2020 05 19 HA Minutes Special MeetingHOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Page 1 of 2 MAY 19, 2020
SPECIAL MEETING
HOUSING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at 5:33
p.m. by Chairperson Radi.
This meeting was held by teleconference pursuant to Executive orders N-25-20, N-
29-20, N-33-20, and N-35-20, executed by the Governor of California in response
to the state of emergency relating to novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
and enabling teleconferencing accommodations by suspending or waiving specified
provisions of the Ralph M. Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.).
PRESENT: Authority Members: Evans, Fitzpatrick, Peña, Sanchez, and
Chairperson Radi
STAFF PRESENT: Executive Director McMillen, Authority Counsel Ihrke, Authority
Secretary Radeva, Finance Director Romero, and Management Specialist Kinley.
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 was made by the Authority Secretary
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.APPROVE QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES OF APRIL 21, 2020
2.RECEIVE AND FILE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL
REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34328
3.RECEIVE AND FILE HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 REGARDING LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME
HOUSING ASSET FUND PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND
SAFETY CODE SECTION 34176.1(f) FOR THE LA QUINTA HOUSING
AUTHORITY
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members
Evans/Fitzpatrick to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion
passed unanimously.
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SPECIAL MEETING
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH LA QUINTA
PALMS REALTY TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
Management Specialist Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
Council discussed the requests for proposals process; the optional two one-year
agreement extensions; the annual cost increase of the contracted services; and
the high-quality services provided by La Quinta Palms Realty over the years and
their dedication to the community.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Evans/Peña to
approve Agreement for Contract Services for property management services with
La Quinta Palms Realty, in an amount not to exceed $42,000 annually for the first
three years; and authorize the Executive Director to execute the agreement.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 PROPOSED HOUSING AUTHORITY
BUDGET
Finance Director Romero presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s
Office.
Council discussed the Housing Authority funds are restricted for affordable housing
projects only.
CHAIR AND BOARD MEMBERS' ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairperson Radi adjourned the Special Housing
Authority meeting at 8:54 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority