2023 CVRM - Homeless Prevention ServicesMEMORANDUM
DATE: February 9, 2024
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TO: Jon McMillen, City Manager
FROM: Reyna Camarena, Administrative Technician
RE: Coachella Valley Rescue Mission 2023-24 Homeless Prevention and Assistance
Program Services funding
Please list the Contracting Party / Vendor Name, type of agreement to be executed, including any change orders or
amendments, and the type of services to be provided. Make sure to list any related Project No. and Project Name.
Authority to execute this agreement is based upon:
IV-6 Approved by City Council on 5/16/23 HA Business 2 & 6/6/23 CC Business 3
.a City Manager's signing authority provided under the City's Purchasing Policy
[Resolution No. 2019-021] for budget expenditures of $50,000 or less.
Department Director's or Manager's signing authority provided under the City's
Purchasing Policy [Resolution No. 2019-021] for budget expenditures of $15,000 and
$5,000, respectively, or less.
Procurement Method (one must apply):
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Reauestina department shall check and attach the items below as auurouriate:
aAgreement payment will be charged to Account No.: 243-0000-60532
✓� Agreement term: Start Date 07/01/2023 _ End Date 06/30/2024
.a Amount of Agreement, Amendment, Change Order, etc.: $ 100,000
REMINDER: Signing authorities listed above are applicable on the aggregate Agreement amount,
not individual Amendments or Change Orders!
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Insurance certificates as required by the Agreement for Risk Manager approval
Approved by: Laurie McGinley Date: 2/12/2024
Bonds (originals) as required by the Agreement (Performance, Payment, etc.)
Conflict of Interest Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests from Consultant(s)
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required pursuant FPPC regulation 18701(2)
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FY 2023/2024 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY, CITY OF LA QUINTA,
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"), the City
of La Quinta, a California municipal corporation ("City"), and the COACHELLA VALLEY
RESCUE MISSION ("CVRM"), as of July 1, 2023, 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 and City 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, City, and CVRM agree to the following:
1.0 TERM OF MEMORANDUM. The term of this Memorandum shall expire on June 30,
2024.
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 and City 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 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 and City will provide a combined financial support of One Hundred Thousand
Dollars ($100,000) ("Authority and City Financial Support Funds") to CVRM. Provided CVRM
complies with its obligations under this Memorandum, the Authority and City shall disburse the
Authority and City Financial Support Funds no later than 10 days after the execution of this
Memorandum. CVRM agrees to provide the Authority and City 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 and City 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 and
City may withhold an installment disbursement of the Authority and City Financial Support Funds
that has not yet been disbursed. If CVRM fails to comply with any Compliance Requirements,
the Authority and City may (i) withhold an installment disbursement that has not yet been
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disbursed, (ii) order a return to the Authority and City of any portion or all Authority and City
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.
3.0 INDEMNITY AND RELEASE. CVRM hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold
harmless the Authority and 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 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 orwillful misconduct
of the Authority and City.
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 City 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 City, 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-Nlll or
better by ambest.com. Prior to the date of this Memorandum, and upon renewal of such policies,
CVRM shall submit to the Authority and City 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 and City'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.
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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 Rescue Mission, La Quinta Housing Authority, and
City of La Quinta have executed this Memorandum as evidenced by the signatures contained
below:
LA QUINTA HOUSING AUTHORITY
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Dated:
ATTEST:
By.
MONIKA RADEVA, Authority Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT:
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WILLIAM H. IHRKE, Authority Counsel
CITY OF LA QUINTA
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CONTENT:
WILLIAM H. IHRKE; City Attorney
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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.
* 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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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVE REGULAR QUARTERLY HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES OF
JANUARY 17, 2023
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Evans/Fitzpatrick
to approve the Consent Calendar as recommended. Motion passed unanimously.
BUSINESS SESSION
1. APPOINT HOUSING AUTHORITY CHAIRPERSON AND VICE -CHAIRPERSON
FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2023
Authority waived presentation of the staff report, which is on file in the City Clerk's Office.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Evans/Fitzpatrick
to appoint Housing Authority Members Pena and Fitzpatrick to serve as Chairperson and
Vice -Chairperson, respectively, during calendar year 2023. Motion passed unanimously.
NEWLY APPOINTED AUTHORITY CHAIR PENA ASSUMED PRESIDING
OFFICER DUTIES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE MEETING
2. AUTHORIZE FUNDING TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AREA HOMELESS
SERVICE PROVIDERS AND HOMELESS PREVENTION PARTNERS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Director of Business Unit and Housing Development Villalpando and Management
Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Authority Members discussed the Point -in -Time Count of unhoused people in La Quinta
totaling four (4) in 2023; Police response for loitering; details available on individual
transients; and increasing the funding by adding $50,000 from the General Fund.
Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lieutenant Andres Martinez answered Council's
questions regarding transient protocols and process, and the number to report non -
emergency matters for investigation is (760) 836 — 3215, Option 5.
PRESENTER: Darla Burkett, CEO and Kimberly McKinney, Grants Manager, with
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission — said CVRM is full and struggling; provided a detailed
overview of the services the organization offers; and thanked the Authority for its ongoing
support.
PRESENTER: Erica Felci, Assistant Executive Director with Coachella Valley Association
of Governments (CVAG), Housing First — thanked the Authority for its continued support.
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Page 2 of 4 MAY 16, 2023
SPECIAL MEETING
The Authority reached a consensus to allocate an additional $50,000 in funding from the
General Fund, which combined with the $250,000 Authority funding would provide
$100,000 funding allocation to each organization. Staff clarified that the $50,000 funding
allocation from the General Fund would be brought to Council for consideration at the
June 6, 2023, Council meeting.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Authority Members Evans/Fitzpatrick
to authorize funding to assist local homeless prevention partners — Coachella Valley
Rescue Mission (CVRM), Martha's Village and Kitchen (MVK), and Coachella Valley
Association of Governments, Housing First Program (CVAG) for fiscal year 2023/24 in
the amount of $250,000, as follows:
A. $83,333 to CVRM
B. $83,333 to MVK
C. $83,333 to CVAG
Motion passed unanimously.
STUDY SESSION
1. DISCUSS AFFORDABLE HOUSING INVENTORY AND CURRENT
AFFORDABLE HOUSING CONDITIONS
Director of Business Unit and Housing Development Villalpando and Management
Analyst Kinley presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Authority Members discussed means to capture apartments being rented to low-income
individuals/families; definition of Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)
requirements; vacancy rates in La Quinta's affordable housing; Lift -to -Rise, a non-profit
organization, has not built any units, but assists with rental payments and utilities;
workforce housing or entry-level housing terms should be used to describe affordable
housing; criteria for State housing funds; criteria for auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) to be
included in the RHNA count; possibility of including existing low-income residents in
RHNA count; possibility of the Authority offering reverse mortgages in exchange for future
affordable housing deed restriction; levels of energy efficient building requirements often
depend on the project financing sources; pros and cons of putting a deed restriction on a
casita in order to include it in RHNA numbers; cost of relocating residents while new
affordable housing is built or improved; modular units; location of affordable housing near
schools, businesses, transportation and services is important; and combining affordable
housing with mixed -use developments.
Authority Members directed staff to prepare a condensed version of the staff report
presented to include the maps, images of existing affordable housing, and future
requirements; explain the challenges; bring back options for further discussion; and
refrain from using the term "affordable housing", instead, use "workforce housing" or
entry-level housing."
HOUSING AUTHORITY MEMBERS' ITEMS — None
HOUSING AUTHORITY MINUTES Page 3 of 4 MAY 16, 2023
SPECIAL MEETING
BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 2
City of La Quinta
HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING" May 16, 2023
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: AUTHORIZE FUNDING TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AREA
HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND HOMELESS PREVENTION PARTNERS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize funding to provide assistance to local homeless service providers and homeless
prevention partners - Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM), Martha's Village and
Kitchen (MVK), and Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for fiscal year
2023/24.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• The Housing Authority (Authority) allocated $300,000 of Authority funds to local
homeless service providers and homeless prevention partners in fiscal year (FY)
2022/23.
• These services positively impact the City and the greater Coachella Valley
community, particularly in the eastern area.
• Recommended FY 2023/24 funding of $250,000 by the Housing Authority:
✓ $83,333 to CVRM
✓ $83,333 to MVK
✓ $83,333 to CVAG
• The Housing Commission reviewed and recommended this funding option for
approval during the regularly scheduled meeting of March 8, 2023.
FISCAL IMPACT
The Low -Mod Housing Authority fund has a homeless funding budget of $250,000 for FY
2023/24 available in account number 243-0000-60532. The maximum allowed to be
expended annually of these funds for homeless prevention services is $250,000, per
Health and Safety Code Section 34176.1(a)(2).
BAL;KGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Authority annually allocates funding for local homeless service providers and
homeless prevention partners in the Coachella Valley.
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Staff recommends providing equal contributions of $83,333 to CVRM, MVK, and CVAG,
as these organizations have a solid track record of serving the City and the greater
Coachella Valley area assisting with critical homeless relief efforts. Each organization
must sign a Memorandum of Understanding on an annual basis that mandates a report
on the use of the funds, including the number of individuals from La Quinta that were
assisted and the services they utilized.
The Authority may provide this assistance pursuant to California Health and Safety
Code's Community Development and Housing law, which states if the Housing Successor
Agency (the Authority) has fulfilled certain obligations, the Authority may expend up to
two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) per fiscal year 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.
On March 8, 2023, The Housing Commission recommended this funding option to be
reviewed and approved by the Authority.
ALTERNATIVES
The Authority may elect not to support this funding option, divert funds to other
organizations, or save funds for future projects; however, since these organizations have
consistently provided support for our community, provided annual reports showing the
contributions directly support the surrounding communities and La Quinta residents in
need, and rely on these contributions for overall operation, staff does not recommend an
alternative.
Prepared by: Doug Kinley III, Management Analyst
Approved by: Gilbert Villalpando, Director
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publication; engagement and networking increases businesses' benefits from LQ
Chamber membership; new member orientation is important; support for including a QR
code in the paper publication; and an ombudsman to help with government affairs.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Brandon Marley, CEO of the Chamber — said statistics on the use of
the digital publication of the GEM are available and will be provided; distribution issues
with the USPS; business development plans; daily ongoing reports available to the City;
educational programs; State bill advocacy; plans for surveys; new staff on board; plans
to better engage with businesses; and including terms in the agreement that require
metrics to allow the City to dictate what the Chamber is doing to promote business in the
City and reach out to its residents.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Melissa Labayog, La Quinta — development in the City, and the need
to protect and preserve the desert's natural habitat since the City is a tourist destination;
likes the GEM, and offered to assist with content; and suggested establishing an Ethics
Commission to service residents and businesses.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Pena/Fitzpatrick to:
a) Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Greater Coachella Valley Chamber
of Commerce for a total not to exceed amount of $166,089, for fiscal year 2023/24,
based on hybrid Option 4 as provided during the staff report presentation and
outlined below:
• 36 pages for 9 months and 21,000 distributions at $12,232 per issue, for a
total of $110,088
• 32 pages for 3 months and 16,000 distributions at $7,667 per issue, for a total
of $23,001
• Events and Business Engagement (State of the City, Hot Rod Car Show, and
monthly business outreach) for a total of $33,000
and
b) Authorize the City Manager to amend the terms of the MOU to incorporate the
comments made by Council during its discussion on the matter.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. AUTHORIZE FUNDING TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AREA HOMELESS
SERVICE PROVIDERS AND HOMELESS PREVENTION PARTNERS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
Director of Business Unit and Housing Development Villalpando presented the staff
report, which is on file in the Clerk's Office.
Council discussed the $250,000 already allocated from the La Quinta Housing Authority,
and this $50,000 additional from the General Fund under consideration; and contribution
from other Coachella Valley cities.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Sam Hollenbeck, President/CEO, and Rosa Verduzco, COO with
Martha's Village and Kitchen — thanked the City for its continued support; provided a brief
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 8 of 11 JUNE 6, 2023
summary of the services and programs the organization offers to the Coachella Valley;
specifically for La Quinta with a total of 36 members (9 families, and 18 children), and
100% have moved into permanent housing; and possible expansion plans.
Council expressed their gratitude for the services and assistance MVK provides to the
communities in the Coachella Valley.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Sanchez/Pena to
authorize funding to aid local homeless service providers and homeless prevention
partners for a combined total of $50,000 from the General Fund for fiscal year 2023/24
as detailed below:
• Coachella Valley Rescue Mission $16,667
• Martha's Village and Kitchen $16,667
• Coachella Valley Association of Governments $16,667
Motion passed unanimously.
MAYOR EVANS CALLED FOR A BRIEF RECESS AT 6:21 P.M.
MAYOR EVANS RECONVENED THE COUNCIL MEETING AT 6:34 P.M. WITH
ALL MEMBERS PRESENT
4. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE TO PROVIDE
LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023/24 AND 2024/25
Public Safety Manager Mendez presented the staff report, which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
Council discussed City daily oversight of the level and quality of services being provided
and the associated costs; the previous debate and research regarding creating a La
Quinta Police Department; the economy of scale La Quinta benefits from by contracting
with the County Sheriff's Department; Council expressed their gratitude for the services
provided; the challenges of shared contracts with other cities; the role of the State, unions,
and County Supervisors in establishing the annual rate; and reestablishing Citizens -on -
Patrol volunteers.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Alena Calimanis, La Quinta — said the Police do a great job; since
the City is considering annexation of Vista Santa Rosa, Council should consider
establishing its own police department; and asked about entering a one-year contract,
rather than two years with the Sheriff's Department.
PUBLIC SPEAKER: Riverside County Sheriff's Department Lieutenant Martinez —
thanked Council for the City's support.
MOTION — A motion was made and seconded by Councilmembers Fitzpatrick/Sanchez
to approve agreement with the County of Riverside to provide law enforcement services
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page 9 of 11 JUNE 6, 2023
BUSINESS SESSION ITEM NO. 3
City of La Quinta
CITY COUNCIL MEETING: .tune 6, 2023
STAFF REPORT
AGENDA TITLE: AUTHORIZE FUNDING TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO AREA
HOMELESS SERVICE PROVIDERS AND HOMELESS PREVENTION PARTNERS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2023/24
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize funding to provide assistance to local homeless service providers and homeless
prevention partners - Coachella Valley Rescue Mission (CVRM), Martha's Village and
Kitchen (MVK), and Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) for fiscal year
2023/24.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• On May 16, 2023, the Housing Authority (Authority) approved a $250,000
allocation of Authority funds to local homeless service providers and homeless
prevention partners for fiscal year (FY) 2023/24.
• These services positively impact the City and the greater Coachella Valley
community, particularly in the eastern area.
• As these providers have typically received $300,000 total in past fiscal years, the
Authority has directed Staff to allocate funds in the upcoming fiscal year for an
additional $50,000 for fiscal year (FY) 2023/24, amounting to:
✓ $16,667 to CVRM
✓ $16,667 to MVK
✓ $16,667 to CVAG
FISCAL IMPACT
If approved, funding will be incorporated in the City Manager's Office budget for Fiscal Year
(FY) 2023/24.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS
The Authority annually allocates funding for local homeless service providers and
homeless prevention partners in the Coachella Valley.
On May 16, 2023, the Authority authorized equal Authority funding contributions of
$83,333 to CVRM, MVK, and CVAG, as these organizations have a solid track record of
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serving the City and the greater Coachella Valley area assisting with critical homeless
relief efforts. Each organization must sign a Memorandum of Understanding on an annual
basis that mandates a report on the use of the funds, including the number of individuals
from La Quinta that were assisted and the services they utilized.
The Authority may provide this assistance pursuant to California Health and Safety
Code's Community Development and Housing law, which states if the Housing Successor
Agency (the Authority) has fulfilled certain obligations, the Authority may expend up to
two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000) per fiscal year 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.
During the May 16, 2023 Authority special meeting, staff was directed to provide options
for the City Council to supplement the $250,000 maximum the Authority is able to provide,
to bring the total funding provided to the organizations up to $300,000 for FY 2023/24, in
line with previous years. The $50,000 difference that the City may provide is
recommended to be incorporated in the City Manager's Office budget for FY 2023/24,
which, if approved, will amount to equal payments of $16,667 to each organization.
ALTERNATIVES
Council may elect not to support this funding option, divert funds to other organizations,
or save funds for future projects; however, since these organizations have consistently
provided support for our community, provided annual reports showing the contributions
directly support the surrounding communities and La Quinta residents in need, and rely
on these contributions for overall operation, staff does not recommend this alternative.
Prepared by: Doug Kinley III, Management Analyst
Approved by: Gilbert Villalpando, Director
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