2017 07 12 HC MinutesHOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 JULY 12, 2017
SPECIAL MEETING
HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12, 2017
A special meeting of the Housing Commission was called to order at 6:00 p.m. by
Chairperson Rogers.
PRESENT: Commission Members Johnson, McDonough, and Chairperson
Rogers
ABSENT: Commission Members Harland and Long
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Rogers led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA – None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF MAY 17, 2017
2. APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 7, 2017
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/Rogers to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion failed due to the lack of
quorum: ayes 2, noes 0, abstain 1 (McDonough), absent 2 (Harland and Long).
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECOMMEND SALE OF PERMANENT ROADWAY AND PUBLIC UTILITIES EASEMENT
ON DUNE PALMS ROAD, SOUTH OF WESTWARD HO DRIVE (APN: 600-030-004, -
020, AND -021), TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR FUTURE ROAD WIDENING
Business Analyst Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s
Office.
The Commission discussed the Dune Palms Road widening design and construction
phases; and staff explained in detail the construction process.
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McDonough/Johnson
to recommend the sale of permanent roadway and public utilities easement on Dune
Palms Road, south of Westward Ho Drive, to the City of La Quinta for future road
widening. Motion passed – ayes 3, noes 0, abstain 0, absent 2 (Harland and Long).
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 3
HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 JULY 12, 2017
SPECIAL MEETING
STUDY SESSION
1. REVIEW HOUSING COMMISSION ACTIVITY DURING FISCAL YEAR 2016/17
Business Analyst Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file at the Clerk’s
Office.
The Commission discussed holding future meetings at different location in an effort to
increase public attendance, such as the La Quinta Wellness Center, Seasons at La
Quinta, and in north La Quinta.
DEPARTMENT REPORTS – None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None
COMMISSIONER ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McDonough/Johnson to adjourn
the meeting at 6:18 p.m. Motion passed – ayes 3, noes 0, abstain 0, absent 2 (Harland
and Long).
Respectfully submitted,
Marilyn Monreal, Management Assistant
City of La Quinta, California