2019 09 11 HC Minutes
HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 1 of 2 SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING
HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
A regular quarterly meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission (Commission) was called
to order at 4:00 p.m. by Vice-Chairperson McDonough.
PRESENT: Commissioners: Davidson, Gaeta-Mejia, Pacheco, and Vice-
Chairperson McDonough
ABSENT: Commissioner Casto
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice-Chairperson McDonough 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
Staff and Commissioners congratulated Commissioner Pacheco on her appointment to the
Commission.
Assistant to the City Manager Villalpando introduced City Manager McMillen, and
Management Specialist Kinley with the City Manager’s Office. City Manager McMillen and
Commissioner Pacheco provided an overview of their backgrounds, experience, and
qualifications.
1. CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS – ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF
APPOINTED MEMBERS
City Clerk Radeva provided the Commission with copies of the Commissions’ Handbook; and
gave a presentation on the roles and responsibilities of members serving on City Boards and
Commissions, and a brief overview of California state and La Quinta Municipal Code statutes
governing public meetings (Government Code Section 54950 et seq. – Brown Act),
disclosure of financial interests (Government Code Section 81000 et seq. – Political Reform
Act), conflict of interest, City’s Rules of Procedure (Council Resolution No. 2015-023),
decorum during meetings, required trainings, and the California Public Records Act
(Government Code Section 6250 et seq.).
The Commission asked City Clerk Radeva to briefly introduce herself; City Clerk Radeva
shared a brief description of her education, background, and history at the City.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JUNE 12, 2019
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Davidson/Gaeta-Mejia to
approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1
(Casto).
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1
HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 of 2 SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPOINT HOUSING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON AND VICE-CHAIRPERSON
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019/20
Commissioner Gaeta-Mejia and McDonough expressed their willingness to serve on the
Commission as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson for fiscal year 2019/20, respectively.
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Davidson/McDonough to
appoint Commissioner Gaeta-Mejia as Chairperson for fiscal year 2019/20. Motion passed:
ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1 (Casto).
Motion – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Gaeta-Mejia/Davidson to
appoint Commissioner McDonough as Vice Chairperson for fiscal year 2019/20. Motion
passed: ayes 4, noes 0, absent 1 (Castro).
STUDY SESSION
1. REVIEW 2019/20 HOUSING COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Assistant to the City Manager Villalpando announced the dates for the Commission’s regular
quarterly meetings for fiscal year 2019/20 and mentioned a possible special meeting may
be held in early October to discuss the disposition of housing property.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – None
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
1. 2019/20 SPECIAL EVENTS LINEUP
Staff provided the Commission with a handout containing information and dates on the
City’s upcoming community events for fiscal year 2019/20.
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
The Commission asked if name badges could be provided to all Commissioners for use
during City events. Staff said that name badges would be provided to the Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Davidson/Gaeta-Mejia to adjourn this meeting at 4:52 p.m. Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 0,
absent 1 (Casto).
Respectfully submitted,
Reyna Camarena, Management Assistant
City of La Quinta, California