11. 19-0108
Consider Introduction of Ordinance Nos. 19-0007 and 19-0008 Amending the Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program to Reinforce the Prohibition on Renting Residential Property for Less Than 30 Days, Except Under Limited Circumstances (Community Development Director McIntosh).
a) CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING
b) INTRODUCE ORDINANCE NOS. 19-0007 AND 19-0008
I think the council has a lot of gall, and not leadership, in scheduling this matter this way. The January meeting outlined a good process going forward, and did not need pre-empted. I suggest you back off, continue a 100% ban, and join with other cities with a current 100% ban to see what is practical going forward, including Coastal Commission challenges. Then assemble some good factual material with appropriate alternatives, and present to the residents for guidance and cogent feedback.
This proposed ordinance is nothing but a thinly veiled bequest to Airbnb and other platforms that have demonstrated contempt for our existing ban and will create an even-greater regulatory nightmare. As council already knows well, opening the door to STR's regardless of restrictions within the "coastal zone" area will cede our authority to the Coastal Commission, which supports the proliferation of STR's. Serve your constituents and not special interests by enforcing the existing ban!
I served as resident representative on the Sepulveda working group and helped craft this change. As a resident that was involved in the struggle to make the Gelson's development project more palpable to our neighborhood, I wish this ordinance had been in effect earlier. I personally would have welcomed a boutique hotel in my neighborhood. That would have been a much bigger revenue contributor (food sales are tax exempt) to the City. The proposed increased height is modest, no canyon effect.
I think the council has a lot of gall, and not leadership, in scheduling this matter this way. The January meeting outlined a good process going forward, and did not need pre-empted. I suggest you back off, continue a 100% ban, and join with other cities with a current 100% ban to see what is practical going forward, including Coastal Commission challenges. Then assemble some good factual material with appropriate alternatives, and present to the residents for guidance and cogent feedback.
This proposed ordinance is nothing but a thinly veiled bequest to Airbnb and other platforms that have demonstrated contempt for our existing ban and will create an even-greater regulatory nightmare. As council already knows well, opening the door to STR's regardless of restrictions within the "coastal zone" area will cede our authority to the Coastal Commission, which supports the proliferation of STR's. Serve your constituents and not special interests by enforcing the existing ban!
I served as resident representative on the Sepulveda working group and helped craft this change. As a resident that was involved in the struggle to make the Gelson's development project more palpable to our neighborhood, I wish this ordinance had been in effect earlier. I personally would have welcomed a boutique hotel in my neighborhood. That would have been a much bigger revenue contributor (food sales are tax exempt) to the City. The proposed increased height is modest, no canyon effect.