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· California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter 1 (Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Guidelines) Section 6000, et. seq.; · California Government Code, Title 1, Division 7, Chapter 16 (Relocation Assistance), Section 7260, et. seq.; and
· Costa Mesa Administrative Regulation 1.3 (Real Property Acquisition Policy).
In order to comply with these mandated requirements, the City retained Monument Inc. (Monument), in connection with the commencement of the relocation activities, including preparation of a tenant relocation plan, and support services in connection with the relocation of the tenants.
The “ShalimarPark Expansion Project”Draft Relocation Plan (draft Relocation Plan) (Attachment 1) was prepared to outline the level of advisory and financial assistance that will be provided to the tenants of the Property. The draft Relocation Plan must be adopted by the City Council in order to approve the proposed advisory and financial assistance to the Property tenants.
Tenant Outreach and Development of Relocation Plan
In preparation for the relocation of the tenants and to comply with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, Monument began the draft Relocation Plan, which would provide an evaluation of the circumstances and replacement housing requirements of the Project tenants.
After City Council approval of the property acquisition in November 2024, Monument began meeting with each tenant and conducting initial interviews. Interviews continued throughout January to obtain demographic and household information necessary for the preparation of the draft Relocation Plan, including the number of persons, ages, gender, income information, distance to employment, medical and other special needs assessments, as well as overcrowding.
On January 29, 2025, a meeting with the Property tenants was held that included representatives from each household. The meeting was also attended by Mayor Pro Tem Chavez, City staff, and representatives from Monument. The purpose of the meeting was to update the tenants on the status of the property acquisition, explain the next steps in the process, schedule subsequent meetings with the tenants to go over individual relocation eligibility benefits and answer any questions.
Throughout this time, Monument continued interviews with the Property tenants and conducted research for the analysis required in the draft Relocation Plan. The in-person interviews were an important factor in the planning and preparation of the draft Relocation Plan. In addition, Monument researched the rental market for available replacement locations within the immediate community and surrounding areas. Monument also ensured the potential eligibility calculation amounts for the determined placement of tenants into comparable units.
On February 13, 2025, Monument staff met with the Property tenants and hand-delivered General Information Notices, Notices of Eligibility, 90-Day Notices to Vacate, and notice of the draft Relocation Plan, both in English and Spanish (Attachment 2), in accordance with State requirements.
The draft Relocation Plan was made available for a thirty-day public review period beginning February 14, 2025.
The Property tenants have been notified that the draft Relocation Plan would be heard at the April 15,
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The Property tenants have been notified that the draft Relocation Plan would be heard at the April 15, 2025, Regular City Council meeting.
The Relocation Plan
Based on the information gathered and researched, the draft Relocation Plan prepared by Monument assesses the relocation needs of the Property tenants, the available residential replacement sites within Cosa Mesa and surrounding areas, and the relocation assistance to be offered to the Property tenants.
Assessment of Relocation Needs
The draft Relocation Plan identified the following needs for the three households:
· Based on occupancy standards for housing density, two households would require a 2- bedroom unit and one household would require a 4-bedroom unit. · Bilingual services were required.
· Special accommodations were required for one household. · The preferred relocation area was in Costa Mesa and the Orange County area.
Available Residential Replacement Sites
The draft Relocation Plan found that adequate replacement housing existed in the area for Property tenants and identified the total relocation costs based on a survey of the surrounding areas.
Proposed Relocation Assistance: The Relocation Program
Upon the approval of the draft Relocation Plan by the City Council, Monument would administer the Relocation Program (as specified by the Relocation Plan). Monument will continue to work closely with tenants to provide relocation assistance, in both an advisory and financial capacity. The Relocation Program is anticipated to take two months.
For relocation advisory assistance, Monument will provide bilingual administrative services to the Property tenants, including:
· Provide updated referrals to potential replacement sites of available residential units for lease and sale;
· Inspection of prospective units;
· Assistance with lease applications;
· Assistance with the arrangements of purchase of real property or the filing of requests for benefits or services;
· Assistance in the preparation and submission of relocation assistance claims; and
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For relocation financial assistance, tenants may be eligible for certain classes of benefits, including:
· Moving expenses;
· Rental assistance, if renting;
· Down payment assistance, if purchasing; and
· If no comparable replacement housing exists, Last Resort Housing payments.
The calculation of each type of benefit is detailed in the draft Relocation Plan. Tenants are eligible for moving expenses and a rent differential based on fair market value, if they move into a property with higher rent than the subject Property. Based on statutory requirements on assistance payments and household size, Monument provided an estimate of $169,764 (plus a 20% contingency) as the maximum assistance to be paid by the City, as seen in Table 1 below. Disbursement of the relocation financial assistance requires approval of the draft Relocation Plan (Resolution - Attachment 3). The resolution will authorize the proposed payments and assistance listed in the draft Relocation Plan and satisfy one of the conditions of Escrow for the acquisition of the Property.
Table 1: Total Relocation Costs
Relocation Option: City-Owned Units
Property tenants also have the opportunity to relocate to City-owned affordable housing units in the immediate vicinity, allowing them to remain in the neighborhood if they so choose. The City owns various properties in proximity to the Property (Exhibit 2).
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Exhibit 2: Proximity of City-Owned Units to 778 Shalimar Drive Property shown in Red , City-Owned Units shown in Yellow Consequently, the City had begun the renovation of nearby City-owned vacant housing units that could offer replacement housing for the Property residents. The City is nearing completion of the renovation of three of the City-owned properties on W. 18th Street and James Street City staff anticipates scheduling tours of the renovated units for Property tenants in the coming weeks.
The City has provided Property tenants with the opportunity to apply for these units through the City’s property management consultant, ProActive Realty Investments. One household applied and has been accepted to rent one of the units. These units have restrictions on tenant income level, based on the Area Median Income (AMI) for Orange County, as shown in Table 2 below.
ProActive Realty and Monument are working closely with the remaining Property tenants to ascertain their interest in and qualifications for the City-owned units.
Table 2: AMI Restrictions on City-Owned Rental Units
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ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council may choose not to move forward with the draft Relocation Plan. However, staff do not recommend this alternative, as relocation assistance is required, pursuant to State law. Tenant relocation prior to the close of escrow is a condition of the purchase sale agreement.
FISCAL REVIEW:
Based on the needs assessment conducted by Monument, the total benefits payment are estimated at $169,764 plus a 20% contingency. The actual payment assistance may be lower due to tenants moving to City-owned properties on W. 18th Street and James Street. Funding for the relocation assistance is available in the Housing Trust Fund (Fund 226).
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney’s Office has prepared the proposed Resolution and has reviewed the staff report and approves as to form.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
The acquisition of the Property aligns with the City Council’sStrategic Plan objectives below and by expanding access to park and open space, particularly on the Westside of Costa Mesa. · Diversify, Stabilize and Increase Housing to Reflect Community Needs · Maintain and Enhance the City’s Facilities, Equipment and Technology · Strengthen the Public’s Safety and Improve the Quality of Life CONCLUSION:
The City Council approved the acquisition of 778 Shalimar Drive on November 19, 2024. In order to comply with Federal, State, and local laws and the terms of the Purchase Agreement, the City and Monument have prepared a draft Relocation Plan for current Property tenants. Adoption of the draft Relocation Plan allows the City to move forward with the purchase of the Property and begin providing relocation benefit assistance to tenants.
Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Adopt proposed Resolution No. 25-XX approving the draft Relocation Plan for the Shalimar Park Expansion Project’sacquisition of real property located at Assessor’sParcel Number 424 -051-23 (778 Shalimar Drive) and appropriating funds thereof.
2. Authorize an appropriation of $203,717 in the Housing Trust Fund for relocation assistance.
3. Authorize the City Manager, City Attorney, and Finance Director to implement the approved Relocation Program.
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Shalimar Park Expansion Project
Draft Relocation Plan
Prepared for:
City of Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Prepared By:
Monument Inc.
200 Spectrum Center, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone (800) 577-0109
January 2025
Adopted
Date: ____________, 2025
Spanish speaking representatives are available.
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Contents
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................................ 1 I. PROJECT AREA DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 2 A. REGIONAL LOCATION .............................................................................................................................................. 2 B. PROJECT SITE LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................... 3 C. GENERAL DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................... 4 II. ASSESSMENT OF RELOCATION NEEDS .......................................................................................................... 5 A. SURVEY METHODS .................................................................................................................................................. 5 B. FIELD SURVEY DATA – RESIDENTIAL ....................................................................................................................... 5
1. Housing Mix ..................................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Occupancy Standards ....................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Income .............................................................................................................................................................. 6
4. Ethnicity/Language .......................................................................................................................................... 7
5. Households with Seniors .................................................................................................................................. 7
6. Households with Disabilities ........................................................................................................................... 7
7. Preferred Relocation Areas .............................................................................................................................. 8 III. RELOCATION RESOURCES .............................................................................................................................. 8 A. METHODOLOGY ...................................................................................................................................................... 8 B. REPLACEMENT HOUSING AVAILABILITY .................................................................................................................. 8
1. Residential For-Sale and Rental Housing ........................................................................................................ 8
2. Summary ........................................................................................................................................................... 9 C. RELATED ISSUES ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
1. Concurrent Residential Displacement ............................................................................................................. 9
2. Temporary Relocation ...................................................................................................................................... 9 IV. THE RELOCATION PROGRAM ................................................................................................................. 10 A. PROGRAM ASSURANCES, STANDARDS AND OBJECTIVES ......................................................................................... 10 B. RELOCATION ADVISORY ASSISTANCE .................................................................................................................... 11 C. RELOCATION BENEFITS – RESIDENTIAL ................................................................................................................. 12
1. Residential Moving Expense Payments ......................................................................................................... 12
2. Rental Assistance to Tenants/Owner-Occupants Who Choose to Rent ...................................................... 13
3. Down payment Assistance to Tenants Who Choose to Purchase ................................................................ 14 D. LAST RESORT HOUSING ......................................................................................................................................... 15 E. DETERMINATIONS OF COMPARABLE HOUSING ...................................................................................................... 15 F. GENERAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PAYMENT OF RELOCATION BENEFITS .................................................. 16 G. IMMIGRATION STATUS........................................................................................................................................... 16 H. RELOCATION TAX CONSEQUENCES ........................................................................................................................ 17 I. TITLE VI – THE CITY’S NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY .................................................................................................... 17 J. FAIR HOUSING LAWS ................................................................................................................................................ 17 V. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS ................................................................................................................... 20 A. NOTICES ................................................................................................................................................................ 20 288
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B. PRIVACY OF RECORDS ........................................................................................................................................... 21 C. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES...................................................................................................................................... 21 D. EVICTION POLICY .................................................................................................................................................. 21 E. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION ....................................................................................................................................... 22 F. PROJECTED DATES OF DISPLACEMENT ................................................................................................................... 22 G. ESTIMATED RELOCATION COSTS ........................................................................................................................... 22
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List of Tables
Table 1: 2020 US Census Population – City of Costa Mesa and Impacted Tract (636.05) ......................... 4 Table 2: 2020 US Census Housing Units – City of Costa Mesa and Impacted Tract (636.05) .................... 4 Table 3: Affected Residential Dwellings ....................................................................................................... 6 Table 4: Availability and Cost of Replacement Rental Housing (Conventional) ....................................... 9 Table 5: Schedule of Fixed Moving Payments ............................................................................................ 13 Table 6: Computation of Rental Assistance Payments ................................................................................ 14
List of Figures
Figure 1: Regional Project Location……………………………………………………………………2 Figure 2: Project Site Location ........................................................................................................................... 3
List of Exhibits
Exhibit A: Residential Interview Form
Exhibit B: HCD Income Limits – Orange County
Exhibit C: Rental Listings – Replacement Housing Availability Exhibit D: Residential Informational Brochure
Exhibit E: Public Comments and Response
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1 Introduction
The City of Costa Mesa (City) plans to acquire the property located at 778 Shalimar Dr ive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 for the proposed Shalimar Park Expansion Project (Project). Shalimar Park is an essential part of the community in serving the nearby underserved residents with recreational amenities in an area of the City that is deficient in public park amenities. The City intends to evaluate the use of the property for a variety of community serving uses including the creation of a community center, expansion of the Shalimar Park and/or enhanced affordable housing, among other community uses. This park project is in alignment with the City Council’s Strategic Plan objective to identify strategies to increase park access with a focus on the Westside of Costa Mesa.
The Project improvement will require the full acquisition of one (1) property, which is a fourplex, resulting in the permanent displacement of three (3) occupied residential units.
The City has retained Monument Inc. to prepare the Relocation Plan (Plan) in connection with the commencement of the relocation activities. Monument Inc., an experienced acquisition and relocation firm, has been selected to prepare this Relocation Plan, and will provide all subsequently required relocation assistance in association with any permanently displaced household’s occupants. In compliance with statutory requirements, the Relocation Plan has been prepared to evaluate the present circumstances and replacement housing requirements of Project tenants. This Relocation Plan conforms with applicable state laws and regulations found in the California Government Code Section 7260, et seq. and the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 6, Subchapter 1 (Guidelines).
The Plan is organized in five sections:
1. The regional and specific location of the Project (SECTION I);
2. An assessment of the relocation needs of those persons subject to displacement as a result of the Project (SECTION II);
3. An assessment of available residential replacement sites within the City of Costa Mesa and surrounding areas (SECTION III);
4. A review of the relocation assistance program to be offered to the displaced residential occupants (SECTION IV); and
5. Necessary administrative provisions (SECTION V).
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2 I. Project Area Description
A. Regional Location
The Project is located in the City of Costa Mesa within Orange County. Costa Mesa is located approximately 37 miles southeast of the City of Los Angeles and is travelled by Inte rstate 405 (I- 405) and easily accessible by State Routes 73 and 55. Adjacent communities include Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach and Irvine. (See Figure 1: Regional Project Location)
Figure 1: Regional Project Location
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3 B. Project Site Location and Description
The Project site is on Shalimar Drive. (See Figure 2: Project Site Location ) The Project Site is located approximately 1.5 miles west of State Route 55 (SR-55), 3.5 miles northeast of Interstate 73 (I-73) and 3.5 miles north of Interstate 405 (I-405). Costa Mesa encompasses a total of 16 square miles with its southernmost border only 1 mile from the Pacific Ocean.
Figure 2: Project Site Location
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4 C. General Demographic and Housing Characteristics
According to the population estimates from the 2020 U.S. Census, the population of the City of Costa Mesa is 111,918, and the population of the impacted Census Tract is 5,630 (see Table 1 below). Corresponding Census data concerning the housing mix is shown in Table 2, below.
Table 1: 2020 US Census Population – City of Costa Mesa and Impacted Tract (636.05) Population Number of
Persons Percentage City Percentage
Total population 5,630 100.0% 111,918 100.0%
White alone 1,799 32.0% 57,103 51%
Black or African American
alone 52 0.9% 1,734 1.5%
American Indian or Alaskan
Native alone 159 2.8% 1,300 1.1%
Asian alone 222 3.9% 9,535 8.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other
Pacific Islander alone 4 0.1% 975 0.9%
Two or More Races 1,119 19.9% 18,311 16.4%
Hispanic or Latino
(of Any Race) 3,949 70.1% 39,441 35.2%
U.S. Census Bureau provides additional descriptive population data where persons are identified as either “Hispanic or Latino” or “Not Hispanic or Latino.” The sum of these two categories will equal the total population of a data set.
Table 2: 2020 US Census Housing Units – City of Costa Mesa and Impacted Tract (636.05) Type Number of Units Percentage City Percentage
Total occupied units 1,697 94.9% 41,243 95.7%
Vacant Housing Units 91 5.1% 1,842 4.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, accessed December 20, 2024.
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5 II. Assessment of Relocation Needs
A. Survey Methods
The information necessary for the preparation of this Plan was obtained from personal interviews with Project residents. Interviewers were successful in obtaining survey information from each of the identified households within the project area.
Detailed in -person interviews were conducted with affected residential occupants to gather necessary information, including information such as household size and composition, income, monthly rent obligation, length and type of occupancy, language, disabilities/health problems, and replacement housing preferences.
In-person interviews are an important factor in the planning and relocation of displacees. In the early planning process, careful attention is paid to the physical needs of individuals with disabilities, and elderly displacees to make sure that these individuals receive appropriate care and housing.
The descriptive data in this Plan concerning the residents is based on in -person interviews and field observations. Samples of the residential interview form used in the interview process is attached as Exhibit A of this report.
B. Field Survey Data – Residential
The Project will impact one residential fourplex dwelling with 3 occupied residential households and one vacant unit. Survey information was obtained from all 3 occupied residential households.
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Table 3: Affected Residential Dwellings
No. Address Property
Type Use No. of
Bedrooms
No. of
Occupants
Occupancy
Type
1 778 Shalimar Dr., Unit # 1
Costa Mesa, CA Residential Fourplex 2 5 Tenant
2 778 Shalimar Dr., Unit # 2
Costa Mesa, CA Residential Fourplex 2 0
(Vacant Unit) N/A
3 778 Shalimar Dr., Unit # 3
Costa Mesa, CA Residential Fourplex 2 9 Tenant
4 778 Shalimar Dr., Unit # 4
Costa Mesa, CA Residential Fourplex 2 5 Tenant
1. Housing Mix
As shown in Table 3 above, the Project area includes 3 households occupying 1 residential building (fourplex), with two dwelling unit s occupied by one household each, another dwelling unit occupied by two households and one vacant unit . Occupancy information will assist in determining the relocation needs and scope of assistance provided. No mobile homes will be affected by the Project.
2. Occupancy Standards
The standard for h ousing density adopted by the City allows two persons per bedroom and one person in a common living area. The City adheres to the state building code occupancy standard based on the square footage of dwellings for households larger than eight members. Referrals to replacement housing provided to occupants may reflect the need for larger accommodations to comply with the state and City of Costa Mesa code requirements.
Generally, these standards allow for up to three persons to occupy a one -bedroom unit, five persons in a two-bedroom unit, and seven persons in a three-bedroom unit. Any households with more than eight members would require a four-bedroom replacement unit based on the respective size of that unit, per the state building code.
3. Income
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7 in qualifying for loans or leases. Low -income households that choose to rent may be eligible for additional assistance.
Based on information obtained from the residential interviews, we were unable to determine at this time if any households are identified as low-income households. According to the low-income standards for the Housing Authority of the County of Orange (Exhibit B), adjusted for family size as published by the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), the 2024 low-income limits are defined as follows:
Family Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Low Income
Limits 2024
$88,400 $101,000 $113,650 $126,250 $136,350 $146,450 $156,550 $166,650 Source: Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) website, accessed December 13, 2024
4. Ethnicity/Language
Per the 20 20 U.S. Census American Community Survey One-Year Estimate, 36.9% of the population in the City of Costa Mesa speaks a language besides English at home. Based on information obtained from the residential interviews of the three displaced households, Spanish is the primary language spoken at home. Language services are available to assist the requirements of all affected occupants.
5. Households with Seniors
Per the 2020 U.S. Census American Community Survey One -Year Estimate, 12.3% of the total households consist of occupants 65 years of age or over. Specific care is taken to identify and address the needs of senior occupants who may require special accommodations. Based on information obtained from residential interviews, no households have occupants that are over the age of 65.
6. Households with Disabilities
Per the 2020 U.S. Census American Community Survey One-Year Estimate, 8.5%1 of the civilian population consist of persons with a disability. Disabilities may include a variety of physical mobility impairments, including psychological and other physical health issues. Care is taken to meet the special needs of each household, particularly as these needs involve physical access to accommodations. Early identification of individual health issues would enable relocation staff to more effectively manage the relocation process. In all cases involving physical or mental impairments, additional services will be provided to ensure close in dividual case monitoring.
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7. Preferred Relocation Areas
The residential interviews identify specific replacement site needs and preferences and assist in planning replacement housing accordingly. In residential interviews, many residents tend to express a preference to remain in the community in order to maintain current school enrollment, access to employment, medical facilities, recreational re sources, and public transportation. Based on information obtained from the residential interviews, the affected households have indicated a preference to remain in the City of Costa Mesa and in the Orange County area.
III. Relocation Resources
The California Relocation Assistance Law provides that no eligible residential persons shall be required to move from their dwelling unless comparable replacement dwellings are available to such persons. The purpose of this section is to identify whether sufficient comparable replacement housing resources exist for all potential residential displacees. The City is committed to making every effort to satisfactorily relocate all displaced occupants.
A. Methodology
To determine the availability of residential sites prior to the displacement of occupants from the Project area, resources were researched through the following sources:
• Internet sources (MLS listings, Zillow, etc.);
• Classified rental listings from local publications, and; • Contacts with real estate/property management companies serving the community.
B. Replacement Housing Availability
1. Residential Rental Housing
A housing resource survey was conducted to determine the availability of replacement housing within the City of Costa Mesa sufficient to meet the needs of displaced rental tenants.
The replacement housing survey considered available two-bedroom and four-bedroom conventional housing for rent. This data is summarized in Table 4 below. The conventional housing survey, Table 4, identified 54 currently available two -bedroom conventional housing units for rent and 51 currently available four -bedroom conventional housing units for rent . The individual figures for number of units found are presented in the table, as well as location and price range.
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9 Table 4: Availability and Cost of Replacement Rental Housing (Conventional) Number of
Bedrooms Property Type Number
Available City(s) Price Range
Lease
2 bedrooms Single Family Residence 6 Costa Mesa $3,000 - $6,500 2 bedrooms Condos 3 Costa Mesa $3,580 - $4,900
2 bedrooms Apartments 45 Costa Mesa $2,300 - $4,800
4 Bedrooms Single Family Residence 41
Costa Mesa, Garden
Grove, Huntington
Beach, Santa Ana,
Irvine, Westminster
$4,085-6,000
4 Bedrooms Condos 9 Costa Mesa, Santa Ana,
Irvine, Newport Beach $3,500-5,900
4 Bedrooms Duplex/Triplex/Fourplex 1 Westminster $4,500 Source: Multiple Listing Service and Zillow, accessed January 7, 2025 and January 17, 2025.
The rent ranges identified in the table above are among the figures used to make benefit and budget projections for this Plan. The variances in the rent range are a result of age, condition, size, and locational factors. Rates are subject to change according to the market rates prevailing at the time of displacement. Exhibit C provides a detailed list of available housing for rent.
2. Summary
Considering the availability of replacement housing, adequate replacement resources exist in the Project area for affected residential tenants.
Although adequate replacement resources exist based on surveyed results of rental opportunities, and anticipated values of existing dwellings, occupants are anticipated to have increases in monthly rents. These possible increases, if any, would be met through the City ’s Relocation Assistance Program, including Last Resort Housing (LRH) requirements.
C. Related Issues
1. Concurrent Residential Displacement
There are no known public projects anticipated in the Project area that will cause significant displacements during the timeframe of anticipated Project displacements in spring/summer of 2025. No residential displacee will be required to move without both adequate notice and access to available, comparable, affordable, decent, safe and sanitary housing.
2. Temporary Relocation
The Project is not anticipated to cause temporary displacements. Affected occupants will be permanently displaced.
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10 IV. The Relocation Program
The City of Costa Mesa ’s (City) Relocation Program is designed to minimize hardship, be responsive to unique project circumstances and maintain personal contact with all affected individuals. The program will consistently apply all regulatory criteria to formulate eligibility and benefit determinations and conform to all applicable requirements. The relocation program to be implemented by the City will conform with the standards and provisions of the California Relocation Assistance Law, California Government Code §7260, et seq.; the Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Guidelines; California Code of Regulations , Title 25, Division 1, Chapter 6 (Guidelines).
The City has retained Monument Inc. (Monument) to administer the Relocation Program.
Monument has an extensive resume of public works projects undertaken in other Orange County communities. Experienced City staff would monitor the performance of Monument and be responsible to approve or disapprove Monument’s recommendations concerning eligibility and benefit determinations and interpretations of the City’s policy.
The Relocation Program consists of two principal constituents: Advisory Assistance and Financial Assistance.
A. Program Assurances, Standards and Objectives
The City would provide the displaced residential occupants with the assistance, rights , and benefits required under state relocation law and the City’s policies and procedures. The relocation program would provide advisory and financial assistance. Every effort would be made to facilitate relocation arrangements and minimize hardship for displacees.
The program objectives would be as follows:
1. To fully inform eligible Project displacees of the nature of, and procedures for, obtaining relocation assistance and benefits;
2. To determine the needs of each displacee eligible for assistance;
3. To provide continuously updated referrals to potential replacement sites within a reasonable time prior to displacement and assure that no occupant is required to move without a minimum of 90 days written notice to vacate;
4. To provide assistance that does not result in different or separate treatment due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status or other arbitrary circumstances;
5. To supply information concerning state programs and other governmental programs providing assistance to displaced persons;
6. To assist each eligible occupant to complete applications for benefits;
7. To make relocation benefit payments in accordance with the appropriate guidelines;
8. To inform all persons s ubject to displacement of City policies with regard to eviction and property management; and
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11 9. To establish and maintain a formal grievance procedure for use by displaced persons seeking administrative review of City decisions with respect to relocation assistance.
B. Relocation Advisory Assistance
Monument staff is available to assist the permanently displaced households with questions or concerns about relocation a nd/or assistance in relocati ng. Relocation staff can be reached at 200 Spectrum Center, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92618 with office hours from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., a nd can be contacted at (800) 577-0109. A comprehensive relocation program, with technical and advisory assistance, would be provided to assist all persons being displaced as a consequence of the Project, with bilingual services or Spanish speaking assistance available. Personal contact would be maintained with all individuals until the relocation process has been completed.
As discussed previously, Monument has been retained by the City to assist in the administration of its relocation program. Monument will work closely with City staff. City staff would provide final approvals, or otherwise, of all Monument’s recommendations. Every reasonable effort would be made to ensure that the relocation of residents occurs with a minimum of delay and hardship.
The following services will be provided:
1. A printed Informational Brochure (Exhibit D) will be provided in English or the displacee’s language if subsequently deemed necessary. Signed acknowledgements will be obtained to verify receipt of this material;
2. A database will be maintained of available residential units for lease and for sale , and referrals will be provided to the displacees for the duration of the Project;
3. Assistance will be offered to displacees in connection with arrangements for the purchase of real property, if applicable, filing of claim forms to request relocation benefits from the City and to obtain services from other public agencies;
4. Special assistance in the form of referrals to governmental and non-governmental agencies will be made, if requested;
5. Eligible displacees will be assisted with the preparation and submission of relocation assistance claims;
6. Benefit determinations and payments will be made in accordance with applicable law and City policy;
7. Assure that displacees are not required to move without a minimum of 90 days written notice to vacate;
8. All persons subject to displacement will be informed of City policies with regard to eviction and property management;
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12 9. A formal grievance procedure will be established and maintained for use by displaced persons seeking administrative review of City decisions with respect to relocation assistance; and
10. Assistance will be provided that does not result in different or separate treatment due to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status or other arbitrary circumstances.
C. Relocation Benefits – Residential
Specific eligibility requirements and benefit plans would be detailed on an individual basis with displacees. In the course of personal interviews and follow -up visits, households would be counseled as to available options with respect to financial assistance.
Relocation benefits will be provided in accordance with the provisions of the state relocation law and regulations. Benefits would be paid to eligible displaced persons upon submission of required claim forms and documentation in accordance with the City’s normal administrative procedures.
1. Residential Moving Expense Payments
All residential occupants that would be relocated would be eligible to receive a payment for moving expenses. Moving expense payments would be made based on the actual cost of a professional move or a fixed payment based on a room-count schedule. a. Actual Cost (Professional Move)
The displacee may elect to retain the services of a licensed professional mover, in wh ich case the City would pay for the actual cost of the moving services based on the lower of at l east two acceptable bids (the City may, at its discretion, solicit competitive bids to determine the lowest reasonable move cost). After the move is complete, the displacee may pay the mover directly and seek reimbursement from the City, or request a direct payment from the City to the mover. b. Fixed Payment (based on Room Count Schedule)
An occupant may elect to receive a fixed payment for moving expenses that is based on the number of rooms occupied in the displacement dwelling. In this case, the person to be relocated takes full responsibility for the move. The fixed payment includes all utility connections as described in Section 1.a above.
At a minimum, the fixed schedule payment for single occupancy efficiency units, furnished with the tenant ’s own personal property, is $780, which includes all utility connections at the replacement location. The current schedule for fixed moving payments is provided below in Table 5.
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Furnished Dwelling
Room Count 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Each
Additional
Amount $780 $1,000 $1,250 $1,475 $1,790 $2,065 $2,380 $2,690 $285 Unfurnished Dwelling
Room Count 1 Each
Additional
Amount $510 $100
Source: URA Moving Cost Schedule (effective August 26, 2021).
2. Rental Assistance to Tenants Who Choose to Rent
To be eligible to receive the rental assistance benefits, the displaced tenant household must rent or purchase and occupy a decent, safe, and sanitary replacement dwelling within one year from the date they move from the displacement dwelling. Additionally, to qualify for the rental assistance benefits, the tenant -occupant must demonstrate that (1) they lived in the property as legal residents for at least 90 consecutive days prior to the City’s initial written offer to purchase the property; and (2) the property was their primary residence for that 90-day period.
Based upon the available data regarding Project displacees, the displaced household may qualify for, and may be eligible to apply for, relocation benefits under State provisions. Except in the case of Last Resort Housing situations, the potential payment to the household will be payable over a 42-month period and limited to a maximum of $5,250 as stated under the guidelines. The relocation program is explained in detail in the informational brochure to be provided to each permanently displaced household.
Rental/down payment assistance payment amounts are equal to 42 times the difference between the base monthly rent and the lesser of:
1. The monthly rent and estimated average monthly cost of utilities for a comparable replacement dwelling; or
2. The monthly rent and estimated average monthly cost of utilities for the decent, safe, and sanitary replacement dwelling actually occupied by the displaced person.
The base monthly rent for the displacement dwelling is the lesser of:
1. The average monthly cost for rent and utilities at the displacement dwelling for a reasonable period prior to displacement. Average monthly cost of utilities will be determined by actual statements/receipts over a 12-month period or a statement of average usage from the utility company, if provided. The most recent local utility schedule will be used to determine estimated utilities’ costs if actual costs are not provided. For owner - 303
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14 occupants or households, which paid little or no rent, fair market rent will be used as a substitute for actual rent; or
2. Thirty percent (30%) of the displaced person’s average monthly gross household income if the amount is classified as “low income” by US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s ( HUD) Annual Survey of Income Limits for the Public Housing and Section 8 Programs. HUD’s Survey is shown as Exhibit B. If a displacee refuses to provide appropriate evidence of income or is a dependent, the base monthly rent shall be determined to be the average monthly cost for rent and utilities at the displacement dwelling; or
3. The total of the amount designated for shelter and utilities if receiving a welfare assistance payment from a program that designated the amounts for shelter and utilities.
Table 6 below illustrates the computation of a rental/down payment assistance payment amount.
Table 6: Computation of Rental Assistance Payments
1. Old Rent $650 Old Rent, plus Utility Allowance
OR
2. Ability to Pay $700 30% of the Gross Household Income*
3. Lesser of Lines 1 or 2 $650 Base Monthly Rental
Subtracted From:
4. Actual New Rent $750 Actual New Rent including Utility Allowance OR
5. Comparable Rent $775 Determined by the City; includes Utility Allowance
6. Lesser of Lines 4 or 5 $750
7. Yields Monthly Need: $100 Subtract Line 3 from Line 6 Rental Assistance $4,200 Multiply Line 7 by 42 Months
*Gross income means the total amount of annual income of a household less the following: (1) a deduction for each dependent in excess of three; (2) a deduction of 10% of total income for the elderly or disabled head of household; (3) a deduction for recurring extraordinary medical expenses defined for this purpose to mean medical expenses in excess of 3% of total income, where not compensated for, or covered by insurance or other sources; (4) a deduction of reasonable amounts paid for the care of children or sick or incapacitate family members when determined to be necessary to employment of head of household or spouse, except that the amount shall not exceed the amount of income received by the person who would not otherwise be able to seek employment in the absence of such care.
3. Down payment Assistance to Tenants Who Choose to Purchase The displaced household may opt to apply the entire benefit amount for which they are eligible toward the purchase of a replacement unit.
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15 payment and eligible, incidental costs associated with the purchase of a decent, safe, and sanitary replacement home. A provision shall be made in the escrow arrangements for the prompt return of the City funds, in the event escrow should fail to close within a reasonable period of time.
Final determination about the type of relocation benefits and assistance for which the household is eligible will be determined upon verification of the household’s occupants and income.
D. Last Resort Housing
Based on data derived from the surveys and analyses of the occupants on the Project site and costs of replacement housing resources, it is anticipated that “comparable replacement housing” will not be available as required for some tenants. Specifically, f or renters, when the computed replacement housing assistance eligibility exceeds $ 5,250 in total or replacement dwelling monthly rental costs (including utilities and other reasonable recurring expenses) exceeds 30% of the person’s average monthly income.
Therefore, if the Project proceeds, the City will authorize sufficient funds to provide housing of last resort. Due to the demonstrated number of available replacement housing resources, as shown earlier, the need to develop a replacement housing plan to p roduce a sufficient number of comparable replacement dwellings will not be necessary. Rather, funds will be used to make payments in excess of the monetary limits specified in the statute ($ 5,250); hence, satisfying the requirement that “comparable replacement housing” is available.
The City will pay Last Resort Housing payments in two installments: The first installment includes the first and last month’s rent and security deposit of the replacement property and is paid at time the deposit is required. The last installment includes the remaining balance of the eligible relocation payments and is paid at move out date. Recipients of Last Resort rental assistance, who intend to purchase rather than re-rent replacement housing, will have the right to request a lump sum payment of all benefits in the form of downpayment assistance. Tenant households receiving periodic payments will have the option to request a lump sum payment of remaining benefits to assist with the purchase of a decent, safe and sanitary dwelling.
E. Determinations of Comparable Housing
Relocation staff would evaluate the cost of comparable replacement housing in the preparation of each individual Notice of Eligibility (NOE) issued to residential displacees. For residential tenants, the cost of comparable replacement housing would be determined primarily on a comparative basis of three, if possible, presently available, comparable dwellings. A Comparable Housing Analysis (CHA) Form would be prepared and placed in the file of each affected household. 305
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16 F. General Information Regarding the Payment of Relocation Benefits Claims and supporting documentation for relocation benefits must be filed with the City no later than 18 months after:
• For tenants, the date of displacement.
The procedure for the preparation and filing of claims and the processing and delivery of payments would be as follows:
1. Claimant(s) would provide all necessary documentation to substantiate eligibility for assistance;
2. Relocation staff would review all necessary documentation including, but not limited to, scopes-of-services, contractor bids, invoices, lease documents and escrow material before reaching a determination as to which expenses are eligible for compensation;
3. Required claim forms would be prepared by relocation staff and presented to the claimant for review. Signed claims and supporting documentation would be returned to relocati on staff and submitted to the City;
4. The City would review and approve claims for payment, or request additional information;
5. The City would issue benefit checks to claimants in the most secure, expeditious manner possible;
6. Final payments to residential displacees would be issued after confirmation that the Project premises have been completely vacated, and actual residency at the replacement unit is verified;
7. Receipts of payment and all claim material would be maintained in the relocation case file.
G. Immigration Status
Federal legislation (PL105-117) prohibits the payment of relocation assistance benefits under the Uniform Act to any alien not lawfully present in the United States unless such ineligibility would result in an exceptional and extremely unusual hardship to the alien’s spouse, parent, or child any of whom is a citizen or an alien admitted for permanent residence. Exceptional and extremely unusual hardship is defined as significant and demonstrable adverse impact on the health or safety, continued existence of the family unit, and any other impact determined by the City to negatively affect the alien’s spouse, parent or child.
In order to track and account for relocation assistance and benefit payments under the Federal relocation law, relocation staff will be required to seek immigration status information from each displacee 18 years and older by having them self-certify as to their legal status.
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17 There is no legal presence requirement in order to be eligible for relocation assistance under the State Relocation Program.
H. Relocation Tax Consequences
In general, relocation payments are not considered income for the purpose of Division 2 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, which has been redesignated as the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Title 26, U. S. Code), or for the purpose of determining the eli gibility or the extent of eligibility of any person for assistance under the Social Security Act (42 U. S. Code 301 et seq.) or the Personal Income Tax Law, Part 10 (commencing with Section 17001) of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or the Bank and Corporat ion Tax Law, Part II (commencing with Section 23001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. The above statement on tax consequences is not intended as tax advice by the City or Monument. Displacees are responsible for consulting with their own tax advisors concerning the tax consequences of relocation payments.
I. Title VI – the City’s Non-Discrimination Policy
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 requires that no person in the United States, on the grounds of race, color or national origin be excluded from, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance. Presidential Executive Order 12898 addresses environmental justice in minority and low-income populations.
Presidential Executive Order 13166 addresses services to those individuals with limited English proficiency. Any person who believes that they have been excluded from, denied the benefits of, or been subjected to discrimination may file a written complaint with the City. Federal and state law requires complaints be filed within one-hundred eighty (180) calendar days of the last alleged incident. To request additional information on the City’s non-discrimination obligations or to file a Title VI Complaint please contact your Relocation Agent. Should language assistance be required, it will be provided at no cost. A Relocation Agent can arrange assistance for language assistance upon request.
J. Fair Housing Laws
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 set forth the policy of the United States to provide, within constitutional limitations, fair housing throughout the United States. These Acts and Executive Order 11063 make discriminatory practices in the purchase and rental of residential units illegal if based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Whenever possible, minority persons shall be given reasonable opportunities to relocate to decent, safe, and sanitary housing, not located in an area of minority concentration, that are within their financial means. This policy, however, does not require the City to provide a person a larger payment than what may already be necessary to enable a person to relocate to a comparable replacement dwelling.
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19 Please understand that this is a summary of the assistance that may be available to eligible displaced persons. No summary relocation law can anticipate every circumstance or question regarding the Relocation Program. It is important that each household works closely with a Relocation Agent to identify any special circumstances that need to be addressed when searching for replacement housing. No household should commit to renting or purchasing a replacement dwelling until the home has been inspected by a Relocation Agent. A Relocation Agent is available to assist in the relocation process and will explain each person’s rights and help to obtain the relocation payments and other assistance for which they are eligible. 309
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20 V. Administrative Provisions
A. Notices
Each notice that the City is required to provide to a property owner or occupant shall be personally delivered or sent via certified or registered first -class mail, return receipt requested and documented in each case file. Each notice would be written in plain, understandable lan guage.
Persons who are unable to read and understand any notice would be provided with appropriate translation and counseling. Each notice would indicate the name and telephone number of a person who may be contacted for answers to questions or other help.
There are three principal notices:
1. General Information Notice (GIN),
2. Notice of Relocation Eligibility (NOE), and
3. 90-Day Informational or Vacate Notice
The GIN is intended to provide potential displacees with a general written description of the City’s relocation program and basic information concerning benefits, conditions of eligibility, noticing requirements and appeal rights. The GIN would be issued at the time the properties are being appraised.
NOEs would be distributed to each residential displacee. The NOEs, contains a determination of eligibility for relocation assistance and a computation of maximum entitlement based on information provided by the affected household and the analyses of comparable replacement properties undertaken by relocation staff. NOEs would be issued promptly following the initiation of negotiation (ION) with property owners.
No lawful occupant would be required to move without having received at least 90 days’ advance written notice of the earliest date by which the move would be necessary. The 90 -day vacate notice would either state a specific date as the earliest date by which the occupant may be required to move, or state that the occupant would receive a further notice indicating , at least 60 days in advance for residential tenants and 30 days in advance for owner -occupants and non-residential occupants, the specific date o f the required move. The 90 -day vacate notice would not be issued to any residential displacees before a comparable replacement dwelling has been made available.
In addition to the three principal relocation notices previously identified, relocation staff would issue timely written notification in the form of a Reminder Notice, which discusses the possible loss of rights and sets the expiration date for the loss of benefits to those persons who:
1. Are eligible for monetary benefits,
2. Have moved from the acquired property, and
3. Have not filed a claim for benefits.
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21 Reminder Notices would be issued periodically throughout the qualification period. An attempt shall be made to make written contact with all non-responsive displacees no later than within the last six months prior to the expiration date to file a claim for benefits.
B. Privacy of Records
All information obtained from displacees is considered confidential and would not be shared without the consent of the displacee or the City or as a requirement of a specific Public Records Request in accordance with federal and state law. Relocation staff would comply with federal regulations concerning the safeguarding of relocation files and their contents.
C. Grievance Procedures
A person who is dissatisfied with a determination as to eligibility for benefits, a payment amount, the failure to provide comparable replacem ent housing referrals, or the City ’s property management practices must file an appeal form or any other written form of appeal with the City’s Right-of-Way Project Manager or his/her designee (Hearing Officer).
The Hearing Officer shall set a hearing date of no later than 30 days from receipt of the appeal.
The person making the appeal shall have:
1. The right to present oral and/or written evidence in support of the appeal,
2. The right to seek legal counsel (hired at the appellant’s sole expense), and
3. The right to seek judicial review once having exhausted all administrative appeal remedies.
The Hearing Officer shall render a decision, in writing, within 30 days following the last day of the hearing. A copy of the decision would be mailed, via certified or registered mail, to the appellant and his/her authorized representative and copies would be filed in the relocation case file. The decision of the Hearing Officer shall be final, and the appellant shall be advised of the right to seek judicial review of the Hearing Officer’s decision.
D. Eviction Policy
Eviction for cause must conform to applicable federal, state and local law. Any person, who occupies the real property and is in lawful occupancy on the date of the ION, is presumed to be entitled to relocation payments and other assistance, unless the City determines that:
1. The person received an eviction notice prior to the ION and as a result of that notice is later evicted, or
2. The person is evicted after the ION for serious or repeated violation of material term(s) of the lease or occupancy agreement, and
3. In either case, the eviction was not undertaken for the purpose of evading the obligation to make available the payments or other assistance to which a person may otherwise be entitled.
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22 E. Citizen Participation
The City conducted a public hearing for the Project on November 19, 2024. As the process for implementing the Project advances, the City will observe the following protocol:
1. Provide affected tenants with full and timely access to documents relevant to the relocation program;
2. Encourage meaningful participation in reviewing the relocation plan and monitoring the relocation assistance program; including the occupants in the Project area, neighborhood groups and community organizations forming a relocation committee;
3. Provide technical assistance necessary to interpret elements of this Plan and other pertinent materials;
4. Issue a general notice concerning the availability of the Plan for public review, as required,
5. 30 days prior to its proposed adoption;
F. Projected Dates of Displacement
The City has approved acquisition and relocation activities, which began in December 2024 and would be completed no later than the summer of 2025.
G. Estimated Relocation Costs
The total budget estimated for relocation -related payments for this Project, including a 20% contingency, is as follows:
Relocation: $ 225,000
Contingency at 20%: $ 45,000
Total: $ 270,000
The estimated relocation budget does not include any payments related to property acquisition, improvements pertaining to realty, or loss of business goodwill. In addition, the budget does not consider the cost of any services necessary to implement the Plan and complete the relocation element of the Project.
If the Project is to be implemented, and circumstances arise that change the number of residential occupants or the nature of their activity, the City may authorize any additional, compensable funds that may need to be appropriated. The City pledges to appropriate, on a timely basis, the funds necessary to ensure the successful completion of the Project, including funds necessary for LRH as indicated in Section IV. D, of this Plan to meet its obligation under the relocation regulation.
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación
Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar
Borrador del Plan de Reubicación
Preparado para:
Ciudad de Costa Mesa
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Preparado por:
Monument Inc.
200 Spectrum Center, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92618
Teléfono (800) 577-0109
Febrero 13, 2025
Adoptado
Fecha: ____________, 2025
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Tabla de contenidos
INTRODUCCIÓN ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 I. DESCRIPCIÓN DEL ÁREA DEL PROYECTO ...................................................................................................... 2 A. UBICACIÓN REGIONAL .............................................................................................................................................. 2 B. UBICACIÓN Y DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SITIO DEL PROYECTO ................................................................................................. 3 C. CARACTERÍSTICAS DEMOGRÁFICAS GENERALES Y DE LA VIVIENDA ............................................................................... 4 II. EVALUACIÓN DE LAS NECESIDADES DE REUBICACIÓN ............................................................................... 5 A. MÉTODOS DE ENCUESTA ........................................................................................................................................... 5 B. DATOS DE LA ENCUESTA DE CAMPO - RESIDENCIAL..................................................................................................... 5
1. Mezcla de viviendas ........................................................................................................................................... 6
2. Normas de ocupación ......................................................................................................................................... 6
3. Ingreso ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
4. Etnia/Idioma ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
5. Hogares con personas mayores........................................................................................................................... 7
6. Hogares con discapacidades ............................................................................................................................... 7
7. Áreas de reubicación preferidas ......................................................................................................................... 8 III. RECURSOS DE REUBICACIÓN ...................................................................................................................... 9 A. METODOLOGÍA ........................................................................................................................................................ 9 B. DISPONIBILIDAD DE VIVIENDAS DE REEMPLAZO ......................................................................................................... 9
1. Vivienda Residencial de Alquiler ....................................................................................................................... 9
2. Resumen .......................................................................................................................................................... 10 C. TEMAS RELACIONADOS ........................................................................................................................................... 10
1. Desplazamiento Residencial Concurrente ........................................................................................................ 10
2. Reubicación temporal ...................................................................................................................................... 11 IV. EL PROGRAMA DE REUBICACIÓN ............................................................................................................ 12 A. GARANTÍAS, NORMAS Y OBJETIVOS DEL PROGRAMA .................................................................................................. 12 B. ASISTENCIA DE ASESORÍA DE REUBICACIÓN ............................................................................................................. 13 C. BENEFICIOS DE REUBICACIÓN – RESIDENCIAL .......................................................................................................... 14
1. Pagos de gastos de mudanza residencial ........................................................................................................... 14
2. Asistencia de alquiler a los inquilinos que eligen alquilar................................................................................. 15
3. Asistencia para el pago inicial a los inquilinos que eligen comprar .................................................................. 17 D. VIVIENDA DE ÚLTIMO RECURSO ............................................................................................................................. 18 E. DETERMINACIONES DE VIVIENDA COMPARABLE ...................................................................................................... 18 F. INFORMACIÓN GENERAL SOBRE EL PAGO DE LAS PRESTACIONES DE REUBICACIÓN ....................................................... 18 G. ESTATUS MIGRATORIO ........................................................................................................................................... 19 H. CONSECUENCIAS FISCALES DE LA REUBICACIÓN ........................................................................................................ 20 I. TÍTULO VI – LA POLÍTICA DE NO DISCRIMINACIÓN DE LA CIUDAD ........................................................................... 20 J. LEYES DE VIVIENDA JUSTA ...................................................................................................................................... 20 V. DISPOSICIONES ADMINISTRATIVAS ............................................................................................................. 23 A. AVISOS .................................................................................................................................................................. 23 343
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B. PRIVACIDAD DE LOS REGISTROS ............................................................................................................................... 24 C. PROCEDIMIENTOS DE QUEJAS .................................................................................................................................. 24 D. POLÍTICA DE DESALOJO ........................................................................................................................................... 24 E. PARTICIPACIÓN CIUDADANA .................................................................................................................................. 25 F. FECHAS PROYECTADAS DE DESPLAZAMIENTO ........................................................................................................... 25 G. COSTOS ESTIMADOS DE REUBICACIÓN ...................................................................................................................... 25
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Lista de Tablas
Tabla 1: Población del Censo de EE. UU. 2020 - Ciudad de Costa Mesa y Tracto Impactado (636.05)........... 4 Tabla 2: Unidades de vivienda del Censo de EE. UU. 2020 - Ciudad de Costa Mesa y zona afectada (636.05) ............................................................................................................................................. 4 Tabla 3: Viviendas residenciales afectadas ...................................................................................................... 6 Tabla 4: Disponibilidad y costo de la vivienda de alquiler de reemplazo (convencional) .............................. 10 Tabla 5: Cronograma de Pagos de Mudanza Fija ........................................................................................... 15 Tabla 6: Cálculo de los pagos de asistencia para el alquiler ............................................................................ 17
Lista de figuras
Figura 1: Ubicación regional del proyecto…………………………………………………………………… 2 Figure 2: Project Site Location ...................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Lista de Exhibiciones
Anexo A: Formulario de entrevista residencial
Anexo B: Límites de Ingresos del HCD – Condado de Orange Anexo C: Listados de alquiler - Disponibilidad de viviendas de reemplazo Anexo D: Folleto Informativo Residencial
Anexo E: Comentarios Públicos y Respuestas
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 1 Introducción
La Ciudad de Costa Mesa (Ciudad) planea adquirir la propiedad ubicada en 778 Shalimar Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92627 para el Proyecto de Expansión del Parque Shalimar propuesto (Proyecto). El Parque Shalimar es una parte esencial de la comunidad para servir a los residentes cercanos desatendidos con servicios recreativos en un área de la ciudad que es deficiente en servicios de parques públicos. La Ciudad tiene la intención de evaluar el uso de la propiedad para una variedad de usos que sirven a la comunidad, incluida la creación de un centro comunitario, la expansión del Parque Shalimar y / o viviendas asequibles mejoradas, entre otros usos comunitarios. Este proyecto de parque está alineado con el objetivo del Plan Estratégico del Concejo Municipal de identificar estrategias para aumentar el acceso al parque con un enfoque en el lado oeste de Costa Mesa.
La mejora del proyecto requerirá la adquisición total de una (1) propiedad, que es un cuádruple, lo que resultará en el desplazamiento permanente de tres (3) unidades residenciales ocupadas.
La Ciudad ha contratado a Monument Inc. para preparar el Plan de Reubicación (Plan) en relación con el comienzo de las actividades de reubicación. Monument Inc., una firma con experiencia en adquisiciones y reubicación, ha sido seleccionada para preparar e ste Plan de Reubicación, y proporcionará toda la asistencia de reubicación requerida posteriormente en asociación con los ocupantes de cualquier hogar desplazado permanentemente. En cumplimiento con los requisitos legales, el Plan de Reubicación se ha preparado para evaluar las circunstancias actuales y los requisitos de vivienda de reemplazo de los inquilinos del Proyecto. Este Plan de Reubicación cumple con las leyes y regulaciones estatales aplicables que se encuentran en la Sección 7260 y siguientes del Código de Gobierno de California y el Código de Regulaciones de California, Título 25, División 1, Capítulo 6, Subcapítulo 1 (Pautas).
El Plan se organiza en cinco secciones:
1. La ubicación regional y específica del Proyecto (SECCIÓN I);
2. Una evaluación de las necesidades de reubicación de las personas sujetas a desplazamiento como resultado del Proyecto (SECCIÓN II);
3. Una evaluación de los sitios de reemplazo residencial disponibles dentro de la ciudad de Costa Mesa y las áreas circundantes (SECCIÓN III);
4. Una revisión del programa de asistencia para la reubicación que se ofrecerá a los ocupantes residenciales desplazados. (SECCIÓN IV); y
5. Disposiciones administrativas necesarias (SECCIÓN V).
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 2 I. Descripción del área del proyecto
A. Ubicación regional
El proyecto está ubicado en la ciudad de Costa Mesa, dentro del condado de Orange. Costa Mesa se encuentra aproximadamente a 37 millas al sureste de la ciudad de Los Ángeles y es transitada por la Interestatal 405 (I-405) y fácilmente accesible por las Rut as Estatales 73 y 55. Las comunidades adyacentes incluyen Santa Ana, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach e Irvine. (Ver Figura 1: Ubicación Regional del Proyecto)
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El sitio del proyecto está en Shalimar Drive. (Ver Figura 2: Ubicación del sitio del proyecto) El sitio del proyecto está ubicado aproximadamente a 1.5 millas al oeste de la Ruta Estatal 55 (SR-55), a 3.5 millas al noreste de la Interestatal 73 (I-73) y a 3.5 millas al norte de la Interestatal 405 (I-405). Costa Mesa abarca un total de 16 millas cuadradas con su frontera más al sur a solo 1 milla del Océano Pacífico.
Figura 2: Ubicación del sitio del proyecto
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 4 C. Características demográficas generales y de la vivienda
Según las estimaciones de población del censo de EE. UU. de 2020, la población de la ciudad de Costa Mesa es 111,918 y la población de la zona censal afectada es 5,630 (consulte la Tabla 1 a continuación).
Los datos correspondientes del Censo sobre la combinación de viviendas se muestran en Tabla 2, abajo.
Tabla 1: Población del Censo de EE. UU. 2020 - Ciudad de Costa Mesa y Tracto Impactado (636.05) Población Número de
personas Porcentaje Ciudad Porcentaje
Población total 5,630 100.0% 111,918 100.0%
Solo blanco 1,799 32.0% 57,103 51%
Solo negros o afroamericanos 52 0.9% 1,734 1.5%
Indio americano o nativo de
Alaska solo 159 2.8% 1,300 1.1%
Solo asiático 222 3.9% 9,535 8.5%
Nativo de Hawái y otras islas
del Pacífico solo 4 0.1% 975 0.9%
Dos o más razas 1,119 19.9% 18,311 16.4%
Hispanos o latinos
(de cualquier raza) 3,949 70.1% 39,441 35.2%
La Oficina del Censo de EE. UU. proporciona datos de población descriptivos adicionales donde las personas se identifican como “hispanas o latinas” o “no hispanas ni latinas”. La suma de estas dos categorías será igual a la población total de un conjunto de datos.
Tabla 2: Unidades de vivienda del Censo de EE. UU. 2020 - Ciudad de Costa Mesa y zona afectada (636.05)
Tipo Número de
unidades Porcentaje Ciudad Porcentaje
Total de unidades ocupadas 1,697 94.9% 41,243 95.7%
Unidades de Vivienda Vacantes 91 5.1% 1,842 4.3%
Fuente: Oficina del Censo de EE. UU., consultado el 20 de diciembre de 2024.
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 5 II. Evaluación de las necesidades de reubicación
A. Métodos de encuesta
La información necesaria para la elaboración de este Plan se obtuvo de entrevistas personales con los residentes del Proyecto. Los entrevistadores lograron obtener información de la encuesta de cada uno de los hogares identificados dentro del área del proyecto.
Se realizaron entrevistas detalladas en persona con los ocupantes residenciales afectados para recopilar la información necesaria, incluida información como el tamaño y la composición del hogar, los ingresos, la obligación mensual de alquiler, la duración y el tipo de ocupación, el idioma, las discapacidades/problemas de salud y las preferencias de vivienda de reemplazo.
Las entrevistas en persona son un factor importante en la planificación y reubicación de los desplazados. En el proceso de planificación temprana, se presta especial atención a las necesidades físicas de las personas con discapacidades y los ancianos despl azados para asegurarse de que estas personas reciban la atención y la vivienda adecuadas.
Los datos descriptivos de este Plan sobre los residentes se basan en entrevistas presenciales y observaciones de campo. Se adjuntan ejemplos del formulario de entrevista residencial utilizado en el proceso de entrevista Anexo A de este informe.
B. Datos de la encuesta de campo - Residencial
El proyecto impactará a una vivienda residencial de cuatro complejos con 3 hogares residenciales ocupados y una unidad vacante. La información de la encuesta se obtuvo de los 3 hogares residenciales ocupados. La Ciudad ha adoptado y se adherirá a sus estándares locales de ocupación de viviendas para asegurarse de que las viviendas sean del tamaño adecuado para reubicar a los ocupantes afectados. 350
Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 6 Tabla 3 A continuación se muestra la vivienda actual en el área del proyecto, incluido el tamaño de las habitaciones.
Tabla 3: Viviendas residenciales afectadas
No. Dirección Tipo de
propiedad Uso No. de
Recamaras
No. de los
ocupantes
Tipo de
ocupación
1 778 Shalimar Dr., Unidad # 1
Costa Mesa, CA Residencial Cuádruple 2 5 Arrendatario
2 778 Dr. Shalimar, Unidad # 2
Costa Mesa, CA Residencial Cuádruple 2
0 (Unidad
vacante)
N/A
3 778 Shalimar Dr., Unidad # 3
Costa Mesa, CA Residencial Cuádruple 2 9 Arrendatario
4 778 Shalimar Dr., Unidad # 4
Costa Mesa, CA Residencial Cuádruple 2 5 Arrendatario
1. Mezcla de viviendas
Como se muestra en Tabla 3 arriba, el área del proyecto incluye 3 hogares que ocupan 1 edificio residencial (cuádruple), con dos unidades de vivienda ocupadas por un hogar cada una, otra unidad de vivienda ocupada por dos hogares y una unidad vacante. La información sobre la ocupación ayudará a determinar las necesidades de reubicación y el alcance de la asistencia proporcionada. Ninguna casa móvil se verá afectada por el proyecto.
2. Normas de ocupación
El estándar para la densidad de viviendas adoptado por la Ciudad permite dos personas por habitación y una persona en un área de estar común. La Ciudad se adhiere al estándar de ocupación del código de construcción estatal basado en los pies cuadrados de l as viviendas para hogares de más de ocho miembros. Las referencias a viviendas de reemplazo proporcionadas a los ocupantes pueden reflejar la necesidad de alojamientos más grandes para cumplir con los requisitos del código estatal y de la ciudad de Costa Mesa.
Por lo general, estas normas permiten que hasta tres personas ocupen una unidad de un dormitorio, cinco personas en una unidad de dos recamaras y siete personas en una unidad de tres recamaras.
Cualquier hogar con más de ocho miembros requeriría una unidad de reemplazo de cuatro recamaras según el tamaño respectivo de esa unidad, según el código de construcción estatal.
3. Ingreso
La información sobre los ingresos del hogar se recopila de entrevistas residenciales para determinar las necesidades individuales de reubicación y el alcance de la asistencia financiera para la reubicación que se puede proporcionar. Los hogares de bajos ingresos pueden experimentar desafíos para calificar para la compra o el alquiler de viviendas de reemplazo. Es posible que se necesiten pagos anticipados de 351
Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 7 viviendas de reemplazo para ayudar a los desplazados a calificar para préstamos o arrendamientos. Los hogares de bajos ingresos que eligen alquilar pueden ser elegibles para recibir asistencia adicional.
Sobre la base de la información obtenida de las entrevistas residenciales, no pudimos determinar en este momento si algún hogar está identificado como hogar de bajos ingresos. De acuerdo con los estándares de bajos ingresos de la Autoridad de Vivienda del Condado de Orange (Anexo B), ajustados por el tamaño de la familia según lo publicado por el Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario (HCD) del Estado de California, los límites de bajos ingresos para 2024 se definen de la siguiente manera:
Tamaño de la
familia
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Límites de bajos
ingresos 2024
$88,400 $101,000 $113,650 $126,250 $136,350 $146,450 $156,550 $166,650 Fuente: Sitio web del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario (HCD, por sus siglas en inglés), consultado el 13 de diciembre de 2024
4. Etnia/Idioma
Según la estimación de un año de la Encuesta sobre la comunidad estadounidense del censo de EE. UU. de 2020, el 36.9% de la población de la ciudad de Costa Mesa habla un idioma además del inglés en casa. Con base en la información obtenida de las entrevistas residenciales de los tres hogares desplazados, el español es el idioma principal que se habla en el hogar. Los servicios lingüísticos están disponibles para atender las necesidades de todos los ocupantes afectados.
5. Hogares con personas mayores
Según la estimación de un año de la Encuesta sobre la comunidad estadounidense del censo de EE. UU. de 2020, el 12.3% del total de hogares está formado por ocupantes de 65 años o más. Se tiene especial cuidado para identificar y abordar las necesidades de los ocupantes mayores que pueden requerir adaptaciones especiales. Con base en la información obtenida de las entrevistas residenciales, ningún hogar tiene ocupantes mayores de 65 años.
6. Hogares con discapacidades
Según la estimación de un año de la Encuesta sobre la comunidad estadounidense del censo de EE. UU. de 2020, el 8.5% 1 de la población civil está formada por personas con discapacidad. Las discapacidades pueden incluir una variedad de impedimentos de movilidad física, incluidos problemas psicológicos y otros problemas de salud física. Se procura satisfacer las necesidades especiales de cada
1 United States Census Bureau web site, accessed December 27, 2024, https://data.census.gov/ 352
Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 8 hogar, en particular porque estas necesidades implican el acceso físico a las viviendas. La identificación temprana de los problemas de salud individuales permitiría al personal de reubicación gestionar de manera más eficaz el proceso de reubicación. En todos los casos que impliquen impedimentos físicos o mentales, se proporcionarán servicios adicionales para garantizar un seguimiento estrecho de los casos individuales. Con base en la información obtenida de las entrevistas residenciales, un ocupante del hogar tiene una discapacidad que requiere el uso de un andador manual asistido.
7. Áreas de reubicación preferidas
Las entrevistas residenciales identifican las necesidades y preferencias específicas del sitio de reemplazo y ayudan a planificar la vivienda de reemplazo en consecuencia. En las entrevistas residenciales, muchos residentes tienden a expresar su preferencia por permanecer en la comunidad para mantener la matrícula escolar actual, el acceso al empleo, las instalaciones médicas, los recursos recreativos y el transporte público. Con base en la información obtenida de las entrevistas residenciales, los hogares afectados han indicado su preferencia por permanecer en la ciudad de Costa Mesa y en el área del condado de Orange.
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 9 III. Recursos de reubicación
La Ley de Asistencia para la Reubicación de California establece que no se requerirá que ninguna persona residencial elegible se mude de su vivienda a menos que dichas personas dispongan de viviendas de reemplazo comparables. El propósito de esta sección es determinar si existen suficientes recursos de viviendas de reemplazo comparables para todos los posibles desplazados residenciales. La Ciudad está comprometida a hacer todo lo posible para reubicar satisfactoriamente a todos los ocupantes desplazados.
A. Metodología
Para determinar la disponibilidad de sitios residenciales antes del desplazamiento de los ocupantes del área del Proyecto, se investigaron los recursos a través de las siguientes fuentes:
• Fuentes de Internet (listados de MLS, Zillow, etc.);
• Listados clasificados de alquiler de publicaciones locales, y; • Contactos con empresas de bienes raíces/administración de propiedades que sirven a la comunidad.
B. Disponibilidad de viviendas de reemplazo
1. Vivienda Residencial de Alquiler
Se llevó a cabo una encuesta de recursos de vivienda para determinar la disponibilidad de viviendas de reemplazo dentro de la ciudad de Costa Mesa suficientes para satisfacer las necesidades de los inquilinos de alquiler desplazados.
La encuesta de vivienda de reemplazo consideró viviendas convencionales disponibles de dos y cuatro habitaciones para alquiler. Estos datos se resumen en Tabla 4 abajo. La encuesta convencional de vivienda, Tabla 4, identificó 54 unidades de vivienda convencional de dos recamaras actualmente disponibles para alquilar y 51 unidades de vivienda convencional de cuatro recamaras actualmente disponibles para alquiler. En la tabla se presentan las cifras individuales del número de unidades encontradas, así como la ubicación y el rango de precios. 354
Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 10 Tabla 4: Disponibilidad y costo de la vivienda de alquiler de reemplazo (convencional) Número de
habitaciones Tipo de propiedad Número
disponible Ciudad(es) Rango de Precios
Arrendamiento
2 Recamaras Residencia Unifamiliar 6 Costa Mesa $3,000 - $6,500 2 Recamaras Condos 3 Costa Mesa $3,580 - $4,900
2 Recamaras Apartamentos 45 Costa Mesa $2,300 - $4,800
4 Recamaras Residencia Unifamiliar 41
Costa Mesa, Garden
Grove, Huntington
Beach, Santa Ana, Irvine,
Westminster
$4,085-6,000
4 Recamaras Condos 9 Costa Mesa, Santa Ana,
Irvine, Newport Beach $3,500-5,900
4 Recamaras Dúplex/Tríplex/Cuádruple 1 Westminster $4,500 Fuente: Multiple Listing Service y Zillow, consultado el 7 de enero de 2025 y el 17 de enero de 2025.
Los rangos de alquiler identificados en la tabla anterior se encuentran entre las cifras utilizadas para hacer proyecciones de beneficios y presupuesto para este Plan. Las variaciones en el rango de alquiler son el resultado de la edad, la condición, el tamaño y los factores de ubicación. Las tarifas están sujetas a cambios de acuerdo con las tarifas del mercado vigentes en el momento del desplazamiento.
Anexo C Proporciona una lista detallada de las viviendas disponibles para alquilar.
2. Resumen
Teniendo en cuenta la disponibilidad de viviendas de reemplazo, existen recursos de reemplazo adecuados en el área del proyecto para los inquilinos residenciales afectados.
Aunque existen recursos de reemplazo adecuados basados en los resultados de las oportunidades de alquiler y los valores anticipados de las viviendas existentes, se anticipa que los ocupantes tendrán aumentos en los alquileres mensuales. Estos posibles aumentos, si los hubiera, se cubrirían a través del Programa de Asistencia para la Reubicación de la Ciudad, incluidos los requisitos de Vivienda de Último Recurso (LRH).
C. Temas relacionados
1. Desplazamiento Residencial Concurrente
No se conocen proyectos públicos previstos en el área del Proyecto que causen desplazamientos significativos durante el período de tiempo de los desplazamientos previstos del Proyecto en la primavera/verano de 2025. No se exigirá a ninguna persona desplazada que se traslade sin previo aviso y sin acceso a una vivienda disponible, comparable, asequible, decente, segura e higiénica. 355
Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 11 2. Reubicación temporal
No se prevé que el proyecto cause desplazamientos temporales. Los ocupantes afectados serán desplazados permanentemente.
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 12 IV. El Programa de Reubicación
El Programa de Reubicación (Ciudad) de la Ciudad de Costa Mesa está diseñado para minimizar las dificultades, responder a las circunstancias únicas del proyecto y mantener el contacto personal con todas las personas afectadas. El programa aplicará sistemáticamente todos los criterios reglamentarios para formular las determinaciones de elegibilidad y beneficios y cumplirá con todos los requisitos aplicables. El programa de reubicación que implementará la Ciudad cumplirá con los estándares y disposiciones de la Ley de Asistencia para la Reubicación de California, Código de Gobierno de California §7260 y siguientes; las Directrices de Asistencia para la Reubicación y Adquisición de Bienes Inmuebles; Código de Regulaciones de California, Título 25, División 1, Capítulo 6 (Directrices).
La Ciudad ha retenido a Monument Inc. (Monumento) para administrar el Programa de Reubicación.
Monument tiene un extenso currículum de proyectos de obras públicas realizados en otras comunidades del Condado de Orange. El personal experimentado de la Ciudad supervisaría el desempeño de Monument y sería responsable de aprobar o desaprobar las recomendaciones de Monument con respecto a la elegibilidad y las determinaciones de beneficios e interpretaciones de la política de la Ciudad.
El Programa de Reubicación consta de dos componentes principales: Asesoría y Asistencia Financiera.
A. Garantías, normas y objetivos del programa
La Ciudad proporcionaría a los ocupantes residenciales desplazados la asistencia, los derechos y los beneficios requeridos por la ley estatal de reubicación y las políticas y procedimientos de la Ciudad. El programa de reubicación proporcionaría asesoramiento y asistencia financiera. Se hará todo lo posible por facilitar los arreglos de reubicación y reducir al mínimo las dificultades para los desplazados.
Los objetivos del programa serían los siguientes:
1. Informar plenamente a los desplazados elegibles del Proyecto sobre la naturaleza y los procedimientos para obtener asistencia y beneficios de reubicación;
2. Determinar las necesidades de cada desplazado con derecho a asistencia;
3. Proporcionar referencias continuamente actualizadas a posibles sitios de reemplazo dentro de un tiempo razonable antes del desplazamiento y asegurar que no se requiera que ningún ocupante se mude sin un aviso por escrito de un mínimo de 90 días para desalojar;
4. Proporcionar asistencia que no resulte en un trato diferente o separado por motivos de raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, estado civil u otras circunstancias arbitrarias;
5. Suministrar información sobre los programas estatales y otros programas gubernamentales que brindan asistencia a las personas desplazadas;
6. Para ayudar a cada ocupante elegible a completar las solicitudes de beneficios;
7. Pagar las prestaciones de reinstalación de conformidad con las directrices pertinentes;
8. Informar a todas las personas sujetas a desplazamiento de las políticas de la Ciudad con respecto al desalojo y la administración de la propiedad; y
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 13 9. Establecer y mantener un procedimiento formal de quejas para uso de las personas desplazadas que buscan una revisión administrativa de las decisiones de la Ciudad con respecto a la asistencia para la reubicación.
B. Asistencia de Asesoría de Reubicación
El personal de Monument está disponible para ayudar a las familias desplazadas permanentemente con preguntas o inquietudes sobre la reubicación y / o asistencia en la reubicación. El personal de reubicación puede ser contactado en 200 Spectrum Center, Suite 300, Irvine, CA 92618 con horario de oficina de 8:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m., y puede ser contactado al (800) 577-0109. Se proporcionaría un programa integral de reubicación, con asistencia técnica y asesoría, para asistir a todas las personas desplazadas como consecuencia del proyecto, con servicios bilingües o asistencia de habla hispana disponibles. Se mantendrá el contacto personal con todas las personas hasta que se complete el proceso de reubicación.
Como se mencionó anteriormente, Monument ha sido contratado por la Ciudad para ayudar en la administración de su programa de reubicación. Monument trabajará en estrecha colaboración con el personal de la Ciudad. El personal de la ciudad proporcionaría las aprobaciones finales, o de otro tipo, de todas las recomendaciones del Monumento. Se harán todos los esfuerzos razonables para garantizar que la reubicación de los residentes se produzca con un mínimo de demoras y dificultades.
Se prestarán los siguientes servicios:
1. Un folleto informativo impreso (Anexo D) se facilitará en inglés o en el idioma del desplazado si posteriormente se considera necesario. Se obtendrán acuses de recibo firmados para verificar la recepción de este material;
2. Se mantendrá una base de datos de las unidades residenciales disponibles para alquiler y venta, y se proporcionarán referencias a los desplazados durante la duración del Proyecto;
3. Se ofrecerá asistencia a los desplazados en relación con los arreglos para la compra de bienes inmuebles, si corresponde, la presentación de formularios de reclamo para solicitar beneficios de reubicación de la Ciudad y para obtener servicios de otras agencias públicas;
4. Se prestará asistencia especial en forma de remisiones a organismos gubernamentales y no gubernamentales, si así se solicita;
5. Se prestará asistencia a los desplazados que reúnan los requisitos necesarios para la preparación y presentación de solicitudes de asistencia para la reubicación;
6. Las determinaciones y pagos de beneficios se realizarán de acuerdo con la ley aplicable y la política de la Ciudad;
7. Asegurar que los desplazados no estén obligados a mudarse sin un mínimo de 90 días de aviso por escrito para desalojar;
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 14 8. Todas las personas sujetas a desplazamiento serán informadas de las políticas de la Ciudad con respecto al desalojo y la administración de la propiedad;
9. Se establecerá y mantendrá un procedimiento formal de quejas para uso de las personas desplazadas que busquen una revisión administrativa de las decisiones de la Ciudad con respecto a la asistencia para la reubicación; y
10. Se brindará asistencia que no resulte en un trato diferente o separado debido a la raza, color, religión, origen nacional, sexo, estado civil u otras circunstancias arbitrarias.
C. Beneficios de Reubicación – Residencial
Los requisitos específicos de elegibilidad y los planes de prestaciones se detallarán en función de cada uno de los desplazados. En el curso de las entrevistas personales y las visitas de seguimiento, se aconsejará a los hogares sobre las opciones disponibles con respecto a la asistencia financiera.
Los beneficios de reubicación se proporcionarán de acuerdo con las disposiciones de la ley y los reglamentos estatales de reubicación. Los beneficios se pagarían a las personas desplazadas elegibles tras la presentación de los formularios de reclamación y la documentación requeridos de acuerdo con los procedimientos administrativos normales de la Ciudad.
1. Pagos de gastos de mudanza residencial
Todos los ocupantes residenciales que serían reubicados serían elegibles para recibir un pago por gastos de mudanza. Los pagos de gastos de mudanza se realizarían en función del costo real de una mudanza profesional o un pago fijo basado en un programa de recuento de habitaciones. a. Costo real (movimiento profesional)
El desplazado puede optar por contratar los servicios de una empresa de mudanzas profesional con licencia, en cuyo caso la Ciudad pagaría el costo real de los servicios de mudanza en función de la menor de al menos dos ofertas aceptables (la Ciudad puede, a su discreción, solicitar ofe rtas competitivas para determinar el costo de mudanza razonable más bajo). Una vez completada la mudanza, la persona desplazada puede pagar directamente a la empresa de mudanzas y solicitar un reembolso a la Ciudad, o solicitar un pago directo de la Ciudad a la empresa de mudanzas. b. Pago fijo (basado en el horario de recuento de habitaciones) Un ocupante puede optar por recibir un pago fijo por los gastos de mudanza que se basa en el número de habitaciones ocupadas en la vivienda desplazada. En este caso, la persona que va a ser reubicada asume toda la responsabilidad de la mudanza. El pago fijo incluye todas las conexiones de servicios públicos como se describe en la Sección 1.a anterior.
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 15 servicios públicos en la ubicación de reemplazo. El cronograma actual para los pagos de mudanza fija se proporciona a continuación en Tabla 5.
Tabla 5: Cronograma de Pagos de Mudanza Fija
Vivienda amueblada
Recuento de
habitaciones
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Cada Adicional
Cantidad $780 $1,000 $1,250 $1,475 $1,790 $2,065 $2,380 $2,690 $285 Vivienda sin muebles
Recuento de
habitaciones
1 Cada Adicional
Cantidad $510 $100
Fuente: Programa de costos de mudanza de URA (a partir del 26 de agosto de 2021).
2. Asistencia de alquiler a los inquilinos que eligen alquilar Para ser elegible para recibir los beneficios de asistencia para el alquiler, el hogar inquilino desplazado debe alquilar o comprar y ocupar una vivienda de reemplazo decente, segura e higiénica dentro de un año a partir de la fecha en que se muda de la vivienda desplazada. Además, para calificar para los beneficios de asistencia para el alquiler, el inquilino-ocupante debe demostrar que (1) vivió en la propiedad como residente legal durante al menos 90 días consecutivos antes de la oferta inicial por escrito de la Ciudad para comprar la propiedad; y (2) la propiedad fue su residencia principal durante ese período de 90 días.
Sobre la base de los datos disponibles sobre los desplazados del proyecto, el hogar desplazado puede reunir los requisitos y ser elegible para solicitar beneficios de reubicación en virtud de las disposiciones estatales. Excepto en el caso de situaciones de vivienda de último recurso, el pago potencial al hogar será pagadero durante un período de 42 meses y limitado a un máximo de $5,250 como se establece en las pautas. El programa de reubicación se explica en detalle en el folleto informativo que se proporcionará a cada hogar desplazado permanentemente.
Los montos de pago de asistencia para el alquiler/pago inicial son iguales a 42 veces la diferencia entre el alquiler mensual base y el menor de:
1. El alquiler mensual y el costo mensual promedio estimado de los servicios públicos para una vivienda de reemplazo comparable; o
2. El alquiler mensual y el costo mensual promedio estimado de los servicios públicos para la vivienda de reemplazo decente, segura e higiénica que realmente ocupa la persona desplazada.
El alquiler mensual base de la vivienda desplazada es el menor de los siguientes:
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 16 servicios públicos se determinará mediante estados de cuenta/recibos reales durante un período de 12 meses o un estado de cuenta de uso promedio de la compañía de servicios públicos, si se proporciona. El cronograma de servicios públicos locales más recien te se utilizará para determinar los costos estimados de los servicios públicos si no se proporcionan los costos reales.
En el caso de los propietarios-ocupantes o de los hogares, que pagaron poco o ningún alquiler, se utilizará el alquiler justo de mercado como sustituto del alquiler real; o
2. Treinta por ciento (30%) del ingreso bruto mensual promedio del hogar de la persona desplazada si el monto está clasificado como de "bajos ingresos" por la Encuesta Anual de Límites de Ingresos para los Programas de Vivienda Pública y Sección 8 del Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de los Estados Unidos (HUD). La encuesta de HUD se muestra como Anexo B. Si una persona desplazada se niega a proporcionar pruebas apropiadas de ingresos o es un dependiente, se determinará que el alquiler mensual base es el costo mensual promedio del alquiler y los servicios públicos en la vivienda desplazada; o
3. El total de la cantidad designada para vivienda y servicios públicos si recibe un pago de asistencia social de un programa que designó las cantidades para vivienda y servicios públicos. 361
Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 17 Tabla 6 A continuación se ilustra el cálculo del monto del pago de asistencia para el alquiler/pago inicial.
Tabla 6: Cálculo de los pagos de asistencia para el alquiler
1. Alquiler Antiguo $650 Alquiler antiguo, más subsidio de servicios públicos OR
2. Capacidad de pago $700 30% de los ingresos brutos del hogar*
3. La menor de las líneas 1 o 2 $650 Alquiler Mensual Base Restado de:
4. Nuevo Alquiler Real $750 Nuevo alquiler real, incluida la asignación de servicios públicos
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5. Alquiler comparable $775 determinado por la ciudad; incluye Subsidio de Servicios Públicos
6. La menor de las líneas 4 o 5 $750
7. Rinde la necesidad
mensual:
$100 Restar la línea 3 de la línea 6
Asistencia para el alquiler $4,200 Multiplicar la línea 7 por 42 meses *Ingreso bruto significa la cantidad total de ingresos anuales de un hogar menos lo siguiente: (1) una deducción por cada dependiente en exceso de tres; (2) una deducción del 10% de los ingresos totales para el adulto mayor o discapacitado jefe de hogar; (3) una deducción por gastos médicos extraordinarios recurrentes definidos para este propósito como gastos médicos que excedan el 3% de los ingresos totales, cuando no estén compensados o cubiertos por el seguro u otras fuentes; (4) una deducción de las cantidades razonables pagadas por el cuidado de los hijos o miembros de la familia enfermos o incapacitados cuando se determine que es necesario para el empleo del jefe de familia o cónyuge, excepto que la cantidad no excederá la cantidad de ingresos recibidos por la persona que de otro modo no podría buscar empleo en ausencia de dicho cuidado.
3. Asistencia para el pago inicial a los inquilinos que eligen comprar El hogar desplazado puede optar por aplicar la totalidad del monto del beneficio para el que es elegible para la compra de una unidad de reemplazo.
Un hogar desplazado, que elija utilizar hasta el monto total de su elegibilidad de asistencia para el alquiler (incluidos los beneficios de último recurso) para comprar una casa, tendrá los fondos depositados en una cuenta de depósito en garantía abierta, siempre que el monto total se utilice para el pago inicial y los costos incidentales elegibles asociados con la compra de una vivienda de reemplazo decente, segura y sanitaria. Se hará una provisión en los arreglos de custodia para la pronta devolución de los fondos de la Ciudad, en caso de que el depósito en garantía no se cierre dentro de un período de tiempo razonable.
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 18 D. Vivienda de Último Recurso
Sobre la base de los datos derivados de las encuestas y análisis de los ocupantes en el sitio del Proyecto y los costos de los recursos de vivienda de reemplazo, se prevé que no se dispondrá de "viviendas de reemplazo comparables" como se requiere para alg unos inquilinos. Específicamente, para los inquilinos, cuando la elegibilidad de asistencia de vivienda de reemplazo calculada supera los $5,250 en total o los costos mensuales de alquiler de la vivienda de reemplazo (incluidos los servicios públicos y otros gastos recurrentes razonables) superan el 30% del ingreso mensual promedio de la persona.
Por lo tanto, si el Proyecto procede, la Ciudad autorizará fondos suficientes para proporcionar viviendas de último recurso. Debido al número demostrado de recursos de vivienda de reemplazo disponibles, como se mostró anteriormente, no será necesario desar rollar un plan de vivienda de reemplazo para producir un número suficiente de viviendas de reemplazo comparables. Más bien, los fondos se utilizarán para realizar pagos que excedan los límites monetarios especificados en el estatuto ($5,250); por lo tanto, se cumple el requisito de que se disponga de una "vivienda de sustitución comparable".
La Ciudad pagará los pagos de Vivienda de Último Recurso en dos cuotas: La primera cuota incluye el primer y último mes de alquiler y el depósito de seguridad de la propiedad de reemplazo y se paga en el momento en que se requiere el depósito. La última cuota incluye el saldo restante de los pagos de reubicación elegibles y se paga en la fecha de salida. Los beneficiarios de la asistencia de último recurso para el alquiler, que tengan la intención de comprar una vivienda de reemplazo en lugar de volver a alquilarla, tendrán derecho a solicitar el pago de una suma global de todos los beneficios en forma de asistencia para el pago inicial. Los hogares inquilinos que reciben pagos periódicos tendrán la opción de solicitar un pago único de los beneficios resta ntes para ayudar con la compra de una vivienda decente, segura e higiénica.
E. Determinaciones de Vivienda Comparable
El personal de reubicación evaluaría el costo de una vivienda de reemplazo comparable en la preparación de cada Aviso de Elegibilidad (NOE) individual emitido a los desplazados residenciales.
En el caso de los inquilinos residenciales, el costo de una vivi enda de sustitución comparable se determinaría principalmente sobre una base comparativa de tres viviendas comparables, si es posible, actualmente disponibles. Se prepararía un Formulario de Análisis de Vivienda Comparable (CHA, por sus siglas en inglés) y se colocaría en el archivo de cada hogar afectado.
F. Información general sobre el pago de las prestaciones de reubicación Las reclamaciones y la documentación de respaldo para los beneficios de reubicación deben presentarse ante la Ciudad a más tardar 18 meses después de:
• En el caso de los inquilinos, la fecha de desplazamiento.
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 19 El procedimiento para la preparación y presentación de reclamaciones y la tramitación y entrega de los pagos sería el siguiente:
1. El (los) reclamante(s) proporcionaría(n) toda la documentación necesaria para justificar su elegibilidad para recibir asistencia;
2. El personal de reubicación revisaría toda la documentación necesaria, incluidos, entre otros, los alcances de los servicios, las ofertas de los contratistas, las facturas, los documentos de arrendamiento y el material de depósito en garantía antes de llegar a una determinación sobre qué gastos son elegibles para la compensación;
3. El personal de reubicación prepararía los formularios de reclamación requeridos y los presentaría al reclamante para su revisión. Las reclamaciones firmadas y la documentación de respaldo se devolverían al personal de reubicación y se presentarían a la Ciudad;
4. La Ciudad revisaría y aprobaría las reclamaciones de pago, o solicitaría información adicional;
5. La Ciudad emitiría cheques de beneficios a los reclamantes de la manera más segura y expedita posible;
6. Los pagos finales a los desplazados residenciales se emitirán después de que se confirme que las instalaciones del Proyecto han sido completamente desocupadas y se verifique la residencia real en la unidad de reemplazo;
7. Los recibos de pago y todo el material de la reclamación se mantendrán en el expediente del caso de reubicación.
G. Estatus Migratorio
La legislación federal (PL105-117) prohíbe el pago de beneficios de asistencia para la reubicación en virtud de la Ley Uniforme a cualquier extranjero que no esté legalmente presente en los Estados Unidos, a menos que dicha inelegibilidad resulte en una dificultad excepcional y extremadamente inusual para el cónyuge, padre o hijo del extranjero, cualquiera de los cuales sea ciudadano o un extranjero admitido para la residencia permanente. Las dificultades excepcionales y extremadamente inusuales se definen como un impacto adverso significativo y demostrable en la salud o la seguridad, la existencia continua de la unidad familiar y cualquier otro impacto que la Ciudad determine que afecta negativamente al cónyuge, padre o hijo del extranjero.
Con el fin de rastrear y dar cuenta de la asistencia para la reubicación y los pagos de beneficios bajo la ley federal de reubicación, se requerirá que el personal de reubicación busque información sobre el estado migratorio de cada desplazado mayor de 18 años haciendo que se auto-certifiquen en cuanto a su estatus legal.
No hay ningún requisito de presencia legal para ser elegible para la asistencia de reubicación bajo el Programa Estatal de Reubicación.
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En general, los pagos de reubicación no se consideran ingresos a los efectos de la División 2 del Código de Rentas Internas de 1954, que ha sido re -designado como el Código de Rentas Internas de 1986 (Título 26, U. S. Código), o con el propósito de determinar la elegibilidad o el grado de elegibilidad de cualquier persona para recibir asistencia en virtud de la Ley del Seguro Social (42 U. S. Código 301 y siguientes) o la Ley del Impuesto sobre la Renta de las Personas Físicas, Parte 10 (a partir de la Sección 17001) del Código de Ingresos e Impuestos, o la Ley del Impuesto Bancario y Corporativo, Parte II (a partir de la Sección 23001) de la División 2 del Código de Ingresos e Impuestos. La declaración anterior sobre las consecuencias fiscales no pretende ser un asesoramiento fiscal por parte de la Ciudad o el Monumento. Los desplazados son responsables de consultar con sus propios asesores fiscales sobre las consecuencias fiscales de los pagos de reubicación.
I. Título VI – La Política de No Discriminación de la Ciudad El Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 requiere que ninguna persona en los Estados Unidos, por motivos de raza, color u origen nacional, sea excluida, se le nieguen los beneficios o sea objeto de discriminación en ningún programa o actividad que reciba asistencia financiera federal. La Orden Ejecutiva Presidencial 12898 aborda la justicia ambiental en las poblaciones minoritarias y de bajos ingresos. La Orden Ejecutiva Presidencial 13166 aborda los servicios para aquellas personas con dominio limitado del inglés. Cualquier persona que crea que ha sido excluida, se le han negado los beneficios o ha sido objeto de discriminación puede presentar una queja por escrito ante la Ciudad. Las leyes federales y estatales requieren que las quejas se presenten dentro de los ciento ochenta (180) días calendario posteriores al último incidente alegado. Para solicitar información adicional sobre las obligaciones de no discriminación de la Ciudad o para presentar una queja del Título VI, comuníquese con su Agente de Reubicación. En caso de que se requiera asistencia lingüística, se proporcionará sin costo alguno. Un agente de reubicación puede organizar asistencia lingüística si lo solicita.
J. Leyes de Vivienda Justa
El Título VI de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1964 y el Título VIII de la Ley de Derechos Civiles de 1968 establecen la política de los Estados Unidos de proporcionar, dentro de las limitaciones constitucionales, una vivienda justa en todo el país. Estas leyes y la Orden Ejecutiva 11063 declaran ilegales las prácticas discriminatorias en la compra y alquiler de unidades residenciales por motivos de raza, color, religión, sexo u origen nacional. Siempre que sea posible, se darán a las personas pertenecientes a minorías oportunidades razonables para trasladarse a viviendas decentes, seguras e higiénicas, que no estén situadas en una zona de concentración de minorías, y que estén dentro de sus posibilidades económicas. Esta política, sin embargo, no requiere que la Ciudad proporcione a una persona un pago mayor que el que ya puede ser necesario para permitir que una persona se traslade a una vivienda de reemplazo comparable.
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Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 22 Por favor, comprenda que este es un resumen de la asistencia que puede estar disponible para las personas desplazadas elegibles. Ninguna ley de reubicación sumaria puede anticipar todas las circunstancias o preguntas relacionadas con el Programa de Reubicación. Es importante que c ada hogar trabaje en estrecha colaboración con un Agente de Reubicación para identificar cualquier circunstancia especial que deba abordarse al buscar una vivienda de reemplazo. Ningún hogar debe comprometerse a alquilar o comprar una vivienda de reemplazo hasta que la casa haya sido inspeccionada por un Agente de Reubicación. Un agente de reubicación está disponible para ayudar en el proceso de reubicación y explicará los derechos de cada persona y ayudará a obtener los pagos de reubicación y otra asistencia para la que son elegibles. 367
Proyecto de Ampliación del Parque Shalimar: Plan de reubicación 23 V. Disposiciones administrativas
A. Avisos
Cada aviso que la Ciudad esté obligada a proporcionar a un propietario u ocupante de una propiedad se entregará personalmente o se enviará por correo certificado o registrado de primera clase, con acuse de recibo solicitado y documentado en cada expediente del caso. Cada aviso se redactaría en un lenguaje sencillo y comprensible. A las personas que no puedan leer y entender cualquier aviso se les proporcionará la traducción y el asesoramiento adecuados. Cada aviso indicaría el nombre y el número de teléfono de una persona a la que se puede contactar para obtener respuestas a preguntas u otro tipo de ayuda.
Hay tres avisos principales:
1. Aviso de Información General (GIN),
2. Aviso de Elegibilidad de Reubicación (NOE), y
3. Aviso informativo o de desalojo de 90 días
El GIN tiene la intención de proporcionar a los posibles desplazados una descripción general por escrito del programa de reubicación de la Ciudad e información básica sobre beneficios, condiciones de elegibilidad, requisitos de notificación y derechos de apelación. El GIN se emitiría en el momento en que se están tasando las propiedades.
Las NOE se distribuirían a cada desplazado residencial. Las NOE contienen una determinación de la elegibilidad para la asistencia de reubicación y un cálculo del derecho máximo basado en la información proporcionada por el hogar afectado y los análisis de propiedades de reemplazo comparables realizados por el personal de reubicación. Las NOE se emitirían inmediatamente después del inicio de la negociación (ION) con los propietarios.
Ningún ocupante legal estaría obligado a mudarse sin haber recibido una notificación por escrito con al menos 90 días de anticipación de la fecha más temprana en la que sería necesario el traslado. El aviso de desalojo de 90 días indicaría una fecha específica como la fecha más temprana en la que se puede requerir que el ocupante se mude, o declararía que el ocupante recibiría un aviso adicional que indicaría, con al menos 60 días de anticipación para los inquilinos residenciales y 30 días de anticipación para los propietarios-ocupantes y ocupantes no residenciales, la fecha específica de la mudanza requerida. El aviso de desalojo de 90 días no se emitiría a ningún desplazado residencial antes de que se haya puesto a disposición una vivienda de reemplazo comparable.
Además de los tres avisos de reubicación principales identificados anteriormente, el personal de reubicación emitiría una notificación oportuna por escrito en forma de un aviso recordatorio, en el que se analiza la posible pérdida de derechos y se establece la fecha de vencimiento de la pérdida de beneficios para aquellas personas que:
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2. Haberse mudado de la propiedad adquirida, y
3. No haber presentado una reclamación de beneficios.
Se emitirán avisos recordatorios periódicamente durante todo el período de calificación. Se intentará hacer un contacto por escrito con todos los desplazados que no respondan a más tardar dentro de los últimos seis meses antes de la fecha de vencimiento para presentar un reclamo de beneficios.
B. Privacidad de los registros
Toda la información obtenida de los desplazados se considera confidencial y no se compartirá sin el consentimiento del desplazado o de la Ciudad o como requisito de una Solicitud de Registros Públicos específica de acuerdo con las leyes federales y estatales. El personal de reubicación cumpliría con las regulaciones federales relativas a la protección de los archivos de reubicación y su contenido.
C. Procedimientos de quejas
Una persona que no esté satisfecha con una determinación en cuanto a la elegibilidad para los beneficios, un monto de pago, la falta de proporcionar referencias de viviendas de reemplazo comparables o las prácticas de administración de propiedades de la Ci udad debe presentar un formulario de apelación o cualquier otra forma escrita de apelación ante el Gerente del Proyecto de Derecho de Paso de la Ciudad o su designado (Oficial de Audiencias).
El Oficial de Audiencias fijará una fecha de audiencia de no más de 30 días a partir de la recepción de la apelación. La persona que interponga el recurso deberá tener:
1. El derecho a presentar pruebas orales y/o escritas en apoyo de la apelación,
2. El derecho a buscar asesoría legal (contratada a expensas exclusivas del apelante), y
3. El derecho a interponer un recurso contencioso-administrativo una vez agotados todos los recursos administrativos.
El Oficial de Audiencias emitirá una decisión, por escrito, dentro de los 30 días siguientes al último día de la audiencia. Se enviaría una copia de la decisión, por correo certificado o registrado, al apelante y a su representante autorizado y se archivarían copias en el expediente del caso de reubicación. La decisión del Oficial de Audiencias será definitiva y se informará al apelante del derecho a solicitar una revisión judicial de la decisión del Oficial de Audiencias.
D. Política de desalojo
El desalojo con causa debe cumplir con las leyes federales, estatales y locales aplicables. Cualquier persona que ocupe la propiedad inmueble y esté en posesión legal en la fecha de la ION, se presume que tiene derecho a pagos de reubicación y otra asistencia, a menos que la Ciudad determine que:
1. La persona recibió un aviso de desalojo antes de la ION y, como resultado de ese aviso, es desalojado posteriormente, o
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3. En ambos casos, el desalojo no se llevó a cabo con el propósito de eludir la obligación de poner a disposición los pagos u otra asistencia a la que una persona pudiera tener derecho.
E. Participación Ciudadana
La Ciudad llevó a cabo una audiencia pública para el Proyecto el 19 de noviembre de 2024. A medida que avanza el proceso de implementación del Proyecto, la Ciudad observará el siguiente protocolo:
1. Proporcionar a los inquilinos afectados acceso completo y oportuno a los documentos relevantes para el programa de reubicación;
2. Fomentar la participación significativa en la revisión del plan de reubicación y el seguimiento del programa de asistencia para la reubicación; incluyendo a los ocupantes en el área del Proyecto, grupos de vecinos y organizaciones comunitarias que forman u n comité de reubicación;
3. Proporcionar la asistencia técnica necesaria para interpretar los elementos de este Plan y otros materiales pertinentes;
4. Emitir un aviso general sobre la disponibilidad del Plan para revisión pública, según sea necesario,
5. 30 días antes de su propuesta de adopción;
F. Fechas proyectadas de desplazamiento
La Ciudad ha aprobado las actividades de adquisición y reubicación, que comenzaron en diciembre de 2024 y se completarían a más tardar en el verano de 2025.
G. Costos estimados de reubicación
El presupuesto total estimado para los pagos relacionados con la reubicación para este proyecto, incluyendo un 20% de contingencia, es el siguiente:
Reubicación: $ 225,000
Contingencia al 20%: $ 45,000
Total: $ 270,000
El presupuesto estimado de reubicación no incluye ningún pago relacionado con la adquisición de propiedades, mejoras relacionadas con bienes raíces o pérdida de buena voluntad comercial. Además, el presupuesto no considera el costo de los servicios necesarios para implementar el Plan y completar el elemento de reubicación del Proyecto.
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Resolution No. 2025-xx Page 1 of 7
RESOLUTION NO. 2025-xx
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A RELOCATION PLAN FOR TENANTS OF 7 78
SHALIMAR DRIVE, COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA AND APPROPRIATING FUNDING
THEREFOR
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City has entered into an agreement to purchase the real property located at 778 Shalimar for additional community-serving public uses; and
WHEREAS, the property has three occupied rental units, the residents of which need to be relocated in order to effectuate the purpose of the purchase; and
WHEREAS, under California law, the City must prepare, circulate and approve a Relocation Plan for the existing tenants on the property; and
WHEREAS, the terms of the purchase of the property include an obligation for the City to relocate the existing tenants prior to close of escrow; and
WHEREAS, the Draft Relocation Plan was made available for public review for 30 days beginning February 14, 2025, for a thirty-day review period; and
WHEREAS, the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption), as it can be seen with certainty that approval and implementation of the Draft Relocation Plan will not have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Draft Relocation Plan is consistent with the Housing Element of the City’s General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the occupants of the property were provided with informational notices of the Draft Relocation Pl an in accordance with State law requirements, and were also notified of the public hearing, and a copy of the Draft Relocation Plan was provided to them; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has conducted a duly noticed public hearing regarding the Relocation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council now desires to approve the Relocation Plan and direct staff to implement the approved plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to authorize a budget appropriation in the amount of $__________ from ______________________ for the costs of implementing the approved Relocation Plan.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference, and constitute a material part of this Resolution.
Section 2. The Draft Relocation Plan for the residents of 778 Shalimar Drive, Costa Mesa, California 92627, attached hereto as Exhibit “A” is hereby approved.
Section 3. The City Council authorizes a budget appropriation in the amount of $__________ from ______________________ for the costs of implementing the approved Relocation Plan.
Section 4. Staff is directed to implement the approved Relocation Plan.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this _____ day of April, 2025.
John Stephens, Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Brenda Green, City Clerk Kimberly Hall Barlow, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, BRENDA GREEN, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 202 5-xx and was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting held on the _____ day of April, 2025, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS:
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the City of Costa Mesa this ___ day of April, 2025.
Brenda Green, City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
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CITY OF COSTA MESA
Agenda Report
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
File #: 25-250 Meeting Date: 4/15/2025
TITLE:
APPOINTMENT TO THE ANIMAL SERVICES COMMITTEE AND CONFIRMING THE ORANGE
COUNTY MODEL ENGINEERS (OCME) LIAISON TO THE FAIRVIEW PARK STEERING
COMMITTEE
DEPARTMENT: CITY MANAGER’S OFFICE/CITY CLERK DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK
CONTACT INFORMATION: BRENDA GREEN, CITY CLERK, (714) 754-5221 RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends:
1. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez make one (1) member appointment to the Animal Services Committee with a term expiration of April 2027.
2. The City Council confirm Hank Castignetti as the Orange County Model Engineers (OCME) City liaison to the Fairview Park Steering Committee.
BACKGROUND:
Animal Services Committee (1 Appointment)
One (1) Committee Member/Term Expiration of April 2027
The Animal Services Committee meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month except for August and December and provides advice and recommendations to the City Council on animal services issues, promotes pet licensing, and assists with the planning and execution of animal-related events. Staff received fourteen (14) applications for the vacancy to be filled (applications attached). Mayor Pro Tem Chavez may appoint any applicant; there is no requirement to appoint within the Council Member’s district.
1. Brian Buckner - District 1
2. Randi Miller - District 1
3. Anke Secrest - District 1
4. Becca Walls - District 1
5. Christina Poulos - District 1
6. Kalvin Alvarez - District 2
7. Olivia M. Eimers - District 2
8. Carlos Salampessy - District 2
9. Syed Zia Hussain - District 2
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10.Amber Watnik - District 2
11.Dana S. Lavin - District 3
12.Mackenzie 'Kenzie" Huth - District 4
13.Rhonda J. Christlieb - District 5
14.Debra Lee - District 5
ANALYSIS:
Animal Services Committee
At the April 1, 2025 City Council meeting, Mayor Pro Tem Chavez requested an additional one week recruitment period for the Animal Services Committee only. The City opened the Committee recruitment on April 2, 2025, and press releases/solicitations were sent on April 2, 2025, April 7, 2025, and April 8, 2025. In response to the City’soutreach efforts, a total of fourteen (14) applications were received.
Orange County Model Engineers (OCME) Liaison to Fairview Park Steering Committee The appointment of Hank Castignetti as the Orange County Model Engineers (OCME) City liaison to the Fairview Park Steering Committee was discussed in the April 1, 2025 agenda report, but was inadvertently omitted from the motions.
ALTERNATIVES:
Mayor Pro Tem Chavez may choose not to make an appointment to the Animal Services Committee and/or request to reopen the recruitment period.
FISCAL REVIEW:
There is no fiscal impact to the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget since City Committee Members do not receive a stipend for serving on the various committees.
LEGAL REVIEW:
The City Attorney has reviewed this report and has approved it as to form.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS AND PRIORITIES:
This item is administrative in nature.
CONCLUSION:
Staff recommends:
1. Mayor Pro Tem Chavez make one (1) member appointment to the Animal Services Committee with a term expiration of April 2027.
2. The City Council confirm Hank Castignetti as the Orange County Model Engineers (OCME) City liaison to the Fairview Park Steering Committee.
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City of Costa Mesa Application to the Animal Services Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Full Name:
Brian Buckner
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Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I'm a long time resident of Costa Mesa and highly involved in many pet rescue organizations.
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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? To provide services to animals in need.
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Optional Resume:
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City of Costa Mesa Application to the Animal Services Committee (2025) 1 / 3
Q1
Full Name:
Randi Miller
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I am eager to serve on the Animal Services Committee because I have a deep passion for animal welfare and believe in the importance of promoting humane treatment, responsible pet ownership, and community engagement regarding animal care. My personal commitment to animal advocacy, along with my background in animal welfare has provided me with the skills and perspective necessary to contribute meaningfully to the committee's efforts.
I have experience in volunteering at animal shelters, working with animal rescue organizations, or participating in animal-related advocacy campaigns. Additionally, my skills, such as communication, organizational skills, and experience with policy development will allow me to effectively collaborate with fellow committee members to address issues related to animal services in our community.
I am confident that my qualifications, combined with my passion for animal welfare, would make me a valuable asset to the Animal Services Committee. Thank you for considering my application. #2#2
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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? As a potential member of the Animal Services Committee, I am particularly interested in initiatives that promote animal welfare, community education, and effective policy development. Some ideas and projects that I believe would be beneficial include:
Expanding Community Education Programs: Developing programs to educate the public on responsible pet ownership, including spaying/neutering, proper care, and training. This could include school outreach, workshops, or informational campaigns aimed at preventing pet overpopulation and improving the relationship between animals and owners.
Improving Adoption and Foster Programs: Supporting and enhancing local shelters' adoption and foster programs to increase the chances of animals finding permanent homes. This could involve streamlining the adoption process, increasing awareness of adoptable pets, or providing additional resources to foster families.
Supporting Low-Cost Veterinary Services: Partnering with local veterinary clinics to offer low-cost or subsidized spay/neuter and wellness clinics for low-income families. This would help reduce the number of unwanted animals and prevent unnecessary euthanasia.
Promoting Animal Welfare Legislation: Working on advocating for stronger animal protection laws, such as stricter regulations on pet breeding, pet stores, and puppy mills. I am particularly interested in exploring policy changes that prevent animal cruelty and ensure better care for all animals in our community.
Developing a Volunteer Network: Building a strong volunteer network that can assist with everything from animal rescue efforts to events that raise awareness about animal issues. This would help increase community involvement and support for the committee’s mission.
I am excited about the potential to contribute to projects that not only improve the lives of animals but also foster a more compassionate and informed community.
Q5
Optional Resume:
Respondent skipped this question
Q6
Contact Information:Note: This contact information will not be posted on the City's website or distributed to the public.
However, this information is still subject to release pursuant to the California Public Records Act.
Name: Randi Miller
Address:
Address 2:
City/Town:
ZIP/Postal Code:
Email Address:
Phone (cell):
Q7
Signature Required:
By checking this box and typing my name below, I am
electronically signing my application.
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City of Costa Mesa Application to the Animal Services Committee (2025) 1 / 2
Q1
Full Name:
Anke Secrest
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I am an animal lover and have volunteered for rescues. We have rescue animals at home Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I think license fees for unneutered dogs should be high to help pet owners that are otherwise not able to afford to get their animals neutered.
More apartments and rental properties need to allow pets to help get animals out of the shelters.
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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Full Name:
Becca Walls
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I have been an active member of the animal service committee since it began in 2018. I was the chair for 5 years and the vice chair for one. I have lead in various ad hoc committees including on education, volunteering, and TNR. I am currently championing TNR for Costa Mesa. As one of only 2 original members, I deeply understand the history and progression of animal services in Costa Mesa. I have also volunteered hands on in animal rescue for over 8 years and taken courses and attended animal welfare conferences. I have networked with other rescues, shelters, and animal welfare groups to expand my knowledge on animal welfare and to stay up to date on current trends. I have coordinated and ran over 100 adoption events, conducted multiple low cost or free vaccine and microchip clinics, written articles for Costa Mesa's "The Scoop" animal newsletter, promoted and participated in multiple Costa Mesa animal related events. I would like to continue on the ASC to follow up on the new developments with TNR and continue to be an advocate for the animals of Costa Mesa.
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? TNR is a priority. This not only includes ordinance changes but also a great deal of community education and outreach. Once legal, there will also be other opportunities for advocacy and grant initiatives to support this process. I have attended animal welfare conferences and learned about new ideas for increased licensure, disease management, sheltering services, and other topics that could be beneficial in Costa Mesa. I would like to see an increase in licensure and microchips within Costa Mesa. These are vital steps to ensuring animals are safely returned to the people who love them. #4#4
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City of Costa Mesa Application to the Animal Services Committee (2025) 1 / 2
Q1
Full Name:
Christina Poulos
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I have previously served on the Animal Services Committee. I am a long time resident of Costa Mesa, an animal lover, and an animal owner.
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Finding good homes for the many animals who come in through Animal Services, public education and out-reach.
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City of Costa Mesa Application to the Animal Services Committee (2025) 1 / 2
Q1
Full Name:
Kalvin Alvarez
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
Serving on the Animal Services Committee has been one of the most rewarding ways I’ve contributed to the City of Costa Mesa, and I’m ready to continue building on that work. During my previous term, I supported efforts such as establishing the City’s bee ordinance, allowing residents to register and own bees responsibly. I’ve worked on animal services at both the city and county levels. While at the Orange County Board of Supervisors, I was assigned to animal services during the COVID-19 pandemic. I helped promote responsible adoptions at a time when shelters were facing high intake and return rates. Currently, I work for the City of Irvine, where animal services are managed through the Police Department, similar to Costa Mesa. My work isn’t done. With our permanent shelter not yet open, we need strong oversight to ensure Priceless Pets meets its contract obligations. I also see a real opportunity to strengthen fundraising through the Costa Mesa Foundation to expand services and ease the burden on taxpayers. I’m ready to return to the Committee with bold ideas, a clear sense of responsibility, and a drive to deliver results for our City. #4#4
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Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? My goals and priorities for the Animal Services Committee include:
1. Holding Priceless Pets accountable to their contract: Priceless Pets must fully meet the standards and commitments outlined in their submitted Request for Proposal. The Committee is responsible for providing strong oversight, ensuring transparency, and making sure the organization follows through on the commitments made to the City Council and our community.
2. Improving CM Bark Park: This park is a beloved community space, but it faces challenges, especially regarding parking and accessibility. I want to explore options to enhance the visitor experience for our residents.
3. Expand fundraising to reduce the burden on taxpayers: The Committee should pursue new fundraising opportunities, including leveraging the Costa Mesa Foundation or creating a new nonprofit support channel tied to shelter services. Donations can fund valuable programs like free pet food distributions, discounted adoption events, and other community-based services, providing support to residents while easing the financial load on the City’s general fund.
Q5
Optional Resume:
Respondent skipped this question
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Contact Information:Note: This contact information will not be posted on the City's website or distributed to the public.
However, this information is still subject to release pursuant to the California Public Records Act.
Name: Kalvin Alvarez
Address:
City/Town:
ZIP/Postal Code:
Email Address:
Phone (cell):
Q7
Signature Required:
By checking this box and typing my name below, I am
electronically signing my application.
Q8
Full Name:
Kalvin Alvarez
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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
Q1
Full Name:
Olivia M Eimers
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I am writing to express my interest in joining the Animal Services committee. As an experienced dog owner and active participant in organizing dog-related events in my neighborhood, I believe I can contribute valuable insights and energy to the committee’s work.
I have successfully organized a number of dog-related events such as [mention any specific events you’ve organized, such as pack walks, holiday pawrades in my neighborhood but also to local businesses , which has allowed me to cultivate strong relationships with local pet owners and businesses, and further my ability to engage the community.
I look forward to the possibility of working together to support our community. Thank you for considering my application.
Sincerely,
Olivia Eimers
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I am interested in participating in any existing events the committee has created along with creating new events.
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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Full Name:
Carlos Salampessy
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee,
Housing and Public Service Grants Committee,
Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
Hello! Ive worked for a Licensed Commercial Architect as an Intern for the City of Murrieta in Riverside county for a year. I am an electrical engineer student looking to become licensed for urban development and I would like to take the steps forward in being involved in urban development as i finish school and work full-time.
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I would like to be involved in anything that is related to my studies which is traffic engineering or electrical planning and consulting. I would really like to be under some engineering to get some engineering hours and continue with my involvement in city development.
Q5
Optional Resume:
RESUME_3_2025.pdf (42.7KB)
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Profile
My Name is Carlos Aaron Salampessy and I am 27 years old. I’m currently studying for a BS Electrical Engineering at Arizona State University. I am currently working as a CNC operator manufacturing optical lenses. At the moment I want to continue my trade skills as an optician to support my education, and obtain my Professional Engineering License.
Experience
Optician III; MKS Instruments/Newport Optics — 2024-current Operating CNC spindle machines to polish small optical lenses for various equipment and instruments.
CNC Operator; Survival Systems International — 2024-2024 CNC Operator for HAAS and FANUC CNC machines. Programmed and setup contracts for Sikorsky aluminum parts and legacy steel parts for the company’s main product, lifeboats.
Optician/Crystal Growth Technician; Coherent Corp./II-VI Aerospace & Defense — 2022-2024
Technician and optician for the fabrication of optics and laser technology for military- grade equipment. Worked on a HAAS CNC machine and eccentric spindles for abrasion of materials. Monitored and and track the production of crystals using crucible furnaces. Reason for leaving: Company lay offs.
AutoCAD Designer; Empire Design Group, inc. — 2021-2022 Part-time Internship. Design As-built and Conceptual architectural plans for Residential and Commercial buildings and structures under Licensed Architect.
Reason for leave: Internship.
Stock Associate; Dollar Tree, Inc. — 2015-2020
Part-time working freight and stocking inventory. I worked on and off as I went to school full-time, and worked part-time while continually attended school part-time.
Painter; Absolute Painting — 2017-2019
Full-time during the Summer. Painted homes and landscaping both interior and exterior under Contracted Painter.
Education
Vista Murrieta High School; Murrieta, CA
Skills
-C++ 2015
-Assembly Language
-AutoCAD 2021 & 2015
-MATLab 2024
-Microsoft Office
-Google Drive
-HAAS CNC
-FANUC CNC
-MasterCAM
-ASF Furnace operations
-Construct and read
Engineering and
Architectural plans
-Hand Crane Operation
and Safety
CARLOS SALAMPESSY
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High School Diploma — 2015
Mt. San Jacinto Community College; San Jacinto, CA
AA Liberal Arts - Mathematics and Science — 2016-2020
Arizona State University; Phoenix, AZ
BS Electrical Engineering — 2021-2025
Projects
Architect Projects:
Commercial and Residential Projects and presentations available upon request.
Optician Projects:
Participated in a commercial breakthrough for efficient development of polishing for optics. The breakthrough used cerium oxide polishing compound with Sodium Hydroxide to improve the polishing process from 14 days to 1 day. Participated in the process to polish the surface with different abrasive compounds and test which compound can successfully be polished cost-effectively. 420
City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
Q1
Full Name:
SYED ZIA HUSSAIN
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee,
Active Transportation Committee,
Fairview Park Steering Committee,
Finance and Pension Advisory Committee,
Housing and Public Service Grants Committee,
Traffic Impact Fee Ad Hoc Committee
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I am undergraduate in Urban Planning and becoming a part of the Costa Mesa City Committee can help me understand and learn more about the real-world projects and issues faced by the City.
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I would like to incorporate my studies and would like to participate in the best of my abilities and knowledge to contribute to the best possible feedback and input I can provide.
Q5
Optional Resume:
SZH-URP-CM.pdf (400.4KB)
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City of Costa Mesa, CA |
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Devoted and team-oriented ESFJ personality type with over 2 years of hands-on involvement in, urban planning, community involvement, and project supervision. Described as warm-hearted and paying attention to clients, and do well with team members in the effort to accomplish defined objectives. Skilled in data analysis, organizing and conducting research, preparing data visualization of research finding of projects in compliance with municipal codes and policies. Expert in performing practical studies like social survey, or case study of urban environment. Seeking to adopt practical experience and utility-focused mind-set towards achieving defined project goals.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning 2025 Cal Poly Pomona, California, United States
Associate Degree in Architecture 2019 Orange Coast College. California, United States
Associate Degree in Event Management 2016 Orange Coast College. California, United States
RECREATIONAL PROJECTS
Creative Brain (After School Program) Feb - updated Teach classes for Art, animation, and music at the Advanced Learning Academy, Santa Ana, CA.
Community Service Leader II | City of Costa Mesa (Recreational Dept) Part-Time Jan – Mar 2024 Supporting the R.O.C.K after-school program by actively positive learning environment and Demonstrating self-motivation and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues and program participants. Assisting in on-field program planning and maintaining detailed records, including daily schedules, logbooks, and work hours. Supervising student check-ins and check-outs, coordinating activities, conducting fire drills, and providing assistance with homework, arts and crafts, and recreational games.
Student Connect SoCal Community Outreach | SCAG Project May 2023 – Jun 2023 Engaged with the public to encourage survey participation and conducted interactive street events to gather community feedback. Researched potential locations for future surveys and provided strategic recommendations to enhance outreach efforts.
INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE
Planning Aide Intern | Cal Poly Pomona Facility Planning and Management, CA Maintained accurate records and organized files to ensure efficient access to project documentation and information as may be needed. Conducted cold calls to gather relevant data, created detailed figure-ground drawings, and performed comprehensive site and data analyses to support project planning.
Prepared and printed architectural drawings, authored detailed reports, and handled various administrative tasks to assist in daily operations.
Administrative Intern | City of Tustin Department of Community Planning, Tustin, CA Reviewed variance applications, conditional permits, and design reviews to ensure compliance with planning standards and regulations. Conducted quality control checks and updated code files to maintain accuracy and consistency within project documentation. Analysed and evaluated General Plans, zoning ordinances, subdivision plans, and environmental reports to support informed decision- making.
SKILLS
Communication | Interpersonal Relation | People Management | Project Support | Report Writing | Urban Planning | Urban Design | MS Office | SketchUp | Rhino | AutoCAD | Adobe Creative Suite | Micro-Station | ArcGIS | InDesign | Research | Customer Service | Marketing and Sales | Organizational Skills | General Clerical Tasks | Data Management | Data Entry | Data Visualization
MEMBERSHIP
Member of Mobile Housing Committee, City of Costa Mesa, CA American Planning Association
ACHIEVEMENT:
Fonder of “Smart City Developers” (Students and young professionals NP organization. Organize seminars, produce documentaries, and community development projects)
Smart City Developers - YouTube
(channel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6hnuY80V_PM&t=18s
https://www.youtube.com/@ocsmartcitydevelopers6812
Member of Mobile House Park Advisory Committee at City of Costa Mesa 422
City of Costa Mesa Application to the Animal Services Committee (2025) 1 / 2
Q1
Full Name:
Amber Watnik
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I've been volunteering and coordinating fosters for a local animal shelter since 2020 so I have a working knowledge of the needs and processes of animal rescue groups. I also served two years as secretary on a national board in my industry so I understand non-profit organizations and committee functionality. I want to use these experiences to help the city make decisions that best serve our animal population.
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? I have no specific projects to bring forward, but want to learn about the variety of services we offer and hear what the community is requesting.
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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Full Name:
Dana S. Lavin
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I was on the original committee when it started. Covid hit and I became a homebody. Now I am ready to continue my work. I am an animal lover both domestic and wildlife. Helping Costa Mesa with programs and assistance for the safety & wellbeing of these animals is important to me
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Public education. Working to engage the community in what we do, what they can do and what services are available to them. Help to find and implement an actual shelter in the city.
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City of Costa Mesa Application for City Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Full Name:
Mackenzie "Kenzie" Huth
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee
Q3
Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I am well connected to the volunteer TNR community in OC, including Ladan at Friends of Normie. I want to be more involved in a way that helps link volunteers to the city in order to help tackle the feral cat problem in Costa Mesa.
Q4
As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? TNR of feral cat colonies. If we can control the feral colonies, then coyotes will be less attracted to our residential areas and our pet dogs and cats will be more safe.
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City of Costa Mesa Application to the Animal Services Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Full Name:
Rhonda J. Christlieb
Q2
Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
I see the pet animal population out of control and would like to be part of the solution to the problem.
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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Free or Reduced cost Spaying/neutering, vaccinations and vet care. Fines and criminal prosecution for pet owners who abuse, hoard or kill animals.
Educating the public why spaying/neutering is good for their pet and our city (county & state).
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City of Costa Mesa Application to the Animal Services Committee (2025) 1 / 2
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Full Name:
Debra Lee
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Indicate the name of the Committee you are interested in serving on:
Animal Services Committee
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Indicate why you wish to serve on this Committee. Provide any experience or qualifications you may possess that you think would be beneficial to this Committee. A resume (optional) may be attached.
The problem of feline over population is in dire need of action and solution. I want to be part of that solution.
My nonprofit urban cat rescue 501(c)(3) has been rescuing pockets of feral over population, For the last four years. I have firsthand experience in TNR.
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As a Committee member, what ideas or projects are of interest to you? Programs that educate the public in the importance of spay and neutering. Promoting low cost spay and neutering to help prevent problems. Fund raising to help the cause.
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