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Community Update
by Anne Ambrose - Assistant City Manager
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10 Weeks on the Job
Perspectives from the New Assistant City Manager
Greetings and Happy Spring! Although, as I’m quickly learning as one of the newest residents of the Coachella Valley, spring is almost done, and summer is upon us!
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As your new Assistant City Manager, I thought I would take this opportunity to introduce myself and share a bit about what I have been up to during my first ten weeks on the job.
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First, I thought I would answer the question, what is an Assistant City Manager, or for that matter, what is a City Manager? Cathedral City is a Council-Manager form of government, the most popular structure of government in the United States. Residents elect a governing body, the City Council, which serves as the voice of the community and adopts legislation and sets policy. The City Council hires a chief executive officer, the City Manager, to carry out the City Council’s policies and oversee the City’s day-to-day operations. As the Assistant City Manager, I work with the City Manager to share some of the oversight of the City’s operations and help execute the Council’s direction.
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For Cathedral City, I oversee the Financial Services, Public Works, Development Services, Information Technology, and Economic Development departments. During these first months, I have been actively participating with the City Manager, City Council, and executive team as we get closer to finalizing the five-year strategic plan. Charlie McClendon, the City Manager, shared information on the strategic plan in the last newsletter and the plan will be presented to the City Council at the April 12 Council meeting for their consideration and approval. The key initiatives that I am working on include:
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- developing and implementing systems and practices to facilitate development in the City that is predictable, facilitative, and timely;
- implementing technology solutions to make more government services available online and make internal and external processes more streamlined;
- serving as the staff liaison to the Public Arts Commission; and
- continuing my education of the organization and community so I can better serve the community’s needs.
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I am grateful for the warm welcome I have received from staff, the City Council, and our residents and look forward to becoming more actively involved in the community.
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National CORE, County of Riverside, City of Cathedral City and Partners Celebrate Grand Re-Opening of Cathedral Palms Senior Apartments
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After nearly three decades, National CORE, the County of Riverside, the City of Cathedral City and their partners are excited to celebrate the grand re-opening of Cathedral Palms, an affordable housing community for low-income seniors in Cathedral City, California. Originally acquired by National CORE in 1996, the completely renovated Cathedral Palms now offers 224 high-quality affordable apartment homes for seniors … Read more
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11th Annual Sammy’s International Meatball Festival Winners Announced
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The City of Cathedral City was honored to attend and participate in the 11th Annual Sammy’s International Meatball Festival on Sunday, April 2, 2023. The fun-filled event featured music, food, wine, beer, raffle prizes, games, and a Kids Zone. Proceeds benefited the Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City’s mission: To inspire and enable all young people, especially from … Read more
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Cathedral City Amphitheater Hosts DAP Health & Revivals Volunteer Appreciation Event
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The City of Cathedral City was honored to host DAP Health's annual DAP Health & Revivals Resale Boutique Volunteer Appreciation Event at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater on Sunday, April 2, 2023. This is the second straight year the event has utilized the amphitheater. Hundreds of volunteers were in attendance and recognized for the enormous work they do in the … Read more
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Cathedral City Cone Zone Alert: Spring 2023 Pavement Maintenance Program
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To help make commuters' travels through Cathedral City easier and safer, the City's Engineering Department is detailing the Spring of 2023 Pavement Maintenance Program, set to begin in April. The City effectively uses Rubberized Emulsion Aggregate Slurry (REAS) as the primary pavement maintenance surface treatment to preserve the asphalt on public streets. “REAS” is a roadway treatment that has proven … Read more
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11th Annual Sammy’s International Meatball Festival on
Sunday, April 2, 2023
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Charlie McClendon
ready to serve
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Most of the Fire Department were all smiles
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Security was tight at this year's event
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The Perez Art District hosts a free art walk on the First-Friday of EVERY month, October-June from 5-8 pm. Visitors can meander down the street, visiting artists in their studios to not only see where the art is created but to also buy art directly from the artists. Unlike other gallery districts, The Perez Art District is a collection of working artists’ studios where the artists enjoy sharing their work and the ideas behind them
… Read more
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Featuring Artwork & Sculpture by Senior Citizen Artists
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Benefiting
The Cathedral City Senior Center
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Opening Night Reception:
Friday, April 14, 2023
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Join Dinner with Patsi at Tony’s Burgers, Wednesday, Apr. 19, between 5 pm - 8 pm. Phone 760-832-7794. They are located at 35903 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Patsi will be there to pass her Red Hat. Donations go towards the Cathedral City High School Performing Art. They will also be collecting food items for the Cathedral City Senior Center Food Bank.
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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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