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HOUSING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 1 of 4 September 8, 2021
REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING
Housing Commission agendas and staff
reports are available on the City’s web
page: www.LaQuintaCA.gov
HOUSING COMMISSION
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta
REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2021, AT 4:00 P.M.
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SPECIAL NOTICE
Teleconferencing and Telephonic Accessibility In Effect
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.),
members of the Housing Commission, the City Manager, City Attorney, City
Staff, and City Consultants may participate in this meeting by teleconference.
Members of the public wanting to listen to this meeting may do so by tuning-
in live via http://laquinta.12milesout.com/video/live.
Members of the public wanting to address the Housing Commission, either
for a specific agenda item or matters not on the agenda are requested to
follow the instructions listed below:
Written Public Comments – can be provided in-person during the meeting
or emailed to Management Analyst Doug Kinley at DKinley@LaQuintaCA.Gov
no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting, and will be distributed
to the Housing Commission, incorporated into the agenda packet and public
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record of the meeting, and will not be read during the meeting unless, upon
the request of the Housing Commission Chair, a brief summary of any public
comment is asked to be read, to the extent the Commission Secretary can
accommodate such request.
If emailed, the email “subject line” must clearly state “Written Comments”
and list the following:
1) Full Name 4) Public Comment or Agenda Item Number
2) City of Residence 5) Subject
3) Phone Number 6) Written Comments
*** TELECONFERENCE PROCEDURES ***
Verbal public comments via Teleconference – members of the public may
join the meeting virtually via Zoom and use the “raise your hand” feature when
public comments are prompted by the Commission Chair; the City will facilitate the
ability for a member of the public to be audible to the Housing Commission and
general public and allow him/her to speak on the item(s) requested. Please note
– members of the public must unmute themselves when prompted upon
being recognized by the Commission Chair, in order to become audible to
the Housing Commission and the public.
Only one person at a time may speak by telephone and only after being recognized
by the Housing Commission’s Chairperson.
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84750334915
Meeting ID: 847 5033 4915
Or join by phone: (720) 707 – 2699
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CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Casto, Davidson, Pacheco, Schuknecht, and
Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the Housing Commission on any
matter not listed on the agenda by providing written public comments either in-
person or via email as indicated above; or provide verbal public comments either
in-person or via teleconference by joining the meeting virtually at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84750334915 and use the “raise your hand”
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feature when prompted by the Chairperson. Members of the public attending the
meeting in-person are requested to complete a “Request to Speak” form and
submit it to the Commission Secretary. Please limit your comments to three (3)
minutes (or approximately 350 words). The Housing Commission values your
comments; however, in accordance with State law, no action shall be taken on any
item not appearing on the agenda unless it is an emergency item authorized by
Government Code § 54954.2(b).
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
ANNOUNCEMENT, PRESENTATIONS, AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATION – NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion.
1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 9, 2021
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPOINT HOUSING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22
STUDY SESSION
1. REVIEW FISCAL YEAR2021/22 HOUSING COMMISSION ACTIVITY
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular quarterly meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission will
be held on December 8, 2021, commencing at 4:00 p.m., at the La Quinta
City Hall, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253, and via Zoom.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Doug Kinley, Management Analyst, do hereby declare that the foregoing
Agenda for the La Quinta Housing Commission meeting was posted on the City’s
website, near the entrance to the Council Chambers at 78495 Calle Tampico, and
the bulletin boards at the Stater Brothers Supermarket at 78630 Highway 111,
and the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on September
3, 2021.
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DATED: September 3, 2021
DDoug Kinley III
Doug Kinley, Management Analyst
City of La Quinta, California
PUBLIC NOTICES
x The La Quinta City Hall Study Session Room and Council Chambers are
handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing
impaired, please call the City Clerk’s office at (760) 777-7092, twenty-four
(24) hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made.
x If special electronic equipment is needed to make presentations to the
Commission, arrangements should be made in advance by contacting the City
Clerk’s office at (760) 777-7092. A one (1) week notice is required.
x If background material is to be presented to the Commission during a Housing
Commission meeting, please be advised that eight (8) copies of all
documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Secretary for distribution.
It is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting.
x Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Commission
regarding any item(s) on this agenda will be made available for public
inspection at The Hub counter at City Hall located at 78-495 Calle Tampico,
La Quinta, California, 92253, during normal business hours.
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MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 9, 2021
CALL TO ORDER
A regular 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 McDonough, Pacheco, Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia
ABSENT: Commissioners Casto, Davidson
STAFF PRESENT: Housing Specialist Kinley, Commission Secretary Camarena,
and Interim Finance Director Claudia Martinez
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 as of 4:02pm and would
continue to be monitored via email during the meeting, should any be provided
by the public.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
-None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF MAY 5, 2021
2. RECOMMEND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY RECEIVE AND FILE
THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY ANNUAL REPORT FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2019/20 PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA HEALTH
AND SAFETY CODE SECTION 34328
3. RECOMMEND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY RECEIVE AND FILE
HOUSING SUCCESSOR ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR
19/20 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
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
McDonough/Pacheco to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended.
Motion passes ayes (3), noes (2 – Casto/Davidson), abstain (0), absent (2).
BUSINESS SESSION
1. DISCUSS AND APPROVE THE FISCAL YEAR 2021-22 PROPOSED
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUDGET
Interim Finance Director Martinez provided an overview of the 2021-22
proposed Housing Authority Budget for approval.
Staff discussed the Fiscal Budget for FY 2021-22, shared that an overview was
provided to Housing Commission May 5th and to Housing Authority June 1st,
with no further recommendations or adjustments given from either meeting;
Revenue Projections showed an overall decrease of 48% in revenues across
Fund 241, Fund 243, and Fund 249; Expense Projects show overall decrease
in Fund 241, Fund 243, and Fund 249; and Housing Fund Balance does not
anticipate any major changes.
Staff provided Commission with the Final Budget adoption City Council
meeting date of Tuesday, June 15, 2021.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
McDonough/Pacheco to approve the recommendation to approve Fiscal Year
2021-22 proposed Housing Authority Budget. Motion passes ayes (3), noes (2
– Casto/Davidson), abstain (0), absent (2).
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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 McDonough/Gaeta-Mejia to adjourn the meeting at 4:10 p.m.
Motion passes ayes (3), noes (2 – Casto/Davidson), abstain (0), absent (2).
Respectfully submitted,
Reyna Camarena
REYNA CAMARENA, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING: September 8, 2021
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPOINT HOUSING COMMISSION CHAIRPERSON AND VICE
CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021/22
RECOMMENDATION
Appoint a Housing Commission Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve for
fiscal year 2021/22.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
x The September 8 ,2021 meeting is the first regularly scheduled meeting
of Housing Commission (HC) for 2021/22.
x Pursuant to La Quinta Code 2.06.050, the HC shall choose a member to
serve as Chairperson and a member to serve as Vice Chairperson for the
fiscal year.
FISCAL IMPACT - None
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
In accordance with La Quinta Code 2.06.050, “unless otherwise provided by
law, ordinance or resolution of the city council, each board, commission and
committee shall choose one of its members as Chairperson and one as Vice
Chairperson at its first meeting held after June 30th of each fiscal year.”
Pursuant to this section, staff has placed this item on the agenda for
appointment of a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson.
ALTERNATIVES
This action is stated in City Code, staff does not recommend an alternative.
Prepared by: Doug Kinley, Housing Analyst
Approved by: Gilbert Villalpando, Director of Housing Development
BUSINESS ITEM NO. 1
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HOUSING COMMISSION MEETING: September 8, 2021
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: REVIEW 2021/22 HOUSING COMMISSION ACTIVITY
RECOMMENDATION
Review fiscal year 2021/22 Housing Commission Activity.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
x The Housing Commission (Commission) was established in 2009 to
review and make recommendations on matters under the preview of the
Housing Authority (Authority).
x The Commission meets quarterly in the months of September, December,
March, and June, unless an emergency or special meeting is warranted.
x Commission priorities for 2021/22 are looking at: next opportunities for
affordable housing, Cove rental properties, homeless funding, and review
of the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) numbers.
FISCAL IMPACT- None
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Commission was established in 2009 to review and make recommendations
on matters within the preview of the Authority; except on emergency matters
which the Authority, by resolution, excludes from its review. The Commission is
comprised of five members appointed by the Authority (three non-tenant and
two tenant seats, with one over the age of 62).
The Commission meets quarterly, unless an emergency or special meeting is
necessary; the fiscal year 2021/22 regular meeting dates are:
• September 8, 2021 • March 9, 2022
• December 8, 2021 • June 8, 2022
Annually, the City Council holds two Special Joint Meetings with the City's
Boards and Commissions, which are usually held in January and July. The
Commission will be notified when these special meetings are scheduled.
Commission priorities for 2021/22 include:
STUDY SESSION ITEM NO. 1
x Review of RHNA numbers and next opportunities for affordable housing
development
x Review of Cove rental properties
x Homelessness Prevention Funding Assistance
Prepared by: Doug Kinley, Housing Analyst
Approved by: Gilbert Villalpando, Director of Housing Development
POWER POINTS
HOUSING
COMMISSION
MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Housing Commission MeetingRegular Quarterly MeetingSeptember 8, 2021
Housing Commission Meeting September 8, 2021B1 – Appoint Housing CommissionChair and Vice-Chair
New Fiscal Year, New CommissionxHousing Commission shall choose its Chairperson and Vice ChairpersonxChairperson and Vice Chairperson Roles and ResponsibilitiesxCommissioner Roles and Responsibilities
Housing Commission Meeting September 8, 2021S1 – 2021/22 Housing Commission Activity
History of the CommissionxEstablished in 2009xMeets regularly every quarterxMay hold a special or emergency meeting
Commission Priorities for FY 21/22xGoals for HousingxCove Rental PropertiesxHomeless Prevention FundsxReview of RHNA
Housing Commission MeetingNext Regular Meeting Date: December 8, 2021