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SPECIAL MEETING
NOTICE AND CALL OF SPECIAL MEETING
OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND TO THE
AUTHORITY SECRETARY:
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Special Meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority
is hereby called to be held on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, commencing at 4:00 p.m. (or
thereafter) at La Quinta City Hall located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253
for the following purpose:
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DATED
JUNE 3, 2025
2. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT
SERVICES WITH JC DESERT ENTERPRISES, INC DBA LA QUINTA
PALMS REALTY, INC FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
3. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH J&H ASSET PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC
FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT DUNE PALMS MOBILE
ESTATES
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND APPROVE FUNDING TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE
TO AREA HOMELESS SERVICE PARTNERS FOR LOCAL HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
Dated: June 27, 2025
/s/ Deborah McGarrey
DEBORAH McGARREY, Chairperson
Attest:
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
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DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Monika Radeva, Authority Secretary, do hereby declare that the foregoing notice for the
Special Meeting of the Housing Authority of the City of La Quinta on May 20, 2025, was
posted on the City’s website, near the entrance to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle
Tampico, and the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51321 Avenida
Bermudas, on June 27, 2025.
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
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SPECIAL MEETING
HOUSING AUTHORITY
AGENDA
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER
78495 Calle Tampico La Quinta
SPECIAL MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025, AT 4:00 P.M. (or thereafter)
Members of the public may listen to this meeting by tuning-in live via
www.laquintaca.gov/livemeetings.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL: Authority Members: Evans, Fitzpatrick, Peña, Sanchez, and
Chairperson McGarrey
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 [AUTHORITY SECRETARY]
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, members of the public may address the Housing Authority on any matter not
listed on the agenda pursuant to the “Public Comments – Instructions” listed at the end
of the agenda. The Housing Authority values your comments; however, in accordance
with State law, no action shall be taken on any item not appearing on the agenda unless
it is an emergency item authorized by the Brown Act [Government Code § 54954.2(b)].
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA
CONSENT CALENDAR
NOTE: Consent Calendar items are routine in nature and can be approved by one motion.
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Housing Authority agendas and staff
reports are available on the City’s
web site: www.laquintaca.gov
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2. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
WITH JC DESERT ENTERPRISES, INC DBA LA QUINTA PALMS REALTY, INC
FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
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3. APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH J&H ASSET PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC FOR
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT DUNE PALMS MOBILE ESTATES
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BUSINESS SESSION
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1. APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND APPROVE FUNDING TO PROVIDE ASSIS TANCE
TO AREA HOMELESS SERVICE PARTNERS FOR LOCAL HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
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STUDY SESSION - NONE
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
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The next regular quarterly meeting of the Housing Authority will be held on July 15, 2025,
at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber, 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, CA 92253.
DECLARATION OF POSTING
I, Monika Radeva, Authority Secretary of the La Quinta Housing Authority, do hereby
declare that the foregoing agenda for the La Quinta Housing Authority was posted on the
City’s website, near the entrance to the Council Chamber at 78495 Calle Tampico, and
the bulletin board at the La Quinta Cove Post Office at 51321 Avenida Bermudas, on
June 27, 2025.
DATED: June 27, 2025
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
PUBLIC NOTICES
Agenda packet materials are available for public inspection: 1) at the Clerk’s Office at
La Quinta City Hall, located at 78495 Calle Tampico, La Quinta, California 92253; and
2) on the City’s website at https://www.laquintaca.gov/business/city-council/housing-
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authority-agendas/, in accordance with the Brown Act [Government Code § 54957.5;
AB 2647 (Stats. 2022, Ch. 971)].
The La Quinta City Council Chamber is handicapped accessible. If special equipment
is needed for the hearing impaired, please call the City Clerk’s office at (760) 777-
7123, 24-hours in advance of the meeting and accommodations will be made.
If background material is to be presented to the Housing Authority during a Housing
Authority meeting, please be advised that 15 copies of all documents, exhibits, etc.,
must be supplied to the Authority Secretary for distribution. It is requested that this
takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENTS - INSTRUCTIONS
Members of the public may address the Housing Authority on any matter listed or not listed
on the agenda as follows:
WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided either in-person during the meeting by
submitting 15 copies to the Authority Secretary, it is requested that this takes place prior to
the beginning of the meeting; or can be emailed in advance to
CityClerkMail@LaQuintaCA.gov, no later than 12:00 p.m., on the day of the meeting. Written
public comments will be distributed to the Housing Authority, made public, and will be
incorporated into the public record of the meeting, but will not be read during the meeting
unless, upon the request of the Chairperson, a brief summary of public comments is asked
to be reported.
If written public comments are emailed, the email subject line must clearly state “Written
Comments” and should include: 1) full name, 2) city of residence, and 3) subject
matter.
VERBAL PUBLIC COMMENTS can be provided in-person during the meeting by completing
a “Request to Speak” form and submitting it to the Authority Secretary; it is requested that
this takes place prior to the beginning of the meeting. Please limit your comments to three
(3) minutes (or approximately 350 words). Members of the public shall be called upon to
speak by the Chairperson.
In accordance with City Council Resolution No. 2022-027, a one-time additional speaker time
donation of three (3) minutes per individual is permitted; please note that the member of the
public donating time must: 1) submit this in writing to the Authority Secretary by completing a
“Request to Speak” form noting the name of the person to whom time is being donated to,
and 2) be present at the time the speaker provides verbal comments.
Verbal public comments are defined as comments provided in the speakers’ own voice and
may not include video or sound recordings of the speaker or of other individuals or entities,
unless permitted by the Chairperson.
Public speakers may elect to use printed presentation materials to aid their comments; 15
copies of such printed materials shall be provided to the Authority Secretary to be
disseminated to the Housing Authority, made public, and incorporated into the public record
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of the meeting; it is requested that the printed materials are provided prior to the beginning of
the meeting. There shall be no use of Chamber resources and technology to display visual
or audible presentations during public comments, unless permitted by the Chairperson.
All writings or documents, including but not limited to emails and attachments to emails,
submitted to the City regarding any item(s) listed or not listed on this agenda are public
records. All information in such writings and documents is subject to disclosure as being in
the public domain and subject to search and review by electronic means, including but not
limited to the City’s Internet Web site and any other Internet Web-based platform or other
Web-based form of communication. All information in such writings and documents similarly
is subject to disclosure pursuant to the California Public Records Act [Government Code §
7920.000 et seq.].
TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY – INSTRUCTIONS
Teleconference accessibility may be triggered in accordance with AB 2449 (Stats. 2022, Ch.
285), codified in the Brown Act [Government Code § 54953], if a member of the Housing
Authority requests to attend and participate in this meeting remotely due to “just cause” or
“emergency circumstances,” as defined, and only if the request is approved. In such
instances, remote public accessibility and participation will be facilitated via Zoom Webinar
as detailed at the end of this Agenda.
*** TELECONFERENCE PROCEDURES***
APPLICABLE ONLY WHEN TELECONFERENCE ACCESSIBILITY IS IN EFFECT
Pursuant to Government Code § 54953(f) [AB 2449, Stats. 2022, Ch. 285, Rubio].
Verbal public comments via Teleconference – members of the public may attend and
participate in this meeting by teleconference via Zoom and use the “raise your hand”
feature when public comments are prompted by the Chair; the City will facilitate the ability for
a member of the public to be audible to the Housing Authority and general public and allow
him/her/them to speak on the item(s) requested. Please note – members of the public must
unmute themselves when prompted upon being recognized by the Chairperson, in
order to become audible to the Housing Authority and the public.
Only one person at a time may speak by teleconference and only after being recognized by the
Chair.
ZOOM LINK: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82540879912
Meeting ID: 825 4087 9912
Or join by phone: (253) 215 – 8782
Written public comments – can be provided in person during the meeting or emailed to the
City Clerk’s Office at CityClerkMail@LaQuintaCA.gov any time prior to the adjournment of the
meeting, and will be distributed to the Housing Authority, made public, incorporated into the
public record of the meeting, and will not be read during the meeting unless, upon the request
of the Chairperson, a brief summary of any public comment is asked to be read, to the extent
the City Clerk’s Office can accommodate such request.
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SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, JUNE 3, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by
Chairperson McGarrey.
PRESENT: Authority Members Evans, Fitzpatrick, Peña, Sanchez, and Chairperson
McGarrey
ABSENT: None
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT – AB 23 was made by the Authority Secretary
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA – None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA – Confirmed
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE HOUSING AUTHORITY QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES DATED
1. DISCUSS FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 PROPOSED HOUSING AUTHORITY
BUDGET
Finance Director Martinez introduced Finance Manager Ortega who presented the staff
report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
Authority Members discussed the proposed fiscal year 2025/26 budget allocation for
funding homelessness support services organizations; possible increased funding for the
Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Housing First program from
$100,000 to $125,000 per fiscal year per their prior ask based on costs associated with
running the program; homelessness funding allocations will be presented to the Authority
for consideration at a future meeting; and the City of Desert Hot Springs will be partnering
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APRIL 15, 2025
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Fitzpatrick/Evans
to approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
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again with CVAG Housing First, instead of continuing to run their own homelessness
operations, and will utilize their housing resources more for permanent housing versus
shelter facilities.
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERS' ITEMS – None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Authority Members
Evans/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 6:41 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
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City of La Quinta
HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING: July 1, 2025
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT
SERVICES WITH JC DESERT ENTERPRISES, INC DBA LA QUINTA PALMS REALTY,
INC FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Amendment No. 2 to Agreement for Contract Services for property management
services with JC Desert Enterprises, Inc. dba La Quinta Palms Realty, Inc.; and authorize
the Executive Director to execute the amendment.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City contracts property management services for its affordable housing
properties inventory for qualified low-income residents.
On May 19, 2020, the La Quinta Housing Authority (Authority) approved a 3-year
Agreement for Contract Services with La Quinta Palms Realty (LQPR) for property
management services, following the competitive request for proposals (RFP)
public procurement process conducted in 2020.
In November 2022, the Authority executed an Assignment, Assumption, and
Consent Agreement with JC Desert Enterprises, Inc. dba La Quinta Palms Realty,
Inc. (JC Desert), who assumed LQPR’s contractual obligations for the services due
to LQPR’s dissolution; the agreement expired June 30, 2023.
In June 2023, the Authority executed Amendment No. 1 with JC Desert extending
the agreement through June 30, 2025.
Proposed Amendment No. 2 (Attachment 1) with JC Desert will extend the services
through June 30, 2027.
On June 11, 2025, the Housing Commission reviewed and recommended the
Authority approve the proposed Amendment No. 2.
FISCAL IMPACT
Estimated costs per fiscal year (FY) for the proposed two-year term extension under
Amendment No. 2 are not to exceed $46,296 ($3,858 monthly). If approved, the total not-
to-exceed amount under the agreement is $306,792 as detailed in the table below. Funds
are budgeted in the Authority’s FY 2025/26 Rental Expenses budget (Account No. 241-
9103-60157), and future FYs will be budgeted in accordance with the agreement.
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Term Compensation
Original 3-Year Term
FY 2020/21 ($3,500 per month) $42,000
FY 2021/22 ($3,500 per month) $42,000
FY 2022/23 ($3,500 per month) $42,000
Original 3-year Term Total: $126,000
Amendment No. 1 – 2-Year Term
FY 2023/24 ($3,675 per month) $44,100
FY 2024/25 ($3,675 per month) $44,100
Amendment No. 1 Total: $88,200
Proposed Amendment No. 2 – 2-Year Term
FY 2025/26 ($3,858 per month) $46,296
FY 2026/27 ($3,858 per month) $46,296
Proposed Amendment No. 2 Total: $92,592
Grand Total: $306,792
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
In February 2020, the City published an RFP for property management services for the
Authority’s affordable housing properties inventory for qualified low-income residents in
La Quinta; and received one proposal from LQPR.
On May 19, 2020, the Authority executed a 3-year agreement with LQPR for the services,
which was set to expire on June 30, 2023. In November 2022, following LQPR’s
dissolution, the Authority executed an Assignment, Assumption, and Consent Agreement
with JC Desert. Under this agreement, JC Desert assumed all of LQPR’s contractual
obligations with the Authority, and now operates under the Department of Real Estate as
a dba of La Quinta Palms Realty, Inc. (License No. 02198183).
In June 2023, the Authority executed Amendment No. 1 with JC Desert extending the
agreement term through June 30, 2025.
The proposed Amendment No. 2 with JC Desert, if approved, will extend the term of the
agreement for two additional years, through June 30, 2027. The Authority may terminate
the agreement at any time with a 30-day written notice.
ALTERNATIVES
The Authority may elect not to approve the proposed Amendment No. 2, however, staff
does not recommend this alternative due to the immediate need for these services.
Prepared by: Laurie McGinley, Management Specialist
Approved by: Gilbert Villalpando, Director of Business Unit and Housing Development
Attachment: 1. Amendment No. 2 to agreement with JC Desert
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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH
JC DESERT ENTERPRISES
AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
(JC DESERT ENTERPRISES INCORPORATED, formerly LA QUINTA PALMS REALTY)
This Amendment No. 2 (“Amendment No. 2”) to Agreement for Contract Services
("Agreement”) is made and entered into as of the 1st day of July, 2025, ("Effective Date")
by and between the LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY a public body, corporate and
politic (“Authority”), and JC DESERT ENTERPRISES, INC., a California corporation, and
d/b/a LA QUINTA PALMS REALTY, Inc. (“Contracting Party”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, on or about July 1, 2020, the Authority and Contracting Party entered
into an Agreement to provide residential property management services, with an initial
term ending June 30, 2023 (the “Initial Term”); and
WHEREAS, on or about November 1, 2022, the Authority executed an
Assignment, Assumption, and Consent Agreement with JC Desert Enterprises, Inc.
operating as d/b/a La Quinta Palms Realty, Inc., per its fictitious business name under
Department of Real Estate License No. 02198183, who assumed all contractual
obligations of the former La Quinta Palms Realty upon its dissolution; and
WHEREAS, on or about June 30, 2023, the Authority and Contracting Party
executed Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement, extending the term for two (2) years to
June 30, 2025 (“First Extended Term”); and
WHEREAS, Section 10.6 of the Agreement authorizes the Authority and
Contracting Party to amend the Agreement upon mutual written approval; and
WHEREAS, the Authority and Contracting Party now desire to extend the term of
the Agreement for two (2) additional years, from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2027
(“Second Extended Term”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority and Contracting Party further desire to revise Exhibit B
to the Agreement, which sets forth the Schedule of Compensation, to reflect the revised
compensation amounts as agreed upon.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenant herein contained, the
parties agree as follows:
AMENDMENT
In consideration of the foregoing Recitals and the covenants and promises
hereinafter contained, and for good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and
receipt of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties hereto agree as follows:
ATTACHMENT 1
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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH
JC DESERT ENTERPRISES
1.Section 3.4 Term is amended to read as follows:
Unless earlier terminated in accordance with the provisions in Article 8.0 of this
Agreement, the term of this Agreement commenced on July 1, 2020, and was originally
set to terminate on June 30, 2023 (“Initial Term”). This Agreement was extended via
Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement for two (2) additional years from July 1, 2023, to
June 30, 2025 (“First Extended Term”). This Agreement is further extended by
Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement for two (2) additional years from July 1, 2025, to
June 30, 2027 (“Second Extended Term”).
2. Exhibit B – Schedule of compensation is amended to read as listed in attached
Exhibit A, incorporated herewith by this reference.
In all other respects, the original Agreement and Amendment No. 1 shall remain in effect.
This Amendment No. 2 may be executed in multiple counterparts, each of which shall be
an original and all of which together shall constitute one agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Contracting Party have executed this
Amendment No. 2 to the Agreement on the respective dates set forth below.
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY,
a public body, corporate and politic
______________________________
JON McMILLEN, Executive Director &
City Manager
La Quinta, California
JC DESERT ENTERPRISES, INCORPORATED,
a California Corporation, and d/b/a LA QUINTA
PALMS REALTY
__________________________________
ROBIN CARNEY, Owner
ATTEST
_____________________________
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary &
City Clerk
La Quinta California
APPROVED AS TO FORM
_____________________________
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, Authority General
Counsel & City Attorney
La Quinta, California
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AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH
JC DESERT ENTERPRISES
Exhibit A
Revisions to Schedule of Compensation
With the exception of compensation for Additional Services, provided for in Section
2.3 of this Agreement, the maximum total compensation to be paid to Contracting Party
under this Agreement is not to exceed Three-Hundred Six Thousand Seven-Hundred
Ninety-Two dollars ($306,792) (“Contract Sum”) for the life of the agreement,
encompassing the Initial and any Extended Terms of this Agreement as detailed in the
table below. The Contract Sum shall be paid to Contracting Party upon being properly
invoiced by Contracting Party in conformance with Section 2.2 of this Agreement.
Term Compensation
Original 3-Year Term
FY 2020/21 ($3,500 per month) $42,000
FY 2021/22 ($3,500 per month) $42,000
FY 2022/23 ($3,500 per month) $42,000
Original 3-year Term Total: $126,000
Amendment No. 1 – 2-Year Term
FY 2023/24 ($3,675 per month) $44,100
FY 2024/25 ($3,675 per month) $44,100
Amendment No. 1 Total: $88,200
Proposed Amendment No. 2 – 2-Year Term
FY 2025/26 ($3,858 per month) $46,296
FY 2026/27 ($3,858 per month) $46,296
Proposed Amendment No. 2 Total: $92,592
Grand Total: $306,792
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STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH J&H ASSET PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC FOR
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT SERVICES AT DUNE PALMS MOBILE ESTATES
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding with J&H Asset
Property Management, Inc. for property management services at Dune Palms Mobile
Estates; and authorize the Executive Director to execute the amendment.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The La Quinta Housing Authority (Authority) has contracted with J&H Asset
Property Management, Inc. (J&H) for property management services for the Dune
Palms Mobile Estates (Park) since the Authority acquired the Park in 2021.
The current Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with J&H for these services
expires June 30, 2025.
Proposed Amendment No. 1 to the MOU, if approved, will extend the term of the
MOU from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026; and will ensure continuity and
consistency of services for the Park and its residents, as well as maintain
compliance with California Department of Housing and Community Development
(HCD) requirements.
On June 11, 2025, the Housing Commission reviewed and recommended the
Authority approve the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the MOU.
FISCAL IMPACT
Estimated fiscal year 2025/26 costs under the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the MOU
with J&H are not to exceed $39,620, based on a $3,260 monthly cost, and a $500 annual
audit fee, for a total not to exceed amount of $193,780, as detailed in the table below.
Funds are budgeted in the Authority’s fiscal year 2025/26 Professional Services budget
(Account No. 241-9104-60103).
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Fiscal
Year
Monthly
Amount
Management Fee
Fiscal Year Amount
2020/21 $2,720
$16,320*
(*six months only from January to June 2021)
2021/22 $2,720 $32,640
2022/23 $2,800 $33,600
2023/24 $2,900 $34,800
2024/25 $2,900 $34,800
2025/26 $3,260 $39,120
Fee Per Audit (1 audit per year) $500
5 audits total for a cumulative total of: $2,500
TOTAL CONTRACT
AMOUNT $193,780
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Authority acquired the Park in 2021 and retained J&H as property manager to ensure
a seamless transition for residents.
J&H has provided consistent management services for the Park since February 2006,
including maintaining all legally required California State licensing and reporting,
maintenance requests from residents, rent collections, and facilitating operations for the
Park.
On March 16, 2021, the Authority approved an agreement with J&H for property
management services, which expired June 30, 2024. In 2024, the Authority executed an
MOU to continue the services through June 30, 2025.
Proposed Amendment No. 1 to the MOU with J&H will extend the term through June 30,
2026; fiscal year compensation is detailed under the Fiscal Impact section of this report.
The Authority may terminate the MOU at any time with a 30-day written notice. Extending
property management for the Park with J&H will ensure continuity and consistency of
services for its residents, as well as maintain compliance with HCD requirements.
All other terms and conditions of the original agreement and MOU remain unchanged.
ALTERNATIVES
The Authority may elect not to approve the proposed Amendment No. 1 to the MOU,
however, staff does not recommend this alternative due to the immediate need for these
services.
Prepared by: Laurie McGinley, Management Specialist
Approved by: Gilbert Villalpando, Director of Business Unit and Housing
Attachment: 1. Amendment No. 1 to MOU with J&H Asset Property Management, Inc.
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AMENDMENT 1 TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
REGARDING AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
AMENDMENT 1 TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
REGARDING AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
This Amendment No. 1 (“Amendment No. 1”) to the Memorandum of Understanding
Regarding Agreement for Contract Services (“MOU”) is made and entered into as of July
1, 2025, by and between the La Quinta Housing Authority, a public body, corporate and
politic (“Authority”), and J & H Asset Property Management, Inc., a California Limited
Liability Corporation (“Contracting Party”).
RECITALS
A. WHEREAS, on October 21, 2024, the Parties entered into the MOU; and
B. WHEREAS, the MOU memorializes the Parties’ mutual intent to operate pursuant
to the terms and conditions of that certain Agreement For Contract Services
approved by the City Council of the City of La Quinta on March 16, 2021 (the
“Agreement”) as amended by that certain Amendment No. 1 to the Agreement
entered into between the Parties on June 30, 2022; and
C. WHEREAS, the MOU is set to terminate on June 30, 2025; and
D. WHEREAS, the Authority and Contracting Party desire to extend the term of the
MOU for an additional one (1) year term, as set forth herein; and
E. WHEREAS, Authority and Contracting Party further desire to stipulate to a revision
to Exhibit B to the Agreement as applied through the MOU, which sets forth the
Schedule of Compensation for the Agreement, to reflect the revised compensation
amounts as agreed upon.
NOW THEREFORE, Authority and Contracting Party agree as follows:
AGREEMENT
1. Extension of Term. The term of the MOU shall be extended for an additional one
(1) year term, commencing on July 1, 2025, and expiring on June 30, 2026, unless
terminated earlier as provided for in the MOU.
2. Amendment to Exhibit B – Schedule of Compensation. Exhibit B to the Agreement,
as incorporated by reference in the MOU, is hereby revised and restated in its
entirety as attached hereto as Exhibit A.
3. No Other Modifications. Except as specifically modified by this Amendment No. 1,
all other terms and conditions of the MOU shall remain in full force and effect.
4. Counterparts. This Amendment No. 1 may be executed in multiple counterparts,
each of which shall be an original and all of which together shall constitute one and
the same instrument.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Authority and Contracting Party have executed this
Amendment as of the date set forth in the preamble,
[SIGNATURES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE]
ATTACHMENT 1
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AMENDMENT 1 TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
REGARDING AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY,
a public body, corporate and politic
______________________________
JON McMILLEN, Executive Director &
City Manager
La Quinta, California
J & H ASSET PROPERTY MANAGEMENT,
INC., a California Limited Liability Corporation
__________________________________
JAMES JOFFE, President
__________________________________
THOMAS PACELLI, Vice President of
Operations
ATTEST
_____________________________
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
& City Clerk
La Quinta California
APPROVED AS TO FORM
_____________________________
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, Authority General
Counsel & City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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AMENDMENT 1 TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
REGARDING AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES
Exhibit A
Revisions to Schedule of Compensation
With the exception of compensation for Additional Services, provided for in
Section 2.3 of this Agreement, the maximum total compensation to be paid to Contracting
Party under this Agreement is not to exceed One Hundred Niney-Three Thousand Seven
Hundred Eighty Dollars ($193,780) (“Contract Sum”) as detailed in the table below. The
Contract Sum shall be paid to Contracting Party in installment payments made on a
monthly basis and in an amount identified in Contracting Party’s schedule of
compensation attached hereto for the work tasks performed and properly invoiced by
Contracting Party in conformance with Section 2.2 of this Agreement.
Fiscal
Year
Monthly
Amount
Management Fee
Fiscal Year Amount
2020/21 $2,720
$16,320*
(*six months only from January to June 2021)
2021/22 $2,720 $32,640
2022/23 $2,800 $33,600
2023/24 $2,900 $34,800
2024/25 $2,900 $34,800
2025/26 $3,260 $39,120
Fee Per Audit (1 audit per year) $500
5 audits total for a cumulative total of: $2,500
TOTAL CONTRACT
AMOUNT $193,780
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City of La Quinta
HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING: July 1, 2025
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: APPROPRIATE FUNDS AND APPROVE FUNDING TO PROVIDE
ASSISTANCE TO AREA HOMELESS SERVICE PARTNERS FOR LOCAL HOMELESS
PREVENTION PROGRAMS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
RECOMMENDATIONS
Appropriate funds of $800 from the Low-Mod Housing Authority fund to account number
243-0000-60532; and approve funding to provide $125,000 in assistance to each local
homeless service provider and homeless prevention partner – Coachella Valley Rescue
Mission, Martha’s Village and Kitchen, and Coachella Valley Association of Governments
for fiscal year 2025/26; and authorize the Executive Director to execute the Memoranda of
Understanding.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Since fiscal year (FY) 2016/17, the annual budget of the La Quinta Housing
Authority (Authority) has incorporated funding to assist local homeless service
providers and homeless prevention partners as these services positively impact
the City and the greater Coachella Valley community.
The Authority allocated $300,000 of Authority funds to local homeless service
providers and homeless prevention partners in FY 2024/25.
On April 16, 2025, the Housing Commission (Commission) reviewed the request
from the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) to increase their
annual assistance from $100,000 to $125,000.
The Commission recommended Authority approval to increase funding to
$125,000 for each provider.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Low-Mod Housing Authority fund has a homeless funding budget for FY 2025/26 of
$374,200, which incorporates a carryover of $49,200 from the prior FY. A budget
appropriation of $800 from the Housing Authority Fund Balance is required for FY 2025/26
if the Authority elects to approve the proposed funding of $125,000 for each provider.
Funding is available in the Homelessness Assistance budget, account number 243-0000-
60532. The maximum allowed to be expended annually by these funds is $500,000, per
California Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1.(a)(2).
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BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Authority annually allocates funding for local homeless service providers and
homeless prevention partners in the Coachella Valley.
To address the rising cost of housing, in the current economic climate, the Commission
and staff recommend increasing the funding allocation for each local homeless prevention
partner from $100,000 to $125,000 per FY. This adjustment reflects the growing financial
need for housing assistance and ensures that key service providers, Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission (CVRM), Martha’s Village and Kitchen (MVK), and CVAG, can continue
delivering essential support to individuals and families at risk of homelessness in La
Quinta and the surrounding region. Each organization is required to provide a quarterly
report on the use of the funds, including the number of individuals from La Quinta who
were assisted and the services they utilized.
The Authority is able to provide this assistance pursuant to California Health and Safety
Code’s Community Development and Housing law, which states “…if the Housing
Successor (the Authority) has fulfilled all obligations pursuant to Health and Safety Code
Sections 33413 and 33418, the Authority may expend up to $500,000 dollars… per FY
for homeless prevention and rapid rehousing services for individuals and families who are
homeless or would be homeless but for this assistance, including the provision of short-
term or medium-term rental assistance, contributions toward the construction of local or
regional homeless shelters, housing relocation and stabilization services including
housing search, mediation, or outreach to property owners, credit repair, security or utility
deposits, utility payments, rental assistance for a final month at a location, moving cost
assistance, and case management, or other appropriate activities for homelessness
prevention and rapid rehousing of persons who have become homeless.”
A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is signed by each provider, stipulating annual
and quarterly reporting requirements (Attachments 1, 2, and 3).
ALTERNATIVES
The Authority may elect not to support this funding request, adjust funding amounts, or
save funds for future projects; however, since these organizations have consistently
provided support for our community, and rely on these contributions for overall operations,
Staff does not recommend an alternative.
Prepared by: Laurie McGinley, Management Specialist
Approved by: Gilbert Villalpando, Director of Business Unit and Housing Development
Attachments: 1. CVAG MOU
2. MVK MOU
3. CVRM MOU
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
THE CITY OF LA QUINTA
AND
COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
FOR FUNDING CV HOUSING FIRST AND ADDRESSING HOMELESSNESS
This Memorandum of Understanding (the "Memorandum" or “MOU”) is made by and
between the CITY OF LA QUINTA (“City”) and the COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION
OF GOVERNMENTS ("CVAG"), with respect to the following:
WHEREAS, the City is interested in funding the provision of food, emergency shelter, and
outreach to those in need and, in that regard would like to support the CVAG
homelessness program; and
WHEREAS, the City is supporting CVAG's CV Housing First program as a regional
solution for homeless individuals; and
WHEREAS, CVAG agrees to use the City funding for the CV Housing First program to
provide case management and outreach services to chronically homeless individuals in
the Coachella Valley for Fiscal Year 2025/2026, as more particularly set forth in this MOU.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City and CVAG agree to the following:
1.0 TERM OF MEMORANDUM.
The term of this Memorandum shall commence on July 1, 2025 and expire on June 30,
2026.
2.0 OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES.
2.1 CVAG shall provide the services set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference ("Scope of Services"). CVAG shall deliver quarterly
reports to the City detailing the CV Housing First program metrics as set forth in Exhibit
B attached hereto and incorporated by this reference ("Quarterly Reports"). CVAG shall
comply with any and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to CVAG,
the Scope of Services, and the use of the City Funds (as defined in Section 2.2 below)
and the use of any other public moneys (collectively, the "Compliance Requirements").
2.2 The City shall provide financial support for the fiscal year 2025-26 (Fiscal Year (FY)
2025-26) with payment in an amount that shall not exceed One Hundred Twenty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($125,000) (the “City Funds”), made to CVAG as provided in this MOU.
2.3 The City Funds shall be paid to CVAG, provided CVAG complies with its obligations
under this Memorandum and provided that the Memorandum is not earlier terminated as
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provided for herein. The City shall disburse of the City Funds no later than ninety (90)
days after the beginning of the fiscal year for FY2025-26. All funds shall be used by CVAG
for the Scope of Services and for no other purpose, and CVAG shall deposit the City
Funds in an account that can track the use of said funds throughout FY 2025-26.
2.4 CVAG shall be deemed to have failed to provide CV Housing First services if any
of the following occurs:
a) Failure to assist with outreach activities within the City of La Quinta;
b) Failure to submit complete and accurate quarterly reports at the end of each quarter
and/or the regional report to CVAG’s Homelessness Committee;
c) Failure to maintain adequate staffing levels per CVAG’s standards, necessary to deliver
the services outlined in Exhibit A;
d) Diversion of City Funds for purposes other than those specified in this Memorandum;
or
e) Substantial non-compliance with program guidelines and best practices in homeless
services provision as promulgated by the State of California or Riverside County and
implemented by the program as authorized by the CVAG Executive and Homelessness
Committees, of which the City is a member (the “Compliance Requirements” ).
If CVAG fails to comply with any Compliance Requirements, the City may (i) withhold an
installment disbursement of the City Funds that has not yet been disbursed, (ii) demand
a return to the City of any portion or all of the City Funds that were not used in compliance
with this Memorandum or any of the Compliance Requirements, and/or (iii) seek any other
rights or remedies available at law or in equity
3.0 INDEMNITY AND RELEASE.
CVAG hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City and its officers,
employees, agents and independent contractors (collectively, "Indemnitees") from and
against any and all of claims, causes of action, obligations, losses, liabilities, judgments,
or damages, including reasonable attorneys' fees and costs of litigation (collectively
"Claims") arising out of and/or in any way relating to CVAG's activities in the performance
of this Memorandum, or to CVAG's acts and/or omissions in providing or administering
the same, excepting only those claims, actions, obligations, losses, liabilities, judgments,
or damages arising out of the sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct of
the City.
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4.0 CVAG INSURANCE OBLIGATIONS.
Without limiting the indemnification provisions provided herein, CVAG, at its sole
expense, shall obtain and keep in force during the term of this Memorandum and any
extensions thereof, a policy or policies of general liability insurance covering all injuries
to persons and damage to property occurring in, upon or about the CVAG facility(ies)
resulting from any actions or omissions of CVAG or any use of the CVAG facility(ies), or
the CVAG's invitees in accordance with the terms of this Memorandum. At the City’s
srequestrequest, CVAG shall submit certificates of insurance and any applicable
endorsements evidencing that the foregoing policy or policies are in effect.
5.0 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.
5.1 In all cases, the language in all parts of this Memorandum shall be construed
according to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against either party, if being agreed that
the parties or their agents have all participated in the preparation of this Memorandum.
5.2 This Memorandum contains the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes
any prior oral or written statements or agreements between the Parties regarding the
operation of CVAG's CV Housing First Program.
5.3 No termination of this Memorandum shall release either party from any liability or
obligation hereunder resulting from any acts, omissions or events happening prior to the
termination of this Memorandum.
5.4 In the event either party brings any suit or other proceeding with respect to the
subject matter or enforcement of this Memorandum, the prevailing party (as determined
by California law) shall, in addition to such other relief as may be awarded, be entitled to
recover reasonable attorneys' fees, expenses and costs of suit or investigation as actually
incurred (including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys' fees, expenses, and costs
incurred in establishing the right to indemnification).
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Coachella Valley Association of Governments and the CITY OF
LA QUINTA have executed this Memorandum as evidenced by the signatures contained
below:
CITY COACHELLA VALLEY
OF LA QUINTA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS
By: ______________________________ By: ______________________________
Name: Jon McMillen Name: Tom Kirk
Title: Executive Director Title: Executive Director
Date: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________
ATTEST ATTEST
By: ______________________________ By: ______________________________
Name: Monika Radeva Name: Allen McMillen
Title: Authority Secretary Title: CVAG Contracts Analyst
Date: ___________________________ Date: ___________________________
APPROVED AS TO FORM
By: ______________________________
Name: William H. Ihrke
Title: City Attorney
Date: ___________________________
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
Provide services to unhoused individuals and families in the Coachella Valley, and more
specifically in the CITY OF LA QUINTA who are literally homeless by providing
outreach, connections to housing solutions (including crisis stabilization housing and/or
permanent solutions), rapid resolution assistance for one-time emergency needs such
as move-in costs, or other supportive services and resources such as food distribution,
legal services or clinics, and linkages to housing services.
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EXHIBIT B
CV Housing First Metrics and Reporting Requirements
CVAG will also provide a quarterly report, modeled after the one attached, that provides
an overview of services provided across the Coachella Valley.
• Number of unduplicated CV 200 clients from the City who moved into crisis
stabilization housing
• Number of permanent housing resolutions for CV 200 clients from the City
• Number of contacts made with CV 200 clients in the City
• Number of total outreach scheduled outings in the City
Number of clients located within the City’s boundaries that were moved into crisis
stabilizing housing, but were unsuccessful
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FY 2025/2026 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
MARTHA’S VILLAGE AND KITCHEN
This Memorandum of Understanding (the “Memorandum”) is made by and between the
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY, a public body, corporate and politic (“Authority”), and the
MARTHA’S VILLAGE AND KITCHEN (“MVK”), as of July 1, 2025, with respect to the following:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Authority is interested in providing food and shelter to those in need and,
in that regard would like to support Martha’s Village and Kitchen;
WHEREAS, MVK agrees to use the Authority funding for homeless prevention measures
in eastern Coachella Valley and more specifically in the City of La Quinta this fiscal year;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Authority and MVK agree to the following:
1.0 TERM OF MEMORANDUM. The term of this Memorandum shall expire on June 30,
2026.
2.0 OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES.
2.1 MVK will provide food and shelter services through their program(s) located at 83-791 Date
Avenue, Indio, CA 92201. MVK shall provide the services set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto
and incorporated herein by this reference (“Scope of Services”). MVK shall deliver to the
Authority and City periodic reports and compliance metrics as set forth in Exhibit B attached
hereto and incorporated by this reference (“Compliance Reports”). MVK shall comply with all
federal, state, and local laws and regulations applicable to MVK, the Scope of Services, and the
use of the Authority and City Financial Support Funds (as defined in Section 2.2 below) and the
use of any other public moneys (collectively, the “Compliance Requirements”).
2.2 The Authority will provide financial support in a total amount of One Hundred Twenty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($125,000) (“Authority Financial Support Funds”) to MVK. Provided MVK
complies with its obligations under this Memorandum, the Authority shall disburse the Authority
Financial Support Funds no later than 10 days after the execution of this Memorandum. MVK
agrees to provide the Authority with four (4) financial quarter Compliance Reports of that fiscal
year with reporting periods as follows: Q1 (July 1 – September 30), Q2 (October 1 – December
31) Q3 (January 1 – March 31) and Q4 (April 1 – June 30). All Authority Financial Support Funds
shall be used by MVK for the Scope of Services and for no other purpose. If MVK fails to timely
deliver a Compliance Report, the Authority may withhold an installment disbursement of the
Authority Financial Support Funds that has not yet been disbursed. If MVK fails to comply with
any Compliance Requirements, the Authority may (i) withhold an installment disbursement that
has not yet been disbursed, (ii) order a return to the Authority of any portion or all Authority
Financial Support Funds that were not used in compliance with this Memorandum or any other
Compliance Requirements, and/or (iii) seek any other rights or remedies available at law or in
equity.
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3.0 INDEMNITY AND RELEASE. MVK hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the Authority and its officers, employees, agents and independent contractors
(collectively, “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all of claims, causes of action, obligations,
losses, liabilities, judgments, or damages, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of
litigation (collectively “Claims”) arising out of and/or in any way relating to MVK’s activities in the
performance of this Memorandum, or to MVK’s acts and/or omissions in providing or
administering the same, excepting only those claims, actions, obligations, losses, liabilities,
judgments, or damages arising out of the sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct
of the Authority.
4.0 MVK INSURANCE OBLIGATIONS. Without limiting the indemnification provisions
provided herein, MVK, at its sole expense, shall obtain and keep in force during the term of this
Memorandum and any extensions thereof, a policy or policies of general liability insurance
covering all injuries to persons and damage to property occurring in, upon or about the MVK
facility(ies) resulting from any actions or omissions of MVK or any use of the MVK facility(ies),
or the MVK’s invitees in accordance with the terms of this Memorandum. The policy or policies
evidencing such insurance shall name the Authority and its officials, officers, employees, and
agents, as additional insureds, shall provide that same may not be cancelled or amended without
thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Authority, and shall provide for a combined single limit
coverage of bodily injury and property damage in the amount of not less than Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000). Such policy or policies shall be issued by an insurance company licensed to do
business in the State of California and be rated A-/VIII or better by ambest.com. Prior to the
date of this Memorandum, and upon renewal of such policies, MVK shall submit to the Authority
certificates of insurance and any applicable endorsements evidencing that the foregoing policy
or policies are in effect. The coverage contemplated in this paragraph will be primary and the
Authority’s coverage will not contribute. MVK shall provide workers’ compensation insurance in
accordance with California law.
5.0 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.
5.1 In all cases, the language in all parts of this Memorandum shall be construed according
to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against either party, if being agreed that the parties or
their agents have all participated in the preparation of this Memorandum.
5.2 This Memorandum contains the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes any prior
oral or written statements or agreements between the Parties regarding the operation of the
MVK.
5.3 No termination of this Memorandum shall release either party from any liability or
obligation hereunder resulting from any acts, omissions or events happening prior to the
termination of this Memorandum.
5.4 In the event either party brings any suit or other proceeding with respect to the subject
matter or enforcement of this Memorandum, the prevailing party (as determined by California
law) shall, in addition to such other relief as may be awarded, be entitled to recover reasonable
attorneys’ fees, expenses and costs of suit or investigation as actually incurred (including,
without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses, and costs incurred in establishing the
right to indemnification).
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6.0 HOMELESS OUTREACH. The Authority shall utilize the MVK shelter and staff to provide
emergency homeless services and prevention services to Coachella Valley individuals and
families, and more specifically in the City of La Quinta, who are at risk of homelessness by
providing face-to-face or telephone outreach, shelter (emergency and / or permanent),
employment services, case management with referrals so as to help individuals stay in their
current home or locate other permanent housing. MVK will also provide food distribution, public
meals, referrals to onsite non-emergency medical and behavioral health counseling as well as
education. MVK will address emergencies and engage individuals as well as families. MVK will
work with City of La Quinta Law Enforcement & Code Enforcement as well as the Riverside
County Sheriff’s Department to support and maximize the effectiveness of emergency services.
MVK will accept drop-offs from these agencies provided that MVK approves drop-offs in
advance.
The following personnel are authorized to provide approvals for client drop-offs:
1) Residential Floor 760-347-4741, Ext. 105 and 106
2) Espy Ortiz, Vice President of Programs 760-347-4741, Ext. 142
3) Security 760-347-4741, Ext. 103
4) Sam Hollenbeck, President & CEO 760-347-4741, Ext. 143
5) Rosa E. Verduzco-Ruiz, COO 760-347-4741, Ext. 109
Authority shall initiate contact first with Rosa Verduzco and then if unable to contact her, contact
other personnel in the order listed above. MVK will not accept any individual with a criminal
record of violence, sexual offense, or arson. Clients must be able to self-toilet and self-feed to
receive services at the MVK shelter facility.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Martha’s Village and Kitchen and La Quinta Housing Authority have
executed this Memorandum as evidenced by the signatures contained below:
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY MARTHA’S VILLAGE AND KITCHEN
By: By:
JON MCMILLEN, Executive Director
Dated: Name: ______________
Title:
ATTEST:
Address:
By: City, State, Zip:
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
Email:
Dated:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT:
By:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, Authority Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
Provide homeless prevention assistance to those on the east side of the Coachella Valley,
and more specifically in the City of La Quinta, who are at risk of homelessness by providing face-
to-face or telephone outreach, shelter (emergency and/or permanent), employment services,
emergency rental and utility service assistance, or other supportive services and resources to
help individuals stay in their current home such as food distribution, free childcare, health clinics,
and education.
MVK agrees to allow the City of La Quinta and the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to
initiate contact with MVK when City staff or Sheriff's Department personnel encounter an
individual experiencing homelessness who is in need of, and willing to accept, assistance. Upon
such contact, MVK will make reasonable efforts to engage with the referred individual and
provide appropriate services or referrals in accordance with MVK program guidelines and
capacity.
* Emergency rental assistance is to be issued for no more than one month’s actual rent in the
rears, which cannot be above the fair market rate for the occupied unit. To be eligible for rental
assistance the household must have a verifiable three day pay or quit notice and landlords must
be contacted to ensure that they will accept payment to bring the household to a state of good
standing. To receive utility assistance households must have a verifiable shutoff notice for cost
for, electric, gas, and/or water. These funds cannot be used for reconnection. Both rental and
utility assistance can only be received once per MOU term, per household. Recipients of
emergency aid must demonstrate financial ability to sustain household finances after aid has
been received by presenting pay stubs, bank records or other supporting documents. All
assistance payments are to be made out to verified landlords and utility companies only.
**Please note priority is to be given to verified La Quinta residents for both types of emergency
services.
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EXHIBIT B
City of La Quinta Reporting Metrics Eastern Valley Services Only
(East of Cook Street)
Provide homeless outreach via face to
face and/or phone:
Number of completed interactions.
Number of Referrals/Resources
provided (Provide narrative of what
type of Resources used)
Provide homeless prevention
assistance to those who are at risk of
homelessness through, emergency
rental and utility assistance, or other
directly provided resources to stay in
current home such as Food
Distribution, Free Childcare, Health
Clinic, Education, etc. resulting in
successful diversion.
Provide type of Resources used:
Emergency rental and utility
assistance:
Rental – Households served
Expenditures
Rental – La Quinta Households
Expenditures
Utility – Households served
Expenditure
Utility – La Quinta Households served
Expenditures
Sheltering:
How many Individuals who were safely
sheltered
Units of face-to-face case management
Number of clients assessed by case
manager.
Number of individuals placed into
housing.
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Provide Rapid Rehousing or similar
type placement.
Number placed.
Housing Stability/ Three month follow
up after financial support ends.
Provide Employment Services:
Description of direct Employment
Services offered
(Submit narrative of what direct
services are provided)
Number of Individuals served
Units of Service
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FY 2025/2026 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY AND
COACHELLA VALLEY RESCUE MISSION
This Memorandum of Understanding (the “Memorandum”) is made by and between the
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY, a public body, corporate and politic (“Authority”), and the
COACHELLA VALLEY RESCUE MISSION (“CVRM”), as of July 1, 2025, with respect to the
following:
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Authority and City are interested in providing food and shelter to those in
need and, in that regard would like to support the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission;
WHEREAS, the CVRM agrees to use the Authority funding for homeless prevention
measures in eastern Coachella Valley and more specifically in the City of La Quinta this fiscal
year;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Authority and CVRM agree to the following:
1.0 TERM OF MEMORANDUM. The term of this Memorandum shall expire on June 30,
2026.
2.0 OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES.
2.1 CVRM will provide food and shelter services through their program(s) located at 47-470 Van
Buren Street, Indio, CA 92201. CVRM shall provide the services set forth in Exhibit A attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference (“Scope of Services”). CVRM shall deliver to
the Authority periodic reports and compliance metrics as set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto
and incorporated by this reference (“Compliance Reports”). CVRM shall comply with all federal,
state, and local laws and regulations applicable to CVRM, the Scope of Services, and the use
of the Authority Financial Support Funds (as defined in Section 2.2 below) and the use of any
other public moneys (collectively, the “Compliance Requirements”).
2.2 The Authority will provide financial support in a total amount of One Hundred Twenty-Five
Thousand Dollars ($125,000) (“Authority Financial Support Funds”) to CVRM. Provided CVRM
complies with its obligations under this Memorandum, the Authority shall disburse the Authority
Financial Support Funds no later than 10 days after the execution of this Memorandum. CVRM
agrees to provide the Authority with four (4) financial quarter Compliance Reports of that fiscal
year with reporting periods as follows: Q1 (July 1 – September 30), Q2 (October 1 – December
31) Q3 (January 1 – March 31) and Q4 (April 1 – June 30). All Authority Financial Support Funds
shall be used by CVRM for the Scope of Services and for no other purpose. If CVRM fails to
timely deliver a Compliance Report, the Authority may withhold an installment disbursement of
the Authority Financial Support Funds that has not yet been disbursed. If CVRM fails to comply
with any Compliance Requirements, the Authority may (i) withhold an installment disbursement
that has not yet been disbursed, (ii) order a return to the Authority of any portion or all Authority
Financial Support Funds that were not used in compliance with this Memorandum or any other
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Compliance Requirements, and/or (iii) seek any other rights or remedies available at law or in
equity.
3.0 INDEMNITY AND RELEASE. CVRM hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the Authority and its officers, employees, agents and independent contractors
(collectively, “Indemnitees”) from and against any and all of claims, causes of action, obligations,
losses, liabilities, judgments, or damages, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and costs of
litigation (collectively “Claims”) arising out of and/or in any way relating to CVRM’s activities in
the performance of this Memorandum, or to CVRM’s acts and/or omissions in providing or
administering the same, excepting only those claims, actions, obligations, losses, liabilities,
judgments, or damages arising out of the sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct
of the Authority.
4.0 CVRM INSURANCE OBLIGATIONS. Without limiting the indemnification provisions
provided herein, CVRM, at its sole expense, shall obtain and keep in force during the term of
this Memorandum and any extensions thereof, a policy or policies of general liability insurance
covering all injuries to persons and damage to property occurring in, upon or about the CVRM
facility(ies) resulting from any actions or omissions of CVRM or any use of the CVRM facility(ies),
or the CVRM’s invitees in accordance with the terms of this Memorandum. The policy or policies
evidencing such insurance shall name the Authority and its officials, officers, employees, and
agents, as additional insureds, shall provide that same may not be cancelled or amended without
thirty (30) days prior written notice to the Authority, and shall provide for a combined single limit
coverage of bodily injury and property damage in the amount of not less than Two Million Dollars
($2,000,000). Such policy or policies shall be issued by an insurance company licensed to do
business in the State of California and be rated A-/VIII or better by ambest.com. Prior to the
date of this Memorandum, and upon renewal of such policies, CVRM shall submit to the Authority
certificates of insurance and any applicable endorsements evidencing that the foregoing policy
or policies are in effect. The coverage contemplated in this paragraph will be primary and the
Authority’s coverage will not contribute. CVRM shall provide workers’ compensation insurance
in accordance with California law.
5.0 ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.
5.1 In all cases, the language in all parts of this Memorandum shall be construed according
to its fair meaning and not strictly for or against either party, if being agreed that the parties or
their agents have all participated in the preparation of this Memorandum.
5.2 This Memorandum contains the entire agreement of the Parties and supersedes any prior
oral or written statements or agreements between the Parties regarding the operation of the
CVRM.
5.3 No termination of this Memorandum shall release either party from any liability or
obligation hereunder resulting from any acts, omissions or events happening prior to the
termination of this Memorandum.
5.4 In the event either party brings any suit or other proceeding with respect to the subject
matter or enforcement of this Memorandum, the prevailing party (as determined by California
law) shall, in addition to such other relief as may be awarded, be entitled to recover reasonable
attorneys’ fees, expenses and costs of suit or investigation as actually incurred (including,
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without limitation, reasonable attorneys’ fees, expenses, and costs incurred in establishing the
right to indemnification).
[signatures on next page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Coachella Valley Rescue Mission and La Quinta Housing Authority,
have executed this Memorandum as evidenced by the signatures contained below:
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY COACHELLA VALLEY RESCUE
MISSION
By: By:
JON MCMILLEN, Executive Director
Dated: Name: ______________
Title:
ATTEST:
Address:
By: City, State, Zip:
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
Email:
Dated:
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT:
By:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE, Authority Counsel
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EXHIBIT A
Scope of Services
Provide homeless prevention assistance to those on the east side of the Coachella Valley,
and more specifically in the City of La Quinta, who are at risk of homelessness by providing face-
to-face or telephone outreach, shelter (emergency and/or permanent), employment services,
emergency rental and utility service assistance, or other supportive services and resources to
help individuals stay in their current home such as food distribution, free childcare, health clinics,
and education.
CVRM agrees to allow the City of La Quinta and the Riverside County Sheriff's Department to
initiate contact with CVRM when City staff or Sheriff's Department personnel encounter an
individual experiencing homelessness who is in need of, and willing to accept, assistance. Upon
such contact, CVRM will make reasonable efforts to engage with the referred individual and
provide appropriate services or referrals in accordance with CVRM program guidelines and
capacity.
* Emergency rental assistance is to be issued for no more than one month’s actual rent in the
rears, which cannot be above the fair market rate for the occupied unit. To be eligible for rental
assistance the household must have a verifiable three day pay or quit notice and landlords must
be contacted to ensure that they will accept payment to bring the household to a state of good
standing. To receive utility assistance households must have a verifiable shutoff notice for cost
for, electric, gas, and/or water. These funds cannot be used for reconnection. Both rental and
utility assistance can only be received once per MOU term, per household. Recipients of
emergency aid must demonstrate financial ability to sustain household finances after aid has
been received by presenting pay stubs, bank records or other supporting documents. All
assistance payments are to be made out to verified landlords and utility companies only.
**Please note priority is to be given to verified La Quinta residents for both types of emergency
services.
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EXHIBIT B
City of La Quinta Reporting Metrics Eastern Valley Services Only
(East of Cook Street)
Provide homeless outreach via face to
face and/or phone:
Number of completed interactions.
Number of Referrals/Resources
provided (Provide narrative of what
type of Resources used)
Provide homeless prevention
assistance to those who are at risk of
homelessness through, emergency
rental and utility assistance, or other
directly provided resources to stay in
current home such as Food
Distribution, Free Child Care, Health
Clinic, Education, etc. resulting in
successful diversion.
Provide type of Resources used:
Emergency rental and utility
assistance:
Rental – Households served
Expenditures
Rental – La Quinta Households
Expenditures
Utility – Households served
Expenditure
Utility – La Quinta Households served
Expenditures
Sheltering:
How many Individuals who were safely
sheltered
Units of face-to-face case management
Number of clients assessed by case
manager.
Number of individuals placed into
housing.
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Provide Rapid Rehousing or similar
type placement.
Number placed.
Housing Stability/ Three month follow
up after financial support ends.
Provide Employment Services:
Description of direct Employment
Services offered
(Submit narrative of what direct
services are provided)
Number of Individuals served
Units of Service
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POWER POINTS
HOUSING
AUTHORITY
SPECIAL
MEETING
JULY 1, 2025
July 1, 2025
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Housing Authority Special Meeting
July 1, 2025
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Housing Authority Special Meeting
July 1, 2025
B1 – Authorize Funding for Local
Homeless Service Providers for FY 2025/26
•Strong partnerships with Local Area Homeless Relief Providers
Martha’s Village and Kitchen
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Coachella Valley Association of Governments
•Housing Authority ability to provide funds modified with AB 1782’s passage in July 2024 updated to $500,000 annually
•Recommended for approval during the April 16, 2025, Housing Commission Meeting
Homeless Relief Program Overview
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•Funding for organizations used to provide
varying relief services
•Equal funding to all providers
•$100,000 per Organization with MOUs
Program History:
•CVAG Requested additional funds based on risingcosts for services, total of $125k.
•MVK and CVRM confirmed need, if provided, foradditional funds.
•$125,000 per Organization, continued 1-YearMOUs.
Current Proposal: FY 2025/26
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Questions and
Recommendations
Classified
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