The letter urges the city council to reject a staff recommendation that would make short term rentals a criminal offense. It argues that short term rentals provide economic benefits to the city and that only a small minority of rentals cause problems. The letter recommends developing a more balanced policy such as requiring permits and registration, limiting the number of nights a property can be rented, avoiding criminal penalties, and further studying the impacts before enacting regulations. The letter asks the council to take a progressive approach and not follow the examples of other cities that have imposed stricter regulations.