2025 06 11 HC MinutesHOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11, 2025
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, Paltin, and Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia
ABSENT: None
VACANCY: One
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 SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DATED APRIL 16, 2025
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Pacheco/Paltin to
receive and file the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed: ayes – 4, noes – 0,
abstain – 0, absent – 0, vacancy – 1.
BUSINESS SESSION
1.RECOMMEND HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVE FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
PROPOSED HOUSING AUTHORITY BUDGET
Authority Treasurer Martinez introduced Finance Manager Ortega who presented the staff
report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Pacheco/Paltin to
recommend Housing Authority approval of Fiscal Year 2025/26 Housing Authority Budget
as presented. Motion passed: ayes – 4, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 0, vacancy – 1.
2.RECOMMEND HOUSING AUTHORITY APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO
AGREEMENT FOR CONTRACT SERVICES WITH JC DESERT (JC Desert)
ENTERPRISES, INC DBA LA QUINTA PALMS REALTY, INC FOR PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT SERVICES
Senior Management Analyst Kinley, Management Specialist McGinley, and
Administrative Technician Camarena presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
The Commission discussed public bidding and procurement requirements for contracted
services pursuant to the City’s Purchasing Policy. Staff anticipates publishing a request
for proposals for these services in 2027, following the expiration of the proposed
Amendment No. 2 to the agreement with JC Desert.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Paltin/Pacheco to
recommend Housing Authority 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. Motion passed: ayes – 4, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 0, vacancy – 1.
3. RECOMMEND HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 (Park)
Senior Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
The Commission discussed the procurement, qualifications, and approval requirements
for contract services, related residents’ notifications, and timeline for anticipated future
Park improvement projects, such as the demolition of the pool and possible conversion
into a pocket park; the landscape improvements currently underway; and the City’s
progress in meeting its Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) unit requirements,
with staff clarifying that the Park does not impact RHNA counts, as it is an existing
property, and RHNA requirements pertain to the construction of new affordable housing
units.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners
Pacheco/Christopherson to recommend Housing Authority approve Amendment No. 1 to
the Memorandum of Understanding with J&H Asset Property Management, Inc. to extend
the term through fiscal year 2025/26 for property management services at Dune Palms
Mobile Estates; and authorize the Executive Director to execute the amendment. Motion
passed: ayes – 4, noes – 0, abstain – 0, absent – 0, vacancy – 1.
STUDY SESSION – None
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS – Verbal Updates
Senior Management Analyst Kinley said the Authority will hold interviews to fill the
Commission vacancy on June 17, 2025, and encouraged the Commissioners to attend
either in person or watch the meeting’s livestream.
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
The Commission discussed the timeline to start construction on future affordable housing
projects. Staff stated that construction is not anticipated to begin before the end of the
calendar year 2025.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Christopherson/
Pacheco to adjourn this meeting at 5:28 p.m. Motion passed: ayes – 4, noes – 0,
abstain – 0, absent – 0, vacancy – 1.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie McGinley, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California