2011 10 18 HA MinutesLA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
OCTOBER 18, 2011
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order by
Chairperson Franklin.
PRESENT: Board Members Adolph, Evans, Sniff, Chairperson Franklin
ABSENT: Board Member Henderson
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Evans /Adolph to approve the
Housing Authority Minutes of September 20, 2011 as submitted. Motion
carried unanimously.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DEMAND REGISTER DATED OCTOBER 18, 2011
2. RECEIVE AND FILE TREASURER'S REPORT DATED AUGUST 31,
2011
3. RECEIVE AND FILE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE REPORT DATED
AUGUST 31, 2011 AND INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORT FOR THE
QUARTER ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2011
4. RATIFICATION OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY FISCAL
YEAR 2010 -2011 ANNUAL REPORT TO THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
5. APPROVAL OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS CONTAINED WITHIN THE COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL
FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
Housing Authority Minutes 2 October 18, 2011
6. APPROVAL OF FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS FOR
WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE
30, 2011 AND 2010
MOTION - It was moved by Board Members Evans /Adolph to approve the
Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION - None
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION REGARDING WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS
Chairperson Franklin asked if the thermal chimneys are not working at
the Vista Dunes Apartments due to having to utilize a hand crank, and
expressed her concern of the residents at Washington Street
Apartments having the same challenge. Housing Consultant Jon
McMillen, RSG, confirmed that few Vista Dunes residents use the
thermal chimneys. He explained the purpose of the thermal chimneys
at Washington Street Apartments is to condense and conceal the
rooftop air conditioning units and that a switch, rather than a hand
crank, would be used to exhaust the hot air and draw in cool air from
the thermal chimney.
Chairperson Franklin stated she understands the aesthetics concern of
the equipment on the roof, and asked how much it will cost to convert
the units from a crank to a switch. Housing Consultant McMillen
explained the cost of a switch would be essentially the same as the
cost of an attic fan. The thermal chimney would also allow natural
light into the units.
ChairpersonFranklin asked if in -house washer /dryer units have been
considered to be installed, as in the summer months it is difficult for
some residents to carry laundry to the centralized facility.
Housing Consultant McMillen stated the units are very small and in
order to provide adaptable units, the bathroom in the master bedroom
had to be reduced; and explained the Coachella Valley Water District
has a concern with the increase in discharge capacity from the
individual washing machines into the sewer system.
Housing Authority Minutes 3 October 18, 2011
The Board had no further questions, and all members indicated they
were comfortable with the design as presented.
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS - None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved by Board Members
Sniff /Adolph to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously.
VERONICA J,rXONTECINO, City Clerk
City of La Qwnta, California