TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Adoption of Resolution No. 11705 amending the submission to the qualified electors of the City a certain measure relating to expanding and increasing the City's transient occupancy tax
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2. SUMMARY
On May 26, 2026, the City Council adopted Resolution Nos. 11690 and 11669, placing a transient occupancy tax measure on the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election ballot. After adopting these resolutions, staff identified a minor administrative error that should be corrected before the transient occupancy tax measure is submitted to the County of Orange Registrar of Voters. Resolution No. 11705 corrects the administrative error and incorporates other minor changes.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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Adopt Resolution No. 11705. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange amending the submission to the qualified electors of the City a certain measure relating to expanding and increasing the rate of the City's transient occupancy tax at the November 3, 2026, General Municipal Election as called by Resolution No. 11669 and Resolution No. 11690.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 2: Enhance Economic Development Achieve Fiscal Sustainability
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
On May 26, 2026, the City Council voted 6-1-0 to approve Resolution No. 11690 which submits to the voters a question regarding an increase and expansion of the City's existing transient occupancy tax (TOT).
In particular, the City Council voted to propose: 1) increasing the TOT rate from 10% to 14% for hotels with 11 rooms more; 2) applying the TOT to online and other travel companies; and 3) applying the TOT to the full rate charged for accommodations.
After adopting the necessary resolutions, staff identified a minor administrative error that requires correction. California Elections Code Section 13119 requires that ballot questions include the...
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