Staff Report
City Council
Item No. 2.A
Meeting Date: October 6, 2025
From: Anne Ambrose, Interim City Manager
Title: Cathedral City Community Center Feasibility Study Update by Group 4 Architecture Research
RECOMMENDATION:
There is no staff recommendation as this presentation is only meant to provide a project update.
BACKGROUND:
Part of the City’s 5-Year Strategic Plan is to conduct a cost and site analysis for a future community center (center).
In November 2024, City voters passed Measure W which is forecasted to generate 5 million dollars annually, with 40% planned for the construction and operation of the future center.
In July 2025, the City Council voted to approve Group 4 Architecture (Group 4) as the consultant to conduct the community center feasibility study. Since then, City staff has been working in concert with Group 4 to conduct the study.
DISCUSSION:
Group 4 Architecture Research will provide an in-depth presentation on the following topics this evening:
1. Introductions
2. Workplan and Schedule
3. Needs Assessment
National Standards
Comparable Communities
Community Input to Date
Best Practices and Trends
4. Site Assessments
Community Analysis
Site Options
5. Site Analysis
oCost Models
oCost Analysis
oEvaluation Criteria
oDraft Site Analysis/Discussion
6. Next Steps
The study is projected to be completed in December 2025, with plans to brief the results to City Council in January 2026.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal B – Community Investment
Action B-10 – Conduct site and cost analysis for our Community Recreation Center.
ATTACHMENTS:
None