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Findings and Recommendations
4 findings
Despite the increasing media coverage of Online Booking Agencies (OBAs), STRs are not a new phenomenon in Orange County. City Response: The City agrees with the finding based on the information provided by the Grand Jury Report. However, the City does not have the resources or staffing to independently verify the findings.
Related Recommendations (1)
Cities should review and begin to update ordinances to keep up with the rapidly changing nature of court
The Steady growth of STR usage in the last decade raises concerns of potential public nuisance. City Response: The City agrees with the finding based on the information provided by the Grand Jury Report. However, the City does not have the resources or staffing to independently verify the findings.
Related Recommendations (1)
Cities should consider developing a plan for upcoming major events that are expected to create a surge in demand for STRs and its associated Transient Occupancy Tax, by December 31, 2025, and no less frequently than every two years thereafter. City Response: The recommendation has not been implemented. The City enforces an STR ban. However, the City will support the effort of others.
Even with robust Code Enforcement, a city's statutory ban on STRs is not enough to keep STRs from opening. City Response: The City agrees with the finding based on the information provided by the Grand Jury Report. However, the City does not have the resources or staffing to independently verify the findings.
No recommendations for this finding
City leaders have no regular communication with each other concerning STR issues, limiting opportunities to develop strategies and expertise to improve service. City Response: The City agrees with the finding based on the information provided by the Grand Jury Report. However, the City does not have the resources or staffing to independently verify the findings. NICOL JONES, Mayor • JORDAN WU, Mayor Pro Tem ROBERT FRACKELTON, Councilmember • KELLY MCBRIDE, Councilmember • CRYSTAL MILES, Councilmember
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations
1
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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City leaders should have regular discussions with each other to share STR management strategies on biannual basis commencing no later than January 1, 2026. City Response: The recommendation has not yet been implemented. The City has had limited discussion surrounding STRs at ACC-OC and the League of Cities. However, this has been infrequent. The City is willing to participate as appropriate. Sincerely, THE CITY OF VILLA PARK Nicol Jones Mayor
