2024 03 13 HC MinutesCONSENT CALENDAR ITEM NO. 1
HOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 13, 2024
CALL TO ORDER
A regular quarterly meeting of the La Quinta Housing Commission (Commission) was
called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chairperson Chapman
PRESENT: Commissioners Pacheco, Paltin, and Chairperson Chapman
ABSENT: Commissioners Casto and Gaeta-Mejia
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Chapman 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 — None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE MEETING MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Chapman/Commissioner
Pacheco to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed: ayes — 3; noes
— 0; abstain — 0; absent — 2 (Casto and Gaeta-Mejia).
BUSINESS SESSION
1. RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2022/23 HOUSING AUTHORITY YEAR-
END BUDGET REPORT
Housing Authority Treasurer Martinez presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk's Office.
Housing Authority Treasurer Martinez provided a brief overview of the three Housing
Authority Funds: (1) 241 — Housing Authority Fund, (2) 243 — RDA Low -Mod Housing
Fund, and (3) 249 — 2011 Bond Fund.
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Discussion followed regarding the overall revenues and expenditures were higher than
budgeted; and total available fund balances for the three funds as of June 30, 2023. The
report was approved by the Housing Authority on December 19, 2023.
Management Analyst Kinley provided a brief update on the ongoing improvements at the
Dune Palms Mobile Estates which include pool site improvements and various changes
to the recreation center which would include a cooling center, homework club, and a rental
space for events.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Pacheco/Paltin to
receive and file fiscal year 2022/23 Housing Authority year-end budget report as
presented. Motion passed: ayes — 3; noes — 0; abstain — 0; absent — 2 (Casto and Gaeta-
Mejia).
2. RECOMMEND HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVAL FOR LOCAL HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAMS FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/25
Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Discussion followed on the services provided by each organization that receives funding
for homeless prevention.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Pacheco/Paltin to
recommend Housing Authority approval authorizing funding to assist local homeless
prevention providers — Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM), Martha's Village and
Kitchen (MVK), and Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for fiscal year
2024/25 in the amount of $250,000, as follows:
A. $83,333 to CVRM
B. $83,333 to MVK
C. $83,333 to CVAG
Motion passed: ayes — 3; noes — 0; abstain — 0; absent — 2 (Casto and Gaeta-Mejia).
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1. UPDATE ON CURRENT HOUSING COMMISSION AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
ACTIVITY
Management Analyst Kinley provided a verbal update regarding staff's efforts and
coordination with the California Department of Housing and Community Development to
develop vacant land throughout the city and provide additional affordable housing units.
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS - None
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ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Pacheco/Paltin to adjourn this meeting at 5:22 p.m. Motion passed: ayes — 3; noes — 0;
abstain — 0; absent — 2 (Casto and Gaeta-Mejia).
Respectfully submitted,
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Lori Lorett, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California
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