TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: Rick Otto, City Manager
1. SUBJECT
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Policy options for enforcement of prohibition on Short Term Rentals and Third Amendment to Master Subscription Agreement with Granicus, LLC for short term rental compliance services.
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2. SUMMARY
Short Term Rental properties have become more prevalent in recent years, and given the transitory nature of their tenants, Short Term Rentals can have a significant impact on residential neighborhoods. The proposed policy options would enforce a prohibition on short term rentals. The proposed Third Amendment to the agreement with Granicus, LLC would expand the scope of services to include Short Term Rental compliance services.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
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1. Approve Third Amendment to Master Subscription Agreement with Granicus, LLC, in the amount of $15,846 for short term rental compliance services, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute on behalf of the City.
2. Provide direction to staff on enforcement of a prohibition on Short Term Rentals.
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4. FISCAL IMPACT
The total expenditure for this amendment is $15,846 and will be funded through General Fund (100).
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 3: Enhance and promote quality of life in the community
c: Support and enhance attractive, diverse living environments.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Short Term Rentals (STRs) are residential units (single-family homes, town homes, condominiums, apartments, accessory dwelling units...etc.) that are rented for a period of less than 30 days. STRs have existed for many years but became much more common after the founding of Airbnb in 2008, and became increasingly more prevalent starting in 2012. Airbnb, Expedia Group (VRBO and HomeAway), and other similar sites known as "hosting platforms", create a convenient online marketplace for STRs.
History of STR Policy
Initially, the City of Orange took the position that as the Orange Municipal Code (OMC) d...
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