HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 - Amending the Newport Beach Municipal Code Restrictions for Short Term Lodging - CorrespondenceReceived After Agenda Printed
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Item No. 3
From: Donabrams <don@abramscoastal.com>
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To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short term rental ordinance
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Please submit my below letter for the July 14 Meeting on this subject.
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Don Abrams
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From: Donald Abrams <don@abramscoastal.com>
Date: July 3, 2020 at 3:25:14 PM PDT
To: Diane Dixon <ddixon@dixonfornewport.com>, Joy Brenner <jbrenner@newportbeachca.gov>, Jeff
Herdman <jherd man@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Seimone Jurjis <sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov>, Aaron Harp <aharp@newportbeachca.gov>, Craig
Batley <cbatley@burrwhite.com>, Will O'Neill <oneill4newport@gmail.com>, Brad Avery
<bavery@newportbeachca.gov>, Kevin Muldoon <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>, Duffy Duffield
<dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Yesterday's Ad Hoc Meeting
Dear Diane, Joy, Jeff, Seimone, and Aaron:
I want to again let you know how concerned I am regarding the Ad Hoc Committee's
Plans regarding Short Term Rentals. I'm sorry if my comments at yesterday's
meeting may have seemed overly aggressive and argumentative. However, tone
aside, I truly believe that the Committee's new Ordinance and intention to shift
some of the issues to the Planning Commission, will have as a consequence,
intended or not, of seriously damaging the vacation rental business, which in my
case, I have spent 22 years building.
To re -state my concerns:
1. The new "Ordinance" had a "first reading" on June 23. There was no advance
notice to interested property managers or vacation rental owners and there was
no true reading. In fact, almost the entire discussion centered on problems
regarding Newport Island which is an isolated case, but one which the Council
permitted to go on for over an hour. I don't know what is going to go on at the
second and final reading on July 23, but typically this is a rubber stamp
2. The Newport Island case is being used as the "poster boy" for vacation rentals and
those that would put vacation rentals out of business. I've now attended dozens of
Council meetings and Study Sessions over the last few years about vacation
rentals. At each one there are a handful of complainers about vacation rentals who
are trotted out as examples of the magnitude of problems associated with
vacationing guests. The true facts, as has also been shown at these meetings, is
there there have been a handful of complaints about vacation rentals amid tens of
thousands of guest stays.
3. The new ordinance is overwhelmingly negative. It starts at the "whereas" portion
where the Ordinance talks about the "burden on city services," "disruption of quiet
neighborhoods", "noise, traffic, refuse" etc. Nowhere does it mention the $1 million
of TOT added to the City's budget or that vacation rentals have been part of the
fabric of the City for over a hundred years.
4. The entire tone of the new Ordinance is punitive. Under the "purpose and
findings" section, the drafter of the legislation tries to lay out a case for punitive
provisions, again citing demand on city services, noise, disruption, peace and safety,
parking etc. This is all a prelude to punitive provisions like
"administrative subpoenas", "suspensions and revocations", "finance director
investigations", requiring owners to produce "nuisance plans" for each unit" and
allowing "city inspections".
5. The new Ordinance is just the beginning. Your Committee is then asking the
Council on July 23rd to "kick the can" to the Planning Commission for more punitive
measures such as 6 -night minimums for non -owner occupied units (which is over
90% of all units), limiting the number of new vacation rentals*, and requiring a
parking space per unit (even on grandfathered units that cannot comply), and other
provisions. While this was explained as a palliative way to handle these items, the
truth of the matter is that these items are likely subject to Coastal Commission
approval and their inclusion in the Ordinance could well lead to its being invalidated.
Craig Batley and I have sat through a few meetings with your Committee to try to
give you some insight as to how to make things work better. However, the vast
majority of the provisions I mention above, and those you seek to send to the
Planning Commission, were never discussed. I am very disappointed in how this was
handled, to say the least.
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As I mentioned when I spoke at the last Council Meeting, I believe some members of
the Council are seeking to demonize vacation rentals just like the handful of citizen
complainants. As I also said, the only complaint I've had about the 35 vacation
rentals my company manages, was from someone who complained about a loud
gathering outside her rental home, which turned out to be a homeowner several
doors down.
Before I conclude, I have to wonder why this Committee is picking on vacation
rentals and not hotels. Vacation rentals cater to families who typically stay 3 nights
to several weeks, keep their cars parked in the garage, and add to the local
economy. Hotels cater to thousands of transients and individuals who stay for one
or two nights and drive all over town taking up valuable parking. Why not a
minimum stay for hotel guests, some administrative searches, nuisance plans,
requirement to keep cars at the hotel, fines etc. I'm sure you can see where this is
headed. By discriminating against short term vacation rentals, you are favoring
hotels and motels. I believe this is illegal and plain wrong.
Thank you for listening.
Don Abrams, Owner and Broker of Abrams Coastal Properties and Little Balboa Island
Resident for 28 years.
*In March, the Council held up NEW vacation rental licenses under its emergency
powers. For some reason, this has continued, even though vacation rentals have
now been allowed to continue leasing with 3 -day minimum stays. What is
the "emergency" justification for holding up new licenses? When I asked the Ad Hoc
Committee yesterday, no one could answer. In my view, there is no justification; this
is also illegal and wrong and should not be allowed to continue.
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Rieff, Kim Item No. 3
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 2:10 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Please stop short term rentals on Balboa Island
From: Alice Brownell
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 2:09:34 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Please stop short term rentals on Balboa Island
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Short term rentals have changed the dynamics of living on Balboa Island. We have lived and owned homes for 43 years
on Balboa Island. The short term rentals have impacted our living on the Island. The noise, traffic, congestion, and the
rudeness as of the people who rent these short term rentals is appalling. They have no concern or regard for the
residents of the island. Please limit the permits and short short term rentals that impact our lifestyle and home values.
Thank you
Alice abrownell
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Item No. 3
From:
Roderick Adams (US - IFS) <roderick.adams@pwc.com>
Sent:
Thursday, July 09, 2020 8:28 PM
To:
Dept - City Council
Cc:
Maggie Rock (US - IFS)
Subject:
Short Term Rental Ordinance
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Hello ... I am a homeowner in Newport Island with a short term rental permit. I am writing concerning
the proposed change to the Newport Beach Municipal Code relating to Short Term lodging.
In general I take issue with the tenor of the ordinance. Specifically,
1) It describes the tourists who visit our City as "burdens"
2) It says that Police and Fire Departments "Frequently" respond to complaints of noise, disturbances. This is
categorically untrue and the City Council themselves have refuted this claim in the past, but now it's being
added into the wording on this ordinance. Police logs also prove that a much lower percentage of STR guests
receive calls than long term renters.
3) The ordinance continues on disparaging STR's and falsely asserting that there are "Numerous incidents
involving excessive noise, disorderly conduct, vandalism, overcrowding, traffic congestion, illegal vehicle
parking and accumulation of refuse." How many is "numerous"? What is the percentage compared to long
term renters and owners of properties? The long term renters/owners on our block are much more disruptive
and require police attention more frequently than STRs.
4) The recycling of the "complainers" toward vacation rentals gives a skewed view of short term rentals and
creates the perception that there is a problem - or bigger problem - than there actually is.
We appreciate your attention to this matter and efforts to make Newport Beach an exceptional place to live and
destination spot.
Best,
Rod
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Item No. 3
From: Nancy Alston <nanalston@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2020 10:06 AM
To: Dept - City Council
Subject: Newport Beach to decide on tightening short-term rental rules
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Vacationing in Newport Beach? City to decide
on tightening short-term rental rules
• Laylan Connelly
• PUBLISHED: July 10, 2020 at 6:37 a.m. I UPDATED: July 10, 2020 at 6:37 a.m.
Signs advertise vacation rentals on Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach on Tuesday, March 39,
2020. The city is discussing tightening rules for rentals in the seaside city. (Photo by Leonard
Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Looking for a seaside vacation in Newport Beach? You may be greeted with new rules as you
check into your short-term rental.
City officials are continuing discussions about tightening short-term rental rules to balance
demand as a vacation destination with the quality of life for residents who live in the popular
beach town.
The city for months has been talking about the surge seen in short-term rentals, a booming
business that has grown in recent years but has caused tension in neighborhoods.
Discussions on June 23 about added regulations gives a glimpse of what may be approved by
officials on Tuesday, July 14, when the council could vote to finalize proposed additional
rules.
If approved, operators who manage short-term rental properties will have to meet parking
requirements, limit the number of people inside the rentals and there will be a central
answering service for complaints.
The city's short-term lodging permit ordinance dates back to 1992, well before popular online
sites such as Airbnb and VRBO led to a market explosion around the globe. It is one of the
cities in Southern California with the most short-term rentals.
Nearby Huntington Beach is among the communities that don't allow short-term rentals, while
other popular coastal towns have tighter rules and regulations on permitting than Newport
Beach.
The city has 1,545 active permits for short-term rentals, defined by the city as a lodging unit
occupied for less than 30 consecutive days. That's not including rouge rentals on online
websites that are not in the city's system.
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Scott Carpenter, owner and general manager of iTrip Newport Beach, said there's a lot of good
operators in the city, but also some that cause issues.
Some of the proposed rules are common sense, he said, like the parking space requirements
and limits on the number of people.
A two-bedroom condo that advertises its sleeps 10 people is too many people for that small of
a place, he said.
"It does create some challenges for some of the neighbors," he said. "There's some good
rules already on the books, but the city isn't making the investment they need to enforce the
rules."
The added restrictions could mean an increase in staff resources for enforcement, as well as
an outsourced answering service expected to cost about $27,000, not including first-year
implementation costs. Those costs may be offset by additional permit fees to the lodging
operators, a staff report to the City Council said.
Short-term rentals typically generate about $4 million in annual transient occupancy tax
revenue, officials said.
Some additional rules include no rentals to people under 21 to minimize the number of parties,
and operators must have a "Nuisance Response Plan" to ensure owners take responsibility
for issues with their customers and say how they would deal with unruly guests.
The city formed an ad hoc committee last July to review the short-term lodging regulations — it
held several community events and meetings.
The city discussed modifying the short-term lodging regulations at a meeting in mid-February,
but the committee was asked to do more public outreach and refine its recommendations.
Shortly after, the coronavirus pandemic hit with the city opting to shut down all short-term
rentals for several weeks. It started allowing overnight stays again in mid-May.
Councilwoman Joy Brenner, who sits on the city committee, said if approved, the changes
would go into affect by mid-August. There's been a freeze during this time on taking new
rental applications.
"We're hoping to get to the point where we can figure out what we are doing," she said. "How
we can effectively enforce, will be a work in progress."
The outsourced answering service would collect complaints with a requirement that there has
to be a person for the rental, whether it's an owner or manager, able to get to the property
within 30 minutes following a complaint.
"It's as close as we can get to having an on-site manager for these `unmanaged hotels,"'
Brenner said.
The new rules would hopefully "keep the good operators and weed out the bad so our people
can enjoy their own quality of life in their own neighborhood again," she said.
For the tighter restrictions on how many people can be in a home, the new rules would go by
the fire code based on the square footage of the property.
A new rule was passed in June for rentals on Newport Island, requiring a minimum four -night
stay to curb high turnover on the quaint, bayside community.
Mark Markos, who lives on Newport Island, said it was a good compromise for now.
"If we can get things under control and clean up some of the rentals that were a little bit more
loose than others ... and we work with short-term owners to abide by that and we all work
together, I think there's a way to find a middle ground," he said. "I want to truly find a balance
for (Newport Island) to make residents happy and at the same time be fair to the short-term
rental owners, if they work with us."
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From: Connie Adnoff <connie@beachviewrealty.com>
Date: July 10, 2020 at 2:30:41 PM PDT
To: "O'Neill, William" <woneill@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: "Dixon, Diane" <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>, "Avery, Brad" <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>,
"Duffield, Duffy" <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>, "Muldoon, Kevin"
<kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>, "Herdman, Jeff' <jherdman@newportbeachca.gov>, "Brenner, Joy"
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To the Newport Beach City Council Members & Staff -
Re: Ordinance 2020-15:
While we welcome enforcement of common sense and orderly vacation rental operations within our
community - which has been Beachview's primary reason for existence - we are concerned about the
potential over -reach by the City toward those of us who are already conducting business responsibly.
Our message to the Council would be to stop adding more restrictions to those of us who are operating
responsibly (and you know who we are); and go after the few who are creating chronic disruptions (and
we believe you know who they are). The City has already set up the authority to revoke a Short Term
Lodging Permit and shut down rental operations for non-compliance. Let's have some enforcement of
what already exists! More on that below.
Until recently, the City was able to effect positive change on the peninsula for the last 15-20 years with
their enforcement of the Noise Ordinance via the DAC & L.U.G.O. protocols. The enforcement was clear,
consistent and effective. It put the "fear of God" in winter tenants, long term tenants, property owners
and management companies. During those same years, Beachview owners took a risk and introduced
year-round vacation rentals instead of traditionally renting to college students during the winter
months, and we saw a great improvement in our neighborhood by attacking the "war zone" mentality
that we peninsula residents despise. But for some reason, we have seen little to no enforcement of the
Noise Ordinance by City authorities. For the past 2 years or more, it has been nearly impossible to get
NBPD to cite loud, drunk & unruly party groups in our neighborhood when we have called to complain
about properties that aren't being properly managed; the majority of incidents have been merely
"advised" by officers when the situation clearly warranted a citation based on the DAC or L.U.G.O.
policies. (By the way, contrary to City opinion, these disturbances are typically created by long term
lease properties/tenants — especially winter college students, who are not being properly managed by
one of the longest -tenured management companies in town.) Instead, we are told by City Staff that
short term lodging units have "...over -burdened the City's resources of Police & Fire Departments with
noise disturbances, disorderly conduct and other illegal activity..." This is definitely worthy of further
discussion, but it seems more than a coincidental excuse, given the lapse of any citations or
enforcement of effective ordinances already in existence. And now we wonder who is going to enforce
and pay for all of these new requirements and restrictions in Ordinance 2020-15, with more to come?
And now we are experiencing the negative effects of the faceless online vacation rental platforms who
have little to no local management presence; or absentee owners who market their properties online
without any oversight of who stays there, which have ramped up problems again, thus creating a culture
of anti -vacation rentals within our community. They are ruining it for everyone.
So rather than enforce the many existing codes pertaining to short term rentals, which would easily
target and expose those "bad apples" that do not comply with the existing codes (noise ordinance, short
term lodging permits, tax remittance, etc.) the City of Newport Beach is seeking to adopt even more
restrictions and requirements for everyone across the board. Many times, the City Council has
commended the good examples of those individuals or professional management companies, including
Beachview, that actually manage their guests in an attentive manner, for the betterment of our
community. So it is disheartening to see the overly -aggressive direction of both the language and
mandates of Ordinance 2020-15. Some of the newly -proposed requirements have always been a
standard part of our business (minimum age requirement; maximum # of allowed occupants; no
subletting; no events or commercial endeavors such as bachelor parties, weddings or film projects; etc.)
But there are other items that are concerning and potentially heading in the wrong direction. For
example (to list a few):
- City inspections of any short term rental properties.
- Carte Blanche requirements can be added by the Finance Director as is deemed "reasonably
necessary."
- "Administrative Subpoenas" by the City can regularly require copies of rental agreements for their
inspection of the verbiage/rules, names of guests, length of stay and price paid. (Guest information
is proprietary, and Beachview will not provide that information; but the City is always welcome to
look at our books — we must operate under the strictest of trust accounting rules. )
- Carte Blanche requirements can be added by the City Manager "as necessary to achieve the
objectives of this chapter."
- Emphasis of City placing responsibility for enforcement of City Ordinances on property owners and
managers, rather than local law enforcement, who have been our only back-up in difficult situations
— especially when excessive drinking or drugs have been involved. We, as managers, need to know
what this will look like.
Property Values: We have been told that short term rentals cause property values to decrease. On the
contrary. We are seeing values go down already with the threat of a cap on short term lodging permits
and the apparent unofficial moratorium that seems to be in place. Several potential buyers of income
property that we know of, have backed out of deals or have put their purchase on hold while the City
decides how to proceed. In the meantime, sellers are scrambling to lower their prices to entice other
offers. So many property owners choose to operate their properties as short term rentals for the ability
of their own family to enjoy use of their vacation home when vacationers aren't booked. It's the only
way for the majority of folks to afford homes here. The long term lease business model for income
property buyers is not favorable to them given the unreasonable tenant laws in California, the
substandard long-term clientele that can afford to live near the ocean (namely groups of single "adults"
that pile into long-term rentals and then sneak in their significant others plus pets — not to mention all
their vehicles that take up our street parking); much -preferred families can rarely afford to lease here;
the inability for their own family to use the property.
Newport Island: After the June 23rd Council Meeting, I took a walk throughout Newport Island to see
where the "nuisance" short term rentals were located. There was no signage on any buildings to identify
the 16-18 properties that are currently operating as short term rentals. Why isn't this required? A
management sign with a contact number and name for accountability is not unsightly. That way we all
know who to call for issues; AND it will make it possible to identify the bad operators or owners for
everyone. The City would not have to hire an answering service.
Other Problem Areas: The precedent set by the City Council for special conditions on Newport Island
brings up other possibilities for further discussion. We agree that certain areas within our diverse city
are not conducive for Short Term Rental operations: CDM, Newport Island, Peninsula Point and other
conclaves. Clearly, there are special circumstances such as lack of parking; limited ingress/egress; high
density & congestion with each of those neighborhoods that would logistically create extreme problems
for residents; and we agree that the disruptions of the quality of life in those areas are valid complaints.
It's why our company has chosen to not operate vacation rentals in those areas. To approach them
differently from the more tourist -friendly areas like the Peninsula might be advisable. (Not sure about
Balboa Island).
There will always be NIMBY's in every area. My husband and I chose to raise our own family on the 100
block of 35' Street on the Peninsula, in the middle of all property types. So we know first-hand the
areas that work and those that don't; likewise, we also know what companies properly operate both
long AND short term rentals and those that don't. All residents here know. It's why we're so passionate
about trying to do it right! It's our neighborhood too.
Future Proposal Concerns:
- Non -Owner Occupied STL unit (Single Family Unit) — 6 -Night Minimum Bookings (We need
clarification if this also includes Duplex or Multi -Family Units; we think it does). Currently, our
properties' off-season bread & butter revenue comes from 3 -night minimum bookings. To require 6
minimum nights will change the face of year-round vacation rentals, and only encourage more
properties to go back to 9 -month winter college students, which would be disastrous for our
community. We've worked hard to change that culture for 20+ years by introducing the year-round
vacation rental model to the peninsula. Would we rather have nice vacationing families or folks on
business trips, or college frat parties? This proposal would derail all of the improvements that have
been put in place during the off-season.
Owner Occupied STL (Duplex or Multi -Family Units) — 3 -Night Minimum Bookings. Our suggestion
would be to require this model ONLY IF there is no local professional management utilized to
maintain accountability of City Ordinances.
- To rely upon other cities' policies, such as Santa Monica, is not a helpful reference point for what
we have in Newport. It is irresponsible to take on a one -size -fits -all approach.
- We feel an answering service is not the answer. Would the answering service be funded only by
Short Term Rental fees? Will complaint calls for Long Term or Winter lease rentals also be directed
to the answering service? If so, why will Short Term Rentals bear the financial burden? If not, do we
still attempt to get action from NBPD to control Long Term & Winter rental nuisances?
Beachview Announcement:
To end on a positive note of agreement, we wanted to let you know about the inauguration of our Night
Patrol program for the Newport/Balboa Peninsula, where the majority of our Short Term and Long Term
Rentals are located. This program has been on our "wish list" of services for years in order to provide
consistent eyes and ears throughout our community after business hours on the most active nights of
the week. It is completely coincidental that our Night Patrol program is finally "rolling out" right when
the City is going to weigh in on requiring a "Nuisance Response Plan" from all property owners and
agents in order to renew a Short Term Lodging Permit annually.
We have hired a security -certified Beachview employee who patrols on an electric bike throughout the
areas where our vacation rentals are located on the Peninsula to ensure that our guests are complying
with all House Rules, as well as City Ordinances. For guests who need a "friendly reminder" of what we
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expect, our patrol ambassador will encourage guests with a courteous verbal reminder, accompanied by
a "Good Neighbor" flyer which lists the most important items that may need their attention. (see Flyer
attachment) Likewise, our Night Patrol will be able to see if our guests are being disturbed by neighbors
who are (or aren't) being managed by someone else. Please note that our Night Patrol employee is
strictly a messenger, ambassador and fact -finder: NOT an enforcer. He will circle back around to check
on the status of the guests that were given a flyer, and then report any further issues to our in-house,
24/7 emergency responders; and if necessary, to the Newport Beach Police.
Inaugural Run: Last Night! July 9, 2020
Patrols: Every Thurs, Fri, Sat, Sun, Mon
Time: 8:00 pm to 12:00 midnight
My apologies for such a lengthy message, but 18 pages of Ordinance 2020-15 covers quite a bit of
territory!
Thank you so much for your time — it truly is appreciated!
Connie Adnoff
(949) 466-7542 personal cell
Beachview Realty
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TO AVOID SIZABLE FINES OR EVICTION
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House Rules and the City's Noise Ordinance
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All guests & day visitors must comply with all
House Rules and the City's Noise Ordinance
throughout the occupancy period.
QUESTIONS?
Call our office: 949.673.2627
Review your signed Rental Agreement
Review the City's Noise Ordinance
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Item No. 3
July 11, 2020
Re: Short term rental code revisions- Owner 118 401h Street
To whom it may concern
Recently we've heard that there may be changes to the short term rental code but I have not been notified or
able to attend any meetings because of the coronavirus. We have been renting our property through Burr White
Realty for almost 20 years. Burr White rents to families who respect our property and so many families come
back year after year because of the wonderful summer memories they make.
If there is any chance of revising the code to eliminate weekly rentals, then you need to know the
disastrous impact it would have on ALL the properties on the Newport peninsula. If there is a big sell-off of
income properties, the flood of properties for sale will drive down the demand and values will decline
significantly.
If there are stricter enforcements needed, we would be in favor of that especially since I'm sure not all property
managers are as careful as Burr White. Or, if there is a "good neighbor" policy that is in the works, we'd be
happy to enforce it through Burr White.
On a personal note, if you were to eliminate weekly summer rentals, we would need to sell our properties. We
depend on the additional income from summer to help fund our retirement since my husband and I are both over
65 and retired.
We have pride of ownership and maintained our properties as if we lived in them ourselves. We have paid our
taxes to the city in a timely manner.
If there are any revisions to the code coming up, we ask that you delay any discussions until we can all
participate in person instead of risking our health and well-being at this time.
Sincerely,
Jill & David Paul, Askin Newport LLC
Rieff, Kim
From: Barbara A Barry <barbaraabarry@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 3:45 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short term rentals
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I support the short term rental ordinance you are voting on tomorrow.
Barbara A. Barry
Cell: 310-617-7302
429 Narcissus Ave.
Corona Del Mar, Ca
BarbaraABarry@gmail.com
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Randy Beck <rc@clubbeck.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 6:33 PM
To: DIANEBDIXON; jherdman2O4@icloud.com; joybrenner@me.com; Avery, Brad; Harp,
Aaron; Jurjis, Seimone; oneill4newport@gmail.com; Muldoon, Kevin; Duffield, Duffy
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Hello to all of our devoted city council members,
I have been a Newport Beach resident since 1988, and have lived on both the beachfront and bayfront. I
currently have a second home on the beachfront that my family uses for both family enjoyment, and
income as a short-term rental. In the eight years we have offered our home as a short-term rental, we
have not had one violation. I have been listening and participating at recent city council meetings, and it
is my understanding that the following terms are the main revisions to be made to the current short-term
lodging permits.
• 3 -night minimum stay per reservation.
• A "good -neighbor" policy to be clear for the landlords to understand.
• Being fined per violation, rather than losing your license after a certain number; assuming that there are
clear guidelines in place to specify an actual violation.
I moved from an rl to an r2 lot in order to be able to both enjoy the home with my family, and rent it out
as well. Please understand it cost me two -million dollars to do so, and without the ability to short-term
lease it; I will need to sell.
I have heard from several sources that the most complaints have come from people who are new to
Newport and the Peninsula. I don't think it is fair for a couple "newbie" residents to come in and try to
pressure and manipulate the city, just because they aren't happy with the long-standing atmosphere of
the beach/peninsula. Many of the short-term rental landlords have lived in Newport for decades, and
played active roles in positively building the community. Please don't let a small group of people come
in and ruin it for the rest of us, who have planned our, and our family's futures around the ability to
short-term rent our properties.
If I have misunderstood please let me know, however please do not continue to add changes that landlords are
not informed of. I have just been made aware that there is a Plan 2 of revisions to the short-term lodging
permits. I, along with many others, would be very appreciative if the council would hold off on passing any
further changes until they can be reviewed and discussed.
Thank You,
Randy Beck
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:14 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: STR Proposed Ordinance
From: Andre Brysha
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:13:22 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: STR Proposed Ordinance
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Please amend the parking restrictions in the proposed STR Ordinance. The parking restrictions are unfair to legally zoned
R-2 properties and enforcement will be impossible.
Best Regards,
Andre Brysha
andre@brysha.net 1949-254-3296
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 6:21 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Str ordinance
From: Laura Brown
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 6:20:37 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Str ordinance
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I'm writing with respect to the proposed str ordinance up for adoption tomorrow. I'm just seeing this for the first time
and am wondering if this language is new. I don't see any language from the June meeting. If this language - which is
quite extensive - is new, seems like homeowners should have more time to absorb and provide appropriate and
informed feedback. As such, I'm asking for a delay on the approval of the ordinance such that there can be reasonable
time for feedback.
Sincerely,
Laura
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Item No. 3
From: Alice Brownell <alicebrownell@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 9:56 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: We are against short term rentals on Balboa Island
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We have been Home owners on Balboa Island for 43 years. The awful change that has happened to our neighborhood
since short term rentals have come into our neighborhood have been so many rude people who have no regard for the
families that live here. Noisy and late night parties. I am a real estate broker and know the impact in property values that
short term rentals have on neighboring homes. They totally change the dynamics of the island neighborhood. Please
vote against short term rentals. It is unfortunate that our council representative has a short term rental on the Island
and he should not be able to vote on this issue As it is a conflict of interest. Short term rentals do not belong in
residential neighborhoods like Balboa Island or in Newport Beach.
Alice Brownell
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:55 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Short term rentals
From: AL BRUDER
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:55:07 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short term rentals
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I am a landlord that has short term rental on Balboa Island. It is not a crazy booze infested place, but more sedate and
peaceful. In no way can it compare to the 'Party peninsula'. One day notice is not fair either. People are booked for 2
weeks at a time for the summer.... Do I evict them in accordance with your decisions??
Owners can get their permits revoked because trash cans are left out incorrectly or not put
away in a timely manner. We never leave trash cans out.
- Owners are to provide a copy of the "good neighbor policy" (what is this?)
- Owners are to provide a "nuisance response plan" (what is this?)
- Getting a police call on a permitted property during a winter lease tenant vs. a guest on a
less than 31 night stay - should not count towards short term permit penalties. In 8 years of
rentals I have NEVER had police called to property for nuisance call.
- And many other changes with ZERO input from the 1,500 stakeholders in the City.
Can you answer my concerns? PLEASE
All Bruder
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:30 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Newport Island and Short Term Rentals
-----Original Message -----
From: Alfred Christensen <saybrook@mac.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:19 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Newport Island and Short Term Rentals
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Good morning,
My wife and I have been homeowners and full-time residents of Newport Island since 1998. Members of my wife's
family have been homeowners and full-time residents since 1950. My wife's grandparents, the Edwards, donated the
land that is now Newport Island Park to the city many years ago.
I'm writing today to voice my opposition to the proliferation of STRs in our RESIDENTIAL community. There are now
over 16 STRs in our neighborhood of 100+ homes. By allowing these permits you are essentially allowing hotel
businesses to operate in what is a residentially zoned and developed community. In the last couple of years as more of
these permits have been allowed it's been our experience that these short term renters show little respect for the
people who live here. lust in the last couple of weeks I've been awakened in the middle of the night by drunken people
outside our windows screaming that they are lost and can't find their way home. Not to mention the fireworks that
seem to occur more and more frequently (with the apparent lack of interest from the NBPD).
The quality of life suffers tremendously in a neighborhood where these STRs are allowed. I get it - Newport Beach has
virtually no economy beyond tourism. But these permits should not be allowed in traditionally residential
neighborhoods that had no history. Keep them where they've always been - further down the Peninsula and the ocean
side of Balboa Boulevard. Please don't give in to the STR owners and politically connected businesses that support
them.
One of the charms of Newport Island for us has always been it's supportive community vibe. The STRs have most
definitely had a negative impact on the neighborhood. At least try to preserve the quality of life for some portions
Newport Beach. Keep businesses where they belong - keep them off Newport Island please!
Regards,
Alfred (Chris) Christensen
3905 Channel Place
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Rieff, Kim
From: Doug Foster <dfoster@teleport.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 3:58 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Cc: dburns@teleport.com; Doug Foster
Subject: Proposed Ordinance Amendment for Short Term Lodging within the City
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As many people have just recently been informed of this proposal, please delay voting until owners have sufficient time
to fully review.
One day notice is not sufficient time as many lawyers are not available for counsel.
Kind Regards,
Diane Burns
Virus -free. wvvw, avast. corn
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:37 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Villa Rentals - Input for July 14, 2020 City Council Meeting - Short Term Lodging
Ordinance Revisions
From: Pat Chamberlain
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:36:44 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Cc: Navarrete, Monique
Subject: Villa Rentals - Input for July 14, 2020 City Council Meeting - Short Term Lodging Ordinance Revisions
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Hello -
I just wanted to send a quick email with some thoughts on the proposed revisions/amendments to the current
ordinances in place.
Third Party Online Platforms
1. Villa Rentals takes pride in not only providing a memorable vacation for our guests but more importantly
maintaining the quiet enjoyment of the community. We spend most of our time vetting each request and
actually turn away potential reservations more than you would think. With that being said, I feel the most
glaring issue in today's vacation rental market is an operators limitations on turning down unwanted
reservations from the third party platforms. We have listed our properties on Airbnb, Expedia, TripAdvisor and
Booking.com and no longer use them as they frown upon cancelling or turning away reservations. They are very
guest heavy in all areas and really restrict a hosts ability to deal with problems leaving the guest feeling
empowered in their actions.
I feel that the proposed amendments will be fine but don't really attack the root of what needs to happen. The
third party companies handicapping a hosts ability to properly vet and cancel is really what needs to be
regulated. All these third party platforms care about is their bottom line ... not the community in which they
operate. The only one we still use is VRBO and that is because they allow us to operate as a hosts should by
allowing us to have complete control of who we finally rent to.
I understand your desire to ultimately make the owner of the property responsible for who they rent to but my
experience is that they (whether they use an agent or they do it themselves) aren't' really the ones in
control. Without using the above mentioned platforms now ... I am in complete control.
Real Time Enforcement Education:
1. 1 feel that the Newport Beach Police Officers aren't educated in the short term lodging laws. I say this because
we did have an incident where a large party was going on (Airbnb booking of course) and I asked for police back
up to kick the guests out. The officers on scene were saying it was a civil matter and that I had to go through the
courts etc etc. The guests were in violation of multiple ordinances and should have been issued a DAC and or a
LUGO. The officers would not enforce either one leaving me high and dry in my ability to remedy the situation
in real time. I count on the officers support when remedying a situation in real time ... whether its to get them to
fall in line or be removed and this situation exploited a huge hole in an operators ability to do what you are
asking us to do. Having a 24 hour on call person that can come down and remedy a situation doesn't really do
any good if the officers aren't willing to aid in that process. Furthermore, I feel the officers are hesitant to issue
LUGOS or DACS and I'm not really quite sure. It only seems to be something they do if it is in the early morning
hours but there are times when guests are really rowdy in the early afternoon and need to be dealt with. My
situation was at about 7pm.
DACALIGO Paperwork:
2. One thing I have noticed the last few years is that the owners are receiving DAC or LUGO notifications months
after the satiation occurs. This is a huge problem as we rely on that paperwork to enforce the violations per the
terms of the agreement. In some cases ... the paperwork is never actually sent. Code enforcement is quick to
send a fine per the short term lodging guidelines but that is the first time an owner actually finds out there was a
violation. Also, there seems to be a disconnect in the code as it pertains to a unit with a short term lodging
permit. I have properties that are 9 month rentals from September to June and then are short term vacation
rentals in the summer months. Code enforcement issued a fine per the short term rental guidelines even
though it was in February during a long term tenancy. I'm still waiting on clarity from code enforcement with
regard to this issue.
3. 1 bring all of this up because without the supporting paperwork flowing swiftly to the owner ... they may not be
aware of problems that occurred until months later not allowing them the time to remedy problems per your
proposed amendments in tomorrow's meeting. They could have 3 or 4 violations but not even know about it
due to the severe lag time in the notices sent and then the permit gets suspended???
I appreciate your time in reviewing my concerns above.
Patrick Chamberlain
Villa Rentals, Inc.
427 311t Street
Newport Beach CA 92663
949-675-4912 Office
949-795-4038 Cell
Villarentalsinc.com
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Harp, Aaron
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:34 AM
To: Brown, Leilani
Subject: FW: Short term Lodging Ordinance- owner/permit holder concerns about weekly rental
opportunities being abolished -
From: Lisa Clifford <cliffl@me.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 9:56 PM
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<sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov>; oneill4newport@gmail.com; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>;
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Dear Newport Beach City Council Members,
I am a long time property owner, of a family home filled with heart, soul, hard work and memories, that is also a short term
weekly rental property/permit holder here on the peninsula.
It has just come to my attention that there is a major rewrite of the Short Term lodging Newport Beach municipal code that
would drastically impact my ability to keep using this family home and bring my long time orange county resident
multigenerational family together yearly, between short term rentals, to enjoy and relive old memories, and to create new
ones with the younger generation in our home. We are able to enjoy it and the history of the area that we were a part of
creating, and pass these experiences on to our younger family members to carry forward by being able to weekly rent our
property short term to off set costs of keeping and maintaining the property and keep some open time for us.
My child hood vacation home, after I transitioned to my ownership as I did everything I could to save it for the family, has
been a short term rental for about 15 years I believe-- we have life long friendships with other vacation rental families that
return year after year to our sweet neighborhood. That is how my family fell in love with the area over 70 years ago,
renting the same place for 38 years and eventually buying our own family vacation home.lt is shocking that the sweet little
neighborhoods of small children splashing and growing up in the bay on their yearly tradition beach house rental vacation
trip would cease! And that I also, with all of the hard work I've done, to manage finances, schedules and to short term
weekly rent to keep this home and tradition in my family for generations to come may come to a stop! I am a cancer
survivor— I come to this home in between vacation renters to heal and do my check up scans at our wonderful Hoag
Hospital. This home, and the short term rental agreement, schedule and rental income is part of my livelihood, my college
plans for my daughter, my health and healing, and my total retirement plan. I cannot make my mortgage payments, or
home improvements on the property, without the short term rental income to offset it, and I cannot enjoy my home which
has been in my family between generations without the short term weekly rental approach.
The families that rent my house come year after year, their children are growing up here and creating their own memories
here and they are part of our wonderful neighborhood. My short term weekly renters have not damaged or defaced or
littered the streets and beaches. We have never had an incident violating any good neighbor understanding or policy. I
have never had an official complaint from the neighbors ( who have my personal contact info and would definitely call if
there was ever a problem) of loud parties, too much noise or too much commotion or litter or destruction. Never. In fact,
what I usually get from my neighbors is wonderful reports about the sweet little polite family and darling children who
stayed, and hoping they will come back again next year. And reports of friendships developing with my returning tenants --
they look forward to my tenants returning!
I pay for my permit and I pay my TOT tax timely. I of course am in favor of strict rules to protect my home and my
neighbors, and wanting all who rent their homes to hold permits, pay the proper fees and taxes and follow the rules, but
rules that do not limit my ability to rent it to weekly vacationers who have been physically greeted, vetted and signed the
proper contracts and are looking forward to taking care of the place so that they can come back next year too.
For me personally-- not being able to short term weekly rent my home would cause family disruption, incredible financial
destruction, destroy my retirement plan, completely impact negatively my ability to pay my mortgage on this property and
my full time home, greatly impact my ability to pay for my child's ADA learning disability education costs and future college
education, and put and end to years of family gatherings and traditions at our sweet bay beach, not allow me a place for
personal healing and a place to stay during my cancer check ups and scans, and personally crush every goal I have
worked so hard for for 30 years to save this home for myself and the family, by turning this home into a short term rental,
so that I could keep it in the family, share it with the family and provide the above.
I am crushed. I am crushed by the thought of short term weekly rentals ceasing in the area. Not only crushed, but now
completely worried about my health and financial future and the future of my child.
What I see in the area is obvious and certain destruction and nuisances caused by day use visitors. There seems to be a
growing disregard and disrespect by day use visitors for both private property and the public beaches with trash, vape
pens, cigarettes, profanity and drinking on the beach. I see day use visitors bring dogs and alcohol to the public beaches,
smoking cigarettes and vape pens on the beach, guzzling beers, blaring offensive music riddled with profanity ( all are
prohibited) ( and tossing their cigarettes and trash on the beach as if our beach is their personal ash tray for the day),
swearing loudly and profusely right in front of me and my daughter and other, you can tell, short term rental vacationing
families with their little kids playing in the sand. And I watch the police and the lifeguards walk or drive RIGHT by these
disruptive duos, small groups, or even large gatherings, ignoring their disregard and violation of the clearly posted city
ordinances, without saying a word- not even a stop and a warning. I would LOVE to see very strict rules enforced for day
visitors. I would love to see a policeman get out of his truck and say " NO DOGS ON THE BEACH AT NOON" and boom
write a ticket, and say" NO SMOKING ON THE BEACH" and boom write a ticket, and say" NO ALCOHOL ON THE
BEACH MAY I SEE YOUR ID" and boom write a ticket and save a life, maybe many. And, I don't want to be afraid to ask
a group of loud, drinking, smoking, swearing visitors to stop yelling profanity constantly so every person and child within
500 feet can hear the F word 250 times by the time they go home and having to move our blankets to get away from the
cigarette and vape smoke ( this is no exaggeration). Why aren't the police stopping this abusive and destructive in clear
violation of POSTED city ordinance day use behavior? Why aren't they stopping and fining this bad in -violation behavior?
I am a dog owner, but short term and long term residents KNOW the rules about dogs on the beach and comply and
support it. Day use visitors with a dog on the beach at noon tied to their cooler of beers, clearly do not.
Short term vacationers who come back year after year do not want garbage on their vacation beach either and therefore
short term vacationers/renters take care of things. Where major work needs to be done by the city to protect our wonderful
and clean community ( but I notice is getting less clean with these unruly and trash tossing day visitors who no one is
warning or stopping or ticketing), is with enforcing the rules with day visitors and their coolers of booze, clouds of cigarette
and vape smoke, use it and lose it trash tossed on the beach, and the bar scene... not by keeping sweet little families with
babies building sand castles away from a weekly summer vacation tradition of splashing at the beach and spending
vacation dollars on dinners, salt water taffy, souvenir t shirts, and Balboa Bars.
Please delay any major revisions of code to the Short Term Lease (STL) ordinance 2020 especially during the
coronavirus surges preventing me from being at the council meeting in person.
Please do discuss the problem of unruly day use visitors to the area and the lack of enforcement of clearly posted city
ordinances at the entrance to every Newport Beach access walk way. Beginning here, on enforcing current ordinances,
would be a great place to start for some major beach and behavior clean up and control and the maintaining of the clean
and safe and family oriented beach culture Newport has offered for generations.
NOT PERMITTED: Glass containers, caterers and other commercial businesses may not operate on the beach,
picnic area, or parking lots. NO amplified sound or music, food/drink or product sales, displays, or giveaway's,
smoking, bounce houses, water slides, fireworks, and tents.
10.04.010 Drinking in Public.
No person shall drink or consume any alcoholic beverage, or possess any can, bottle or other receptacle
containing any alcoholic beverage which has been opened, or a seal broken, or the contents of which have been
partially removed, in or on any public street or alley, public sidewalk, public or private parking lot, public restroom,
public pier, private pier open to the public upon the payment of any fee, public beach, vacant lot, or public
park......
Thank you
Lisa Clifford
Peninsula home owner/Short term lodging permit holder
Lisa Clifford
Art Direction I Design
408.656.6411
cliff 1(a)-me.com
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Item No. 3
From: Maxine Cohen <maxxxxcohen@icloud.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 3:11 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: AirBnB
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I live in the Flower Streets. We are a crowded community. As you know, many lots have 2 units and some have 3, many
of which are rentals. This is an upscale bedroom community and the transience and added noise created by short-term
rentals diminishes the quality of life of the residents. Because of the high density, noise carries easily. I would hope that
in a city like Newport Beach, the quality of life of its residents would be by far its number one priority.
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 3:32 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Short term rental restrictions slated for discussion and vote Tuesday evening
Importance: High
From: Charles Cortright
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 3:32:12 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office; O'Neill, William; Brenner, Joy; Dixon, Diane; Avery, Brad; Herdman, Jeff; Duffield, Duffy; Muldoon,
Kevin
Cc: Angela Cortright
Subject: Short term rental restrictions slated for discussion and vote Tuesday evening
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To City of Newport Beach City Council Members:
Really not sure how this thing was able on get on the agenda. It is totally unreasonable.
Please do not vote for or support this.
Thanks in advance for your positive assistance on this.
Regards,
Chuck Cortright, founder/owner Spa Gregorie's
(949)933-0455
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Item No. 3
From: gfelik@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2020 10:33 AM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: short term rental
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To whom it may concern:
Please do not ban short term leasing. During this covid crisis, we need all of the help that we can get
to generate income to support our families. The area in Newport that short term leasing occurs, is
dependent on tourism. By banning short-term rentals, you are further exasperating an already very
difficult situation for homeowners in Newport and the businesses that rely on the revenue that
vacationers bring to our community.
Please do not ban short term leasing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We all need the revenue to survive this pandemic
Greg and Gina Felikian
216 21 St Street
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Rieff, Kim Item No. 3
From: Nicole Felikian <nfelikian@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 12:33 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Newport Beach Hosting Laws
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Newport Beach City Clerk,
I am writing to you on behalf of my family as we are Newport Beach homeowners that are against the banning of short-
term rentals in the area. As a LIC Irvine alumn, I am very familiar with the area and have experience in both short term
and long term rentals in Newport Beach.
With the recent impacts of the pandemic, each city and industry have seen the decline of tourism this summer. Although
we would like to remain optimistic about the virus, the likelihood that families and travelers will resume their annual
vacations in hotels seems like a thing of the past. Now, more than ever, people are paying more attention to who they
interact with, where they are choosing to stay and the level of risk that some hotels pose when thinking about
cleanliness and even central air systems that are shared in hotel buildings.
By eliminating the availability of short term rentals, not only will the city be suffering from a decline in hotel visits, but
more restaurants and retail stores that rely on these high seasons will also be forced out of business because there are
not enough customers passing through their doors. By allowing people to book short-term rentals, it helps aid the
"staycation" travelers, feel more at home by enjoying the beautiful city of Newport Beach.
Short term rental owners know that there is a strict guideline for noise nuisance and aim to respect their neighbors.
Those rental owners that do not abide by these rules should be penalized, but don't let the actions of a few dictate the
future of the majority. Whether the property is a single-family or multi -family home, there should be short-term rentals
allowed in order to help the homeowners of these properties, but also to encourage foot -traffic in the small businesses
in the area that really need it.
Thank you,
Nicole Felikian
562-652-1083 1 NFelikian(aD-gmail.com
Rieff, Kim
From: nancy gardner <ngardner636@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 11:20 AM
To: Dept - City Council; City Clerk's Office
Subject: STIR
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
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Dear Council Members:
I had hoped to be at the meeting, but with the recent uptick in COVID cases I am hunkering down again. Most --or
maybe all -of you do not live next to a Short Term Rental. In my case, I didn't move next to one. I lived thirty odd years
with owner -occupied dwellings on each side. That changed, and it is not a pleasant experience. I await each weekend
with trepidation. Will it be a nice family next to me, or will I be driven to close all the windows, put on noise -canceling
headphones and be a prisoner? In both situations the owner takes in the rent money. In the latter, I pay the price. I
have listened to Mr. Batley and others describe how they actively manage their rentals. Unfortunately, there are a lot
of rentals out there that do not have that kind of management, so please provide the tools to protect the quiet
enjoyment of our homes.
On another note, it is distressing to all of us to see the surge in cases and the impacts this causes. Every health authority
I have read says masks help stop the spread of the virus. I don't know why this has become a political issue in some
areas, but I urge you to set an example and wear masks at the council sessions. It's easy enough to pull down the masks
when you want to speak.
Nancy Gardner
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Rieff, Kim
From: trvintoomuch@aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 9:08 AM
To: Dept - City Council
Cc: intdncr@aol.com; msm619@ymail.com
Subject: Ref; Newport Island STR
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Item No. 3
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To the city council of Newport Beach:
As homeowners who are full time residence at 405 39th street on Newport Island, we are 100%
opposed to allowing STR.
Given the amount of construction on our small island, congestion has been a terrible
inconvenience but accepted as something which will result in improving our community.
How does STR improve the value of our community? Allowing it to be part of the war zone is not a
value added strategy.
The city has expended money with a complete renovation of our park. Patterson Construction is
nearing completing on 3 water front properties being marketed at $61VI each. There is one newly
constructed house on the market, 4 houses under construction with 2 planned for demolition. At
most there are only 100 physical properties with 10% having construction related workers and
equipment daily for another 1-2 years. We have very limited parking and the new construction
has extended into the alley and further limited parking behind the structures.
Allowing STR will only add to the restricted parking, increase the traffic congestion, noise and
potentially an element which would not treat the park in the manner that a residence would.
The city has not been able to control the dozens of youths that jump daily off the bridge, how does it
plan to control the addition of STR.
Please do not allow this to proceed.
Larry Stolzenberg
Carol Ghelarducci
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:33 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Short Term Rentals on Newport Island
From: Penny Gilbert <peennyg@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:32 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Short Term Rentals on Newport Island
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I am writing to you today to suggest that you adopt the Short Term Rental ordinance before you.
I am the owner of 409 38th St., a property that has been owned by the Gilbert family since 1946. Currently my
son and his young family live there with me and since we are surrounded on both sides by short term rentals,
even before the Coronavirus pandemic, his children have not had the freedom of movement that he and his
sister had growing up due to the transient nature of the rentals. Now even from our patios and decks do we
feel in danger of the virus when outside as the properties in question are only 3 feet away from my property
line. Many times we have been disturbed by noise and talking after 10:00 PM. If you'll look at the police log
you'll see that each week there are calls to the 400 block on 38th St. due to "talking". The lower unit at 411
38th St. seems to be rented to persons under the age of 21 who spend each evening in their patio talking,
drinking and inconsiderately partying. The upper unit is rented at the moment to a group of persons who are
motorcycle enthusiasts and travel in a pack. Both units have been temporarily leased for 3 months or longer
so that they no longer need to conform to the Short Term rules but the permits are still active.
It is imperative that you continue to protect our neighborhoods. The Short Term Rental business is NOT
compatible with properties that are only 6 feet apart with the current setbacks.
Please note that many of the letters that have been submitted opposed to the ordinance before you are also
from Real Estate professionals and absentee owners who make a business of renting their properties and not
the pensioners that need the additional income and have owned the property for many years. Perhaps those
who have multiple permits could be considered hotels.
Sincerely,
Penelope Gilbert
409 38th St.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(760) 861-2499
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: Walter Gonzales (ELCA) <wagonzales@expediagroup.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 8:14 AM
To: Avery, Brad; Dixon, Diane; Duffield, Duffy; Herdman, Jeff, Brenner, Joy; Muldoon, Kevin;
O'Neill, William
Cc: Jurjis, Seimone; City Clerk's Office; Walter Gonzales (ELCA)
Subject: Newport Beach City Council July 1S Hearing - Item #3 Short -Term Lodging
Attachments: Newport Beach STIR Proposal Letter 071420.pdf
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Dear Mayor O'Neill and Members of the Newport Beach City Council,
Thank you for the continued opportunity to comment on the City of Newport Beach's efforts to regulate short-term
rentals (STRs). We are grateful for the on-going dialogue with city staff.
We are supportive of Newport Beach's proposed STIR ordinance and grateful for the cooperative nature of our on-going
discussions. We commend you and your colleagues on your willingness to collaborate with us on the hosting platform
responsibilities.
It is important to note that this proposal states hosting platform obligations will arise only when the Finance Director
contacts the hosting platform in writing. Because the criteria the Finance Director will use to determine which hosting
platforms to contact and related timing of the contact are unclear, hosting platforms may be required to engage with the
Finance Director to understand how to reconcile the legislation's obligations with their current business model.
Again, we are deeply grateful for the City's efforts to engage with Expedia Group as part of this process. We look forward
to continuing our work with you to identify sustainable, workable, and legal ways to assist Newport Beach's efforts to
increase compliance with local regulations. Please feel free to contact me at wagonzales@exp diagroup.com or 512-505-
1615 with any questions.
Sincerely,
Walter R. Gonzales
Government Affairs Manager, Southwest Region
1 1920 Alterra Parkway
Austin, Texas 78758
Direct: 512.505.1615
wagonzales@expediagroup.com
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Newport Beach City Council
Will O'Neill, Mayor
City Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dear Mayor O'Neill and Members of the Newport Beach City Council,
Thank you for the continued opportunity to comment on the City of Newport
Beach's efforts to regulate short-term rentals (STRs). We are grateful for the on-
going dialogue with city staff.
We are supportive of Newport Beach's proposed STIR ordinance and grateful for
the cooperative nature of our on-going discussions. We commend you and your
colleagues on your willingness to collaborate with us on the hosting platform re-
sponsibilities.
It is important to note that this proposal states hosting platform obligations will
arise only when the Finance Director contacts the hosting platform in writing. Be-
cause the criteria the Finance Director will use to determine which hosting plat-
forms to contact and related timing of the contact are unclear, hosting platforms
may be required to engage with the Finance Director to understand how to rec-
oncile the legislation's obligations with their current business model.
Again, we are deeply grateful for the City's efforts to engage with Expedia Group
as part of this process. We look forward to continuing our work with you to iden-
tify sustainable, workable, and legal ways to assist Newport Beach's efforts to in-
crease compliance with local regulations. Please feel free to contact me at y a ,n,;..
,Ls_�u7`xor 512-505-1615 with any questions.
Sincerely,
Walter R. Gonzales
Government Affairs Manager
Expedia Group
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Rieff, Kim Item No. 3
From: Peter Guyer <peter@athenaintl.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 11:19 AM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short-term rentals - potential new ordinance
Importance: High
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Dear Newport Beach City Council,
I was informed that there will be a vote tomorrow on banning short-term rentals in Newport Beach. As an owner of two
homes on Balboa Island for over 20 years, I am adamantly opposed to banning short-term rentals. Please do NOT pass
this ordinance to ban short term rentals in Newport Beach.
My Mother lived on Balboa Island for over 20 years, and recently had to be re -located to a dementia assisted living
facility. The only way we can pay for this expensive facility is to rent her former home on Balboa Island to short-term
guests. If we are prevented from offering short-term rentals, then we will not be able to afford my Mother's
facility. This would cause great stress on our family, and may require job losses in order to care for my Mother.
Please do NOT pass an ordinance to ban short-term rentals in Newport Beach.
We have paid a lot of property taxes — and continue to do so — and we will not be able to remain in Newport Beach if
short-term rentals are banned.
Thank you.
Peter Guyer
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Item No. 3
From: Lori Hamel <lorihamel@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 6:42 AM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Oridinance 2020-15 Short Term Lodging
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RE ORDINANCE 2020-15
Dear City Council Members,
I am a resident and homeowner in CDM in the flower streets with a STL unit in my back unit and
I live in the front.
I am not even sure where to begin with the issues with the new proposed ordinance. It is not
well -thought out or well -worded. It is also not conducive to a city that depends heavily on
tourism with revenue from transient taxes as well as other revenue from shopping, eating,
parking, etc. of such tourists. It seems from the tone that the city is basically out to revoke all
STL permits by including some unreasonable provisions that are impossible for permit holders
to enforce or obey.
Here are some specific examples of areas that I have issues with:
5.95.047 — B
How exactly is it UNLAWFUL for a transient user to ever park on a street (if there is an available
parking spot)? And if it is, then how do you expect me to enforce this with the transient user?
And which streets are unlawful exactly? So, a transient user could not even park on the street
to unload their items? Or park on a city street near a restaurant while not at the rental? This
must be re -worded as it's unclear and unfair.
5.95.045 - 13
According to this, I would not be able to park in my own garage as I have to ensure ALL
available parking spots are available for the transient user. I currently share half the garage
with my transient user. This has to be removed.
5.95.045 — 17
It is unbelievable that a transient user can't make any sounds until 10am when the city allows
construction to start at lam.
5.95.045 — 20- B and 5.95.045 — 9 A
According to this provision, I SHALL RESPOND TO ANY CALL RELATED TO THE UNITL
WITHIN 30 MINTUES." This is ridiculous. So, I must have a phone next to my side at all times
and respond immediately... for example when sleeping in the middle of the night or during an
hour-long work call during the day. If don't respond to it in 30 minutes then that would be a
violation - and if that happened twice then I could have my permit suspended? This is a VERY
unreasonable condition to put on us.
5.95.045-9A
According to this specific wording, I "MUST BE LOCATED WITHING 25 MILES" of my rental at
all times. So, if I drove to Long Beach for a few hours, then I would be violation according to
this ordinance.
5.95.045 — 20- B
The city manager can make up any new standards they want? I am not okay with giving them
that authority.
5.95.030 G
There is no guidance on the NUISANCE RESPONSE PLAN we must provide, however a plan
deemed inadequate by the Finance Director may deny us getting a permit.
5,95.045-3
We book rentals on a hosting platform such as AirBnB, so how are we supposed to enter into a
specific WRITTEN AGREEMENT for each SLT rental? Is it allowed to just have this info posted
on the listing? This is very unclear and problematic.
5.95.045-2
Why does a transient user have to be 21? They can vote or go to war at age 18. We use
feedback and other criteria ourselves to monitor transient users that want to rent. Age alone
should not prohibit a rental.
Answering service:
There is discussion of increased costs for an answering service in the city staff report, but it is
not spelled out in ordinance or explained what such service will provide and why it's necessary
and the cost increase to the lodging permit fee is not available. Can you please provide us with
more information about this idea and why it's necessary to spend over $27,000 a year for it.
Good Neighbor Policy
I have searched for the Good Neighbor Policy (mentioned in ordinance) on the city website and
I can't find it.
Notices and Input
I was at the city council meeting in February (regarding the last revision of this ordinance) and
also wrote in letters. It was my understanding the committee was going to reach out to us
specifically for input and not only did they not, but they came up with this new ordinance and no
notice was sent to any of permit holders of such new proposed changes. How is that even
possible that you don't have to notice us as existing permit holders? As a resident and permit
holder, should it be my burden to check the city agenda EVERY two weeks to see if you are
proposing any changes for our permits? If a house near us is pulling a permit, then we are sent
notices. The same should be true if you want to change the ordinance for existing STL permit
holders. Or at least make STL permits a specific opt -in item on sign-up for notices on the
website.
Lori Hamel
711 Jasmine Ave CDM
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Rieff, Kim Item No. 3
From: Albert <a1berthanna714@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 1:17 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short term rentals
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I understand the city and the homeowners concern however it is my livelihood and my only retirement income, it is only
for couple of month out of the year and it was always a summer fun spot for the last 50 years.
It would be a tremendous loss to me and my family and the city and the vendors and the taxes would be lost if you
deprive us from this income.
As I have lived here since 1973 living on the ocean front most of my neighbors and the home owners on the peninsula,
they use it as a second home and sometimes they don't show up for years at a time. I hope you take this in
consideration.
Thank you for understanding and may God keep your family city in good health.
1 -with this be a public hearing or I can speak, may I attend?
2 -Will this be a temporary order due to COVID-19 or will this be a long-term resolution?
3 -will the city compensate or subsidize the loss of income at this time?
Albert Hanna
714-448-0126
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: Lin He <neterch@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 10:57 AM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Opposition of minimum of 4 -night stay
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To Whom It May Concern,
I am a resident and a short-term rental owner in Newport Beach. I oppose the limit of 4 -day minimum stay as it is an
artificial number and makes no significant difference to the well being of the city's residents.
Thanks,
Lin
"Design * Build * Investment"
hftt)://www.RellionDBI.com
Cell: (949) 209-9896
Office: (949) 209-9610
LHe@Rellionlnc.com
DRE #- 01872102 CSL6 #: 996937
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:23 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Delay vote on short term lodging and give homeowners a chance to give input
From: Jennifer Hofer
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:22:38 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Delay vote on short term lodging and give homeowners a chance to give input
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We just bought a new construction home this year, 218 Onyx on Balboa Island, in a 1031 Tax Exchange. The Federal
Government gave us a property tax break on our previous home sale in order to buy a commercial property. A home for
short term rentals is one of them.
May short term lodging permit holders suggest additions, omissions, and examples of real life renting experiences
before there are changes?
Jen Hofer
949/285-3757
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2020 3:39 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Ordinance 2020-15
From: Colleen Howes
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2020 3:38:58 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Brenner, Joy; City Clerk's Office; Harp, Aaron
Cc: O'Neill, William; Avery, Brad; Herdman, Jeff; Muldoon, Kevin; Dixon, Diane; Duffield, Duffy; Jurjis, Seimone; Jacobs,
Carol; Leung, Grace
Subject: Ordinance 2020-15
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To the Newport Beach City Council member regarding ordinance 2020-15.
I strongly urge you to vote to reject ordinance 2020-15 at the July 14th meeting.
I am honestly baffled at the relentless attempts to make it difficult for the legitimate short term lodging permit holders
in this city to continue as responsible citizens, especially considering these harsh times when many of us have lost
substantial revenue due to Covid-19.
There are several items that I agree with but the overall mood of the ordinance is punitive and many assumptions are
not substantiated. It describes the tourists who visit our City as "burdens" and that Police and Fire Departments
"Frequently" respond to complaints of noise, disturbances. But it does not say what "frequently" means. There are no
numbers put to this, no study done to show that these claims are true. These claims are categorically untrue and the City
Council themselves have refuted these claims in the past, but now they are adding it into the wording on this ordinance.
Police logs also bear this out to be true that STR guests percentage -wise receive far fewer calls than long term renters.
The ordinance continues disparaging STR's and falsely asserting that there are "Numerous incidents involving excessive
noise, disorderly conduct, vandalism, overcrowding, traffic congestion, illegal vehicle parking and accumulation of
refuse".
If passed the ordinance would require all renters to be over the age of 21- seriously? Once you are 18 you can be sent to
war to defend our country and you have the right to vote but the City of Newport Beach doesn't want them renting in
their City?
There is wording that states all STL permit holders must have on-site parking available for the renters. This simply is not
possible with many areas including Balboa Island. Will the city revoke the permits of those who do not have on site
parking? How on earth can this requirement be justified for short term rental when it is not required for monthly
renters? Again a very unjust burden on STL permit holders.
There is also a provision to hire an outsourced answering service which is anticipated to cost $27,000 per year (not
including first year implementation costs). To offset the increase in any additional costs, staff will complete fee study
and return to City Council with a revised short term lodging permit fee from the current amount of $103 per year. HOW
MUCH?? Not included of course.
As I read on, I see that the City Manager will have the power to insist on an inspection of your property and will have
the right to make a permit holder replace, modify and repair, unspecified items and if the homeowner does not comply,
there can be fines levied or permits revoked.
This whole ordinance screams inequality and government over -reaching of power. I honestly wonder why the City
Council or at least a few of the Council members want to dissuade and penalize the honest permit Holders? Last year
alone the fees and taxes on STL generated nearly $4million !! If we all decide to go back to 30 day plus rentals, the city
would not get any of that revenue. What on earth are you thinking?
I urge you to stop the never ending attack on the legitimate Short Term Lodging permit holders in the City of Newport
and vote no on this ordinance.
Respectfully,
Colleen Howes
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:37 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Ordinance 2020-15
From: Colleen Howes
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:36:23 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Cc: O'Neill, William; Brenner, Joy; Avery, Brad; Duffield, Duffy; Dixon, Diane; Herdman, Jeff; Muldoon, Kevin
Subject: Ordinance 2020-15
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To the Newport Beach City Council Re: Ordinance 2020-15
I would like to strongly recommend the City Council does NOT pass ordinance 2020-15 this evening. While I understand
the Council is under pressure to make some changes to the current short term lodging ordinance, there are several
items in this current proposed ordinance that concern me, especially Chapter 5.95 Section 5.95.045 item 13.
"13. The owner shall ensure that all available parking spaces onsite, which may include garage,
carport, and driveway spaces, as well as tandem parking are available for the transient user,
occupant or guest of the short term lodging unit. The owner shall disclose the number of parking
spaces available onsite and shall inform the transient user, occupant and/or guest that street
parking may not be available.
I would like to respectfully ask to change this item to exempt all owner -occupied units from the required on-site
parking regulation. I believe this is an invasion of privacy and unsafe for the homeowner, as most of us also have
personal belongings in our garages. If the lodgers are parked in our garage, are we to park on the street? This would not
solve any parking issues.
Thank you for your consideration.
Respectfully,
Colleen Howes- Aresponsible STL permit holder in Corona del Mar.
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: Alex Izbicki <alexforhomes@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 10:01 AM
To: City Clerk's Office
Cc: Jodi Patrich
Subject: Short term rentals in Newport Beach
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Hello, as a resident of Newport Beach I must say that I find your review of short term rentals in Newport Beach to be
completely out of line and encroaching upon property owners right to do as they please with their properties, as long as
it falls under the guidelines of zoning laws. If someone wants to rent a home out for even one day 7 days or 7 hours, it's
is their right. We have rules and regulations as well as a police force in place to make sure that whoever is occupying the
property adheres to the laws of Newport Beach.
Bringing forth anything that encroaches upon a property owners right to do as they please with the property,Again, as
long as it falls within the guidelines of zoning laws is absolutely egregious and out of line with the purpose of our city
laws.
If a homeowner wants to take the risk and put their home in a position where it might be damaged that is their
prerogative. Again, we have laws and a police force to make sure that nothing that takes place in the property ever gets
out of hand. This is the way it is and this is the way it should remain.
Most importantly, many Newport Beach property owners are seniors who depend on rental income to supplement the
meager Social Security payments and retirement they receive. Changing this dynamic would have a harsh impact on
seniors who depend on cash flow for in-house care, grocery delivery and other amenities that are not cheap.
For these reasons, I urge you to a vote resounding "No" regarding ANY changes to laws impacting property owners and
their right to utilize their properties as they please as long as it complies with zoning regulations.
For these reasons above I urge you to vote a resounding NO on any changes to current property owners rights in
respects to renting of their property.
Thank you for your time,
Alex Izbicki
301 Onyx Ave.
Newport Beach, CA 92662
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July 14, 2020
Rieff, Kim Item No. 3
From: Patricia Janssen <wwrealty@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 2:55 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short Term Rentals
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Please make sure this is submitted to the meeting tomorrow. I am sending it now before the 5:00 pm deadline.
I am asking the City Council to pass an ordinance not allowing short term rentals especially on Balboa Island. Our island
has turned into Coney Island. I live here and the residents have been negatively impacted by daily and weekly rentals.
One parking space which usually isn't provided is not enough for 8-10 guests. On our street alone there are as many as
five cars for one rental. The full time residents have no where to park their guests cars. In addition this type of use brings
noise, parties and disrespectful behaviors. I know that the bed tax revenue to the city is an incentive to allow this type of
hotel use but it is not fair to the residents that live here. The areas in the City that these rentals exist are not in a
commercial zone. Let the hotels get the occupancy and the city will see an increase on the bed tax revenue where it
should be.
I have attended other meetings on this subject and heard the City will set up a hotline to have people call in with issues
or non compliance with the rules. We were also told to call the police also. It doesn't make economic sense to have the
City get in the property management business nor is it the police department's job to be a babysitter. Also there will be
no way to control the parking problems.
This is a serious problem that is out of control. There are more short term rentals then ever before. It has negatively
impacted so many areas that the cities of Huntington and Laguna Beaches have passed ordinances not allowing this use.
Owners have a thirty day minimum on rentals. Many homeowners associations have this requirement in place to avoid
the hotel type of use.
Please seriously consider my request. I speak on behalf of many.
If you have any questions I can be reached at 949-683-7327.
Thank you.
Patti Janssen
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 5:46 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Staff Report Agenda Item #3 and Attachment A - Ordinance No 2020 - 15
From: Steve Jones
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 5:45:36 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Staff Report Agenda Item #3 and Attachment A - Ordinance No 2020 - 15
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One days notice is unfair - Please delay this agenda item so we have a chance to review and consider what is being
proposed.
Thank you
Steve Jones
600 E Ocean Front
Balboa, CA 92661
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:08 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Ordinance 2020-15 STR
From: Kimberley Keirstead <kim.keirstead@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Ordinance 2020-15 STR
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Dear City Council Members:
Please take the positive step and adopt Ordinance 20215 regarding Short Term Rentals. Please make your decision
tonight based upon actual residents of Newport Beach. Our neighborhoods and our city needs your support. The issues I
have personally witnesses many times:
• Reckless driving
• Limited or no parking
• Loud parties, drunk in public
• Overcrowding
• Trash
• Entitlement (I'm on vacation, I can do whatever I want)
• Etc.
The issue here is a lack of respect and absentee owners. If the owner lived on the property the issues would be gone.
Hotels do not belong in residential neighborhoods.
Thank you again for your consideration, this year has been one to remember. It seems like this is one thing that could be
done to improve our quality of life. The ad hoc committee spend a good amount of time putting these suggestions
together, please vote to implement them.
Thank you,
Kim Keirstead
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:14 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: STR
Attachments: White Sail jpg
From: Kimberley Keirstead <kim.keirstead@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:12 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: STR
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Please take a minute to look at White Sail's policy, this is am image from their website. You cannot convince me that
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 8:58 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Ban Short term renting??
From: H Louise Kistner
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 8:58:03 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Ban Short term renting??
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Hi,
I have received information that Newport Beach city Council is considering banning short term rentals?!
I find this hard to believe, that makes absolutely no sense!!
I don't rent out my property short term, but I sometimes like to rent short term rentals for friends and family when
needed... Hotels is simply not the best solution for everyone at all times!
I hope you will !et us keep Newport Beach short term rentals as it is!
Blessings,
Louise Kistner
Newport Beach
Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: ORDINANCE NO. 2020-15
From: Ana Rosandich
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 3:56:52 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office; O'Neill, William; Brenner, Joy; Dixon, Diane; Avery, Brad; Herdman, Jeff; Duffield, Duffy; Muldoon,
Kevin
Subject: ORDINANCE NO. 2020-15
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I want to say a few words about ORDINANCE NO. 2020-15 and then will pose some solutions upon completion
Sadly, this contains misleading, unsupported or wrong information, and conjecture.
You state, "Numerous incidents involving excessive noise, disorderly conduct, vandalism, overcrowding, traffic congestion, illegal
vehicle parking and accumulation of refuse are directly related to short term lodging units, which increasingly require
response". And earlier, you said "the Police and Fire Departments frequently respond to complaints of noise disturbances,
disorderly conduct and other illegal activity at short term lodging".
So you went from "frequently" to "numerous" without presenting any facts or figures and later you talk about illegal short term
rentals ... are you lumping them in too? Do you assume we don't vet who we rent to? That we're slumlords? Do you even know the
process? It's our property. And if our property is damaged, nobody would want to rent it. We get reviews. People read the reviews
prior to rental. If our property is damaged, we bear the cost of repair. So you think we just rent to anyone? Why don't we really find
out how many times the police get called because I personally know of quite a few underage parties that were thrown by the
children of permanent residents when their parents were out of town where the police had to respond.
Let's talk about parking. You have a greater demand for parking from the long-term and permanent residents. I did an informal Pre-
COVID 19 survey and 80% of the permanent and longterm residents park one or more cars on the street in the two neighborhoods
we have properties with the more drivers in the house, the greater the need for street parking. Our guests, on the other hand,
either arrive by Uber or in one vehicle. So, what you are really trying to do is preserve the free parking on the street for permanent
and long term residents who need overflow. We pay taxes too and are just as entitled to the same privileges as permanent and long
term residents, including the use of street parking. In fact, we also collect a transient tax for the city and our guests contribute to
the local economy. Nowhere are the positives taken into account. That they spend their money, then leave. Nowhere is there a
discussion of the economic impact of the permanent and long term residents, such as the percentage of taxes that we have to pay to
educate the children of permanent and long term residents or the fact that permanent and long term residents have an impact 12
months out of the year when it comes to infrastructure.
Look, when this crisis hit, we immediately stopped the short term rental of our properties and opened them up to health care
providers only and then subsidized their stay in our area beginning in March. We still have one of those healthcare providers
staying in one of those properties until the end of August at a loss to us. Did any of you open your homes up to health care
providers when all of this happened and continue to do so? There are positives to what we are doing besides just the positive
economic impact we and our guests provide.
As for a few ideas, you do want to have a 2 or 3 night minimum.
Also if you do have a problem with absentee owners, I don't know the legality, but you could see about limiting the number of short
term rental properties that any one owner can have.
Ana Alfaro and Harrison Lebowitz
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:09 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Airbnb
From: Karena Love
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:08:47 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Airbnb
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Please ban Airbnb from Newport Beach. I have seen first hand, trash left behind as well as used condoms in the
driveway of a unit in Sea Island, Bay Cove, that has been granted a permit. The renters are charged about $60 per
night. The license plates indicate out of the area residents. Airbnb does nothing to help Newport Beach. At a time
when our local hotels are facing bankruptcy, please do not take revenue from them by allowing Airbnb's to exist in the
same area. Also local hotels provide all types of badly needed local jobs. Airbnb employ no one and do not even come
in and clean up afterward, as I have personally witnessed. Please keep the $60 night people in the type of hotels they
can afford. Please Leave our neighborhoods safe and protected from the unscreened Airbnb denizens. You would not
want one next to you, with trash and used condoms strewn about near your front door. We do not pay extra rich
property taxes in Newport Beach to be next door to a cheap rental with at least 6 renters staying there at a time. You
were elected to protect Newport Beach. Please take your job seriously. No more used condoms, please.
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:30 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Short term rentals
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From: Robin macgillivray <robinmacgillivray@att.net>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:16 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Short term rentals
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My husband and I are residents of Newport Island. Since purchasing our home in 2009, we have seen a tremendous
increase in short term rental activity here. This increase correlates to more noise, traffic, trash, cars and people on our
island throughout the year, and especially in the summer months. Our streets are narrow, we have only one two-way
road onto the island, parking is extremely limited, our homes are very close to each other, we have no front yards, we
cool our homes by leaving windows open, and our residents include very young children as well as senior citizens. These
Newport Island characteristics are not compatible with the large and rowdy groups that congregate in the short term
rental properties. I join my fellow island residents who have written and spoken to you expressing objection to the
proliferation of STRs and the related problems. We strongly urge you to take action that reduces the number of units on
our island that can be rented out on a short term basis, increases the number of nights that constitute 'short term,'
limits the number of people and cars allowed per property, requires parking permits year round, restricts parties and
activities that spill into our streets, expands patrols by law enforcement and penalizes excessive noise, music, profanity
and trash.
Thank you for your support!
Robin Macgillivray
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:17 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: masks
From: marjaneh makarechi <mzmakarechi@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:15 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: masks
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Date: Tue, 14 Jul 2020 11:16:22 -0700
Subject: masks
434 Begonia Ave
Corona Del Mar, Ca 92625
July 14, 2020
Dear Newport Beach City Council Members,
As a resident of Orange County for the last 35 years, I urge the council to mandate the wearing of masks in all
public areas, as well as any and all evidence -based guidelines regarding social distancing, the closing of
indoor businesses, and the banning of large gatherings. While Orange County residents have a healthy
independent streak, the science on these measures is clear. It's increasingly clear that, regarding the
coronavirus pandemic, the path Orange County is on is not sustainable. Not mandating these measures will
result in greater loss of life and longer term economic suffering. It's absolutely true that we need to support our
local businesses and get our children to school as soon as possible, but we need to do so in the manner most
likely to preserve life and long-term commercial viability. Otherwise, we will be opening and closing off and on,
wreaking even more havoc on our business owners, employees, and children, all while allowing more and
more people to get sick with an often debilitating disease. Orange County can become a leader, and show the
country that we don't have to barrel down the same path that has, to date, left our economy devastated and
claimed thousands of lives.
sincerely,
Marjaneh Makarechi
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:12 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: STR's
From: Mark Markos <msm619@ymail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 5:09 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: STR's
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Dear mayor and honorable Councilman &Councilwoman
I have walked around Newport Island and spoke with every neighbor nearby one of our hotels (STR's) on the
island as they are the ones most affected. They are done! They don't believe that this situation will change and
that money and business always win over residents rights. I represent the island and as much as I want to
believe that this ordinance and its conditions will solve the massive problem we have, I believe ft is just a band
aid to have us (the ones most affected) go away. The real solution is the only one that is working on our island
currently which is the owner occupied STR's who truly care about who their guest (neighbor) is! This ordinance
should pass unanimously and then enforced with everything the city has or we will be back in force to make the
necessary changes happen. Please do the right thing and protect this beautiful island which is a neighborhood
to over 80+% of its residents.
Thank you,
Mark Markos
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July 14, 2020
Rieff, Kim
Item No. 3
From: Pat Marquis <pat@aspen4sale.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 1:44 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short Term Rentals
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To the City Clerk of Newport Beach, Calif.
I support short term rentals in Newport Beach of single family homes.
Renters should not be banned from renting short-term rentals,
I agree that owners should obtain a permit and submit a nuisance response plan
I am in agreement that short term rentals be a minimum of 4 nights.
Patricia Marquis
232 Agate Avenue
Newport Beach, Calif. 92662
970-925-4200
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:56 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: proposed ordinance amendment for Short Term Lodging
From: Steve Marshall
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:55:50 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: proposed ordinance amendment for Short Term Lodging
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Please sway your vote on this. I have a property on Opal Ave on balboa island. This was not a reasonable amount of
time to be prepared for input on this, not to mention we are in the middle of a world pandemic. This could affect our
livelihood.
Please delay this vote
Thank you,
Steve Marshall
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Harp, Aaron
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:37 AM
To: Brown, Leilani
Subject: FW: July 14th Newport Beach City Council Meeting RE Short Term Lodging Ordinance
Importance: High
From: Lisa Mauck <Imauck@buschgroup.org>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 7:17 PM
To: dianebdixon@gmail.com; jherdman204@icloud.com; joybrenner@me.com; Avery, Brad
<bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Harp, Aaron <aharp@newportbeachca.gov>; Jurjis, Seimone
<sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov>; oneill4newport@gmail.com; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>;
Duffield, Duffy <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Steph Busch <sbusch@buschfirm.com>; Lisa Mauck <Imauck@buschgroup.org>
Subject: July 14th Newport Beach City Council Meeting RE Short Term Lodging Ordinance
Importance: High
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Dear City Council Members:
My sister and I own our parents family home located at 5911 Seashore Drive, Newport Beach.
Both of our parents are deceased and over the years, our family has been enjoying the home and renting it as well. We
have one 9 month winter tenant (for the past 5 years a physician) and during the summer several families rent the house
typically staying for 2 weeks per year. Many of these families have been returning for 10+ years and enjoy wonderful
relationships with our neighbors.
To my knowledge we have not had any incidents violating a good neighbor policy. We rent to families and professionals
that respect our home, our neighbors and the City of Newport Beach.
We depend on the income from this property to subsidize our retirement income, maintain our home and pay the
property taxes. We are in good standing and pay our taxes and bills on a timely basis.
Should the short term lodging ordinance be amended to a reduced term for less than 30 days at a time, it would have a
major negative impact on our cash flow. We love our family home, but could be forced to consider selling the property
due to a decrease in rental income.
Please reconsider and delay any revisions to the ordinance at this trying time.
Best Regards,
Lisa Mauck
Email: Lmauck@buschgroup__.org
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: Madelon Maupin <madelon@madelonmaupininc.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 4:09 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short Term rentals
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I just read of the vote on July 14th and want to speak AGAINST short term rentals like Air BNB. We have one
right across the street and there is already a huge parking shortage in the summer that this adds to
greatly. We've also been dealing with so many firecrackers like cherry bombs this Fourth of July week -- all
from short term renters it appears.
PLEASE keep our neighborhoods with families and singles who are committed to being here and see it as
more than a playground where they can let loose!
Madeton Maupin
Bible Roads
3419 Via Lido, Suite 263
Newport Beach, CA 92663
Tet: (949) 200-5990
www.BibteRoads.com
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: Steve McCoy <steve@themccoyproperties.net>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 9:37 AM
To: Dept - City Council
Subject: Ordinance No. 2020-15
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Newport Beach City Council
As a vacation rental owner on Balboa Island, which as been hosting guests for over eleven years, I strongly
urge you to vote against Ordinance No, 2020-15. Our home not only provides a welcoming destination for
vacationers, or people just looking to get away, but it has helped to support the local economy. Citing
examples of being a burden on city services such as sewage and other concerns seems fetched and grasping
at straws... almost a solution looking for a problem. Depriving local businesses of the income short-term renters
provide would only exacerbate the economic hardship they've endured during the COVID 19 shutdown. I don't
understand where this push is coming from, or why it somehow bypasses hotels. For over a century Balboa
Island has been a relaxing destination for generations of people, and there is no reason why this should be
changed. Please join me in opposing this proposal.
Sincerely -
Steve McCoy
116 %: Pearl Ave
Balboa Island, Ca 92662
818 434 2869 cell
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:33 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: STR on Newport Island
From: Patrick McCracken <patrickmccrackenl@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:32 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: STR on Newport Island
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Dear City Council,
I have been a 23 year resident on Newport Island and our Family has owned
this house since 1975. 1 have never seen it this bad until this summer 2020.
There are so many STR this year. There is a loud party pretty much every night.
There is absolutely no parking on the Island now. People now encroach into
the driveways of homes. You can 't park. Just last night a guy got all upset when I asked his Girlfriend to move the car
from impeding our driveway. He cussed me out and moved Her car.
He was threatening in His behavior.
I know how Newport Beach gets in the summertime, but this is getting ridiculous.
Best regards,
Please consider a minimum 1 year Lease.
Patrick McCracken
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Item No. 3
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 12:17 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Short Term Rentals
From: Brenda McCroskey
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 12:17:03 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short Term Rentals
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Why can't these be done on an area by area ordinance, instead of City-wide? ie. STR are fairly well tolerated on Balboa
Island and Peninsula, as they've been a way of life for years, but in Corona del Mar, and I would imagine the rest of
Newport Beach, more of a rare and newer issue, and most residents are very unhappy about them.
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Item No. 3
From: Scott McFetters <smcfetters@outlook.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 10:48 PM
To: Dixon, Diane; Duffield, Duffy; Navarrete, Monique; Muldoon, Kevin; Brenner, Joy;
Herdman, Jeff, O'Neill, William; Jacobs, Carol; Jurjis, Seimone; Avery, Brad; Leung, Grace;
Murray, John; Dept - City Council; Brenan, Ellen; Moss, Heidi
Cc: 'Mark Markos'; Chris Harano; Larry Leifer; Jeff Friedman; ken@eclecticfinishes.co m;
Martin O'Hea; newportislandjim@gmail.com; mundocane@yahoo.com; Mike Veal; Barry
Mycorn; Bud Reveley; roger@catalinacomponents.com; Richard Wolpow;
acooperz@gmail.com; penny reveley
Subject: Newport Island STR Ban, Short Term Rental Ordinances, SeaBreeze Example
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Distinguished City Council City Manager and City Staff,
I hope all is well! We appreciate your support for Newport Island as it is a residential Island with over 80
percent single-family lot utilization, versus other neighborhood's that may have over 50 percent of the lots
utilized as rental duplexes. Newport Island is different in many ways from the surrounding areas, in addition to
the fact that it is still a residential neighborhood. Around 80 homes are located on the water and just over 40
are located off the water. Newport Island is shaped in a triangle, which is the worst possible shape for parking
and safe streets. Our streets are single lane with a fire lane and easily blocked by illegally parked short-term
renters ( STR's ), their friends and family, construction workers, bridge jumpers, bridge jump bystanders and
parents, delivery trucks, Uber's, etc. Let's not forget all the blocked sidewalks, making it even more unsafe for
the Newport Island residents. The SPON, CDMCA and Newport Island Home Owners survey all
overwhelmingly show that people don't want STR's in their Newport Beach neighborhoods.
The Edwards family had a big presence on Newport Island, and the island was well looked after for
years. There was very little official business to do on the island after the only bridge, underground utilities,
park improvements, etc. were complete. Newport Island Association Island was pretty much involved with
social activities at the park until Newport Island was recently taken over by short term rental permits. The
number of STR's permitted in such a short period of time and the ongoing problems and diminished quality of
life that the STR permits produced changed everything. The overwhelming majority of long-term residents
have stepped up to stop STR's before Newport Island becomes the other side of the bridge. STR rental hell, if
you are an owner -occupied holdout.
Balboa Coves just across the channel on PCH does not allow STR's. STR's should not be allowed on Newport
Island either, which is obvious to anyone who lives there or has spent much time visiting. STR's have been a
disaster -- parties, illegal fireworks, noise over water, close proximity, held hostage to STR's sleep hours,
parking, illegal parking, threats, arrest, disrespect, etc.
If we cannot get a permanent STR ban now without going to the Coastal Commission, then we should receive
immediate relief from the Newport Beach City Council by proposing and passing owner occupied STR's like
other cities recently have as soon as possible. Whether to permit STR's should be each neighborhood's
decision in the rest of the city as well. There seems to be many neighborhoods in the area that are mostly
STR's because there are very few owners left on a permanent basis, That's why the city needs to end STR's on
Newport Island. We are a residential Island and it is the City of Newport beach's responsibility to protect that,
with overwhelming support from the island residents to keep it that way.
With over 80 houses on the water we have even more challenges with STR's. It is not only the STR's on the
Island but the STR's across the channels from our houses in the Finley neighborhood, etc.. When you look
down the Channel after 10:00 PM it is usually the STR's with all the lights on being loud and inconsiderate of
the vast majority who are permanent residents that have to get up for jobs, kids and other obligations. The
same people renting these STR's would be complaining if they were at home and not on vacation. With the
small lots and being located on the water it only takes two inconsiderate or uneducated by the STR operators
to keep the neighbors up all night.
It is up to the owners and operators to enforce and manage, as STR permits are only a privilege and not a
property right to make sure each STR does not impact the immediate or distant neighbors. Long term rentals
over 30 days also have to be held accountable, especially if they are still holding a STIR permit. I see a lot STR
employee vehicles cleaning their properties. Why can't they also use the vehicles to patrol and physically
check people in to make sure there are not too many people and educate them on noise and neighbor
respect. Why are we paying or the police to do it? We don't want them and we do not want to pay their
expenses. The STR's should be charged for any police calls if they don't want to monitor themselves. The fines
and penalties are extremely low and not sufficiently punitive based upon the income the STR operators are
generating vs. the STL hell the neighbors have to live with on a daily basis. The police have not been putting
the STR addresses in the police reports, so there has not been sufficient accountability and they have not been
losing their permits. Illegal parking should also count as a strike against the STR permit for revocation. A two-
bedroom house or condo with one space should not be allowed to have more than 5 people at that house —
this is a proven disaster regarding noise and behavior. 10:00 PM at the latest should be drop dead quiet time
for STR's.
We have previously talked about the bad operators such as AvantStay since last November, but they are still in
business and no other operators have done anything to stop the bad practices that I am aware of. Why would
the Newport Beach City Council give the STR operators any more time to stall any new ordinances that are
long overdue? So, the impacted neighborhoods can continue to suffer why the STR owners and operators
continue to count their cash? They can sleep while we police their properties. We have STR owners that live
off the Island with an exception of less than maybe 2, if that many. The vast majority of the island residents
want to ban STR's immediately. I have not seen or heard of any proposal or email from STR owners or
operators on Newport Island that call for any rules or regulations that would be custom to their properties
other than whatever the current STR ordinances are.. Why do we have to do their job and they make all the
money and we get all the noise and disruption?
We often hear threats to the City Council from SeaBreeze out of La Jolla, California about litigation,
etc.. Somehow, they are a victim in Newport Beach because we don't want STR's to ruin our quality of
life. The residents in the residential neighborhoods are the victims when STR owners and operators run a
business next to our homes in our neighborhoods. They don't care about the neighborhoods they are
impacting or they would already have taken responsibility without being forced by the City of Newport Beach
to comply to some simple ordinances and common decency that should have been in place when the City of
Newport Beach started issuing STL permits. It's all about cramming as many people into a house that they can
so they can charge more money. It's all about the money! The STL owners and operators don't take into
account (or maybe they do and don't care, like Avantsay ) all the other overflow friends, friends of friends and
family. Unlike a hotel, there is no on -premise security or someone checking them in to see what they are
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dealing with. The City of Newport Beach should take care of its neighborhoods first. Isn't that why we all live
here? The City Council should be supporting our hotels that are not located in residential neighborhoods.
Last week a group of people rented a SeaBreeze STR house across the Channel. Next to it was another house
that was sold to be torn down ( sited today by Code Enforcement for no STR permit ). There were two
separate large groups raging next to them throughout last week and the 4th of July weekend but they were
also out late making noise. The SeaBreeze house is a two-bedroom house with a permit for 6 and a website ad
that says 7. It had many more people than 6 but I let it go for the 4th even though they were outside until
2:00 AM on occasion. It did not stop Sunday night so I went to the SeaBreeze website. No link for
complaints. Tried to message but it was closed until business hours which I think is around 5:00 PM or so. No
response so I called. There is no menu item for complaints. Eventually, I spoke with a SeaBreeze operator
that said she can only email the main office. There is no one to talk to. Left my info. No call back from
SeaBreeze. Sent a complaint to the general guest email again. Said it would be taken care of. It wasn't. Said
next time they would be out. Emailed to complain about them being out late again yesterday and no response
all day. Then a generic response email that it was being handled, with a person's name. I called for the person
and they seemed uncomfortable I was calling and wanted to talk to a specific person. She said she would
leave a message and have him call me. No call back no emails? People are still there as of this morning with
less people but still out after 10:00 PM. There were over 20 people over there yesterday and last night. This
same house is on the water and has a jacuzzi that people love to stay in late night talking, laughing and having
a great time, while across the water we are getting up at 5:30 AM to go to work. Add a long-term rental unit
and 3 Duffy's on its dock which two are paying the owner for dock space so you get to hear them come and go
whenever they or their friends and possibly other sub -rentals want. They make all the money and we hear all
the noise. Please see SeaBreeze details below in the attachments or links.
No one at any of the STR companies, owners, renters, City Staff and City Council would want an STR next door
to them in their permanent neighborhood. So let's do the right thing and correct the error the City of
Newport Beach created on Newport Island.
am challenging the Newport Beach City Council, City Staff, STR owners and Staff to locate a specific
Seabreeze or similar STR Operator property and call or go to their website as if you were filing a complaint
after not being able to sleep for days. Let's see if you are satisfied with the customer service experience that
you have been hearing about from all the STR operators that have chimed in saying that they walk on water
and is only a few bad operators. They are only the best and everyone loves them. Reality is every new STR
check in is like ground hog day in your own house, in your own neighborhood wondering how you are going to
get relief from a permit that is a privilege and not a right. Just ask all the other cities who banned, heavily
restricted or made the owner have skin in the game by living there.to have the privilege to rent.
Thank you or being responsible in helping the citizens of Newport Island solve the recent STR problem that
they did not create. Homeowners and long-term rentals sleep and quality of life should not be dictated by
short term rental businesses in their neighborhood.
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:25 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Corona Virus/STR's
From: Scott McFetters <smcfetters@outlook.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:23 PM
To: O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Dixon, Diane
<ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff <jherd man@newportbeachca.gov>; Brenner, Joy
<JBrenner@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Dept - City Council
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Will, Kevin, Diane, Joy, Jeff, Duffy and Brad,
I hope your day is going well beyond the recent order! Thank you for all that you do. Will the City of Newport
Beach be closing down STR's again due to the governor's new order? The question has been coming up.
Everyone on Newport Island is becoming better educated on long term STIR solutions and will be pushing hard
for an owner -occupied solution for Newport Island because anything else will take too long to get through
coastal commission and almost everyone wants immediate relief. All the new permits on the Island and on
the channel are finally negatively impacting the Islands quality of life. No one trusts that enforcement will
work or that the owners and operators will take responsibility. The SPON, CDMRA and Newport Island Surveys
also support our owner -occupied position. Newport Island still has over 80% single family usage on the
Island. It is not like other places in the city and we are not going to give up. Any suggestions would be
appreciated and helpful.
Has anyone called or contacted SeaBreeze or another STR operator to see how it would be on a Sunday night
to get a noise or other issue resolved?
Thank you once again!
Best regards,
Scott McFetters
714-343-1657
Rieff, Kim
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:06 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: VRBO/Airbnb Issues
From: perry melnick
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:05:59 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: VRBO/Airbnb Issues
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To whom it may concern.
I live on the 200 block but f 33rd st. Our block has been overrun by rowdy partygoer/tenants over the past few months.
Addresses 207, 209, and 215 have had way more than the allowed occupancy on a regular basis. People hangin off roof
and creating an unbelievable amount of noise and disruptions on a daily basis. I have called the police on two occasions
with little resulting from my efforts or the police. Please advise as to what I may do to make this situation better.
Perry
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From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:09 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Airbnb and short-term rentals in Newport Beach California
From: linda mellen
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:09:13 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Airbnb and short-term rentals in Newport Beach California
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I have lived on the Balboa peninsula for 35 years and we have many short-term rentals and leases and Airbnbs. The
short-term rentals, leases and Airbnb are party central and a nuisance. They need to be over -regulated and treated like
hotels. When you give a permit to a hotel do they have to provide designated parking? I'm sure there are many other
rules for hotels. Thank you Linda Mellen
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Item No. 3
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 9:23 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: short term rentals
From: Carol Minoux
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 9:23:02 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: short term rentals
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My Husband and I own a duplex on Balboa Island. We are in our late 70's and bought this home years ago. We thought it
would be a great income for us. No one can live on Medicare. We will not be able to keep our home without our rental
income from our duplex.Please consider We are not the only ones in our situation Carol Minoux
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From: Jurjis, Seimone
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 7:51 AM
To: Brown, Leilani
Subject: FW: 3112 w oceanfront
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I've owned a second home 3112 w oceanfront in Newport Beach for the past 35 years it is a mixture of vacation rental
and vacation home for my family. My 35 year old daughter just had a baby and we were lucky enough to spend a week
just before her birth. Also we are in the process of passing on this property to her for her family.
We have never had any issues with our renters, mostly families who want to enjoy the beach.
This new proposal would hamper our ability to continue to pay the taxes, upkeep and loan on the building. We have
paid both county and city taxes since we bought this property.
Thank you for letting me share my thoughts
Bob
Bob Moore I President, Sports USA
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Rieff, Kim
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:16 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: AirBnB
From: Melinda Morgan
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:15:30 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: AirBnB
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To whom it may Concern.
I am the HOA President of the beautiful and quiet guard gated community in Newport Beach. Most of our residents are
in the age group of 60 to 90 yrs old.
We have an owner who purchased one of our condos and flipped it and can't sell it so he is now Air BnB the 3 bedroom
unit. The issues we have is he does this totally online so he has no idea who he is renting to. We have had renters for
one night to a week or more and some come in just for photo shoots and others to party . The most disturbing was last
weekend when a car load of 6 20ish year olds came in. The following morning there were used condoms, vaginal wipes
and assorted packaging in our guest parking and on the lawn and bench area of one of our green belts. This is disgusting
and the owner doesn't have to clean it up.
Our community is in complete agreement that we do not want to be part of the Air BnB rental club. Pleases be more
selective as to stronger restrictions so that our community doesn't have to worry about who is driving around our
streets. There are no outdoor amenities in our community that guest can use and we with an aging group feel that these
rotations of strangers is upsetting and unsafe.
We look forward to abolishing Air BnB in Guard gated communities.
Best regards,
Melinda Morgan
HOA President
Sea Island
949-338-7706
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 10:49 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: air bnb
From: Melinda Morgan
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 10:48:58 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
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Subject: air bnb
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It is 10:30 pm on Monday evening and I have received two calls from our guard gate that there are 3 teenagers running
around our community and into private areas. They are climbing our slops to get to the next street up and are smoking
weed and running from our guards. These are boy that are staying at the Air BnB in our community. Each week we have
something like this going on because it is all done thru the internet and no one knows who is coming in. This is
dangerous and puts our community at risk if something happens to these kids while they are running around our slops
and streets at night. Please STOP this AIR B N B in a guard gated community.
Melinda Morgan
HOA President
Sea Island
949-338-7706
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 6:48 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Three day rentals
From: Lauren Mushegain
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 6:47:18 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Three day rentals
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We own a home at 12131st Street. The three day rentals are causing a great deal of disruption on the street. The
groups that Are coming in are often having 20-30 maskless people in a day. A few weekends ago one family had a huge
16th birthday celebration with At least 20 teens, plus many of their parents. In on Thursday, out on Sunday. This over
crowding occurred again on the 4th of July weekend—and each weekend since, I must say, because people can get out
and about and go home with no consequence of their behavior and disturbance to our homes.
There are a number of short term rental houses in our neighborhood. It is a constant merry-go-round of people in and
people out. They are blocking our driveways—even to the point of threatening our families and neighbors because we
ask them to move their cars so we can use our own garages. We are use to summer rentals but in the past it was once a
week, moving in on Friday or Saturday and out Friday or Saturday. This is a constant—one is not able to contact the
rental agencies—for example the rental at 122 31st street is shown on Expedia for daily rentals. I tried to reach out to
Expedia to voice
my concerns and there was no response—thus no responsibility. When the units were operated by local agencies one
had an ability to voice concerns.
I beg you please stop this 3 -day rental fiasco. It is making our life a well as our neighbors lives very uncomfortable and
dangerous in these very uncertain times.
Thank you,
Lauren Mushegain
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:23 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: 400 38th Newport Island
From: Barry Mycorn
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:23:21 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Cc: Scott McFetters
Subject: 400 38th Newport Island
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Dear mayor and honorable Councilman &Councilwoman
I have lived on the Newport island for five years and love it! It's so so special It horrible with short term renters coming
in droves more each year most reserved Internet or Airbnb everything about the peace quiet and caring neighbors and
children that live is destroyed by short term renters please don't fool yourself and come to party city noon the party
they have new management company responsible they reserved it over the Internet and they just don't care !they stay
up parting on there patios with zero respect for there neighbors they work and need get up in the morning or children
to have to get up and go to school, The parking even with passes is out of control mini mini times I come home and my
garage is blocked and I have to call the police have to spend money that's fair money to come out and cite them or Tow
the vehicle I live directly across across the Chanel from the infamous short term rentals in the are 308 & 310The Rialto
for 2 rental properties side by side Both are in terrible condition owned by one investor who will rent to 10 people or
more, I have reach out to him but no return calls.
If you looked into the NB Police logs the past 5 years I have been forced to call and request police assistance, when
usually does no good I cannot control anything off Newport Island Parking I think it's important for you to go and look
into how they break the rules how the penalties are high enough anyways I really thank you for listening to me I love
living in this island I beg of you please do not let short term rentals become what they are on the other side of the bridge
on the peninsula for your information I lived on the peninsula for over 40 years in this wonderful city for over 60 years
and I love it here and I think you for listening to me respectfully Barry Mycorn
400 38th street
Newport Beach
92663
7142407706
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Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Oridinance 2020-15 Short Term Lodging
From: Roya NA <nasr.roya@kmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 2:36 PM
To: Duffield, Duffy <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Brenner, Joy <JBrenner@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad
<bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William <woneill@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin
<kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.kov>; Herdman, Jeff
<Iherdman@newportbeachca.gov>; Harp, Aaron <aharp@newportbeachca.gov>
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Mr. City Attorney, Mayor O'Neil, and Council members of city of Newport Beach,
Please read my comments below on the proposed law:
Paragraph J, seems to be so vague as to both (1) not provide clear rules and guidelines for homeowners, and (2) allow
for arbitrary abuse of this provision.
5.95.030 Application for Permit.
J. Such other information as the Finance Director deems reasonably necessary to
administer this chapter.
The nuisance response plan is deemed inadequate by the Finance Director is so vague! There should be clear
guidelines if this provision is discussed.
5.95.035 Denial of Permit.
If permits are available for issuance, no application filed by an owner for an annual
permit or renewal of a permit for a unit eligible to be used as a short term lodging unit,
as provided for in Section 5.95.015 and this Code, shall be denied unless: the owner
does not have a current valid business license; the owner has failed to pay transient
occupancy tax, the visitor service fee, a penalty, a fine or inspection cost, due and
owing to the City; the nuisance response plan is deemed inadequate by the Finance
Director; or the short term lodging permit for the same unit and issued to the same
owner has been revoked.
Paragraphs 9a and 9e below:: it is unreasonable to ask an owner or an agent to be at all times at 25 miles of the guest and answer
within 30 minutes! This seems to be a condition that is placed to just penalize anyone, under any circumstances even if the owner has
abided by all rules.
a. The name of the local contact person(s) and phone number at
which that person(s) may be reached on a twenty-four (24) hour basis. The local
person(s) must be located within twenty-five (25) miles of the unit and shall respond to
any call related to the unit within thirty (30) minutes;
Even though my rental agreement strictly forbids guest from any noise at any time of the day, making this paragraph a law
is so unfair. My next door neighbor's construction noise left us with no sleep for over two years from 7 am to 7 pm.
e. Notification that no amplified sound or reproduced sound is
allowed outside or audible from the property line between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and
10:00 a.m.; and
Paragraph 12 below: 25 mile range is such a short distance that the owner or the agent might as well live at the site.
12. The owner shall provide the City with the name and twenty-four (24) hour
phone number of a local contact person(s) (who reside within twenty-five (25) miles of
the property) who shall respond to contacts from the answering service, respond to any
call related to the unit within thirty (30) minutes, and ensure compliance with this
chapter in a timely manner. The owner or agent must provide a new local contact
person and his or her phone number within five (5) business days, if there is a change
in the local contact person(s).
Paragraph 13 below: if parking spaces are such an issue in the CDM community, you should impose this to all residents and
not only the STL permit holders. Some of these residents use their garages as a storage and park in the street. If it is treated
equaly to all CDM residents, this will make sense, but not when you are only nit picking on STL permit holders.
13. The owner shall ensure that all available parking spaces onsite, which
may include garage, carport, and driveway spaces, as well as tandem parking are
available for the transient user, occupant or guest of the short term lodging unit. The
owner shall disclose the number of parking spaces available onsite and shall inform the
transient user, occupant and/or guest that street parking may not be available.
Paragraph B: how do you expect the owner or the agent to enforce such a thing? A STL permit holder is not able to prohibit
a renter not to do something that is already allowed by ALL OTHER members of the public. Additionally, if STLs were not
occupying the house, a regular renter would, and those regular renters would also be able to take up the same number of
spots. So this is not a problem unique to STLs.
5.95.047 Violations of Permit Conditions by Transient User, Occupant or Guest.
B. Use street parking prior to utilizing all available onsite parking space(s) for the
lodging unit.
Roya Nasr @ 949-300-7258
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Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: 2020-15 - Comments for consideration - Short Term Lodging
From: Chris Nielson
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 2:33:51 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: 2020-15 - Comments for consideration - Short Term Lodging
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Dear Council Members —
We currently have 8 residential units that are in full compliance with all of the proposed regulations related to
on site management, parking, noise and general good neighbor behavior. I am not aware of any violations we
have received over the past 5 years that we have owned and operated these rentals.
have personally been very active in the encouragement of enforcing of the rules and regulations across all
permitted short term rentals and in favor of the closure of all non -permitted properties that are located in R1
zones and are not abiding by city rules and not remitting transient occupancy tax (TOT). The non -enforcement
of these properties places those of us that do abide by the city rules and do pay TOT at a real disadvantage.
I do not like the language in 5.95.045 20 B that reads "The City Manager shall have the authority to impose
additional standard conditions, applicable to all short term lodging units, as necessary to achieve the
objectives of the chapter". This is not a trust issue of the current city manager, it is just not good practice to
highly define the "shalls" and "shall nots" and then add language that is so undefined as to scope and ability. I
believe this language should be removed from the ordinance.
I also suggest not having the "platforms" collect and remit the TOT. This becomes an accounting nightmare for
us as owners/operators and introducing a third party to hold monies that are the responsibility of us as
owners to collect and remit I believe opens the city and us as owners/operators to increased liability and
confusion.
We sincerely appreciate all your service to our city.
Keep the beaches and the short term rentals open. We are operating smartly and safely and doing much good
together for the families that love Newport Beach!
Sincerely,
Chris and Heidi Nielson
Doyle's Beach and Boardwalk
2004 West Oceanfront
2002 West Oceanfront
2001 Court Street
Chris Nielson
CD Nielson
571 East 600 South
Salt Lake City, Utah 84102
801-598-3320 cell
chris@cdnielson.com
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:32 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: STR - Newport Island
-----Original Message -----
From: Martin O'Hea <mohea@bixbyland.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:31 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: STR - Newport Island
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I'm sure the money (vacation rental companies and permit holders) are bombarding you with theirs selfish reasons to
back away on doing what is right for a year round residential community such as Newport Island but we need the city
council to stand up for our rights as homeowners and families and ratify all of the agreed upon policies and procedures
to crack down on the STR madness that has degraded our neighborhood. As a 35 year resident of the Island I'm counting
on the city council to protect our neighborhood.
Marty O'Hea
Treasurer of the Newport Island Community Association
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Rieff, Kim
From: Chris Parr <chrisparr@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 1:15 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: STR in Newport Beach
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Good afternoon,
As a homeowner and resident in Newport since 1999. Our city has been overrun with STIR with 2-3
bedroom units allowing 15+ people to reside in our beach community without adequate parking. I'm
not for a total ban- however there should be no more than 2 people allowed per bedroom and 1
LEGAL parking spot per bedroom allowed with a 4 night minimum. Please consider this when
considering changes to the current ordinance /code.
Thanks,
Christopher Parr
4820 Seashore Drive,
Newport Beach CA 92663
949-293-2395
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To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: STR ordinance
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Please help our peninsula from being overrun with instant hotels. The property next-door to mine allows 15+ people in
a 2 bedroom unit without adequate parking. This has become extremely disturbing and has change the quality of life on
the peninsula. The last couple years it has become out of control. Please helpH
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Subject: FW: short term rentals
From: Ray Peden <pedenlink@gmail.com>
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Dear City Counsel,
We kindly call to your attention the issues that we, along with our fellow neighbors, too often face with the tenants of
the short term rentals in our area. We called in to the last meeting and therefore won't go into every detail again.
Rather, we believe it is in everyone's interest to institute the very reasonable enhanced regulations before you in their
entirety.
Setting clear expectations and enforcing offenders is the only way to improve this terrible situation. We as owner -
occupiers are being forced to the front lines, calling and turning in one group, only to have to do it again as soon as
another group comes in. Repeat as necessary.
We are tired of the disrespectful and downright dangerous behaviors of these transient tenets and the absolute lack of
support from the property managers and owners. Many of these properties are old and decrepit, lacking years of
maintenance. The owners simply do not care what happens to them. Never, not once, have we seen a property manager
proactively drive by to check on a property at night, when trouble is more likely to brew. Never have they stopped a
disturbance before a phone call from an impacted neighbor. We heard they want to be good neighbors but their track
record says otherwise. If they do, then they would support these reasonable measures.
We implore you to pass this ordinance in its entirety for the sake of your residents.
Kind Regards,
Ray and Sabrina Peden
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Item No. 3
From: Tony and Marie Pierotti <pierottifamily@yahoo.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 1:33 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: July 14 City Council Meeting - Ordinance No. 2020-15
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Mayor O'Neil and Members of the City Council,
We are the owners of a duplex in the Balboa Village area. We have short term lodging permits for both units. The
property was originally in an R-3 zone, but was rezoned in 1989 to R-1. Section 5.95.015 contained in the new ordinance
will preserve the right of these units to have short term lodging (STL) permits given permits have been previously issued
for the units and have not been subsequently revoked.
The property is in escrow and the potential buyer has been informed by City staff that it will be unable to be reissued
STL permits in its name due to Emergency Ordinance 2020-004. This looks to be in conflict with new Ordinance No.
2020-15, and I would have expected that the permits would be reissued to the buyer following close of escrow,
especially given (i) reissuance is consistent with new Ordinance 2020-15, (ii) the units have existing STL permits that
have not been suspended or revoked, (iii) the reissued permits would just be the replacement of existing permits and
the reissuance does not result in any increase in the existing number of STL permits above the current approximately
1,530 currently outstanding permits, and (iv) the buyer, as the holder of the reissued permits, would be subject to all of
the same restrictions on short term rentals as the other STL permit holders in the City.
We would request consideration of adding language to Ordinance No. 2020-15 clarifying that existing licensed STL units
that remain qualified to be licensed under the new ordinance can be relicensed in a buyer's name following a property
transfer, provided that the units remain subject to all of the same restrictions on short term rentals as the other STL
permit holders in the City.
Thank you,
Anthony and Marie Pierotti
314 Alvarado Place, Balboa
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Item No. 3
From: Bud Reveley <budreveley@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 9:41 AM
To: Dept - City Council
Cc: Chris Harano; Margie Armstrong; Mike Reveley; Penny Reveley; Scott McFetters
Subject: STRS on Newport Island
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My name is Jennings Reveley and I live on Newport island having moved here from West Newport in 1995. The reason I
moved from West Newport was because I found drunks sleeping behind my garage on occasions. Also the many drug
deals that went down each night on in West Newport troubled me due to having children exposed.
On the very first day that I purchased my property I was to meet a backhoe operator in front of my house on Newport
Island. I waited 45 minutes for him to appear but was shocked to see that no cars passed my car on the street during
that entire 45 minute. Today you're going to find two or three cars going by your house probably in about every 45
seconds.
In those days you could keep the windows open in your bedroom and receive the sea breezes instead of loud noises
from music and people talking loud and setting off explosive devices in their patio.
Now our quiet wonderful beautiful safe neighborhood has been invaded by people who don't give a crap about the
people who live here permanently and try to get some rest and go to work in the morning. If you complain they hurl
curses at you and if you ask for the police to come they do a drive-by and then do nothing. We're sick of this. If you lived
here you would be sick of it to.
We are asking our elected officials to take a view of what's going on here and how it's going to get much worse in the
future. This is not a residential Hotel facility area like other places where people vacation. Unfortunately they treat it
that way. They are here to party all night if they feel like it. In addition they bring friends who have no skin in the game
either and party with them. May I remind you that you are our elected representatives and are in a powerful position to
help us. Please do something. I would prefer to see a total shut down of short term rentals and have only 30 day rentals
plus. Even better would be to make it illegal unless it's a year-long rental. Some cities in Southern California have
stepped up to the plate . Now you need to do the same!
In addition I hope we never see another Fourth of July July as we saw this year. I was told a 100 officers were out that
same night and they made just two arrests. That's ridiculous!
Even last night I had to quiet down a group in their patio making loud noises after 10pm.
Whatever you do must come with enforcement AND fines.
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: NF REYNOLDS <nfreynolds@yahoo.com>
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2020 3:47 PM
To: Dept - City Council
Subject: On short term rentals
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Does the City make so much money on STRs that they want to keep the number at the 1500+
level? With Huntington not allowing them, I really think NB should never let this number grow, and it
should shrink over time!
Why not make a laddered permanent reduction year by year to a more manageable level, with a
reduction of permits allowed in each neighborhood? Do not renew permits where there was more
than 2 problems. Do not renew permits for owners who have more than one address/property with
STRs. Cut permits by a few each year.
This problem has gotten out of hand, which is why NB is discussing it and trying to find ways to chang
the rules. Owners probably cannot deal with an overnight change, and it sounds like the changes are
more "cosmetic" than enforceable at this point. So why not mandate (today) a way to reduce the
number of STRs for the next 10 years to a fixed level after that?
Anyway, my 2 cents, for what it is worth.
Nicole Reynolds
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:19 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Anna and Larry Robinson, Newport Island
From: Anna Robinson <msannapalmer@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:18 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Anna and Larry Robinson, Newport Island
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Good morning. I understand that you are again addressing the issue of STRs at tonight's meeting. Please remember how
disruptive these units are to tax paying residents who want to enjoy their neighborhood. They bring unnecessary noise,
parking issues, partying and non compliance to basic rules. For example, I have sent in pictures of people sleeping on air
mattresses in garages and shopping carts in our alley ways... all courtesy of STR guests.
It is making life on the island intolerable and it is the city councils job to protect our interests! Please imagine yourself in
our position... imagine being woken up by people yelling for no reason, or someone blocking your driveway! It feels like
the only way to improve the situation is to institute harsher fines and consequences to the owners so they will begin to
police their tenants.
We personally would love to see nothing shorter than a 3 month rental period enacted. We have some wonderful
neighbors who rent year to year and are invested in the neighborhood. If people come down for a short visit, they bring
loads of people and just create chaos!
Thank you for your time! Anna and Larry Robinson, 405 40th St
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Francis Rowland <francis@nexbelt.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 6:30 PM
To: dianebdixon@gmail.com; jherdman204@icloud.com; joybrenner@me.com; Avery, Brad;
Harp, Aaron; Jurjis, Seimone; oneill4newport@gmail.com; Muldoon, Kevin; Duffield,
Duffy
Subject: STL ordinance 2020
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Dear City Council,
I write to you today regarding an ordinance you are considering in hopes you will understand the severity the outcome
to owners will be. We ask you consider our written words because we are unable to appear before you to plead out
case.
My family and I have owned our property at 129 G Street, Newport Beach for more than 40 years. My parents rely on
this rental income to subsidize their very limited income as they are in their 80's. When the property is not being rented,
we as a family have used it to enjoy the beautiful Newport community. My parents would be financially devasted should
this ordinance pass. They have been able to remain financially sound due to the income this property produces. We as a
family would be gravely impacted to not be able to use the property for family getaways as we would have to sell the
property that we have lovingly called out Beach getaway for so many years.
We did not even learn of this possible ordinance until just yesterday from a local friend who asked how we felt about it
and was concerned on how it would affect our family. We have never been cited for ANY violations and have always paid
any and all city fees and taxes on time.
We have made friends with many of our neighbors and feel at home when we are there. Of course protecting the
neighborhood is very important to us and always has been since it is our neighborhood as well.
We ask that you please consider the ramifications of this ordinance on many family such as ours and allow us more time
to fully understand STL ordinance 2020 especially given the fact we are unable to appear at the council meeting.
Sincerely,
Francis Rowland
OFFICE: 909.758.0079
FAX: 866.610.4573
francis@nexbelt.com
Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Short Term Lodging Ordinance
From: Katie Scheffey <katherinedwyer@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 1:12 PM
To: dianebdixon@gmail.com; oneill4newport@gmail.com; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy
<dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff
<6herd man@newportbeachca.gov>; Harp, Aaron <aharp@newportbeachca.gov>; Jurjis, Seimone <sjuriis@newportbeachca.gov>;
Brenner, Joy <JBrenner@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Short Term Lodging Ordinance
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Dear City Council Members -
I am writing today on behalf of my family who owns 406 E. Ocean Front on the Peninsula. The property has been in our family since
approx. 1978. Originally purchased by my grandparents and parents and then in 2005 my uncle bought my grandparent's interest.
My father recently passed away and now my sisters and I inherit his interest.
Newport beach has always been a second home to us. At 44 years of age, my time there has always been the best memories:
birthdays, thanksgivings so big we had to rent the neighbors home just so we could cook all the food, it's where I learned to ride a
bike, spending all the money we made on the lemonade stand at the fun zone etc. I know I am not alone in the memories this beach
creates for families. Over the years I have met people who used to rent our home and they speak of the same memories. I have 22
month old twin toddlers and have been so anxious to start the same traditions for them that I had.
We have always relied on the short term income to pay the mortgage, maintain the property (new construction as of 2006), pay
property taxes AND the TOT tax quarterly. In the 40+ years we have been renting our home, we have never had any incidents of
violating the good neighbor policy. We rent to families who respect our property and neighbors. Many of our renters come back
every year- they consider it their home as well.
We ask that you delay any major revision of the code until we can
understand the STL Ordinance 2020. We feel we should have been notified or invited to participate in the process of revising the
code.. The current pandemic and previous restriction on short term rentals has impacted our ability to secure renters and we do not
want to have to sell the property. The coronavirus prevents us from appearing in person at the council meeting.
While we are in favor of stricter enforcement to protect our
neighbors, we need to but not limit our ability to rent our property short term.
Thank you for your time.
with kind regards,
Katie Scheffey, Richard Dwyer, Sharon Tucker, Lisa Atckison & Kelly Stone.
406 E. Ocean Front
Newport Beach
Rieff, Kim
From: Carolyn Seastrom <clseastrom@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 10:45 AM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Letter to Mr. Herdman
Received After Agenda Printed
July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
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July 13, 2020
Dear Mr. Herdman,
It has come to my attention that the City Council will be voting on an ordinance to ban single family home short term
rentals. My brother and I now own our family beach house on Balboa Island as our mother just passed away. It is now
being used as a short term rental. We need the income from the rentals to maintain and keep it in our family. It has
been in our family for almost 40 years. Newport and Balboa have been a part of our summer vacation for our entire
lives. Our parents also grew up visiting and staying on the Island. Thanks to the short term rentals in our past for
summer vacations, we all grew to love Balboa Island, Those rentals gave us the chance to experience the wonderful
environment of the Island. My parents loved it so much they purchased our beach house.
I urge you to maintain short term rentals of single family homes without stay limits. Without the income we will be
forced to lose a home that has been part of our family for decades.
Sincerely,
Carolyn Seastrom
118 Ruby Avenue
clseastrom@gmail.com
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: Bob Seastrom <Bob_Seastrom@seastrom-mfg.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 8:25 AM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Regarding vote on short term rentals on Balboa Island
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July 13, 2020
Dear Mr. Herdman,
It has come to my attention that the City Council will be voting on an ordinance to ban single family home short term
rentals. My brother and I now own our family beach house on Balboa Island as our motherjust passed away. It is now
being used as a short term rental. We need the income from the rentals to maintain and keep it in our family. It has
been in our family for almost 40 years. Newport and Balboa have been a part of our summer vacation for our entire
lives. Our parents also grew up visiting and staying on the Island. Thanks to the short term rentals in our past for
summer vacations, we all grew to love Balboa Island. Those rentals gave us the chance to experience the wonderful
environment of the Island. My parents loved it so much they purchased our beach house.
I urge you to maintain short term rentals of single family homes without stay limits. Without the income we will be
forced to lose a home that has been part of our family for decades.
Sincerely,
Bob Seastrom
118 Ruby Avenue
bob seastrom@seastrom-mfg.com
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: Rawa Shamroukh <rsham4@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 09, 2020 10:47 PM
To: Dept - City Council
Subject: Proposed change to the Newport Beach Municipal Code relating to Short Term lodging.
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Dear City Council members,
Newport Beach's tradition has always been inviting short term renters to the city; however the tone of the new
Proposed Ordinance is completely punitive in nature.
The recycling of the "complainers" toward vacation rentals gives a skewed view of short term rentals. In
reality, the percentage of problems resulting from short term renters is an EXTREMELY low percentage.
We strongly ask you to keep Newport Beach tradition by Not implementing changes to the Newport Beach
Municipal Code relating to Short Term lodging.
We know that you will listen to our voice and concerns and make the right decision.
Regards,
Rawa Shamroukh
Newport Beach Property Owner
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Rieff, Kim
From: Dawn Small <dawnsmall@sbcglobal.net>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:00 PM
To: Dept - City Council
Subject: Rentals
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I would like this to stay anonymous. I have lived on Newport Island for 25 yrs. I rent and have lived in 4 different
locations on the island. My most recent location is near rentals that have all been horrible. Noise parties parking
illegally during the week on the weekend. I lived in the war zone for a short time and could not wait to move on the
island. The entire island has changed. No parking, parties that go on every night, and the duplex that I share an alley
with because the owners garages are made for smart cars. People leaving me nasty notes on my car which is parked
legally behind my house or banging on the door asking for my keys so they could move my car to get theirs out (when it
was an Airb&b). It is really sad and upsetting that what was once a neighborhood is turning into just another party
zone. I repeat I want to remain anonymous. The only way is to fine landlords enough to make a difference or 3 strikes
your out.
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:37 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Staff report agenda item #3 & attachment A Ordinance No 2020-15
From: Shelly Smith
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 4:37:18 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Staff report agenda item #3 & attachment A Ordinance No 2020-15
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Please DELAY, we have heard nothing of this... and we are going through a pandemic...
Thank you,
Michelle Smith
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 5:33 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Short term rentals
From: Susan Stoneburner
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 5:33:15 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short term rentals
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I am against short term rentals. Since Covid, there has been gross overcrowding in the rentals.
Susan Stoneburner
112 Emerald
Balboa Island
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 2:30 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer, Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Short term rentals
From: KAREN TEASLEY
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 2:30:11 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short term rentals
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I am interested in finding out what the plans are for regulation of rentals as I own a VRBO on the peninsula Where can I
find out what's happening?
Thank you
Karen Teasley
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Rieff, Kim
From: Mike Torrey <jmtorrey@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 3:52 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short Term Lodging Ordinance - Short Notice... Please Delay!
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I just learned today of your intension to schedule a meeting and possibly adopt an ordinance that effects short term
rentals, their property managers and owners. One day is not adequate notice to review and respond to the numerous
items in the ordinance. I respectively request that you delay the meeting scheduled for tomorrow, July 14th at 5pm.
Thank you,
Mike Torrey, owner
217 Diamond
Balboa Island, CA 92662
Rieff, Kim
From: Kathy Torrey < mktorrey@earthlink.net>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 3:49 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: DELAY
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Please delay the short term lodging proposed ordinance.
This affects 1, 500 owner operators in the City and giving everyone I days notice in the
middle of a pandernic seems a bit unfair
The key problems are:
- Owners can get their permits revoked because trash cans are left out incorrectly or
not put away in a timely manner.
- Owners are to provide a copy of the "good neighbor policy" (what is this?)
- Owners are to provide a "nuisance response plan" (???,)
- Getting a police call on a permitted property during a winter lease tenant vs. a guest
on a less than 31 night stay - should not count towards short term permit penalties.
- And many other changes with ZERO input from the 1,500 stakeholders in the City.
Thank you,
Kathy Torrey
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Item No. 3
From: tvallance@aol.com
Sent: Sunday, July 12, 2020 8:56 PM
To: Jurjis, Seimone
Cc: cityclerk@newpoetbeachca.gov; Brown, Leilani; Contino, Brian; Leung, Grace; Jacobs,
Carol
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I am contacting you today as a constituent and 23 year resident of Corona del Mar. I am writing today
asking you to reconsider ORDINANCE NO. 2020-15, the flawed municipal code relating to short term
lodging.
A couple flaws in the Ordnance:
"WHEREAS, this influx of tourist burdens the city...
Actually, this influx of tourists contributes to a healthy Newport Beach economy. Not only directly to
our local business owners but also to our local and Federal governments with the tax revenue
generated by beach activities.
"WHEREAS, the Police and Fire Departments frequently respond to complaints of noise
disturbances, disorderly conduct and other illegal activity at short term lodging units"
THIS is also inaccurate according to the Newport Beach Police Departments City Wide Crime
Statistics Reports:
2019
2018
2017
Liquor Violation -32%
-37%
8%
Drunkenness -17%
11%
-33%
Disorderly Conduct -24%
-13%
-16%
"WHEREAS, a large number of short term lodging units are located in residential areas..... residents
are adversely impacted by the noise, traffic, refuse and demand for parking resulting from occupancy
of short term lodging units".
THIS is completely false. Short Term Lodgers utilize the Balboa Peninsula Trolley, Uber and Lyft,
lessening the pressure on traffic and parking. Also, if the council is so concerned about the lack of
parking maybe they should require their own family members who own duplexes in CDM to park both
of their cars in their garage instead of using it for storage. And require their yearly tenants to double
up with their cars and park in their garage. We all know that this is the NUMBER 1 parking issue
everywhere in Newport Beach, home owners using the garage as a storage unit and not a parking the
cars. Also the constant construction robs us of our street parking.
"WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered ........ and all transient occupancy taxes
and visitor service fees are properly collected and remitted to the City."
If the City of Newport Beach is so concerned about collecting these fees, WHY NOT HAVE THE
RENTAL PLATFORM COLLET THE TAXES AND FEES AND REMIT TO THE CITY DIRECTLY??
Many cities operate in this fashion and it's a win-win for the city and the host. The city receives all the
taxes and fees directly when incurred and the host doesn't worry about missing records. I had a STR
in Palm Desert and this is how taxes and fees are handled.
A large number of STL permit holders live on the property exercising direct supervision and control of
guests.
Please recognize that we have ALL been adversely impacted by Covid-19. I for one have
permanently lost my job and I've also lost months of STL income due to the cities ban. This is now my
only source of income. I like most STL holders in CDM live on the property and monitor my guest's
behavior. Many small businesses, shops and restaurants in NBP are struggling to remain open. Is
this really the time we want to pound that last nail in their coffin? My STL guests spend money dining
out 3 meals a day and shopping. We live in paradise, a paradise that up until this council embraced
tourists. STL has always been allowed in NPB and everyone who purchases a home here knows
that. The never-ending construction of 2 condos on each R2 zoned lot is lessening the available pool
of STL opportunities. Each set of condos comes with an HOA and a standard HOA agreement bans
the rental of either condo for less than 30 days, which seems like what this council is working toward.
I ask you to please reconsider Ordinance No. 2020-15. All STL permit holders agree that the bad
operators need to go. And if this council would follow though the offer made to work together after
Ordinance 2020-8, 1 think we could develop an Ordinance that promotes a healthy balance.
Sincerely,
Tracy Vallance
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:39 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: STR regulations on Newport Island
Importance: High
From: Mike Veal <mike@goldcoastglass.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 10:37 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: STR regulations on Newport Island
Importance: High
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Good morning Newport Beach city council members
It is my understanding one of the items on the docket this evening is the STR allowable rental time frames and possible
new regulations.
I sincerely hope that the idea of a hotel revolving door mentality (without adequate security of course and eviction
consequences) is finally addressed.
After all, motel or hotel establishments do not allow rude and unruly behavior to continue all hours of the night. I would
think that license revocation would be used as an deterrent by the authorities in those cases, along with strict adherence
guidelines.
I'm all for owners of their individual, or in some cases multiple, properties to achieve additional income.
I'm not inclined to look past the problems that STR seem to create. I would think a minimum of 30 days if it is a not an
owner occupied dwelling would be sufficient.
If it is an owner occupied requirement, similar to Santa Monica, I'm certain the problems that come along with an STR
would evaporate overnight.
I doubt an owner occupant would put up with the abhorrent behavior we have experienced and continue to experience
due to the proliferation of these STR "income" properties.
All at the expense of the full time residents of Newport Island.
You can only make so many phone calls to authorities, being sure to note to dispatch it is an STR, and possibly see a
drive by a black and white, maybe. Then have to follow up later about a citation to the owner. Good luck contacting the
owner or the rental agency assigned to the property by the owner! They are not responsive regardless of the stated
literature.
I'm certain you get the point. I'm one of the 80% of the resident owners of Newport Island that have been writing,
attending meetings about the same damn subject for more then a year now? What seems to be the major malfunction
in tightening up these regulations?
This has nothing to do with people that rent on a full time basis, or semi annually basis. This is strictly about short term
rentals and the inherent problems that accompany them.
Additionally, now that there is new shut down order from Gov. Newsome, in Orange County, is the city going to apply
additional restrictions? Curious about that as well.
Regards
Mike Veal 3714 Channel Place, Newport Beach, Ca 92663
President
Gold Coast Glass & Mirror, Inc.
306 East Alton
mike@goldcoastglass.com
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From: Harp, Aaron
Sent: Monday, July 13, 202012:06 PM
To: Brown, Leilani
Subject: FW: Short Term Lodging Ordinance Consideration
From: robin voss <robindvoss@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 202011:51 AM
To: dianebdixon@gmail.com; jherdman204@icioud.com; joybrenner@me.com; Avery, Brad
<bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Harp, Aaron <aharp@newportbeachca.gov>; Jurjis, Seimone
<sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov>; oneill4newport@gmail.com; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>;
Duffield, Duffy <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Bruce Voss <wbrucevoss@gmail.com>
Subject: Short Term Lodging Ordinance Consideration
Dear Members of the Newport Beach City Council;
My name is Robin Voss and first and foremost, I want to thank you for the service that you give to the community in Newport
Beach.
I can't imagine how challenging it must be as a public servant in today's environment. There are many concerns you face and
often the need for policy change is juxtaposed with inflexibility on the part of those promoting or protecting their interests.
This can place important issues into a zero sum game where compromise gets lost. I write today regarding one of these issues
as a STL owner of a home that I grew up in and inherited on Newport Island.
I love this city and the tremendous community 1 have been so fortunate to be a part of for 64 years. As a long term resident, I
attended Newport Elementary K-6, Horace Ensign, Newport Harbor High School, OCC, and graduated from CSU F with a degree
in business in 1977. My husband attended Corona del Mar High School the first year it opened in 1962. He has been a
practicing lawyer in Newport Beach for 46 years.
We raised five children who also grew up and thrived in this community and now watch as our grandchildren do the same.
I do appreciate you taking the time to consider what I have to say on the possible revisions to the STL codes because this
impacts many rivelihoods in our community at a time where economic instability, safety, and quality of life are being greatly
challenged.
First, I am very much in favor of protecting the neighbors in close proximity to a STL from the inconvenience of parking, noise,
and any !Regal activity. It is why I chose to use the property management company, Burr White to handle the STL rental of my
home, and this is not an advertisement for them.
I only want to rent to families that respect my property and that of the other residents. By consciously using a company with
long term standing in the community coupled with high screening standards imposing rules and regulations, in 6 years my STL
has avoided any scenarios of police intervention, destruction of property, and parking problems that have occurred where
these types of rentals are being executed solely via the internet. I believe handling it this way is a responsible and
accountable way protecting neighborhoods and the needed myriad income flows these renters bring to the City of Newport
Beach.
My family and I love this home and we fervently want to be able to keep it in our family. My husband and I use the income to
subsidize our retirement. We often spend time and enjoy the house together, and implore you not to make major revisions in
the STL codes that would not only cut-off much needed revenue to us, but to our community at large.
In this great time of uncertainty, please delay any major revisions of the codes. I realize how difficult it is to hearthe many
voices in this time of extreme distancing, but this is such an important issue affecting so many people. All sides must be
equally heard and considered, and compromise does exist that respects the quality of renters, owners, and business in our
wonderful city.
Sincerely,
Robin Voss
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Rieff, Kim Item No. 3
From: Jurjis, Seimone
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 7:49 AM
To: Brown, Leilani
Subject: FW: Ordinance No. 2020
----Kekwaterman <kelly@kellywa_termanphoto.com>
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Subject: Ordinance No. 1020
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Dear Newport Beach City Council Members,
My name is Kelly Waterman and I, along with my husband, have owned a duplex on the peninsula at 122 36"' St. for the
last 22 years. I am writing this letter to voice my concern about the proposed amendment of chapter 5.95 of Title 5 of
the Newport Beach Municipal and how it may negatively affect myself, my family and hundreds of other property
owners.
My husband is a recently retired firefighter and we depend on the revenue from our property to subsidize our income and
make our mortgage payment. It is used jointly as a STL rental and vacation home. We just completed (Oct'19—July'20) a
major renovation of this property with the ltd purpose of generating more rental income. The renovation cost was
substantial. Our family looks forward to visiting us here and the beach when in town and it is our legacy to leave for our
children.
Now after reading the proposed amendment it looks like this might be in jeopardy. Some terms and phrases used in the
amendment that threaten suspensions and revocations of the STL permit are troubling to say the least. The inability to
rent our property as vacation rental would be an economic hardship for my family. We have used this property as a STL
for the last 20+ years and have never had any city complaints registered against us. The company we use to manage our
property only rents to families with children and has a comprehensive vetting system in place to verify this. The guests
are respectful to the neighbors and surrounding areas. The transient occupancy tax is always collected and paid on time
by the management company.
Because of the major implications of this amendment and the inability to appear in person at the council meeting because
of the Coronavirus the revisions to this amendment should be delayed. I believe we should be allowed to physically attend
the council meeting and have our concerns heard.
Kelly Waterman Owner/Photographer
Kelly Waterman Photography
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:07 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Short Term Rental Ordinance: Newport Island
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From: Winfield Wells <winfieldwells@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 11:06 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Short Term Rental Ordinance: Newport Island
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Dear City Council Members
I am writing you to encourage passage of the ordinance regarding short term rentals that is on your agenda for tonight.
I have lived on Newport Island as my primary residence for over 5 years now. When we first moved in the Island was a
family friendly neighborhood where many people knew each other, families often went to the small park with kids to
play, and it was common to run into neighbors while walking your dog. The Island was quiet and there were seldom if
ever parking issues.
Unfortunately much of that has changed in the last couple of years. We now have three short term rental properties
within 5 houses of ours. As a result we have had numerous instances where the renters were disrespectful of the
surrounding neighbors. This has included partying late into the evening with loud music and shouting, often with foul
unwelcome language. We have also had persistent illegal parking on our cul-de-sac street.
When asked to move some of the renters have argued that they are entitled to park where they are even though it is
clearly illegal. In one instance a renter became belligerent and threatening. Many weekends my day starts with calling
NBPD and asking for Parking Control to come over and tow a car away from the front of our driveways. This takes time
and is aggravating. I wonder how each of those on the council would feel if that was the start of their weekend time to
relax and enjoy being home?
It is clearly the case that the density of short term rental properties on Newport Island is out of control and inconsistent
with the spirit of protecting those who are full time residents. How all the permits were granted needs to be reviewed
and corrected.
Meanwhile please pass the ordinances on the agenda tonight to give those of us that live on the Island full time the
peace and tranquility you would want in your neighborhood .
Respectfully
Winfield Wells
3710 Channel Place
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: Ron White <rawhite06O4@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 9:42 AM
To: Dept - City Council
Subject: Newport Island Short Term Leases
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Hello All,
I am writing this email to voice my strong opposition to the existing and any future expansion of Short Term Leases on
Newport Island. I am a homeowner on the island.
Newport Island is a purely residential community so the comparisons to the peninsula as it relates to short term rentals
are irrelevant. The peninsula is home to, hundreds of bars and restaurants and has a much closer proximity to the beach
so I strongly disagree with the proponents of short term rentals who lump Newport Island in with the peninsula and
whine about unfair treatment.
I don't understand how a handful of homeowners have the power to drive zoning policy and make our lives miserable.
We will not stand idly by and watch our calm quiet island turn into even more of a fraternity house than it already is. I
also don't understand how the City Counsel does not even have ordinances on the books related to short term rentals. It
cannot be that difficult to set up ordinances and fines to curb bad behavior. The proliferation of short term rentals is not
a new phenomenon.
I experienced a somewhat similar situation in a prior home where my city counsel representative was not listening to
the needs of the community. I got involved in a grass roots effort to bring about change that involved massive
attendance at all city counsel meetings and also at individual city counsel members town hall type gatherings. In that
instance, we were successful because council members concluded that if they did not represent the needs of the larger
community, as they were elected to do, they were going to get voted out of office.
Question: I am curious as to how many short term leasing permits are held by city council members and if the existence
of such creates a conflict of interest. Is that information part of the public record and if not, would the application of the
Freedom of Information Act be applicable? Similarly are short term rentals allowed in council member's neighborhoods,
ie Newport Coast, Newport Heights, Irvine Terrace, CDM?
This situation has become unbearable. Residents on Newport Island have the drive, determination and resources to fight
the proliferation of short term leases and we are united in this effort. Frankly, the short term rental problem is not
unique to Newport Island. Homeowners on the peninsula are fed up with it as well and it would not take much of a
community organizing effort to make this the number one issue for voters when they cast their votes.
I have yet to hear a good reason why our community suffers through this short term rental situation when our
beachside neighbors to the north and south have a small fraction of short term rentals. The answer I usually hear is
"Newport Beach has always had a lot of short term rentals". That a really poor answer and response to what has
become a big problem.
Thank you for hearing me out and thank you for your service to the community.
Best regards,
Ron White
414-614-8411
500 39th Street Unit A
Newport Beach, CA 92663
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: Margi <mowilliams@cox.net>
Sent: Saturday, July 11, 2020 3:26 PM
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short term rentals
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I am a longtime resident of Corona Del Mar and believe it is important to maintain the charm and character that attracts
so many to the flower streets.
Short term vacation rentals detract from the village feel of this community. People who are vacationing for a few days or
a few weeks are simply not invested in being good neighbors. They can be loud, messy and inconsiderate without
consequence and this changes the friendly feel of our community.
I believe that short term rentals will also have a negative impact on property values. People don't want to buy in a
neighborhood with revolving and unpredictable renters.
I urge you to act responsibly for the permanent residents of Corona Del Mar and stop short term vacation rentals.
Sincerely,
Margi Williams
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Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Municipal code changes
From: Wendy Word <wendy@wendyworddesign.com>
Sent: Monday, July 13, 2020 12:30 PM
To: dianebdixon@gmail.com; iherdman204@icloud.com; joybrenner@me.com; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Harp,
Aaron <aharp@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>
Cc: Jurjis, Seimone <sjuriis@newportbeachca.gov>; oneill4newport@gmail.com; Muldoon, Kevin
<kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Municipal code changes
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Dear Council and Interested Parties:
We were quite concerned to hear that our permit to short-term lease is at risk or is being negatively affected by major re -writing of
the municipal code. We were also surprised and disappointed we were never contacted/notified to participate and have a voice in
this process.
I am writing on behalf of my mother, Nancy Lynch. She is a 79 year-old widow and this is her primary source of income
We have read the code and our property has been in good standing with the city for over 30 years, in compliance with all of the
terms, and maintaining the highest standards.
Our property, 1028 W Oceanfront, has always been managed by an established and reputable local property management agency to
mitigate all of the issues mentioned as the burdens to Newport Beach.
We have ample parking ( 4 spots), updated plumbing to support sewage and three paid trash containers to manage proper trash
disposal. We have no history of noise, disruption or illegal activity. We have preserved and improved the home to be at or above
the equivalent of the residential surroundings. The families who rent are respectful to our home and neighborhood- many of these
families are repeat guests who come back to enjoy Newport Beach year after year. We are in favor of and promote the good
neighbor policy as it is equitable to ALL residents.
Our family is part of this neighborhood and enjoy our home personally when we do not have a family booked through our
agency. Threatening the ability for us to rent our home short-term will jeopardize our ability to keep the home. With no history of
incidents violating the policies in place, we request to continue practicing under the current policies we have followed for over 30
years.
It is unclear as written how these new proposed revisions and possible code infractions would result in revocation... if there still a
meeting to revamp this code, we request to attend and therefore please delay as we cannot attend the July 14th meeting due to
concerns and heath history risks of COVID- 19. Please advise.
Respectfully,
Wendy Lynch Word
WENDY WORD
www.wendyworddesign.com
T: 310.567.1106
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July 14, 2020
Item No. 3
From: Mark Younglove <markyounglove@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, July 10, 2020 12:13 PM
To: Dept - City Council
Subject: Short Term Rental proposed code change
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Council members:
I am, along with with my parents, owner of the duplex at 517 36th St. We short term rent and use for ourselves the
lower unit and have a long term renter in the upper unit. I am writing to object to the negative language in the proposed
code change regarding short term rentals. My experience with short term renters as an owner and as a person who has
spent a lot of time in Newport Beach since I was a child has been consistently positive. The vast majority of people who
rent short term in Newport are solid family people coming to enjoy our beautiful beaches and city. My understanding is
the number of police calls and other problems produced by short term renters is quite small. The revenue generated to
the city is nearly 4 million dollars which certainly is much, much more than any costs to the city specifically from short
term renters. I'm sure the money spent by these renters at our local bars, restaurants and merchants is considerable.
Newport Beach has a strict loud party ordinance which very effectively controls this potential problem.
I suggest that the short term rental business in Newport Beach is a very positive element in our city not only for the
owners of those rentals but for the city as a whole. I ask you to encourage and support these rental small businesses rot
discourage them.
Thank you,
Mark Younglove
951 212 5984
markyounglove@Rmail.com
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Subject: FW: STL Ordinance 2020
From: Marlene Youpel <marleneyouRel_@gmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 9, 2020 12:58 PM
To: dianebdixon@gmail.com
Cc: iherdman204@icloud.com; joybrenner@me.com; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Harp, Aaron
<aharp@newportbeachca gov>; Jurjis, Seimone <siuriis@newportbeachca.gov>; oneill4newport@gmail.com; Muldoon,
Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: STL Ordinance 2020
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We have just become aware that there is a major rewrite to Newport Beach Short -Term Lodging municipal code and are
concerned that the proposed ordinance may negatively affect our future ability to rent our property short term for less
than 30 days at a time.
We are completely in favor of a "good neighbor" policy. Is there one written that the city endorses? We are also in
favor of stricter enforcement to protect ourselves and our neighbors, but not to limit our ability to rent our property
short term. We don't want to be forced into selling our property thereby preventing our family from also enjoying our
own family vacations!
As Newport Beach homeowners since 2002, we implore you to it will greatly reduce our annual income. Our home has
been managed by a locally owned management company for 18 years. The management company sees to it that our
home complies with all city regulations, including collecting and paying for TOT to the city. They see to it that the home
is rented to families only and does not endanger the neighborhood residents. As Seniors with limited resources, the
income that our home generates provides us with the ability to pay for its mortgage and affords us the necessary
income to support ourselves during the year.
William A Youpel
Marlene P Youpel
490 West Bluff Avenue
Fresno, CA 93711
559-696-0773
Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: NEWPORT ISLAND Short Term Rentals
From: gohea <gohea@road runner.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 1:23 PM
To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: NEWPORT ISLAND Short Term Rentals
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Dear City Council Members,
Thank you for your time!
It's been painful to watch the changes to this formerly family oriented neighborhood as it has become a full on party zone
over my 31 years of residence here (especially so in the last two years).
The City of Newport Beach would like to see each of our residential neighborhoods retain its residential character -- meaning that
parking is managed, commercial activities are limited, and neighbors respect neighbors (in terms of noise, clutter, debris, secondhand
smoke, profanity, and other nuisances).
Here is one vivid incident. I returned from my evening choir rehearsal one hot September evening two years ago and my daughters
were grossed out from the 70(ish) year old couple who'd been having vigorous sex, accompanied by slapping and the woman
repeatedly yelling "You F'd Doris Day! You F'd Doris Day!" Only she didn't say F! As I was not home to go pound on the door when it
was happening, my only defense was to play Doris Day at full volume the following day.
In general, the parking is notorious on our fair island, and the "guests" who use these short term rentals see no need for staying off
sidewalks, cramming cars everywhere, and blocking personal driveways and residents whose cars are in street ends. Also the
speeding around our little, triangular island has increased 30 fold and I am fearful with kids coming out of alleys and on the streets
running, or on their little bikes.
On our first Friday back with street sweeping, the streets were filthy and I was pre -sweeping 40th street as my neighbors waited
patiently to park after the sweeper arrived. No tickets were given as it got past one, and a STIR buzzed in and gave me a challenging
"look" when I was shocked by his behavior. But hey, why should he care about our streets or neighbors?
My husband and I regularly pick up trash around Newport Island left by the STR's parties and our park/beach users. The front of our
island is a huge eyesore and liability as they also add scores to the numbers jumping off our bridge. So far a kid deeply sliced his foot
on something in the bottom (requiring 16 stitches at Hoag) and another kid hit his hand on my neighbor's Duffy as it went under the
bridge (scaring my neighbors!)
Sorry so long winded --just pining for our residential neighborhood to REGAIN its residential character!
Very truly yours,
Gail O'Hea
4001 Marcus Ave.
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Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Tonights Council Meeting
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From: Gary Cruz <gcruz@ushand baILorg>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 12:45 PM
To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Tonights Council Meeting
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Dear Council Members,
Thanks again for your service to the community.
I know the STR issue is a hot item. As a resident of Newport Island, I have expressed my views on the amount of construction, lack
of parking, increased STR and increased poor behavior.
It is not my place to cast all the blame on STR but certainly much of it is related to the increased in numbers of STR. However
probably our worse culprit is currently a house that is a long term rental. I know the police have been there multiple times and I
look forward to the date they move.
This past July 4 was the worst I have seen since the late 80's. From what I hear it was not limited to Newport but was SoCal
wide. We had fireworks up to 2 am. I would like to relay something I saw on the date.
Somewhere around 10:45 pm, the police came on the island when fireworks were being set off at the park. They had been going off
since 7 pm or earlier. I was in the alley and watched the culprits scatter. Where did they flee to ... short term rentals and the long
term rental house mentioned above. After the police left, the fireworks resumed. I called it in and when the police returned, the
culprits scattered again, going into the same homes as before. At least one of these STR are managed by the same company that
spoke at the last council meeting about what a great job they do vetting out their tenants.
I certainly would support a limitation on STR but code enforcement is the next best step. I have attached wording from the Newport
website that reflects what I feel most residents want. I also have looked at codes and see that LUGO is on the
books. http://www.nbpd.org/insidenbpd/services/lugo dac.asp Enforcement of those violations would be a step in the right
direction.
It is my hope that Newport Island returns to being a neighborhood and a place to live and not an investment and a place of business.
Thanks again for your time and attention to this serious matter.
Gary and Gina Cruz
503 38" St
Newport Island
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Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 1:46 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Newport Island STR Ban, Short Term Rental Ordinances, SeaBreeze Example
From: Roger Saxton <roger@catalinacomponents.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 1:03 PM
To: Scott McFetters <smcfetters@outlook.com>
Cc: Dixon, Diane <ddixon@newportbeachca.gov>; Duffield, Duffy <dduffield@newportbeachca.gov>; Navarrete,
Monique <MNava rrete@newportbeachca.gov>; Muldoon, Kevin <kmuldoon@newportbeachca.gov>; Brenner, Joy
<J Brenner@ newportbeachca.gov>; Herdman, Jeff <jherd man@newportbeachca.gov>; O'Neill, William
<woneill@newportbeachca.gov>; Jacobs, Carol <cjacobs@newportbeachca.gov>; Jurjis, Seimone
<sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov>; Avery, Brad <bavery@newportbeachca.gov>; Leung, Grace
<gleung@newportbeachca.gov>; Murray, John <jmurray@newportbeachca.gov>; Dept - City Council
<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>; Brenan, Ellen <EBrenan@newportbeachca.gov>; Moss, Heidi <HMoss@nbpd.org>;
Mark Markos <msm619@ymail.com>; Chris Harano <chris@harano.com>; Larry Leifer <lawrelei@gmail.com>; Jeff
Friedman <jfriedman@turnerfiber.com>; ken@eclecticfinishes.com; Martin O'Hea <mohea@bixbyland.com>;
newportislandjim@gmail.com; mundocane@yahoo.com; Mike Veal <mike@goldcoastglass.com>; Barry Mycorn
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Dear Mayor and Council Members,
My name is Roger Saxton & I moved to Newport Island 6 years ago to get away from the circus atmosphere of the
peninsula. Weekly rentals, without a doubt, create markedly different living experience. With it comes a lack of concern
for the permanent residents including disregard for parking, noise, trash and so on. With all that said, I can tell you that
my main concern is safety. My son has a peanut allergy that is lethal & has been rushed to the hospital several times in
anaphylactic shock. Every second counts to save his life & I can tell you that renters 3808 Channel Place routinely park
infant of my garage. I have also seen EMTs not be able to get to my neighbors house last year when he needed regular
assistance towards the end of his life. Safety is by far my biggest concern. Beyond that, I can tell you that 3808 Channel
Place has run a temporary "all night business" out of there. Had people racing up and down Channel at 2-3 AM, too
many people shoehorned into it and disregard for the COVID measures put in place pertaining to temporary no STR. Yes
you read that correctly, racing on Channel Place. As preposterous as it sounds, that is a fact.
As for enforcement, it has proven to be utterly ineffective. We have balled to 18 from I think what was 3 when I moved
here. We have the most uniquely qualified neighborhood to have an owner occupied community. It makes complete and
total sense. If someone is unable to get emergency help needed due to a disregard to this common sense request, I am
afraid it will be a disaster for everyone. Bottom line OWNER OCCUPIED MAKES SENSE & it is what we had. It was taken
from us & we respectfully ask for it back. Please look out for us and care about our communities, the rental agents
certainly do not.
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:06 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Short Term Rentals
From: Gary Schniepp <gdschniepp@msn.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 4:57 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Short Term Rentals
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My name Is Gary Schniepp, my wife Jo Ann and I moved to Newport Island in 1967. We have had the best of times
living on the island. My neighbors have covered well all issues with Short Term Rentals. I support fully the things they
expressed. It is the lack of responsible management practices by Property mangers and owners that seems to be the
heart of the problem. Enforcement of existing ordinances would certainly help. Thank you for your
consideration, Gary and Jo Ann Schniepp
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 4:47 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Short Term Lodging
From: Tresa Rowe
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 4:47:18 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Cc: Trina Audley
Subject: Short Term Lodging
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Hello City Council:
I'm writing to ask that you support existing short term rentals on the Balboa Peninsula when you vote at tonight's
meeting.
My sister and I own one unit, a single family dwelling, in the Lido Marina area. We screen our renters carefully and are
available 24/7 to help with concerns. We purchased the home as a final residence for our 83 year old father when the
time comes. Hoag is less than a mile away and he will be able to walk everywhere. To cover expenses, and provide a
(always available) spot for dad in an emergency, we are temporarily operating the house as an airbnb. But our long-term
goal for the home mandates that we operate judiciously. We only rent to guests who have reviews stating they respect
property and neighborhood. We feel this is the only option for our family and we are not abusive operators!
When you vote tonight, please consider the following:
• We personally screen and manage each guest. Which is not the case with large "hands-off" agencies.
• We have a 5 -star rating and dozens of good reviews - one guest even mentioned how welcoming our neighbors
a re.
• 95% of our guests are small families who have vacationed in Newport for generations. Our home is popular with
grandparents/grandkids.
• We are permitted for 8, but we only allow families of 6 — housed in three bedrooms (no sofa sleepers).
• It is unfair to group us with large agencies and abusive operators when we've had NO problems. It's unfair to
us, our guests, and our father.
• Arbitrarily penalizing us after we purchased a permit, carefully follow STR rules, pay our TOT, ensure good
relations with neighbors, and have never gotten a complaint is unjustifiable.
• Our rental promotes the city of Newport Beach and local businesses. With our rental listing content, materials
we leave inside the house for guests, and with the personal ambassadorship we convey in private messages.
• Balboa has been a vacation rental destination since the 1920's. It is part of Balboa's character and a huge source
of its revenue. We chose our home's location because of the vacation atmosphere and proximity to Hoag.
Thank you,
Tresa Holloway
A sampling of our reviews:
"We absolutely loved your charming beach cottage it couldn't have been more perfect! All of your special touches
did not go unnoticed. You literally thought of everything to make it the perfect stay. By far the best Air B&B we have
ever stayed! We loved it from the minute we pulled up. The charming front porch with the blue floral ottomans and
blooming bougainvilleas , obsessed with the white and tan basket planter and the bucket to wash your sandy feet ...
genius. Also just wanted to mention how sweet your neighbors were (the three girls next door) They were so nice
and welcoming to us! We loved the whole time we spent there and we hope we get to stay again soon."
-The Harris Family
"Thank you again for making it possible for my sister and nieces to stay close by their husband/father during his rehab at Hoag
Hospital. Your thoughtful touches meant a lot to them. They loved your stylish home and it's location near beach, marina,
shops, and restaurants. The girls were thrilled with the bikes and the ability to walk to the beach. My sister appreciated the
cleanliness and comfort of your home. They were beyond impressed. Thank you so much!!
-Sincerely, Tami
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 3:23 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Ordinance 2020-15 & NBMC 5.95
From: Colleen Howes
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 3:23:13 PM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: Harp, Aaron; O'Neill, William; City Clerk's Office; Brenner, Joy; Muldoon, Kevin; Duffield, Duffy; Dixon, Diane; Avery,
Brad; Herdman, Jeff
Subject: Ordinance 2020-15 & NBMC 5.95
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To the Newport Beach City Council,
I was on the City website and noticed that the NBMC 5.95 is already posted as pertinent municipal code. Is this even
legal before the second reading and final vote to adopt the ordinance at tonight's meeting? Again I urge you not to vote
to pass this flawed ordinance.
https://www.newportbeachca.gov/gov_ernment/departments/finance/revenue-division/short-term-rentals/remember-
these-rules
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 3:14 PM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: STRS on Newport Island
From: Bud Reveley <budreveley@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 3:09 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Re: STRS on Newport Island
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On Mon, Jul 13, 2020 at 9:40 AM Bud Reveley <budreveley@gmail.com> wrote:
My name is Jennings Reveley and I live on Newport Island having moved here from West Newport in 1995. The reason I
moved from West Newport was because I found drunks sleeping behind my garage on occasions. Also the many drug
deals that went down each night on in West Newport troubled me due to having children exposed.
On the very first day that I purchased my property I was to meet a backhoe operator in front of my house on Newport
Island. I waited 45 minutes for him to appear but was shocked to see that no cars passed my car on the street during
that entire 45 minute. Today you're going to find two or three cars going by your house probably in about every 45
seconds.
In those days you could keep the windows open in your bedroom and receive the sea breezes instead of loud noises
from music and people talking loud and setting off explosive devices in their patio.
Now our quiet wonderful beautiful safe neighborhood has been invaded by people who don't give a crap about the
people who live here permanently and try to get some rest and go to work in the morning. If you complain they hurl
curses at you and if you ask for the police to come they do a drive-by and then do nothing. We're sick of this. If you
lived here you would be sick of it to.
We are asking our elected officials to take a view of what's going on here and how it's going to get much worse in the
future. This is not a residential Hotel facility area like other places where people vacation. Unfortunately they treat it
that way. They are here to party all night if they feel like it. In addition they bring friends who have no skin in the game
either and party with them. May I remind you that you are our elected representatives and are in a powerful position
to help us. Please do something. I would prefer to see a total shut down of short term rentals and have only 30 day
rentals plus. Even better would be to make it illegal unless it's a year-long rental. Some cities in Southern California
have stepped up to the plate . Now you need to do the same!
In addition I hope we never see another Fourth of July July as we saw this year. I was told a 100 officers were out that
same night and they made just two arrests. That's ridiculous!
Even last night I had to quiet down a group in their patio making loud noises after 10pm.
Whatever you do must come with enforcement AND fines.
Mulvev, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 7:06 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Newport Island Resident Opinion on Short Term Rentals
From: Joe Bowerbank <jbowerbank@profunditymarketing.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2020 7:00 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Re: Newport Island Resident Opinion on Short Term Rentals
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Dear Newport Beach City Council:
My wife and I are residents of Newport Island and have ben for nearly a decade. The number of STRs that the island
exploded to in the last few of years has completely changed the dynamic of the island. We moved here to raise our son;
now we want to move off.
The level of traffic, number of ongoing parking violations, noise issues, crude language, partying, disturbances, and more
that STRs have single handedly brought to the neighborhood has almost completely canceled out the feeling of living
in a residential neighborhood and family-oriented community.
My wife and I are in complete support of putting an end to this torture. Interestingly, we remember a day when some
residents (including ourselves) took offense to Newport Island being bucketed as a Safety Enhancement Zone during the
4th of July. Now, however, and as a direct result of the increasing number of STRs on the island, I believe that the City of
Newport Beach is well on its way to creating a War Zone 2.0. Newport Island is now a Party Zone starting in the spring,
all summer long, and into the fall --- as summer rentals and partiers take our neighborhood over.
If the city doesn't get STRs under control, we're simply going to move and get away from this trashy area.
I motion that the city change the Name of the Newport Island to either "Vacation Island" or "Party Island." It's much
more befitting as to the current state. Real estate agents need to stop selling this as a quiet community, for it is no
longer. If I bought in Newport Island under the impression that it's a quiet, family-oriented atmosphere, I would 100%
sue the real estate agent for false representations. I know one resident that is already talking about suing.
Below is a picture of a summer renter/partier urinating on our garage last month. When my wife heard the stream of
urine, she looked at the window and said something to this weirdo. He looked up and used an expletive. Nothing
shocking, as it's nothing new.
Thank you for your time,
Joe and Mona Bowerbank
4007 Marcus Avenue
Newport Island, CA 92663
949-378-9685
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Mulvey, Jennifer
From: City Clerk's Office
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:42 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer; Rieff, Kim
Subject: FW: Short Term Rentals
From: Michelle Clark
Sent: Wednesday, July 15, 2020 9:42:10 AM (UTC -08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
To: City Clerk's Office
Subject: Short Term Rentals
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Dear City Clerk:
I would like to see a blanket document that must be distributed to all persons involved in STRs that specifically
states:
1. The noise ordinance of 10:00 p.m. will be in force at all times;
2. And if the police are called to your residence three times or more, a $1,500.00 citation will be issued.
I understand that these terms currently exist, but they are not emphasized or specifically discussed in most rental
situations. There are two houses on the other block that do not even consider theses issues. If the tickets were
issued as (I believe) the ordinance reads, then we may see a lot more renters and owners adhering to the
policy. Thank you.
Michelle A. Clark