Title
Adopt a Resolution to Approve a Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan for the Proposed Interim Navigation Center/Shelter Project at the Nimitz Motel Located at 555 Lewelling Blvd
Staffreport
COUNCIL PRIORITY
* Housing and Homelessness
* Race and Equity Initiatives
SUMMARY
Because the City will use State and federal funds to acquire the Nimitz Motel located at 555 Lewelling Blvd for the purposes of developing an interim navigation center/shelter and future conversion to permanent supportive housing for the unhoused, the City must comply with applicable State and federal relocation regulations and guidelines for noticing and assistance. The City has determined two (2) households may be permanently displaced and are eligible for relocation assistance.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a Resolution to approve a Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan (Relocation Plan) for the proposed acquisition and rehabilitation of the Nimitz Motel into an interim navigation center/shelter.
BACKGROUND
The City entered into a purchase and sale agreement to purchase the Nimitz Motel in March 2022. Because the motel is active and has regular customers, the City understood that relocation requirements would apply and hired Autotemp, an experienced acquisition and relocation firm, to ensure that the City complies with State and federal relocation requirements.
Two households in the motel are eligible for residential relocation assistance. One of the households is the on-site manager for the Nimitz Motel. Autotemp sent both households mandatory General Information Notices in late March 2022. There are also two businesses operating at the motel: a restaurant and a tailor shop, the latter is owned by the motel owner. Both businesses are not eligible for relocation assistance, but staff will bring forward to the City Council later in 2023 recommendations to assist the restaurant.
Analysis
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