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Community Update
by Charlie McClendon - City Manager
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Cathedral City Strategic Plan
A Strategic Plan is an important planning document to help organizations maintain focus on the future in addition to operationally addressing current issues and needs. Over the past 4 months, the City has undertaken a series of activities to solicit input from the community, City Council, and city staff for development of the City’s 5-Year Strategic Plan. The Strategic Plan expands beyond previous goal setting performed by the City since, in addition to annual goals, it also identifies longer-range priorities and initiatives.
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Similar to the City’s Biennial Budget process, 5-Year Capital Improvement Project (CIP) Plan, and the Parks Improvement Project Plan, the Strategic Plan will not be a static document. It will be reviewed, updated, and revised annually to reflect City Council priorities, business imperatives created by evolving customer needs and expectations, technology, and emerging legal and regulatory requirements.
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The proposed Strategic Plan is the product of a thoughtful and inclusive process of education and solicitation of City Council thoughts and priorities, City staff review and collaboration, and community opinions and preferences. The broad outreach and collaborative process of gathering important inputs and data which informed development of the Strategic Plan included:
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• 2023 projects and priorities identified by City Staff
• Updates from the 2022 City Council goals and Department Work Plans
• City Council interviews conducted by MIG Consulting
• December 2022 Strategic Planning Workshop with Executive Management Team
• January 2023 Community Survey conducted by FM3
• January 2023 City Council Strategic Planning Workshop
• March 2023 Strategic Plan Workshop with City Management Staff
• March 22nd City Council Strategic Plan Study Session
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The City Council reviewed the draft Strategic Plan matrix during study session on March 23. Some final revisions will be made, and the Council will consider final adoption of the plan during their regular Council meeting on April 12. Here are the goal statements from the draft Strategic Plan:
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A. Serve the Community with Pride and Dedication – Through diversity, equity, and inclusion driven employee programs and employee experiences, Cathedral City is the employer of choice with a workforce that is engaged, motivated, and respected public stewards.
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B. Community Investment – Cathedral City roads, gateways, public spaces, and other city infrastructure are well planned, designed, constructed, and maintained.
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C. Fiscal Stability and Sustainability – Cathedral City has economically prospered by facilitating the investment of private dollars in high-quality development which benefits the community. We remain financially solvent by instituting prudent fiscal policies and transparent financial practices.
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D. Innovation – Cathedral City continuously focuses on improving service delivery and customer experiences by successfully leveraging technology and creative initiatives to improve public services, public safety, and stimulate economic growth.
E. Safety – Cathedral City is safe for all who live, work, visit and play in our community
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F. Inclusive/Thriving City – Cathedral City is valued and respected as a community that welcomes and embraces diversity, has an abundance of quality and affordable housing options, and vibrant businesses. Our neighborhoods are attractive and well-maintained and issues surrounding homelessness have been addressed with thoughtful, coordinated, and collaborative programs.
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11th Annual Sammy’s International Meatball Festival is Sunday, April 2, 2023
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The 11th Annual Sammy’s International Meatball Festival will be held Sunday, April 2, 2023, from noon to 4 p.m. This year the fundraiser will be both virtual and in-person. The in-person festivities will be held at the Boys and Girls Club of Cathedral City club facilities, located at 32-141 Whispering Palms Trail, Cathedral City, CA 92234. The fun filled event … Read more
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City Announces Vacancies for Cannabis Task Force, Parks & Community Events Commission
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The City of Cathedral City currently has a vacancy on the Parks & Community Events Commission: One vacant seat has a term continuing through June 30, 2023, with the possibility of being extended to a three-year term, and will be nominated by Councilmember Ernesto Gutierrez. This term will begin immediately. Please submit your application no later than …Read more
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City Employees Celebrate 2023 MLB Opening Day
- Jersey Day -
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11th Annual Sammy’s International Meatball Festival
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WHEN & WHERE
Sunday, April 2, 2023 – 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Both In-person & Virtual
Boys & Girls Club of Cathedral City
32141 Whispering Palms Trail
Cathedral City, CA 92234
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Appointment only - Senior Center members only
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1st Thursday of each month
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25-minute appointments (please come with clean hair and no product)
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Call (760) 321-1548
$20 per haircut
... Read more
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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
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Featuring Artwork & Sculpture by Senior Citizen Artists
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Benefiting
The Cathedral City Senior Center
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Opening Night Reception:
Friday, April 14, 2023
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Join Dinner with Patsi at Tony’s Burgers, Wednesday, Apr. 19, between 5 pm - 8 pm. Phone 760-832-7794. They are located at 35903 Date Palm Dr, Cathedral City, CA 92234. Patsi will be there to pass her Red Hat. Donations go towards the Cathedral City High School Performing Art. They will also be collecting food items for the Cathedral City Senior Center Food Bank.
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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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