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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 Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. Dear City Council, Having been involved with various local rent control campaigns since 2018, 1 write 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