HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 4 - SedaghatiADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD STAFF REPORT DATE: July 27, 2022 SUBJECT: APPEAL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION THAT MEHDI SEDAGHATI IS PERMANENTLY INELIGIBLE TO OPERATE A VACATION RENTAL IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE FINE OF $5,000 FOR OPERATING AN UNREGISTERED VACATION RENTAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2750 N. CHUPEROSA RD., PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA BY: DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL PROGRAM COMPLIANCE SUMMARY Mehdi Sedaghati requested an appeal of the permanent ineligibility to operate a Vacation Rental in the City of Palm Springs and administrative fine of $5,000.00 for operating an unregistered Vacation Rental property located at 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., Palm Springs. RECOMMENDATION: 1) Open the Appeal Hearing and accept public testimony. 2) Adopt Resolution No. __ , A RESOLUTION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ON THE APPEAL OF MEHDI SEDAGHATIFOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2750 N. CHUPEROSA RD., PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION AB0382 ISSUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 AND THE PERMANENT INELIGIBILITY TO OPERATE A VACATION RENTAL IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS THIS PORTION OF PAGE BLANK Item 4 - 1
Administrative Appeals Board Staff Report July 27, 2022 Vacation Rental Appeal -2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., Palm Springs BACKGROUND On March 7, 2022 received an application for a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate for the property located at 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., Palm Springs. The application was accepted and routed for processing. At this point in time, there were approximately 54 new individual applications, 74 individual renewal applications, 34 new agency applications and 58 renewal agency applications currently in process pending issuance of a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate. Staff was processing new applications approximately in 90-days. A safety inspection was scheduled for March 28, 2022. The results from this inspection was a passed safety inspection. This passed inspection is not authorization to operate a Vacation Rental. On April 25, 2022 the Department of Special Program Compliance received an online inquiry reporting 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd. as a non-registered Vacation Rental and provided the airbnb.com/rooms/558947289332431388 link. ATTACHMENT 5 The application for a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate for the property located at 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd. was placed on hold due to citation AB0382 issuance. STAFF ANALYSIS: The owner for the property located at 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., Palm Springs did not hold a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate by the City of Palm Springs as of the date of administrative citation issuance on April 27, 2022. Staff has determined that the owner has, without a Registration Certificate, advertised and operated the property at 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., as a Vacation Rental from elements as follows in violation of Palm Springs Municipal Code 5.25.040 (a): 1. Advertisement airbnb.com/rooms/558947289332431388 listed as "Peaceful 4-bedroom desert home" ATTACHMENT 6 2. Advertisement airbnb.com/rooms/579717555581763252 states 1 review in April, 2022 ATTACHMENT 6 3. In response to a city inquiry, a Code Compliance Officer submitted an online booking inquiry to stay during the dates May 27, 2022 to May 31, 2022 (4 nights) ATTACMENT 7 4. A response was received by the Code Compliance Officer confirming availability for the dates May 27, 2022 to May 31, 2022 (4 nights) ATTACHMENT 7 Staff finds that the advertisement airbnb.com/rooms/55894 7289332431388 and inquire affirmation for the dates May 27, 2022 to May 31, 2022 (4 nights) for stay at property 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., is in violation of §5.25.040(a) and proceeded to issue Administrative Citation AB0382, in the amount of $5,000, to Mehdi Sedaghati, the owner on title, for Item 4 - 2
Administrative Appeals Board Staff Report July 27, 2022 Vacation Rental Appeal -2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., Palm Springs operating a Vacation Rental without a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate. The Administrative Citation was mailed by the Department of Special Program Compliance staff to the mailing address on title. The following Palm Springs Municipal Codes sections and Regulations are applicable to this matter. The Palm Springs Municipal Code §5.25.030 Definitions, reads as follows: "Vacation Rental" means a single-family dwelling, or any portion thereof, utilized for occupancy for dwelling, lodging, or sleeping purposes without the Owner being present for a period of twenty-eight (28) consecutive days or less, ... " Palm Springs Municipal Code §5.25.040(a) reads as follows: The operation of a Vacation Rental or a Homeshare Interest without a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate is prohibited. Palm Springs Municipal Code §5.25.090(c) reads as follows in regards to the administrative fines: (c) Any person who operates a Vacation Rental without a Vacation Registration Certificate, shall be liable to the City for the payment of transient occupancy tax pursuant to the provisions of the Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 3.24, including without limitation penalties and interest, payment of an administrative fine in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), and permanent ineligibility to operate a Vacation Rental in the C·t " I y ... Administrative Regulation "Operation of a Vacation Rental" dated 07 /2017 defining "Operation" of a Vacation Rental to include the following: 1. ''Advertisement" of the property means on any web based advertising, hosting platform, print media, bulletin, signage, radio, and television or on any other medium for the purposes of promoting interest in, testing the market for, or soliciting the occupancy of a property for a period of twenty-eight (28) consecutive days or less. 2. An owner, agent or other representative of the owner has an interest in rental, exchange, trade, gift, or grant of a guest stay at a property of less than twenty-eight (28) consecutive days or less. 3. An owner, agent or any other representative of the owner interacts with another party whether directly or indirectly through personal or Item 4 - 3
Administrative Appeals Board Staff Report July 27, 2022 Vacation Rental Appeal -2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., Palm Springs digital/electronic contact with the intent to provide availability of the property for occupancy of 28 days or less, or to complete a rental and/or reservation of the property for future occupancy of 28 days or less." Administrative Regulation "Authority for the Issuance of Administrative Citations" dated 08/2014 reads as follows: "Vacation Rental Enforcement Officials are hereby authorized to issue, an Administrative Citation for the violation of the provision of Chapter 5. 25 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code without first complying with the pre-citation or courtesy notice requirements contained in PSMC Section 1. 06. 030." Executive Program Administrator Department of Special Program Compliance Attachments: AB0382 Resolution no. --Notice of Appeal Hearing Administrative citation Appeal Letter Administrative citation AB0382 & citation letter Copy of city inquiry Copy of the airbnb.com/rooms/579717555581763252 Code Officer Inquiry Copy of the title report THIS PORTION OF PAGE BLANK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Item 4 - 4
ATTACHMENT 1 Item 4 - 5
RESOLUTION NO. Adopt Resolution No. ___ , A RESOLUTION OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, ON THE APPEAL OF MEHDI SEDAGHATI FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2750 N. CHUPEROSA RD., PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION AB0382 ISSUED IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 AND THE PERMANENT INELIGIBILITY TO OPERATE A VACATION RENTAL IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS Jurisdiction: This administrative hearing is conducted in accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code 2.50 which confers jurisdiction upon the Administrative Appeals Board. WHEREAS Mehdi Sedaghati did not obtain a Short-Term Vacation Rental Registration Certificate for the property located at 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., Palm Springs, pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 5.25; and WHEREAS, any person who operates a Vacation Rental without a Vacation Registration Certificate, shall be liable to the City an administrative fine in the amount of Five Thousand Dollars ($5,000.00), and permanent ineligibility to operate a Vacation Rental in the City, Palm Springs Municipal Code 5.25.090 (c); and WHEREAS, "Operation" of a Vacation Rental as used in Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 5.25 includes "Advertisement" of the property on any web based advertising, hosting platform, print media, bulletin, signage, radio and television or any other medium for the purposes of promoting interest in, testing the market for, or soliciting the occupancy of a property for a period of twenty-eight (28) consecutive days or less; and WHEREAS, Administrative Citation No. AB0382 operating a Vacation Rental without a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate, was issued on April 27, 2022 to Mehdi Sedaghati for the property located at 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., Palm Springs; and WHEREAS, Mehdi Sedaghati, filed an administrative appeal of the Administrative Citation No. AB0382 operating a Vacation Rental without a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate issued in the amount of $5,000 for the property located at 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., Palm Springs with the City Clerk; and WHEREAS, the Administrative Appeals Board opened and conducted a duly noticed Administrative Appeal Hearing on July 27, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Administrative Appeals Board was presented evidence Mehdi Sedaghati violated Section 5.25.040(a) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code by an Item 4 - 6
Resolution No. Page2 advertisement on airbnb.com/rooms/579717555581763252 for the property located at 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., Palm Springs; and WHEREAS, the Administrative Appeals Board was presented evidence Mehdi Sedaghati violated Section 5.25.040(a) of the Palm Springs Municipal Code by responding to an inquiry to book the property located at 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., Palm Springs and confirmed a period less than twenty-eight (28) days; May 27, 2022 to May 31, 2022 (4 nights) WHEREAS, the Administrative Appeals Board has carefully reviewed and considered all the evidence presented in connection with said appeal on July 27, 2022; and THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD HEREBY FINDS, after due consideration given to the relevancy, weight and credibility of testimony and evidence, and based upon a preponderance of the evidence in accordance with the Board's procedures, as follows: SECTION 1. D The Appellant is in violation of Palm Springs Municipal Code 5.25.040(a). The Administrative Appeals Board upholds the administrative decision that Mehdi Sedaghati is permanently ineligible to operate a Vacation Rental in the City of Palm Springs, including the property located at 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd., Palm Springs and the fine of $5,000. D The Appellant is not in violation of Palm Springs Municipal Code 5.25.040(a). The Administrative Appeals Board overturns the administrative decision that Mehdi Sedaghati is permanently ineligible to operate a Vacation Rental in the City of Palm Springs, including the property located at 2750 N. Chuperosa Rd .• Palm Springs and the fine of $5,000 Item 4 - 7
Resolution No. Page 3 SECTION 2. The Administrative Appeals Board directs the City Clerk to deliver a copy of this Resolution to each party and to file a disposition report with the Palm Springs City Council. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD THIS ___ DAY OF _____ 2022. ATTEST: Monique Lomeli Interim City Clerk STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss. CITY OF PALM SPRINGS ) Michael Paonessa Chair I, Monique Lomeli Interim City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, do hereby certify that Resolution No. is a full, true and correct copy, and was duly adopted at a meeting of the Administrative Appeals Board of the City of Palm Springs on the __ day of ______ , by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: RECUSE: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Palm Springs, California, this_ day of ________ _ Monique Lomeli Interim City Clerk Item 4 - 8
ATTACHMENT 2 Item 4 - 9
TO: Mehdi Sedaghati NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD 2750 N. Chuperosa Road Palm Springs, CA 92262 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, pursuant to Palm Springs Municipal Code §2.50.080(d), of the Appeal Hearing before the Administrative Appeals Board, on the decision of the Department of Special Program Compliance, Violation of the Palm Springs Municipal Code 5.25, with respect to vacation rental operations located at 2750 N. Chuperosa, Palm Springs, CA. Hearing Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Hearing Time: 5:30 p.m. Location: Zoom Meeting: Link will be provided no later than 72 hours in advance. The Administrative Appeals Board requests that if you have supplemental documentation/evidence, that you provide such documentation 24-hours in advance of the hearing. You may submit your documentation in person or via email at CityClerk@palmspringsca.gov. Documentation submitted at the meeting will be accepted; however, if the Board does not think it has adequate time to review your documentation, your appeal hearing may be continued to a future meeting. A bilingual and/or ASL interpreter will be made available, at no cost, upon request at least 48-hours in advance of the hearing. Please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (760) 323-8204 or via email at CityClerk@palmspringsca.gov. State of California ) County of Riverside ) ss. City of Palm Springs ) AFFIDAVIT OF MAILING I, MONIQUE LOMELI, City Clerk, of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that the Notice of Hearing before the Administrative Appeals Board was emailed to the parties at the address above, on July 14, 2022. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Isl Monique M. Lomeli, CMC Interim City Clerk Item 4 - 10
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!· ~ . r: D -~ I r '1 D i-' , . : 1' R I rJ G S City of Palm Springs 2022 .JU I 28 Fl 12: 3 7 Office of the City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CAi92263 TEL: (760) 323-8204 I FAX: (760) 323-8332 WRITTEN NOTICE OF APPEAL FORM FOR VACATION RENTAL CERTIFICATE SUSPENSION, REVOCATION OR DENIAL AVISO ESCRITO DE FORMULARIO OE APELACl6N PARA SUSPENSION REVOCACION O NEGACl6N DEL CERTIFICAOO OE ALQUILER DE VACACIONES If you have received a Suspension, Revocation or Denial Notice of a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate from the City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Compliance Department, please use this form to request an appeal. You must Include payment of the appeal fee with this form./ Si recibi6 un a11Iso de suspension revocaci6n o denegaci6n de un certificado de registro de alquiler vacacional del Departamento de cumpltm1ento de alquileres 11acacionales de la ciudad de Palm Springs, utilice este formutario para solicitor una apealaci6n. Debe incluir el pogo de la tori/a de apelaci6n con este /ormulario. APPELLANT INFORMATION/ INFORMACION DEL APLICANTE I NAME/ NOMBRE E-MAIL/ CORREO ELECTR NICO AEHDf S[OI-JG~AT t ! ADDRESS/ DIREC N PHONE/ TELEFONO . 2-=r56 N Ci-tuPER.cf~A ~ CllY/OUDAD STATE/ ESTAOO ZIP/G POSTAL ~LM ~r~N~) C.A 912~2 VACATION PROPERlY ADDRESS, IF APPLICABLE/ DIRECCI N DE PROPIEDAD VACACIONAL. SI ES APUCABLE 31Page This completed form must be sent to: City of Palm Springs: Office of the City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263 Item 4 - 12
City of Palm Springs Office of the City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92263 TEL: (760) 323-8204 I FAX: (760) 323-8332 WRITTEN NOTICE OF APPEAL FORM FOR VACATION RENTAL CERTIFICATE SUSPENSION, REVOCATION OR DENIAL PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS/ POR FAVOR COMPLETE LAS SIGUIENTES PREGUNTAS: ATTACH ADDIONAL SHEETS, AS NECESSARY. PLEASE BE DETAILED; YOU MAY ALSO PRESENT FACTS AND EVIDENCE AT THE TIME OF YOUR APPEAL HEARING./ ADJUNTE HOJAS ADICIONALES, COMO NECESARIO. POR FAVOR DETALLADO; TAMBltN PUEDE PRESENTAR HECHOS Y PRUEBAS AL MOMENTO DE SU AUDIENCIA DE APELACION. 1. State the specific action being appealed/ lndique la acci6n espedfica que se esta apelando. 2. Specify the grounds of the appeal/ Espedfique los motivos de la apelacion. ALflEAOY W(r\11 OVE.f_ ALL, I~~ PAPE,( woRJc ANO C.ITY tfJSt€C.T,eN , vJ~,TED AA L\S D~1S ~ tT c;~r; \IV 'He c~Ty ~GtlJLf)110 m ( T"f\\S ~C>\-'1 (_Q(Jt_, \TS SUPf>O)f Ta \Akt ~~ "\l-1( ~RMJT Tc rs~ \~U~D) 3. Specify the relief you are seeking/ Especifique el alivio que busca. I Al\.~ w•L1)NG ~ Ctn' G,~Q; OV't;'( rf\Y OOCUt\'\E-(VT~ A-l'JO Wf\lVE T"\--t[ c.,r~ Tie{\/ ,. AL<n {\IOT 16 <;1Q}(°) tV\ \f PE~'' l~\J\N~ P~C{:S) P~tCA~E TI4Ei ~E\/E R_ {'JO\\CfD ME f\·f\JO SE..NT GUI -rue L\~\ ,a~ ~\Gr\' AWA y. 41Page Item 4 - 13
City of Palm Springs Office of the City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92263 TEL: (760) 323-8204 I FAX: (760) 323-8332 Administrative Appeals Board Filling Process -Vacation Rentals When to file your Appeal If you have received a Vacation Rental Certificate Suspension Notice or a Vacation Rental Certificate Revocation Notice or a Denial of a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate and wish to appeal, you have FIFTEEN (1.5} calendar days from the date of the citation to submit your Appeals Form and pay the appeal fee. Where to file your Appeal Mail your completed Written Notice of Appeal Form and your appeal fee to: Scheduling the Appeal Hearing City of Palm Springs Office of the City Clerk 3200 E. Tahqultz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92263 The Office of the City Clerk will schedule your Appeal within forty-five (45) days of receiving the Written Notice of Appeal Form and appeal fee. You will be mailed written notice to the address specified on your form; this will indicate the time and place for your Appeal Hearing with the Administrative Appeals Board. This notice will be mailed to you at least ten (10) calendar days prior to your Hearing date. Appearing at the Appeal Hearing Failure to appear at your scheduled Hearing shall constitute a forfeiture of the fine and a failure to exhaust the Appellant's administrative remedies. At the Appeal Hearing, you will be required to take an oath, and you may present your testimony or evidence (either written or verbal) concerning the violation. All hearings are open to the public. After the Appeal Hearing The Administrative Appeals Board will render its decision within fifteen {15) days following the conclusion of the hearing of the appeal, unless extended for good cause. No later than five (5) days following the Appeals Board decision the City Clerk will mail a copy of the decision to the Appellant. The Appeals Board decision constitute final administrative action on the matter. If the Hearing Officer dismisses the Administrative Citation, the penalty and the appeal fee will be returned to the appellant. If the Hearing Officer upholds the administrative citation the penalty and the appeal fee are retained by the City and the property owner or individual receiving the citation must correct the violation or face criminal prosecution and/or the imposition of additional administrative penalties. llf>age Item 4 - 14
Ciudad de Palm Springs Oficina del Secretario Municipal 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92263 TEL: (760) 323-8204 I FAX: (760) 323-8332 Proceso de Presentaci6n de la Junta de Apelaciones Administrativas -Alquileres Vacacionales Cuando debe presentar su apelaci6n Si recibi6 un Aviso de Suspensi6n del Certificado de Alquiler Vacacional o un Aviso de Revocaci6n del Certificado de Alquiler Vacacional o una Denegaci6n de un Certificado de Registro de Alquiler Vacacional y desea apelar, tiene QUINCE (15) dias calendar;o a partir de la fecha de la citaci6n para presentar su Formulario de Apelaciones y pagar la tarifa de apelad6n. D6nde debe presentar su apelaci6n Envie su Formulario de Notlficaci6n de Apelaci6n por escrito completo y su tarifa de apelaci6n a: City of Palm Springs Office of the City Clerk 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92263 Programaci6n de la audiencia de apelaci6n La Oficina del Secretario Municipal programara su Apelaci6n dentro de los cuarenta y cinco (45) dias posteriores a la recepci6n del Formulario de Notificaci6n de Apelaci6n por escrito y la tarifa de apelaci6n. Se le enviara un aviso por escr•to a la direcci6n especificada en su formulario; este indicara la hora y el lugar de su audiencia de apelaci6n ante la Junta de Apelaciones Administrativas. Este aviso se le enviara por correo al menos diez (10) dias calendario antes de la fecha de su audiencia. Comparecencla en la audiencia de apelac16n El hecho de no comparecer en su audiencia constituira la perdida de la multa y la renuncia a utilizar completamente los recursos administrativos del apefante. En la audiencia de apelaci6n, se le pedira que haga un juramento y podra presentar su testimonio o evidencia {escrita o verbal) sobre la infracci6n. Todas las audienctas estan abiertas al publico. Despues de la audiencia de apelaci6n La Junta de Apelaciones Administrativas emitira su decision dentro de los quince (15) dfas posteriores a la conclusi6n de la audiencia de la apelaci6n, a menos que se extienda por una buena causa. A mas tardar cinco (5) dias despues de la decision de la Junta de Apelaciones, el Secretario Municipal enviara por correo una copia de la decision al Apelante. La decision de la Junta de Apelaciones constituye una acci6n administrativa final sobre el asunto. Si el funcionario de audiencias desestima la Citaci6n Administrativa, la multa y la tarifa de apelaci6n seran devueltas al apelante. Si el funcionario de audiencias mantiene la citaci6n administrativa, la multa y la tarifa de apelaci6n seran retenidas por la Ciudad y el duei\o de la propiedad o la persona que recibe la citaci6n debera corregir la infracci6n o enfrentar un proceso penal y/o la imposici6n de multas administrativas adicionales. 21Page Item 4 - 15
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ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION-$5,000.00 YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO APPEAL THIS CITATION Payment of this administrative fine must be made within fifteen (15) days from the mailing date of this letter. Should you file an appeal, the appeal and hearing provisions of Palm Springs Municipal Code, Chapter 2.50 will apply. If you choose to appeal this citation, payment of the administrative fine Is suspended pending a final decision by the Administrative Appeals Board. However, you must pay the cunent non-refundable appeal fee of $802.00 and submit the request for appeal fonn no later than fifteen (15) days from the malling date of this letter. Please see the City website at www.payacationrentalcompliance.com for the appeal form and further Instructions. Note: Your administrative fine must be paid to the City's Citation Processing Center in Newport Beach; and your appeal form and appeal fee must be sent to the Palm Springs, Attention: Office of the City Clerk. Item 4 - 20
Administrative Citation -Page two (2) Since you were operating a Vacation Rental without a Registration Certificate, please be advised that you are responsible for payment of back registration certificate fees and penalties (Resolution No. 23517) and back Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT), penalties and interest (PSMC 3.24). Should you have any questions regarding this letter, please contact Patrick Clifford in the Office of Special Program Compliance; at (760) 322-8372, Monday through Thursday 8am-6pm. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. "ck Clifford Executive Program Administrator, Department of Special Program Compliance Description of the vlolatlona In this mattar: Palm Springs Municipal Code Section 5.25.040(a) prohibits the operation of a Vacation Rental or a Homeshare in the City of Palm Springs without a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate. Section 5.25.090 (c) provides the fines and penalties for operation of a Vacation Rental in the City of Palm Springs without a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate. We are aware that the address above was advertised on https:llwww.alrbnb.com/rooms/558947289332431388? on the date of April 27, 2022. We have a copy of the advertisement(s) for our records as well. The City of Palm Springs has not issued a valid Vacation Rental Registration Certificate for this property. We have a copy of the advertisement(s) for our records. The City of Palm Springs has not issued a valid Vacation Rental Registration Certificate for this property. We were also able to obtain the Itinerary for the stay form May 2Jtb-May31th to my e-mail. THIS PORTION OF PAGE BLANK Item 4 - 21
AB0382 • CITY OF PALM SPRINGS vacation Rental Enforcement Admlnlllrative Citation TIME 1:10PM 2 uperosa 1~=-.,_ cOlher l NAME (First. Middle, Last): Mehdi Sedaghati DLorlD IAbbAESS ~750 N Chuperosa eltV $tA1t Palm Springs CA ZIP 92262 You -being latl,ed 111 ~ Cltalkln for the followl119 Code provillon(I), Count PSMC OllctlPIIOn L s.aAMO(I) OPIMTINGAVACA110NUNTALW/OUTAVACA110N IIENTA&. IIEGISTMTION CDTIFICATE 2. 5.25.090 lcl VICKATIONS ORDER p/ You n ordncl to oorrlCt 01'-oe.wtN remedy 111111111 .. vlolltionl ~ II r!I 1111MB DAYS fl!QII IWUNG D6D gr: '1I6Dml, r,/ You are flll1hlr ordeled IO pay • Admlnlllrlll\<e Fine • pr9ICl1bad In the lldltclule l)llaw far NCtt count llllld lbcNe. Payment nm III ptlCI 1n fua ~ 1111 oompllance dla to aYOicl addlllontJ flllllllN, Thi total CITATION PENALTYdutlt......_ ADMINISTRATIVE FINE SCHEDULE r/ First vlolation -Operating without a vacalioR Registration C.rtlfica $5000.00 and permanent lnellgl)lllty to operate C Second Yiolltion -0perltlng without • Vlcatlon Raglatlatlor Celtfflc:a1II: $10,000.00 C Fnt violation -Aclvertlling wlltlout POltinO lOT/Cly ID number, operating without a conlnlCit; failure to p,ovlde contrad aumma,y; failure to paylOTtimely: $2500.00 and 8 month suspension C Second violation -Advertising without posting TOT/Cly number; operating Wfttlout • contract; failure to provide contract sununa,y; fallu111 to pay TOT timely: $5,000.00 Ind revocation Othet•• : Kristi Smith • PSPD 04/27/22 Dalll of IUuanc:e lypeofStivlct aPll'IOIIII , .. COPY TO PROPERTY ov.t,IEA/AOENT: PROCESSING: FILE Item 4 - 22
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DEPARTMENT OF IPECW.PROOIWICOMPUANCE ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION llf081Ntt eieoue:ne-et eee uen CONPI.ET'El.YNtP CAREFULLY You have been ilaued anAdmlnlllratlve Cbtlon for vlolation(1) as Indicated Ofltlle18VerM.AODmoNALVIOLATIONSMA.YReSULTINTHECRIMINAL PROSECUTIONANDIORADDmONALADMINJSTRATIVE FINES. HOWJO PAYJHE EIU The amount of tine Is Indicated on tt,e front of tile Admlnlltratllle Cllallon. 1ll8 tine muet be peid wtlblo IIND (1§) cat,ndlr dm from the dale tile cllltion Is malled. Payment r:an be made by Cld/debl cans on-lne at WM1CCltation~r.com or by calling 1-8CJ0.989.8158. Payments _,. also accepted In tile form of • cahler'I check, pel'IOIIII check, or money order peylble to the City or Pllm Sprinp. Payment of tile fine does not UCUN ordllcherge any l9IPCNl'lbllly and legel COI\NqutnCN for contlnu•tfon or reported OClCWl'enCN of tile vlolltlon(1). wrtte tile dtallon number on the dleclclmoney order, end mail It 1lo tile ---below. um NOT""" your mro,nt Ip 1hl en,, gf Palm IPdDPI OfflWJ City of Pllm Sprlng1Admlnlltnlllve Citlllon Program P.0.Baxtt75 Newport Be•ch, CA 92858-7275 HOWJOApPEALTHIB GII&DAH A raponalble petty receiving an lldmlnlltnlllve citation may IIPPNI suel\ citation within ffllNo 11 §l GlltDdflr MYI from the date the citation II malled. The provillonl or Pun Spdilgl Munlclpel Code Chapter 2.!IO wll apply to eppeell. An appeal must be tiled In wrillng by Ullng the 1ppllcebl1 ,equNt for appeal form av•ll•ble from tile Clty'a weblb at LI 1,,,.,.,WIMr QR l'IW _,,,r•_NtWiYTW! cam. If you choose to appeal this cll•tlon, payment of Ille ldmlnlltrallve tine II suapended pending a flnal decision by Ille AdmlnllWtlve Appe•la Boerd. However, you mutt pey the cumint appeal fee and 1ubmll the ,eqUNt for appeal fonn to the Pllm Springs Office of the City Clerk no l•t•r than flftMn (15) calendar days from the d•t• the c11at1on II malled. PAY•NT OF THI! ADIIINIIITRATIVE FINI! IIUIT BE 8ENT TO THE CITY'S CITATION PROCE881NG CENTER IN NEWPORT BEACH SPKIPll!D ABOVE. THE APHAL FEE AND REQUEST FOR APPEAL FORM IIUIT BE 8l!N1' TO THE PALM SPRINGS OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. For q...Uona. ple•N 8N the City ...... 11-.d abav9 or cont•ct the City of Palm 8prtn91 Vacation Ranta! CompH•nce Departmenl. MIWM I96NSWEft 9B PAY PWLJY fORYJOLADQN(I) F•IIUN to pay the penalty or confNt the citation wltllln flben (ti) calender day• mer rNUJt In addltlonal admlnletratlve fine• •nd u. recordallon of • •pec:lat Hen ... ,net iour property. In addition, nolftcatlon may be made to the 81119 of C.llfomla FranchlN Tu l!lollrd. Palm Sprfnp Munlclpal Code provldM for the 1uu•nc• of •dmlnlalrallV9 cffation• for llunlclpel Code Vlol•tlona. FIMI are cumUl•IIWI end citations ma, be la•ued NCII dly the vtolatlon ..... Each and every dly • ¥1ol•tian I• uneddr•8Nd conatllulN • .. ..,... end dl8llnct ol'l'9nH end .... , be subject to cllallon. Additional Enforcement Officer NGIN: Item 4 - 23
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NOTICE: This message originated outside of The City of Palm Springs --DO NOT CUCK on links or 01>en attachments unless you are sure the content is safe. LJ City of Palm Springs Vacation Rental Inquiry Request Your E-mail Phone Number Property Address in Question, if known: Type ofa Complaint: Click to edit. .. Street Address: 2750 N Chuperosa Rd City: Palm Springs Postal / Zip Code: 92262 Non-registered Vacation Rental tinos://www.ajrbnb.com/rooms/sss94z2s93324313ss7 source iropressjon ld=p3 1650915133 kXfYgKtWOAb2ft2Fsoqt:t You an gtit Jhf:s submi§sion and ~your submjssions eacSilV, Item 4 - 25
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£oirbnb Peaceful 4-bedroom desert home Entire vacation home hosted by Alex a guests•• be<rooms • 4 l>eds • 2 baths .11 self c:heca-ln Clledc YO<llself In With lhe SIMltlOtk. o OrHt ~ 1~ of ri,cent 9unt$ rated .\lex 6•star ,n commun1eanon. • Cozy comfortable and recently updated My fvrntshed four bedroom two bath residence Is the perf.ct get-away or 10ng term property.The open floor plan lllglllights great spaces perfect for entertalntng.Spaeious patios and sparkling private pool and spe create the Palm SprlnQS lifestyle.large windows, center Island, granite counters and newer appliances form the Ideal kitchen.This residence has e>ierythlng needed for desert living rrtestyte .. _ SboWroa> What this place offers ~ Mountain \/leW <!p'Wltl a PrJvate pool <& Pets allowed ~ FreewaSllet'-lnunit PAf G\ ~ 0 fi) Kitchen Free parting on premises Private hot tub TV With Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Olsnty+, H80 Max, Hulu, Netfllx, Roku Free dryer-In unit • lleCOffle&Host 9 E. $648nl0ht I_,. I tguest $61B14olllb1S 5eoriCt fee Add an extra night and NV• Extenci your stay by adding May 31 for only $2S4.&adJllllbl V $2,590 $200 $0 Item 4 - 27
4 nights in Palm Springs May 27. 2022 -May 31. 2022 < May2022 Su Mo Tu 2 3 8 9 10 ,s 16 17 72 23 24 29 30 -121 • 1review * Pamelt Aprtl 2022 We .. 11 18 25 Th f, 5 6 12 13 19 20 26 -s. Su Mo 1 ,, s 6 21 12 13 28 19 20 26 27 Had a great weekend making wonderful memories. Great hOme base to explore tile palm springs area.Location Is great.A well appolnted house ,clean. comfortable and laid oo ... ShQwmAOt > Where you'll be P~m SPfingS, callfornla, united states VISTA LAS P._LMAS OLD LA$ • Hosted by Alex Joned Ill ~ptembet 2021 * 4 Reviews O Identity verified Response rate: 100" QEl MIRADOI! Junt2022 Tu We '" 2 1 8 9 M 15 16 2t 22 23 28 29 30 > F, s., 3 ' 10 11 17 18 24 25 C.lllla ,, ''-Public TfllflSlt + ''ii;''"Jo::~ ,, ~,, -~-.• ::__ .,,c-. .~ Item 4 - 28
K~=-µullW \IIIJll:I': WtUIHfdll flVUI [ Cont.ct Holt ] TopvtKl'Plf~l"lt,MWrtt.r.fff @ MOneybtCOmmwuc.teO"-'tl.:ltoflt.eAlrbnb w.b&iteotapp Things to know Houseru'-9 • Check-In: After 3:00 PM • CheckOut: 11:00 PM • Self check-In with smart Ioele ;Ill NosmOking 'I No parties or events • Pets are allowed SUpport HelpCenter s.tety lllformatlOn cancelatlOn options 016 CO\/IO-1t Response Supporting people With disab$lles Report • nei9hl)orhood ccncern C4lfflllMllly Heeltfl & Nfety I' Alrbnb's soeial-dlstanc,ng and other COVIO• l9-retetecl guldellnes apply • carbon monoxide alarm • Smoke alarm ShoWo,oa,> Holtng Al~dlseSter rellef llou-,g Tryhostng ~ Afglwn refugees AWCover tor Hosts COml>atlng dtsc:rmnauon EJ<plore hoslJng raourcn VISlt our ton'ITM'lrty forum How to !lost resc,cns,bl)' 0 2022 Allbnl>, lne. • PrlVlcy • Tem1$ • Sltemap Clncellltlon policy Free cancell8tlon before Mey 26 SbAWIDA!'I > MIOUt New9oom LUmabout MW l'elltures Letter from our foooders careers lnwstors >..bnbllllCe f w a Item 4 - 29
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/i)afrbnb Desert lUl<Ur)I Estates Pa!m Spt.ngs -1iaaNewevent • !Jn.a .......... .\pr ~,-~~'>t Ryson • Palm Spongs Newevent ~lpe New event u ..... .-..5op•j-'6 r.'11 Alex Ac--~-·-•(--) • • • • Mlchahltl$4'°' HI Alex, coming rn to town on May 27th• May 31st. was wondenno lfwe can get and early check In? our flight amves around noon on tile 27th and didn't want drive around town waiting until 3pm. Thank you In advance, Mlehelle Alex1749111-1 Hello Michelle, Hope you're doing wall. Yes no problem, you can do an early check rn.1 will have my cleaning ~ew out and the house WII be ready for you by 1p.m. Does that work for yOtn Mlchellet21PM That would be perfect. Thanlc you. oo you have any pool rafts? If not, Is It o1c to bring our own blow-ups? MQl.58N Ofcoursei we have couple of rafts by the pool, but 1f you're willing to brine vour own %100 no oroblem ,A, Type a message ,. Become a Host 8 5 • X Alex's Invitation to book their home hnexplred If their home• YoUt fust chcMce, you can stlll request to book ot. Or. 'fO'J can browse Olhe4 homesavallallle neart>y, Requeat to Boolt Trip Details Ptlaceful4-bedroom deArt home Ent we vacaban home, Palm Spring$. CA, US > Hosted by Alex 4revleWS ·-Checkout Payment Details $647.sox 4 nights Cleaning tee Service fee May27,2022 May31,20l2 I adult $2,590.00 $200.00 $0.00 $2,790.00 AlwAYS communicate throuoh Alrbnb To protect your payment. never transfer money or communicate outside of the Alrbnb website or app. Learn more Bce9rt HMt Item 4 - 31
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Site Address: 2750 N CHUPEROSA RD PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262-2531 Mall Address: 2750 N CHUPEROSA RO #250 PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262-2531 Primary Owner (s): SEDAGHATI MEHDI Bedrooms: 4 Baths (F/H): 1 / 0 Total Rooms: 6 Zoning: R1C Number of Stories: 1.0 Transfer Date: 2/7/2022 Transfer Value: $890,000.00 First Loan Amt: $712,000.00 Assessed Value: $337,740.00 Land Value: $84,433.00 Improvement Value: $253,307.00 Property Profile Property Data APN: 501-232-014 Census Tract: 044604 Housing Tract Number: Legal Block/Lot: LOT:77 BLOCK: Legal Description: LOT 77 MB 032/056 DESERT PARK ESTATES 9 Subdivision: DESERT PARK ESTATES 9 Property County RIVERSIDE COUNTY Vesting: MARRIED MAN Property Characteristics Vear Built: 1978 Use Code: SFR Number of Units: 1 Building Style: \ I Sale & Loan Information Seller: SKY RENTALS LLC Cost/Sq Feet: $674.24 Lender: WELLS FARGO BANK NA Assessed & Tax Information Percent Improvement; 75.0% Tax Amount: $4,623.66 Delinquent Vear: SQFT: 1320 Lot Size: 9583 Garage: ATTACHED (2) Coords: 33.8544490319266, -116.525167482536 Document: 2022. 95138 Title Company: LAWYERS TITLE Homeowner Exemption: Tax Rate Area: 01-030 Tax Vear: 2021 Item 4 - 33