Hermosa Beach To Unveil New City Website At City Council Meeting

HERMOSA BEACH, CA — The City of Hermosa Beach is launching the newly enhanced and more accessible website at the City Council meeting tomorrow.

HermosaBeach.gov will have easier navigation compared to the previous site and an updated and more attractive design, the City press release said.

"Our new website will increase accessibility of information and services provided by the City by streamlining navigation that reduces the number of clicks needed to reach information," Mayor Stacey Armato said. "City staff worked hard to analyze past usage of the City’s website and build the new one to make the most frequently searched information readily available. But like any website, we will be constantly updating and improving as we see how the new site is used, and we invite the public to use the survey on the homepage of the site to help us identify ways to improve and refine the site."

The new site's web address is consistent with the addresses other cities and governmental entities use. Users who visit the old address, HermosaBch.org, will be automatically redirected to the new site. Residents and visitors are encouraged to explore some of the new features after the site goes live on Tuesday evening. According to the City, some of the new features include:

Enjoy Hermosa: A new section of the website has been added that includes information on events and activities and information on local attractions in Hermosa Beach so residents and visitors can enjoy all that Hermosa Beach has to offer.

Get in Touch with Us: Contacts are listed on one page, which is also easily accessed from a button on the website’s home page, and each department’s page has contact information near the top of the page, where it is easier to find.

Easily Access the Most Frequently Visited Pages: Buttons on the website’s home page take users directly to the most frequently visited pages, including Parks and Recreation Department’s page, agendas and meetings and parking information.

Find Information on the City’s Frequently Asked Questions: Want to host an event, find information about your property or learn how to submit a service request? Find answers to many common questions on the City’s expanded Frequently Asked Questions webpage.

Stay Connected: Content on the City website is updated when events are scheduled, projects move forward and job opportunities are posted. The City has re-organized its e-notifications so users can go to one page to sign up to receive City news, project updates, job opportunities and the City’s monthly eNewsletter.

Get the Latest News and Events: The website’s home page has three tabs to easily access the schedule for public meetings, upcoming community events and the latest news from the City.

The new site is designed to be mobile friendly, but the site will display differently on different smart phones, and some older features may not display properly on a phone, the City said. It is also designed to accommodate those with hearing and vision impairments who have assistive technology. However, historical documents may not be compatible with assistive technologies, the City said.