2017 12 19 HA Minutes Special MeetingHOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Page 1 of 2 DECEMBER 19, 2017
SPECIAL MEETING
HOUSING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2017
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at 5:24 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
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS --- None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.APPROVE MINUTES OF SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING
AUTHORITY AND LA QUINTA HOUSING COMMISSION DATED NOVEMBER 20,
2017
2. APPROVE FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE REPORT FOR WASHINGTON STREET
APARTMENTS FOR YEAR END JUNE 30, 2017
3. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO EXTEND THE PERIOD FOR DEVELOPMENT OR
DISPOSITION OF PROPERTIES TRANSFERRED FROM THE FORMER
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA AS THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR, PURSUANT TO HEALTH AND SAFETY
CODE 34176.1 (e) [RESOLUTION NO. HA 2017-005]
MOTION --- A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Evans/Radi to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1.SELECT HOUSING AUTHORITY CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON FOR
2018
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SPECIAL MEETING
The Authority waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s
Office.
MOTION --- A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Radi/Evans to
select Authority Members Sanchez and Peña to serve as Chairperson and Vice-
Chairperson, respectively, for a period of one year. Motion passed unanimously.
2. APPROVE FUNDING FOR AREA HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM
Management Specialist Ferreira presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
The Authority discussed the Housing Commission’s recommendation to remove the
$20,000 cap restriction on rental assistance; the importance to maximize funds and
take advantage of Desert Healthcare District’s homeless services matching funds
program; and the valuable services provided to the community by Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission, Martha’s Village and Kitchen, and Path of Life Ministries.
MOTION --- A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Evans/Radi to
approve Option No. 2 funding for area homeless prevention program consisting of
additional $259,000 annual contributions, bringing the City’s total annual
contributions for each agency to $103,000. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION --- None
PUBLIC HEARINGS --- None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS --- None
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS --- None
REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS --- None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Authority Members
Evans/Radi to adjourn this meeting at 5:45 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
PAM NIETO, Deputy Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
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