HomeMy WebLinkAboutRE_ DB Village Public Relations.msgHi Raymond,
Yes, we have started working on a fact sheet with some Q&As for staff so that they can prepare for any calls that come in tomorrow onward. This is just the initial piece. We know there
will be more questions to provide answers to in the coming days and weeks.
Thank you for the resources. Greg shared the LACDA resource for Section 8 participants. These are the questions we did not include in the attached Q&A document:
OTHER
Q. How will I get my mail?
1. In-person mail pick up is available at the post office; you will need photo identification such as your driver’s license or state-issued identification card. Other options for
mail service include having the post office hold your mail, and submitting a temporary forward order to a PO Box or to another address. Requests for either a mail hold or change of
address can be processed either in person at the post office or online at https://www.usps.com/globals/site-index.htm under the "Receive Mail & Packages" category.
Q. Can the City provide me legal assistance?
1. The City cannot provide legal advice to private individuals. The services of a licensed attorney at should be consulted for any legal questions or concerns. The State Bar of California
maintains a directory of Certified Lawyer Referral Services that are managed by a variety of associations, legal service programs, and other organizations. The directory is available
by visiting www.calbar.ca.gov/lrs<http://www.calbar.ca.gov/lrs>, calling (866) 44-CA-LAW (866-442-2529), or emailing
Q. Is there any financial assistance to help me with renting a new place?
1. If you have renter’s insurance, be sure to review your policy. Most policies cover additional living expenses if your home is uninhabitable for a number of reasons.
*Ask if they are a Section 8 participant – If they answer yes, suggest that they contact the Los Angeles County Development Authority at (626) 262-4511 to obtain a list of available
rentals that match their rent range.
Thank you also for letting us know the HOA will be sharing questions it has received that are meant for the City to answer. It’s going to be important to specify which entity/individual
will be addressing which questions/concerns – City, HOA, landlord.
At the end of the attached Q&A we created a “who to call” reference that we need to expand on.
Greg, Raymond: Please review what we have so far and make any changes you see fit or suggest additional questions we should include. We would like to send something to staff before the
end of today.
Cecilia Arellano
City of Diamond Bar | Public Information Coordinator
t 909 839-7056 | carellano@diamondbarca.gov<mailto:carellano@diamondbarca.gov>
From: Raymond Tao <RTao@DiamondBarCA.Gov>
Sent: Thursday, September 30, 2021 10:59 AM
To: Marsha Roa <MRoa@DiamondBarCA.Gov>
Cc: Cecilia Arellano <CArellano@DiamondBarCA.Gov>; Greg Gubman <GGubman@DiamondBarCA.Gov>
Subject: DB Village Public Relations
Good morning Marsha,
Just wanted to touch bases with you. I am planning to tag the homes upon approval from the City Attorney’s office. I am also attending a virtual town hall for the HOA Monday at 1 pm.
I’m sure the question of “What is the city going to do for me?” is going to come up. I started to look at some resources that may be helpful. I don’t know if your group has started
putting stuff together in case questions arise. I believe the HOA is also going to forward me questions they’ve been asked thus far which I’ll share later. Here are the resources
I found.
LA County Housing Resource Center – Listing of low income/section 8 housing:
https://www.socialserve.com/la_county/Resources.html?ch=LAC
Resources for section 8, public housing, and homelessness:
https://www.lacda.org/
Landlord federal assistance:
https://www.consumerfinance.gov/
Let me know if you have anything you’re working on for forwarding to residents in need.
Raymond Tao l Building Official
City of Diamond Bar l Building and Safety Division
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overings or roof coverings.
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4. Faulty Materials in all buildings on the Property caused by failure to maintain construction materials in good and safe condition. (See, UHC §1001.10)
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5. Inadequate sanitation in all buildings on the Property including infestation of insects (termites), visible mold growth, and general dilapidation or improper maintenance.
(See, H&S Code §17920.3(a))
17920.3.
Any building or portion thereof including any dwelling unit, guestroom or suite of rooms, or the premises on which the same is located, in which there exists any of the following listed
conditions to an extent that endangers the life, limb, health, property, safety, or welfare of the public or the occupants thereof shall be deemed and hereby is declared to be a substandard
building:
(a) Inadequate sanitation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Lack of, or improper water closet, lavatory, or bathtub or shower in a dwelling unit.
(2) Lack of, or improper water closets, lavatories, and bathtubs or showers per number of guests in a hotel.
(3) Lack of, or improper kitchen sink.
(4) Lack of hot and cold running water to plumbing fixtures in a hotel.
(5) Lack of hot and cold running water to plumbing fixtures in a dwelling unit.
(6) Lack of adequate heating.
(7) Lack of, or improper operation of required ventilating equipment.
(8) Lack of minimum amounts of natural light and ventilation required by this code.
(9) Room and space dimensions less than required by this code.
(10) Lack of required electrical lighting.
(11) Dampness of habitable rooms.
(12) Infestation of insects, vermin, or rodents as determined by a health officer or, if an agreement does not exist with an agency that has a health officer, the infestation can be
determined by a code enforcement officer, as defined in Section 829.5 of the Penal Code, upon successful completion of a course of study in the appropriate subject matter as determined
by the local jurisdiction.
(13) Visible mold growth, as determined by a health officer or a code enforcement officer, as defined in Section 829.5 of the Penal Code, excluding the presence of mold that is minor
and found on surfaces that can accumulate moisture as part of their properly functioning and intended use.
(14) General dilapidation or improper maintenance.
(15) Lack of connection to required sewage disposal system.
(16) Lack of adequate garbage and rubbish storage and removal facilities, as determined by a health officer or, if an agreement does not exist with an agency that has a health officer,
the lack of adequate garbage and rubbish removal facilities can be determined by a code enforcement officer as defined in Section 829.5 of the Penal Code.
6. Structures that are unsafe, insanitary, or deficient because of inadequate maintenance or dangerous to human life. (See CBC §116).
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Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become unsafe, insanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress<https://up.codes/viewer/california/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#m
eans_of_egress> facilities<https://up.codes/viewer/california/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#facility>, inadequate light and ventilation<https://up.codes/viewer/california/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definiti
ons#ventilation>, or that constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous<https://up.codes/viewer/california/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#dangerous> to human life or the public
welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe,
as the building official<https://up.codes/viewer/california/ibc-2018/chapter/2/definitions#building_official> deems necessary and as provided for in this section. A vacant structure
that is not secured against entry shall be deemed unsafe.
Raymond Tao l Building Official
City of Diamond Bar l Building and Safety Division
21810 Copley Drive l Diamond Bar, CA 91765-4178
909.839.7021 l 909.396.7486 (f)
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