District 3 Council Member· 2024-2028
Gina Nestande
Palm Desert
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 31
- Total speaking time
- 5:35:32
- Avg per meeting
- 10:49
- Segments
- 4149
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Top issues during term (20)(Development)
Library Relocation and Facility Renewal Review
New build: ~$45M (possibly rising $300K/month with delay). Renovation path: ~$20.5M city share, spendable at the council's own pace.
Phase 2 Historic Context Statement and City-wide Historic Resources Survey
Costs are tied to consulting and reporting for the historic survey as outlined in municipal planning budgets.
Historic Preservation and Entry Monument Design
Work plan implementation relies on existing staff capacity and allocated municipal departmental resources.
University Park Medical Office Time Extension
No direct fiscal impact on the city budget.
Adaptive Reuse of Former Church into Medical Office
Private investment in property renovation and conversion.
Portola Springs Residential Project Approval
Private residential investment that expands local housing options and generates ongoing property tax revenues.
Municipal Park Foundation Feasibility
Unknown initial setup costs with potential long-term private fundraising benefits for capital projects.
Tenant Maintenance Communication and Response Times
Contracts total over $700,000 annually across multiple service providers.
Ironwood Country Club Spa and Lap Pool Construction
Private country club capital improvement.
Industrial Warehouse Design Standards
Private investment in commercial and industrial real estate development.
Historic Preservation Committee 2027 Work Plan Priorities
Work plan implementation relies on existing staff capacity and allocated municipal departmental resources.
Proposed Bar and Lounge on El Paseo
Private investment of approximately $200,000 in tenant improvements, with potential economic benefits from increased evening foot traffic.
Parking Concerns at Bermuda Dunes Learning Center
Assisted Living Facility Expansion on Portola Drive
Private investment in commercial residential care infrastructure.
Desert Willow Development Agreement Extension
The financial plan guides operations for the corporation, balancing projected revenues and expenses with conservative estimates.
Commercial Compliance Program Implementation
Potential allocation of staff resources for enhanced commercial code enforcement.
Fairway Drive Assisted Living Facility Notice and Review
Cell Tower Design and Faux Landscaping Standards
None to city funds; costs are borne by the applicant.
Ten-Year Capital Improvement Program and Cost Escalation
Involves city capital improvement expenditures across multiple municipal infrastructure projects.
Hillside Single-Family Residence at Calle de Los Campesinos
Private residential investment with no direct cost to the city.
Decisions during term (17)
Recorded while Nestande was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of Hillside Development Plan for 47780 Calle de Los Campesinos
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1455, Approving a Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement 96-1 for Desert Willow Westin to Extend the Agreement Term and Find the Project Exempt from CEQA
Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement 96-1 (Desert Willow Westin)
Resolution Declaring Approximately 0.22 Acres of Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency owned property located at Fred Waring Drive and San Pablo Avenue (APN 627-101-068) as Surplus Lande Pursuant to the California…
Hillside Development Plan for 47780 Calle de Los Campesinos
Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement 96-1
Authorize Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C47890 with Goebel Partners, LLC, Increasing the Contract Amount, Update Scope, and Extend the Contract Term through June 30, 2027 for Continued Work on the Unified Development Code
Recommendation of Approval for Hillside Development Plan (PP25-0001)
Consideration to Recommend Approval of a Hillside Development Plan For a New One-Story, 6,700-Square-Foot Single-Family Residence at 47780 Calle de Los Campesinos
Consideration of Revised Villa Architecture Within the DSRT SURF Development, Including Updates to Elevations, Roof Configurations, Window Placement, Wall Articulation, and Railing Materials For the Residential Component
REVIEW THE 2025 GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING ELEMENT ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORTS AND AUTHORIZE SUBMITTAL TO THE GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH, AND DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 1442 APPROVING A THIRD AMENDMENT TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT 96-1 WITH WVC RANCHO MIRAGE, INC. FOR DESERT WILLOW, EXTENDING THE TERM TO AUGUST 27, 2026, AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT UNDER CEQA.
Approve FY 2026/27 Budget Development Process and Schedule
Third Amendment to Development Agreement 96-1 for Desert Willow Westin
Recommendation to Approve Third Amendment to Development Agreement 96-1 (Desert Willow)
APPROVE AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ANGELICA M. ZARCO, DBA HOLISTIC SYSTEM INTEGRATION SOLUTIONS FOR PROGRAM AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
PY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Recommendations
Voting record (2)(Development)
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