Becerra, Alexis
From: MIKE SETO <
Sent: Friday, September 26, 2025 10:11 AM
To: rentstabilization@santa- ana. org
Cc: eComment
Subject: Concern Regarding Rent Control Exemption Requirement Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links.
Dear Santa Ana Rent Stabilization Division,
We are landlords operating in the City of Santa Ana, and we have consistently fulfilled our obligations by paying property taxes and rental business license fees every year. However, we are concerned about the additional requirement to submit a Rent Control Exemption form annually.
We would like to understand why Santa Ana imposes this extra administrative step when other cities in Orange County do not. It feels burdensome and unnecessary, especially for properties that clearly qualify for exemption under the ordinance. Is there a reason this process cannot be streamlined or automatically recognized based on existing records?
We respectfully urge the City to reconsider this requirement or provide clearer justification for its necessity. We also hope more property owners will voice their concerns so that a fair and balanced approach can be achieved.
Could you please confirm receipt of this message and advise if any changes to the exemption process are being considered?
Thank you for your attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Michael Seetao
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Becerra, Alexis
From: Nathaniel Greensides <
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 11:20 AM
To: eComment
Subject: Oct 7 2025 item 10
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Dear City Council,
Having been involved with various local rent control campaigns since 2018, 1write in support of the item.
The passage of Measure CC in 2024 was a monumental moment for our city, with 43, 134 residents voting to establish permanent rent stabilization and just- cause protections. This rental registry is a vital tool for carrying out the will of those voters and ensuring the law is administered and enforced effectively.
I would like to address some of the points of opposition:
A rental registry makes administration and enforcement of these rights and protections for our residents easier. There has been misinformation circulating that the rental registry would be funded by general funds. I want to clarify that the registry is designed to be self- sufficient, funded entirely by a fee assessed on the rental units subject to the ordinance. The opposition to this item appears to be heavily influenced by a specific private online Facebook group controlled by a current city commissioner. This raises concerns, particularly since this group has been known to censor the voices of current Santa Ana residents and includes a large number of non- residents. This makes the opposition' s claims less representative of our community and more about an agenda that doesn' t reflect the needs of Santa Ana' s tenants and landlords.
The one opposing ecomment submitted thus far to the item complains about requiring exemption forms and I think it is unfounded. The exemption forms are a standard and necessary administrative step that ultimately benefits landlords by clarifying which units are exempt from fees and regulations. This is similar to our city' s business licensing, where submitting documentation can reduce fees and ensure regulatory compliance.
Finally, the software vendor being considered seems to have extensive experience in this area. Not only will their solution streamline administration for city staff, but it will also ensure that fee collection and communication with tenants and landlords are convenient and compliant with our local laws. Here is the webpage that shows some of the features that might apply to our local rental registry if you all vote in favor of the item: https:// www. tolemi. com/ rental- registration.
I ask that you vote in favor of this item. To do otherwise would be to go against the clear will of the voters who passed Measure CC.
Sincerely,
Nathaniel Greensides
Ward 5 Resident
1 Becerra, Alexis
From: Dale Helvig <
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 11:29 AM
To: Amezcua, Valerie; Phan, Thai; Vazquez, Benjamin; Lopez, Jessie; Bacerra, Phil; Hernandez, Johnathan; Penaloza, David; eComment
Cc: Nunez, Alvaro; Carvalho, Sonia R.; Vazquez, Sylvia; Thai, Minh Subject: 2025-10-07 Letter to City Council-Item 10 and Other Items Attachments: 2025- 10- 07 Letter to City Council- Item 10.pdf Attention: This email originated from outside of City of SantaAna. Use caution when opening attachmentsor links.
Dale Helvig
Resident, Santa Ana CA 92706
October 7, 2025
Mayor Amezcua and Santa Ana City Councilmembers
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, 8t" Floor
Santa Ana CA 92702
Subject: ITEM 10— RSO Registry and Other Items
1. Item 10 is to create a Rental Registry Portal to Enforce the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance at a cost of not to exceed $ 580, 000 for a three- year term, with a potential I two one- year extension; seems high priced. Hopefully, you address what percentage this represents of the total intake of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance.
2. It my understanding that $ 2500 was donated to an event in Anaheim using the $ 10K discretionary funds of a councilmember who is running for a county office that includes Anaheim. This money could have gone to support residents affected by the immigration issues or housing subsistence. It appears to be more of a political action than anything else. I would like to see tighter controls on disbursement of these funds. Why isn't this money restricted to events with the city limits?
3. 1have heard on many occasions the financial woes the City will be facing in the near future. So, what is being done to obtain over$ 400, 000 resulting from a legal order with ex-councilmember Roman Reyna? Respectfully,
Dale A Helvig
Resident, Santa Ana
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cc: Alvaro Nunez,
City Manager, Santa Ana
Sonia Carvalho,
City Attorney, Santa Ana
Sylvia Vazquez,
Deputy City Manager, Santa Ana
Minh Thai,
Deputy City Manager, Santa Ana
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Dale Helvig
Resident, Santa Ana CA 92706
October 7, 2025
Mayor Amezcua and Santa Ana City Councilmembers
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, 81' Floor
Santa Ana CA 92702
Subject: ITEM 10— RSO Registry and Other Items
1. Item 10 is to create a Rental Registry Portal to Enforce the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance at a cost of not to exceed $ 580, 000 for a three- year term, with a potential I two one- year extension; seems high priced. Hopefully, you address what percentage this represents of the total intake of the Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance.
2. It my understanding that $ 2500 was donated to an event in Anaheim using the $ 10K discretionary funds of a councilmember who is running for a county office that includes Anaheim. This money could have gone to support residents affected by the immigration issues or housing subsistence.
It appears to be more of a political action than anything else. I would like to see tighter controls on disbursement of these funds. Why isn' t this money restricted to events with the city limits?
3. I have heard on many occasions the financial woes the City will be facing in the near future. So, what is being done to obtain over$ 400, 000 resulting from a legal order with ex-council member Roman Reyna?
Respectfully,
Dale A Helvig
Resident, Santa Ana
cc: Alvaro Nunez, Minh Thai,
City Manager, Santa Ana Deputy City Manager, Santa Ana
Sonia Carvalho,
City Attorney, Santa Ana
Sylvia Vazquez,
Deputy City Manager, Santa Ana
2025- 10- 07 Letter to City Council- Item 10
Becerra, Alexis
From: Maria Ceja <
Sent: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 1:00 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Item 10
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Dear City Council,
I have been involved in local rent control efforts since 2018 and am writing to you today to express my support for item
10. In 2024, the majority of voters further established rent stabilization and just cause protections. Establishing and maintaining a rental registry is key to implementing the administrative side of these protections.
As someone who has advocated for these protections and knows firsthand how this protects Santa Ana' s most vulnerable renters, I ask that you please vote in favor of this item. Thank you.
Best,
Maria Ceja
1 Zuniga, Diana
From: David Carbajal <
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2025 1:18 PM
To: eComment
Subject: Item 10 - Council Meeting 10/ 7/ 25
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Dear Council,
I strongly support item 10.
Measure CC' s passage in last year was a huge step forward for our city— over 43, 000 residents voted to create permanent rent stabilization andjust- cause protections. The proposed rental registry is essential to carrying out that mandate and making sure the law is implemented and enforced properly.
I' d like to clear up a common misconception: the registry will not use general funds— it' s designed to be self- sufficient, funded entirely by a small fee on rental units covered by the ordinance.
One public comment submitted objected to requiring exemption forms, but these are a normal and simple administrative step that helps everyone— especially landlords— by clarifying which units are exempt, much like business licensing paperwork.
Lastly, the software vendor being considered has a solid track record with similar registries. Their platform would make it easy for city staff, tenants, and landlords to communicate, pay fees, and stay compliant. You can see examples of their work here- hLtps:// www. tolemi. com/ rental- registration.
Please vote to approve this item. Doing so honors the will of the voters and ensures Measure CC is implemented effectively.
Thank you,
David Carbajal,
Ward 6
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