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Community Update
By Charlie McClendon, City Manager
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No Bones About It, Dog Park Coming to Panorama Park
The City Council held a special study session meeting on November 30, 2021. Among the topics discussed were the new Dog Park in Panorama Park and revisions to the municipal code related to dogs in parks and specific new regulations for the new Dog Park.
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Council reviewed a preliminary design for the Panorama Dog Park, which be located on the east side of the park along Avenida Maravilla. The dog park will be fenced and include separate fenced areas for large dogs and small dogs. Visitors and their dogs will enter through a sally port designed to prevent dogs from running free prior to their entry into either the large dog or small dog areas. Features of
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the park will include trees and landscaping designed to provide shade but will likely also include shade structures of some type. Seating areas for people will be provided along with water stations, pet waste stations, trash cans and pet challenge equipment.
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Council anticipates awarding purchasing contracts on January 12 for the fencing, shade structures and other long lead-time items with contracts for other features being awarded on January 26. Assuming no unusual supply chain issues, the target date for the opening of the dog park is April 1, 2022.
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Council also asked staff to return on December 8th for first reading of an ordinance amendment, which would allow dogs in parks in general provided that they are on a leash and owners clean up after their dogs. Pet waste stations will be installed in each of the parks providing waste bags and disposal locations. If the proposed ordinance amendment is approved on December 8th it will receive second reading on January 12 and become effective 30 days after that.
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The new ordinance will also establish regulations for the use of dog parks. As currently proposed requirements will include:
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- Dogs must be at least 4 months old, vaccinated for rabies and licensed
- Dogs must be in the care of a person of at least 13 years old and no person may have more than two dogs in their care at the park
- Dogs must be under voice control of the caretakers
- Dogs must be spayed or neutered, and must not display aggressive behavior toward other dogs or people
- No digging is allowed and if a dog does dig the owner must fill in the hole
- No food allowed and owners must clean up behind their dogs
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Addressing the community’s desire for dog park facilities has been a Council priority for some time. To that end, Council provided funding for the Panorama Dog Park in the budget for the current fiscal year, which was adopted last May. Additional funding for a second dog park was provided as well and that will be addressed in the upcoming months.
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Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony Happens Wednesday, December 8th
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Bring the entire family to the “Mayor’s Tree Lighting Ceremony” and “North Pole Village” presented by Agua Caliente Casino - Cathedral City on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 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 … Read more
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Register Now to Receive Grants for Residential Seismic Retrofits
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Registration for the 2021 Earthquake Brace + Bolt (EBB) program has been extended. Homeowners in EBB ZIP Codes can register now through Thursday, December 9, 2021. EBB helps homeowners lessen the potential for damage during an earthquake by offering $3,000 toward a seismic retrofit for houses that qualify. This year, EBB is also offering an additional Supplemental Grant (SG) to income-eligible homeowners. … Read more
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Cathedral City Wants Your Input on How to Spend Community Development Funds
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The City of Cathedral City receives funding from the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development to address economic and community development as well as other needs in our community. In the past five years, the funds have been used for the following types of projects and programs: Street, Gutter, and Sidewalk Improvements Health Services for Low-income Families Youth … Read more
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Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge to Partially Open on Friday Afternoon
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On Friday, December 3, 2021, the east side portion of the Ofelia Bringas Memorial Bridge that spans the Whitewater River Basin on Cathedral Canyon Drive will open to allow both lanes of traffic (northbound and southbound) to cross the river basin. This will shift traffic that has been using a temporary bypass road to the new, partially built bridge. Work … Read more
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7th Annual Cathedral City Hot Air Balloon Festival and Food Truck Fiesta
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First Fridays Art Walk on Perez Road
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Looking for an opportunity to walk and view some amazing art at the same time? Then come wearing your face mask and social distance at the First Fridays Art Walk on Perez Road from 5 pm to 8 pm. The nine art galleries are located at 68845 & 68895 Perez Road in the “H” and “I” buildings. Read more
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Cathedral City Senior Center Food Bank Open House
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We'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and generosity towards Coachella Valley seniors in need. Please join us to witness the CCSC Food Bank in action and see firsthand how you're helping the community. Refreshments will be provided. 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” presented by Agua Caliente Casinos in Downtown Cathedral City on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 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. … Read more
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Dinner with Patsi Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City
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Patsi is looking to raise some “green” for the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City during the monthly “Dinner with Patsi” charity benefit. Prior to Wednesday, December 15, call El Portal Mexican Restaurant at (760) 202-6685 and order your meal choice, then on December 15th, go to El Portal to dine-in or pick-up your dinner(s) curbside between 5 pm … Read more
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6th Annual Taste of Jalisco
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Music, Tequila Tasting, Festival, Vendors & Authentic Cuisine The 6th Annual Taste of Jalisco, produced by Soundskilz Inc, celebrates the sister city relationship between the cities of Cathedral City, California (USA) and Tequila, Jalisco (Mexico) through music, fashion, spirits, culture, and cuisine in Downtown Cathedral City. Live musical performances throughout the day in the new Cathedral City Community … Read more
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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
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This recruitment will remain open until sufficient qualified applications are received and may close without prior notice.
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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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