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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2/7/2018 - STAFF REPORTS - 1.B. 4��PALMSp9 � a V N # k o"vuno `q(iFCR�'•p CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT DATE: JANUARY 4, 2018 SUBJECT: DECISIONS OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD HEARINGS HELD ON JANUARY 4, 2018 REGARDING PERMANENT INELIGIBILITY TO OPERATE A VACATION RENTAL IN THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE FINES FOR OPERATING AN UNREGISTERED VACATION RENTAL PROPERTY FROM: David H. Ready, City Manager BY: Vacation Rental Compliance Department SUMMARY In accordance with Palm Springs Municipal Code, Chapter 5.25, Vacation Rentals, the Vacation Rental Compliance Department issues Administrative Citations to the owner(s) on title for Operating a Vacation Rental without a Vacation Rental Registration Certificate. Individuals Operating a Vacation Rental without Vacation Rental Registration Certificate are subject to permanent ineligibility to operate a Vacation Rental in the City of Palm Springs, and Administrative Fine of$5,000.00 on the first violation, and a$10,000 Administrative Fine on any successive violation of the PSMC § 5.25.090(c). Four appeal hearings were scheduled on January 4, 2018. Three of the five board members comprising the Administrative Appeals Board were present. Two out of the three votes were needed for appellants to win their appeals. Two appeal hearings resulted in upholding of actions by the Vacation Rental Compliance Department. Two appeal hearings will be rescheduled, at the request of the appellants_to a future date. Additional hearing details are provided in the chart on page two. Administrative Appeals Board Staff Report January 4, 2018-- Page 2 ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS BOARD SUMMARY APPELLANTS NAME PROPERTY UPHOLD UPHOLD$5000 FINE ADDITIONAL ADDRESS PERMANENT NOTES INELIGIBILITY Tenant- Lyrix H. Pinchovski 2077 S. Navajo 2 Ayes, 1 No 2 Ayes, 1 No- $5,000 Appeal denied Drive Brandan M. Walsh 1415 N. Sunrise 2 Ayes, 1 No 2 Ayes, 1 No- $5,000 Appeal denied Way, #52 Note: Following hearings will be rescheduled: 1. George Robert Horning, 1154 E Racquet Club Rd, Admin Citation AB0052 2. Sam Perlmutter and Amy Pearlmutter Rosenberg, 1148 N Rose Ave, Admin Citation AB0046 BorA Stark Vacation Rental Compliance Official SuzcWne Severin Vacation Rental Compliance Official