From: Allen Howe
February 13, 2007
Revised February 15, 2007

Accomplishments

	464 laterals completed as of 2/9/07
	5.4 miles of sewer mainline constructed as of 2/9/07
	Project is On Schedule

Sewer Hookup Information:
It typically takes 4-6 months to complete all of the construction work on a street for the Cove project. Once the sewer is installed, the new pavement is done and the contractor has completed all work on a street, the City Engineer will send notification by letter to property owners that they can connect to the sewer with the procedure for doing so.

Work Scheduled Week of 2/5/07

Sewer Work:

	Installing manholes on Vicki Lane and Kathy Drive
	Start work on Mountain View
	Start work on Desert View mainline, laterals and manholes on 2/12/07

Street Work: (Street work includes curb and gutter work, driveways and cross gutters)

	F Street
	J Street
	H Street
	Iroquois Street
	Chuperosa

Curb Work Note:
When the Contractor installs curbs and driveway approaches, residents will be asked to not park or drive into their driveways and instead park across the street for up to 14 days so that the concrete can cure. Once the curb construction is done, residents will be able to park in their driveways and on their side of the street. Prior notice in the form of door hangers will be given to the residents by the Contractor when this curb work is being done

Water Line Work:

	Las Tunas Way
	Nightingale
	Dorn Drive

Storm Drain Work:

Terrace Road

Storm drain pipe installation will occur on Terrace Road at East Cathedral Channel and Chuperosa. This includes asphalt grinding on Terrace Road between the East Cathedral Canyon Channel and Palo Verde for the storm drains to be installed.

Terrace Road Note:
Sewer work has been completed on Terrace Road. Now storm drain work has started on Terrace next to the Presbyterian Church Parking lot and Chuperosa. This heavy construction involves digging through the East Cathedral Channel and installing catch basins, inlets and a 54” Storm Drain Pipe in Terrace. This construction will progress west along the north lane of Terrace. In addition to the storm drain improvements, curb and gutter will be installed on Terrace prior to final paving.

As the storm drain work moves westward, traffic will be directed to the south side of the street and temporary detours may occur on Terrace.

It will take several months to complete all the construction on Terrace Road. During this time, Terrace will continue to have temporary pavement. The contractor regularly fills potholes to prevent deep ruts in the roadway and uses a motor blade to smooth the surface. During construction, the speed limit on Terrace is 25 mph to ensure everyone’s safety, and there are 25 mph speed limit signs posted along Terrace.

Working on Terrace Road is one of the most challenging parts of the construction work in the Cove. The City is working with the contractor to keep the temporary paving on Terrace in drivable condition and will continue to monitor the roadway condition throughout the construction.

Constructing major infrastructure, such as sewers, in an existing neighborhood is difficult. Sewers, water lines, drainage and other infrastructure are typically dug and placed before anyone moves into a neighborhood. The Cove project is providing new sewers, storm drains, water lines and streets in a neighborhood with over 1,500 households and where over 4,000 residents already live. The Cove community is experiencing these challenges first hand with the expectation that the improvements will benefit everyone in the Cove and make living there even better.

More information and a progress map is available on the City’s website at www.cathedralcity.gov.

Cathedral City Dream Homes
Construction Information for the week of Feb. 12, 2007

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

	Phase One Sewer Mainline Construction is Complete!!
	Only Ten Sewer Laterals Remaining for Phase One!!
	Property owners on San Joaquin Drive may now enjoy the benefit of a modern and environmentally friendly wastewater collection system!

MILESTONES

	206 of approximately 544 laterals installed as of 02-12-07 (38% complete)
	1.8 of approximately 4.5 miles of sewer mainline installed as of 02-12-07 (41% complete)
	36 of approximately 98 manholes installed as of 02-12-07 (37% complete)
	.25 of approximately 4.5 miles of water mainline installed as of 02-12-07 (6% complete)
	Paving in the intersection of San Luis Rey and Ramon is 100% COMPLETE!
	Project is ON SCHEDULE!

Completed Sewer & Water Construction as of 02-12-07 (map attached)

	Sewer main, manholes, and laterals have been installed on the following streets:
	San Joaquin Dr. between Mission Dr. and San Mateo
	San Luis Rey between Ramon and Agua Caliente School
	Mission Dr. between San Luis Rey and San Diego up to San Gabriel Circle
	Mission & Laguna Courts and San Clemente Rd
	Santa Barbara Drive between San Luis Rey and San Diego
	San Gabriel Circle between San Luis Rey and San Diego

Water mainlines have been installed on the following streets:

Intersection of San Luis Rey and Ramon

Upcoming Sewer & Water Construction for Week of 02/12/2007:

Sewer work:
The remaining ten sewer laterals will be installed on San Gabriel Circle between San Luis Rey and San Diego. This will complete the sewer construction component for Phase One

Water work:
Two crews will be installing waterlines on the following streets:

	On San Luis Rey between Ramon and Mission Dr.
	On Mission Dr. between San Luis Rey and San Diego

Paving for areas other than the intersection of Ramon & San Luis Rey is estimated to begin sometime late March. Start location is currently under review.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Connection to the sewer will not be allowed FOR ANY AREA until streets are paved and manholes have been raised to grade. Notice will be given to property owners by the City and Water Agency when that time arrives.

More information and a progress map is available on the City’s website at www.cathedralcity.gov.

Soccer Park Lighting Test

Testing of the Soccer Park lights began at dusk Monday, February 12th and is scheduled to continue from dusk to 11 p.m. through Thursday the 15th. The testing makes sure the lights are operating correctly. The lights are also focused on the field to be sure there are no dark areas and also to be sure light is not shining into neighborhood windows. It is possible that testing can be completed before the 15th. During the soccer season, the lights will be turned off around 8 p.m.

The irrigation system is being installed and tested, top soil will be spread, and the actual sod should be put down on Tuesday, February 21st.

Soon Cathedral City youth will have a safe place to play soccer.

Friends of Library Looking for Book Donations

The Friends of Cathedral City Library are seeking donations of hardcover books, paperback books, audio books on CD, videocassettes, and DVD’s in good condition for the ongoing book sale. Please bring donations to the library during hours of operation: Mondays & Tuesdays 10:00-6:00, Wednesdays 12:00-8:00, Thursdays & Saturdays 10:00-6:00, Sundays 1:00-5:00; closed Fridays and holidays. The Friends Bookstore is open during library hours. The Cathedral City Library is located at 33520 Date Palm Drive. For more information, please call 328-4262.

Planning Commission to Change Meeting Time

The Planning Commission has changed its meeting time to 6:00 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. The change will go into effect beginning with its April 4th meeting.

“Test” Jack in the Box Restaurant to Open in Cathedral City

One of the first new “test” Jack in the Box restaurants in the nation will be opening in 5 – 6 months in Cathedral City. The new Jack in the Box will be the first in the nation to have their very latest kitchen design (there have been 9 designs since the restaurant first opened in 1951), a completely re-designed dining area, interior finishes including ceramic tile floors, a mix of seating styles from booths to bars to high-top round tables, new graphics and wall collages. There’ll even be a flat screen television. You can also expect to see new menus with new healthy meal additions, new uniforms – even some new music. They’re even planning to add a fireplace for a homey dining experience. The restaurant will be located on the northeast corner of Vista Chino and Landau.

Relive the Big Band Era

Cathedral City High School Royal Jazz Band will relive the big band era during a performance at 7 p.m. Friday, February 23, in the Council Chamber at City Hall The free performance is part of the Public Arts Commission’s live arts series. It is partially sponsored by the riverside Community Foundation. The last concert in the series. A Night at the Opera, drew standing room only crowds.

Upcoming Recycling Events

	Shredding Event - March 3rd
	Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event - March 2nd and 3rd
	Tire Recycling Event and Information on ABOP - March 2nd and 3rd for Tires / ABOP is open on Saturday’s
	NEW Electronic Waste Recycling Program: This new program was established to create a drop-off location that is more convenient for those residents that don’t want to wait until April and Nov to dispose of electronic stuff. But…the City will still host its annual April electronic recycling event at Lowe’s on Saturday April 7th.

New Sign Ordinance Available on City’s Website

The new sign ordinance that goes into effect on February 23rd is now available for downloading from the City’s website in the “What’s New” section. Go to www.cathedralcity.gov.

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