2020 03 11 HC Minutes Special MeetingHOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11,2020
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
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 - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES DATED JANUARY 29, 2020
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners McDonough/Davidson to
approve the Consent Calendar as submitted. Motion passed: Unanimously
BUSINESS SESSION -
1. RECOMMEND REVISED FUNDING OPTION FOR AREA HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAMS
Management Specialist Kinley presented the funding changes and options for the Homeless
Prevention Program; provided a brief summary of the budget allocation changes for 2019
and requested Commission's input.
Staff and Commission discussed the revisions made regarding the 2020 Homeless Program
Funding between Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM), Martha's Village and Kitchen
(MVK) and Coachella Valley Association of Government (CVAG);Linc Housing trial program
being put on hold, Desert Healthcare District no longer matching funding provided by local
cities and the 2 revision options. Option 1 to provide $83,333 to CVRM, $83,333 to MVK and
$83,333 to CVAG. Option 2 with amendment that funds stay in the City of La Quinta. to
provide $83,333 to CVRM, $83,333 to MVK and $100,000 to CVAG. Commission agreed to
recommend option 1.
Motion - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Gaeta-Mejia/Davidson to
approve the recommendation as submitted. Motion passed: ayes 4, noes 1.
1. RECOMMEND FUNDING FOR HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF THE COACHELLA
VALLEY
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Management Specialist Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the City
Manager's Department.
Staff communicated the proposal of internal funding for up to $20,000 to Habit for
Humanity of Coachella Valley which would be geared towards helping local senior residents.
Funding would be accompanied by a memorandum of understanding with reporting
requirements defined for all expenditures.
Motion — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Casto/McDonough to approve
the recommendation as submitted. Motion passed: unanimously.
STUDY SESSION - None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. LOCAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING (LEAP) GRANTS PROGRAM APPLICATION
Management Specialist Kinley presented departmental report, which is on file in the City
Manager's Department.
Staff informed Commission of the $150,000 funds coming from Local Early Action Planning
Grant Program (LEAP); this grant is a one-time non-competitive program that the city has
participated in to assist with items such as regional housing needs and affordable housing.
2. BROWN ACT INFORMATION
Assistant to City Manager Villalpando and Commission discussed the Brown Act; meetings
must be open to the pubic; regular meetings being posted 72 hours in advance; special
meetings and joint meetings must be posted 24 hours in advance; teleconference meeting
details; agenda packets and the Housing Commission scope of purview.
REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - NONE
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS - None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Commissioners
McDonough/Davidson to adjourn this meeting at 5:03 p.m. Motion passed: unanimously.
( eR spe ;y I submitted,
Re a - - ra, Management Assistant
City of La Quinta, California
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