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SPECIAL MEETING
HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
TUESDAY, AUGUST 7, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at
3:05 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
CLOSED SESSION
1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT
TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 FOR VACANT
PROPERTIES LOCATED IN THE COVE BEARING ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NUMBERS (APNs) 773-223-022, 773-234-015
CITY NEGOTIATOR: FRANK J. SPEVACEK, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
PROPERTY OWNER: CITY OF LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT AND/OR
DISPOSITION OF THE PROPERTIES IDENTIFIED
AUTHORITY RECESSED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF THE MEETING
AND MOVED INTO CLOSED SESSION AT 3:06 P.M.
CHAIRPERSON SANCHEZ RECONVENED THE OPEN SESSION PORTION OF
THE AUTHORITY MEETING AT 4:37 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
REPORT ON ACTION(S) TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION:
Authority Attorney Ihrke reported no actions were taken in Closed Session that
require reporting pursuant to Government Code section 54957.1 (Brown Act).
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
– None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JULY 3, 2018
2. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CAPITAL ASSET POLICY
[RESOLUTION NO. HA 2018-003]
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Evans/Radi
to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended, with Item No. 2 adopting
Resolution No. HA 2018-003. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. INTERVIEW CANDIDATES AND APPOINT ONE RESIDENT TO
SERVE ON THE HOUSING COMMISSION
Authority Secretary Radeva presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
The following candidates gave a brief presentation of their qualifications:
Aileen Buckley
Gia Casto
Authority Members thanked the candidates for their community engagement
and willingness to serve the City.
Results of ballot vote:
Authority Member Evans – Gia Casto
Authority Member Fitzpatrick – Gia Casto
Authority Member Peña – Gia Casto
Authority Member Radi – Gia Casto
Chairperson Sanchez – Gia Casto
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Evans/Radi
to appoint Gia Casto to serve on the Housing Commission for an unexpired two-
year term ending June 30, 2020. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION – None
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – None
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS – None
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REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Authority
Members Fitzpatrick/Radi to adjourn at 4:49 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority