2022 03 09 HC Minutes
HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 1 of 4 MARCH 9, 2022
HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A regular quarterly meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission
(Commission) was called to order at 4:06 p.m. by Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia.
This meeting provided teleconferencing accessibility pursuant to Executive
Orders N-60-20 and N-08-21 executed by the Governor of California, and
subsequently Assembly Bill 361 (AB 361, 2021), enacted 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.).
PRESENT: Commissioners Davidson, Pacheco, and Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia
ABSENT: Commissioner Casto, Schuknecht
STAFF PRESENT: Management Analyst Kinley, Finance Director Martinez,
Management Specialist Griffin, and Commission Secretary Camarena
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
Management Analyst Kinley said the City has not received any WRITTEN
PUBLIC COMMENTS or requests to provide VERBAL COMMENTS for this
meeting as of 4:07 p.m. and staff would continue to monitor email
communications and teleconference attendance for the duration of the
meeting, should any requests by the public are received.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
– None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 26, 2022
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Davidson/Pacheco to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion
passed: ayes (3), noes (0), abstain (0), absent 2 (Casto/Schuknecht).
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2020/21 HOUSING AUTHORITY
YEAR-END BUDGET REPORT
Finance Director Martinez presented the staff report which is on file in the City
Manager’s Office.
Staff provided information for the Housing Authority fund, budget increase;
two non-cash adjustments; former La Quinta Redevelopment Agency loan
interest earnings; bond fund revenue; Housing Authority budget expenses;
and an update for Dune Palms Mobile Home Park.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Davidson
/Pacheco to recommend that the Housing Authority receive and file fiscal year
2020-21 housing authority year-end budget report as recommended. Motion
passed: ayes (3), noes (0), abstain (0), absent 2 (Casto/Schuknecht).
2. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2021/22 MID-YEAR HOUSING
AUTHORITY BUDGET REPORT
Finance Director Martinez presented the staff report which is on file at the City
Manager’s Office.
Staff provided an overview of the mid-year adjustments made between July
and December 2021.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Davidson
/Pacheco to recommend that the Housing Authority receive and file fiscal year
2021/22 mid-year housing authority budget report as recommended. Motion
passed: ayes (3), noes (0), abstain (0), absent 2 (Casto/Schuknecht).
3. RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY TO
ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO,
AND PARTICIPATION IN, THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA’S
PROHOUSING DESIGNATION PROGRAM
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Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report which is on file at the
City Manager’s Office.
Staff provided a brief overview of the Prohousing Designation Program and
the application process.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Pacheco
/Davidson to recommend that the Housing Authority adopt a resolution
authorizing the application to, and participation in, the state of California’s
Prohousing Designation Program. Motion passed: ayes (3), noes (0), abstain
(0), absent 2 (Casto/Schuknecht).
4. RECOMMEND FUNDING OPTION FOR AREA HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022/23
Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report which is on file at the
City Manager’s Office.
Staff and Commission discussed the proposed allocation; the areas that
Martha’s Village and Kitchen (MVK), Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM)
and, CV Housing First (CVAG) assist in with homeless prevention; and the
pending multi-year MOU with CVAG.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Pacheco
/Davidson to recommend that the Housing Authority approve funding option
for Area Homeless Prevention Program for fiscal year 2022-23. Motion passed:
ayes (3), noes (0), abstain (0), absent 2 (Casto/Schuknecht).
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS FUNDING OPTION FOR GALILEE CENTER
Management Analyst Kinley provided a brief presentation on background for
the Galilee Center and the logic behind the request for funding assistance.
PUBLIC SPEAKER VIA TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY: CFO and Co-
Founder Claudia Castorena and resident Kay Wolff provided a brief overview
of how the Galilee Center assists the Coachella Valley and the City of La
Quinta. Commission requested more information to provide an accurate
recommendation, including an onsite visit to tour the Galilee Center and view
operations.
STAFF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS – None
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COMMISSIONER’S ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Commissioners Davidson/Pacheco to adjourn the meeting at 5:27 p.m. Motion
passed: ayes (3), noes (0), abstain (0), absent 2 (Casto/Schuknecht).
Respectfully submitted,
Reyna Camarena
REYNA CAMARENA, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California