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Community Update
by Charlie McClendon, City Manager
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Strategic Planning Effort Underway
For the past three months, the City Council and staff have been working on a long-range strategic plan to guide Cathedral City into the future. The consulting group MIG was engaged by the Council to help facilitate the strategic planning effort. In December MIG staff interviewed all the City Councilmembers to get a better understanding of their vision and goals for the future and they also facilitated a workshop with city staff leadership to get their vision as well. But that was just the beginning of the data collection part of the project. It was important to get input from the residents of Cathedral City as well. To that end, a professional survey research firm, FM3, conducted a statistically valid survey of Cathedral City residents in early January of this year. A summary of the results of the survey can be seen at https://www.discovercathedralcity.com/community-survey-released-as-part-of-cathedral-citys-five-year-strategic-planning-process/
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All the data gathered through the Council interviews, staff workshop and community survey were then compiled and became the starting point for the Strategic Planning workshop held on January 28, 2023. MIG facilitated the meeting, the purpose of which was to introduce city leadership to the Strategic Planning process, and to discuss their shared values, vision, goals, and strategic directions to be considered in developing a five-year strategic plan. All five members of the City Council, city department directors, and representative staff across all departments participated in the all-day interactive workshop.
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Mayor Lamb called the meeting to order and introduced Esmeralda García who served as the meeting facilitator. Ms. García led the group with self-introductions, reviewed the workshop objectives, and provided an overview of the strategic planning process. She introduced Richard Bernard who presented findings from the community survey conducted by his survey research firm FM3. After he addressed questions, Ms. García launched the workshop activities.
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The City Council and city staff were assigned to cross-functional teams and sat in these smaller groups. The groups each addressed questions and prompts focused on a series of topics related to the Strategic Plan. These included Values, Vision, Goals, and Strategic Priorities. Each group shared the results of its discussion with the entire group.
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The next steps in the strategic planning process will include a follow-up workshop with departmental staff and a second study session with the full City Council, tentatively scheduled for March 22. The meeting will be open to the public.
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The result of all this activity will be a plan to move Cathedral City into the future, reflective of the needs and wants of the entire community. I’ll provide a further update on the strategic plan as it moves through the Council review and approval processes.
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Cathedral City Proudly Announces Its 7th Annual LGBT Days Taking Place March 3-5, 2023
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As California’s first Pride event of the year, the 7th annual Cathedral City LGBT Days again brings together numerous LGBTQ+ celebrities, artists, performers, media, community leaders, Coachella Valley residents and visitors for an unforgettable weekend of live entertainment, community engagement and fun activities from March 3rd-5th, 2023. Friday night, March 3rd beginning at 7:00PM features the official Pride flag raising …
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Community Survey Released as Part of Cathedral City's Five-Year Strategic Planning Process
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On June 22, 2022, City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc (MIG) to provide facilitation services for preparation of the City of Cathedral City’s 5 Year Strategic Plan. MIG is also working with the City Manager’s office to design meetings and workshops with City Council and city staff to capture community …
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Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic Returns to Big League Dreams in Cathedral City, Feb. 23-26, 2023
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The Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic (MNCC) returns to Cathedral City’s Big League Dreams Sport Park, located at 33700 Date Palm Drive, Feb. 23-26, 2023. MNCC is the nation’s largest and most prestigious preseason college softball tourney, featuring more than 25 Top Division I NCAA softball teams. Every game of the 19th annual Mary Nutter Classic will be available live and …
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Refresh the Rainbow Crossing Paint Party,
Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023
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It’s that time of year! It’s time to refresh the Rainbow Crossing in preparation for Cathedral City LGBT Days. So, we are putting on a Paint Party for Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, starting at 9 am. Wear old clothes, a pillow or knee pads to kneel on and old shoes. We have the paint, paintbrushes and equipment, and delicious …
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2022 Painting of the Rainbow Crossing
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Come help refresh the colors this Saturday, February 18
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Refresh the Rainbow Crossing Paint Party
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It’s that time of year! It’s time to refresh the Rainbow Crossing in preparation for Cathedral City LGBT Days. So, we are putting on a Paint Party for Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, starting at 9 am. Wear old clothes, a pillow or knee pads to kneel on and old shoes.
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We have the paint, paintbrushes and equipment, and delicious snacks and drinks! Come join your neighbors and friends. It’s really a party and lots of fun!
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Let us know if you are coming so we can make sure to have enough equipment, and more importantly, delicious snacks (bagels, donuts, and more) ... Read more
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February 21, 2023
Join yoga teachers Patti Wexler and Nicole Cuhney every Tuesday morning, January 10th through March 28th for 2 Free Yoga Classes; Gentle Yoga at 8:30-9:30 and Power Yoga at 10:00-11:00 at the Cathedral City Community Amphitheater, 68526 Avenida Lalo Guerrero, Cathedral City.
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A Limited number of mats and blocks on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your own yoga mat, bottled water, and hand towel. No need to RSVP, just show up ... Read more
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Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic
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The Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic (MNCC) returns to Cathedral City’s Big League Dreams Sports Park, located at 33700 Date Palm Drive, Feb. 23-26, 2023. MNCC is the nation’s largest and most prestigious preseason college softball tourney, featuring more than 25 Top Division I NCAA softball teams.
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Every game of the 19th annual Mary Nutter Classic will be available live and via replay exclusively on FloSoftball.com via FloPRO subscription, which offers unfettered access to live and archived footage of top club and college softball ...Read more
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March 3, 2023
The Perez Art District hosts a free art walk on the First-Friday of EVERY month, October-June from 5-8 pm. Visitors can meander down the street, visiting artists in their studios to not only see where the art is created but to also buy art directly from the artists. Unlike other gallery districts, The Perez Art District is a collection of working artists’ studios where the artists enjoy sharing their work and the ideas behind them… Read more
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7th Annual Cathedral City LGBT Days
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March 3-5, 2023
Cathedral City Proudly Announces the 7th Annual LGBT Days Taking Place March 3 – 5, 2023 California’s First Pride Celebration of the Year As California’s first Pride event of the year, the 7th annual Cathedral City LGBT Days brings together numerous LGBT celebrities, artists, media, community leaders, Coachella Valley residents and visitors for an unforgettable weekend of live … Read more
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Unveiling of a New Ambulance
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The Cathedral City Fire Department invites you to the unveiling of our new ambulance
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A hearty breakfast of pancakes, eggs, sausage or bacon, coffee, and juice will be served from 8 AM to 10 AM
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Please join us for breakfast and a ceremonial push-back on March 4th. ... Read more
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Celebrate butterflies and your creativity with S.C.R.A.P. Gallery, Cathedral City Library, and the Parks & Community Events Commission at the Butterfly Festival on Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Panorama Park in Cathedral City!
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To view current job opportunities, apply for a position, or submit an interest card, please visit joincathedralcity.org
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