HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Reso 2020-52 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-52
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CATHEDRAL CITY, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING PENALTIES AND
FINES FOR VIOLATION OF CITY SHORT TERM VACATION RENTAL
REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, on October 9, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-
45 establishing a fee schedule for violations of the City's Short Term Vacation Rental
(STVR) regulations; and
WHEREAS, a referendum petition is being circulated in the City that seeks to
disapprove portions of Ordinance No. 842 making changes to the City's STVR
regulations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to clarify that the fines, penalties and other
charges for violation of the City's STVR regulations established by Resolution No. 2020-
45 apply to violations of the STVR regulations regardless of the outcome of the
referendum petition.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CATHEDRAL
CITY, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS
The City Council hereby finds the recitals set forth above to be true and correct.
SECTION 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF FINES, PENALTIES AND OTHER CHARGES
FOR VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 5.96 OF THE CATHEDRAL CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
A. Pursuant to Sections 3.24.011(G)(3) or 5.96.070(E) of the Cathedral City
Municipal Code, any person in violation of any provision of Chapter 5.96 of the
Cathedral City Municipal Code or term or condition of a permit shall be subject to
the following penalties except as indicated in B, C, and D below:
1. First violation: $1000.00.
2. Second violation: $3,000.00.
3. Third violation: $5,000.00
4. Fourth violation: suspension of the permit.
B. Any person who operates and/or advertises a STVR without a permit, in violation
of Sections 3.24.011(G)(5) or 5.96.040(C) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code
shall be subject to the following penalties:
1. Any past transient occupancy tax, including penalties and interest.
2. First violation: $5,000.00 and future denial of permit authorizing STVR
operation within the City.
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3. Second violation: $10,000.00.
4. Third and subsequent violations: $15,000.00
C. Any person with a SNR permit who advertises without the information required
by Sections 3.24.011(E)(8) or 5.96.050(1) of the Cathedral City Municipal Code
shall be subject to the following fines:
1. First violation: $2,500.00.
2. Second violation: $5,000.00 and six-month suspension of the permit.
3. Third and subsequent violations: $7,500.00.
D. Pursuant to Sections 3.24.011(E)(4) or 5.96.070(D) of the Cathedral City Municipal
Code, any individual who lodges a false complaint regarding a STVR shall be
subject to the following fines:
1. First violation: $100.00.
2. Second violation: $250.00.
3. Third and subsequent violations: $500.00.
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE
This Resolution shall take effect on October 14, 2020. This Resolution shall supersede
Resolution No. 2020-45.
SECTION 4. CERTIFICATION
The City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council
of the City of Cathedral City held on this 14th day of October, 2020, by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmembers Lamb, Gutierrez and Carnevale; Mayor Pro
Tem Gregory and Mayor Aguilar
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
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ATTEST:
Tracey R. artinez, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric S. Vail, City Attorney
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