1 Study Session of the Palm Desert City Council, Successor Agency to the Palm Desert Redevelopment Agency, Housing Authority, and Board of Library Trustees Minutes
September 11, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Present: Councilmember Gina Nestande, Councilmember Karina Quintanilla, Councilmember Joe Pradetto, Mayor Pro Tem Evan Trubee, and Mayor Jan Harnik
1. CALL TO ORDER - STUDY SESSION
A Study Session of the Palm Desert City Council was called to order by Mayor Harnik on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 3:15 p.m. in the Council Chamber, City Hall, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, California.
2. STUDY SESSION TOPICS
2.a CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE APPOINTMENT PROCESS FOR
MAYOR AND MAYOR PRO TEM
City Clerk Mejia narrated a PowerPoint presentation and responded to City Council inquiries.
Following discussion regarding the appointment of the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem, the City Council provided the following direction:
1. Clarify that declining service as either Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem resets a Councilmember’s “last served” date for purposes of rotation priority.
2. Include a deferral option in tie situations, allowing Members to voluntarily defer service without penalty.
3. Include a provision prohibiting Members from serving two consecutive terms.
3. ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the Study Session at 3:22 p.m.
4. PUBLIC NOTICES
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Monique M. Lomeli, CMC
Senior Deputy Clerk
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Anthony J. Mejia, MMC
City Clerk/Secretary