From: sheik sattaur
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support for adopting Resolution No 2024-13
Date: Friday, April 12, 2024 7:06:51 PM
Dear Mayor and City Council,
In regard to agenda item #13 of the Huntington Beach City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, I’m writing in support of adopting Resolution No. 2024-13, to declare the City’s intention to modify the Management District Plan for the Huntington Beach Tourism BID.
The tourism industry is an essential part of Huntington Beach, with an estimated 2.2 million non-OC resident visitors in 2023. We are part of Huntington Beach’s local economy, contributing millions of dollars in taxes. By bringing visitors to Huntington Beach, our industry also brings an additional income source for local businesses, helping to keep their doors open and their workers employed not just during the busy peak visitor seasons, but year-round.
Over the next few years, Huntington Beach stands to lose substantial visitor industry market share to other OC and coastal California cities, who are all vying to attract visitors who spend millions of dollars annually. Many also have new hotel properties, new attractions or attraction upgrades in the pipeline, while Huntington Beach does not, making us less competitive compared to other popular OC tourism destinations. If Huntington Beach loses visitor industry market share, this will also reduce the City’s overall revenues generated by visitors, such as TOT, sales tax and parking revenue.
An increase in TBID funds would ensure Huntington Beach’s tourism industry has essential funds to keep pace with the cost of doing business; reinvest into sales and marketing efforts to increase visitation to Huntington Beach, overnight stays at Huntington Beach paid lodging properties and encourage more visitor spend; and leverage upcoming large-scale world events such as the World Cup and the Olympics.
Huntington Beach’s non-tourism businesses and residents also will benefit from this modified program. With more visitors coming to Huntington Beach, local businesses will benefit from more foot traffic and potential sales that will help keep them open year- round, especially during the slow season. As part of the modified program, funds will also be spent on several improvements and enhancements in Downtown Huntington Beach, which can be enjoyed by Huntington Beach residents as well.
I believe this modification will benefit not only the tourism BID and local businesses, but will also provide much needed funds to the city and make Huntington Beach a better place.
I ask that City Council support the resolution of intent.
4/16/2024
13 (23-1042)
Thank you.
Sheik Sattaur
From: Paulette Fischer
To: [email protected]
Cc: Nicole Llido
Subject: Resolution NO. 2024-13
Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024 3:12:58 PM
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Dear Mayor and City Council,
I am writing to express my full support for the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-13, which declares the City’s intention to modify the Management District Plan for the Huntington Beach Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID). As we approach the upcoming Huntington Beach City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, I urge you to consider the significance of this resolution and its potential positive impact on our community.
The tourism industry plays a vital role in the prosperity of Huntington Beach, as evidenced by the estimated 2.2 million non-OC resident visitors we welcomed in 2023 alone. Not only does tourism contribute significantly to our local economy through tax revenues, but it also provides crucial support to our businesses, ensuring their sustainability and providing employment opportunities year-round.
However, it is imperative to acknowledge the competitive landscape within the tourism sector.
With numerous other Orange County and coastal California cities vying for visitor attention and expenditure, Huntington Beach faces the risk of losing market share if we do not remain proactive in our efforts to attract visitors. Without strategic investments and enhancements, our city may fall behind competitors who are actively developing new attractions and accommodations.
The modification of the TBID presents a vital opportunity to bolster Huntington Beach's position in the tourism market. By increasing TBID funds, we can allocate resources towards essential initiatives such as marketing campaigns, event sponsorships, and infrastructure improvements. These investments will not only drive visitor numbers and overnight stays but also maximize the economic benefits derived from large-scale events like the World Cup and the Olympics.
Crucially, the benefits of a thriving tourism industry extend beyond the businesses directly involved. Increased visitor numbers translate to greater foot traffic and spending opportunities for local establishments, benefitting non-tourism businesses and residents alike. Moreover, enhancements in Downtown Huntington Beach funded through the modified program will enhance the overall quality of life for our community.
In light of these considerations, I respectfully urge the City Council to lend their support to the resolution of intent. By doing so, we can ensure that Huntington Beach remains a vibrant and economically prosperous destination for visitors and residents alike.
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Paulette Fischer
General Manager
The Waterfront Beach Resort, a Hilton Hotel
Direct: 714-845-8408
[email protected]
www.waterfrontresort.com
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From: Killey, Debbie
To: [email protected]
Subject: Support of Item 13 - Res No 2024-13
Date: Sunday, April 14, 2024 4:50:12 PM
Dear Mayor and City Council,
I have the pleasure of serving on the VisitHB board and am writing to support agenda item #13 of the Huntington Beach City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 to adopt Resolution No. 2024-13 which declares the City’s intention to modify the Management District Plan for the Huntington Beach Tourism BID.
The tourism industry is an important part of our local community contributing not only tax dollars, but additional income sources for local business and job opportunities for locals. As competition along the coast and inland increases, we need to find ways to be more creative with our marketing strategies. This is where VisitHB comes in and already does a terrific job.
An increase in TBID funds would ensure Huntington Beach’s tourism industry has essential funds to keep pace with the cost of doing business; reinvest into sales and marketing efforts to increase visitation to Huntington Beach, overnight stays at Huntington Beach paid lodging properties and encourage more visitor spend; and leverage upcoming large-scale world events such as the World Cup and the Olympics.
Huntington Beach’s non-tourism businesses and residents also will benefit from this modified program. With more visitors coming to Huntington Beach, local businesses will benefit from more foot traffic and potential sales that will help keep them open year-round, especially during the slow season. As part of the modified program, funds will also be spent on several improvements and enhancements in Downtown Huntington Beach, which can be enjoyed by Huntington Beach residents as well.
I believe this modification will benefit our local economy and ask that City Council support the resolution of intent.
Thank you for your consideration,
Debbie Killey
Municipal Sales Manager
17121 Nichols Lane
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
e [email protected]
o 657.845.6111
c 714.330.3069
w RepublicServices.com/HuntingtonBeachCA
From: Cathey Ryder
To: [email protected]
Subject: 4/16 Agenda Item 23-1042
Date: Monday, April 15, 2024 7:16:02 AM
Once again we see an item where the city will be giving our tax payer dollars to a private business, Visit HB.
What exactly will the average resident get from this use of our tax dollars? Cathey and Bob Ryder
HB Voters and Homeowners since 1985
Cathey Ryder
" Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence." Helen Keller
From: Jeff Holson
To: [email protected]
Subject: TBID increase
Date: Monday, April 15, 2024 10:17:59 AM
My name is Jeff Holson. I'm in the final stages of the STR Permit process and I wish to announce my support of a formal 2% increase in TBID Assessment for lodging properties. I understand the 2% TBID assessment increase would allow HB tourism to stay competitive in the market and I know the assessment collected from a 2% TBID increase will be reinvested directly back into the sales and marketing of Huntington Beach’s paid lodging properties, so HB can stay top of mind for vacationers. This is important to us as a long term and potentially short term host.
Warm regards,
Jeff Holson
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Jeff Holson
220 7th Street
Huntington Beach Ca, 92648
From: Todd Szilagyi
To: [email protected]
Subject: Agenda Item #13 for Tuesday 4/16/2024
Date: Monday, April 15, 2024 12:48:40 PM
Dear Mayor and City Council,
In regard to agenda item #13 of the Huntington Beach City Council Meeting on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, I’m writing in support of adopting Resolution No. 2024-13, to declare the City’s intention to modify the Management District Plan for the Huntington Beach Tourism BID.
The tourism industry is an essential part of Huntington Beach, with an estimated 2.2 million non-OC resident visitors in 2023. We are part of Huntington Beach’s local economy, contributing millions of dollars in taxes. By bringing visitors to Huntington Beach, our industry also brings an additional income source for local businesses, helping to keep their doors open and their workers employed not just during the busy peak visitor seasons, but year-round.
Over the next few years, Huntington Beach stands to lose substantial visitor industry market share to other OC and coastal California cities, who are all vying to attract visitors who spend millions of dollars annually. Many also have new hotel properties, new attractions or attraction upgrades in the pipeline, while Huntington Beach does not, making us less competitive compared to other popular OC tourism destinations. If Huntington Beach loses visitor industry market share, this will also reduce the City’s overall revenues generated by visitors, such as TOT, sales tax and parking revenue.
An increase in TBID funds would ensure Huntington Beach’s tourism industry has essential funds to keep pace with the cost of doing business; reinvest into sales and marketing efforts to increase visitation to Huntington Beach, overnight stays at Huntington Beach paid lodging properties and encourage more visitor spend; and leverage upcoming large-scale world events such as the World Cup and the Olympics.
Huntington Beach’s non-tourism businesses and residents also will benefit from this modified program. With more visitors coming to Huntington Beach, local businesses will benefit from more foot traffic and potential sales that will help keep them open year- round, especially during the slow season. As part of the modified program, funds will also be spent on several improvements and enhancements in Downtown Huntington Beach, which can be enjoyed by Huntington Beach residents as well.
I believe this modification will benefit not only the tourism BID and local businesses, but will also provide much needed funds to the city and make Huntington Beach a better place.
I ask that City Council support the resolution of intent.
Thank you.
Todd Szilagyi, COO
2701 S. Birch Street
Santa Ana, CA 92707
phone: 714.375.9128 • fax: 949-522-8435
direct: 714.500.3170 • cell: 714.412.3022
[email protected]
www.best-vip.com
Orange County | Los Angeles | Inland Empire | San Diego
From: Christy Page
To: [email protected]
Subject: VHB TBID Modification
Date: Monday, April 15, 2024 2:54:03 PM
Just sending support of the VHB TBID Modification in hopes that there will be strong consideration toward approving this initiative. With a thriving hospitality job market in Huntington Beach and efforts that will directly result in added exposure for our local hotels and tourism dollars coming into our city, we hope this modification will be approved for the multifaceted benefits that would result from such an action.
Christy Page
Huntington Beach Resident
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Subject: Item #13 HB City Council Meeting- 4/16/24
Date: Monday, April 15, 2024 8:52:41 PM
Attachments: Scan 1.pdf
Please see the attached.
Aloha,
Brett Barnes
From: Kathryn Levassiur
To: [email protected]
Subject: TBID Tax Increase 23-1042
Date: Tuesday, April 16, 2024 7:45:03 AM
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Of course we want Visit Huntington Beach to have enough budget to promote HB and Sunset Beach and all this beautiful city offers, especially as the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is on the horizon.
Another component of the city gearing up for 2028 is to expand the current STR ordinance to include unhosted short term rentals in Huntington Beach that already permitted in Sunset Beach. It’s important that the city provide enough visitor accommodations, including whole home STR rentals, to capture all of the available money that visitors to our city will generate. This money will includesTOT/TBID taxes, sales tax and increased traffic to our local businesses. Robust STR regulations that are already in place and running smoothly and are imperative to the success of generating as much revenue as possible during this Olympic event and other marquee events regularly happen in our city.
STRs are good for local businesses and for residents of the city. We reluctantly support this tax increase that our guests and all transient visitors will have to pay more for staying here less than 31 nights and in turn request council votes to expand the current STR ordinance.
Sincerely,
Kathryn Levassiur
Huntington Beach Short-Term Rental Alliance
Cell: 714.343.7931
Email: [email protected]
|Website: https://www.hbstra.org/
Dear Mayor Vander Mark and Huntington Beach City Council Members, My name is Kathryn Levassiur. I head the Huntington Beach STR Alliance. Our group is 300+ hosts strong. We advocate for taxed and regulated short term rentals in Sunset Beach and Huntington Beach.