2019 03 13 HC MinutesCONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1
HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
A regular quarterly meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission (Commission)
was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairperson Long.
PRESENT: Commissioners: Casto, Davidson, Gaeta-Mejia, McDonough, and
Chair Long
ABSENT: Commissioner Davidson
COMMISSIONER DAVIDSON JOINED THE MEETING AT 4: 03 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner McDonough led the audience in the pledge of allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Joan Sanka, La Quinta, Seasons resident - Introduced herself
and requested information on who to contact regarding adding walk-in shower into
the Seasons complex units. She expressed her concerns about insufficient handicap
parking at the Indio County Fairgrounds and Old Town La Quinta's farmers market.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. HOUSING CONSULTANT INFORMATION
City of La Quinta Housing consultant Becky Caha was introduced by Assistant to the
City Manager Villalpando. Becky Caha gave a brief discussion on her background
and continued with explaining what her job duties as a housing consultant intel.
Items covered were taking care of calls for notice that went out making housing
property owner's aware that STVR's are not allowed by covenance. Also, Calls have
increased for Water Colors (55 plus) requesting information on qualifications and
making sure sellers are selling to income qualified buyers and making sure that all
covenance stay in place.
Assistant to the City Manager Villalpando and Management Specialist Angela
Ferreira discussed the RFQ (7 yr. term) re-evaluation for Becky Caha's position
which is due June 30th, 2019.
The Commission recommended the fee schedule be updated with current market
rates. The Commission thanked Becky for coming.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MINUTES OF December 12, 2018
Motion - A motion was made by Commissioner Davidson and seconded by
Commissioner McDonough. Motion passed unanimously.
2. RECOMMEND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY RECEIVE AND FILE THE LA
QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
2017/18 PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 34328 -
Motion - A motion was made by Commissioner Casto and seconded by
Commissioner Davidson. Motion passed unanimously.
3. RECOMMEND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY RECEIVE AND FILE HOUSING
SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 17/18 REGARDING
THE LOW- AND MODERATE -INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION
34176.1 (F) FOR THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY -
Motion - A motion was made by Commissioner Casto and seconded by
Commissioner Gaeta-Mejia. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION - None
STUDY SESSION
1. VERBAL UPDATE ON 2018/19 HOUSING AUTHORITY BUDGET AND
REVIEW 2019/20 BUDGET PROCESS
Finance Director Campos presented the staff report, which is on file in the City
Manager's Department.
The Commission and staff discussed Housing Authority Budget processing and
timeline; the 2018/19 Second Quarter fund Summary for Homelessness
Adjustment, Redevelopment D Agency Loan Repayment, and Bonds for Washington
Street Apartments (WSA) Rehabilitation and Expansion. Finance Director Campos
requested a special meeting to be held on May 1,2019 for another review on budget
prior to Council adoption.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
Staff provided homeless funding fiscal year 18/19 brief update
1. HOMELESS FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 18/19
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Assistant to City Manager Villalpando and Management Specialist Angela Ferreira
provided an update on current homeless funding programs including matching
funds program with Coachella Valley Association of Government, Martha's Village,
and Coachella Valley Rescue Mission.
COMMISSION E RS' IT MS
Chair Long inquired about installation of shower grab bars for (WSA). Assistant to
the City Manager Villalpando responded that a meeting with Coachella Valley
Housing Commission (CVHC) would be held in two weeks regarding installation of
shower grab bars.
Commissioner Casto asked why walk-in showers were not installed at (WSA).
Assistant to City Manager Villalpando explained the American Disabilities Act (ADA)
guidelines and stated only (ADA) units can have walk in showers.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
McDonough/Davidson to adjourn this meeting at 5:03 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
esp Ily submitted,
Reyna amareenaa,,'Wag ment Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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