Agenda packet — Del Rey Oaks City Council, September 26, 2023

REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA

OF THE CITY OF DEL REY OAKS CITY COUNCIL
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 AT 6:00 PM
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1. ROLL CALL - Council

2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: General Public Comment must deal with matters subject to the jurisdiction of the City and the Council that are not on the Agenda. Anyone wishing to address the City Council on matters not appearing on the Agenda may do so now. The public may comment on any other matter listed on the Agenda at the time the matter is being considered. There will be a time limit of not more than three minutes for each speaker. No action will be taken on matters brought up under this item and all comments will be referred to staff.

4. PROCLAMATIONS:

A. Del Rey Oaks 70th Birthday
B. National Hispanic Month
C. Stormwater Awareness Week

5. PRESENTATION:

A. Badge Ceremony for Reserve Police Officer Chris Salopek B. Community Human Services in Honor of Former Council Member Patricia "Pat" Lintell 1 6. CONSENT AGENDA:

A. MINUTES: (CEQA: as to all, not a project per Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378)

1. August 22, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes B. MONTHLY REPORTS: (CEQA: as to all, not a project per Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378)

1. Financials August 2022 - August 2023

2. Fire Department Response Report, August 2023

3. Police Activity Report, August 2023
C. MISCELLANEOUS: (CEQA: as to all, not a project per Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378)

1. Approval of Revised 2023-24 Salary Schedule with City Manager Salary Change

2. Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code Sections

5.24.020, 5.24.030 and 5.24.040 pertaining to Short-Term Rentals

3. Adopt Resolution 2023-17 to Approve Entering Into Agreement for the Regional Early Action Planning Grant 2.0 Program with AMBAG

4. Authorize City Manager to Purchase Electric Lawn Mower and Mulch Kit for Public Works

5. Adopt Resolution 2023-18 Approving a Professional Services Agreement with EcoGreen Solutions to Install Lighting Upgrades in City Hall

7. OLD BUSINESS: None

8. NEW BUSINESS:

A. Appeal of City Building Official's determination regarding building at 121 Calle Del Oaks

9. STAFF REPORTS:

City Manager Report
Council Reports
A. Council Reports
City Manager Report

10. CORRESPONDENCE:

A. MST Highlights
TAMC Highlights
Police Department Letters of Commendation
2 11. Closed Session: As permitted by Government Code Section 54956 et. seq. the Council may adjourn to a Closed Session to consider specific matters dealing with certain litigation, personnel, or labor/real property negotiations.

A. Public Comment on Closed Session Items: Anyone wishing to address the City Council on an item to be discussed in closed session may do so now. There will be a time limit of not more than three minutes for each speaker. No action will be taken on matters brought up under this public comment period.

B. Closed Session Items:

1. Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation (Gov’t Code § 54956.9(a)) Michele Ball v. City of Del Rey Oaks et al. (Monterey County Superior Court Case No. 20CV002926

2. Conference with Real Property Negotiations (Government Code § 54954.5) Property: “17-Acre Parcel” - APN 259-011-025-000
Agency Negotiator: City Manager John Guertin Negotiating Parties: City of Del Rey Oaks, Monterey Peninsula Regional Parks District
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment

12. NEXT MEETING DATE:

A. Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at 6:00pm

13. ADJOURNMENT
Information distributed to the Council at the meeting becomes part of the public record. A copy of written material, pictures, etc. must be provided to the secretary for- this purpose.

All enclosures and materials regarding these agenda items are available for public review at the Del Rey Oaks City Hall, 650 Canyon Del Rey Road, Del Rey Oaks. 3 PROCLAMATION
Honoring the 70th Anniversary of
the City of Del Rey Oaks
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WHEREAS, the City of Del Rey Oaks, nestled within the sunbelt of the picturesque Monterey Peninsula, was incorporated in 1953, and;
WHEREAS, for seven decades, Del Rey Oaks has thrived as a community built on the principles of unity, progress, and inclusivity, and;
WHEREAS, the residents, businesses, and civic leaders of Del Rey Oaks have worked tirelessly to create a vibrant, welcoming, and sustainable community that embodies the spirit of innovation and cooperation, and;
WHEREAS, Del Rey Oaks has consistently demonstrated its commitment to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of its surroundings, including the renowned Frog Pond Wetland Preserve and Work Memorial Park, and;
WHEREAS, the City of Del Rey Oaks has a proud history of public service, with dedicated city employees and elected officials working diligently to improve the lives of its residents, and; WHEREAS, as Del Rey Oaks marks its 70th anniversary, it is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the past, acknowledge the challenges overcome, and look forward to a future filled with promise, progress, and prosperity.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved, I, Mayor Scott Donaldson, on behalf of the City Council of the City of Del Rey Oaks do hereby proudly announce and proclaim that we take pride in all Del Rey Oaks has accomplished in its first seven decades and look forward to a future of continued prosperity and achievement.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Del Rey Oaks to be affixed this 26th day of September, 2023. ______________________________________
Scott Donaldson, Mayor
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PROCLAMATION
The City of Del Rey Oaks City Council
Hereby Honoring National Hispanic Heritage Month
WHEREAS, Since our founding, our Nation has drawn strength from the diversity of our people; and WHEREAS, With faith and passion, a sturdy work ethic and profound devotion to family, Hispanics have helped carry forward our legacy as a vibrant beacon of opportunity for all; and WHEREAS, Whether their ancestors have been here for generations or they are among the newest members of our American family, they represent many countries and cultures, each adding their own distinct and dynamic perspective to our country's story; and WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month (NHHM) pays tribute to the generations of Hispanic Americans whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America, and who have positively influenced and enriched our nation and society; and WHEREAS, In 1968, President Lyndon Johnson implemented the observance of Hispanic Heritage Week; and
WHEREAS, This observation was expanded to its current 30 day period from September 15 to Oct 15 and enacted into public law under President Ronald Reagan on 1988; and WHEREAS, September 15 was chosen as the starting point for the commemoration because it is the anniversary of independence of five Hispanic countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua, who all declared independence in 1821. In addition, Mexico, Chile and Belize celebrate their independence days on September 16, September 18, and September 21 respectively; and
WHEREAS, Hispanic Americans continue to enrich our community with cultural, educational and political influences that can be seen in all aspects of our life; and WHEREAS, National Hispanic Heritage Month is an important reminder of how much strength we draw as a Nation from our immigrant roots and our values as a Nation of immigrants; and NOW, THEREFORE I, Scott Donaldson, Mayor of the City of Del Rey Oaks, do hereby proclaim September 15-October 15, 2023 as National Hispanic Month in the City of Del Rey Oaks and I urge all citizens to embrace the diversity that strengthens us and continue striving to ensure the American dream is with reach for generation of Hispanics to come.

Signed this 26th day of September 2023
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Scott Donaldson, Mayor
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PROCLAMATION

STORMWATER AWARENESS WEEK
September 25 – September 29, 2023
WHEREAS, the water quality of our local water resources are of vital importance to sustainable communities and to the health, safety, and well-being of the people of this community; and, WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the citizens, Staff, civic leaders, business interests, and children in our community to gain knowledge of and maintain a progressive interest and understanding of stormwater and the protection of our water resources; and, WHEREAS, our Municipal Staff often serve on the front lines of water quality protection; and, WHEREAS, stormwater is increasingly considered a resource for our community, where every drop counts as demonstrated by its contributions as a source water for Monterey One Water’s Pure Water Monterey project; and,
WHEREAS, since 2002, the City of Del Rey Oaks has participated in the Monterey Regional Stormwater Management Program (MRSWMP), a regional collaboration intended to implement local Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Phase II Stormwater Permit Requirements under the Clean Water Act in a consistent and cost-effective manner; and, WHEREAS, the City of Del Rey Oaks will participate in the annual Stormwater Awareness Week training activities, a statewide effort to train Municipal Staff, specifically Building Department Staff, on stormwater and water quality issues;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby proclaim the week of September 25 – September 29, 2023, as Stormwater Awareness Week, and urges all residents to recognize the importance of water quality and its impacts on our community health, safety, welfare, and quality of life.

Signed this 26th day of September, 2023
__________________________
Scott Donaldson, Mayor
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City of Del Rey Oaks
City Hall
650 Canyon Del Rey Blvd
Del Rey Oaks, CA 93940
Action Minutes
Tuesday August 22, 2023 - 6:00 PM
City Council – Regular Meeting
Del Rey Oaks City Council
Scott Donaldson – Mayor
Kim Shirley – Vice Mayor
Jeremy Hallock – Councilmember
John Uy – Councilmember
Bill Ragsdale-Cronin - Councilmember
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6:00 PM – Called to Order:

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Donaldson.

Roll Call:

Present: Mayor Donaldson, Councilmember Shirley, Councilmember Hallock, Councilmember Ragsdale-Cronin and Councilmember Uy.

Absent: None
Also Present: City Manager Guertin, Chief Bourquin, City Attorney Lorca, Deputy City Clerk Minami and Administrative Assistant Fitz Pledge of Allegiance:

Mayor Donaldson led the Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comment:

Gary Kreeger for Susan Ragsdale-Cronin (speeding on Carlton), Jose Luis Barajas (Building Business Back) and Kristin Clark (DROCAG information) and Ann Ahmadi (Air Quality Measure Score)

PUBLIC COMMENT IS CLOSED
PROCLAMATION: Honoring Long Time Residents Tony and Joann Ferrante PRESENTATIONS: Swearing in Ceremony of Police Officer Justin Tang CONSENT AGENDA: Action Items
A. MINUTES: (CEQA: as to all, not a project per Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378)

1. June 27, 2023, Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

2. June 14, 2023, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

3. July 12, 2023, Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes

4. August 9, 2023, DRAFT Regular Planning Commission Meeting Minutes B. MONTHLY REPORTS: (CEQA: as to all, not a project per Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378)

1. Financials, June and July 2023

2. Fire Department Response Report, June and July 2023

3. Police Activity Report, June and July 2023
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C. MISCELLANEOUS: (CEQA: as to all, not a project per Guidelines Article 20, Section 15378)

1. Approval of an Updated City Clerk Job Description and Adoption of Resolution 2023-14 to Amend City’s Position Control List

2. Approve Agreement Amendment with Regional Government Services for Finance, Human Resources Management and Administrative Services

3. Adopt Resolution 2023-16 Approving Changes to the Del Rey Oaks Personnel Manual Regarding Overtime
Mayor Donaldson: Pulled item C1.to make a statement regarding history of the City Clerk job and Deputy City Clerk Minami
Discussion and Public Comment regarding Deputy City Clerk Minami having the City Clerk Title.

Public Comment was closed.

A motion was made by Council Member Hallock, seconded by Council Member Shirley to approve the consent agenda item as presented.

Motion passes unanimously 5-0
OLD BUSINESS:

A. Housing Element Update by Denise Duffy and Associates Denise Duffy shows slides and explains process
NEW BUSINESS:

A. First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code Sections

5.24.020, 5.24.030 and 5.24.040 pertaining to Short -Term Rentals Mayor Donaldson: Thanks City Manager Guertin and Chair Hayworth City Manager Guertin: Great input from the Planning Commission and reviews the current STR numbers. The un hosted where it’s a primary residence but they just rent it out while on vacation are exempt from the limited numbers. Reviews the parking rules, noise rules and a good neighbor binder.

Discussion on the following items between City Council Members:
*Clustering of STR’s, to be considered another time
*Wait list for STR’s
*A percentage or a cap on number of STR’s
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Public comment was closed
A motion was made by Council Member Ragsdale-Cronin to approve item 9.A. First Reading of an Ordinance to Amend Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code Sections 5.24.020,

5.24.030 and 5.24.040 pertaining to Short -Term Rentals, as presented, Seconded by Council Member Uy
Motion passed unanimously 5-0
B. Adopt Resolution 2023-15 to Accept Trasher of Parcel E29-1(former Fort Ord) from City of Seaside to City of Del Rey Oaks
City Manager Guertin: Ownership is important and it’s the backbone to start development discussion, it’s progress.

Public Comment:

Nikki Nedoff thanks the City for taking the formal step.

A motion was made by Vice Mayor Shirley to Adopt Resolution 2023-15 to Accept Trasher of Parcel E29-1(former Fort Ord) from City of Seaside to City of Del Rey Oaks, Seconded by Council Member Uy
Motion passed unanimously 5-0
City Manager Report: City Manager Guertin reviewed the city activities that included FEMA and Cal Fire grants.

Public Comment: None

Closed Session Items:

CLOSED SESSION: As permitted by Government Code Section 54956 et. seq. the Council may adjourn to a Closed Session to consider specific matters dealing with certain litigation, personnel, or labor/real property negotiations.

Deputy City Clerk Minami read a statement regarding all the positive feelings toward City Manager Guertin and staff.
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Public Comment Closed
B. Closed Session Items:

1. Claimant: Cari McCormick, Class Representative Agency claimed against: City of Del Rey Oaks et. al. Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to § 54956.9(b): One Matter. June 28, 2023 Letter from Aiman-Smith & Marcy, on behalf of Cari McCormick to City of Del Rey Oaks Insurance Carrier

2. Public Employee Performance Evaluation ( Gov’t § 54957) City Manager City Attorney Lorca: No reportable action taken.

NEXT MEETING DATE: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 6:00pm ADJOURNMENT: 10:05pm
Attest: Date:
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1 City Council Report
Aug 2023
Case # Date Offense Code 1 Offense Code Description
DROMPADOJResidentialCommercial
23-214 08/03/2023 Strike Violation X X
23-215 08/04/2023 484G(A) PC Theft via Access Card X X
23-216 08/04/2023 Information Only X X
23-217 08/05/2023 Information Only X X
23-218 08/06/2023 Information Only X X
23-219 08/07/2023 602 PC Trespass X X
23-220 08/09/2023 415(1) PC Peace Disturbance X X
23-221 08/11/2023 484(A) PC Petty Theft (Shoplifting) X X 23-222 08/12/2023 Animal Bite Report X X
23-223 08/14/2023 Information Only X X
23-224 08/16/2023 Lost Property X X
23-225 08/16/2023 459 PC Burglary (Attempt) X X
23-226 08/17/2023 368(D)(1) PC Theft (Elder Dependent Adult) X X 23-227 08/18/2023 12500(A) VC Unlicensed Driver X X
23-228 08/17/2023 484(A) PC Petty Theft (Shoplifting) X X 23-229 08/18/2023 Missing Person X X
23-230 08/19/2023 12500(A) VC Unlicensed Driver X X
23-231 08/20/2023 459 PC Burglary X X
23-232 08/22/2023 647(F) PC Drunk in Public (Arrest) X X 23-233 08/24/2023 Information Only X X
23-234 08/26/2023 Information Only X X
23-235 08/27/2023 12500(A) VC Unlicensed Driver X X
23-236 08/27/2023 Information Only X X
23-237 08/28/2023 Information Only X X
24 CASES
Chris Bourquin - Chief
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2 Calls for Service Case Reports
Month YTD Month YTD
435 2629 24 237
Alarms Citations
Residential Commercial MPAD Moving Parking Warning
Mo. YTD Mo. YTD Mo. YTD Mo. YTD Mo. YTD Mo. YTD
4 14 4 25 4 47 20 88 41 167 33 161
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Offense Reported
in 2023
Reported
in 2022
Percent
Change
Offenses
Cleared
Percent
Cleared
Percent Of
Category
Rate Per
100,000*
Murder 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Negligent Manslaughter 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Justifiable Homicide 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Non-consensual Sex Offenses:

Rape 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Sodomy 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Sexual Assault with Object 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Fondling 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Aggravated Assault 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Simple Assault 0 2 -100.00% 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Intimidation 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Kidnapping/Abduction 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Consensual Sex Offenses:

Incest 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Statutory Rape 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Human Trafficking, Commercial
Sex Acts
0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Human Trafficking, Involuntary
Servitude
0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Crimes Against Persons Total 0 2 -100% 0 0.00% 0.00% NA Robbery 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering 1 0 NA 0 0.00% 12.50% NA
Larceny/Theft Offenses 4 6 -33.33% 1 25.00% 50.00% NA
Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Arson 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Destruction Of Property 1 0 NA 1 100.00% 12.50% NA
Counterfeiting/Forgery 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Fraud Offense 1 1 0.00% 0 0.00% 12.50% NA
Embezzlement 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Bribery 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Stolen Property Offenses 1 0 NA 1 100.00% 12.50% NA
Crimes Against Property Total 8 7 14.29% 3 37.5% 80% NA Drug/Narcotic Violations 1 0 NA 1 100.00% 50.00% NA
Drug Equipment Violations 1 0 NA 1 100.00% 50.00% NA
Gambling Offenses 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Pornography/Obscene Material 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Prostitution 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Weapons Law Violation 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Animal Cruelty 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Crimes Against Society Total 2 0 NA 2 100% 20% NA
Agency: All
Total Group "A" Offenses 10 9 11.11% 5 50% 100% NA
Statewide Crime Profile * Adjusted population base: 1 2023 Crime in California

Note: The Rate per 100,000 will be 'NA' when the Adjusted Population Base is Zero.

Group A Offense Report
Beginning Date: 08/01/2023 Ending Date: 08/31/2023
Printed On: 09/08/2023

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Rape 1 0 NA 0 0.00% 8.33% NA
Sodomy 1 0 NA 0 0.00% 8.33% NA
Sexual Assault with Object 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Fondling 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Aggravated Assault 3 4 -25.00% 0 0.00% 25.00% NA
Simple Assault 3 6 -50.00% 0 0.00% 25.00% NA
Intimidation 4 1 300.00% 3 75.00% 33.33% NA
Kidnapping/Abduction 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Consensual Sex Offenses:

Incest 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Statutory Rape 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Human Trafficking, Commercial
Sex Acts
0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Human Trafficking, Involuntary
Servitude
0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Crimes Against Persons Total 12 11 9.09% 3 25% 15.19% NA Robbery 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Burglary/Breaking & Entering 4 1 300.00% 0 0.00% 7.27% NA Larceny/Theft Offenses 31 62 -50.00% 8 25.81% 56.36% NA Motor Vehicle Theft 1 3 -66.67% 0 0.00% 1.82% NA
Arson 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Destruction Of Property 8 10 -20.00% 1 12.50% 14.55% NA Counterfeiting/Forgery 0 2 -100.00% 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Fraud Offense 9 11 -18.18% 0 0.00% 16.36% NA
Embezzlement 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Extortion/Blackmail 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Bribery 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Stolen Property Offenses 2 1 100.00% 2 100.00% 3.64% NA Crimes Against Property Total 55 90 -38.89% 11 20% 69.62% NA Drug/Narcotic Violations 5 3 66.67% 4 80.00% 41.67% NA
Drug Equipment Violations 4 4 0.00% 4 100.00% 33.33% NA Gambling Offenses 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Pornography/Obscene Material 1 0 NA 1 100.00% 8.33% NA
Prostitution 0 0 NA 0 0.00% 0.00% NA
Weapons Law Violation 1 4 -75.00% 0 0.00% 8.33% NA
Animal Cruelty 1 0 NA 0 0.00% 8.33% NA
Crimes Against Society Total 12 11 9.09% 9 75% 15.19% NA Agency: All
Total Group "A" Offenses 79 112 -29.46% 23 29.11% 100% NA Statewide Crime Profile * Adjusted population base: 1 2023 Crime in California

Note: The Rate per 100,000 will be 'NA' when the Adjusted Population Base is Zero.

Group A Offense Report
Beginning Date: 01/01/2023 Ending Date: 08/31/2023
Printed On: 09/08/2023

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DATE: September 26, 2023
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: John Guertin, City Manager
SUBJECT: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Municipal Code Sections 5.24.020, 5.24.030 and 5.24.040 Pertaining to Short-term Rentals
RECOMMENDATION:

Adoption of Ordinance No. 314 to amend Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code Sections 5.24.020,

5.24.030 and 5.24.040 Pertaining to Short-term Rentals; BACKGROUND:

In 2018, the Council adopted an ordinance to add Chapter 5.24 to the Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code and to amend Chapters 17.08, 17.12, and 17.28 of the Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code to regulate and tax short-term rentals in the city. The ordinance regulates “hosted” and “unhosted” short-term rentals within the City of Del Rey Oaks and imposes and provides for the collection and payment of fees and a transient occupancy tax. “Hosted” and “UnHosted” are defined in the ordinance as follows:
• Hosted rentals shall mean a home-sharing activity whereby a portion of a primary residence (typically a bedroom) is rented. Hosted rentals are also known as "homesharing." (Also referred to as “home share” rentals.) • Un-hosted rentals shall mean a home-sharing activity whereby the Host remains off-site during the guest's stay. Un-hosted rentals are also known as "vacation rentals." (Also known as “whole home” rentals.)
Currently, the City has seven (7) hosted and twenty-two (22) un-hosted short-term rental licensees. It should be noted that two (2) of the un-hosted rentals are listed as the primary residence of the licensee and are only rented when the owners are on vacation.

DISCUSSION:

In September 2022, the Planning Commission received an update on the Short-term Rental Program and directed staff to monitor the increase in un-hosted licenses, research surrounding city ordinances/programs, and return with recommendations for amendments to the Del Rey Oaks ordinance. City staff conducted research on other regional STR programs to evaluate how they compare to our program and to develop recommended changes that are effective, practical, fair, and consistent with best practices.
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At the August 9
th Planning Commission meeting the Commission considered recommendations for amendments to the existing short-term rental ordinance and received public input. On August 22, 2023, the Council heard the recommended changes. The table below provides a summary of the recommended changes:

Issue Current Regulations Proposed Changes
STR License Cap None • Un-hosted STR Licenses
capped at 25 (≈3%
available City housing
units).
• Hosted STR Licenses
remain unlimited.
• Whole home rentals of
primary residences are
not included in the cap.

Vehicle Limits None Maximum numbers of
vehicles allowed (both onand off-street) cannot exceed total number of bedrooms
Amplified Sound Prohibition None No amplified sound beyond property boundary.

In addition to the above changes, staff has also made other non-substantive changes for additional clarity. Additional changes include proper capitalization and usage of standard definitions for consistency purposes. The proposed ordinance changes will address resident concerns about the number of STRs in the community and provide better “tools” to the City’s code enforcement effort, while making program requirements straightforward to the public.

Following the Planning Commission meeting the Ordinance will go to the City Council for review and adoption. The Ordinance will go into effect 30 days following the final adoption by the Council.

CEQA:

In May 2018, the City Council found that the establishment of the Short-Term Rental Ordinance would not have a significant effect upon the environment. The proposed amendment would make minor revisions to STR regulations and will not result in any significant impacts.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code, Chapter 5.24 with Redlines

2. Proposed STR Ordinance No. 314
Respectfully Submitted,
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John Guertin
City Manager
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Title 5 - BUSINESS LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 5.24 SHORT-TERM RENTALS, HOME SHARING
Del Rey Oaks, California, Municipal Code Created: 2022-05-13 10:05:07 [EST] (Supp. No. 2, Update 1)

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CHAPTER 5.24 SHORT-TERM RENTALS, HOME SHARING

5.24.010 Purpose and intent.

It is the purpose and intent of this chapter to regulate hosted and un-hosted short-term rentals within the City of Del Rey Oaks and impose and provide for the collection and payment of fees and a transient occupancy tax.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to allow persons to engage in conduct that endangers others or causes a public nuisance.
(Ord. No. 293, § 2, 6-26-2018)

5.24.020 Definitions.

For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the following meanings:

City Manager shall mean the City Manager of the City of Del Rey Oaks, or his or her designee.

Guest shall mean the overnight occupant(s) renting a Short-term Rental for 30 or fewer consecutive days for remuneration and the visitors of the overnight occupants.

Host shall mean an owner or tenant who rents their residence for Short-Term Rental use.

Hosted rentals shall mean a home-sharing activity whereby a portion of a primary residence (typically a bedroom) is renteddwelling unit where the owner or tenant occupies a dwelling unit as his or her primary residence and offers a habitable portion thereof for transient occupancy by others, and is present during the occupancy of the hosted Short-term Rental. Hosted rentals are also known as "home-sharing." Hosting platform shall mean a marketplace in whatever form or format that facilitates the Short-Term Rental activity, through advertising, match-making, or any other means, using any medium of facilitation, and from which the operator of the hosting platform derives revenues, including booking fees or advertising revenues, from providing or maintaining the marketplace.

Person shall mean any natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, or company.

Primary residence shall mean a Host's permanent residence or usual place of return for housing as documented by at least two of the following and in the Host's name: motor vehicle registration; driver's license; voter registration; tax documents showing the residential unit as the Host's residence; or a utility or cellular phone bill.

Short-Term Rental shall mean a privately owned residential dwelling, such as, but not limited to, a single family detached or multiple family attached dwelling, apartment house, condominium, cooperative apartment, duplex, mobile home on permanent foundations or a manufactured home on permanent foundations, or any portion of such dwellings, rented for occupancy for dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes for any period less than 30 consecutive days. Short-Term Rentals include Hosted and Un-hosted rentals.

Un-hosted rentals shall mean a home-sharing activity whereby the Host remains off-site during the guest's staydwelling unit that is offered for transient occupancy where the owner does not occupy the dwelling offered for transient occupancy as his or her principal residence. Second units, Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units lawfully established pursuant to Chapter 17 shall not be permitted for transient use. Un-hosted rentals are also known as "vacation rentals."
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Created: 2022-05-13 10:05:07 [EST]
(Supp. No. 2, Update 1)

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(Ord. No. 293, § 2, 6-26-2018)

5.24.030 Short-term rental regulations.

A. Short-Term Rentals shall not adversely affect the residential character of the neighborhood nor shall the use generate noise, vibration, glare, odors, or other effects that unreasonably interfere with any person's reasonable enjoyment of his or her residence.

B. No person shall advertise, undertake, maintain, authorize, book, or facilitate any renting to transient guests - on a Hosting Platform or otherwise - in a manner that does not comply with this chapter.

C. No person shall advertise any Short-Term Rental without a City issued Short-Term Rental license number depicted in a visible location on the advertisement, including any listing on a Hosting Platform.

D. Short-Term Rentals shall not be used by more than two guests per bedroom plus a total of two additional guests at one time.

E. All Short-Term Rentals shall have bathroom facilities accessible to guests.

F. Events, parties, or group gatherings, including but not limited to weddings, banquets, and corporate events, are prohibited from occurring as part of any Short-Term Rental use.

G. No signs shall be posted on the exterior of the dwelling advertising the presence of the Short-Term Rental use.

H. No person shall offer or engage in a Short-Term Rental in any part of the property not approved for residential use, including but not limited to, a vehicle parked on the property, a storage shed, trailer, garage, or similar temporary structure such as a tent or yurt.

I. Each designated on-site parking space at the Short-term Rental site shall be made available for use by overnight occupants of that site and any on-site driveway must be available for the use of the guest of the site. Each private contract or tenancy shall specify that the maximum number of tenant vehicles to be parked at or in proximity to a Short-term Rental (whether on-street or off-street) shall not exceed the number of bedrooms included in the contract or tenancy.

J. Amplified sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries of the Short-term Rental site is prohibited. (Ord. No. 293, § 2, 6-26-2018)

5.24.040 Additional regulations for un-hosted rentals.

A. Nuisance Response Plan. Each Un-hosted Rental shall have on file with the City a Nuisance Response Plan accompanying an application for a license required by this Chapter, which shall contain the following information and otherwise be in a form required by the City Manager:

1. The name, mailing address, email address and telephone number of the property owner(s) and Host.

2. The name, address, email address and telephone number of at least two contact persons available 24 hours per day who will be responsible for responding to and remediating any complaints regarding the Un-hosted Rental.

3. The manner of responding to or causing a response to a nuisance complaint, including, but not limited to, the manner in which the complainant or complainants will be notified of the response and the method of documenting prompt responses and timely corrective action. 44 Item 2.

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4. The manner of assuring timely corrective action to remedy the conditions that caused the nuisance complaint within 30 minutes.

5. A placard shall be placed in every Un-hosted Rental identifying the 24 hour contact person(s), as well as at a location readily visible from public property outside the Short-Term Rental during Short-Term Rental use.

B. Each Un-hosted Rental shall be inspected annually by the City to ensure proper smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and fire extinguishers are in accessible locations.

C. Any complaint regarding a nuisance at an Un-hosted Rental shall be remediated within 30 minutes.

D. Un-hosted Short-term Rental License Cap:

1. The maximum number of Un-hosted Short-term Rental Licenses allowed throughout the City shall be 25.

2. If the number of existing Un-hosted Short-term Rental Licenses exceeds 25, new applications shall be placed on a waiting list and licenses awarded in order of receipt as available.

3. Un-hosted licenses for primary residences that are only rented on occasion when the owner is away are not included in the Un-hosted Short-term Rental License Cap.

4. Hosted short-term rental licenses are not subject to the cap. (Ord. No. 293, § 2, 6-26-2018)

5.24.050 Host requirements.

A. The Host shall be responsible for any nuisance violations arising at a property during Short-Term Rental activities.

B. The Host shall keep and preserve, for a period of three years, all records as may be necessary to determine the amount of any such tax as they may have been liable for the collection of and payment to the City, including the number and length of each Short-Term Rental stay, and the price paid for each stay.

C. The City shall have the right to inspect such records at all reasonable times. (Ord. No. 293, § 2, 6-26-2018)

5.24.060 Short-term rental; license required.

A. No person shall operate a Short-Term Rental unless a Short-Term Rental license is in effect for the dwelling unit pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter.

B. A Short-Term Rental license shall expire one year from the date of issuance.

C. A Short-Term Rental license shall be non-transferrable, shall not run with the land, and shall be valid only at the original Short-Term Rental site.

D. Each Short-Term Rental license application shall include the following information:

1. Address of the Short-Term Rental unit.

2. Name, address, phone, and email contact information of the owner of the Short-Term Rental. A tenant of the Short-Term Rental shall have written permission to use the property for Short-Term Rental use from the property owner.

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3. Name and phone number of the person(s) whose contact information is to be placed on a placard to be posted within the Short-Term Rental. This contact number and person must be reachable at all times during day or night and able to physically respond to the Short-Term Rental location within 30 minutes of telephone notification.

4. A floor plan and site plan which shows the proposed use of each room, in each building, the street name, and parking.

5. For Un-hosted Rentals, proof the City has verified smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and fire extinguishers are in accessible locations.

6. Any other information or documentation consistent with the provisions of this chapter requested by the City Manager.

E. Every application for a Short-Term Rental license, including renewal applications, shall be accompanied by the Short-Term Rental license application fee in the amount established by resolution of the City Council.

F. No person shall knowingly make a false statement of fact or knowingly omit any information that is required in an application for a Short-Term Rental license.

G. The City Manager may deny an application for a Short-Term Rental license for any of the following reasons:

1. The application is incomplete;

2. The application contains a false or misleading statement or omission of a material fact;

3. The dwelling is subject to an enforcement action pursuant to any provision of the Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code;

4. The applicant or the property owner is delinquent on any payment to the City of any fees, penalties, taxes, or any other monies related to the property;

5. Within 12 months of the date of application, a Short-Term Rental license for the dwelling was revoked; or

6. The operation of a Short-Term Rental by the applicant or at the dwelling is a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare.

H. A Short-Term Rental license may be renewed if the Host meets the renewal requirements including: (1) payment of the renewal fee; (2) is deemed to have been in substantial conformance with the provisions of this Chapter for the past year; and (3) documents and provides any changes that have occurred to the information on the current Short-Term Rental application or license. (Ord. No. 293, § 2, 6-26-2018)

5.24.070 Advertising short-term rentals without a license.

A. No person or party shall post, publish, circulate, broadcast or maintain any advertisement or notice of a ShortTerm Rentals within the City without having a valid Short-Term Rental license in place.

B. Each day that an advertisement is posted, published, circulated, broadcast or maintained by a responsible party in violation of this section is a separate offense. (Ord. No. 293, § 2, 6-26-2018)
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5.24.080 Fees established.

A. The following fees are established and imposed pursuant to the provisions of this chapter:

1. Short-Term Rental license application fee; and

2. Short-Term Rental license appeal fee.

B. The City Council shall establish by resolution the amounts of the foregoing fees. (Ord. No. 293, § 2, 6-26-2018)

5.24.090 Transient occupancy tax.

The Host shall comply with all the requirements of Del Rey Oaks Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance. For the purposes of Del Rey Oaks Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax Ordinance, a Short-Term Rental shall qualify as a "hotel."

5.24.100 Enforcement, violations, fines and penalties.

A. In addition to any other remedies provided by law, the provisions of this Chapter may be enforced pursuant to Chapter 1.16 and Chapter 1.19 of the Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code. The administrative process set forth in Chapter

1.19 may be imposed for failure to comply with the provisions of this Chapter. Each day a violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute a separate offense. Violations of this Chapter shall be treated as a public nuisance, which shall be subject to a civil action for abatement by the City Attorney.

B. Violation of any provision of this Chapter by any Host, guest, owner, or operator shall constitute grounds to suspend or revoke a Short-Term Rental license.

C. Any Short-Term Rental Host, owner, permittee, or person who transacts or carries on any activity relating to Short-Term Rentals in the City without first having procured and complied with a Short-Term Rental license from the City and paying all applicable license fees shall be subject to administrative penalties as set forth in Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code Chapter 1.19, including administrative penalties imposed by a hearing officer for violation of any provision of this chapter in an amount not to exceed a maximum of $2,500.00 per day for each continuing violation, in addition to administrative costs, interest and restitution for compliance reinspections, for any related series of violations, and/or forfeiture of all rents received during the period Short-Term Rental use was allowed without a Short-Term Rental license, whichever amount is greater. (Ord. No. 293, § 2, 6-26-2018)

5.24.110 Appeal of denial, revocation or suspension.

A. Any person who has been denied a license or to whom notice of revocation or suspension of a Short-term license has been mailed may appeal such determination pursuant to Chapter 1.19 of the Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code.

B. Any applicant or license holder whose license is denied or revoked shall be ineligible for a one-year period from applying for a new license. No person whose license has been revoked shall continue to engage in or carry on the activity for which the license was granted, unless and until such license has been reinstated or reissued.

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license is necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare. In such case the permittee subsequently shall be provided a notice of hearing and an opportunity to be heard by the city manager. (Ord. No. 293, § 2, 6-26-2018)

5.24.120 Liens/special assessments.

Whenever the amount of any penalty, forfeiture, or administrative cost imposed by a hearing officer pursuant to this Chapter or Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code Chapter 1.19 has not been satisfied in full within 90 days or has not been successfully challenged by a timely writ of mandate, the obligation shall constitute a debt against the real property on which the violation occurred, and shall be subject to the processes set forth in Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code Chapter 1.19 for liens and special assessments.
(Ord. No. 293, § 2, 6-26-2018)

5.24.130 Administrative policy.

The City Manager shall have the authority to develop administrative policies and procedures consistent with this Chapter to implement the intent of this Chapter.
(Ord. No. 293, § 2, 6-26-2018)
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ORDINANCE NO. 314

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DEL REY OAKS
AMENDING DEL REY OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 5.24.020, 5.24.030 AND

5.24.040 PERTAINING TO SHORT-TERM RENTALS
WHEREAS, In 2018, the City Council of the City of Del Rey Oaks adopted Ordinance 293 to regulate short-term rentals (STR); and
WHEREAS, In 2022, the Planning Commission received an update on the STR program and directed staff to proposed amendments to the STR Ordinance; and WHEREAS, The establishment of an appropriate City regulatory program coupled with quantitative cap and other limits can best address negative impacts on the quality and character of the City's residential neighborhoods and on the availability and affordability of housing; and
WHEREAS, The City Council finds adoption of a comprehensive code to regulate issuance of and conditions attached to short-term rental licenses is necessary to protect the public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, The City Council deems the establishment of an appropriate City regulatory program necessary to regulate this sector; and
WHEREAS, On August 9, 2023, the Planning Commission received an update on the program, considered staff recommended changes and recommended that the City Council adopt the proposed amendments to the STR Ordinance; and WHEREAS, After a duly noticed public hearing on August 22, 2023, the City Council and approved the first reading of Ordinance 314; and
WHEREAS, After a duly noticed public hearing on September 26, 2023, the City Council approved a second reading of Ordinance 314; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 314 shall not authorize any STR owner the right or privilege to violate any private condition, covenant or restriction applicable to the owner’s property that may limit or prohibit use of such owner’s residential property for short-term rental purposes; and
WHEREAS, Upon its effective date, Ordinance 314 shall supersede the amended sections of Ordinance 293.

NOW, THEREFORE, The City Council of the City of Del Rey Oaks does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines the foregoing recitals, which are incorporated herein by reference, are true and correct. 49 Item 2.

SECTION 2. SECTIONS 5.24.020, 5.24.030 and 5.24.040 of the Del Rey Oaks Municipal Code are hereby amended in their entirety to read as provided in Exhibit A.

SECTION 3. The City Council hereby finds the draft ordinance does not involve the approval of a project because the ordinance and its implementation do not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment or in a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. It is therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review. (Pub. Resources Code §21065; CEQA Guidelines §§15357, 15377, 15378).

SECTION 4. If any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part thereof, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance, or any part thereof, or its application to other persons or circumstances. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted each provision, section, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, paragraphs, subparagraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance, be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 5. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon adoption on second reading.

INTRODUCED, PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Del Rey Oaks, State of California, held on the 26th day of September, 2023 by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

APPROVED:
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Scott Donaldson, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________ _____________________
Karen Minami, City Clerk Alex Lorca, City Attorney
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EXHIBIT A
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO DEL REY OAKS MUNICIPAL CODE SECTIONS 5.24.020, 5.24.030 and 5.24.040

5.24.020 Definitions.

For the purposes of this Chapter, the following words or phrases shall have the following meanings:

City Manager shall mean the City Manager of the City of Del Rey Oaks, or his or her designee.

Guest shall mean the overnight occupant(s) renting a Short-term Rental for 30 or fewer consecutive days for remuneration and the visitors of the overnight occupants.

Host shall mean an owner or tenant who rents their residence for Short-Term Rental use.

Hosted rentals shall mean a dwelling unit where the owner or tenant occupies a dwelling unit as his or her primary residence and offers a habitable portion thereof for transient occupancy by others, and is present during the occupancy of the hosted Short-term Rental. Hosted rentals are also known as "home-sharing." Hosting platform shall mean a marketplace in whatever form or format that facilitates the Short-Term Rental activity, through advertising, match-making, or any other means, using any medium of facilitation, and from which the operator of the hosting platform derives revenues, including booking fees or advertising revenues, from providing or maintaining the marketplace.

Person shall mean any natural person, firm, association, organization, partnership, business trust, corporation, or company.

Un-hosted rentals shall mean a dwelling unit that is offered for transient occupancy where the owner does not occupy the dwelling offered for transient occupancy as his or her principal residence. Second units, Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units lawfully established pursuant to Chapter 17 shall not be permitted for transient use. Un-hosted rentals are also known as "vacation rentals."

5.24.030 Short-term rental regulations.

D. Short-Term Rentals shall not be used by more than two guests per bedroom plus a total of two additional guests at one time.

E. All Short-Term Rentals shall have bathroom facilities accessible to guests.

F. Events, parties, or group gatherings, including but not limited to weddings, banquets, and corporate events, are prohibited from occurring as part of any Short-Term Rental use. 51 Item 2.

G. No signs shall be posted on the exterior of the dwelling advertising the presence of the Short-Term Rental use.

J. Amplified sound that is audible beyond the property boundaries of the Short-term Rental site is prohibited.

5.24.040 Additional regulations for un-hosted rentals.

1. The name, mailing address, email address and telephone number of the property owner(s) and Host.

4. The manner of assuring timely corrective action to remedy the conditions that caused the nuisance complaint within 30 minutes.

B. Each Un-hosted Rental shall be inspected annually by the City to ensure proper smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are installed and fire extinguishers are in accessible locations.

C. Any complaint regarding a nuisance at an Un-hosted Rental shall be remediated within 30 minutes.

D. Un-hosted Short-term Rental License Cap:

1. The maximum number of Un-hosted Short-term Rental Licenses allowed throughout the City shall be 25.

2. If the number of existing Un-hosted Short-term Rental Licenses exceeds 25, new applications shall be placed on a waiting list and licenses awarded in order of receipt as available.

3. Un-hosted licenses for primary residences that are only rented on occasion when the owner is away are not included in the Un-hosted Short-term Rental License Cap.

4. Hosted short-term rental licenses are not subject to the cap. 52 Item 2.

RESOLUTION NO. 2023-17

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DEL REY OAKS TO APPROVE ENTERING INTO AGREEMENTS FOR THE REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING GRANT 2.0 PROGRAM WHEREAS, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is authorized to provide up to $510,000,000 to Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Councils of Government listed in Health and Safety Code Section 50515.08, subdivisions (a)(1)-(6) under the Regional Early Action Planning Grants Program (REAP 2.0), as detailed in Health and Safety Code Section 50515.08-10.

WHEREAS the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) issued a Notice of Funding Availability on July 26, 2022 for REAP 2.0 grants available to Metropolitan Planning Organizations and Councils of Government; WHEREAS the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments (AMBAG) requested funds from HCD pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 50515.08(c) to develop and accelerate the implementation of the requirements described in Health and Safety Code section 50515.08(c)(1).

WHEREAS HCD approved AMBAG’s Request for Funds, subject to the terms and conditions of Eligibility, Guidelines, NOFAs, Program requirements, and the Standard Agreement by and between HCD and AMBAG;
WHEREAS AMBAG is authorized to suballocate REAP 2.0 funds to eligible applicants in the AMBAG region and will administer the REAP 2.0 grant program and provide oversight of the grant program in the AMBAG region;
WHEREAS AMBAG developed a suballocation program in cooperation with HCD and eligible applicants in the AMBAG region,
WHEREAS the AMBAG issued a Notice of Funding Availability for a REAP 2.0 suballocation program for eligible applicants in the AMBAG region on June 15, 2023; WHEREAS, the City of Del Rey Oaks is eligible to submit a request for allocation for a portion of REAP 2.0 funds from AMBAG; and
WHEREAS, the amounts allocated to the City of Del Rey Oaks will be based on the allocation method approved by HCD and AMBAG; and
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WHEREAS, AMBAG shall approve allocation requests subject to the terms and conditions of eligibility, guidelines, Notices of Funding Availability, and program requirements.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:

1. The City of Del Rey Oaks is hereby authorized to accept an allocation not to exceed $85,000 from the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments for REAP 2.0 grant funding, and

2. The City of Del Rey Oaks is hereby authorized to enter into agreements and take further actions as may be necessary to give effect to this resolution, such as executing amendments, memorandums of understanding, and approving funding applications with the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments for REAP 2.0 grant funding.

PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Del Rey Oaks this 26th day of September 2023, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

APPROVED:

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Scott Donaldson, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Karen Minami, City Clerk
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CAROL S. HILBURN MARCO A. LUCIDO

GLADYS RODRI GUEZ-MORALES
BRADLEY J. LEVANG
ASHLEY E. CAMERON
CHRISTOPHER M. LONG
CHRISTOPHER J. NANN1NI
TARA L. CLEMENS MATTHEW D. FERRY
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SARA B. BOYNS
BRIAN D. CALL
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JOHN E. KESECKER
ELIZABETH R. LEITZINGER
ANDREW B. KREEFT
KENNETH S. KLEINKOPF
ALEX J. LORCA
DERRIC G. OLIVER
This letter is in response to your June 16, 2023 letter to City Manager John Guertin regarding 121 Calle Del Oaks in the City of Del Rey Oaks (Premises). I recently met with Mr. Guertin and City Building Official Joe Headly regarding the issues you presented in your letter.

Anthony Lombardo
144 W. Gabilan Street
Salinas, CA 93901
[email protected]
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Re: 121 Calle De Oaks
Our File: 34837.33652
The City also disputes the assertion in your letter that the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District (District) “confirms they list the building size as 11,200 square feet....” Assuming, arguendo, the District’s square footage calculations were binding on the City, the enclosed Commercial Water Inspection (enclosed herein as Exhibit A) obtained by Jeff Davi on February 21st of this year, clearly shows the District’s determination that the Premises contains 9,500 square feet. Indeed, the Premises has long been marketed as a 9,500 square foot building.

See enclosed advertisement (enclosed herein as Exhibit B) from the Premises’ former owner clearly listing it as 9,500 square feet.

The City disputes the contention in your letter that the County of Monterey Assessor’s Office determination regarding the Premises’ square footage is binding on the City for the purpose of the Mr. Headley’s determination of the same. Likewise, the data from MetroScan/CoreLogic is not binding on the City. Indeed, the MetroScan/CoreLogic report included with your client’s application explicitly states, “Information compiled from various sources. CoreLogic makes representations or warranties as to accuracy or completeness of information contained in this report.” The City welcomes a legal citation to support the contention that the Assessor’s data or that of MetroScan/CoreLogic is binding on the City Building Official.

LEWIS L. FENTON
1925-2005
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Please note that Mr. Headley’s determination regarding the square footage may be appealed to the City Council within thirty (30) days of this letter.

Neither the April 3, 1978 nor the April 29, 1985 plans submitted on behalf of Me Donald Refrigeration contain any language suggesting the mezzanine area was a second floor. Indeed, these plans show the Premises’ having 9,600 square feet. Likewise, the plans submitted on June 20, 2019 by Seaweed, LLC also show the Premises as having 9,600 square feet.

Mr. Headley confirms the mezzanine area was used for equipment such as heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units, as well as other mechanical units. This is why the District, the City, and the former owner all list the Premises’ square footage as 9,500.

Alex J. Lorca,
City Attorney,
City of Del Rey Oaks
Anthony Lombardo
July 11,2023

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A Professional Corporation
With respect to the purported suspension of Mr. Headley’s corporation, I am not aware of the details of as much. Regardless of the status of Mr. Headley’s corporation, at no relevant time were Mr. Headley’s credentials as the City Building Official suspended or otherwise compromised, nor was any licensure Mr. Headley has from the State of California.

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Kim Shirley’s Council Report
for Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Tuesday, August 22nd- City Council Meeting- First, I just want to thank everyone who gave public comments this evening. I know we’re not able to respond, but please know that I’m listening and I appreciate your involvement! After the public comments we started off with some very positive acknowledgements. The first was a proclamation for residents Joann and Tony Ferrante. They were celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary. What a beautiful thing to celebrate! They’ve been married for as long as we’ve been a city! Next was the swearing in of our most recent police recruit, Justin Tang. I always love seeing the family members of our police officers. The pride and love they show is so sweet to see. After the consent items (congrats to Karen Minami who is working towards becoming our official city clerk!), we moved onto the Housing Element update. I was happy to see that previous comments have been incorporated into the Housing Element. We are now waiting to hear comments back from Housing and Community Development (HCD). I know we have a lot of work ahead of us once those comments come back, but I look forward to working on many of the policies that will come out of this process. I encourage everyone to stay involved as this document is important to the future of Del Rey Oaks.

Our next item was a long time coming…this was a parcel transfer that should have happened long ago when FORA designated that land for DRO, but regardless, it’s finally complete. I’m also thrilled that this land will remain protected, under the guidance of the California Native Plant Society (CNPS), with its emphasis in protecting the endangered Seaside Birds Beak plant.

Long-time advocate and CNPS representative Nikki Nedef gave a public comment during this time and shared that they would be happy to provide a field trip out to the habitat reserve. I look forward to the opportunity!
Lastly, please note that myself and council member Bill asked for an agenda item this month regarding the new special committees that were recently formed (my committee assignments include parks and rec, public safety, and the finance committee). Our request was denied for this month. I’m hoping we have the opportunity to discuss these committees, which I see as opportunities for resident involved and engagement, in a near future meeting. If you’re interested in learning more about these committees, please let me know! Wednesday, Sept. 6th- ReGen Monterey Finance Committee Mtg- The main discussion item in this meeting was on the white paper that staff is producing which provides historical context and updated information on waste that is brought into ReGen. One of the main reasons the board is interested in this paper is that it will provide good foundational knowledge to help us make decisions regarding future contracts and the overall direction for ReGen. In the past, there have been lots of discussion around ReGen accepting contracts for waste and recycling that is coming in from outside of our member jurisdictions. This practice does bring in revenue which allows us to lower costs to our member jurisdictions, but at the same time, this does increase 1 158
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our burden at the landfill. I do think there’s a fine line between protecting the lifetime of this resource for our community, while also operating in a way that lowers the cost for our constituents. This paper will help us understand what happens state wide with public and private landfills and will also provide the history of service for the various waste streams at ReGen. We should be able to see a draft next month, so I look forward to learning more! Wednesday, Sept. 6th- ReGen Monterey Special Board Mtg- This special meeting was quick and was held to pass a resolution so that ReGen could apply for a CalRecycle grant for $100,000 which will go towards education and outreach for battery recycling. At this time, ReGen is still experiencing fires that break out from illegal battery disposal. We heard that 90% of the batteries come from the Materials and Recovery Facility (MRF), which means they’re coming in on loads that aren’t supposed to contain batteries. This puts our facilities and our employees at risk, so I’m very happy that they’re looking into this grant which can help educate the public regarding how to properly dispose of batteries. Remember, you can take your AA, AAA, C, D, 6-volt, 9-volt, camera batteries, nickel cadmium and lithum ion batteries and place them in a zip lock bag and then set the bag ON TOP of your recycling bin for pick up. Batteries should not be put into the trash (it’s illegal!).

Wednesday, Sept. 6th- Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster Board Mtg- We covered a lot in this meeting! The first is that we’ll be doing some cost-sharing with Monterey Peninsula Water Management District and Marina Coast Water District for the F0-9 well that’s being installed. This brings our cost down and allows others to also access information that will be coming from this well. We also decided to move our Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to zoom meetings. We will be following the old Brown Act rules, so everyone who participates will be giving out their address and they will be posting the agenda at their location. So if anyone wants to join me at my house for the next meeting, my office is open (our new rescue kittens will guarantee some smiles and will be an added bonus for your efforts). We also passed our annual budget for FY 2024. We were supposed to also approve the proposed 2024 replenishment assessment unit cost for “natural safe yield” and “operating yield” overproduction (overproduction means that those who are pulling water from the basin, pulled out more than the “natural safe yield” and the “operating yield). Luckily, that did not happen this year, but we still need to establish a cost moving forward. There was some disagreement with how those are calculated (basically, we look at the potential costs and amounts of potential and actual sources of water going into the basin and average it out to calculate the cost of an acre foot of water- but not all were agreeing with the math). Given the disagreement, Supervisor Wendy Root-Askew suggested that we table this for the next meeting and asked staff to provide some additional information (history of this topic and further explanations of the components) to help us come up with a better decision.

Wednesday, Sept. 6th- Seaside Groundwater Basin Watermaster Ad Hoc Water Replenishment Committee Mtg- This meeting was focused on a report from our new attorney which helped to explain the credit that Cal Am has been receiving for the Replenishment Assessment fund. From what I understand, similar to what was discussed in our regular board 2 159
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meeting, when a producer (anyone who is pulling water from the basin) “over produces” (pulls more water out than is allowed), they pay money towards our replenishment assessment fund.

Over the years, Cal Am has been receiving literally millions of dollars in credit in this fund for the various water projects they’ve been working on, none of which have actually produced water.

The lawyer explained that this was something that was allowed in our original court papers and was further discussed in a memorandum of understanding from 2008. Honestly, it does seem very strange that they can get credit for spending money on projects that will ultimately make them more money (and maybe provide water for the basin), but that’s the way it’s set up. Our task as a committee is to discuss the options for finding ways to fund replenishment water when it becomes available. This committee is interesting as it’s clear that three members firmly believe that Cal Am’s large desal will come to fruition in 2 years and supply us with all the water that’s needed. The other two members (myself and George Riley) are sceptical. But again, regardless of where the water is coming from, we still need to figure out how to pay for it. And that’s what we’ll continue to talk about in future meetings.

Saturday, Sept. 9th- Sustainable Del Rey Oaks, Clean up at the Butterfly Garden- I was happy to pull weeds and deadhead plants at the monthly butterfly garden clean up. I’m usually at another meeting on these second Saturdays of the month, but the scheduling allowed me to come. It was wonderful to meet up with the volunteers from SDRO! They’re doing a great job of maintaining that portion of our city land.

Monday, Sept. 11th- MST Board Mtg- Please see the MST board highlights in our agenda packet. Highlights for me included learning the positive results of the rider and non-rider surveys. Riders certainly appreciate and value the service, and non-riders do as well. Learning more about who rides and where they’re going can help us with outreach. We also learned that all litigation against the new SURF! busline has been dismissed. We’ll be starting a new busline at the end of October up to Gilroy from Salinas which will connect with Caltrain. This new busline was in response to many requests to implement this route once again (it was stopped during COVID).
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I. Council Report: Regular Meeting of the DRO City Council on August 22, 2023 Honoring Long Time Residents Tony and Joann Ferrante
On behalf of the City of Del Rey Oaks, I am delighted to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Tony and Joann Ferrante on the remarkable occasion of their 70th anniversary.

Their journey together, spanning seven decades, is a testament to the enduring power of love, commitment, and unwavering devotion. Their marriage has not only stood the test of time but has also been a source of inspiration to all of us in our community.

As constituents of Del Rey Oaks, they have been a cherished part of our community, and their volunteer work with organizations such as the Monterey Italian Catholic Federation (ICF) has touched the hearts of many.

Thank you for being Christian role models and an inspiration to us all, Tony and Joann. Happy 70th Anniversary!
Swearing in Ceremony of Police Officer Justin Tang
Officer Tang, you are not just joining a beloved department of our City; you are becoming a guardian of our city, a protector of our citizens, and a symbol of safety and justice. Your commitment to uphold the law, protect our community, and serve with honor is deeply appreciated.

May your career be marked by excellence, empathy, and fairness. May you find fulfillment in every act of service and satisfaction in knowing that you are making Del Rey Oaks a safer and better place for all.

Congratulations and welcome to our community, Officer Tang! Approval of an Updated City Clerk Job Description and Adoption of Resolution 202-14 to Amend City's Position Control List
I wholeheartedly endorsed the Approval of an Updated City Clerk Job Description and the Adoption of Resolution 202-14 to Amend the City's Position Control List. It is an opportunity for us to show our appreciation and support for the dedication and hard work of our City Clerk, Karen Minami, and it is a step forward in strengthening our city's foundation. 161
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The City Clerk is not just a title on paper; it is the heart and soul of City Hall. For years, our current City Clerk has exemplified dedication, commitment, and unwavering professionalism in her role. Her efforts extend beyond mere job responsibilities. She is the guiding force behind the smooth functioning of our local government, a true bridge between the community and the City Council, and a guardian of accurate records. The City Clerk's office is where information meets action, where transparency and accountability converge, and where the foundation of our local democracy is built.

The proposed update to the City Clerk job description will serve to modernize our practices, ensuring that they are in line with the latest standards and legal requirements. This, in turn, will lead to a more efficient and effective local government, better equipped to meet the evolving needs and expectations of our residents.

As we strive for continual improvement in our operations and the expansion of services to our citizens, it is only fitting that we align our position designations with the current roles and responsibilities of our dedicated staff. To this end, the reallocation of the Deputy City Clerk to the City Clerk position is a step towards recognizing the monumental contributions made by our City Clerk.

II. Council Report: Labor Day Message (September 4, 2023) 🌟 Happy Labor Day! 🌟
On this special day, let's pause to
celebrate the incredible dedication and
hard work of our community's labor
force. Each of you plays a vital role in
shaping our town's prosperity and
progress.

May this day not only be a break from
your labor but also a moment to reflect
on the importance of your
contributions. Your commitment is the
foundation of our city's success, and for
that, we are truly grateful.

As your councilman, I'm committed to
ensuring that your efforts are
recognized, respected, and rewarded. Let's continue working together to create a community where every worker finds joy, fairness, and respect in their labor.

I wish you all a relaxing and enjoyable Labor Day!
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III. Council Report: Seaside County Sanitation District Board Meeting on September 12, 2023 Meeting Called to Order:

The Seaside County Sanitation District Board of Directors meeting was called to order on September 12, 2023, by Chair Ian N. Oglesby.

Roll Call - Sanitation District Board of Directors:

The following members were present:
• Chair: Ian N. Oglesby
• First Vice Chair: Jerry Blackwelder
• Second Vice Chair: John Uy
Review of Agenda:

Chair Ian N. Oglesby reviewed the agenda for the meeting.

Addition of Items to the Agenda:

No items arose after the 72-hour posting deadline for addition to the agenda.

Public Comment:

Members of the public were invited to address the Seaside County Sanitation District on matters within the jurisdiction of the Board. There were no public comments made during this period.

Consent Agenda:

A. Approve Minutes from August 8, 2023, Regular Meeting B. Receive Seaside County Sanitation District Operations Report For August, 2023.

Purpose: To receive the Seaside County Sanitation District Operations Report for August, 2023.

Recommendation: Accept reports. This item is presented for information only.

Chair Ian N. Oglesby entertained a motion to approve the consent agenda. A motion was made by Vice Chair Jerry Blackwelder and seconded by Second Vice Chair John Uy. The consent agenda was approved unanimously.

New Business:
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A. Adopt A Resolution Authorizing A Professional Services Agreement With Wallace Group To Perform Fats, Oils, And Grease Program Development And Training For An Amount Not To Exceed $65,869.00
Purpose: The purpose of this item is for approval to obtain assistance to comply with regulations regarding Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG).

Recommendation: Adopt a resolution authorizing a professional services agreement with Wallace Group to perform Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG) Program Development and Training for an amount not to exceed $65,869.00.

Background:

The Seaside County Sanitation District (District) requires services to comply with its Water Board Permit and Sanitary Sewer Management Plan (SSMP) by updating their FOG Control Program, conducting inspections, permitting facilities, and providing staff training on FOG Program implementation. The District’s existing FOG Program includes approximately 156 food service establishments.

In early August 2023, District staff requested Wallace Group to prepare a proposal for FOG control program services. On August 21, 2023, Wallace Group provided a proposal in the amount of $65,869.00 to perform project management and meetings, development of FOG program materials, creation of a FOG database, applications, and permit templates, perform initial inspections for the year, and FOG program training and support. Staff reviewed the scope of work and fee of the proposal and found it acceptable.

The professional services agreement with Wallace Group to provide FOG Program Development and Training is for an amount not to exceed $65,869.00, to be billed on a time and materials basis.

Recommendation:

Staff recommends the Board adopt a resolution authorizing the District Manager to execute a professional services agreement, PSA, with Wallace Group for an amount not to exceed $65,869.00 to perform FOG Program Development and Training.

Fiscal Impact:

The Sewer Master Plan (Account No. 953-8820-9216) has an approved Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget of $500,000.00. Staff does not expect the Sewer Master Plan for SCSD to cost $500,000.00. There are sufficient funds in Account No. 953-8820-9216 to fund the PSA with Wallace Group for FOG Program Development and Training.

Chair Ian N. Oglesby opened the floor for discussion, and after thorough consideration, Vice Chair Jerry Blackwelder moved to adopt the resolution as recommended. Second Vice Chair John Uy seconded the motion. The resolution was adopted unanimously. 164
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IV. Council Report: AMBAG Board of Directors Meeting on September 13, 2023 This report provides an overview of the discussions and presentations made during the AMBAG (Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments) Board of Directors Meeting held on September 13, 2023. The meeting covered one topic related to planning.

1. 2026 Regional Growth Forecast Preferred Methodology: Heather Adamson, Director of Planning, presented the 2026 Regional Growth Forecast Preferred Methodology. The Board of Directors was requested to approve Option 2 (Cohort Component Population Method) as the methodology for developing the 2026 Regional Growth Forecast.

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION:

Every four years, AMBAG updates its regional forecast for population, housing, and employment to support the development of the Metropolitan Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (MTP/SCS), Regional Travel Demand Model, and other planning efforts.

The regional growth forecast projects changes in the region's population, employment, and housing numbers for the tri-county area of Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties between 2020 and 2050.

Methodology Options:

1. Option 1: Employment-Driven Method
• Relies on employment growth to drive population growth. • Uses demographic projections from the California Department of Finance (DOF). • Limited linkage between population and jobs forecast.

2. Option 2: Cohort Component Population Growth
• Utilizes a cohort component model for population forecast. • Takes into account birth, death, and migration data.
• Provides detailed demographic characteristics.
• Allows close linkages between model components.

3. Option 3: DOF Forecast
• Uses DOF's forecast for population characteristics.
• Limited local input on population forecast.
• Weak linkage between population and jobs forecast.

Recommended Regional Forecast Methodology Option:

Both the Planning Directors Forum and the AMBAG Board of Directors expressed strong support for Option 2 (Cohort Component Population) as the preferred methodology. This option aligns AMBAG with other regional agencies, provides local input, and establishes strong linkages between population, jobs, and housing.

Timeline:
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• Summer/early Fall 2023: Select a method and produce a preliminary draft forecast. • Fall 2023: Complete draft regional growth forecast.
• Early 2024: Begin subregional allocation.

Next Steps:

AMBAG staff and Population Reference Bureau (PRB) will prepare a draft regional forecast for review and discussion by the Board of Directors in October 2023. The Board will be asked to approve a draft regional growth forecast.

RECOMMENDATION:

The Planning Department recommended approving Option 2 (Cohort Component Population Method) as the preferred methodology for developing the 2026 Regional Growth Forecast. The Board of Directors voted to approve it.

V. Council Report: Hispanic Heritage Month Message on September 15, 2023 🎉🌟 Celebrating Hispanic
Heritage Month 🌟🎉
As we come together to celebrate
Hispanic Heritage Month, I am
filled with immense pride and
gratitude for the rich tapestry of
cultures, traditions, and
contributions that make our
community so vibrant and
diverse. This month (September
15, 2023 - October 15, 2023), we
honor the invaluable impact of
Hispanic and Latino Americans on
our nation's history and culture.

From the spirited rhythms of salsa
and mariachi to the
mouthwatering flavors of tamales
and empanadas, our Hispanic
heritage has blessed us with a treasure trove of art, music, cuisine, and more. But it's not just about the celebrations; it's about recognizing the countless individuals who have made a lasting difference in our community.
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Let the strength, resilience, and unwavering spirit of the Hispanic and Latino communities inspire us. They have brought us stories of triumph over adversity, instilling hope and reminding us that diversity is our strength. It's a time to applaud their achievements and contributions in fields ranging from politics to sports, science to the arts.

This month, I encourage you to take the opportunity to learn more about Hispanic heritage, engage in meaningful conversations, and celebrate the richness it brings to our lives. Let us stand together, united in our appreciation for the Hispanic and Latino cultures that have enriched our community.

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌎🎉
VI. Council Report: Joint City Council/Planning Commission Meeting on September 19, 2023 Introduction:

The City of Del Rey Oaks held a significant public workshop on September 19, 2023, regarding the City's Housing Element Update. The workshop aimed to address the requirements of State Housing Element law and the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), focusing on providing housing options for all economic segments of the community.

Meeting Details:
• Date: September 19, 2023
• Purpose: Housing Element Update Workshop
• Presenter: Denise Duffy & Associates
• Audience: Planning Commission, City Council, and the Public Workshop Overview:

The Housing Element Update workshop featured a presentation by Denise Duffy & Associates, which highlighted the City's progress in addressing the housing needs of the community. The Housing Element Update is essential for compliance with state mandates and ensuring that the City provides housing opportunities that align with the community's needs.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Land Use Inventory: The presentation provided insights into the available land use inventory within the City of Del Rey Oaks. Understanding the existing land resources is crucial in planning for future housing developments.

2. Housing Policies and Programs: The Housing Element Update outlines various housing policies and programs designed to meet the diverse economic needs of the community. 167
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These initiatives are vital to ensuring affordable housing options and promoting inclusivity.

3. Cycle Housing Element Updates: The presentation covered the progress made on both the 5th and 6th Cycle Housing Element Updates. It emphasized the importance of continuous updates to align with evolving housing demands.

4. Next Steps and Timing: The workshop discussed the forthcoming phases of the Housing Element Update and the projected timeline for its completion. Clear timelines and steps are crucial to meeting the state's requirements.

5. Rezoning and State Requirements: A significant focus of the presentation was on actions needed for rezoning to align with state requirements. Ensuring compliance with state regulations is a fundamental aspect of the Housing Element Update.

Moving Forward:

The City of Del Rey Oaks is committed to advancing its Housing Element initiative. This endeavor is essential in meeting the housing needs of the community and complying with state mandates. The City recognizes the significance of this update and is dedicated to achieving it by the deadline mandated by the State of California.

Resources:

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