Study Session of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, and Board of Library Trustees

Minutes

Thursday, February 13, 2025, 3:00 p.m.

Council Chamber, City Hall

73-510 Fred Waring Drive

Palm Desert, California

Present:

• Councilmember Gina Nestande, 
• Councilmember Evan Trubee, 
• Mayor Karina Quintanilla, 
• and Councilmember Joe Pradetto 

Absent:

• Mayor Pro Tem Jan Harnik 

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1.

CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION

A Study Session of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Trubee on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at 3:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.

2.

STUDY SESSION TOPICS

2.a

UPDATE ON THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT GENERAL PLAN UPDATE CASE NO. GPA25-0002

Consultant Brian Wolf, Fehr and Peers, narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.

Councilmember Quintanilla requested that staff provide more information regarding accidents on San Pablo to determine whether the Walk 'n' Roll program can help address any vehicle vs. pedestrian concerns. 

Councilmember Pradetto expressed interest in applying a combination of all three traffic congestion policy options. 

2.b

UPDATE ON NEW LIBRARY FACILITY PROJECT

Senior Project Manager Lamb narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.

Consultant Lee Swanson, Richard Kennedy Architects, narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.

Councilmembers expressed appreciation for the thoughtful design and north-facing courtyard.

3.

ADJOURNMENT

The City Council adjourned the Study Session at 3:58 p.m.

4.

PUBLIC NOTICES