2018 06 19 HA Minutes Special Meeting
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Page 1 of 3 JUNE 19, 2018
SPECIAL MEETING
HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at 8:59 p.m.
by Chairperson Sanchez.
PRESENT: Authority Members: Evans, Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Chairperson Sanchez
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 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DATED JUNE 5, 2018
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Fitzpatrick/Peña
to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. ADOPT A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 BUDGET
[RESOLUTION NO. HA 2018-002]
Housing 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 Peña/Evans to
adopt Resolution No. HA 2018-002 approving the La Quinta Housing Authority Fiscal
Year 2018/19 Budget as recommended:
A RESOLUTION OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVING A BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
Motion passed unanimously.
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SPECIAL MEETING
2. REMAND TO THE HOUSING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BECKY CAHA FOR HOUSING
COMPLIANCE AND MONITORING SERVICES
City Attorney Ihrke presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Authority discussed that Commissioners are required to attend the California state
required ethics and compliance trainings; Commissioner Johnson has attended all
required trainings; Commissioner Johnson was aware that this remand was being
recommended.
City Attorney Ihrke would attend the next Housing Commission meeting and would
issue written communications to the Housing Commissioners reminding them of the
Brown Act laws and regulations. Mr. Ihrke said it was the City’s standard practice to
inform all new commissioners of the applicable state and municipal laws while serving
on a commission, and to make sure each commissioner is aware that they are subject
to these laws.
Authority discussion followed regarding implementing an acknowledgement form for
each commissioner to sign that they were made aware of the laws and regulations
they are subject to while serving on a City commission, that they understand the rules,
and agree to obey by the rules; the consequences associated with violation of these
rules; violation of the rules is not acceptable; possible commissioner removal from
service due to state and municipal law violations; right to due process; severity of
Brown Act violations; the City provides commissioners with materials outlining these
laws and rules – the “Commissioners’ Handbook.”
Authority Member Radi asked staff to schedule an interview with Housing
Commissioner Johnson to give him an opportunity to provide the Authority with an
explanation for his apparent discussion of a Commission item with a majority of the
Commissioners prior to the meeting being called to order, contrary to the Brown Act.
Council concurred.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Fitzpatrick/Radi to
remand to the La Quinta Housing Commission, as a business session item,
Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Becky Caha for
Housing Compliance and Monitoring Services. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION – None
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All reports are on file in the Clerk’s Office.
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Page 3 of 3 JUNE 19, 2018
SPECIAL MEETING
1. CORAL MOUNTAIN TRAIL HOMELESS PROGRAM
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS – None
REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS – None
CLOSED SESSION
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Authority Members
Evans/Radi to adjourn at 9:08 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Acting Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority