TITLE
Recommendation to approve the Relocation Plan for 5950 Long Beach Boulevard (Assessor Parcel Number 7307-017-002). (District 8)
DISCUSSION
On September 13, 2022, the City Council authorized the acquisition of 5950 Long Beach Boulevard, Assessor Parcel Number 7307-017-002 (Subject Property), for conversion into interim housing options for people experiencing homelessness (Attachment A). The Subject Property is approximately 69,126 square feet with only 54,536 net usable square feet of the land area due to an onsite storm drain basin. The Property, formerly known as the Luxury Inn Hotel, is improved with three buildings and 78 units in total.
Under California law, a Relocation Plan must be prepared and approved by the City Council, demonstrating the needs and characteristics of the displaced population, the available relocation resources, and the City’s program to provide assistance to each affected displaced party, including monetary compensation for moving and related expenses and for replacement housing (Attachment B). The establishment of interim housing at the Subject Property requires the relocation of three residential households. The City’s relocation consultant, Overland, Pacific and Cutler, Inc., is working diligently with each of the three households to find suitable accommodations. It is anticipated that the relocations will be successfully completed within the next 90 days.
In accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations, the Relocation Plan must be available for public review and comment for at least 30 days prior to consideration by the City Council for approval. On October 4, 2022, a notification letter was sent to all onsite occupants and the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) indicating the Relocation Plan was available for public review. No comments were received from the occupants during the 30-day review period, which ended on November 3, 2022. Comments were received from HCD and are included in the Relocation Plan. Approval of the Relocation Plan will complete the City’s acquisition process.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Richard F. Anthony on January 27, 2023 and by Budget Operations and Development Officer Rhutu Amin Gharib on January 30, 2023.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on February 14, 2023, to ensure that relocation activities can occur in a timely manner.
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost for this recommendation will not exceed $205,000. The cost of relocation payments to three (3) households to be relocated will not exceed $195,000, with the cost ranging from $60,000 to $65,000 per person to be relocated. The implementation and processing of the Relocation Plan performed by the City’s relocation consultant, Overland, Pacific, and Cutler, Inc., will not exceed $10,000. On February 7, 2023, the City Council will consider an appropriation increase in the General Fund Group in the Economic Development Department by $367,195 for acquisition-related costs, and therefore if approved, sufficient funds will be budgeted for the relocation costs.
SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
Respectfully Submitted,
BO MARTINEZ
DIRECTOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
KELLY COLOPY
DEPARTMENT
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
APPROVED:
THOMAS B. MODICA
CITY MANAGER