2019 10 09 HC MinutesCONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1
HOUSING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 9 2019
A special meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission (Commission) was called to order at
4:00 p.m. by Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia.
PRESENT: Commissioners: Casto, Davidson, McDonough, Pacheco, and Chairperson
Gaeta-Mejia
ABSENT: None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA - None
CONFIRMATION ❑F AGENDA - Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 11, 2019
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Pacheco/McDonough to
approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. REVIEW AND APPROVE CASH MANANGEMENT POLICY
Senior Accountant Martinez presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Manager's
Department.
Ms. Martinez explained the City received recommendations to formally adopt a Cash
Management Policy (Policy) from its primary insurance provider, California Joint Powers
Insurance Authority, and financial audit team. The Policy is a written document
memorializing best practices for cash management, it increases transparence, and is a
useful reference to Staff citywide. The Policy was reviewed by Staff, management, the City
Attorney; and will be reviewed by the financial audit team during the week of October 14,
2019. The Financial Advisory Commission is also reviewing the Policy (FAC), and if the
Commission and FAC make recommendations to approve, Staff will present the Policy to
Council for review and consideration at the October 15, 2019 meeting.
Staff noted all City policies are reviewed periodically and updated as necessary.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McDonough/Pacheco to
recommend Housing Authority approval of the Cash Management Policy. Motion passed
unanimously.
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2. RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT, ACCESS EASEMENT,
AND SALE OF PORTIONS OF REAL PROPERTY AT 461SO-46176 DUNE PALMS
ROAD (APNs 600-030-022 AND - 023) FROM THE LA QUINTA HOUSING
AUTHORITY TO THE CITY OF LA QUINTA FOR FUTURE PARK AND DRAINAGE
IMPROVEMENTS
Management Analyst Mignogna presented the staff report, which is on file in the City
Manager's Department.
The Commission and staff discussed Housing Authority lots requested for purchase. Parcel A
for use of La Quinta X-Park Project, parcel B for use of citywide drainage project retention
basin and requesting access easement for ingress and egress into La Quinta X-Park located
off Dune Palms Road and Westward Ho Drive, which would require reconfiguring the current
lot line.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Casto/Davidson to
recommend Housing Authority approval of adjusting the lot line, granting access easement,
and sale of portions of real property at 46150-46176 Dune Palms Road (APNs: 600-030-022
and - 600-030-023) from the Housing Authority to the City for future park and drainage
improvements. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
I. SB 2 PLANNING GRANTS PROGRAM, BUILDING HOMES AND JOBS TRUST
FUND
Management Specialist Kinley gave a brief presentation on SB 2 Planning Grants Program,
Building Homes and Jobs Trust Fund.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
McDonough/Pacheco to adjourn this meeting at 4:29 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
,,----R--esp4cVlly submitted,
ey amarena, Management Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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