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Orozco, Norma <br />From: Lopez, Jessie <br />Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 12:49 PM <br />To: eComment <br />Subject: FW: Oppose Item 33 - Rent Control and Just Cause Ordinances <br />-----Original Message ----- <br />From: Kyle Gardner <kyleg500@gmail.com> <br />Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2021 10:28 AM <br />To: Lopez, Jessie <JessieLopez@santa-ana.org> <br />Subject: Oppose Item 33 - Rent Control and Just Cause Ordinances <br />Dear Councilmember Lopez, <br />I am concerned that item 33 does not have language regarding inflation of the dollar. In uncertain times such as we are <br />currently in, it is possible that inflation could easily outpace the proposed maximum rent increases. In my opinion, it is <br />very important to consider inflation when drafting rent control ordinances. As someone who has rented housing in an <br />area without rent control, I understand it's importance, but this ordinance is not a viable long term solution to obtain <br />affordable housing. <br />As a city taxpayer and housing provider, I strongly oppose the rent control and just cause ordinances. I am extremely <br />disappointed by the lack of community and stakeholder outreach. Especially since rent control has historically lacked <br />community interest and voter support. The residents of Santa Ana have rejected rent control four times. <br />The price controls are excessive. They will not allow housing providers to generate enough income to keep up with the <br />cost of inflation or our actual expenses of operating rental housing. Current state law at least provides a balance by <br />allowing for a fair and reasonable rate of return and a cap against excessive rent increases. In addition, the City of Santa <br />Ana has $35 million to help renters who are in need. <br />The just cause ordinance creates too many loopholes for bad actors to vandalize our properties and endanger other <br />renters without consequence. The just cause ordinance makes it nearly impossible to remove dangerous elements from <br />the community without a bureaucratic and lengthy legal process. It is also unclear what the cost is to manage this <br />bureaucracy. The few cities in California that have adopted rent control spend millions of dollars per year on regulatory <br />enforcement. This money could be better used to improve parks, libraries, and public safety. <br />Please vote NO on the rent control and just cause ordinances. <br />Sincerely, <br />Kyle Gardner <br />2424 W 1st St <br />Santa Ana, CA 92703 <br />kyleg500@gmaii.com <br />