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Capital Improvement Program and Parks Improvements Update
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It is that time of year again for an update on the Engineering and Public Works Maintenance Divisions projects. I will provide progress information on both Public Works Maintenance’s 5-year Parks Improvement Program Plan and Engineering’s 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
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The Parks Improvement Program consists of 29 projects from 4 different funding sources.
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The estimated expenditure for completing the program in 5 years is $5,470,000. The following are city staff’s progress in chipping away to complete the overall Program.
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Parks Projects Completed Since October 2023
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- Century Park.
- Renovation of the tennis courts
- Installation of shade structure, playground equipment, and playground soft surfacing.
- Panorama Park.
- Renovation of the tennis courts.
- Extension of basketball court from half court to full court.
- Installation of a shade structure and tot lot playground soft surfacing
- Ocotillo Park.
- Replaced the tot lot playground soft surfacing.
- Replaced two of the adult outdoor fitness equipment machines.
- Dennis Keat Soccer Park.
- Replaced 7 of the adult outdoor fitness equipment machines.
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The CIP consists of 47 projects over a 5-year period. The estimated expenditure for completing this program in 5 years is $58,000,000. The following are city staff’s progress in chipping away to complete the CIP.
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CIP Projects Completed Since October 2023
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- Via De Anza Street Rehabilitation Phase II between Dinah Shore Drive and Olancha Road.
- Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded.
- Cost: $610,700.
- East Palm Canyon Drive Rehabilitation from Perez Road to Auto Center Drive.
- Measure A and City General Funds funded.
- Cost: $192,000.
- Da Vall Drive from Ramon Road to City Limits.
- Measure A funded.
- Cost: $369,300.
- San Eljay Avenue from McCallum Way to Ramon Road.
- Assessment District (AD) funded.
- Cost: $378,200.
- East Palm Canyon Bike Lanes from West City Limits to Cathedral Canyon Drive.
- Active Transportation Program (ATP) funded.
- Cost: $237,840.
- Date Palm Drive from Ramon Road to Dinah Shore Drive Pavement Rehabilitation and Date Palm Drive at 30th Avenue Intersection Rehabilitation.
- Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (ACBCI) and Cal Recycle Grant funded.
- Cost: $5,070,000.
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CIP Projects Under Construction
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- Landau Blvd. and McCallum Way Intersection Traffic Signal.
- Senate Bill 1 (SB-1) funded.
- Contract award amount: $1,175,200.
- Pedestrian Crossing on Ramon Road at Candlewood Drive.
- Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) 10 and Measure A funded.
- Contract award amount: $1,340,000.
- Cathedral Canyon Sidewalk and Multipurpose Trail between Dinah Shore Drive and the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge and the Date Palm Drive East Side Widening from the Date Palm Drive Bridge to East Palm Canyon.
- ATP, Senate Bill 821 (SB-821) and Measure A funded.
- Contract award amount: $4,639,000.
- Via De Anza Street Rehabilitation Phase III between Olancha Road and Ortega Road.
- CDBG funded.
- Contract award amount: $668,150.
- Panorama Neighborhood Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS).
- SB-1 funded.
- Contract award amount: $133,000.
- Victoria Drive Neighborhood REAS.
- Measure A and AD funded.
- Contract award amount: $821,600.
- Sunny Lane Neighborhood REAS.
- Measure A funded.
- Contract award amount: $200,300.
- Dream Homes Park.
- Proposition 68 Grant, City Environmental fund, City General fund, and Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) Grant funded.
- Contract award amount: $11,622,000
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Projects Awarded and Soon to Start
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- Cathedral Cove Crack Repairs.
- AD funded.
- Contract award amount: $1,000,000.
- Panorama Neighborhood Streets Rehabilitation.
- SB-1 funded.
- Contract award amount: $731,400.
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All the above projects represent our city’s commitment to keep improving our parks and roadways. After all, we are Cathedral City, and we are on the move!
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If you have any questions regarding this Community Update and the Project discussed, please contact me.
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Meeting The Moment: 2024 State of the City with Mayor Mark Carnevale Now Available Online
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The Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Cathedral City, hosted the 2024 Cathedral City State of the City Business Awards & Expo on Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort, 67967 Vista Chino, Cathedral City, CA 92234. This year’s theme was Meetingf …Read more
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“Free Summer Kids Movie Series” Returns to Mary Pickford Theatre June 14 – Aug. 2, 2024
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The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE), in partnership with the Mary Pickford Theatre, presents the return of the “Free Summer Kids Movie Series” happening every Friday at 11:00 a.m. starting Friday, June 14, 2024, thru Friday, August 2, 2024. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The film series offers free admission to see a different …Read more
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Residents Encouraged to Participate in CVAG's Wi-Fi Survey to Improve Coachella Valley Internet Access
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Hey Coachella Valley -- How’s Your WiFi? The cities in the Coachella Valley are working together through Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) to improve everyone’s internet access and you can help by sharing about how satisfied you are with your internet connections at home or work.It’s easy! The survey only takes a few … Read more
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Cathedral City Public Arts Commission Seeks Painters and Muralists to Paint 23 Benches at Ocotillo Park
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ATTENTION ARTISTS! Cathedral City Public Arts Commission is seeking painters/muralists to paint 23 benches for a project at Ocotillo Park, centrally located at 33300 Moreno Road in Cathedral City. This neighborhood park offers a range of amenities, including ball fields, a basketball court, skateboard park, tennis court, tot lot, splash pad, barbeque …Read more
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Beat the Heat This Summer at Cathedral City High School Pool Through City's Joint-Use Agreement with DRD, PSUSD
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Beat the heat this summer at Cathedral City High School pool! The City Council of Cathedral City has once again approved a three-party joint-use agreement between the City, Palm Springs Unified School District and Desert Recreation District to provide recreational swim sessions and swim lessons at the Cathedral City High School pool. The pool, …Read more
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CONE ZONE ALERT: FY 2023-2024 Spring Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS) Projects
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NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION The City Council of Cathedral City awarded a construction contract to Petrochem Materials Innovation, LLC. (PMI) in the amount of $1,114,598.46 for the construction of the FY 2023-2024 Spring Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS) Projects. REAS is used as the primary pavement …Read more
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Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2024 Summer Cabaret Series in Downtown Cathedral City
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Grand performances, great music and personality-plus make the COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY 2024 SUMMER CABARET SERIES among the very best ways to enjoy Downtown Cathedral City. CVRep has scheduled 17 memorable evenings of award-winning talent, vivacious personalities, music and song, levity, and stories that are just waiting …Read more
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Active Transportation Program Cycle 5 Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalks and Multiuse Trail - Date Palm Drive Expansion
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The City Council of Cathedral City awarded a construction contract to Riverside Construction Company in the amount of $3,884,603 for the construction of the Cathedral Canyon Drive Sidewalks and Multiuse Trail and Date Palm Drive Expansion Projects.
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Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2024 Summer Cabaret Series in Downtown Cathedral City
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May 16, 2024
Grand performances, great music, and personality-plus make the COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY 2024 SUMMER CABARET SERIES among the very best ways to enjoy Downtown Cathedral City. CVRep has scheduled 17 memorable evenings of award-winning talent, vivacious personalities, music, and … Read more
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Quarterly Art Exhibit
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May 18 & 19
The Quarterly Art Exhibit in Cathedral City showcases a variety of artworks by talented local artists. This free community event takes place every three months, with each exhibit featuring new pieces to discover. Come out and support the arts while exploring the unique culture of Cathedral City... Read more
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The Perez Art District's Fourth Fridays
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May 24, 2024
The Perez Art District’s highly anticipated Art Walk occurs on 4th Fridays @ 4pm. This is an immersive experience for art enthusiasts and the local community alike. The Art Walk offers a unique chance to witness the creative process across a variety of disciplines, including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Conveniently located at 68845 Perez Rd in Cathedral City, California, … Read more
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Summer Movie Series 2024
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June 14, 2024
Minions- The Rise of Gru
The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission (PACE), in partnership with the Mary Pickford Theatre, presents the return of the “Free Summer Kids Movie Series” happening every Friday at 11:00 a.m. starting Friday, June 14, 2024, through Friday, August 2, 2024. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. The film series offers free admission to see a different movie geared towards kids … Read more
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Employment
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ASSISTANT CIVIL ENGINEER
CITIZENS ON PATROL (COP)
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POLICE CADET
POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT
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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - PART-TIME
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER I
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER II
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER
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