2022-23 CVAG MOU - Homeless Prevention Services (Housing First Program)FY 2022/2023 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
AND
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
This Memorandum of Understanding (the "Memorandum") is made by and
between the La Quinta Housing Authority, a public body, corporate and politic
("Authority") and the COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
("CVAG"), as of June 30, 2022 with respect to the following:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Authority is interested in providing food and shelter to those
in need and, in that regard would like to support the CVAG Coachella Valley Housing
First program;
WHEREAS, the CVAG agrees to use the Authority funding for homeless
prevention measures in eastern Coachella Valley and more specifically in the City of
La Quinta this fiscal year;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Authority and CVAG agree to the following:
1.0 TERM OF MEMORANDUM. The term of this Memorandum shall expire on
June 30, 2023.
2.0 OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES.
2.1 CVAG will provide food and shelter services at the CVAG facility, located at 83791
Date Avenue, Indio, CA 92201. CVAG shall provide the services set forth in Exhibit
A attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference ("Scope of
Services"). CVAG shall deliver to the Authority periodic reports and compliance
metrics as set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated by this reference
("Compliance Reports"). CVAG shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws
and regulations applicable to CVAG, the Scope of Services, and the use of the
Authority Financial Support Funds (as defined in Section 2.2 below) and the use of
any other public moneys (collectively, the "Compliance Requirements").
2.2 The Authority will provide financial support of One Hundred Thousand Dollars
($100,000) ("Authority Financial Support Funds") to CVAG. Provided CVAG complies
with its obligations under this Memorandum, the Authority shall disburse the
Authority Financial Support Funds no later than 10 days after the execution of this
Memorandum. CVAG agrees to provide the Authority with four (4) financial quarter
Compliance Reports of that fiscal year with reporting periods as follows: Ql (July 1
- September 30), Q2 (October 1 - December 31) Q3 (January 1 - March 31) and
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HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Page 1 of 3 MAY 3, 2022
SPECIAL MEETING
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 3, 2022
CALL TO ORDER
A regular quarterly meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to
order at 7:58 p.m. by Chairperson Sanchez.
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: Authority Members Evans, Fitzpatrick, Peña, Radi, and
Chairperson Sanchez
ABSENT: None
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 was made by Authority Secretary
Radeva.
STAFF PRESENT: City Manager/Executive Director McMillen, City
Attorney/Authority Counsel Ihrke, City Clerk/Authority Secretary Radeva,
Acting Deputy City Clerk McGinley, Director of Business Unit and Housing
Development Villalpando, Management Analyst Kinley, and Community
Resources Manager Calderon
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Authority Member Fitzpatrick led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
Authority Director McMillen said the staff report for Business Session Item No.
1 should have referenced fiscal years 2021/22 and 2022/23, which staff will
note during the presentation. Council concurred.
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SPECIAL MEETING
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE HOUSING AUTHORITY QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES
OF APRIL 19, 2022
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members
Fitzpatrick/Evans to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion
passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPROVE BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND FUNDING TO PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE TO AREA HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND
HOMELESS PREVENTION PARTNERS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021/22
AND 2022/23
Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
Authority Members discussed chronic homelessness and the services and
resources provided by CV Housing First program, administered through the
Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG); Galilee Center offers
assistance by providing food, clothing, and basic needs for local disadvantaged
children, families, and farm workers in the East Coachella Valley, including a
75-bed shelter; providing funding to the Galilee Center would help alleviate
demand of services on the rest of homelessness service providers; if funding
for the Galilee Center is approved, it will be specific to fund operations;
benefits of funding regional as well as local services; and numerous grant
funding La Quinta has provided to the Galilee Center over the years.
Chairperson Sanchez said Erica Felci, Assistant to the Executive Director at
CVAG, provided WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS thanking the Authority and the
City’s for its continued partnership and support of the CV Housing First
regional program over the years.
PUBLIC SPEAKER IN-PERSON: Kay Wolff, La Quinta – said she has visited the
Galilee Center many times; those who stay at the shelter can stay as long
they need; refugees are provided governmental assistance to comply with
immigration requirements, and assistance with immigration filings; the center
provides food and medical services to those staying at the shelter, and once
a week food distributions are provided to the community; and the on-site thrift
shop offers goods at very low costs.
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SPECIAL MEETING
Authority Member Evans noted she will support Funding Option No. 3, as
presented in the staff report, providing funding for the Galilee Center, even
though she believes their services do not benefit La Quinta.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members
Fitzpatrick/Radi to:
A. Approve budget appropriation of $250,000 for fiscal year 2021/22 and
55,000 for fiscal year 2022/23 to provide assistance to area homeless
service providers and homeless prevention partners; and
B. Approve funding Option No. 3 as follows:
a. Coachella Valley Rescue Mission – $100,000;
b. Martha’s Village and Kitchen – $100,000;
c. Coachella Valley Association of Governments – CV Housing First
program – $100,000; and
d. Galilee Center – $5,000
Motion passed unanimously.
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by
Authority Members Evans/Radi to adjourn the meeting at 8:28 p.m. Motion
passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
City of La Quinta
HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING: May 3, 2022
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE BUDGET APPROPRIATION AND FUNDING TO
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AREA HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND
HOMELESS PREVENTION PARTNERS FOR FISCAL YEARS 2021/22 AND 2022/23
RECOMMENDATION
Approve budget appropriation and funding option to provide assistance to area
homeless service providers and homeless prevention partners – Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission (CVRM), Martha’s Village and Kitchen (MVK) and Coachella Valley
Association of Governments (CVAG) for Fiscal Years 2021/22 and 2022/23.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff receives quarterly metrics regarding the success of this funding and
can track how it positively impacts the City of La Quinta and Greater
Coachella Valley community.
For Authority consideration, the Housing Commission recommends the
following allocation totaling $300,000 for 2022/23:
o $100,000 to CVRM
o $100,000 to MVK
o $100,000 to CVAG
FISCAL IMPACT
The Low-Mod Housing Authority fund has a current homeless funding budget of
$250,000 for FY 2021/22 available in account number 243-0000-60532. If
approved, a $50,000 budget appropriation would result in a budget of
$300,000. The Low-Mod Housing Authority Fund has a current fund balance of
approximately $2,790,000 which would be used to increase the budget as
directed.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Commission and Staff recommend providing $100,000 to CVRM, MVK, and
CVAG, as these organizations serve the City of La Quinta, and Greater
Coachella Valley area, assisting with homeless relief efforts and COVID-19
pandemic relief impacting disadvantaged communities.
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Each organization is required to provide a quarterly report on their use of the
funds, indicate how many La Quinta individuals were assisted, and what
services they utilized. Below is a summary of regional accomplishments of each
organization for Calendar Year 2021:
CVRM: Over 5,000 unique individuals sheltered, clothed, and fed, when
they would otherwise be homeless.
MVK: Over 300 individuals placed into permanent affordable housing
after receiving workforce training and obtaining a job that will provide for
sustainability and cover all expenses.
CVAG: 75 chronically homeless individuals placed into permanent housing
through the program.
A standard Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is signed by all providers,
stipulating annual and quarterly reporting requirements.
Further, during the October 5, 2021, City Council Meeting regarding the
Community Services Grant Program awards, Council direction was given for the
Commission to review the Galilee Center’s request for assistance, as it may
relate to housing and homeless prevention services. During the March 9, 2022
regular Housing Commission meeting, a study session was held discussing the
appropriateness of funding Galilee Center’s request for an annual $5,000 award
related to housing and homeless prevention services. As requested by the
Commission, a tour of the Galilee Center was conducted on April 6, led by Co-
Founder Claudia Castorena for City staff and the Commission. Information
about the history of the facility and services provided to the public was
discussed. Though the services could be considered in relation to the Low-Mod
Housing Fund’s qualifying expenditures of housing and homeless prevention
services, and therefore be required to fulfill the same requirements as
stipulated in the MOUs for other organizations, the Commission noted the
Galilee Center does not provide for La Quinta residents in a close enough
proximity to the facility, and therefore does not recommend funding their
request for assistance.
Staff has prepared three funding options for the Authority to review regarding
FY 2022/23, recommending Option 1, per the Commission’s direction:
Option 1 (Commission Recommendation w/ Budget Increase):
- CVRM: $100,000
- MVK: $100,000
- CVAG: $100,000
TOTAL: $300,000 (Budget increase of $50,000)
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Option 2 (No Budget Increase):
-CVRM: $100,000
-MVK: $100,000
-CVAG: $50,000
TOTAL: $250,000 (No budget increase)
Option 3 (Consideration of Galilee Center Request and Budget Increase)
-CVRM: $100,000
-MVK: $100,000
-CVAG: $100,000
-Galilee Center: $5,000
TOTAL: $305,000 (Budget increase of $55,000)
ALTERNATIVE
The Authority may deny this adjusted funding request or direct staff to revise
the contribution allocation.
Prepared by: Doug Kinley, Management Analyst
Approved by: Jon McMillen, Executive Director
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