Item 10 - Receive and File - Orange County Grand Jury’s Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding Long-Term Solutions to Short-Term Rentals

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Receive and File - Orange County Grand Jury's Investigative Report, Findings, and Recommendations Regarding Long- Term Solutions to Short- Term Rentals August 5, 2025 Page 2 permit STRs within its jurisdiction, the use of OBAs has contributed to an uptick in unpermitted STR operations in the city over the last three years. In accordance with California Penal Code Sections 933 and 933.05, the OCGJ mandates that the City must respond to the conclusions and recommendations outlined in the report. The City of Santa Ana is required to respond to findings F1, F2, F3, and F12, as well as recommendations R1, R2, and R9 of the OCGJ Report. The City is not required to respond to the remaining findings and recommendations. An overview of the OCGJ's findings, recommendations, and the City's corresponding responses, is attached as Exhibit 2. These responses outline the City's recent adoption of a clear, reiterated prohibition of STRs (Ordinance No. NS-3072, adopted on December 3, 2024); ongoing coordination among various departments and agencies on enforcement; and routine reevaluation of local land use regulatory ordinances, such as the City's zoning code. Once authorized by the City Council, the responses documented in Exhibit 2 will be submitted to the Presiding Judge of the Superior Court. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT There is no environmental impact associated with this action. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. EXHIBIT(S) 1. County of Orange Grand Jury Investigative Report, Findings and Recommendations Regarding Long-Term Solutions to Short-Term Rentals 2. City Responses to Report's Findings and Recommendations Submitted By: Ali Pezeshkpour, AICP, Executive Director, Planning and Building Agency Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager