2025 04 16 HC Minutes Special MeetingHOUSING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 1 of 2 APRIL 16, 2025
SPECIAL MEETING
HOUSING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
A special 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, Paltin, and Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia
ABSENT: None
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 DECEMBER 11, 2024
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Christopherson / Paltin
to receive and file the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed: ayes – 4, noes –
0, abstain – 0, absent – 0, vacancy – one (1).
BUSINESS SESSION
1.RECOMMEND HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVAL FOR LOCAL HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAMS FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
Senior Management Analyst Kinley and Administrative Technician Camarena presented
the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
The Commission discussed the process for local homeless prevention programs partners
to request additional funding if such need arises due to rising costs and economic
conditions; and current and future expansion plans for these programs.
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PUBLIC SPEAKER: Philip Bettencourt, La Quinta – expressed support for the funding
recommendation; noted the City of Newport Beach, California, collaborates with third-
party organizations to assist the unhoused population; and thanked staff, the
Commission, and the Housing Authority for their continued support of these programs.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Pacheco/Paltin to
recommend Housing Authority funding approval to provide assistance to local homeless
service providers and homeless prevention partners for fiscal year 2025/26 in the amount
of $375,000, as follows:
A.$125,000 to Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
B.$125,000 to Martha’s Village and Kitchen
C.$125,000 to Coachella Valley Association of Governments
Motion passed: ayes – 4, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 0, vacancy – one (1).
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – None
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
Staff thanked the Commission for their attendance and participation at the annual Special
Joint Meeting of the City Council, Boards, Commissions, and Committees, held on March
20, 2025; and noted that there is one vacancy on the Commission, and the City is actively
recruiting applications from residents interested to serve, and annual interviews to be
conducted by the Housing Authority are scheduled for June 17, 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Christopherson/Paltin to adjourn this meeting at 5:16 p.m. Motion passed: ayes – 4, noes
–0, abstain – 0, absent – 0, vacancy – one (1).
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie McGinley, Commission Secretary/Management Specialist
City of La Quinta, California