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Better Neighbors Comment Letter <br />Agenda Item 3 5: Repeal and Re-enact Short Term Rental Regulations <br />Page 4 of 4 <br />The proposed ordinance will further codify the prohibition and continue protecting long- <br />term residents. According to the City of Santa Ana General Plan Housing Element, almost half <br />(48%) of all households spend more than 30% of their income on housings costs and thus are <br />considered cost burdened. In addition, the National Low Income Housing Coalition, the fair <br />market rent for a two -bedroom home is $2,100, meaning a household would have to earn more <br />than $40/hour to afford to house their family.10 As residents in the City of Santa Ana continue to <br />bear the impacts of high housing costs, it is imperative the City protect and preserve housing for <br />long-term residents. <br />For these reasons, Better Neighbors requests the City Council uphold the short-term rental <br />ordinance passed in April of this year by repealing and re-enacting the Short -Term Rental <br />Ordinance and adopting enhanced fines for violations. Should you have any questions, please <br />contact Maura O'Neill at mauragbetterneighborsla.org. <br />Sincerely, <br />Better Neighbors LA & Unite HERE Local 11 <br />10 Data for zip code 92701, https://nlihc.org/oor/zip?code=92701. <br />250 East 1 st Street, Suite 1201; Los Angeles, California 90012 <br />213.336.5900 0 betterneighborsla. org <br />