2025 12 10 HCHOUSING COMMISSION
MINUTES
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 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 Chairperson Gaeta-Mejia.
PRESENT: Commissioners Christopherson, Lewis, Pacheco, Paltin, and Chairperson
Gaeta-Mejia
ABSENT: None
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 SEPTEMBER 10, 2025
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Paltin/Christopherson
to receive and file the Consent Calendar as presented. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1.RECEIVE AND FILE FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 HOUSING AUTHORITY YEAR-
END BUDGET REPORT
Housing Authority Treasurer Martinez presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
The Commission discussed the reason for having additional funding left in fiscal year
2024/25 Housing Authority budget was due to the delay of certain maintenance projects
for the City-owned 28 affordable housing rental properties in the La Quinta Cove and at
the Dune Palms Mobile Home Estates, which are anticipated to be completed in the near
future in coordination with the Public Works Department.
MOTION – A motion was made and seconded by Commissioners Paltin/Lewis to receive
and file Fiscal Year 2024/25 Housing Authority Year-End Budget Report. Motion passed
unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1.DISCUSS MARKETING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2025/26
Marketing Manager Graham and Director of Business Unit and Housing Development
Villapando presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk’s Office.
The Commission discussed outreach strategies for affordable housing projects, including
methods to engage residents and the broader community; use of digital, print, and direct
mail outreach; promoting affordable housing information and resources in The Gem
magazine; incorporating additional Quick Response (QR) codes to share information on
upcoming events with residents and visitors; evaluating advertising strategies and social
media demographics data; updates to the City’s housing webpage in conjunction with
future affordable housing projects construction; and coordinating with local school district
on potential information outreach and advertising opportunities to promote future
affordable housing projects.
DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS
1.AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECT UPDATES
Senior Management Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the
Clerk’s Office.
The Commission discussed advertising the construction of affordable housing projects;
the importance of building quality housing that is compatible with surrounding
neighborhoods; and confirmed that all units in each project will be designated as
affordable housing.
COMMISSIONERS’ ITEMS
1.OVERVIEW OF SENIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS AND
HOUSING AUTHORITY ASSETS
The Commission discussed requirements for senior affordable housing compliance and
monitoring; enforcement of governing documents amongst the Homeowners Association
(HOA), Property Management company, and/or the Housing Authority; age restriction
parameters; and the process for Commissioners to contact staff liaisons if they have
questions or concerns on items within the Housing Authority’s purview.
Authority Counsel Ihrke provided a brief, high-level explanation on the process of placing
restrictions on senior residential affordable housing units pursuant to State law, primarily
the Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civil Code § 51); situations where a person less than 55 years
of age may have qualifying circumstances to live in the community; the ability for the HOA
and property management company to ensure compliance of the Covenants, Conditions,
and Restrictions (CC&Rs); the Housing Authority’s responsibility to verify age and income
qualifying requirements when a unit is purchased or sold; and the City’s involvement
concerning Municipal Code or Zoning Code violations.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, a motion was made and seconded by Commissioner
Lewis/Pacheco to adjourn the meeting at 6:22 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Laurie McGinley, Commission Secretary
City of La Quinta, California