HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 7440 2023-09-11 RESOLUTION 7440
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
AND AGREEMENT BETWEEN EXPEDIA INC. AND THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH REGARDING SHORT-TERM
RENTALS AND TRANSIENT OCCUPANCY TAX
COLLECTION AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE AkGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Seal Beach adopted Ordinance 1701 allowing for short-term
rentals of private residences within the Coastal Zone; and,
WHEREAS, there is a desired increase in public coastal access and overnight
accommodations; and,
WHEREAS, Expedia Inc. is an online travel company engaging in global travel
accommodations; and,
WHEREAS, Expedia Inc. desires to publish permitted short-term rentals for online
bookings on its platform; and,
WHEREAS, the City desires for Expedia Inc. to comply with all of its laws and regulations
regarding short-term rentals, including a requirement that a short-term rental permit
number is generated for each owner and shall be displayed on public listings; and,
WHEREAS, the City further desires for Expedia Inc. to collect and remit transient
occupancy tax from short-term rental guests in accordance with the City's Municipal
Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement specifies Expedia Inc.
will comply with applicable laws and regulations for short-term rentals within the Coastal
Zone when booked on the Expedia platform.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE SEAL BEACH CITY COUNCIL DOES HEREBY RESOLVE:
Section 1. The City Council hereby approves the Memorandum of Understanding and
Agreement between the City of Seal Beach and Expedia Inc.
Section 2. The Council hereby authorizes and directs the City Manager to execute the
Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement on behalf of the City.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED by the Seal Beach City Council at a regular
meeting held on the 11th day of September, 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Kalmick, Landau, Moore, Steele, Sustarsic
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
SEAI at Thomas Moore, Mayor
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