Make a Difference!
Here’s an opportunity for member of the community to make a difference
and help shape Cathedral City’s future.
There are vacancies on several of
the city’s commissions. To apply, pick up an application at City Hall, or
download an application from our Website on the
Commission Vacancies page.
Call the City Clerk at 770-0385, or Deputy City Clerk at 770-0322 for more
information Monday – Thursday, 7a.m. – 6p.m. City Hall is closed on Fridays.
Your application must be received by 6p.m. Tuesday, June 20th, 2006.
Interviews will be held on Wednesday June 28th, 2006 during the Study
Session of the City Council meeting at 4:30 p.m. Appointments will be
announced during the evening session.
Two Community Meetings on May 16th
Soccer teams, coaches, parents, boosters and sponsors are gathering at
Nellie Coffman Middle School, 6pm, to see the Design Plan for the new Soccer
Park, proposed on 30th Ave. and Santoro Rd. Everyone is invited! Come see
your new soccer field.
Rio Vista Village residents are coming together at 6pm, Rio Vista
Elementary’s Multi-purpose Room for project updates from the developer and
city staff.
“What’s the Smallest Line You Can Read?”
Evans Eye Care is the latest business to open in Pickfair Plaza. In
addition to eye examinations, glasses and contacts, medical treatment of eye
diseases, cataract surgery, glaucoma care, Lasik surgery, CK and intacts, as
well as other treatments are available. Call them at 674-8806 for more
information.
Jobs Well Done!
Three Cathedral City employees were given Certificates of Recognition for
their outstanding work.
Lynn Mallotto was acknowledged for organizing the recent successful State
Conference of California Public Information Officers that was held at the
Doral Palm Springs Resort.
Deanna Pressgrove was acknowledged for her Stop Identity Theft program.
“Shredding events” are a popular part of the program and this year the
shredding truck went out to several Cathedral City communities, making it
easier for older citizens to access the service.
Mike Scacco, Youth
Division Coordinator for the Police Department was recognized for his work
with local youth both as a “Character Counts” program teacher and counselor
for at-risk youth and their families.
Finance – Front and Center
For the first time, the city received a Certificate of Achievement for
Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers
Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) and an Outstanding
Financial Reporting award from the California Society of Municipal Finance
Officers (CSMFO).
The GFOA honor is the highest form of recognition in the
area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, according to Tami
Scott, administrative services director.
The entire Finance team was
praised and given a Certificate of Recognition by the City Council for
winning the two prestigious awards. Great work! – Bea Gillard, Bob Pacholke,
Dale Rose, Galina Harvey, Jack Silwoski, and Marilyn Jordan.
Say “Hello
and Hello and Hello…”
There are several new employees that have joined the Cathedral City
family. Ann Marie Adame is a new accounting assistant in the Finance
Department. New to the Police Department are Sandra Young, secretary;
Danielle Dwight, dispatcher; and Laura Moore, records clerk. We welcome you
all!
Go With the Flow
You or your business could be a supporting sponsor for Fountainworks, a
festive kick-off to the Independence Day weekend on July 3rd from 7pm to
11pm. There are multiple sponsor levels offering a variety of marketing
opportunities. The previous two Fountainworks attracted as many as 5,000
local and valley residents. Call Allen Howe, Cathedral City Communications
Officer at 760-770-0396 for more information. The sponsorship information
packet is also available on the City’s website by clicking
THIS LINK.
An ice cold drink,
hot dog or even strawberry shortcake is enjoyable walking through Town
Square or listening to the jazz music under the stars. If you are a food or
merchandise vendor, contact Lynn Mallotto at 770-0346. Vendor application
packets are available Wed. May 18th. Food vendors must comply with Riverside
Co. Health Dept. Permit process. All vendors must have a Cathedral City
Business License.
Input Needed on Sign Ordinance
Over the next months the City will be updating its comprehensive sign
ordinance. The first step in the process will be a public workshop meeting
to be held Tuesday, May 23rd, at 9 a.m. in the Study Session Room at City
Hall. This is an opportunity for businesses to provide input on the
ordinance revision. Please RSVP to Nancy Greene at 770-0370. Please come!
Your ideas are needed and welcome.
Pickford Name in Lights Again!
The Pickford Theatre and Salon will be featured on the Hello Paradise!
show, hosted by local resident Joni Ravenna, KVCR television. Hello
Paradise! not only reaches a local audience, but 5 million television
viewers in the Los Angeles/Orange Co. area. The show features local
attractions, points of interest and special events throughout the valley.
KVCR is featuring a special, Sun. May 13th, 9pm, on the late Mary
Pickford and her contributions to the film industry. The two-time Academy
Award-winning actress supported her family from the age of 7, was the first
actress to win an Academy Award (1929 “Coquette”), a founding member of
United Artists Studios, and, paved the way for actors’ successes today.
Excuse Our Dust!
All southbound lanes on Date Palm, between Perez Rd. and E. Palm Canyon
will be closed effective Monday. All traffic will be redirected on Perez Rd.
to Cathedral Canyon until further notice.
Work crews have been on scene since Mon. May 8th with sewer installation
and paving upgrades. This project is part of the ongoing upgrades associated
with the BCN Sheraton Resort and the Cove Sewer Project. One southbound lane
was open to traffic; however, the continual traffic and drivers’ excessive
speed have caused excessive vibration causing the sand beneath the street to
erode.
Caution: When driving through construction zones, remember traffic fines
double!
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