2018 09 12 HC Minutes
HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING
HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
A regular quarterly meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission was called to order at
6:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairperson Long
PRESENT: Commissioners Casto, Davidson, Johnson, McDonough, and Vice-Chairperson
Long
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice-Chairperson Long led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA – None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS – None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 2018
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McDonough/Davidson to approve the
Consent Calendar, as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPOINT HOUSING COMMISSIONER CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018/19
Management Specialist Ferreira presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerks
Department.
The Commission recommended Vice-Chairperson Long as Chairperson and Commissioner McDonough
for Vice-Chairperson.
Assistant to the City Manager Villalpando welcomed Gia Casto to the Commission.
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Johnson/Davidson to appoint Vice-
Chairperson Long and Commissioner McDonough, to serve as Commission Chairperson and Vice-
Chairperson, respectively, for fiscal year 2018/19. Motion passed unanimously.
HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING
STUDY SESSION
1. REVIEW 2018/19 HOUSING COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Assistant to the City Manager Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file in the City
Clerk’s Department.
The Commission discussed the process for monitoring consultant invoices and fiscal year 2018/19
budget for Consultant Becky Caha.
Commissioner McDonough suggested having Consultant Beck Caha do a presentation at a future
meeting.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All departmental reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Department.
1. WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS UPDATE
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
The Commission discussed changing meeting commencing time from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Staff
explained process for the change and said it would be added to the next meeting under business
items.
Staff recommended holding a special meeting in October.
Commissioner Davidson announced she may be absent for the next regular quarterly meeting and
would inform staff ahead of time.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Davidson/McDonough to adjourn this meeting at 6:18 p.m. Motion passed unanimously
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Delgado, Management Assistant
City of La Quinta, California