Del Mar City Council Meeting Agenda
Del Mar Town Hall
1050 Camino del Mar, Del Mar, California
July 24, 2023 City Council Meeting
INFORMATION RECEIVED
AFTER THE COUNCIL AGENDA
WAS DISTRIBUTED
(“Red Dots”)
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Mariel Cairns, Associate Management Analyst
DATE: July 22, 2023
RE: Red Dot Item 1 – Update from City Representative to San Diego County Water Authority
The attached presentation for Item 1- Update from City Representative to San Diego County Water Authority on the July 24, 2023, City Council agenda was finalized following the publication of the agenda materials and is being distributed as a Red Dot.
Attachment – Item 1 Presentation
Item 01 July 24, 2023
SDCWA Water Update
Mel Katz, Board Chair
July 24, 2023
Del Mar City Council Kelley Gage, Acting Assistant General Manager Item 01 July 24, 2023
2 Serving a Vibrant Region
Established in 1944
24 member agencies
3.3 million people
$268 billion economy
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Results of Supply Diversification
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4 Embracing Change at the Water Authority
• New leadership team steps
forward
• Climate actions achieve Gold
Status
• Extraordinary winter relieves
pressure on the Colorado River
• Outreach programs support
low-water landscapes and civic
engagement
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5 Detachment Update
Unprecedented decision creates major impacts
• Fallbrook and Rainbow water agencies
seek to join Riverside County in search
of cheaper water
• Local Agency Formation Commission
(LAFCO) approves in July, requiring a
vote only in Fallbrook and Rainbow
• Election expected this fall
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6 Major Impacts for Region
LAFCO’s exit fee doesn’t cover costs
Risks for Fallbrook and
Rainbow ratepayers
Costs for retail
member agencies
Environmental
Impacts
Water Authority
voting rights at
MWD
Item 01 July 24, 2023
7 Financial Impacts to Member Agencies
Annual Impact*
Ramona MWD $236,776
Rincon MWD $255,241
City of San Diego $7,815,653
San Dieguito WD $169,011
Santa Fe ID $328,191
Sweetwater $154,135
Vallecitos WD $617,337
Valley Center MWD $930,821
Vista ID $701,406
Yuima MWD $264,709
ANNUAL TOTAL $18,897,348
Annual Impact*
Carlsbad MWD $655,149
City of Del Mar $50,863
City of Escondido $884,202
Helix WD $1,254,705
Lakeside WD $148,803
City of Oceanside $1,066,707
Olivenhain MWD $921,545
Otay WD $1,461,916
Padre Dam MWD $497,792
City of Poway $482,384
*LAFCO allocated impact based on the County Water Authority’s water sale revenues over a recent five-year period Nearly $200M (non-adjusted) Net Financial Impact Over 10 Years Item 01 July 24, 2023
8 Next Steps
• Water Authority Board authorizes
negotiations with Fallbrook-Rainbow
and LAFCO
• AB 399 seeks countywide vote
Item 01 July 24, 2023
9 Taking a Collaborative Approach To Support the CO River • Lower Basin states (CA, AZ, NV) agreed on consensusbased, conservation-focused proposal in response to Reclamation’s call for near-term actions
• Submitted to Reclamation May 22, 2023
• Includes voluntary conservation of 3 MAF by the end of 2026
• CA contributes 1.2 MAF in total 2023-2026
• 2.3 MAF to be funded through Inflation Reduction Act
• Reclamation considering Lower Basin plan as part of
environmental review of near-term actions
Item 01 July 24, 2023
SanDiegoCountyWaterAuthority
@sdcwa
@sdcwa
Thank You!
Item 01 July 24, 2023
1 Melinda Gould
From: City Clerk Mail Box
Subject: FW: Item 2 red dot -
From: Terry Gaasterland <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 9:57 AM
To: City Clerk Mail Box <[email protected]>; David Druker <[email protected]> Subject: Item 2 red dot -
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The red dot below was submitted to the city clerk and forwarded to me with the following comment — forwarding it here to make sure that it gets to the City Clerk:
Comment to me:
What we need is a group discussion to hear what others think and ask and the answers from SANDAG.
Red dot:
Dear City Council and SANDAG,
I am very happy to hear that we are getting closer to have the train relocated from the fragile bluff. However, I was expecting a presentation of the original FIVE different options for the relocation route/tunnel. It was very disappointing to read that your presentation material only contains information that you will have a public outreach sometime in August or September. No Q&A time and no details of WHAT you will have public outreach about so that we can prepare for it. How many route options are left? If there are less than the original five, we want to know why the others were rejected. Was it engineering reasons? Environmental reasons?
I have some questions for the tunnel-option under 101. Why is the Southern tunnel opening so close to the ocean? It seems extremely short sighted in today´s Sea Level Rise climate. With a tunnel opening that close to the ocean, the tunnel will have to be moved again in a decade or two. The other question is about the double tracking over the protected Penasquito´s lagoon, the wetland with all its protected bird and plant species. The chances that the Coastal Commission will allow such an ecologically disturbing construction over protected wetland are very slim. I would like to hear your reasoning. Perhaps you have already discussed this with the Coastal Commission? If so, what did they say? Is there even any point in continuing putting time and effort in pursuing that option? I assume you ARE planning to double track the Penasquito´s lagoon if pursuing the 101-option? 1 July 24, 2023 Item 02
2 In regards to the tunnel going diagonally under the Del Mar hill with the southern opening close to Portofino Drive, why can´t the opening be by the Park and Ride area instead, or even slightly further south?
I sincerely hope such a tunnel can be built without eminent domain. No one should be forced out of their homes against their will. If no other way is possible, such owners should be given an offer they cannot resist so that they CHOOSE to sell (to you). In the big scheme of this multi billion dollar construction, that extra cost means nothing.
Again, I am grateful that this enormous project of relocating the train off the bluff is finally starting, but the lack of information and Q&A time is frustrating.
Sincerely,
Camilla Rang
159 10th Street, Del Mar, CA 92014
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Terry Gaasterland
151 Sea Cliff Way, Del Mar, CA 92014
m: (646) 207-4600 // e: [email protected]
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Council Member, City of Del Mar
[email protected]
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Professor of Computational Biology and Genomics
Chair, Bioinformatics & Systems Biology Graduate Program Member, Institute for Genomic Medicine
University of California San Diego & Scripps Institution of Oceanography [email protected]
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LOSSAN Rail Realignment Update
Del Mar City Council Presentation
July 24, 2023
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Relocating the tracks off the bluffs: a timeline
Open to
Public
Trains no longer
operating on Bluffs
By 2035
Begin Final
Design
Complete engineering work
and secure right of way
(partially funded)
2026
Begin Environmental
& Preliminary Engineering
Public Outreach
Virtual Info Session
2023
Begin
Construction
Build track and
structures (seeking
funding)
2028
Planning
& Agency
Coordination
Analyze concepts and
engage agency partners
2020
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Ongoing Public Outreach
*Targeted dates
as of July 2023
Schedule subject
to change
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Short-term engineering and environmental activities*
• Final Environmental
Document
• Start Final Design
Engineering work and right
of way (partially funded)
2026
• Environmental
Surveys (Cont.)
• Environmental
Studies
• Preliminary
Engineering
2024
• Environmental
Surveys
• Analyze Possible Track
Routes
• Public Outreach
Virtual Info Session in August
2023
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*Targeted dates
as of July 2023
Schedule subject
to change
Ongoing Public Outreach
• Draft Environmental
Document (DED)
• Official DED Comment
Period Begins
2025
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• Online resources & engagement
• Public listening sessions,
info sessions/open houses
• Reaching out – casting a wide net for invitations
• Topics
– Informing general community on project basics
– Technical info available for those following the project • Future logistical considerations:
– Day session and evening session
– Splitting and bookmarking the webinar recording by topic – Exploring simulcasting or sharing info on local TV
Phase 1: Where Have We Been?
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2023
July
August
September
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• Online resources & engagement
• Info and listening sessions
• Conversations and gathering feedback
in-person events, emails, hotline
– [email protected]
– (858) 549-RAIL
• Emails to subscriber list
– SANDAG.org/subscribe
(select LOSSAN Rail)
Phase 2: What Comes Next?
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2023
October
November
December
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• Continue previewing the construction phase, discuss
project benefits, and inform the community about:
– How tunnel openings will look
– Sound and vibrations during construction versus when trains are running
– Travel time savings
2024: Continuing the Conversation
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• More opportunities for general public
comment
• Participate in the draft environmental
document (DED) review process
(CEQA/NEPA)
• Official DED comment period
• Outreach above and beyond what's
required
2025: Looking Ahead
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Next Steps
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• Virtual public events – August, September 2023
• In-person outreach – Fall '23 and onward
– Tabling events like farmers markets
– Events along the San Diego rail corridor and across the region • SANDAG Update to City Council – September or October '23 – Recap of virtual event and technical updates
• Ongoing education campaign – various media
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Stay connected with SANDAG
Explore our website
SANDAG.org
Email: [email protected]
[email protected]
Follow us on social media:
@SANDAGregion @SANDAG
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CITY COUNCIL QUESTIONS
JULY 24, 2023
Item 6 – Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Ascent Environmental Inc. to Prepare Residential Objective Design Standards in Accordance with Program 6G of the City’s Adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element 1) In the consultant agreement under scope of work it states that “City goal and objectives, including SB 35, SB 330, SB 9, and Housing Element implementation, as well as any other relevant legislation if applicable. It is my understanding the coastal cities are exempt from SB 35. Is that true?
Staff Response:
Correct, California Government Code Section 65913.4 (a)(6)(A) exempts the Coastal Zone from SB 35’s streamlined development approval process. The scope of work for developing the Objective Design Review Standards will be further refined upon project kick-off with City staff and the reference to SB 35 will be removed. SB 35 is just one of several state laws that limit a local agency’s project review to objective development and design standards in place at the time of project submittal. 1 July 24, 2023 Item 06
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1 Melinda Gould
From: City Clerk Mail Box
Subject: FW: Continued STVR Discussion
From: Kimberly Jackson <[email protected]>
Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2023 8:56 PM
To: Tracy Martinez <[email protected]>; Dan Quirk <[email protected]>; David Druker <[email protected]>; Terry Gaasterland <[email protected]>; Dwight Worden <[email protected]>; City Manager Mail Box <[email protected]>; Leslie Devaney <[email protected]> Subject: Continued STVR Discussion
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Dear Honorable Mayor and CouncilMembers,
Here are my quick thoughts on what STVR Rules and Regs I have seen work or be approved by The Coastal Commission over the 13 years I have been in operation in coastal communities around San Diego:
Permit Process: Tell the STVR public to get a permit. I would recommend allowing all parties to come to the table to register by a certain date, so you do not box anyone out and expose the city to unnecessary litigation. Make this process very simple and easy, goal is to know which homes are STVR's and how to reach owners/operators when they are in violation of a rule. Fee MUST be simple (not in excess of $150/year), as all owners will immediately incur an income loss from the new TOT collection and this will be painful for many families. Old school folks will freak out over this even though it is standard in the industry. If you also make the permit fee/process elaborate and costly, old school peeps won't comply, and will go underground (like Joe Sullivan suggested old schooler's do years ago when Sheryl Parks was the Mayor) and you will miss out on their TOT monies.
Occupancy: 2 per bedroom, plus 2 for the house. NO parties or gatherings EVER! Not even a baby shower. Over occupancy is the #1 reason for most STVR nuisances/issues.
Noise/Good Neighbor Policy: Quiet hours from 9pm till 9am out of respect for the neighborhood. Personally, my firm asks all families not to use any outdoor spaces after 9pm, ever.
Trash: No overflowing trash
Tot: Collection of TOT in line with Del Mar hotel collection rate Don't impose any other nit-picky rules and regs that Patty (and hopefully her Team, she will need help) can't follow up on. You will cause your staff brain damage by imposing silly things like: a cap on the allowable number of nights that people can rent their homes per year. This is not an HOA community and there have never been restrictions like this before. People stay in Del Mar year round, due to the beach, the weather, the two track seasons, our world renowned USD Medical Services, local Horse Shows, and the multitude of other events that The Sound, The Belly Up, and The FairGrounds bring to our community. I 1 July 24, 2023 Item 10
2 have NEVER seen Coastal approve a cap on allowable nights to be rented per year. People will go underground if you do things like this, and that also means a loss of TOT. I hope you take this part very seriously, this will impact money coming in for sure and will not be good for your staff if you start trying to impose rules that no one has resources to keep up with.
See you July 24th, and lmk if you have any questions....
Kimberly Jackson
FOUNDER
Vacation Rental Management
(503) 957-9354
[email protected]
www.vacationrentalsbykimberly.com
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1 Melinda Gould
From: City Clerk Mail Box
Subject: FW: Red Dot - Item 10 STR July 24, 2023 agenda Attachments: City of Del Mar -STR Red Dot July 24, 2023.pdf From: Gina Corsini Mattern <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 8:52 AM
To: Tracy Martinez <[email protected]>; Dan Quirk <[email protected]>; David Druker <[email protected]>; Terry Gaasterland <[email protected]>; Dwight Worden <[email protected]>; City Manager Mail Box <[email protected]>; Leslie Devaney <[email protected]> Subject: Red Dot - Item 10 STR July 24, 2023 agenda
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Dear Honorable Mayor and Council Members,
I attended the July 10, 2023 meeting and listened to the discussion regarding STRs. It was quite concerning how much time (7+ years) and money (2+ lawsuits) has gone into trying to come up with rules and regulations regarding short term rentals. While Del Mar is "unique", basic rules and regulations are not. We have many examples from our neighboring cities, as well as information about what the Coastal Commission wants and will approve.
When the imposed moratorium and then ordinance was placed over owners property rights in 2016, the City Council stated (without data) there were 300-400 STRs operating in the City. It took the City 7 years to commission data analysis showing that Del Mar has 116 STRs. The initial number was either grossly overstated or the Ordinance for the last 7 years has wiped out 60% of the industry. Either way, this was (and continues) to be a gross use of power by the City Council.
Listening to Councilman Druker and Councilwoman Gasterland discuss "guiding principles" in painful minutia is an indicator that Council is either overthinking this situation or they have other intentions, such as trying to severely limit and restrict owners property rights without passing law. We saw that last move in the 28/7 plan.
The "Guiding Principles" posted in the Board's packet state:
Honor the existing policies in the Del Mar Community Plan - Please do not ignore that the Land Use Subcommittee discussed and REJECTED limiting STRs in 1974. This was clearly something the community WANTED. See attached copy of the rejection.
• Maintain the residential character of neighborhoods in residential zones See attached Page 56 of Community Plan that states the North Beach area has a "comparatively large percentage" of STRs. Let's keep it that way! • Honor the tradition of vacation rentals during the summers, holidays, and horse racing season Del Mar is a YEARRound destination. The Fairgrounds operate year-round and include many other events outside of horse racing that draw visitors to our community.
Councilman Druker referred to STRs as a "problem" several times throughout the July 10th meeting. What "problem(s)" are 116 units causing the City of Del Mar? Council should be required to share publicly any reports coming to Code Enforcement (dedicated STR hotline) to present (and inform) the community what problems are occurring because of the STRs.
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2 A basic starting point would be more beneficial to the community rather than an elaborate, over thought, highly restrictive plan the City may be considering. You can always revisit the situation in a year or two if the calls to Code Enforcement increase.
Basic Rules and Regulations:
1. Permits for Owners and Property Managers - to be posted visibly on property
2. Good Neighbor Hours (10pm - 7AM)
3. No nightly minimum
4. No limit on days per year
5. Three (validated) strikes and permit is pulled
6. Occupancy: 2 per bedroom + 2 per house
Support for TOT Tax ONLY if no cap on days AND nightly minimum.
Sincerely,
Gina C. Mattern
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The Land Use Subcommittee REJECTED the
discouragement of STRs, by vote, in 1974.
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Community Plan – pg.56
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1 Melinda Gould
From: City Clerk Mail Box
Subject: FW: Red Dot, Item 10 July 24, 2023
From: Danielle Nicholas <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 8:56 AM
To: Tracy Martinez <[email protected]>; Dan Quirk <[email protected]>; David Druker <[email protected]>; Terry Gaasterland <[email protected]>; Dwight Worden <[email protected]>; City Manager Mail Box <[email protected]>; Leslie Devaney <[email protected]> Subject: Red Dot, Item 10 July 24, 2023
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Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers,
As a property owner in Del Mar, I propose the following rules and regulations for Short Term Rentals:
1. Permits for Owners and Property Managers - to be posted visibly on property
2. Good Neighbor Hours (10pm - 7AM)
3. No nightly minimum
4. No limit on days per year
5. Three (validated) strikes and permit is pulled
6. Occupancy: 2 per bedroom + 2 per house
Thank you for preserving Del Mar's character through these rules and regulations which are consistent with the historical character of our fine seaside hamlet. Del Mar has always catered to travelers looking to experience a bit of the surf and turf.
Warmly,
Danielle Nicholas
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1 Melinda Gould
From: Tanys Evangelisti <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 10:02 AM
To: City Clerk Mail Box
Subject: STR Red Dot
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Hello and please add this red dot to the meeting today.
Hello City of Del Mar,
I am told that Csilla Crouch, who is renting next door to our home, has submitted a horrific letter to the city on 7/10/2023. The tenants we have are LONG TERM tenants at 2625 Camino Del Mar as Csilla is next door to us. She had called the police on our tenants for having friends over and the police came and told the tenant that the neighbor complained however the police said everything seems fine here and left .
Csilla videoed our neighbors one other time while they had friends over talking with no music at all.
Please note that Tom and I have been woken up many times with her children and friends in the jacuzzi right next to our house after midnight, however we were considerate of her and her family we never said anything.
Much Appreciated,
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1 Melinda Gould
From: City Clerk Mail Box
Subject: FW: Short Term Rentals
From: Richard Langstaff <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 10:54 AM
Subject: Short Term Rentals
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Dear Honorable Mayor and Councilmembers,
As a property owner in Del Mar, I propose the following rules and regulations for Short Term Rentals:
1. Permits for Owners and Property Managers - to be posted visibly on property
2. Good Neighbor Hours (10pm - 7AM)
3. No nightly minimum
4. No limit on days per year
5. Three (validated) strikes and permit is pulled
6. Occupancy: 2 per bedroom + 2 per house
Support for TOT Tax ONLY if no cap on days and nightly minimum.
This is a benefit to the City of Del Mar Tax base and for their restaurants and retail this a win for business.
Thank you for your consideration,
Richard
Richard Langstaff II
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626-643-2065
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1 Melinda Gould
From: deftos <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 12:49 PM
To: City Clerk Mail Box
Subject: Red Dot Item 10, STRs
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Del Mar City Council and Honorable Mayor,
In 2018, The California Coastal Commission (CCC) approved with modification an ordinance from Del Mar for regulating short-term rentals. This document provides useful historical information and suggests approaches to STR regulation that might be approved by the Coastal Commission. https://documents.coastal.ca.gov/reports/2018/6/th14d/th14d-6-2018-report.pdf Limits on length of stay and maximum rental days per year:
The ordinance approved by the CCC would have limited short-term rentals to a 3-day minimum stay and 180 days (6-month) maximum rental days per year in residential zones. The CCC noted the 180-day limit would “prohibit commercial enterprises from purchasing properties and operating them exclusively as a STR on a year-round basis.” This seems like a reasonable and desirable policy goal for the CIty.
Relatedly, according to the discussion in the Coastal Commission report, Solana Beach got Coastal Commission approval to limit the minimum length of stay to 7 days (with no restriction on maximum rental days per year), the County of San Luis Obispo got approval to prohibit exceeding one tenancy within seven consecutive calendar days, and the City of Santa Cruz got approval to prohibit new “non-hosted” STRs and place a cap on “hosted” STRs.
Differential regulation of STRs in different residential zones:
The CCC also noted that Del Mar’s proposed ordinance did not differentially regulate STRs in different residential zones, such as being more permissive in areas that historically have had the highest concentration of STRs (North Beach and South Bluff) or are closest to the beach (west of CDM). “By applying the restrictions to all residential zones citywide, the City makes no distinction among the variety of neighborhoods in which STRs currently operate or have historically operated, or the relative desirability to visitors of some areas compared to others. “The proposed amendment makes no distinction between inland parts of the City and the shoreline and the City’s blanket prohibition is broad and overly restrictive. In other words, the proposed amendment applies uniform treatment to all single and multiple dwelling unit zones of the City, and does not provide the type of nuanced policies for particular blocks or neighborhoods that are features of other STR regulatory programs elsewhere in the state. Additionally, residences in prime visitor- serving, beachadjacent areas are not given any priority for use as a STR, which hinders the public’s ability to access and recreate in these nearshore areas.
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2 Del Mar might consider differentially regulating STRs in different neighborhoods, such as being more permissive in areas that are closest to the beach and/or have historically the highest density of STRs and being more restrictive in areas farther from the beach and/or having less historical SRT use. Notably, the CCC allowed the City of Encinitas to only allow STRs west of Highway 101.
Thanks for your consideration,
Michael Deftos
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1 Melinda Gould
From: Debbie Church <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 1:08 PM
To: City Clerk Mail Box; Tracy Martinez; David Druker; Terry Gaasterland; Dan Quirk; Dwight Worden; City Manager Mail Box
Subject: red dot for item #10 regarding STR
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Dear Mayor Martinez and Honorable Council Members,
At the last council meeting, the primary discussion was focused on figuring out the number of existing vacation rentals. What I did not hear as part of the discussion was the drastic reduction in vacation rentals during the forbearance period. Back in 2016, the consultants had a number of existing rentals between 400-500 (though that number included many rentals in the 92014 area) and the new number is likely somewhere in the 100-200 range. And anecdotally, everyone I know would agree with the drastic reduction in numbers.
My big take away from this reduction is the knowledge that homes (and particularly 2nd homes) do turn over quite frequently and also that during high interest rate times paired with astronomically high property values, it makes zero investment sense to leave that kind of capital parked in a property that generates so little rental income. The higher the interest rates and property values go, the less financial sense it makes to hold onto a property. And of course it makes no sense to purchase a property solely to be used as a vacation rental.
It has become much more difficult for mom & pops to hold onto a family property and lease it out as a vacation rental, and those numbers reflect this. Does the city want to help protect these historic mom & pop rentals or does the city want to discourage them along with any "corporate vacation rentals." So what I am hoping is that the city views any new regulations through a lens of does the new regulation help to discourage a "bad apple" rental or does it discourage a mom/pop from trying to hold onto a property altogether? Is it the goal of the city to make new regulations so painful that they all stop renting?
Here's a quick list of a few of the most commonly discussed regulations and how I would classify them:
Discourages Bad Apples and creates more peaceful neighborhoods for all
1. Maximum number of people per room TBD
2. Quiet hours of 9pm - 9am
3. Daytime visitors limited to a TBD number
4. Cars must be parked on-site
5. Social events cannot be hosted at a vacation rental
6. Dogs must be kept with owners and not left alone at a property
7. Posting of contact information
8. Trash regulation TBD
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2 Discourages keeping a vacation rental
1. difficult and/or expensive permitting process
2. TOT
3. minimum night stay below 3 night minimum (currently 1 night rentals allowed)
4. maximum number of days per year is regulated (currently 365 days allowed)
5. extra maintenance of records beyond what is required for tax purposes
6. And of course limiting the number of allowed rentals altogether I am hopeful that we can focus most of our time and efforts on the first list before we venture into the territory of what will infringe upon property rights to an unbearable level.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my views.
Debbie Church - 27th St.
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1 Melinda Gould
From: Mary Zobell <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, July 24, 2023 1:35 PM
To: City Clerk Mail Box
Subject: Short Term Rental Discussion-Red Dot
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Discussion of Council Guiding Principles and Objectives for Development of Short-Term Rental Regulations
Dear Members of the Del Mar City Council,
My name is Mary ZoBell and my husband is Gus Kriege, We live on 20th street and both of us grew up in Del Mar. Gus has actually lived in Del Mar for 65 years (today is his birthday!) I moved away for about 20 years and then came back. For the past 16 years we have either house swapped with friends or rented our house for 2- 4 weeks in July. We are both elementary school teachers and in July we take a family trip.
Our neighborhood is close knit and neighbors watch over our house and even help out our renters when we are gone. We often have repeat visitors and we rent for a week at a time.
I haven't been involved much civically, although I feel blessed to live in Del Mar. Much of my time is spent working, being a mom, and taking care of my mom who has Alzheimers.
In fact I've never written a red dot. I'd like to share that I liked the ordinance that was suggested in 2017. I think owner occupied homes could rent for a week at a time for up to 28 days. Non owner occupied homes needed to be rented for at least a month at a time.
As I said, we live in a close community. Our neighborhood has get togethers, we chat at sunset, we help each other out when someone is sick and have recently mourned the death of 3 residents together. When Covid was more present we helped each other out. We have a neighbor who has lived in his home for 70 years and is currently in hospice care at home, several neighbors check in on him and his wife, bring meals, help with grocery shopping. My kids think of him as a grandpa.
Neighborhoods and relationships are so important.
I live across the street from a short term rental that generally has a new group of people pull up every weekend.
We generally get along with the renters, but it does not support a sense of community. The house next door to the STR house was recently sold to someone who said they weren't going to do STR's and then in fact they did.
It's now for sale again. I hate the thought of absentee owners buying properties in our neighborhood, propping up signage and renting out houses to people like a turnstyle. We have new neighbors on our south side and are so happy that they are living in their house with their kids. We've already become friends and chat in the street, sweep up the sidewalks together, and help each other out.
I wish I could be there today at the meeting but we are out of town 1 July 24, 2023 Item 10
2 In conclusion, I hope that Del Mar doesn't choose to allow more short term rentals, especially when they are not owner occupied.
Sincerely
Mary and Gus
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Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony. - Gandhi 2 July 24, 2023 Item 10
1 Melinda Gould
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Subject: FW: Red Dot, Item 10 July 24, 2023
From: Amber Patton <[email protected]>
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Dear Honorable Mayor and Council members,
As a property owner in Del Mar, I propose the following rules and regulations for Short Term Rentals:
1. Permits for Owners and Property Managers - to be posted visibly on property
2. Good Neighbor Hours (10pm - 7AM)
3. No nightly minimum
4. No limit on days per year
5. Three (validated) strikes and permit is pulled
6. Occupancy: 2 per bedroom + 2 per house
Support for TOT Tax ONLY if no cap on days AND nightly minimum.
Sincerely,
Ms. Amber Patton
1 July 24, 2023 Item 10