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HOUSING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4, 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