2019 12 11 HC MinutesCONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1
HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 11 2019
A regular quarterly 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 OF AGENDA - Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
I. SUMMARY OF THE REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT (RHNA)
MANDATE
Management Specialist Kinley gave a presentation on the Regional Housing Needs
Assessment (RHNA) Mandate which began in 1969 with the purpose to assist in
implementation of the housing element, mandated by California state law and has a cycle of
8 years. The Housing Element within the City's General Plan requires formulating the
number of dwellings necessary, which is allocated based on 5 income levels; extremely low,
very low, low, moderate and above -moderate. The County determines the median of a 4-
person household and what their average income would be for that time period.
RHNA allocation process has been going on for the past 40 years. Currently we are closing
on the 5th cycle with the 6th cycle beginning Oct 2021. Cycles require a methodology which
determines the 8-yr. cycle's allocation for how many homes the jurisdiction will need for its
residents. The California Housing and Community (HCD) & Southern California Association
of Government (SCAG) who represent Orange County/LA to San Bernardo/Riverside County
work together. SCAG takes the greater area's input and submits to HCD for review. 1.3
Million units has been determined to be required for Southern California during this 6th
cycle.
SCAG created a methodology with 3 practical ways to calculate a region's needs. Past cycles
had more minimal methodologies. The 51h cycle added societal equity, which became
complex in determining a region's "fair share".
RHNA timeline process includes HCD reviews, appeal period, final hearing and lastly,
implementation period at which time cities and counties can provide final input.
Commission requested clarification on how HCD allowed City of La Quinta to alter their
numbers. Staff explained there is a discussion amongst cities/counties regarding the
different needs and how to make numbers work for everyone.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED OCTOBER 9, 2019
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Davidson/McDonough to
approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 HOUSING AUTHORITY YEAR-END
BUDGET REPORT
Finance Director Romero presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Manager's
Department.
The report included four housing authority funds; Housing Authority Fund, RDA Low -Mod
Housing Fund, 2004 Bond Fund and 2011 Bond Fund for the period ending June 30,2019.
Last year revenues were strong due in part to interest earnings, the City has approximately
$120 million dollars in investments which were earning 3-4% and are now maturing and
new investment return rates are half at about 1.8%. Revenue overages were also due to the
sale of a vacant parcel.
Former Redevelopment Agency loan repayment of $622,613 of which $250,00 was used for
homeless programs and the remaining balance will remain available for future housing
projects.
Two bond funds are being used to pay for Washington Street Apartment rehabilitation and
expansion project, there were no additional bonds proceeds and current balances are
earning interest.
A minor expense overage for the administration of programs was offset by savings in
payroll, and legal services, home improvements for City owned Cove properties resulted in
an overage of $7,500. Savings in bond funds will be carried over to the next fiscal year.
Overall total of all Housing Authority Funds to be carried over are $29,381,750 The
remaining loan balance is $6,978,943.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Casto/Davidson to
recommend Housing Authority approval to receive file 2018/2019 Housing Authority Year -
End Budget. Motion passed unanimously.
2. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 FIRST QUARTER HOUSING
AUTHORITY BUDGET REPORT
Finance Director Romero presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Manager's
Department.
Finance Director Romero provided Commission an overview of the first quarter ending
September 30, 2019 revenue balances for the three Housing Authority Funds; Housing
Authority, Low -Mod Housing, and 2011 Bond. Per current cash balances and interest
earning projections, Finance Director Romero recommended increasing interest earnings for
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all 3 funds and during mid -year setting aside additional funds for unanticipated City owned
Cove property improvements.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Gaeta -Mejia/McDonough to
recommend Housing Authority approval to receive and file 2018/19 Housing Authority Year -
End Budget Report. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS - NONE
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
Casto/Davidson to adjourn this meeting at 5:09 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Reyna Camarena, Management Assistant
�Ci y o a Quin a, California
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