2024 12 11 HC MinutesHOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 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 Gaeta-Mejia.
PRESENT: Commissioners Christopherson, Pacheco, and Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia
ABSENT: Vice Chairperson Paltin
VACANCY: One (1)
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 – None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1.RECEIVE AND FILE MEETING MINUTES DATED SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Pacheco/
Christopherson to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed: ayes –
3, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 1 (Paltin), vacancy – one (1).
BUSINESS SESSION
1.RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 HOUSING AUTHORITY YEAR-
END BUDGET REPORT
Housing Authority Treasurer Martinez presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
The Commission discussed the maintenance expenses incurred for the La Quinta Cove
properties as listed in Attachment 1 to the staff report; staff provided details on the
expenses that attributed to the variance in expenditures.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioner Pacheco/Chairperson
Gaeta-Mejia to receive and file 2023/24 Housing Authority Year-End Budget Report.
Motion passed: ayes – 3, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 1 (Paltin), vacancy – one (1).
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2.RECOMMEND HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND
APPROVE G.M. GORDON ROOFING TO PERFORM TWENTY-EIGHT ROOF
REPLACEMENTS FOR THE CITY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING RENTAL
PROPERTIES IN THE LA QUINTA COVE
Senior Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
The Commission discussed pricing and timeline to complete the roof repairs if this item is
approved by the Housing Authority.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Pacheco/
Christopherson to recommend Housing Authority appropriate funds and approve G.M.
Gordon Roofing to perform roof replacements for the City’s 28 affordable housing rental
properties in the La Quinta Cove. Motion passed: ayes – 3, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent
–1 (Paltin), vacancy – one (1).
3.RECOMMEND HOUSING AUTHORITY ADOPT RESOLUTION TO DECLARE
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBERS 600-030-039, 600-030-036, AND 600-390-024
LOCATED IN THE CITY OF LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA AS SURPLUS LAND
Senior Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Chairperson Gaeta-
Mejia/Commissioner Pacheco to recommend the Housing Authority:
1)Adopt a Resolution to declare Assessor Parcel Numbers 600-030-039, 600-030-
036, and 600-390-024, located in the City of La Quinta, California, as surplus land;
2)Authorize the Executive Director to execute and administer the necessary notice(s)
related to the declarations made in the resolution; and
3)Find that the declarations are exempt from environmental review pursuant to
Section 15312 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
Motion passed: ayes – 3, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 1 (Paltin), vacancy – one (1).
STUDY SESSION
1.DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 HOUSING COMMISSION ACTIVITY
Senior Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
The Commission discussed the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA)
requirements for La Quinta and its compliance status; and the timeline and potential
development plans for the three vacant parcels discussed under Business Session Item
No. 3 of this agenda.
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DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – Verbal Updates
1.UPDATE ON CURRENT HOUSING COMMISSION AND HOUSING AUTHORITY
ACTIVITY
Staff noted ensuring compliance with the Surplus Land Act may take some time; options
for future affordable housing projects are being considered and evaluated; and Mr.
Samuel Turley resigned his appointment on the Commission because he moved to the
city of Indio, and an update on filling the vacancy will be provided in the future.
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Chairperson
Gaeta-Mejia/Commissioner Pacheco to adjourn this meeting at 5:28 p.m. Motion passed:
ayes – 3, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 1 (Paltin), vacancy – one (1).
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie McGinley, Commission Secretary/Management Specialist
City of La Quinta, California
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