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Housing is a pivotal part of the local economy in Cathedral City. Housing is needed to support city residents and families. It is also critical to local businesses who are reliant on the local labor force to fill positions within their businesses. The City’s ability to attract new businesses while sustaining existing businesses is dependent on new housing production.
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The City recognizes the importance of new housing production and has specific goals, policies, and programs in its certified Housing Element, a plan prepared in fulfillment of state law that requires that the “housing element shall consist of an identification and analysis of existing and projected housing needs and a statement of goals, policies, quantified objectives, financial resources, and scheduled programs for the preservation, improvement, and development of housing.”
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The City Council adopted 5-Year Strategic Plan further recognizes the importance of housing as part of an inclusive community and prompts a review of the City’s land use regulations to support diverse, accessible, and affordable housing.
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During their Study Session on October 23, 2024, the City Council engaged in a housing discussion targeting the goals, policies, and programs in the Housing Element and the 5-Year Strategic Plan. This discussion identified the recent successes seen in other Coachella Valley cities, including Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Palm Springs, and Indio, and noted the progress Cathedral City needs to make in support of housing production.
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The City has realized success with the Veterans Village project, a 60-unit project that opened in 2022, and there are multiple housing projects in the entitlement and post-entitlement process, including Campanile (83 remaining single-family lots), The Wren (204 units of multi-family), Escena (52 single-family lots), Nirvana Estates (101 single-family lots), and Verona (459 single-family lots and 375 multi-family units). These projects have and will continue to contribute to the housing production that is needed to support the community and local economy. However, more work is needed to meaningfully advance housing within the City.
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In December, the City anticipates that it will award a contract for the rewrite of the City’s zoning code. This will be a two-year process to modernize the code and streamline the land use permitting and development process. As part of this effort, the City will be evaluating new policies and regulations that may stimulate and support housing production, including those identified as part of a Prohousing Designation Program managed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development and implemented in 2024. Local agencies participating in this program demonstrate that they have implemented zoning and land use policies supporting housing production, accelerated review timeframes, fee waivers or reductions, and other mechanisms intended to remove barriers and reduce the cost of housing development. In return, these local agencies are eligible to participate in a Prohousing Incentive Program (PIP), essentially state-level funding to support housing production, and prioritized process and enhanced eligibility for additional state funding.
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Although there is no single solution to address housing needs, The City of Cathedral City recognizes its importance and is committed to exploring those solutions that advance the City’s economic development initiatives by retaining a local workforce, attracting new businesses, and increasing the overall quality of life for residents.
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Director of Community & Economic Development
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LeAnn Rimes Concert Tickets Now On Sale, Agua Caliente Casinos Announced as the Title Sponsor of the Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival’s 10th Anniversary Event
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TICKETS NOW ON SALE: Concert tickets to see international multi-platinum-selling acclaimed singer/songwriter LeAnn Rimes at this year’s Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival are on sale here …Read more
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Cathedral City’s 8th Annual Halloween Spooktacular Returns to Downtown Cathedral City, Oct. 27, 2024
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The City of Cathedral City’s annual Halloween Spooktacular, presented by State Farm Agent Phil Goodge, features trick or treating with more than 50,000 pieces of candy! This year’s event will take place at Cathedral City Civic Center Plaza, 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. Join friends, neighbors, and …Read more
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9th Annual Día de Los Muertos Festival Set for Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Desert Memorial Park
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Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Día de Los Muertos Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Desert Memorial Park! Attendees can enjoy organizational booths, live local entertainment and much more at this FREE community event. Featuring: Folkloric Dancers Food & Merchandise Vendors Student Art Work Contest …Read more
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Cathedral City Earns Certified Autism Center™ Status, Enhancing Accessibility for All
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Committing to a more inclusive and accessible city, Cathedral City becomes a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), a designation granted by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). For the certification, over 80% of city employees, including law enforcement and first responders, went through training and certification designed to help … Read more
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Residents Encouraged to Sign Up for Street Sweeping Alerts Through City of Cathedral City's CodeRED Notification System
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The City of Cathedral City is excited to launch a new CodeRED community notification system, designed to provide residents important information about city services. The City can activate the notification system for street sweeping notifications, road construction projects, garbage and recycling service updates, or other incidents with broad…Read more
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Residents Encouraged to Participate in CVAG’s Emissions Survey for Regional Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
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The City of Cathedral City is working with the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) and other participating cities to develop a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan that will include strategies that can be implemented locally to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. By …Read more
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City of Cathedral City Announces Parks Renovation Schedule for Fall/Winter 2024
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The City of Cathedral City will be closing the following parks at various dates for maintenance, cleaning and overseeding as we move into fall and winter events season: Dennis Keat Soccer Park – CLOSED Sept. 16 – Oct. 19, 2024 Panorama Park/Dog Park – CLOSED Sept. 23 – Oct. 26, 2024 Ocotillo Park – CLOSED Sept. 30 – Nov. 2, …Read more
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CONE ZONE ALERT: Soil Removal Under Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge/Date Palm Drive Under Way Along Cathedral Canyon Drive
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Contera Construction Corp. started working on the soil removal under Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge and Date Palm Drive Bridge. These projects consist of removing soil and debris deposited under these bridges during Tropical Storm Hilary. The soil removal is intended to restore the streambed elevation of the …Read more
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Riverside County Down Payment Assistance Program Available for First Time Home Buyers
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The Riverside County American Rescue Plan Act First Time Home Buyer Down Payment Assistance Program (ARPA FTHB) is designed to provide assistance to low to moderate income persons in the purchase of their first home. Assistance may be provided for the down payment on the purchase of a home. Program Highlights: Provides down …Read more
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S.C.R.A.P. Gallery to Host Real People, Real Climate, Real Change Exhibit, Sept. 13 – Nov. 17, 2024
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It's for real. S.C.R.A.P. Gallery invites you to journey through climate change with the exhibit "Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes" from Sept. 13 through Nov. 17, 2024. This family-friendly, participatory exhibit demonstrates how climate change is changing and how those changes affect people's lives around the country and the world. The exhibit, …Read more
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Don’t Want to Come to City Hall to Do Business? No Problem. We’re Bringing City Hall to You.
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Cathedral City is continuing to make significant strides in enhancing its offering of online services. Since December, staff have implemented many new online services, making it easier and faster for residents and businesses to access essential services twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, without ever having to leave their home or office – a plus, especially during our …Read more
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Coachella Valley Repertory Announces 2024-2025 Season in Downtown Cathedral City
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COACHELLA VALLEY REPERTORY EXECUTIVE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR ADAM KARSTEN has officially announced CVRep’s 2024-2025 Season: five sensational productions of award-winning plays and musicals never before produced by CVRep as well as the World Premiere of a new and timely work selected from the 2023 ORIGINS NEW WORKS PROGRAM. The season starts with …Read more
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Art Walk
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October 25, 2024
The highly anticipated PEREZ ART DISTRICT art walks return on the fourth Friday of every month from 4 to 7 PM beginning in September. The most exciting, creative enclave in the Coachella Valley, the district highlights over 50 established, mid-career, and emerging artists in their studios and galleries. Dubbed the “SoHo of the desert,” the district’s high-quality art attracts collectors … Read more
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Howl-O-Ween
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October 26, 2024
The Cathedral City Parks & Community Events Commission presents Howl-O-Ween 24 Dog Costume Contest from 9-10:30 a.m. at Panorama Park Dog Park, 28905 Avenida Maravilla, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Sponsored by: 1st place prize; Small/Large Dog - $75 from Denny’s on Vista Chino 2nd place prize; Small/Large Dog - $50 from Mary Pickford Theaters 3rd place prize; …Read more
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Cathedral City Fire Department Open House
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October 26, 2024
🚒 Cathedral City Fire Department Open House! 🚨 Join us for a fun, family-friendly day and get an up-close look at the life-saving work of our firefighters! 📅 When: October 26, 2024 ⏰ Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM 📍 Where: 68950 Buddy Rogers Ave, Cathedral City What to Expect: ✅ Interactive Displays ✅ Meet the Firefighters ✅ Fire Engines …Read more
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Halloween Spooktacular 2024
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October 27, 2024
Presented by State Farm Agent, Phil Goodge Cathedral City’s Halloween Spooktacular features trick or treating with over 50,000 pieces of candy! Join friends, neighbors, and family for a Spooktacular time including activities such as Halloween costume contests (two bikes given away each hour), police and fire exhibitions, music, and family games. Halloween Spooktacular provides you with information about the police … Read more
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Community Shredding Event
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November 2, 2024
Join us for FREE Document Shredding Events hosted by the City of Cathedral City! When: The first Saturday of the month from October to May. Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Location: 68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero. Bring all your sensitive documents, including legal documents, medical records, financial statements, tax records, and more! Tips: No need to remove …Read more
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9th Annual Día de Los Muertos Festival at Desert Memorial Park
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November 2, 2024
Mark your calendars for the 9th Annual Día de Los Muertos Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Desert Memorial Park! Attendees can enjoy organizational booths, live local entertainment and much more at this FREE community event. Featuring: Folkloric Dancers Food & Merchandise Vendors Student Art Work Contest … Read more
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Ocotillo Park Bench Painting Unveiling
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November 2, 2024
Join us for a vibrant afternoon celebrating art and community at the Ocotillo Park Bench Painting Unveiling, hosted by the Cathedral City Public Arts Commission! 📅 Date: Saturday, November 2, 2024 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Ocotillo Park, 33300 Moreno Road, Cathedral City, CA This family-friendly event will feature: 🎶 Live Music 🍽️ Food Truck 🎨 … Read more
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8th Annual Memorial Ride
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November 9, 2024
The 8th Annual Memorial Ride, organized by the Palm Springs Police Officers Association and supported by the Cathedral City Police Officers Association, is set for Saturday, November 9, 2024. This event combines a police-escorted motorcycle ride with a memorial service and community gathering. Participants can register between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM at Palm Springs Motor Sports, located at 72750 …Read more
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Quarterly Art Exhibit
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November 9, 2024
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.
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Local Board Mixer @ Mary Pickford Theatre
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November 12, 2024
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Location: Mary Pickford Theatre, 36850 Pickfair St, Cathedral City Join the Greater Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce for an evening of fun, food, and community connections at the Local Board Mixer. This event is open to both members and non-members, so feel free to bring a friend. Enjoy a variety of … Read more
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Join Cathedral City's Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training!
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November 16, 2024
Are you ready to handle emergencies like earthquakes, fires, power outages, or public health crises? Prepare yourself with CERT training this November! 📅 Class Schedule: November 16: 8 AM - 5 PM November 23: 8 AM - 5 PM November 30: 8 AM - Noon (Attendance at all sessions is required for certification) 👩🚒 Learn essential skills in: Fire Suppression …Read more
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Dinner with Patsi - November
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November 20, 2024
Join Dinner with Patsi at Brunch 101, on Wednesday, November 20th, with seatings at 5 pm and 6:30 pm. Phone: (760) 507-8464 Located at 68718 E Palm Canyon Drive, Cathedral City, CA.
Patsi will be there to pass her Red Hat. Donations help Dinner with Patsi keep the lights on. They will also collect food items for the Cathedral City …Read more
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Cathedral City International Hot Air Balloon Festival
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November 22-24, 2024
The City of Cathedral City is excited to announce Agua Caliente Casinos, the award-winning premier destination for entertainment in the Coachella Valley, as the title sponsor for the 10th-anniversary event, which will take place Friday, Nov. 22 – Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024. The festival will feature live food truck vendors from Southern California, a beer and wine garden, tethered balloon rides…Read more
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SnowFest
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December 14, 2024
Snow-Fest, scheduled from 4-8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, captures all the holiday spirit and places it at one event with holiday music, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a holiday tree lighting ceremony, and so much more. The annual event also includes Santa's Arrival Snow Fest Express – Free Train Rides Real Snow in the Park! Elf Workshop for Kids …Read more
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Employment
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CITIZENS ON PATROL (COP)
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN I
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LAND DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
PART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT
POLICE CADET
POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE
POLICE OFFICER RECRUIT
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PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER - PART-TIME
PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER II
RESERVE POLICE OFFICER
STREET MAINTENANCE WORKER I
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