2017 02 07 HA Minutes Special MeetingHOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES 1 FEBRUARY 7, 2017
SPECIAL MEETING
HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2017
A special meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at 3:04 p.m.
by Chairperson Fitzpatrick.
PRESENT: Authority Members: Evans, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Chairperson Fitzpatrick
ABSENT: None
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 was made by the Authority Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR THE SIX PROPERTIES LISTED
BELOW
HOUSING AUTHORITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: OWNERS AS LISTED BELOW
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
1. 46300 DUNE PALMS ROAD – ENGLISH CONGREGATION OF JEHOVAH’S
WITNESSES
2. 46400 DUNE PALMS ROAD (PORTIONS) – CHIN FAMILY PROPERTIES,
LIMITED
3. 46400 DUNE PALMS ROAD, UNIT 58 – LETICIA ARIAS
4. 46400 DUNE PALMS ROAD, UNIT 83 – JOSE AND IMELDA BENAVIDES
5. 46400 DUNE PALMS ROAD, UNIT 82 – MARIA C. MARRUFO
6. 46400 DUNE PALMS ROAD, UNIT 84 – GARCIA ROMERO
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING AND
MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:04 P.M.
CHAIRPERSON FITZPATRICK RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE HOUSING
AUTHORITY MEETING AT 6:34 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
Authority Attorney Ihrke reported no actions were taken in Closed Session that require
reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act).
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES 2 FEBRUARY 7, 2017
SPECIAL MEETING
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JANUARY 17, 2017
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Evans/Radi to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION – None
STUDY SESSION
1. REVIEW WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS DRAFT RELOCATION PLAN
Housing Consultant Jon McMillen presented the staff report, which is on file in the City
Clerk’s Office.
Authority Members discussed the Housing Commission’s unpreparedness to review
the item at their February 1, 2017, special meeting, and the Commission’s request to
hold a subsequent meeting to review the item; the total number of units to be
rehabilitated – 72 units; making the proposed relocation plan available for public
review to start the 30-day public review period on February 8, 2017; making it
available in both English and Spanish languages; staff arranging weekly informational
meetings at the on-site office to answer any questions the residents may have; the
publication of a quarterly newsletter to keep the residents informed of the project’s
progress; the affect the relocation plan will have on the residents, and the importance
of keeping them informed and being sensitive to their needs and concerns; the
importance to ensure the site manager’s presence on-site during this process; mail
delivery arrangements for the residents during their relocation; the successful
completion of the Vista Dunes Apartments project which permanently relocated 93
families; and the existing waiting list for Washington Street Apartments.
Authority Attorney Ihrke said that since the Housing Commission will review this item
subsequent to the Authority’s review tonight, staff will inform the Authority of any
comments and actions the Commission takes on this item.
The Authority concurred and directed staff to initiate the 30-day public review period
of the proposed relocation plan on February 8, 2017.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – None
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES 3 FEBRUARY 7, 2017
SPECIAL MEETING
CHAIR AND AUTHORITY MEMBERS' ITEMS – None
REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Authority Members
Radi/Evans to adjourn at 6:52 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Deputy Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority