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Mitre -Ramirez, Norma <br />From: <br />Sent: <br />To: <br />Subject: <br />Attachments: <br />Categories: <br />Correspondence for record <br />Huizar, Maria <br />Tuesday, April 19, 2016 8:59 AM <br />eComment <br />ECOMMENTS - Santa Ana PREP Letter April 2016 <br />Santa Ana PREP Letter April 2016.docx <br />Correspondence <br />From: Lou Penrose [mailto:Lou@aaoc.com] <br />Sent: Monday, April 18, 2016 12:43 PM <br />To: Pulido, Miguel <MPulido@santa-ana.org> <br />Subject: Santa Ana PREP Letter April 2016 <br />Dear Mayor and Members of the Santa Ana City Council, <br />On behalf of the Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC), I write regarding this week's proposed adoption of <br />the Proactive Rental Enforcement Program (PREP). The staff recommendation includes among other changes, an <br />adjustment of the annual rental housing inspection per unit fee. As well, there appears to be a change in the role of the <br />Rental Housing Task Force. Our industry learned of these changes just late last week. <br />Regrettably the program changes were done without proper notification to those who will be most impacted. We <br />therefore respectfully request that City Council hold the Request for Council Action in abeyance until the next council <br />meeting to discuss the changes with your staff. We had met with the PREP committee staff a few months ago and <br />anticipated, that the committee would, as has had in the past, the ability to provide input as needed. <br />For over 25 years, the Santa Ana Proactive Rental Enforcement Program has served a valuable role in ensuring that all <br />residential rental properties in Santa Ana be maintained in full compliance with the applicable provisions of the Santa <br />Ana Municipal Code, the various California Codes and the State of California Health and Safety Code. <br />The Apartment Association of Orange County is proud to have helped start this program. As well, our association past - <br />president served as Chairman of the PREP Citizens Task Force since its inception. We remain partners to this day. <br />As mentioned, AAOC is anxious to assist the City staff and work toward our mutual interest and achieve our shared goals <br />in the Santa Ana rental housing market. <br />We look forward to meeting with staff at the earliest possible opportunity. I can be reached directly at (714) 245-9500. <br />I remain, <br />