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Agenda Item No: 2.e
PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: April 21, 2026
Submitted by: Joe Lambert
From: Development Services
Subject:
APPEAL OF THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO REVOKE SHORT- TERM RENTAL PERMITS STR 2020-10 AND STR 2020-11 AND ASSOCIATED BUSINESS LICENSES FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 607 ENCINITAS WAY, UNITS A & C Financial Impact:
Fiscal Impact:
Recovery of $17,797.83 in Transient Occupancy Tax owed. Potential for approximately $15,000 in additional annual Transient Occupancy Tax revenue if the STR permits are reinstated.
Summary:
At the regular meeting of March 10, 2026, the Planning Commission upheld the decision of the Director of Development Services to revoke Short -Term Rental permits STR 2020-10 and STR 2020-11 and associated business licenses for property located at 607 Encinitas Way, Units A and C. The applicants, Alexander and Celenia Perez, filed a timely appeal of the Planning Commission decision and the appeal request will be considered by the City Council.
Since filing their appeal request, the applicants expressed a willingness to sign an agreement to pay the outstanding Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) owed to the City of Placentia, see Attachment 1.
Recommendation:
Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Open the Public Hearing concerning revocation of Short -Term Rental permits STR 2020- 10 and STR 2020-11 and associated business licenses for property located at 607 Encinitas Way, Units A & C; and
2. Receive the Staff Report, consider all Public Testimony, ask any questions of Staff; and
3. Close the Public Hearing; and
4. Find that this action is not subject to CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines § 15321 (Class - 21 Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies); and
5. Approve the agreement between the City of Placentia and Alexander/Celenia Perez in which outstanding Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) owed to the City of Placentia would be paid. Authorize the City Administrator or her designee to finalize said agreement; and approve the appeal and reverse the Planning Commission revocation of Short -Term Rental
1 Permits STR 2020-10 and STR 2020-11 and reinstate associated business licenses for the property located at 607 Encinitas Way, Units A and C.
Strategic Plan Statement:
This item is consistent with Strategic Goal 4 (Economic Development), as this item will directly result in recovery of $17,797.83 in Transient Occupancy Tax owed, with potential for approximately $15,000 in additional annual Transient Occupancy Tax revenue if the STR permits are reinstated.
Discussion:
Short -Term Residential Rentals (STRs) within the City of Placentia are regulated pursuant to Placentia Municipal Code (PMC) Chapter 6.45, which establishes requirements for registration, business licensing, and the collection and remittance of Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT). Violations of Chapter 6.45 may result in enforcement actions, including revocation of Short -Term Rental permits and associated business licenses.
On March 10, 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Placentia conducted proceedings to consider an appeal of the Director of Development Services' decision to revoke Short -Term Rental permits STR 2020-10 and STR 2020-11 for properties located at 607 Encinitas Way, Units A and C. Following consideration of the staff report and testimony, the Planning Commission denied the appeal and upheld the revocation of the Short -Term Rental permits, see Attachment 3. The Planning Commission decision has been appealed in accordance with the provisions of Placentia Municipal Code Chapter 6.45.160(b), and the appeal request will be considered by the City Council.
STR 2020-10 and STR 2020-11 regarding 607 Encinitas Way Units A and C were revoked due to a documented history of violations of the Placentia Municipal Code. Pursuant to PMC Section 6.45.160(a), a Short -Term Rental permit and associated business license may be revoked if the Director of Development Services determines that the licensee has failed to comply with the requirements of Chapter 6.45. Specifically, revocation may occur upon three violations of Chapter 6.45 pertaining to any combination of premises owned by the owner or managed by the owner's managing agency or agent within any 12 -month period.
City records reflect a history of enforcement beginning in 2020, including violations related to Short -Term Rental registration requirements, business licensing, and the submission of required TOT forms and payments. Despite repeated notices and administrative citations, the required documentation and payments were not provided in a timely manner or consistently as indicated:
• 03/12/20 - $100.00 administrative citation issued to Celenia Perez for failing to register 607A as a STR after being warned by City Staff of the requirements. • 03/12/20 - $100.00 administrative citation issued to Celenia Perez for failing to register 607C as a STR after being warned by City Staff of the requirements. • 03/12/20 - Notice of violation issued to Alexander Perez for registration required for STR and business license required for units A and C.
• 08/11/21 - Notice of violation issued to Alexander Perez for business license required. • 08/31/21 - $100.00 administrative citation issued to Alexander Perez for failing to obtain a business license for the STR.
• 01/24/22 - Notice of violation issued to Celenia Perez for failing to submit TOT for several quarters year 2020 and 2021.
• 02/14/22 - $100.00 administrative citation issued to Celenia Perez for failing to submit 2 required TOT forms
• 03/01/22 - $200.00 administrative citation
required TOT forms
• 03/29/22 - $500.00 administrative citation
required TOT forms
• 06/26/24 - $1,000.00 administrative citation
required TOT forms for years 2021-2024.
• 08/15/24 - $1,000.00 administrative citation
required TOT forms for years 2021-2024.
issued to Celenia Perez for failing to submit
issued to Celenia Perez for failing to submit
issued to Celenia Perez for failing to submit
issued to Celenia Perez for failing to submit
The information above indicates numerous violations which occurred over multiple years and involved repeated failures to comply with Short -Term Rental operational requirements, including payment of TOT obligations. The three citations issued in 2020 were later dismissed at the direction of the Director of Development Services. That decision several years ago was made in an attempt to give the STR operator a "clean slate" and ample opportunity to fully come into compliance with the City Code. Notwithstanding a waiver of 2020 violations, additional violations listed in 2021, 2022, and 2024 provide the City more than adequate grounds for revocation.
Regarding the payment of TOT owed, the Director of Development Services and Finance Director have made multiple attempts to work with the STR operator to create a payment plan for all TOT owed. As noted in Attachment 2, the City was willing to allow the missing TOT payments to be paid back within a one-year time period or similar arrangement. All of Staff's attempts to secure a reasonable payment schedule for TOT owed failed. The attached e-mail correspondence clearly documents that non-compliance will eventually lead to revocation.
At the regular meeting of March 10, 2026, the Planning Commission upheld the decision of the Director of Development Services to revoke Short -Term Rental permits STR 2020-10 and STR 2020-11 and associated business licenses. The applicants appealed the Planning Commission decision, and the appeal request is now before the City Council. Concurrent with filing their City Council appeal request, the applicants expressed a willingness to sign an agreement to pay the outstanding Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) owed to the City of Placentia, see Attachment 1. $17,797.83 in TOT would be paid over 24 months, and with reinstated STR permits, the applicants will be able to generate ongoing TOT revenue for the City, in addition to paying back the fully owed amount of TOT. It should be noted that once executed, the agreement between the City of Placentia and the applicants will waive all other penalties and citations. As long as the applicants adhere to the agreement, the subject STRs will be considered to be Code compliant.
Attachments
2.E -mail Correspondence.pdf
3.Planning Commission Minutes March 10, 2026 Draft.pdf
1.Short Term Rental Promissory Note.docx
3 From: Joseph Lambert
To: "Alexander Perez"
Cc:"celenia.oerezCalvadorsalinc.com"; Jerry Griaas; Daniel Pivaroff; Monica Mariscal; Kristi J. Smith Subject: RE: 607 Encinitas Way TOT
Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 9:43:00 AM
Attachments: imaae001.Dno.
imaae004.Dnq
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Importance: High
Good morning Alexander,
This correspondence shall serve as a reminder that the City of Placentia is demanding the total amount due in Transient Occupancy Tax ($17,797.83) to be paid no later than January 9, 2026. Alternatively, a payment plan for the aforementioned owed amount may be agreed upon by the same date, January 9, 2026. The City is not offering additional extensions.
Again, failure to pay $17,797.83 by January 9, 2026, AND/OR failure come to an agreement on a payment plan by January 9, 2026, will cause the City not to waive nor dismiss the outstanding citations, fees, and penalties owed in addition to the Transient Occupancy Tax owed. Also, Code Enforcement will continue to cite you for Transient Occupancy Tax owed if the aforementioned deadline is not met. If there are further violations, you will be cited and fined.
Your Short -Term Rental permits will also be revoked if the owed Transient Occupancy Tax is not paid and/or a payment plan is not agreed to by January 9, 2026. If your Short -Term Rental permit(s) are revoked, the City currently has a moratorium (prohibition) on issuing additional Short -Term Rental permits so there is a chance the property(ies) could no longer be used as a short-term rental again. If the permit(s) are revoked, you will not be making any short-term rental income, and you will still be responsible to pay 100% of the Transient Occupancy Tax owed
I want to be clear that although a revoked Short -Term Rental permit can potentially be appealed, the $17,797.83 owed Transient Occupancy Tax is not appealable. Meaning that if your permits are revoked and you appeal, only the Short -Term Rental permit(s) revocation would be considered, the owed Transient Occupancy Tax would not be under consideration during an appeal. In short, you will likely end up owing the $17,797.83 owed Transient Occupancy Tax no matter what. If your permits are revoked, the City will still seek the $17,797.83 owed Transient Occupancy Tax as well as any other owed Transient Occupancy Tax beyond that amount, even if an appeal is filed.
Since City Hall is closed every Friday, I suggest you correspond with Mr. Jerry Griggs no later than January 8, 2026.
Thank you,
Joe Lambert I Director of Development Services 1 Development Services Department City of Placentia 1 401 E. Chapman Ave. Placentia, CA 92870 phone: (714) 993-8234 I fax: (714) 961-0283 e-mail: [email protected] From: Joseph Lambert
Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2025 8:32 PM
To: 'Alexander Perez'
Cc: [email protected]; Jerry Griggs ; Daniel Pivaroff ; Monica Mariscal
Subject: RE: 607 Encinitas Way TOT
Importance: High
4 Alexander,
The City of Placentia is demanding the total amount due in Transient Occupancy Tax ($17,797.83) to be paid no later than January 9, 2026. Alternatively, a payment plan for the aforementioned owed amount may be agreed upon by the same date, January 9, 2026.
Since offers have been made by the City for several months, the City is not offering additional extensions.
Failure to pay $17,797.83 by January 9, 2026, AND/OR failure come to an agreement on a payment plan by January 9, 2026, will cause the City not to waive nor dismiss the outstanding citations, fees, and penalties owed in addition to the Transient Occupancy Tax owed. Also, Code Enforcement will continue to cite you for Transient Occupancy Tax owed if the aforementioned deadline is not met. Your Short -Term Rental permits will also be revoked if the owed Transient Occupancy Tax is not paid and/or a payment plan is not agreed to. If your Short -Term Rental permit(s) are revoked, the City currently has a moratorium (prohibition) on issuing additional Short -Term Rental permits so there is a chance the property(ies) could no longer be used as a short-term rental again. Again, there is no possibility of an extension past January 9, 2026, to pay outstanding Transient Occupancy Tax or to come to an agreement on a payment plan.
Thank you,
Joe Lambert 1 Director of Development Services 1 Development Services Department City of Placentia 1 401 E. Chapman Ave. Placentia, CA 92870 phone: (714) 993-8234 1 fax: (714) 961-0283 le -mail: ilamberteolacentia.ora From: Alexander Perez
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2025 9:47 AM
To: Joseph Lambert
Cc: celenia.oerez(@vadorsalinc.com: Jerry Griggs ; Daniel Pivaroff ; Monica Mariscal
Subject: Re: 607 Encinitas Way TOT
EMAIL FROM EXTERNAL SOURCE
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Joseph and team,
Thank you for the additional time provided. We have been managing this situation internally to determine the most viable path forward for us. As the total Transient Occupancy Tax amount is substantial, our priority is to avoid placing an undue financial burden on our business.
To begin addressing the outstanding requirements, we will start processing all the 5 quarterly periods for which TOT forms are owed and will submit the corresponding documentation.
Regarding the remaining disputed financial amount, we respectfully request additional time to manage this aspect as thoroughly and responsibly as possible. We are actively exploring all potential avenues and alternatives to best meet this obligation.
We appreciate your understanding and consideration as we work to finalize our position and proposed resolution.
Below you will find the breakdown of the quarters that are outstanding. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Year IQuarter IUnit 'Amount 'Taxes
2021 Q4 A $ - $
2021 Q4 C $ 6,844.66 $ 684.47
2022 Q1 A $ - $
2022 Q1 C $ 7,606.84 $ 760.68
2022 Q3 A $10,112.84 $1,011.28
2022 Q3 C $ 8,570.28 $ 857.03
2022 Q4 A $ 8,713,49 $ 871.35
2022 Q4 C $ 7,595.20 $ 759.52
2023 Q1 -Q3 A $16,686.03 $1,668.60
2023 Q1 -Q3 C $19,020.99 $1,902.10
Regards,
Alexander J Perez
714-454-8734
B
Total: $8,515.03
On Wed, Nov 12, 2025 at 6:01 PM Joseph Lambert wrote:
6 Hello Celenia and Alexander,
The City of Placentia is requesting an answer to the offer made to you by Mr. Jerry Griggs on October 2, 2025. Please respond no later than 5pm Pacific Time November 17, 2025. Please confirm if you would like to proceed with the payment plan by 5pm Pacific on November 17, 2025, so we may finalize an agreement and please provide the missing forms or statements as well. If you propose an alternative payment plan, please do so no later than November 17, 2025.
If you propose an alternative payment plan, it is still subject to the review and approval of Jerry before being accepted by the City.
Failure to respond by that date/time AND/OR failure come to an agreement on a payment plan in a timely manner will result in the City demanding the total amount due in Transient Occupancy Tax ($17,797.83) to be paid immediately. In addition, if you fail to respond by that date/time, the City will not waive or dismiss the outstanding citations, fees, and penalties owed in addition to the Transient Occupancy Tax owed. You will also be in imminent danger of your Short -Term Rental permits being rescinded if the owed Transient Occupancy Tax is not paid and a payment plan is not agreed to. If rescinded, the City currently has a moratorium (prohibition) on issuing additional Short -Term Rental permits so there is a chance the property could never be legally used as a short-term rental if the current permits are rescinded.
Thank you,
Joe Lambert 1 Director of Development Services 1 Development Services Department City of Placentia 1 401 E. Chapman Ave. Placentia, CA 92870 phone: (714) 993-8234 1 fax: (714) 961-0283 1 e-mail: [email protected] From: Joseph Lambert
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 9:22 PM
To: alexander.oerezPvadorsalinc.com; celenia.perez(@vadprsalinc.com Cc: Jerry Griggs ; Daniel Pivaroff ; Monica
Mariscal
Subject: RE: 607 Encinitas Way TOT
Importance: High
Good evening, Celenia and Alexander,
The City of Placentia is requesting an answer to the offer made to you by Mr. Jerry Griggs on October 2, 2025. Please respond by 5pm Pacific Time on November 6, 2025.
Failure to respond by that date/time will result in the City demanding the total amount due in Transient Occupancy Tax ($17,797.83) to be paid immediately. In addition, if you fail to respond by that date/time, the City will not waive or dismiss the outstanding citations, fees, and penalties owed in addition to the Transient Occupancy Tax owed. You will also 7 be in imminent danger of your Short -Term Rental permits being rescinded if the owed Transient Occupancy Tax is not paid and a payment plan is not agreed to. If rescinded, the City currently has a moratorium (prohibition) on issuing additional Short -Term Rental permits so there is a chance the property could never be legally used as a short-term rental if the current permits are rescinded.
Please confirm if you would like to proceed with the payment plan by 5pm Pacific on November 6, 2025, so we may finalize an agreement and please provide the missing forms or statements as well.
Thank you,
Joe Lambert 1 Director of Development Services 1 Development Services Department City of Placentia 1 401 E. Chapman Ave. Placentia, CA 92870 phone: (714) 993-8234 1 fax: (714) 961-0283 le -mail: [email protected] From: Jerry Griggs
Sent: Thursday, October 2, 2025 12:27 PM
To: alexander.oerezPvadorsalinc.com; celenia.perez(@vadorsalinc.com Cc: Joseph Lambert ; Monica Mariscal
Subject: 607 Encinitas Way TOT
Hello Celenia and Alexander,
Per our review, the total amount due in Transient Occupancy Tax is $17,797.83. The City can offer a six-month payment plan for this balance.
In addition, the City has agreed to waive or dismiss the outstanding citations, fees, and penalties, provided you remain current on the payment agreement. Please note we are still working on the garnishment details and will provide that as soon as possible.
The proposed payment schedule is as follows:
Month 1: $2,966.31
Month 2: $2,966.31
Month 3: $2,966.31
Month 4: $2,966.31
8 Month 5: $2,966.31
Month 6: $2,966.28
Please also note that the following periods require either (a) backup documentation or (b) a signed statement that no operations occurred during these periods. Any signed statement must be made under penalty of perjury and may be subject to future audit. If going with option (b), I can draft the statement for you to sign or you can submit one created by you, but in the wording it must include that the periods are subject to future audit and that your statement is under penalty of perjury.
We are missing TOT forms for both Unit A and Unit C for the following periods:
2021 Q4
2022 01
2022 Q3
2022 Q4
2023 01 through Q3
Please confirm if you would like to proceed with the payment plan so we may finalize an agreement and please provide the missing forms or statements as well.
Thank you,
Jerry Griggs 1 Director of Finance
City of Placentia 1 401 E. Chapman Ave. Placentia, CA 92870 Phone: 714-993-8229 1 Email: iariaas anolacentia.ora
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MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
March 10, 2026
6:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers
401 E. Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA
CALL TO ORDER: Chair Perez called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Smith, Guerrero, Navarro, Evans, Perez
ABSENT: Rocke
STAFF PRESENT:
Assistant City Attorney Kristi J. Smith, Director of Development Services Joseph Lambert, Code Enforcement Supervisor Dan Pivaroff, Code Enforcement Officer Stephen Johnson, Associate Planner Lesley Whittaker, Planning Technician Sen Liyanage, Deputy Director of Public Works Gabriel Gabany-Guerrero, Director of Finance Jerry Griggs, Accounting Manager Monica Mariscal, Administrative Assistant Margie McCoy.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Evans
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
CONSENT CALENDAR:
1. Minutes
Placentia Planning Commission Meeting of:
February 10, 2026
Recommended Action: Approve
(Approved 4-0-1-1 as recommended)
Motion by Evans second by Smith and carried on a (4-0-1-1) vote to approve the Consent Calendar.
Ayes: Smith, Navarro, Evans, Perez
Noes: None
Abstain: Guerrero
Absent: Rocke
PUBLIC HEARING:
1. Applicant: Orangethorpe Investment Partners, LLC, c/o Gilad Ganish
Project Location: 777 W. Orangethorpe Avenue & 776 S. Placentia Avenue
DEVELOPMENT PLAN REVIEW NO. DPR 2025-03 AND VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 19467 ALLOWING THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF 11 THREE-STORY, TOWNHOME-STYLE BUILDINGS CONSISTING OF 75 RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM Placentia Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 11 UNITS, INCLUDING FIVE LIVE -WORK UNITS, ON A PREVIOUSLY DEVELOPED 2.72 - ACRE SITE, LOCATED AT 777 W. ORANGETHORPE AVENUE AND 776 S. PLACENTIA AVENUE
Recommended Actions: Approve/Recommend Approval
(Approved 4-1-0-1 as recommended)
Chair Perez opened the Public Hearing at 6:40 p.m.
Development Services Director Joseph Lambert presented the Staff Report, Development Plan Review and Vesting Tentative Tract map for a subdivision map, detailing the proposed development, including the demolition of the old Premier Crysler Jeep dealership and the construction of 75 residential condominium townhome units, including five live -work units.
Director Lambert explained the unit counts, including two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and live - work units and noted the overall height of the development.
Concerns from Commissioners included the potential for parking spillover in nearby neighborhoods, the impact on single-family residents, traffic flow, and notification to area residents, all of which were addressed by Director Lambert, who detailed the proposed access restrictions and the city's traffic impact analysis guidelines. Also addressed by Director Lambert was the service access and vehicle circulation within the proposed dead-end drive aisles. Deputy Director of Public Works, Gabriel Gabany-Guerrero answered additional questions regarding the entrance to the proposed project, code compliant parking spaces, statutory CEQA exemption, and confirmed that channelization curbs would be installed at the driveway approach.
The applicant, Gilad Ganish gave a short presentation highlighting the distinct open spaces, onsite park, outdoor plazas as well as pedestrian circulation throughout the project. There were no public comments for or against the project.
Chair Perez closed the Public Hearing at 7:00
Staff Recommendations:
1. Adopt Resolution No. PC -2026-04, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Placentia, California, adopting the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") statutory exemption, California Public Resources Code § 21080.66 (AB 130 - Infill Housing Development Projects), and adopting DPR 2025-03.
2. Adopt Resolution No. PC -2026-05, a Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Placentia, California, recommending to the City Council of the City of Placentia, California, adoption of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") statutory exemption, California Public Resources Code § 21080.66 (AB 130 - Infill Housing Development Projects), and recommending approval of VTTM 19647.
Motion by Guerrero second by Smith and carried on a (4-1-0-1) vote to approve both Staff recommendations.
Ayes: Smith, Guerrero, Evans, Perez
Noes: Navarro
Abstain: None
Absent: Rocke
Placentia Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 12 REGULAR AGENDA:
1. REVOCATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL (STR) LICENSES FOR STR 2020-10 & STR 2020-11 (APPEAL)
Address: 607 Encinitas Way, Units A & C
Recommended Action: Uphold Revocation
(Approved 5-0-0-1 as recommended)
Sen Liyanage presented the appeal proceeding for the revocation of two short-term rental licenses, explaining the city's short-term rental Ordinance and the documented violations by the operators. Violations include failure to comply with Registration, Business License, and Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) requirements, as well as delinquent payments.
Director of Finance Jerry Griggs detailed the historical compliance issues, highlighting 14 quarters of unfiled TOTs from 2021-2024 and recent exemptions without documentation.
The owners, Celenia and Alexander Perez were present to voice complaints regarding the compounded financial burden and the way in which city staff advised them.
Code Enforcement Supervisor Dan Pivaroff noted the Code Enforcement violations associated with the two Short Term Rentals.
The Planning Commission discussed the merits of the appeal, considering the Perez' arguments, the City's enforcement actions, and ultimately voted to uphold the revocation of the short-term rental permits, citing the documented violations and failure to maintain compliance with City Code. The owners have the right to appeal to City Council.
Motion by Guerrero second by Smith and carried on a (5-0-0-1) vote to uphold the revocation of the short-term rental permits as recommended by Staff Ayes: Smith, Guerrero, Navarro, Evans, Perez
Noes: None
Abstain: None
Absent: Rocke
OLD BUSINESS: None
NEW BUSINESS: None
DEVELOPMENT REPORT: None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
Director Lambert mentioned that City Council is considering changing meeting times to begin at 6:00 p.m. instead of 7:00 p.m. and will vote on this at the March 17 City Council meeting.
Additionally, the Committees and Commissions Handbook is currently being updated and start times are included in that.
PLANNING COMMISSION REQUESTS:
Commissioner Guerrero noted a neighborhood odor issue over the course of four months that City Staff will investigate.
Placentia Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 13 ADJOURNMENT:
Chair Perez adjourned the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission at 8:30 p.m. to the regular meeting of Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 401 East Chapman Avenue, Placentia, CA.
Submitted by,
Joseph M. Lambert,
Secretary to the Planning Commission
Placentia Planning Commission Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 14 SHORT TERM RENTAL
TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
PAYMENT AGREEMENT
This Short -Term Rental Transient Occupancy Payment Agreement ("Agreement") is made and entered into on this 21st day of April 2026, by and between the City of Placentia, a California charter city and municipal corporation ("City") and Alexander Perez and Celenia Perez (collectively "Perez"). The City and Perez are referred to individually as "Party" or collectively as "Parties."
RECITALS
A. Perez is the owner of that certain real property located at 607 Encinitas Way Units A and C, in the City of Placentia, State of California ("Property").
B. Perez utilizes the Property as Short -Term Rentals. Perez had obtained the appropriate Short -Term Rental Permit and Business License (collectively "Permit") as required under the Placentia Municipal Code.
C. During an audit, the City discovered that Perez incorrectly calculated the transient occupancy tax ("TOT") owed associated with the Property. Due to improper calculations by Perez, a balance of $17,797.83 in TOT was owed.
D. Due to the failure of Perez to pay the TOT, the City revoked the Permit. Perez appealed the revocation to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission upheld the revocation.
E. Perez appealed to the City Council the Permit revocation. The Parties have worked out a payment plan for the TOT owed. In exchange for the initial down payment and continued timely payment of the TOT owed, the City Council has agreed to reinstate the Permit.
TERMS
NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereby agree as follows:
1. Agreement. Perez hereby agrees to pay the City, at the location set forth below, the total amount of Seventeen Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety -Seven Dollars and Eighty -Three Cents ($17,797.83) ("TOT Owed") in accordance with the terms and obligations of this Agreement. So long as payments are timely made, no interest shall accrue on the amount owed. Any other past feel, penalties and/or charges are hereby waived.
2. Term; Payment Obligations. With the execution of this Agreement by Perez, Perez shall pay an initial payment of Seven Hundred Forty -One Dollars and Fifty -Eight Cents ($741.58).
Thereafter, beginning on June 1, 2026, and continuing on the first of every month until March 1, 2028, Perez shall make monthly payments of Seven Hundred Forty -One Dollars and Fifty -Eight Cents ($741.58). Perez shall make a final payment of Seven Hundred Forty -One Dollars and Forty -Nine Cents ($741.49) on April 1, 2028.
15 3. Form of Payment. All amounts due hereunder are payable in immediately available funds and lawful monies of the United States of America.
4. Default. If for any reason Perez fails to make a payment as required under this Agreement, fails to pay any new TOT that may be owed in connection with the Property, fails to pay their business license, or violates any provisions of the Placentia Municipal Code in connection with the Property, Perez shall be considered in default. Under any such an event, the Permit shall immediately be revoked and any remaining balance shall be due within five (5) business days.
5. Costs of Enforcement. Perez agrees to pay upon demand all reasonable costs and expenses, including attorneys' fees, expert witness fees, and costs of suit (including appeals), incurred by City to enforce the terms of this Agreement or collection of the TOT. In addition to the foregoing award of attorneys' fees, City shall be entitled to its reasonable attorneys' fees incurred in any post judgment proceedings to enforce any judgment in connection with this Agreement. This provision is separate and several and shall survive the merger of this provision into any judgment.
6. Prepayment. Perez may, at any time, pay in whole or in part the outstanding balance under this Agreement.
7. Governing Law; Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed in accordance with, the laws of the State of California. Any action shall be instituted in the superior court in Orange County, California.
8. Severability. The unenforceability or invalidity of any clause in this Agreement shall not have an impact on the enforceability or validity of any other clause. Any unenforceable or invalid clause shall be regarded as removed from this Agreement to the extent of its unenforceability and invalidity. Therefore, this Agreement shall be interpreted and enforced as if it did not contain the said clause to the extent of its unenforceability and invalidity.
9. Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains all the terms agreed to by Perez and the City relating to its subject matter. This Agreement replaces all previous discussions, understandings, and oral agreements.
10. Notices. Any notices, documents, correspondence or other communications concerning this Agreement, or the work hereunder may be provided by personal delivery, facsimile or if mailed, shall be addressed as set forth below and placed in a sealed envelope, postage prepaid, and deposited in the United States Postal Service. Such communication shall be deemed served or delivered: a) at the time of delivery if such communication is sent by personal delivery; b) at the time of transmission if such communication is sent by facsimile; and c) 72 hours after deposit in the U.S. Mail as reflected by the official U.S. postmark if such communication is sent through regular United States mail.
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If to Perez:
Alexander Perez
Celenia Perez
5175 Jerry Tarkanian Way #13108
Las Vegas, 89148
If to City:
City of Placentia
401 E. Chapman Avenue
Placentia, California 92870
Attn: Jerry Griggs
[Signatures on following page.]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the undersigned dates written below.:
By: Dated:
Name: Alexander Perez
By: Dated:
Name: Celenia Perez
CITY:
CITY OF PLACENTIA,
a California charter city and municipal corporation
By:
Name:
Title:
Attest:
By:
Dated:
Approved as to form:
By:
City Clerk City Attorney
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