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SPECIAL HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at 4:00 p.m.
by Chairperson Fitzpatrick.
PRESENT: Authority Members: Evans, Peña, Radi, Sanchez, Chairperson Fitzpatrick
ABSENT: None
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 was read by the Authority Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Authority Member Evans led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Brian Nava, Sunline Transit Agency – Mr. Nava spoke on the
upcoming 11th Annual Fill the Bus Food Drive taking place on Thursday November 16th
from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mr. Nava requested that the City help in promoting the drive.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
CONSENT CALENDAR - None
BUSINESS SESSION
1.INTERVIEW AND APPOINT ONE MEMBER TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION
(open: one Tenant age 62+ to fill a term ending June 30, 2020)
The Authority waived the presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the City
Clerk’s Office.
Chairperson Fitzpatrick thanked Ms. Davidson for her willingness to serve the City, and
explained the process the Authority follows in conducting interviews and appointing
members.
The Authority members thanked Ms. Davidson for her application and her willingness
to serve the City of La Quinta.
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MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Evans/Peña to
appoint Gwendolyn Davidson to serve as a Housing Commissioner for an unexpired
term ending in June 2020. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION – None
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – None
CHAIR AND AUTHORITY MEMBERS' ITEMS – None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Authority Members
Peña/Sanchez to adjourn at 4:08 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
PAM NIETO, Acting Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
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