2025 12 02 HA Minutes Special MeetingHOUSING AUTHORITY
SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2025
CALL TO ORDER
A special meeting of the La Quinta Housing Authority was called to order at 5:21 p.m. by
Chair McGarrey.
PRESENT: Authority Members: Evans, Fitzpatrick, Pena, Sanchez, and Chair McGarrey
ABSENT: None
VERBAL ANNOUNCEMENT — AB 23 was made by the Authority Secretary
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Conducted out of agenda order, during open session of the November 18, 2025, City
Council regular meeting, led by Chair / Mayor Pro Tem McGarrey.
CONFIRMATION OF AGENDA — Confirmed
PUBLIC COMMENT ON MATTERS NOT ON THE AGENDA — None
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES DATED
NOVEMBER 18, 2025
2. APPROVE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE, AND
ADVERTISE FOR BID THE DUNE PALMS MOBILE ESTATES POOL
ABANDONMENT PROJECT NO. 2025-09
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Sanchez/Pena to
approve the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION — None
STUDY SESSION — None
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERS' ITEMS
The Authority discussed the passing of long-time Coachella Valley developer Michael
Shovlin, who was instrumental in the La Quinta business community; commended Mr.
Shovlin for developing the One -Eleven shopping center, support with certain affordable
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housing projects, and advocacy in the business community; noted the City Council had
recognized Mr. Shovlin's contributions some years ago; and expressed their gratitude.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, it was moved and seconded by Authority Member
Sanchez/Fitzpatrick to adjourn at 5:24 p.m. in memory of Mr. Shovlin. Motion passed
unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
La Quinta Housing Authority
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