City Council Priority Initiatives
Action Description Status Department
A2 Explore and solicit feedback on potential charter
amendment to include Council salaries, term limits,
and others
Not Started City Manager Staff creating a workplan to begin in January 2027 to solicit community
and City Council input on desired
amendments.
B1 Develop an electric vehicle transition plan to comply with upcoming state mandates and include
consideration of providing publicly available charging
stations.
In Progress Public Works Professional Services Agreement on 8/12/26 agenda for Climate Action
Plan, which will include EV transition
plan.
B-2 Develop an entryway, medians, and lighting master
plan to provide an appealing gateway to the City.
Completed Public Works New entryway sign installed at
eastern entrance on E. Palm Canyon
completed 6/26. Next location at
western city entrance on E. Palm
Canyon.
B3 Develop and implement a wilderness trail plan. Not Started Public Works Currently unfunded B4 Complete design and seek funding to construct the
downtown dog park and pickleball courts.
In Progress Public Works 100% plans, specifications, and estimates completed. Eligibility for
state park funding contingent on city
replacing former Second Street Park
land.
B5 Conduct community engagement with Cove
residents on proposed improvements to Chuperosa
Lane.
On Hold Public Works To be coordinated with the
development of the 5 city-owned
acres downtown.
B6 Improve pedestrian access to parks through the use
of crosswalks and sidewalk improvements.
In Progress Public Works HSIP projects begun in FY 25/26 focused on updating pedestrian
crossings.
Annual crosswalk striping refresh
B7 Improve wayfinding signage to direct visitors to
destinations in the city
In Progress Communications First phase installed; second phase scheduled to be complete the week of
6/22/26.
B10 Conduct site and cost analysis for our Community
Recreation Center
In Progress City Manager Feasibility study completed 2/25/26.
Council direction to continue to review 4
sites. Tour of area community centers
being scheduled. Reviewing proposal for
funding strategy assessment.
B11 Support SunLine’s efforts to develop an improved
transit hub in Cathedral City.
On Hold SunLine moved driver rest area/transit
hub to the stop in front of the casino.
Future discussion of a transit hub will be
coordinated with development activity.
City Council Priority Initiatives
Action Description Status Department
B12 Support locating a PACE healthcare provider in the
city
Assess need for a PACE healthcare center and identify
suitable properties; recruit possible developers.
Contact medical providers who have expressed interest in moving or expanding to Cathedral City.
On Hold City Manager Requires a PACE provider desiring to expand into the city. ED has been in
contact. No interest at this time.
ED has contacted Discount Medical Inc.
who expressed interest as well as a
developer working with Riverside County
to expand the current DPSS Offices.
B13 Prioritize Funding for Date Palm unfunded roadway
segment repairs.
In Progress Public Works Ongoing. Exploring all opportunities for funding.
B-17 Research implementing a street sweeping ordinance Not Started Public Works/Code
On future agenda list to schedule.
B-18 Research options to address mailboxes that impact
sidewalk ADA accessibility
In Progress Public Works Study session scheduled for 8/12/26 RFP for development of ADA
Transition Plan issued; scheduled to
award at 8/26/26 City Council
meeting.
C-1 Implement improvements to purchasing practices
and procedures to align with procurement code
requirements
In Progress
Develop centralized purchasing and organizational
standards for multi-departmental common purchases
(e.g. shirts, embroidery) to include creating a credit
card policy
In Progress Financial
Services
Credit Card policy currently being
drafted
Municipal Code Review Chapter 3.12 (Contracts
and Purchasing)
In Progress Financial
Services
Code updates have been drafted;
coordinating with departments and
auditors to review. Will provide to
City Council for review in Fall, 2026.
Technology Procurement Policy In Progress IT Policy for technology procurements drafted which requires IT review of all
technology before purchasing.
Finalizing procedures for review.
C-3 Consider the acquisition of an underutilized site on Cathedral Canyon and work to activate the site.
On Hold CEDD Appraised in 2025. Substantial
difference between valuation and
offering price. ED staff recently
contacted property owner for an
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Action Description Status Department
update and met with an affordable
housing developer about the property.
C-6 Implement a private development entitlement and
plan review system which is predictable, streamlines
internal intake and review processes, and creates
applicant experiences which are facilitative vs.
regulatory.
Completed Key initiative – implementation of EnerGov for all online processing fully implemented. Fee updates are
completed each July 1 as needed.
Standardizing processes for development
entitlement
In Process PW Engineering continues to develop
standards and updates; CCMC
standards related to stormwater
adopted 5/27/26
Standard submittal plan templates in
final review.
Deploy Digital Inspection Program (DIP) Completed Building Launched 4/25, allows applicants to submit permit applications and
corresponding work photos online
where they are assigned, reviewed
and finalized in an accelerated
timeframe. Currently being
expanded to include electrical panel
replacements, residential solar and
battery systems, residential patio
covers, temporary construction power
poles, simple fence and wall permits.
C-7 Continually review and streamline internal financial policies, procedures, and practices to remove
unnecessary controls without sacrificing
accountability and transparency
In Progress
Provide regular updates to the City Council on
revenues and expenditures
Completed Financial
Services
Mid-year (Jan/Feb) and end of year
(Sept/Oct) reviews; March 2026
began providing monthly
revenue/expenditure updates in the
City Manager’s weekly report.
D-1 Implement Information Technology Master Plan
including consideration of providing additional wi-fi
access in parks.
In Progress
City Council Priority Initiatives
Action Description Status Department
IT Master plan initiatives: Office 365 security, Upgrade Firewall, UPS, Managed Detect and Response, IT
Steering Committee
Completed IT All budgeted projects completed. IT
steering committee formed and
meeting monthly.
Provide public Wi-Fi access in parks In Progress IT City-owned WiFi access available in the Amphitheater, Panorama Park,
and Town Square. Spectrum WiFi
provided for subscribers at Dennis
Keets Soccer Park and Ocotillo Park.
D-2 Complete and improve the installation of the Tyler
EnerGov software to automate, improve and
streamline the plan review, permitting and inspection
process.
Completed IT/CEDD/PW/F
S
System is fully operational. IT,
Building and Planning collaborated to
incorporate the final planning
inspections through the EnerGov CSS
portal to streamline the inspection
process.
D-3 Work with operations staff to identify, implement and support the implementation of technology solutions
to bolster IT security and improve operational
analytical, and management functions
In Progress
Implement copywriting of the city’s brands In Progress CM/COMS Working with legal to accomplish Implement electronic filing for candidate statements
and Form 700
Complete City Clerk/IT System implemented, training
provided.
Implement strategies for facilitative, transparent
election process
In Progress City Clerk Q & A session set with city attorney and prospective candidates.
Candidate status updated on election
website.
Upload all existing prior years of candidate filings
into Laserfiche
Complete City Clerk Available documents are all online in Laserfiche
E-3 Continue Police, Fire, and Expand Code Compliance
Engagement with the Community
In Progress Police/Fire/Cod
e Enforcement
Ongoing - See full report for details
Address concentration of unhoused individuals
downtown and its impacts
In Progress Police HLO officers helped host two
homeless outreach events (4/29 with
Riverside County in Cathedral City
and in July with Palm Springs PD).
CCPD, City Manager’s Office, and
Facilities staff working with library
staff to address problems of loitering
and disruptive behavior in and around
the library, impacting safety of staff
City Council Priority Initiatives
Action Description Status Department
and patrons. Increased police patrols
homeless outreach events
coordinated by the library, increased
security measures and improved
communications have already had
positive impacts.
Develop communications campaign to address
speeding
In Progress PD/PW/CM Public Works works with the CCPD
and Communications to address
speeding concerns. The departments
will support public awareness
campaigns aimed at educating
residents about speed limits,
pedestrian safety, and the importance
of responsible driving.
Additional information on enforcement
efforts attached.
Identify and provide specific training on community
engagement for field personnel
Completed PD Four officers, two sergeants, and one
commander have successfully
completed the Community Policing
course through the National Center
for Policing Innovation,
The department's LGBTQ+ liaison
officer attended the LGBTQ Liaison
Academy,
Completed Autism Awareness
Training through the California
Commission on Peace Officer
Standards and Training (POST),
Personnel have also completed
POST Racial and Identity Profiling
(RIPA) and Implicit Bias Training
Review code enforcement staffing and deployment,
including identifying opportunities to use volunteers
In Progress Code Study session on proposed volunteer
program conducted 7/22/26; staff will
proceed with the pilot program. With
the award of the Prop 64 grant, Code
Enforcement will hire an additional
officer for cannabis enforcement.
F-2 Prioritize updating the zoning code regarding
residential parking and paving provisions; research
Completed PW/CEDD Ordinance adopted 1/25 to limit parking in front of mailboxes and implement zoning
City Council Priority Initiatives
City Council Priority Initiatives
Action Description Status Department
and give recommendations on enabling parking
prohibitions in front of mailboxes.
code updates for the amount of area that
can be improved for parking on single-
family residential and residential estate
properties. Code Compliance is now
enforcing.
F-3 Promote additional community events and
celebrations
In Progress COMM Full list attached.
F-6 Develop and implement a plan to improve and
diversify communications methods with residents
In Progress COMM RFP issued for comprehensive,
integrated communications plan;
scheduled for award of contract on
8/12/26
Research costs of creating a mailer to be sent to
every household to promote annual city events
On Hold COMM Dedicated direct mail pieces to every
household is approx.. $13,000 per
mailing. Currently not budgeted;
could be evaluated in next bi-annual
budget.
F-10 Continually communicate with the public to inform
the community of the City’s efforts and expenditures
on homelessness and how residents can participate
in solutions
In Progress COMM Dir. Of Communications &
Engagement regularly works with staff
on the Homelessness Task Force to
develop and showcase stories of the
city’s efforts. Most recently, promoted
the Homeless Outreach Event
4/2026.
Schedule periodic updates from CVAG Housing First
to provide updates on their services to Cathedral
City
Completed CM/Fin Svcs. Updated provided on 3/11/26 on the Housing First Program. This update
will be scheduled annually.