2023 09 13 HC MinutesCALL TO ORDER
HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
A regular quarterly meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission (Commission) was
called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia
PRESENT: Commissioners Chapman, Pacheco, Paltin, and Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia
ABSENT: Commissioner Casto
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. INTRODUCE AND WELCOME NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONER PALTIN
Commissioner Paltin introduced herself and provided a brief summary of her experience
and qualifications; the Commission provided a brief introduction as well.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES DATED JUNE 14, 2023
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Chapman/Paltin to
approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed: ayes — 4; noes — 0;
abstain — 0; absent — 1 (Casto).
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]
Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
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MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Chapman/Paltin to
adopt resolution to change Housing Commission regular quarterly meeting start time from
4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Motion passed: ayes — 4; noes — 0; abstain — 0; absent — 1 (Casto).
Management Analyst Kinley noted the next regular quarterly Commission meeting
scheduled for December 13, 2023, will start at 5:00 p.m.
2. APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION TO SERVE AS
CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioner Pacheco/Chairperson
Gaeta-Mejia to appoint Commissioner Chapman to serve as Housing Commission
Chairperson for fiscal year 2023/24. Motion passed: ayes — 4; noes — 0; abstain — 0;
absent — 1 (Casto).
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia/
Commissioner Chapman to appoint Commissioner Paltin to serve as Housing
Commission Vice Chairperson for fiscal year 2023/24. Motion passed: ayes — 4; noes —
0; abstain — 0; absent — 1 (Casto).
Management Analyst Kinley provided a brief overview of the roles for the Chairperson
and Vice Chairperson positions.
NEWLY APPOINTED CHAIRPERSON CHAPMAN ASSUMED PRESIDING
OFFICER DUTIES FROM FORMER CHAIRPERSON GAETA-MEJIA FOR THE
REMAINDER OF THE MEETING
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 CITY EVENTS LINEUP
Management Analyst Kinley reviewed the list of upcoming City events and encouraged
Commissioners and residents to attend.
Staff answered questions regarding the lineup for the Concerts in the Park events and
the annual City Hall Open House.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS - None
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Gaeta-Mejia/Paltin to adjourn this meeting at 4:21 p.m. Motion passed: ayes — 4; noes —
0; abstain — 0; absent — 1 (Casto).
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori Lorett, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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