2020 05 06 HC Minutes Special MeetingHOUSING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
TUE5DAY, MAY 6,, 2020
A special meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission (Commission) was
called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia.
This meeting was held by teleconference pursuant to Executive orders N-25-
20, N-29-20, N-33-20, and N-35-20, executed to 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: Commissioners Casto, Davidson, McDonough, Pacheco,
Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: City Clerk Radeva, Finance Director Romero, Management
Specialist Kinley
Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Clerk Radeva said no requests for WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS or
VERBAL COMMENTS have been received up until this time; and Staff continues
to monitor emails and will announce if any requests were received prior to the
adjournment of the meeting.
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1. APPROVE MINUTES DATED MARCH 11, 2020
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2. RECEIVE AND FILE THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 PURSUANT TO
CALIFORNIA HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34328, AND
MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
3. RECEIVE AND FILE HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2018/19 REGARDING THE LOW- AND MODERATE -
INCOME HOUSING ASSET FUND PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34176.1(f) FOR THE LA
QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY, AND MAKE A RECOMMENDATION
TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
MOTION-- A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Davidson/McDonough to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Motion passed - ayes (4), noes (0), abstain (0), absent (1 - Casto).
1. REVIEW FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 PROPOSED HOUSING
AUTHORITY BUDGET, AND MAKE RECOMMENDATION TO THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY
Finance Director Romero and Management Specialist Kinley presented the
staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
COMMISSIONER CASTO JOINED THE MEETING AT 4: 06 P.M.
The Commission discussed the budget increase for salaries and professional
services; anticipated real property purchase for affordable housing; existing
City Staff experience and expertise in affordable housing projects; services
provided by contracted consultants; expenses related to the 28 rental homes
in the Cove; anticipated General Fund revenue deficits, and potential
mitigation measures to reduce the gap between revenues and expenses.
Staff noted the Housing Authority will review the budget on May 19, 2020,
and adoption is anticipated for June 19, 2020.
MOTION-- A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Casto/Pacheco to recommend Housing Authority approval of fiscal year
2020/21 Housing Authority Budget as recommend. Motion passed
unanimously.
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2. 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.
The Commission discussed the residential property management services to
be provided under this agreement, and the agreement terms; the requests for
proposals and solicitation process; La Quinta Palms Realty was the only
proposal received, and the company's history, experience, and expertise of
the City's affordable housing inventory.
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Davidson/McDonough to recommend Housing Authority approval of
Agreement for Contract Service with La Quinta Palms Realty for residential
property management services, in an amount not to exceed $42,000 annually,
for the first three years; and authorize the Executive Director to execute the
agreement. Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION-- None
Keel Z I N �X0-CONT4111.
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Commissioners Davidson/Gaeta-Mejia to adjourn at 4:37 p.m. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respe tfull submitted,
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REYNA CAMARENA, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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