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2023 09 13 HCOttigrai — (,I \1 „r ;,';• lel 'i I:1 — Housing Commission agendas and staff reports are now available on the City's web page: www.laquintaca.gov HOUSING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023, AT 4:00 P.M. ****************************** Members of the public may listen to this meeting by tuning -in live via http://laquinta.12milesout.com/video/live. CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL: Commissioners: Casto, Chapman, Pacheco, Paltin, and Chairperson Gaeta- Mejia PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS — INSTRUCTIONS Members of the public may address the Commission on any matter listed or not listed on the agenda as follows: WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in-person during the meeting by submitting 10 copies to the Commission Secretary, it is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting; or can be emailed in advance to CityClerkMail@laquintaca.gov, no later than 12:00 p.m., on the day of the meeting. Written public comments will be distributed to the Commission, made public, and will be incorporated into the public record of the meeting, but will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Chair, a brief summary of public comments is asked to be reported. HOUSING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 1 of 4 SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 If written public comments are emailed, the email subject line must clearly state "Written Comments" and should include: 1) full name, 2) city of residence, and 3) subject matter. VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided in-person during the meeting by completing a "Request to Speak" form and submitting it to the Commission Secretary; it is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Please limit your comments to three (3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). Members of the public shall be called upon to speak by the Chair. In accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2022-028, a one-time additional speaker time donation of three (3) minutes per individual is permitted; please note that the member of the public donating time must: 1) submit this in writing to the Commission Secretary by completing a "Request to Speak" form noting the name of the person to whom time is being donated to, and 2) be present at the time the speaker provides verbal comments. Verbal public comments are defined as comments provided in the speakers' own voice and may not include video or sound recordings of the speaker or of other individuals or entities, unless permitted by the Chair. Public speakers may elect to use printed presentation materials to aid their comments; 10 copies of such printed materials shall be provided to the Commission Secretary to be disseminated to the Commission, made public, and incorporated into the public record of the meeting; it is requested that the printed materials are provided prior to the beginning of the meeting. There shall be no use of Chamber resources and technology to display visual or audible presentations during public comments, unless permitted by the Chair. All writings or documents, including but not limited to emails and attachments to emails, submitted to the City regarding any item(s) listed or not listed on this agenda are public records. All information in such writings and documents is subject to disclosure as being in the public domain and subject to search and review by electronic means, including but not limited to the City's Internet Web site and any other Internet Web -based platform or other Web -based form of communication. All information in such writings and documents similarly is subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act [Government Code § 7920.000 et seq.]. TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY — INSTRUCTIONS Teleconference accessibility may be triggered in accordance with AB 2449 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 285), codified in the Brown Act [Government Code § 54953], if a member of the Housing Commission requests to attend and participate in this meeting remotely due to "just cause" or "emergency circumstances," as defined, and only if the request is approved by the Commission. In such instances, remote public accessibility and participation will be facilitated via Zoom Webinar as detailed at the end of this Agenda. HOUSING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 2 of 4 SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA At this time, members of the public may address the Commission on any matter not listed on the agenda pursuant to the "Public Comments — Instructions" listed above. The 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 the Brown Act [Government Code § 54954.2(b)]. CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 1. INTRODUCE AND WELCOME NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONER PALTIN CONSENT CALENDAR NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion. 1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES DATED JUNE 14, 2023 BUSINESS SESSION 1. ADOPT RESOLUTION TO CHANGE HOUSING COMMISSION REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING START TIME FROM 4:00 P.M. TO 5:00 P.M. [HOUSING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2023-001] 2. APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION TO SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS 1. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 CITY EVENTS LINEUP COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The next regular quarterly meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission will be held on December 13, 2023, at the La Quinta City Hall Council Chamber, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253. DECLARATION OF POSTING I, Laurie McGinley, Secretary of the Housing Commission of the City of La Quinta, do hereby declare that the foregoing Agenda for the Commission meeting of September 13, 2023, was posted on the City's website, near the entrance to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico and the bulletin board at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on September 7, 2023. HOUSING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 3 of 4 SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 PAGE PAGE PAGE DATED: September 7, 2023 a. .: 'I/ f Laurie McGinley, Deputy Cit Clerk / Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California Public Notices • Agenda packet materials are available for public inspection: 1) at the Clerk's Office at La Quinta City Hall, located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California 92253; and 2) on the City's website at https://www.laquintaca.gov/business/boards-and- commissions/housing-commission, in accordance with the Brown Act [Government Code § 54957.5; AB 2647 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 971)]. • The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment is needed for the hearing impaired, please contact Commission Secretary at (760) 777- 7162, 24 -hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made. • If background material is to be presented to the Commission during a Commission meeting, please be advised that 15 copies of all documents, exhibits, etc., must be supplied to the Commission Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting. *** TELECONFERENCE PROCEDURES — PURSUANT TO AB 2449*** APPLICABLE ONLY WHEN TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY IS IN EFFECT Verbal public comments via Teleconference — members of the public may attend and participate in this meeting by teleconference via Zoom and use the "raise your hand" feature when public comments are prompted by the Chair; the City will facilitate the ability for a member of the public to be audible to the Commission and general public and allow him/her/they to speak on the item(s) requested. Please note — members of the public must unmute themselves when prompted upon being recognized by the Chair, in order to become audible to the Commission and the public. Only one person at a time may speak by teleconference and only after being recognized by the Chair. ZOOM LINK: Meeting ID: Or join by phone: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84928069200 849 2806 9200 (253) 215 - 8782 Written public comments — can be provided in person during the meeting or emailed to DKinley©LaQuintaCA.Gov any time prior to the adjournment of the meeting, and will be distributed to the Commission, made public, incorporated into the public record of the meeting, and will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request of the Chair, a brief summary of any public comment is asked to be read, to the extent the Committee can accommodate such request. HOUSING COMMISSION AGENDA Page 4 of 4 SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 CALL TO ORDER CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1 HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023 A regular meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia PRESENT: Commissioners, Casto, Chapman, Pacheco and Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia ABSENT: None VACANCY: One (1) 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 MARCH 8, 2023 MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Casto/Pacheco to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed: ayes — 4; noes — 0; abstain — 0; absent — 0; vacancy — one (1). BUSINESS SESSION 1. DISCUSS AND APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 PROPOSED HOUSING AUTHORITY BUDGET Housing Authority Treasurer Martinez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office. The Commission discussed the City/Housing Authority purchases of vacant land on Highway 111; and potential timeline and cost for development of the vacant parcels. MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Chapman/Pacheco to recommend Housing Authority approval of fiscal year 2023/24 Housing Authority Budget HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 1 of 2 JUNE 14, 2023 5 as submitted. Motion passed: ayes — 4; noes — 0; abstain — 0; absent — 0; vacancy — one (1 ). COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia requested adding a Business Session item to the next regular quarterly meeting of the Housing Commission on September 13, 2023, proposing changing the meeting start time from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm, to better align it with the Commissioners' schedules. The Commission concurred. Management Analyst Kinley noted the City Council and Housing Authority will hold the City's annual Boards and Commissions interviews on June 30, 2023, starting at 9:00 a.m.; applicants must be present for consideration. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Chapman/Pacheco to adjourn this meeting at 4:13 p.m. Motion passed: ayes — 4; noes — 0; abstain — 0; absent — 0; vacancy — one (1). Respectfully submitted, Laurie McGinley, Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California HOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 2 of 2 JUNE 14, 2023 6 City of La Quinta HOUSING COMMISSION MEETIN, STAFF REPORT BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 1 September 13, 2023 AGENDA TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION TO CHANGE HOUSING COMMISSION REGULAR QUARTERLY MEETING START TIME FROM 4:00 PM TO 5:00 PM RECOMMENDATION Adopt a Resolution to change Housing Commission regular quarterly meeting start time from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • The Housing Commission (Commission) meets quarterly on the second Wednesday in the months of March, June, September, and December. • On June 14, 2023, Commission members expressed a desire to consider changing the Commission's regular quarterly meetings start time from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. to be better aligned with a standard work -day schedule, and the proposed time change does not conflict with any other Commissions' meetings. FISCAL IMPACT — None. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS On September 15, 2009, Council adopted Resolution No. 2009-075 establishing the La Quinta Housing Authority (Authority) in accordance with California Housing Authorities Law (Health and Safety Code Section 34200, et seq.). On October 20, 2009, Council adopted Ordinance No. 473 establishing the Housing Commission (Commission) in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 34291 and 34292; the Commission's function is to review and make recommendations on all matters to come before the Authority. In accordance with "Section 9 — Meetings" of Ordinance No. 473, "The Housing Commission shall provide by resolution for the time and place of holding their regular meetings." On October 13, 2010, the Commission adopted Housing Commission Resolution No. 2010- 001 establishing that the Commission shall meet at La Quinta City Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. 7 On December 21, 2011, the Commission adopted Housing Commission Resolution No. 2011-001 establishing that the Commission shall meet at La Quinta City Hall, quarterly, on the 2nd Wednesday in the months of March, June, September, and December, as well as on an as -needed basis, at 6 p.m. On December 12, 2018, the Commission approved to change its regular quarterly meetings start time from 6:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. On June 14, 2023, Commission members reached a consensus and expressed a desire to consider changing the Commission's regular quarterly meetings start time from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. to be better aligned with a standard work -day schedule, and the proposed time change does not conflict with any other Commissions' meetings. Proposed is Housing Commission Resolution No. 2023-001 to effectuate the Commission's meeting start time change to 5 p.m. effective upon adoption. If the new start time is approved, Council will be notified of the change via a Departmental Report at the next regular meeting scheduled for September 19, 2023. ALTERNATIVES The Commission may elect not to change its meetings' start time and not adopt the proposed Housing Commission Resolution. Prepared by: Approved by: Laurie McGinley, Deputy City Clerk Monika Radeva, City Clerk 8 HOUSING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2023 — 001 A RESOLUTION OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, CHANGING THE START TIME OF HOUSING COMMISSION MEETINGS WHEREAS, on September 15, 2009, the La Quinta City Council adopted Resolution No. 2009-075 establishing the La Quinta Housing Authority in accordance with California Housing Authorities Law (Health and Safety Code Section 34200, et seq.); and WHEREAS, on October 20, 2009, the La Quinta City Council adopted Ordinance No. 473 establishing the Housing Commission in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 34291 and 34292; the Housing Commission's function is to review and make recommendations to all matters to come before the Housing Authority; and WHEREAS, in accordance with "Section 9 — Meetings" of Ordinance No. 473, "The Housing Commission shall provide by resolution for the time and place of holding their regular meetings;" and WHEREAS, on October 13, 2010, the Commission adopted Housing Commission Resolution No. 2010-001 establishing that the Commission shall meet at La Quinta City Hall on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m.; and WHEREAS, on December 21, 2011, the Commission adopted Housing Commission Resolution No. 2011-001 establishing that the Commission shall meet at La Quinta City Hall, quarterly, on the 2nd Wednesday in the months of March, June, September, and December, as well as on an as -needed basis, at 6 p.m.; and WHEREAS, on December 12, 2018, the Commission approved to change its regular quarterly meetings start time from 6:00 pm to 4:00 p.m.; and WHEREAS, on June 14, 2023, Commission members reached a consensus and expressed a desire to consider changing the Commission's regular quarterly meetings start time from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. to be better aligned with a standard work -day schedule, and the proposed time change does not conflict with any other Commissions' meetings; and WHEREAS, on September 13, 2023, the Housing Commission met and conferred to determine a location, date, and time for commission meetings. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Housing Commission of the City of La Quinta, California, as follows: 9 Housing Commission Resolution No. 2023 — 001 Housing Commission Meetings — Location, Dates, and Time Adopted: September 13, 2023 Page 2 of 2 SECTION 1. The Housing Commission regular meetings shall be held quarterly on the 2nd Wednesday in the months of March, June, September, and December, starting at 5 p.m. SECTION 2. The location of the Housing Commission meetings shall be La Quinta City Hall, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California. SECTION 3. Meetings shall be open to the public; and may be adjourned by the presiding officer or by the Secretary if quorum is not present. SECTION 4. Any meeting, once adjourned, may not be reconvened. SECTION 5. Special meetings may be called as needed in accordance with the City's Amended and Restated Rules of Procedure for Public Meetings and Related Functions and Activities for City Boards, Commissions, and Committees, adopted via City Council Resolution No. 2022-028 on August 2, 2022, and as may be amended from time to time. PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular quarterly meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission held on this 13th day of September 2023 by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Veronica Gaeta-Mejia, Chairperson City of La Quinta, California ATTEST: LAURIE McGINLEY Deputy City Clerk / Commission Secretary City of La Quinta, California 10 City of La Quinta HOUSING COMMISSION MEETIN, STAFF REPORT BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 2 September 13, 2023 AGENDA TITLE: APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION TO SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 RECOMMENDATION Appoint members of the Housing Commission to serve as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson to serve for fiscal year 2023/24. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY • Pursuant to La Quinta Municipal Code (LQMC) Section 2.06.050, the Housing Commission (Commission) shall appoint members of the Commission to serve as Chairperson and Vice Chairperson for the fiscal year at its first meeting held after June 30th each year. • The September 13, 2023, meeting is the first scheduled quarterly meeting of the Commission for fiscal year 2023/24. FISCAL IMPACT — None. BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS In accordance with LQMC Section 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. The following Commissioners have held these positions in the past six years: Election Date Chairperson Vice Chairperson February 1, 2017 Lynn Joy Rogers Everette Long September 12, 2018 Everette Long Michele McDonough September 11, 2019 Veronica Gaeta-Mejia Michele McDonough 2020 — Not Applicable Veronica Gaeta-Mejia Michele McDonough September 8, 2021 Veronica Gaeta-Mejia Olga Pacheco November 9, 2022 Veronica Gaeta-Mejia Olga Pacheco 11 Voting Procedures: All actions must be taken on a majority vote or by a majority of the quorum present. On the passage of every motion, the vote shall be taken by voice or roll call as appropriate. The presiding Chairperson will open and close nominations to the Commission for Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. The vote will be taken, and the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson appointed. Tie Votes: In the case of a tie vote, an additional motion shall be made to obtain a majority vote to break the tie. If a tie vote results at a time when less than all members are present, the matter shall automatically be continued to the next regular meeting, unless otherwise ordered by the Commission. ALTERNATIVES This action is mandated by the LQMC, thus, staff does not recommend an alternate. Prepared by: Approved by: Laurie McGinley, Deputy City Clerk Monika Radeva, City Clerk 12 DEPARTMENTAL REPORT ITEM NO. 1 2023-2024 City Events Lineup CALIFORNIA - Date Event Location Event Start / End Times August 26, 2023 Hunter Lopez/Gold Star Civic Center Campus 6PM - 8:30PM September 11, 2023 9/11 Candlelight Vigil Civic Center Campus 7PM - 8PM September 28, 2023 State of the City Embassy Suites 5PM — 8PM September 30, 2023 Concert in the Park Silverrock Park 6:30PM - 9PM October 1, 2023 Farmer's Market Old Town La Quinta 8AM — 1PM October 12, 2023 Autumn Luncheon Wellness Center 11AM — 12:30PM October 14, 2023 Concert in the Park Silverrock Park 6:30PM — 9PM October 21, 2023 X -Park 1 Year Anniversary XPark *TBD November 11, 2023 Veterans Recognition City Hall 9AM — 11 AM November 16, 2023 La Quinta Art Celebration Civic Center Campus 10AM — 4PM November 18, 2023 Gingerbread Lane Old Town Artisan TBD December 1, 2023 Tree Lighting Civic Center Campus 6PM — 8PM December 3, 20223 Ironman 70.3 LQ/IW 7AM — 3PM December 7, 2023 Casita Lighting La Quinta Museum 5PM — 7PM IIM 78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, California 92253 1 760.777.7000 I wwwlaquintaca.gov 13 CALIFORNIA - Date Event Location Event Start / End Times December 2023 Open House City Hall *TBD December 9, 2023 Breakfast with Santa Wellness Center 11AM — 12:30PM December 21, 2023 Holiday Luncheon Wellness Center 5PM — 6Pm *Item details pending 78495 Calle Tampico I La Quinta, California 92253 1760.777.70001 www laquintaca.gov 14