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Community Update
by Charlie McClendon - City Manager
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Voters to Decide on Measure K on November 8
The voters of Cathedral City will be given the opportunity to determine if the Plan for Parks and Recreation Services in Cathedral City will be implemented through their votes on Measure K, which will be on the November 8 general election ballot. Measure K asks voters the following question:
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To provide safe/clean Cathedral City parks and recreation facilities including repairing bathrooms, maintaining safe drinking water, increasing water conservation, improving disabled accessibility; keep afterschool/ senior programs affordable; enhance youth drug/ gang prevention; shall Cathedral City’s measure be adopted levying 15¢ per building square foot annually on single-family residential units, other rates for other land uses ($4,500,000 annually) until ended by voters, authorizing bonds/ appropriation limit of $39,000,000, requiring public spending disclosure, all funds staying local?
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The answers to the following frequently asked questions provide additional information about Measure K.
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WHAT IS DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT?
Desert Recreation District (DRD) is the largest parks and recreation district in California and serves communities throughout the Coachella Valley. For over 70 years DRD has maintained neighborhood parks, open spaces, community centers, sports fields, pools and provided quality recreational programs for children, families, and seniors. DRD also provides meals, food distribution, emergency shelters, and cooling and warming centers for people in need. More information on the DRD can be found here: https://www.myrecreationdistrict.com/
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HOW COULD PARKS AND RECREATION IN CATHEDRAL CITY BE IMPROVED?
Cathedral City is the only Coachella Valley city without its own local parks and recreation department. As a result, local children, families, and seniors have access to fewer parks and recreation programs and services than residents in surrounding communities.
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HOW IS DRD PLANNING TO IMPROVE PARKS AND RECREATION IN CATHEDRAL CITY?
Upgrading maintenance of Cathedral City parks to the same standard as DRD parks throughout the region will help maintain safe drinking water at parks, repair deteriorating facilities and improve security lighting and fencing. DRD would also expand community recreational programs and facilities to provide Cathedral City’s 14,000 children and youth after-school, weekend, and holiday programs to keep them engaged in healthy activities, off the streets, and out of trouble. DRD will also operate cooling centers like those offered in other communities for residents without air conditioning or who need a safe place during extreme heat or a natural disaster.
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HOW WOULD IMPROVEMENTS TO CATHEDRAL CITY PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS BE FUNDED?
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To provide dedicated and locally controlled funding for parks and recreation, Cathedral City has placed a local funding measure on the November 2022 ballot. If approved by voters, a local funding measure to improve Cathedral City’s parks and recreation services would cost property owners 15¢ per building square foot annually on single-family residential units.
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MAXIMUM SPECIAL TAX FOR DEVELOPED PROPERTY
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FISCAL YEAR 2023/24 Property Type
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Single Family Residential Property
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Residential Condominium Property
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Multi-family Residential Property
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HOW WOULD DEDICATED LOCAL FUNDING HELP UPGRADE CATHEDRAL CITY’S PARKS?
A local funding measure would provide a dedicated, locally controlled source of revenue to:
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- Provide safe and clean parks, playgrounds, and recreational facilities in Cathedral City
- Maintain and improve neighborhood park safety
- Enhance youth drug and gang prevention programs
- Provide affordable after-school and senior programs
- Address homelessness in local parks
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WHAT DOES THE FACILITIES PORTION OF THE MEASURE PROVIDE?
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The proposal includes $6 million in bond funds for physical improvements to existing parks. This could include new or updated restrooms, fencing and security improvements, ballfield upgrades, replacement of playground equipment as needed, and the addition of new features.
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The proposal also includes $33 million for the construction of a community recreation center. This facility will mean there will be a place to provide all the programs, classes, and sports opportunities that DRD will offer for children, youth, adults, and seniors right here in Cathedral City.
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City of Cathedral City Announces Vacancies for Commissions and Committees
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The City of Cathedral City currently has vacancies on the following Commissions/Committees: Architectural Review Committee – 1 vacancy Mobile Home Fair Practices Commission – 1 vacancy Historic Preservation Committee – 1 vacancy Public Arts Commission – 1 vacancy All terms will begin immediately. Please submit your application no later than Friday, Oct. 28, 2022, to the office of the City … Read more
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Business Spotlight - Drop By Office
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68718 E Palm Canyon Dr, Ste 301
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Coachella Valley Battle in the Desert
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Watch the sport of amateur boxing at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater in Downtown Cathedral City. Doors open at 6:00 pm 1st boxing match starts at approximately 7:00 pm All ringside tables are SOLD OUT! General admission tickets will be available at the door Saturday, October 1st! COVID-19 restrictions: The State of California recommends that all attendees be fully … Read more
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First Friday Art Walk, a free art experience in Cathedral City, opens for the season on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in the Perez Road Art District. This self-guided tour meanders down the street where 15 artists work in their studios. Perez Road Art District offers the public a view into the artist's creative process. Unlike other gallery districts, Perez Road … Read more
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Tejano PowerHouse Entertainment, City of Cathedral City and Diaz Enterprises invites you to the rescheduled 4th annual Tejano Music Fest in Cathedral City featuring the best Tejano music, fiesta food and spirits on Saturday, October 29, 2022 from 5 pm to 10 pm at our new location, the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, in Cathedral City, California. … Read more
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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 and fire departments, to view special … Read more
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Mayor's Tree Lighting Ceremony & North Pole Village
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Bring the entire family to the “Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony” and “North Pole Village” on Wednesday, December 7, 2022, from 5 pm to 7 pm to celebrate the “most wonderful time of the year!” The annual event includes a lit Hollywood-style movie set themed as Main Street at Santa’s North Pole. Snow-Fest captures all the holiday spirit and places it … Read more
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To view current job opportunities, apply for a position, or submit an interest card, please visit joincathedralcity.org
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