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Gina Nestande

District 3 Council Member2024-2028

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At a glance

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Term ending Dec 31, 2028.

Voice

Meetings spoken in
29
Total speaking time
5:05:49
Avg per meeting
10:33
Segments
3811

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Top issues during term (20)(Development)

critical→Mar 2026[48]

Library Relocation and Facility Renewal Review

Potential substantial capital expenditures depending on whether a new building is constructed or existing facilities are upgraded.

medium↑Oct 2026[15]

University Park Medical Office Time Extension

No direct fiscal impact on the city budget.

high↓Aug 2026[13]

Adaptive Reuse of Former Church into Medical Office

Private investment in property renovation and conversion.

high↓Feb 2026[11]

Portola Springs Residential Project Approval

Private residential investment that expands local housing options and generates ongoing property tax revenues.

high↓Aug 2026[10]

Tenant Maintenance Communication and Response Times

Contracts total over $700,000 annually across multiple service providers.

high↑Oct 2026[10]

Municipal Park Foundation Feasibility

Unknown initial setup costs with potential long-term private fundraising benefits for capital projects.

high↓May 2026[10]

Industrial Warehouse Design Standards

Private investment in commercial and industrial real estate development.

medium↑Oct 2026[10]

Ironwood Country Club Spa and Lap Pool Construction

Private country club capital improvement.

high↓Mar 2026[8]

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.

medium↓Aug 2026[8]

Parking Concerns at Bermuda Dunes Learning Center

high↓Jun 2026[8]

Historic Preservation and Entry Monument Design

Potential property tax adjustments under the Mills Act for designated properties.

high↓Sep 2026[7]

Assisted Living Facility Expansion on Portola Drive

Private investment in commercial residential care infrastructure.

high↓Jan 2026[6]

Commercial Compliance Program Implementation

Potential allocation of staff resources for enhanced commercial code enforcement.

medium↓Sep 2026[5]

Fairway Drive Assisted Living Facility Notice and Review

high↓Apr 2026[5]

Storefront Architecture and El Paseo Design Standards

Private commercial investment in retail El Paseo storefronts.

medium↓Aug 2026[5]

Cell Tower Design and Faux Landscaping Standards

None to city funds; costs are borne by the applicant.

high↓Apr 2026[5]

Ten-Year Capital Improvement Program and Cost Escalation

Involves city capital improvement expenditures across multiple municipal infrastructure projects.

high↓Jan 2026[5]

Desert Willow Development Agreement Extension

The financial plan guides operations for the corporation, balancing projected revenues and expenses with conservative estimates.

high↓Jun 2026[4]

Hillside Single-Family Residence at Calle de Los Campesinos

Private residential investment with no direct cost to the city.

high↓Jan 2026[4]

Board and Commission Appointment Transparency

None directly from interviews, though committee recommendations can influence future municipal expenditures.

Decisions during term (17)

Recorded while Nestande was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.

approvedVoted yes5-0Aug 20, 2026

Approval of Hillside Development Plan for 47780 Calle de Los Campesinos

approved5-0Aug 20, 2026

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

approved5-0Jul 9, 2026

Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement 96-1 (Desert Willow Westin)

approved5-0Jul 9, 2026

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…

approved4-0Jul 7, 2026

Hillside Development Plan for 47780 Calle de Los Campesinos

approved4-0Jul 7, 2026

Fourth Amendment to Development Agreement 96-1

approved5-0Jun 25, 2026

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

approved5-0Jun 9, 2026

Recommendation of Approval for Hillside Development Plan (PP25-0001)

tabledMay 26, 2026

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

tabledMay 26, 2026

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

approved4-0Mar 26, 2026

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

approvedFeb 26, 2026

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.

approved4-0Feb 19, 2026

Approve FY 2026/27 Budget Development Process and Schedule

approvedVoted yes5-0Feb 12, 2026

Third Amendment to Development Agreement 96-1 for Desert Willow Westin

approved4-0Feb 3, 2026

Recommendation to Approve Third Amendment to Development Agreement 96-1 (Desert Willow)

approved5-0Jan 8, 2026

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

approved5-0Jan 7, 2026

PY 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funding Recommendations