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525 Cabrillo Park Drive, Suite 125, Santa Ana, CA 92701 Phone: (714) 245-9500 Fax: (714) 245-9505 www.AAOC.com April 18, 2016 Dear Mayor and Members of the Santa Ana City Council, On behalf of the Apartment Association of Orange County (AAOC), I write regarding this week's proposed adoption of the Proactive Rental Enforcement Program (PREP). The staff recommendation includes among other changes, an adjustment of the annual rental housing inspection per unit fee. As well, there appears to be a change in the role of the Rental Housing Task Force. Our industry learned of these changes just late last week. Regrettably the program changes were done without proper notification to those who will be most impacted. We therefore respectfully request that City Council hold the Request for Council Action in abeyance until the next council meeting to discuss the changes with your staff. We had met with the PREP committee staff a few months ago and anticipated, that the committee would, as has had in the past, the ability to provide input as needed. For over 25 years, the Santa Ana Proactive Rental Enforcement Program has served a valuable role in ensuring that all residential rental properties in Santa Ana be maintained in full compliance with the applicable provisions of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, the various California Codes and the State of California Health and Safety Code. The Apartment Association of Orange County is proud to have helped start this program. As well, our association past -president served as Chairman of the PREP Citizens Task Force since its inception. We remain partners to this day. As mentioned, AAOC is anxious to assist the City staff and work toward our mutual interest and achieve our shared goals in the Santa Ana rental housing market. We look forward to meeting with staff at the earliest possible opportunity. I can be reached directly at (714)245-9500. I remain, Lou Penrose Executive Director