If you are concerned about Air BnB and the so-called Sharing Economy please read and respond by either attending the meeting tomorrow (downtown) or send a letter today --- For more info. call: (213)-978-1071 Sample Letter -------------------------------------------------------------- Richard Williams Council and Public Services Office of the City Clerk Legislative Assistant to: Los Angeles City Councils Economic Development Committee Subject: Re: Econ. Dev. Committee - Item #19 (CF 14-1593) TO: The Los Angeles City Council Economic Development Committee RE: Motion (Wesson – Bonin – LaBonge) relative to an instruction to the Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer to convene a working group of various City departments and stakeholder groups and prepare a comprehensive report on the “Sharing Economy.” (Also referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee) (Please print this letter and place in the appropriate file for this project.) The newly drafted Economic Development Motion now before the Los Angeles City Council is of great concern to me and my neighbors. In reviewing this Motion, I am concerned that it is worded vaguely enough to be an opportunity to consider legalizing currently illegal activities without carefully evaluating what should be considered with regard to legalization, regulation, implementation and enforcement. Of greatest concern is the instructions to the working group, which instruct only that the benefits of the “sharing economy” be examined and addressed in the Comprehensive Report and ignore any analysis of the potential adverse economic, fiscal, and social impacts. It would be a disservice to our community if the opportunity to explore, analyze and understand not only the benefits, but the serious economic issues and potential adverse impacts of the so-called “sharing economy were not included in this analysis. Also excluded is any mention of an examination of the financial injustices of the “sharing economy, including but not limited to, the potential erosion of the quality of life and fabric of neighborhoods. The impact of short-term rentals on rent controlled housing needs to be examined by the working-group, as does the permanent loss of affordable housing stock and long-term rentals and multi-family and single family dwellings that are rapidly being withdrawn from the housing market. It is crucial that the Economic Development work-group be a diverse group, made up not only of proponents of the “sharing economy,” but also includes those who are interested in the protection of rent control, the quality of life in residential neighborhoods, labor union issues and other aspects of living a safe and viable existence in Los Angeles. The creation of common sense, safety and risk management regulatory structures is the appropriate way to support new technologies, innovators and entrepreneurs. I believe the term “sharing economy,” as it is currently being practiced, is both a misnomer and a euphemism. Companies like Airbnb use the language of sharing to conceal ambitions that are far more self-serving. This model advocates sharing of resources. Profits, however, are privatized. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration of the above matter. Sincerely, time/money/2800742/uber-lyft-airbnb-sharing-economy-city-regulation/
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 00:11:38 +0000
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