2023 03 08 HC MinutesHOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023
CALL TO ORDER
A regular meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission was called to order at 4:03 p.m.
by Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia
PRESENT: Commissioners, Chapman, Pacheco and Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia
ABSENT: Commissioners Casto and Davidson
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 — None
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS — None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES DATED DECEMBER 14, 2022
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Chapman/Pacheco to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed: ayes — 3; noes — 0;
abstain — 0; absent — 2 (Casto and Davidson).
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECOMMEND HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVAL FOR LOCAL HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAMS FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Staff answered questions regarding grant funding sources; homeless prevention services
and programs offered by Lift to Rise; and the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission's portable
laundry program.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Pacheco/Chapman to
recommend Housing Authority funding approval to provide assistance to local homeless
service providers and homeless prevention partners to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission,
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Martha's Village and Kitchen, and Coachella Valley Association of Governments for fiscal
year 2023/24, as recommended. Motion passed: ayes — 3; noes — 0; abstain — 0; absent
— 2 (Casto and Davidson).
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS
Management Analyst Kinley thanked Commissioners for attending the City's Annual
Community Workshop held on February 15, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Pacheco/Chapman to adjourn at 4:18 p.m. Motion passed: ayes — 3; noes — 0; abstain —
0; absent — 2 (Casto and Davidson).
Respectfully submitted,
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Laurie McGinley, Commissio Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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