2025 09 15 HC MinutesHOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 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 Chair Gaeta-Mejia.
PRESENT: Commissioners Lewis, Pacheco, Paltin, and Chair Gaeta-Mejia
ABSENT: Commissioner Christopherson
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
Staff requested to move up Departmental Reports Item No. 2, related to City Boards and
Commissions overview of roles and responsibilities and public meetings laws after
Announcements, Presentations and Written Communications section of the Agenda. The
Commission concurred.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, PRESENTATIONS AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
1. INTRODUCE NEWLY APPOINTED COMMISSIONER LEWIS
Newly appointed Commissioner Lewis provided a brief summary of his experience and
qualifications; Commissioners Pacheco, Paltin, and Chair Gaeta-Mejia welcomed
Commissioner Lewis.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS — Verbal Updates >>> taken out of Agenda Order as
announced during Confirmation of Agenda above.
2. CITY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS — OVERVIEW OF ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES, AND PUBLIC MEETINGS LAWS (RALPH M. BROWN
ACT, GOV. CODE § 54950 et seq.)
Deputy City Clerk Mojica provided a detailed overview of the City of La Quinta Rules of
Procedure for Boards and Commissions (Council Resolution 2022-028), Personnel Policy
(Council Resolution 2019-027), La Quinta Municipal Code, and the Ralph M. Brown Act
(Brown Act); all meetings shall be open and public; agenda posting requirements;
compliance with the Brown Act; best practices; and the Commission's roles,
responsibilities, and scope of purview.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. RECEIVE AND FILE MEETING MINUTES DATED JUNE 11, 2025
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Paltin/Pacheco to
receive and file the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0,
abstain — 0, absent — 1 (Christopherson).
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPOINT MEMBERS OF THE HOUSING COMMISSION TO SERVE AS
CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
Management Specialist McGinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Paltin/Lewis to re-
appoint Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia to serve as Chairperson for fiscal year 2025/26. Motion
passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent — 1 (Christopherson).
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Chairperosn Gaeta-Mejia/
Commissioner Paltin to appoint Commissioner Pacheco to serve as Vice Chairperson for
fiscal year 2025/26. Motion passed: ayes — 4, noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent — 1
(Christopherson).
STUDY SESSION
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Senior Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk's Office.
The Commission discussed the Commission's ability to review architectural plans and
renderings for future affordable housing development projects; the timeline and potential
uses for the vacant parcel at the southeast corner of Dune Palms Road and Westward
Ho Drive, adjacent to the La Quinta X-Park; traffic circulation for future affordable housing
developments staying consistent with the Highway 111 Corridor Specific Plan traffic
analysis; anticipated income categories for future affordable housing units; potential
incentives related to reducing parking requirements; building setbacks; and the
application process for affordable housing development.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS —Verbal Updates
1. FISCAL YEAR 2025/26 CITY EVENTS LINEUP
Senior Management Analyst Calderon provided an overview of the City's upcoming
events, including the 9/11 Candlelight Vigil, the inaugural La Quinta Fall Festival on
October 17, 2025, at La Quinta Park, which will feature a live band, food trucks, children's
activities, and a photo booth. Staff also provided details on the Veteran's Recognition
Ceremony slated for November 11, 2025, the Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 5,
2025, the Ironman 70.3 La Quinta triathlon on December 7, 2025, and the Holiday Open
House which will be announced in the coming weeks, and encouraged the
Commissioners to attend.
2. Moved up by Staff and presented after Announcements, Presentations, and
Written Communications section of the agenda >>> CITY BOARDS AND
COMMISSIONS — OVERVIEW OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, AND
PUBLIC MEETINGS LAWS (RALPH M. BROWN ACT, GOV. CODE § 54950 et
seq.)
COMMISSIONERS' ITEMS — None
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Chair Gaeta-
Mejia/Commissioner Paltin to adjourn the meeting at 5.42 p.m. Motion passed: ayes — 4,
noes — 0, abstain — 0, absent — 1 (Christopherson).
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie McGinley, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California