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2022 11 09 HC Minutes Special MeetingHOUSING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2022 CALL TO ORDER A special meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission (Commission) was called to order at 6:02 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.), and City Council Resolution No. 2021-035, adopted by the City Council on September 28, 2021, and reaffirmed on October 18, 2022, members of the public, the Housing Commission, and City Staff participated in this meeting by teleconference only. PRESENT: ABSENT: Commissioners Casto, Chapman, Davidson, Pacheco, and Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia None STAFF PRESENT: Management Analyst Kinley, 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 6:06 p.m. and staff would continue to monitor email HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING Page 1 of 3 NOVEMBER 9, 2022 communications and teleconference attendance for the duration of the meeting, should any requests by the public are received. ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS - None CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF JUNE 8, 2022 2. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Gaeta-Mejia /Chapman to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously. BUSINESS SESSION 1. APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION TO SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON AND VICE -CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the City Manager's Office. Staff provided a brief overview of the voting process, and roles and responsibilities for the Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson positions. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Casto/Chapman to re -appoint Commissioners Gaeta-Mejia and Pacheco to serve as Chairperson and Vice -Chairperson, respectively for fiscal year 2022/23. Motion passed unanimously. 2. RECOMMEND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEEMENT WITH BP DUNE PALMS, LP, BY GENERAL PARTNER BLACKPOINT PROPERTIES, LLC, TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY COMPRISING APPROXIMATELY 5.2 ACRES LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HIGHWAY 111 AND DUNE PALMS ROAD (APN: 600- 030-018) Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report which is on file in the City Manager's Office. HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING Page 2 of 3 NOVEMBER 9, 2022 The Commission discussed property location; build -out options including potential affordable housing development of up to 150 units and 2-3 stories, and mixed -use component to maximize allowable unit density per the mixed - use overlay; partnering with a third party developer to determine best options for build -out and funding availabilities; management alternatives; proximity to future CV Link project and multi -modal transportation options, and walkability to nearby employment, commerce, and schools. Commission expressed general support for the land acquisition as proposed. MOTION - A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Casto/Davidson to recommend Housing Authority approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement with BP Dune Palms, LP, by General Partner Blackpoint Properties, LLC, to acquire a portion of certain property comprised of approximately 5.2 acres located on the Northeast corner of Highway 111 and Dune Palms Road (APN: 600-030-018). Motion passed unanimously. STUDY SESSION - None STAFF REPORTS AND INFORMATIONAL ITEMS - None COMMISSIONER'S ITEMS - None ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Chapman/Pacheco to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 p.m. Motion passed unanimously. Respectfully submitted, REYNA CAMARENA, Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING Page 3 of 3 NOVEMBER 9, 2022