2024 06 26 CC & HA Minutes Special Joint Mtg B-C InterviewsCITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL JOINT MEETINGS MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 26, 2024
CALL TO ORDER — CITY COUNCIL
A special meeting of the La Quinta City Council was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by Mayor
Evans.
PRESENT: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, McGarrey, Pena, Sanchez, and Mayor Evans
ABSENT: None
CALL TO ORDER — HOUSING AUTHORITY
A special meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by
Mayor Evans.
PRESENT: Authority Members Evans, McGarrey, Pena, Sanchez, and Chairperson
Fitzpatrick
ABSENT: None
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT — AB 23 [AUTHORITY SECRETARY]
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY CHAIRPERSON FITZPATRICK ASKED
MAYOR EVANS TO ACT AS PRESIDING OFFICER AND CONDUCT THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sanchez led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY — Confirmed
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None
BUSINESS SESSION — COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
1. INTERVIEW AND APPOINT RESIDENTS TO SERVE ON VARIOUS CITY
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
Council waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Mayor Evans provided a summary of the La Quinta Municipal Code requirements for
residents interested in serving on City Boards, Commissions, and Committees; explained
the interview process; thanked applicants for their time and willingness to serve; and
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asked applicants to provide a brief overview of their experience, qualifications, and
interest in serving the community as they are each called upon.
City Clerk Radeva conducted a random draw to determine the order in which the
interviews were to be conducted, which was as follows:
1) Coachella Valley Conservation Commission (CVCC) — Trails Management
Subcommittee
2) Construction Board of Appeals
3) Palm Springs Airport Commission
4) Financial Advisory Commission
5) Housing Commission
6) Planning Commission
7) Arts and Community Services Commission
1) CVCC - TRAILS MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE — advisory to the Coachella
Valley Conservation Commission
1 application; Open: 2 vacancies; No term limit.
The following applicant gave a brief presentation of her experience and qualifications:
• De Karlen
Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick: De Karlen
Councilmember McGarrey: De Karlen
Councilmember Pena: De Karlen
Councilmember Sanchez: De Karlen
Mayor Evans: De Karlen
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/McGarrey
to appoint De Karlen to serve on the CVCC — Trails Management Subcommittee effective
July 1, 2024. Motion passed unanimously.
2) CONSTRUCTION BOARD OF APPEALS — advisory to Council
2 applications; Open: 1 vacancy; No term limit.
The following applicants gave a brief presentation of their experience and qualifications,
listed in the order in which they spoke:
• Stephen Olson
• Art Valdez (changed from PC 6/25/2024)
Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick: Stephen Olson
Councilmember McGarrey: Stephen Olson
Councilmember Pena: Art Valdez
Councilmember Sanchez: Art Valdez
Mayor Evans: Stephen Olson
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MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Fitzpatrick
to appoint Stephen Olson to serve on the Construction Board of Appeals effective July 1,
2024. Motion passed unanimously.
3) PALM SPRINGS AIRPORT COMMISSION — advisory to the Palm Springs City Council
4 applications; Open: 1 vacancy for full 3 -year term
The following applicants gave a brief presentation of their experience and qualifications,
listed in the order in which they spoke:
• Steven Cherry
• Wilson (Wil) Ficldhousc (withdrawn 6/24/2024)
• Geoffrey Kiehl
• Thomas Thetford (absent)
Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick: Geoffrey Kiehl
Councilmember McGarrey: Geoffrey Kiehl
Councilmember Pena: Geoffrey Kiehl
Councilmember Sanchez: Geoffrey Kiehl
Mayor Evans: Geoffrey Kiehl
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/McGarrey
to appoint Geoffrey Kiehl to serve on the Palm Springs Airport Commission for a full three-
year term from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Motion passed unanimously.
4) FINANCIAL ADVISORY COMMISSION — advisory to Council
5 applications; Open: 4 vacancies for full 3 -year terms
The following applicants gave a brief presentation of their experience and qualifications,
listed in the order in which they spoke:
• Brian Anderson*
• Keith Dorsey*
• Geoffrey Kiehl*
• David Lee
• Mark Sussman
Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick: Brian Anderson, Keith Dorsey, Geoffrey Kiehl, and David Lee
Councilmember McGarrey: Brian Anderson, Keith Dorsey, Geoffrey Kiehl, and David Lee
Councilmember Pena: Brian Anderson, Keith Dorsey, Geoffrey Kiehl, and David Lee
Councilmember Sanchez: Brian Anderson, Keith Dorsey, Geoffrey Kiehl, and David Lee
Mayor Evans: Brian Anderson, Keith Dorsey, Geoffrey Kiehl, and David Lee
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Fitzpatrick
to appoint Brian Anderson, Keith Dorsey, Geoffrey Kiehl, and David Lee to serve on the
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Financial Advisory Commission for full three-year terms from July 1, 2024, through June
30, 2027. Motion passed unanimously.
HOUSING COMMISSION — advisory to Authority
7 applications; Open: 4 total: 2 non -tenant vacancies for full 3 -year terms; 1 tenant
vacancy for a full 3 -year term; 1 tenant & 62+ vacancy for a full 3 -year term
The following applicants gave a brief presentation of their experience and qualifications,
listed in the order in which they spoke:
• Christa Christopherson
• Veronica Gaeta-Mejia* (Tenant)
• Heather Horning
• Priscilla Paltin*
• Mark Sussman (absent)
• Samuel Turley
• Alex Vasquez
Results of the ballot vote:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick: Christa Christopherson (Interim), Veronica Gaeta-Mejia
(Tenant), Priscilla Paltin, and Samuel Turley
Councilmember McGarrey: Veronica Gaeta-Mejia (Tenant), Heather Horning (Interim),
Priscilla Paltin, and Samuel Turley
Councilmember Pena: Christa Christopherson, Veronica Gaeta-Mejia (Tenant), Priscilla
Paltin, and Samuel Turley (Interim)
Councilmember Sanchez: Christa Christopherson (Interim), Veronica Gaeta-Mejia
(Tenant), Heather Horning, and Priscilla Paltin
Mayor Evans: Veronica Gaeta-Mejia (Tenant), Priscilla Paltin, Samuel Turley, and Alex
Vasquez (Interim)
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Sanchez
to appoint Christa Christopherson (Interim), Veronica Gaeta-Mejia (Tenant), Priscilla
Paltin, and Samuel Turley to serve on the Housing Commission for full three-year terms
from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 5:50 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AT 6:02 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS
PRESENT
6) PLANNING COMMISSION — advisory to Council
10 applications; Open: 3 vacancies for full 3 -year terms
The following applicants gave a brief presentation of their experience and qualifications,
listed in the order in which they spoke:
• Linda Bohlinger
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• Steven Cherry
• Michael Curry
• John Henry Garcia (withdrawn during interview 6/26/2024)
• Elisa Guerrero*
• Shayra Hernandez
• Kevin Hundt
• Vincent Lopez (withdrawn 6/26/2024)
• Dale Tyerman*
• Art Valdez (changed to CBA 6/25/2024)
Results of the ballot vote no. 1:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick: Linda Bohlinger, Elisa Guerrero, and Dale Tyerman
Councilmember McGarrey: Elisa Guerrero, Kevin Hundt, and Dale Tyerman
Councilmember Pena: Linda Bohlinger, Elisa Guerrero, and Dale Tyerman
Councilmember Sanchez: Michael Curry, Elisa Guerrero, and Dale Tyerman
Mayor Evans: Elisa Guerrero, Kevin Hundt, and Dale Tyerman
Results of the ballot vote no. 2:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick: Kevin Hundt
Councilmember McGarrey: Kevin Hundt
Councilmember Pena: Linda Bohlinger
Councilmember Sanchez: Michael Curry
Mayor Evans: Kevin Hundt
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/McGarrey
to appoint Elisa Guerrero, Kevin Hundt, and Dale Tyerman to serve on the Planning
Commission for full three-year terms from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2027. Motion
passed unanimously.
MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 7:39 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING
AUTHORITY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING AT 7:46 P.M. WITH ALL MEMBERS
PRESENT
7) ARTS AND COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION — advisory to Council
10 applications; Open: 3 vacancies for full 3 -year terms
The following applicants gave a brief presentation of their experience and qualifications,
listed in the order in which they spoke:
• Cristina Acosta (withdrawn 6/26/2024)
• Cynthia Beesemyer
• Mary Anne Brower
• Deanna Dreweatt (withdrawn 6/25/2024)
• Marshall Forster (withdrawn 6/26/2024)
• Tracy Phillips (withdrawn 6/26/2024)
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• Alex Sh fc (absent)
• Jeffrey Shore
• Sean Webb
• Robert Weston
Results of the ballot vote no. 1:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick: Cynthia Beesemeyer, Mary Anne Brower, and Jeffrey Shore
Councilmember McGarrey: Cynthia Beesemeyer, Mary Anne Brower, and Sean Webb
Councilmember Pena: Cynthia Beesemeyer, Jeffrey Shore, and Sean Webb
Councilmember Sanchez: Cynthia Beesemeyer, Mary Anne Brower, and Sean Webb
Mayor Evans: Cynthia Beesemeyer, Jeffrey Shore, and Sean Webb
Results of the ballot vote no. 2:
Councilmember Fitzpatrick: Mary Anne Brower
Councilmember McGarrey: Mary Anne Brower
Councilmember Pena: Jeffrey Shore
Councilmember Sanchez: Mary Anne Brower
Mayor Evans: Jeffrey Shore
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Fitzpatrick
to appoint Cynthia Beesemeyer, Mary Anne Brower, and Sean Webb to serve on the
Community Services Commission for full three-year terms from July 1, 2023, through
June 30, 2026. Motion passed unanimously.
COUNCIL AND AUHTORITY MEMBERS' ITEMS — None
ADJOURNMENT — COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
There being no further business, a motion was made by Councilmember/Authority Chair
Fitzpatrick and seconded by Councilmember/Authority Member Sanchez to adjourn this
special joint meeting at 8:40 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, City Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
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