2019 04 16 HA Minutes Quarterly MeetingHOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Page 1 of 2 APRIL 16, 2019
QUARTERLY MEETING
HOUSING AUTHORITY
QUARTERLY MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, APRIL 16, 2019
CALL TO ORDER
A regular quarterly meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to
order at 6:09 p.m. by Chairperson Sanchez.
PRESENT: Authority Members: Evans, Fitzpatrick, Radi, Sanchez,
Chairperson Peña
ABSENT: None
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 was made by the Authority Secretary.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
– None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MARCH 5, 2019
2. APPROVE THREE MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND (1)
COACHELLA VALLEY RESCUE MISSION, (2) MARTHA’S VILLAGE
AND KITCHEN, AND (3) COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION SERVICES
3. RECEIVE AND FILE HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 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
4. RECEIVE AND FILE THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017/18 PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34328
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QUARTERLY MEETING
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members
Radi/Fitzpatrick to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion
passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION – None
STUDY SESSION – None
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – None
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS
Authority Member Evans reported on her attendance at the Veterans Expo
held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the Riverside County Fair Grounds in Indio;
spoke about the collaborative efforts between the Habitat for Humanity and
the City of Indio to provide affordable housing; requested La Quinta explore
alternatives to partner with Habitat for Humanity as well, and the Authority’s
ability to utilize available housing funds for senior and affordable housing
units.
Authority Member Sanchez suggested looking into providing veterans housing.
The Authority reached a consensus and directed Staff to schedule a Study
Session item to discuss available options on these topics. City Manager
Spevacek said the item will be scheduled for a special meeting on May 21,
2019.
REPORTS AND INFORMATION ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Authority
Members Fitzpatrick/Evans to adjourn at 6:13 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority