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Cathedral City commission approves multiple summer and fall events and modest PACE budget requests
Summary
The Parks and Community Events Commission approved funding and city‑council referrals for a Paint with Pace pilot ($1,200 materials), two dog park contests (Esperanza and Panorama) and an eight‑week free summer movie series (request $1,100), voting unanimously on each item.
The Cathedral City Parks and Community Events Commission approved several event proposals and related budget requests during its May meeting, voting unanimously on each motion and directing staff to prepare the necessary city council reports for items that require monetary action.
Paint with Pace: Commissioners approved a pilot paint program to be held at the Cathedral City Public Library on June 15, July 20 and Aug. 17, with classes aimed at children ages 6—to 14. The presenter requested $1,200 to cover materials for the three‑session pilot; Chair Hyland moved the item and Commissioner Herrera seconded. The motion carried on a voice/roll call vote with all present voting in favor. Staff indicated a staff report will be prepared so the city council can finalize monetary authorization.
Dog park events: Commissioners approved a second‑year Esperanza dog park contest scheduled for Dec. 5 (registration 9:00—9:20 a.m.; contest 9:30—10:30 a.m.) and the fourth annual Halloween dog costume contest at Panorama Park (Oct. 24). The Esperanza event sponsors requested $500 from the 26/27 PACE budget to pay for two banners and 150 flyers and asked the city to consider donating four bikes as prizes; presenters also listed donated gift‑card prizes and said the Esperanza event would need eight volunteers. Commissioners approved those funding requests and noted the items will go to city council for final approval.
Summer movies: The commission approved an eight‑week free summer movie series for children at the Mary Pickford Theater, scheduled for Fridays from June 12 through July 31. The presenter said popcorn and bottled water for each screening (about 100 of each) would cost roughly $250 per movie; two sponsors committed $500 each ($1,000 total), and the commission approved a request for $1,100 from the PACE budget to cover remaining popcorn/water costs and flyers. Commissioners discussed using a single flyer for the full series rather than tickets for each screening and agreed a minimum of five volunteers will be needed each week.
Each of the motions passed unanimously with all present voting "aye." Staff will prepare and file the requisite reports when a monetary action is required.
