2019 05 01 HC MinutesCONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1
HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY May 1 2019
A special meeting of the Housing Commission (Commission) was called to order at
4:00 p.m. by Chairperson Long.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Long led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL:
PRESENT: Commissioners Casto, Davidson, McDonough, Mejia-Gaeta, and
Chairperson Long
ABSENT: None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA - None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
ANNOUN EMLNTSI PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED MARCH 13, 2019
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Casto/Gaeta-Mejia to
approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. REVIEW AND APPROVE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE WRITE-OFF AND
UNCLAIMED PROPERTY POLICY
Finance Director Campos presented the staff report, which is on file in the City
Manager's Department.
The Commission and staff discussed the current process for accounts receivables,
details on what would be included in the accounts receivable write-off and unclaimed
property policy. The Commission expressed their positive feedback on how adopting
this policy would show best practice for the City of La Quinta.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McDonough/Davidson to
recommend Council approval of the accounts receivable write-off and unclaimed
property policy. Motion passed unanimously.
2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH
BECKY CAHA FOR HOUSING COMPLIACE AND MONTIORING
HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 1 MAY 1, 2019
SPECIAL MEETING
Assistant to City Manager Villalpando presented the staff report, which is on file in the
City Manager's Department.
The Commission asked why a form of consumer price index increase is not included in
the agreement for possible cost of living increases during the agreement. Staff
explained that a set fee for 5 years was negotiated with the City's banking services and
the contract has also been shortened to 5 years.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Casto/McDonough to
recommend approval of the contract services agreement of up to $71,000 with Becky
Caha for housing compliance and monitoring. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSSION OPTIONS FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
Finance Director Campos and Assistant to City Manager Villalpando presented the staff
report, which is on file in the City Manager's Department.
Assistant to City Manager Villalpando announced Angela Ferreira's promotion to City
Manager's Analyst.
The Commission and staff discussed the different possible options for affordable
housing projects for fiscal year 2019/20 and status of the current housing project with
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission. The Commission mentioned to staff that they would
like to continue to see innovative ideas in upcoming affordable housing development
projects.
Assistant to City Manager Villalpando gave a summary of total cost for Washington
Street Apartment (WSA) project. WSA project's total cost is 42,000,000 with the city
contributed $11,000,000 in funds and $7,000,000 in land.
The Commission requested details on the air units for WSA and the reason they were
chosen. Staff responded that they would have more details on these air units at the
next Commission meeting on Wednesday, June 12, 2019 and that this next meeting
would be Chairperson Long's last commission meeting
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - None
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
McDonough/Casto to adjourn this meeting at 4:53 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
eqully submitted,
ReVIR5 a arena M gement Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES 2 MAY 1, 2019
SPECIAL MEETING