City Council Regular Meeting March 11 2026 530PM

The City Council of Cathedral City held a regular meeting on March 11, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions primarily focused on community development and infrastructure projects. Key agenda items included the introduction of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan, which anticipates an allocation of approximately $510,000. The plan proposes funding for program administration and public infrastructure projects, including the Avanita El Pueblo street reconstruction, with a construction estimate of about $1.2 million funded by CDBG and SB1 funds. Additionally, the council awarded a construction contract to Mattage Corporation for the Whitewater Area Street Rehabilitation Project Phase 2, with a total construction budget of $927,000 funded by CDBG and SB1. The council also approved a $2,000 budget for a Family Fitness Festival organized by the Parks and Community Events Commission. The meeting included discussions on grant application processes for community assistance grants totaling $70,000 for FY 26-27, with a subcommittee review and council approval planned for June. The council received updates on strategic planning, including priorities for infrastructure, public safety, and community services, and reaffirmed commitments to ongoing capital improvement projects and community engagement initiatives.