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City Hall Will Be
Closed
Monday
September 1, 2008
In observance of
Labor Day |
City of Cathedral City
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0340
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Weekly
Briefs |
From:
Allen Howe
May 5, 2008
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Building Department Helps
Celebrate Building Safety Week
Cathedral City, along with the rest of
America will be celebrating Building Safety Week from May 5 through 11. The
theme this year is “Building Safety: Where You Live, Work and Play.”
Building Safety Week was first observed in
1980 and since then has annually raised public awareness of critical safety
issues affecting every person, regardless of age or occupation. These
include the structural soundness of the buildings where we live and work,
reliability of fire prevention and suppression systems, plumbing and
mechanical systems, and energy efficiency and sustainability.
Building Department staff work to ensure the
safety of the structures in which all of us live, work, attend school,
worship and play. These officials provide the first line of defense against
building disasters. They are silent but vigilant guardians who work daily to
ensure safety in the building environment.
On Wednesday, May 7, the Building Department
will be having refreshments and cookies in the entry/lobby area of City
Hall. Attractive educational materials will be available for the community
at large; for example, brochures about flood cleanup, mold prevention, green
building and preparing for natural disasters. The Fire Department will also
have their Hazard House display set up. The public is encouraged to
participate and learn about the essential safety work of the Building and
Fire Departments.
Our Building Department is a member of the
International Code Council. As the sponsor of Building Safety Week, the
International Code Council develops the most widely used building safety and
fire prevention codes in the nation.
Council to Take Action on Sky
Blue Water Sidewalk Project at May 28th Meeting.
Bids were opened Monday April 21st for the
Sky Blue Water Trail Sidewalk Improvement Project. Seven bids were received
ranging from $142,000 to $246,000. The Engineers estimate of the project was
$200,000. Council will vote to accept the low bidder – C. S. Legacy of Chino
California.
Currently there are gaps in the side walk in
the project area between 33rd Avenue and Ramon Road. The gaps are dirt and
grass and difficult to walk on. Often pedestrians are forced to walk out on
the street creating a traffic safety hazard for themselves and drivers going
through the neighborhood. About 200 students live in the neighborhood, and
although there are no schools in the neighborhood, students do walk through
the neighborhood to get to bus stops to get to their school
The Cathedral City Boys and Girls Club is
nearby on Whispering Palms Trail at Ramon Road. The club has several after
school programs for children of all ages. About 600 students are enrolled in
these programs and nearly 200 attend daily. Safe sidewalks in the
neighborhood are important for safe access to and from schools.
The new sidewalks will also meet with
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements improving access for
everyone in the neighborhood. Funds for the project come from grants and
other State sources. General Fund dollars are not being used for the
project.
Mark Your Calendars for World
Premier
The Public Arts Commission developed an idea
to salute Cathedral City with a world premier musical composition that would
help show the city’s commitment to the varied culture of our community. The
title of the piece is based on the City’s motto: “Spirit of the Desert.”
The internationally acclaimed composer of
musical theatre and concert works, Craig Bohmler, was commissioned to
compose the work and Marion Adler, of the prestigious Stratford Festival in
Toronto, was asked to write the words. Many people were asked to send in
personal observations of what Cathedral City means to them, and now, many
months later the work is finished and ready for its premier as the finale of
the 2007 – 2008 Live Arts concert season.
Performers will be: Layna Chianakas,
mezzo-soprano, Andrew Eisenmann, baritone, the James Workman Middle School
Concert Choir; and a septet of professional musicians from the Coachella
Valley and Los Angeles. The composer will be featured on the piano. In
addition to “Spirit of the Desert,” two other song collections by Mr.
Bohmler will be performed by the composer and Ms. Chianakas and Mr.
Eisenmann.
Mark your calendars for Friday, May 23, 2008
at 7:00 PM at the Cathedral City High School Auditorium.
The Public Arts Commission wishes to thank:
The Community Foundation, serving Riverside and San Bernardino counties; NAI
Consulting, offering project management and engineering services for
municipalities; Harris & Associates; Granite Construction; Choctaw
Construction; Total Marketing Partners; James R. Peters Construction
Management & Inspection; MSA Consulting and The Palm Springs Opera Guild for
making the Live Arts performing arts series possible.
COVE IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
PHASE 1
PROJECT UPDATE
Week of May 5, 2008
**Accomplishments**
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8 miles of sewer work: 100% complete
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8 miles of street paving work: 100% complete
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Storm drain work: 100% complete
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COVE PROJECT
WORK FOR WEEK OF APRIL 28, 2008:
Note:
Although the sewer, street, water line and storm drain improvements are done
for the Cove Phase 1 project, the contractor will continue to work on
utility adjustments and punch-list items throughout the Cove.
COVE PHASE 2 PROJECT:
The City is in the process of finalizing Bids for the Cove Phase 2
construction project. It is anticipated that the bid process for the Cove
Phase 2 project will be completed in April 2008. Construction work will
begin after the City awards a contract to a general contractor for the 2nd
phase and the contractor has provided all documentation to the City to
proceed with the work.
This report will provide updates on the 2nd phase Cove contract process as
it becomes available.
ALL COVE PHASE 1 SEWER CONNECTIONS ARE APPROVED AS
FOLLOWS:
Property Owners on the following streets in the Cove Improvement District
Phase 1 project are approved for connection to the new sewer system:
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Bankside Drive
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Bel Air Drive (between Terrace Rd. & Grandview Ave.
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Cathedral Canyon Drive
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Chris Drive
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Chuperosa Lane
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Commercial Road
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“D” Street
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Desert View Road
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Dorn Road
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“E” Street
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East Palm Canyon Drive (between Bankside Dr. & Cathedral Canyon Dr.)
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Encelia Lane
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“F” Street
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Glenn Avenue
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Grove Street (south side of Grove St., between Cathedral Canyon Dr. & West
Buddy Rogers Dr.)
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Hillcrest Road (between Cathedral Canyon Dr. & Palo Verde Dr.)
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Indigo Lane
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Iroquois Street
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“J” Street
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Kathy Drive
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Kings Road
(between Cathedral Canyon Dr. & Palo Verde Dr.)
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Las Tunas Way
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Melrose Drive
(between East Palm Canyon Dr. & Tahquitz Rd.)
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Mountain View Road
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Moonlight Drive (entire street with exception of 68323 Moonlight Dr. because
it is served off of Vista Dr.)
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Nightingale Road
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Palo Verde Drive
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Paradise Way (between Terrace Rd. and Grandview Ave. with exception of 38355
Paradise Way and 38401 Paradise Way because these two properties will be
served as part of the Cove Phase 2 Project)
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Porter Road
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Rodeo Road
(between Cathedral Canyon Dr. & Palo Verde Dr.)
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San Jacinto Road (between East Cathedral Wash & Palo Verde Dr.)
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Sharpless Road
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Sun Air Plaza
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Sun Air Road
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Tahquitz Road
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Terrace Road (entire street with exception of 68159Terrace Rd. because it is
served off of Paradise Way)
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Treasure Trail (entire street with exception of 68320 Treasure Trail because
it is served off of Vista Drive)
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Van Fleet Avenue
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Vicki Lane
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Vista Drive (between Terrace Rd. & Grandview Ave.
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CITY HOUSING DEPARTMENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
AVAILABLE:
Property owners, who also occupy their home in the Cove neighborhood, may
qualify for financial assistance for the connection process from Cathedral
City Redevelopment Agency Affordable Housing funds. Please call the City’s
Housing Department at 760-770-0376 for more information.
MORE PROJECT INFORMATION:
Information about the Cove Improvement District project is available at the
City of Cathedral City website:
www.cathedralcity.gov by clicking the quick-link titled “Cove
Improvement District” on the right-hand side of the homepage or by calling
the Cove Helpline at (760) 250-8673.
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