2021 03 10 HC Minutes
HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 1 of 3 MARCH 10, 2021
HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
A 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: Housing Specialist Kinley, and Commission Secretary
Camarena, City Attorney Ihrke, Grants Manager of Coachella Valley Rescue
Mission Kimberly McKinney, Public Policy Advisory for Riverside County
Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and Consultant for the Coachella Valley Housing
First program by Coachella Valley Association of Governments Greg
Rodriguez, Management Analyst for Coachella Valley Association of
Governments Tom Cox, and President and CEO of Martha’s Village and Kitchen
Linda Barrack
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA - Confirmed
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Specialist Kinley said no requests for WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS or VERBAL
COMMENTS have been received for this meeting.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
- None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 12, 2021
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
McDonough/Davidson to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Motion passed Unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECOMMEND REVISED FUNDING OPTION FOR AREA HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR FY 2020-21
Specialist Kinley provided a brief presentation of the three funding options for
area homeless prevention programs for FY 2020-21; Option 1 proposed
allocation of $250,000: Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM) $100,000,
Martha’s Village and Kitchen (MVK) $100,00, and the remaining funds of
$50,000 would go to Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG),
Option 2 proposed allocation and budget adjustment of $283,333: (CVRM)
$100,000, (MVK) 100,000, and (CVAG) $83,333, and Option 3 proposed
allocation and budget adjustment of $300,00: (CVRM) $100,00, (MVK)
$100,00, and (CVAG) $100,00.
Staff introduced Grants Manager of CVRM Kimberly McKinney, Public Policy
Advisory for Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and Consultant for
the Coachella Valley Housing First program by Coachella Valley Association of
Governments Greg Rodriguez, Management Analyst for Coachella Valley
Association of Governments Tom Cox, and President and CEO of Martha’s
Village and Kitchen Linda Barrack and asked each party to share their
organization’s services provided to the homeless community as a homeless
prevention partner.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Casto/McDonough to approve the recommendation to revise for funding option
3 for area homeless prevention program for FY 2020-21. Motion passes ayes
(4), noes (1 - Gaeta-Mejia), abstain (0), absent (0).
(Specialist Kinley noted due to technical difficulties the beginning of meeting
was not recorded or live streamed).
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2. REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Specialist Kinley provided a presentation on frequently asked questions
received by the City’s Housing Consultant, Staff, and Counsel.
Staff and City Attorney Ihrke discussed the questions asked by residents, how
often these questions are asked of City staff and City Housing Consultant
Becky Caha; discussed thoughts on whether Senior Affordable Housing
properties that allow residents to purchase should be permitted to allow
roommates and discussed types of policies that should be in place for
qualifications.
Commission recommended the policy allow owners of Senior Affordable
Housing communities such as Watercolors have restrictions in place that apply
qualifying factors to allow roommates, such as age restrictions present in the
community, and income restrictions.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Casto/McDonough to approve the request to recommend approval of
affordable housing frequently asked questions to be posted on the City of La
Quinta’s website. Motion passed Unanimously.
STUDY SESSION – None
STAFF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Commissioners Davidson/McDonough to adjourn the meeting at 5:47 p.m.
Motion passed Unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Reyna Camarena
REYNA CAMARENA, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California