2021 06 23 CC & HA Minutes Sp Joint MtgMINUTES Page 1 of 7 JUNE 23, 2021
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL & HOUSING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
A Special Joint meeting of the La Quinta City Council and Housing Authority
was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Mayor Evans and Chairperson Fitzpatrick.
This meeting provided teleconferencing accessibility pursuant to Executive
Orders N-25-20, N-29-20, N-33-20, N-35-20, N-60-20, and N-08-21 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 in the Ralph M.
Brown Act (Government Code § 54950 et seq.).
ROLL CALL – CITY COUNCIL
PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Peña (joined the meeting at 5:08
p.m.), Radi, Sanchez, Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
ROLL CALL – HOUSING AUTHORITY
PRESENT: Authority Members Evans, Peña (joined the meeting at 5:08
p.m.), Radi, Sanchez, Chairperson Fitzpatrick
ABSENT: None
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 as made by Authority Secretary Radeva.
CHAIRPERSON FITZPATRICK ASKED MAYOR EVANS TO ACT AS
PRESIDING OFFICER FOR THE HOUSING AUTHORITY DURING THE
SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager McMillen, City Attorney Ihrke, City Clerk
Radeva, Administrative Assistant McGinley, Community Resources Director
Escobedo, Community Resources Manager Calderon, Management Analyst
Kinley, Assistant to the City Manager Villalpando, and Interim Finance Director
Martinez.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor/Authority Member Evans led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY RECESSED THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING TO
CONDUCT THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 5:02 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AT 5:03
P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
PUBLIC COMMENT ON BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1 ON THE AGENDA
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELECONFERENCE (the audio recording of this public
comment is impaired due to intermittent challenges with audio connectivity)
– Virginia (Gia) Casto, Housing Commission applicant – introduced herself and
apologized for her inability to attend tonight’s interviews due to a medical
emergency; expressed her strong commitment and dedication to the
community and her service on the Housing Commission over the last three (3)
years; expressed her interest to continue to serve; and thanked Council for
their consideration.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. INTERVIEW AND APPOINT RESIDENTS TO SERVE ON VARIOUS
CITY COMMISSIONS AND OUTSIDE AGENCIES’ BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS
Council waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the City
Clerk’s Office.
In accordance with La Quinta Municipal Code Section 2.06.020, subsection
(D), City Clerk Radeva held a random drawing resulting in the following
interview order:
1) Planning Commission
2) Palm Springs Airport Commission
3) Housing Commission
4) Financial Advisory Commission
5) Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District Board
6) Community Services Commission
Mayor Evans thanked all applicants for their willingness to serve the City and
explained the process the Council follows in conducting interviews and
appointing members.
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COUNCIL/AUTHORITY MEMBER PEÑA JOINED THE MEETING AT 5:08 P.M.
COUNCIL AND AUTHORITY RECESSED THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING TO
CONDUCT THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE LA QUINTA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AT 5:08 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AT 5:15
P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
City Attorney Ihrke said pursuant to the La Quinta Municipal Code Section
2.06.020, subsection (E) “Applicants may apply for appointment to more than
one (1) board or commission but order of preference shall not be noted and
shall not be considered by the city council”; City Attorney Ihrke also explained
the potential conflict of interest that may arise from residents serving on
multiple boards and commissions simultaneously under the “incompatible
offices doctrine” codified in state law (Government Code section 1099), which
restricts the ability of public officials to hold two different public offices if the
offices have overlapping and conflicting public duties; Attorney Ihrke
explained that the doctrine applies where the functions of the offices
concerned are inherently inconsistent or where public policy dictates that one
person may not retain both offices; courts ultimately decide whether or not
there is an incompatibility under the doctrine, but generally residents can
serve on a City board or commission while simultaneously serving on a
regional board or commission, provided there are no anticipated conflicting
priorities based on the assigned subject matter of the respective jurisdictions.
1) PLANNING COMMISSION (OPEN: 4 VACANCIES)
The following applicants gave a brief presentation of their qualifications:
Mary Caldwell
Mike Etheridge
Elisa Guerrero (withdrew her application from consideration)
Douglas (Doug) Hassett
Michael Proctor
Ray Rooker
Dale Tyerman
Results of ballot vote no. 1 to identify candidates to fill the four (4)
vacancies:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick:
Mary Caldwell, Doug Hassett, Michael Proctor, and Dale Tyerman
Councilmember Peña:
Mary Caldwell, Doug Hassett, Michael Proctor, and Dale Tyerman
Councilmember Radi:
Mary Caldwell, Doug Hassett, Michael Proctor, and Dale Tyerman
Councilmember Sanchez:
Mary Caldwell, Doug Hassett,
Mayor Evans:
Mary Caldwell, Doug Hassett,
Michael Proctor, and Dale Tyerman
Michael Proctor, and Dale Tyerman
Results of ballot vote no. 2 to identify the candidate to fill the one (1)
unexpired term vacancy:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick - Doug Hassett
Councilmember Pena - Doug Hassett
Councilmember Radi - Doug Hassett
Councilmember Sanchez - Michael Proctor
Mayor Evans - Doug Hassett
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/
Sanchez to appoint as follows:
• Mary Caldwell, Michael Proctor, and Dale Tyerman to serve full three-
year terms from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024; and
• Doug Hassett to serve an unexpired term from June 23, 2021 to June
30, 2023.
Motion passed unanimously.
2) PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION (OPEN: 1 VACANCY)
The following applicants gave a brief presentation of their qualifications:
• William Campbell
• Steven Cherry
• Kathleen Hughes
Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick - Kathleen Hughes
Councilmember Pena - Kathleen Hughes
Councilmember Radi - Kathleen Hughes
Councilmember Sanchez - Kathleen Hughes
Mayor Evans - Kathleen Hughes
MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Radi to appoint Kathleen Hughes as the La Quinta representative
on the Palm Springs Airport Commission for a three-year term from July 1,
2021 to June 30, 2024. Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL/AUTHORITY RECESSED THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING FOR A
BRIEF BREAK AT 7: 26 P. M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AT 7:48
P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
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3) HOUSING COMMISSION (OPEN: 4 VACANCIES)
The following applicants gave a brief presentation of their qualifications:
Derek Beesemyer (withdrew his application from consideration)
William Campbell (withdrew his application from consideration)
Virginia (Gia) Casto (was not able to attend and submitted a written
statement for consideration included as a hand-out to the agenda
packet)
Capri Chapman
Gwendolyn Davidson
James (Jim) Lewis
Veronica Gaeta-Mejia
Scott Rosen (was not able to attend, application was considered)
Stephanie Minor (was not in attendance for the interviews)
David Schuknecht
Results of the ballot vote:
Authority Member Fitzpatrick:
Capri Chapman, Gwendolyn Davidson, Veronica Gaeta-Mejia, and David
Schuknecht
Authority Member Peña:
Virginia Casto, Gwendolyn Davidson, Veronica Gaeta-Mejia, and David
Schuknecht
Authority Member Radi:
Virginia Casto, Gwendolyn Davidson, Veronica Gaeta-Mejia, and David
Schuknecht
Authority Member Sanchez:
Capri Chapman, Gwendolyn Davidson, Veronica Gaeta-Mejia, and David
Schuknecht
Chairperson Evans:
Virginia Casto, Gwendolyn Davidson, Veronica Gaeta-Mejia, and David
Schuknecht
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members
Fitzpatrick/Radi to appoint Virginia (Gia) Casto (tenant), Gwendolyn Davidson
(tenant and 62+), Veronica Gaeta-Mejia (non-tenant), and David Schuknecht
(non-tenant) to the Housing Commission for three-year terms from July 1,
2021 to June 30, 2024. Motion passed unanimously.
4) FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION (OPEN: 4 VACANCIES)
The following applicants gave a brief presentation of their qualifications:
Brian Anderson
William Campbell
Keith Dorsey
John Guerrini
Richard (Dick) Mills
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Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick:
Brian Anderson, Keith Dorsey, John Guerrini, and Richard Mills
Councilmember Peña:
Brian Anderson, William Campbell, Keith Dorsey, and Richard Mills
Councilmember Radi:
Brian Anderson, William Campbell, Keith Dorsey, and Richard Mills
Councilmember Sanchez:
Brian Anderson, William Campbell, Keith Dorsey, and Richard Mills
Mayor Evans:
Brian Anderson, William Campbell, Keith Dorsey, and Richard Mills
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Radi to appoint Brian Anderson, William Campbell, Keith Dorsey,
and Richard Mills (professional) to the Financial Advisory Commission for
three-year terms from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. Motion passed
unanimously.
5) COACHELLA VALLEY MOSQUITO AND VECTOR CONTROL DISTRICT BOARD
(OPEN: 1 VACANCY)
Appointments to the Coachella Valley Mosquito and Vector Control District
Board were not considered as Mr. Douglas Hassett was the only applicant; and
he was appointed to serve on the Planning Commission.
6) COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION (OPEN: 4 VACANCIES)
The following applicants gave a brief presentation of their qualifications:
Cynthia Beesemyer
Sharrell Blakeley
William Campbell (was removed from consideration due to his
appointment to serve on the Financial Advisory Commission)
Tammy Gordon
Laura Hunt Little
COUNCIL/AUTHORITY RECESSED THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING FOR A
BRIEF BREAK AT 9:52 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AT 9:55
P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
Patricia Kelly
Lisa Larson
Robert (Bob) Leidner
James (Jim) Lewis (withdrew his application from consideration)
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Brandon Marley
Karen Olson (was not available to speak during the meeting)
Gregory Papazian
Sally Shelton
Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick:
Sharrell Blakeley, Tammy Gordon, and Sally Shelton
Councilmember Peña:
Cynthia Beesemyer, Sharrell Blakeley, and Sally Shelton
Councilmember Radi:
Sharrell Blakeley, Tammy Gordon, and Sally Shelton
Councilmember Sanchez:
Laura Hunt Little, Brandon Marley, and Sally Shelton
Mayor Evans:
Sharrell Blakeley, Tammy Gordon, and Sally Shelton
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers
Fitzpatrick/Radi to appoint Sharrell Blakeley, Tammy Gordon, and Sally
Shelton to the Community Services Commission for three-year terms from
July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2024. Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Council/Authority Members Radi/Fitzpatrick to adjourn the Special Joint
Meeting of the City Council and Housing Authority at 10:47 p.m. Motion
passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk/Authority Secretary
City of La Quinta, California