2018 12 12 HC MinutesHOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 of 2 DECEMBER 12, 2018
REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING
HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2018
CALL TO ORDER
A regular quarterly meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission (Commission) was called to
order at 6:00 p.m. by Chair Long.
PRESENT: Commissioners Casto, Gaeta-Mejia, McDonough, and Chair Long
ABSENT: Commissioner Davidson
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair 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 DATED SEPTEMBER 12, 2018
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Casto/McDonough to approve
the Consent Calendar, as submitted. Motion Passed: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1 (Davidson).
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 HOUSING AUTHORITY YEAR-END
BUDGET
Finance Director Campos presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerks
Department.
The Commission discussed the budget summary for Housing Authority revenues and
expenditures; bond proceeds and restrictions; Washington Street Apartments project; and
Housing Authority’s roles and responsibilities.
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Gaeta-Mejia/McDonough to
receive and file fiscal year 2017/18 Housing Authority year-end budget. Motion passed: ayes 4,
noes 0, absent 1 (Davidson).
HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 of 2 DECEMBER 12, 2018
REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING
2. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 FIRST QUARTER HOUSING
AUTHORITY BUDGET REPORT
Finance Director Campos presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerks
Department.
The Commission discussed revenue and expenditure adjustments and current City investments.
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McDonough/Casto to receive and
file fiscal year 2018/19 first quarter Housing Authority budget report. Motion Passed: ayes 4,
noes 0, absent 1 (Davidson).
3. HOUSING COMMISSION CHANGE OF START TIME TO 4:00 P.M.
Assistant to the City Manager Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file in the City
Clerks Department.
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Casto/McDonough to approve
changing the start time for the Commission’s meetings from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Motion
passed: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1 (Davidson).
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS FUNDING FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Management Specialist Ferreira presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk’s
Department.
The Commission discussed fiscal year 2018/19 homelessness funding opportunities; special
funding restrictions; and shelter services.
Staff said a special Commission meeting might be scheduled in January 2019 for homeless
prevention and shelter services; and explained that the City does not offer assistance programs
for new home buyers, and these types of inquiries are directed to the County of Riverside.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
All departmental reports are on file in the City Clerk’s Department.
1. WASHINGTON STREET APARTMENTS UPDATE
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
McDonough/Casto to adjourn this meeting at 6:55 p.m. Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 0, absent
1 (Davidson).
Respectfully submitted,
Jessica Delgado, Management Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
Digitally signed by Jessica Delgado
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Quinta, ou=Finance Department,
email=jdelgado@laquintaca.gov,
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