failure of the local contact person to take action to respond to a complaint within one hour after
the complaint is received or a contact is attempted, and the local contact person cannot be reached;
2. Failure to notify the City when the local contact person's information changes;
3. Violation of the STR maximum occupancy, noise, or other requirements as set forth in this chapter;
4. Providing false or misleading information on a STR permit application, or other documentation
required by this chapter;
5. Any attempt to rent an unregistered STR by advertising the property for short-term rental
purposes;
6. Completing a booking transaction in the City without a valid City-issued STR permit number;
7. Completing a booking transaction where the STR permit has been revoked or suspended by the
City;
8. Violations of State, County, or City health, building, or fire regulations;
9. Conduct or activities at the STR that constitute a public nuisance or which otherwise constitute a
hazard to public peace, health, or safety;
B. The fine for violations of any provision of this chapter shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) for
each violation. Each separate day in which a violation exists may be considered a separate violation.
However, a 30-day warning period shall be provided prior to issuing fines for advertising a STR without a
valid STR permit number.
C. If three fines have been issued against a STIR host or operator within a 12-month period, the STR
permit shall be revoked, or suspended, or additional conditions may be imposed by the Director by
providing written notice to the STR host or operator setting forth the basis of the intended action and
giving the STR host or operator an opportunity,within 14 calendar days, to present responding
information to the Director. After the 14 day period, the Director may determine whether to revoke the
STR permit, suspend the STR permit, or impose additional conditions upon the STR permit and
thereafter give written notice of the decision to the STR host or operator. If a STR permit is revoked, the
STR may not be re-registered with the City for a period of 12 months from the date of revocation.
D. The City hereby finds and declares that repeated violations of this chapter constitute a public
nuisance which may be enjoined under all applicable laws including Code of Civil Procedure Section 731.
E. Any person, hosting platform, or STR host or operator convicted of violating any provision of this
chapter in a criminal case or found to be in violation of this chapter in a civil or administrative action
brought by the City shall be ordered to reimburse the City its full investigative and enforcement costs,
pay back all unpaid TOT if applicable, and remit all illegally obtained rental related revenue to the City.
F. Pursuant to the Huntington Beach Charter, the City may issue and serve administrative subpoenas
as necessary to obtain specific information regarding STR listings located in the City, including, but not
limited to, the names of the persons responsible for each such listing, the address of each such listing,
the length of stay for each such listing, and the price paid for each stay, to determine whether the STR
listings comply with this chapter. Any subpoena issued pursuant to this section shall not require the
production of information sooner than 30 days from the date of service. A person, hosting platform, or
STR operator that has been served with an administrative subpoena may seek judicial review during that
30-day period.
G. The remedies provided in this section are cumulative and not exclusive, and nothing in this section
shall preclude the use or application of any other remedies, penalties, or procedures established by law.
H. The City Manager, or designee, shall have the authority to establish administrative rules and
regulations consistent with the provisions of this chapter for interpreting, clarifying, carrying out,
furthering, and enforcing the requirements and the provisions of this chapter.
I. If any provision of this chapter conflicts with any provision of Title 20-25 (Zoning), the terms of this
chapter shall control. (4224, 2/21)
5.120.080 Severability Clause
If any provision or clause of this chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is
held to be unconstitutional or to be otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity shall not affect other section provisions, or clauses, or applications, and to this end the
provisions, sections, and clauses of this ordinance are declared to be severable. (4224, 2/21)
Moore, Tani
From: Frakes, Sandie
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 12:47 PM
To: Agenda Alerts
Cc: Fikes, Cathy
Subject: FW: Agenda #19
From: Claudia Stubin <claudiastubin@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 12:4S PM
To: CITY COUNCIL<city.council@surfcity-hb.org>
Subject: Agenda #19
Dear Council Members.
Please vote in favor of Option B on agenda item #19 Allowing permitted- unhosted STRs in Huntington Beach is very
important to allow families from all economic levels to be able to travel to Huntington Beach I am a mother of two young
boys and we when we travel as a family we stay in STRs It is the only affordable option for a young family Visiting a
destination and living like a local is the best travel experience you can share with children Having young children makes
an unhosted STIR feel more protected and comfortable for parents For these reasons I urge the City Council to allow for
unhosted STRs to other parts or the coastal area outside of Sunset Beach. and delay the enforcement date until the
ordinance is amended
Best
Claudia Stubin
714-655-4114
1 am a long time resident of Huntington Beach My husband was born and raised here, as were my sons We are very
active in the community as our boys play Little League Baseball, Pee Wee Football and HBHS Football
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Dear Huntington Beach City Council and Mayor Carr;
Thank you for taking the time to consider my home for STR non primary resident. My name is Jonette
Hodson and my husband Alex and I have had STR's for over 10 years on Luxury sites between Manhattan
Beach and Huntington Beach. I also consider myself a STR professional due to the 30 years my family
and I have rented homes up and down the California Coastline, and the years I have had my homes up
for rent. I use a Professional Property Management Team called Turn Key Rentals, which was recently
purchased by Vacasa, who are a world renowned Property Management Team. I have used TK for over
years and feel they are the best in the business. I can tell you from experience that the worse homes 1
have rented have been the ones that are hosted by homeowners, that move out of their homes and
leave their personal property and mess behind. The cleanest and most organized homes have been the
ones ran by Professional Property Management teams, and in my experience, there are very few of
these properties on the STR sights. Our property team inspects our home after every guest and my
husband I come down frequently to inspect it ourselves and do any repairs if needed. I have set up this
home in Huntington Beach for several reasons, 1. As a young child and teen in the 70's I spent almost
every weekend in Huntington Beach or Newport beach with my friends and at their homes here in HB,
where I had dreamed to someday own a home at the beach. I had my 16" birthday dinner with my
boyfriend at Maxwell's which as most of you would know is now Duke's. I have many fond memories
here in Huntington Beach and am now sharing and making new memories with my children and
grandchildren. 2. 1 also have many fond memories with my children as they grew up renting beach
homes, because with a family of 7 it was difficult to afford a hotel and feed them at the hotels. I am
forever grateful for the many homeowners that rented their homes out so I could capture the memo
with my children. Especially with a daughter that has Autism, this was the only vacation we could take
that was sensory safe when she was at a young age, letting her play in the waves, dig in the sand and
run forever on the sand was perfect for her. With a family that ranged from toddler to 16, renting
beach house was the perfect summer vacation. This would not have been possible if STR were n
allowed at that time, because we could only afford a week never a month at a time. I truly feel keeping
this option from the public, whether people fly in from overseas or drive in from a neighboring state, is
criminal. The Coastline is for all to enjoy not just the residence, I now feel it is my turn to give back to
the community and share my home (even though it is not my primary home) with family, friends, and
our guest from STR sites, to create their own memories that will last forever. Our home is as close to a
hotel feel with all the amenities you could ask for. My husband and I have put many hours of sweat
equity and over $300,000 into this home on 9`" street. I have enclosed pictures of our home and many
reviews from happy guests that have made some wonderful memories for their own families. I am in
support and ask humbly to vote in favor of the agenda item #19 option B to amend the existing STR''
ordinance that would allow permitted un hosted (by owner) STR's in Huntington Beach. We want to
our fair share in Taxes to help revitalize the City of Huntington Beach.
Thank you, Jonette and Alex Hodson
Moore, Tania
From: Caroline Shen <cshen3@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 1:03 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org, CITY COUNCIL
Subject: September 21 Council Meeting - Request for Council to Vote in Favor of Agenda Item a
19 Option B
Dear Mayor Carr and Council Members My name is Caroline Shen I am a 31-year resident of
Huntington Beach and am a member of Huntington Beach Short-Term Rental Alliance. I am writing in
support of agenda item #19 to amend the existing STIR ordinance and to hold off causing the various
rental platforms to de-list until the City Council considers an amended ordinance.
I have I began hosting four years ago to cover monthly expenses and avoid problems caused by
long-term renters I depend on this revenue and hosting has been a non-issue for neighbors
People who stay in short-term rentals throughout the city support local neighborhood businesses that
are often within walking distance of their rental_ Additionally,
visitor generated lodging and local taxes from short-term rentals would be in the millions annually if
the city allowed permitted unhosted STRs everywhere in the city.
I urge council members to vote in favor of option B on agenda item #19 and work towards simplifying
the burdensome permitting process so that residents like me can continue unhosted short-term
rentals and provide for our families I appreciate your time and consideration to direct staff to quickly
bring back an amended STIR ordinance that would allow unhosted STRs in Huntington Beach. Thank
you.
Caroline Shen
714-642-4816
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From: C E Marti <frenchx2@yahoo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 1:34 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org
Subject: Huntington Beach City Council meeting 9-21-2021 Short term rental
Good evening Mayor Carr and council members My name is Eric Marti, I live in 515 131h street. Huntington Beach and am
a member of Huntington Beach Short-Term Rental Alliance I'm here tonight in support of agenda item #19 to amend the
existing STIR ordinance and to hold off causing on causing the various rental platforms to de-list until the City Council
considers an amended ordinance
I began hosting in 2016 after a divorce to help paying my bills. I still depend on this revenue otherwise I will need to have
one or two roommates for addition income
People who stay in short-term rentals throughout the city support local neighborhood businesses that are often within
walking distance of their rental
I ask council members to vote in favor of option B on agenda item #19 and I appreciate your time and consideration to
direct staff to quickly bring back an amended STIR ordinance that would allow permitted un-hosted STRs in Huntington
Beach
Thank you
Eric Marti
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From: Christy Hatt <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 4:41 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Christy Hatt
christyhatt@gmail.com
6431 Antrim Circle
Huntington Beach, California 92647
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Moore, Tania
From: Michele Naber <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 4:46 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision. Protect the rental market for young families in
Huntington Beach.
Michele Naber
seashell@gmail.com
20916 SHELLFISH LN
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California 92648
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Moore, Tania
From: Gina Clayton-Tarvin <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 4:57 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Gina Clayton-Tarvin
ginaclaytontarvin@gmail.com
6562 Montoya circle
Huntington Beach, California 92647
t
Moore, Tania
From: Linda DeGroodt <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 4:59 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Linda DeGroodt
clindadeg@verizon.net
6361 Varsity Dr
Huntington Beach, California 92647
t
Moore, Tania
From: Jessica Gotcher <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5:01 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Jessica Gotcher
gotcher.jessica@gmail.com
8112 Slater Avenue,
Huntington Beach, California 92647
t
Moore, Tania
From: Gary Brendzel <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5:05 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Gary Brendzel
gbrendzel@aol.com
711 Pacific Coast Hwy#306
Huntington Beach , California 92648
t
Moore, Tania
From: Lisa Ayres-Smith <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5:08 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Lisa Ayres-Smith
issilissa@yahoo.com
16787, Beach Boulevard #752
Huntington Beach, California 92647
t
Moore, Tania
From: Jeanne Farrens <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5:11 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Jeanne Farrens
jeannefarrens@gmail.com
16444 Bolsa Chica Sp 86
Huntington Beach, California 92649
t
Moore, Tania
From: Aleksandra Vinogradova <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5:16 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Aleksandra Vinogradova
aleks.vino@gmail.com
7881 Newman Avenue, A
Huntington Beach, California 92647
t
Moore, Tania
From: Adriana Toledo <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 5:47 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Adriana Toledo
badrianal9@hotmaii.com
6021 Milton Circle
Huntington Beach, California 92647
1
Moore, Tania
From: Tony Romero <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 6:16 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Tony Romero
bluebailys@yahoo.com
119 14 th street
Huntington Beach , California 92648
t
Moore, Tania
From: Jacqueline Barrios <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 6:49 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Jacqueline Barrios
Jacquiebarrios52417@gmail.com
19361 Brookhurst St, Spc 193
Huntington Beach, California 92646
t
Moore, Tania
From: Steven Barrios <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 6:50 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Steven Barrios
Reddragon897.sb@gmail.com
19361 Brookhurst#193
Huntington Beach, California 92646
t
Moore, Tania
From: Sabin Drake Barrios <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 6:51 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Sabin Drake Barrios
Sabinbarrios@aol.com
19361 Brookhurst St 193
Huntington Beach, Califomia 92646
t
Moore, Tania
From: Paul Liguori <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 6:57 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Paul Liguori
pauloccalifornia@yahoo.com
19582 Oakdale Lane
Huntington Beach, California 92648
t
Moore, Tania
From: Don Mclaren <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 7:00 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Don Mclaren
fonmclaren48@gmail.com
616 Lake St
Huntington Beach, California 92648
t
Moore, Tania
From: Michael Gorfain <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 1:32 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis - putting a strain on local parking, trash collection and the quality of life for
residents. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to throw
parties, bringing noise and other nuisances to neighborhoods which were zoned for
residential use only - for a reason. We didn't pay the prices that we paid for our homes - and
continue to pay the taxes - because want to live next door to a Motel 6. The City Council
made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to move
forward with enforcing that decision.
Michael Gorfain
michael.gorfain@yahoo.com
19412 Pompano Ln
Huntington Beach, California 92648-6420
t
Moore, Tania
From: Suzanne Hart <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 7:27 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org, CITY COUNCIL, Chi, Oliver, Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Suzanne Hart
hb.diva@yahoo.com
419 6th St.
Huntington Beach, California 92648
t
Moore, Tania
From: Dickand Gaile Spindler <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 9:36 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Dickand Gaile Spindler
dickandgaile@hotmail.com
7711 Quebec Drive
Huntington Beach, California 92648
r
Moore, Tania
From: Daniel Aseltine <ASELTINEDAN@GMAIL.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 11:06 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Daniel Aseltine
ASELTINEDAN@GMAIL.COM
6872 SHANNON DR
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California 92647
t
Moore, Tania
From: Michael McShane <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 4:25 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Michael McShane
mmcshane@outlook.com
17202 Corbina Ln #108
Huntington Beach , California 92649
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Moore, Tania
From: Joan Templeton <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Sunday, September 26, 2021 5:35 PM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Joan Templeton
tempjoan@gmail.com
7291 Mast Drive
Huntington Beacj, California 92648
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Moore, Tania
From: Jennifer Graff <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Saturday, September 2S, 2021 8:31 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Jennifer Graff
jennifergraff@yahoo.com
7371 Seabluff dr 104
Huntington Beach, California 92648
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Moore, Tania
From: Bill Gordon <info@emaiI.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 9:42 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Bill Gordon
billgordonl@mac.com
6412 ringo circle
Huntington Beach , California 92647
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Moore, Tania
From: Robert Espinoza <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 11:14 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Robert Espinoza
rcehome@gmail.com
15522 CABOT CIR
HUNTINGTON BEACH, California 92647
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Moore, Tania
From: Jovanny Casillas <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 12:48 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Jovanny Casillas
greensonicj@gmail.com
224 w 109th st.
Los Angeles, California 90061
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Moore, Tania
From: Katherine Calderon <info@email.actionnetwork.org>
Sent: Monday, October 4, 2021 9:26 AM
To: supplementalcomm@surfcity-hb.org; CITY COUNCIL; Chi, Oliver; Gates, Michael
Subject: Thank you for protecting neighborhoods from STRs
Huntington Beach City Council and Staff,
Thank you for standing up to protect residents from the impacts of unhosted short-term
rentals by passing strong regulations on January 19, 2021. Short term rentals take housing
units off the market, turning them into unregulated hotels that are rented out to tourists on a
nightly basis. In addition to driving up housing costs, visitors often use short term rentals to
throw parties, bringing noise and other nuances to residential neighborhoods. The City
Council made the right decision by passing short term rental regulations. Now, it is time to
move forward with enforcing that decision.
Katherine Calderon
kat41168@gmail.com
17676 Cameron Ln, Apt 16
Huntington Beach, California 92647
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