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February 24, 2022

Community Update
By Charlie McClendon, City Manager

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City Council Acts to Move Forward on Major Projects


The City Council meeting held on February 23, 2022, proved to be significant in moving a number or key projects forward toward ultimate completion. Council acted to award contracts or otherwise act on the following key street projects:
  1. Traffic Signal Upgrades – A design contract amendment was approved to add the intersections of Date Palm/Gerald Ford and Dinah Shore/Cathedral Canyon to the citywide traffic signal upgrades project. This project, which is 100% funded through a federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) grant, will provide updated state-of-the-art traffic control equipment at the intersections improving pedestrian safety, turning movements, and traffic flow.
  2. Pedestrian Safety on Ramon Road – Council also approved a design contract for another HSIP grant-funded project to improve pedestrian safety on Ramon Road in the area of La Paloma to Shifting Sands. The project will provide a demand activated pedestrian signal and median fencing in one of the areas of the city with the highest rate of pedestrian involved accidents and injuries.
  3. East Palm Canyon Electrical Undergrounding – A design contract was also awarded to develop plans to underground the last remaining overhead electrical lines on the south side of East Palm Canyon. The seven existing poles with overhead lines are located at the far western edge of the city between the city limits with Palm Springs (Golf Club Road) and the Canyon Plaza center. The contract will also include the design for an eventual widening of the existing roadway in that same area.
  4. Landau Blvd./McCallum Way Traffic Signal – Council also approved a task order for the design of a new traffic signal, and related intersection improvements, at the intersection of Landau Blvd. and McCallum Way. The project will be funded using Senate Bill 1 (gas tax) funds from the State of California. The design will be completed in the upcoming months with construction occurring toward the end of 2022 or early in 2023.
The City Council also acted on the following non-street projects at the same February 23 meeting:
  1. Desert Recreation District Annexation (DRD) – Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the DRD to facilitate Cathedral City annexing into the district. A public vote will be required to authorize the annexation and the necessary funding to support bringing a wide variety of recreational opportunities for all ages, including a community recreation center in our city, to the residents of Cathedral City. The approved MOU will allow the City and the DRD to undertake the steps necessary to move toward a public vote in November of this year. Residents will receive much more information on this topic in the upcoming weeks and months.
  2. City Council Districts – State and Federal laws require every city that elects councilmembers by districts, to adopt new district boundaries every ten years using new census data. City Council has held four public hearings over the past three months to receive input from the community on all the options for redrawing the district boundaries. Residents also had the opportunity to use an online mapping tool to submit their own map options. After considering seven total draft maps and listening to input from the community, Council provided first reading to an ordinance adopting new Council districts. If the map is approved at second reading on March 9, the new districts will become effective and will be used for the November 2022 Council elections.
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City Council Selects Redistricting Map Option E

After four public hearings, the City Council selected Redistricting Map Option E for the city council district boundaries to be used over the next ten years. Map Option E was submitted by a member of the public and had the best population deviation of all the maps submitted for each district. Map Option E had only a 1.44% deviation of … Read more
City Council Selects Redistricting Map Option E

Cathedral City Senior Center Honors the City of Cathedral City

Cathedral City Senior Center Honors the City of Cathedral City
On Tuesday, February 22nd, the Cathedral City Senior Center held its 40th Anniversary Celebration to a sold-out crowd of supporters. The event was originally scheduled for last October but had to be postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Hosted by KESQ’s News Anchor Peter Daut and a special performance by Broadway, film and television actor, singer, director and … Read more

Up to 300 Cathedral City Residents Can Get Free
“Pop 2000 Tour” Tickets Featuring Lance Bass

During Cathedral City LGBT Days (March 25-27, 2022), the Pop 2000 Tour featuring Hosted by Lance Bass of *NSYNC will take place on Saturday, March 26th from 5 pm to 9 pm at the new Cathedral City Community Amphitheater. Up to 300 Cathedral City residents have an opportunity to get a free general admission ticket valued at $29.00. Once … Read more
Up to 300 Cathedral City Residents Can Get Free “Pop 2000 Tour” Tickets Featuring Lance Bass

“The Cookie Plug” Spotlighted as a “New Business in Town”

“The Cookie Plug” Spotlighted as a “New Business in Town”
There’s a new cookie store in town that offers twelve flavors of giant, fat cookies with an extra monthly flavor too! “The Cookie Plug” is the place to go for delicious, freshly baked cookies that will satisfy any sweet tooth. They also sell Keto cookies for carb-conscious customers and cookies with CBD for those looking for cookies with a … Read more

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The Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic Happening Now through Sunday, February 27th
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Events

Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

The Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic is the nation’s largest and most prestigious preseason college softball tourney, featuring more than 25 top Division I teams. It has hosted Team USA as an opportunity for preparing our Olympic athletes for the best competition. Celebrating its 17th year, the Cathedral City, California event will occur on February 24-27, 2020. The lineup of teams … Read more
Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic

“City Hall at Your Corner”
Happens February 24 – Register Now

Register now for February's virtual “City Hall at Your Corner” as Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez and Councilmember Mark Carnevale host the event for an informal discussion of issues in Cathedral City. Please welcome the community discussion's special guest, Fire Chief John Muhr, who will also provide an update on public safety. This virtual event will take place on Thursday, February, 24, … Read more
“City Hall at Your Corner” Happens February 24 – Register Now

Yoga at the Amphitheater

Professional Yoga Instructor Patti Wexler The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission proudly brings Free Yoga Classes to the new Cathedral City Community Amphitheater in Downtown Cathedral City every Tuesday morning at 10 am starting on February 1, 2022 through April 26, 2022. The free classes will be taught by professional Yoga instructor Patti Wexler. No need to RSVP, … Read more
Yoga at the Amphitheater

First Fridays Art Walk on Perez Road

Looking for an opportunity to walk and view some amazing art at the same time? Then come to First Fridays Art Walk on Perez Road from 5 pm to 8 pm. The row of art galleries are located at 68845 & 68895 Perez Road in the “H” and “I” Read more
First Fridays Art Walk on Perez Road

Tejano Music Festival

Tejano PowerHouse Entertainment, City of Cathedral City, and Diaz Enterprises invites you to the 4th annual Tejano Music Fest in Cathedral City featuring the best Tejano music, fiesta food, and spirits on Saturday, March 5, 2022, from 5 pm to 11 pm at our new location, the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, in Cathedral City … Read more
Tejano Music Festival

Butterfly Festival

Join the Cathedral City Parks & Community Events Commission, the Cathedral City Public Library, and S.C.R.A.P. Gallery for the “Butterfly Festival” on Saturday, March 12, 2022, from 10 am to 1 pm at Panorama Park, 28905 Avenida Maravilla in Cathedral City. Families will learn about the importance of butterflies as pollinators of plants. Pollinators are an essential part of the … Read more
Butterfly Festival

SoCal Auto Show

Directed by Christian Rendon, attendees will have an opportunity to view up to 300 cars including classic, imports, domestic, off-road, golf carts, and motorcycles. Activities also include food trucks, beer garden, arts and craft vendors, and more. The SoCal Auto Show will take place in Downtown Cathedral City at the Festival Lawn and on the 3rd Floor of the Downtown … Read more
SoCal Auto Show

6th Annual Cathedral City LGBT Days

The 6th Annual Cathedral City LGBT Days celebrates the lives, history, and wonderful accomplishments the LGBT community has contributed in making Cathedral City one of the “most livable” cities in America and a testament to its perfect equality score by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The festival provides an opportunity to recognize the strength in our diversity, appreciate our similarities, … Read more
6th Annual Cathedral City LGBT Days

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For Questions or Comments, Contact Chris Parman, Communications and Events Manager
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