2019 03 05 HA Special MeetingHOUSING AUTHORITY 1 March 5, 2019
SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE AND CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LA
QUINTA AND TO THE CITY CLERK/AUTHORITY SECRETARY:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Housing Authority
of the City of La Quinta is hereby called to be held on March 5, 2019, commencing
at 4:00 p.m., at La Quinta City Hall, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California for
the following purpose:
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 4,
2018
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPOINT HOUSING AUTHORITY CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-
CHAIRPERSON TO SERVE DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2019
2. APPROVE FUNDING FOR AREA HOMELESS PREVENTION
PROGRAMS
Dated: March 1, 2019 Steve Sanchez
STEVE SANCHEZ, Chairperson
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Monika Radeva, Acting Housing Authority Secretary, do hereby declare that the
foregoing notice for the Special La Quinta Housing Authority meeting of March 5,
2019, was posted on the outside entry to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle
Tampico, and on the bulletin boards at 51321 Avenida Bermudas and 78630
Highway 111 on March 1, 2019
DATED: March 1, 2019
MONIKA RADEVA, Acting Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA 1 MARCH 5, 2019
SPECIAL MEETING
HOUSING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, MARCH 5, 2019 AT 4:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Authority Members: Evans, Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, Chairperson
Sanchez
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 [AUTHORITY SECRETARY]
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION – NONE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the Housing Authority on any matter
not listed on the agenda. Please complete a "request to speak" form and limit your
comments to three minutes. The Housing Authority values your comments; however
in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on
the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by GC 54954.2(b).
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
– NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one
motion.
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Housing Authority agendas and staff
reports are available on the City’s
web site: www.laquintaca.gov
HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA 2 MARCH 5, 2019
SPECIAL MEETING
BUSINESS SESSION
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1. APPOINT HOUSING AUTHORITY CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-
CHAIRPERSON TO SERVE DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2019
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2. APPROVE FUNDING FOR AREA HOMELESS PREVENTION
PROGRAMS
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STUDY SESSION – NONE
PUBLIC HEARINGS – NONE
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – NONE
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – NONE
ADJOURNMENT
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The next regular quarterly meeting of the Housing Authority will be held on
April 16, 2019, at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 78495 Calle
Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Monika Radeva, Authority Secretary of the La Quinta Housing Authority, do
hereby declare that the foregoing agenda for the La Quinta Housing Authority
was posted near the entrance to the Council Chambers at 78495 Calle Tampico
and on the bulletin boards at 51321 Avenida Bermudas and 78630 Highway
111, on March 1, 2019.
DATED: March 1, 2019
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
Public Notices
The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special
equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk’s Office
at (760) 777-7092, twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the meeting and
accommodations will be made.
HOUSING AUTHORITY AGENDA 3 MARCH 5, 2019
SPECIAL MEETING
If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the Housing
Authority, arrangement should be made in advance by contacting the City Clerk's
Office at (760) 777-7092. A one (1) week notice is required.
If background material is to be presented to the Housing Authority during a
meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all documents, exhibits, etc.,
must be supplied to the City Clerk for distribution. It is requested that this take
place prior to the beginning of the meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Housing Authority
regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection at
the City Clerk counter at City Hall located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta,
California, 92253, during normal business hours.
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING Page 1 of 2 DECEMBER 4, 2018
HOUSING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, December 20, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at 4:00
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
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Authority Member Evans led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS –
None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 20, 2018
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. INTERVIEW CANDIDATES AND APPOINT ONE RESIDENT TO SERVE ON
THE HOUSING COMMISSION
The Authority waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s
Office.
Chairperson Sanchez explained the process the Authority follows for interviewing
and appointing residents to the Housing Commission; and invited the two
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candidates, Aileen Buckley and Veronica Gaeta-Mejia, to present their qualifications
to the Authority; Ms. Buckley was not present.
Candidate Veronica Gaeta-Mejia gave a brief presentation of their qualifications.
The Authority thanked and commended Ms. Gaeta-Mejia for her community
engagement and willingness to serve the City and give back to the community.
Authority Member Evans asked to waive the traditional ballot voting method since
only one candidate was present, and said she would like to make a motion. The
Authority concurred.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members
Evans/Fitzpatrick to appoint Veronica Gaeta-Mejia to serve on the Housing
Commission for an unexpired two-year term ending June 30, 2020. Motion passed
unanimously.
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS
The Authority requested an update on the Washington Street Apartments residents’
relocation.
Assistant to the City Manager Villalpando said approximately 25 residents have
already been relocated back into the first three buildings that have been completed;
Staff anticipates having all residents relocated back before Christmas; Staff is
providing one-on-one assistance to the residents with their relocation and is
ensuring their needs are met.
City Manager Spevacek said Staff has exercised upmost concern for the safety of
the residents, as well as with regards to inspecting the site and issuing certificates
of occupancy.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Authority Members
Radi/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 4:10 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
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City of La Quinta
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING: March 5, 2019
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPOINT HOUSING AUTHORITY CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-
CHAIRPERSON TO SERVE DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2019
RECOMMENDATION
Appoint Housing Authority Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to serve during
calendar year 2019.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On September 15, 2009, the City Council established a Housing Authority
(Authority) which adopted by-laws and established the procedure for
electing the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson.
Section 2 of the Authority by-laws states that the Authority shall annually,
at its first regular meeting held after December 30, vote to elect one of
its members as Chairperson and elect another as Vice-Chairperson.
FISCAL IMPACT – None.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The following Authority Members have held these positions since the Authority
was established in 2009:
Year Chairperson Vice-Chairperson
2013 Lee Osborne Kristy Franklin
2014 Terry Henderson Linda Evans
2015 John Peña Robert Radi
2016 Robert Radi Lee Osborne
2017 Kathleen Fitzpatrick Steve Sanchez
2018 Steve Sanchez John Peña
ALTERNATIVES
As this action is required by Authority by-laws, staff does not recommend an
alternative.
Prepared by: Monika Radeva, City Clerk
Approved by: Frank J. Spevacek, Executive Director
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City of La Quinta
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE FUNDING FOR AREA HOMELESS PREVENTION
PROGRAMS
RECOMMENDATION
Approve funding for area homeless prevention programs.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
•In 2017/18, the La Quinta Housing Authority (Authority) authorized
$259,000 to assist area homeless service providers; Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission (CVRM), Martha’s Village and Kitchen (MVK), and
Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for Path of Li fe
Ministries (POLM).
•POLM received a matching grant of $103,000 from the Desert Healthcare
District (DHD).
•DHD recently announced they have $700,000 available for matching with
a $100,000 contribution from participating organizations.
•Staff offers two funding options for consideration:
o Option 1: Invest $250,000; $83,333 to each of the providers
(MVK, CVRM and CVAG)
o Option 2: Invest $267,667; $83,333 to both MVK and CVRM, and
$100,000 to CVAG to receive DHD’s matching $100,000 that would
be used valley wide.
•The Housing Commission (Commission) met on December 12, 2018 and
reviewed the quarterly metric reports and discussed future funding
options.
FISCAL IMPACT
Should the Authority elect to invest in these programs, there is $250,000
available in the Homeless Assistance account (243-0000-60532). Additional
funding is available to appropriate from Low-Mod Housing fund balance, should
the Authority elect to go with Option 2.
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BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
November 2018, staff presented the quarterly metric reports to the
Authority for review and direction for 2018/19 Homeless Prevention
Funding. At that time, it was unclear whether DHD was going to provide
matching-funds to support the CVAG program.
Staff verified that DHD still has $700,000 available for the matching-
fund program with a minimum $100,000 contribution, and CVAG will continue
to be the fund administrator with POLM providing the homeless prevention
services. CVAG announced that during this next funding cycle, DHD’s
matching funds would be used valley-wide rather than just in the west
valley.
The Commission discussed funding options at the December 12, 2018 meeting
and were in favor of equal funding of $83,333 among the three service
providers; however, the Commission expressed support for the DHD
matching fund program should it continue.
With the Commission’s recommendation in place, staff proposes the
following funding options:
Option 1:
Invest $250,000 as follows:
•$83,333 to MVK;
•$83,333 to CVRM; and
•$83,333 to CVAG
Option 2:
Invest $267,667 as follows:
•$83,333 to MVK;
•$83,333 to CVRM; and
•$100,000 to CVAG to receive DHD’s matching $100,000.
In accordance to the approved Last and Final Recognized Obligation Payment
Schedule 20% of the annual Redevelopment Agency loan repayment are set
aside for housing programs in a restricted fund. The Low-Mod Housing Fund
currently has a balance of $1,594,360. Additional funds may be appropriated to
Homeless Assistance (243-0000-60532) from this balance.
ALTERNATIVES
The Authority may elect to proceed with one of the funding options or direct
staff with a new option.
Prepared by: Angela Ferreira, Management Specialist
Approved by: Frank J. Spevacek, Executive Director
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B2 – Homeless Service Provider Funding
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Purpose
•Consider funding option for FY 2018/19
homeless prevention service providers
Background
•2017/18 invested $259,000 in homeless
service providers:
o $103,000 - Martha’s Village & Kitchen (MVK)
o $53,000 - Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
(CVRM); $50,000 previously received
o $103,000 - CVAG/Path of Life Ministries (POL)
matched by Desert Healthcare District (DHD)
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Background
•November 2018 Authority received 2nd
quarter metric reports
•Staff requested Authority direction for
2018/19 funding
•Directed to wait on decision from DHD
regarding 2018/19 matching program
Background
•DHD offering matching fund program for 2018/19
•Minimum $100,000 contribution
•A significant program change to coverage area; encompass all of the Coachella Valley
•December 2018, Housing Commission recommended equal funding and support of matching program
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Funding Option 1
•Option 1:
o Invest $250,000
o $83,333 to MVK
o $83,333 to CVRM
o $83,333 to CVAG
Funding Option 2
•Option 2:
o Invest $267,667
o $83,333 to MVK
o $83,333 to CVRM
o $100,000 to CVAG to receive DHD’s
matching $100,000
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Conclusion
•Authority direction on 2018/19
funding