Several months ago the City Council approved a redesign of the City’s website,
building on the site we already have and bringing in a new look, site map to
make it easier for the public to find information and a new content management
tool making it easier for departments to maintain and update their own web pages.
An RFP was issued and the Marketing Committee and staff recommended
Vision Internet to redesign the website. Council approved that recommendation.
Vision Internet specializes in designing City and County websites and their
expertise is in organizing city information in a user friendly manner. They
have designed many city websites across the country and in California.
In the past weeks the contract has been finalized and a day-and-a-half
meeting was held to launch the project. One of the outcomes of the meeting was
agreement on the “wireframe” for the new site. A wireframe is not the design
or the look of the site, but a template of what information will be on the City’s
home page and generally how that information will be laid out.
Vision Internet is in the process of analyzing our current
site map, developing a new one, and beginning to map pages to the new site.
Soon, departments will be asked to review their web pages to make sure the information
on them is current, if the page should be deleted, or if new information is
necessary.
While this is going on, Vision Internet will develop two
designs for the look of the website. Staff and the Marketing committee will
look at these designs and recommend one or the other or the best attributes
of both.
One of the benefits of the new website, in addition to easier
navigation for citizens, is that departments will be able to update their web
pages using basic “Word” skills. And
After that, content from the existing site will be transferred
or “migrated” to the new one on a test server where it will be tested and prepared
for a final launch. The goal is to complete the project by the end of the fiscal
year.
Upcoming Special Events
Wheel For Kids of the Desert is presenting
its Youth Festival 2008, April 19th, 11am-5pm, in Cathedral City’s
Town Square. The 2nd annual event will feature live bands, local school and
community groups and free food. Youth Festival 2008 is open to the public and
admission is free. Free convenient and shaded parking available in the Civic
Center parking structure.
For sponsor information or to make a donation go to
www.wheelsforkidsofthedesert.org
For more information call Wheels for Kids of the Desert at
318—4925 or Rallies for Christ at (909) 988-1564.
Bridges of Hope will host its 2nd Annual
Dinner and a Movie at the Desert IMAX Theatre, Thurs. April 24th, 6-10pm.
The event will feature delicious food from Bella Roma’s, Big Mama’s Soul Food,
New Leaf Catering, Tortilla’s and Trilussa - - all Cathedral City restaurants.
The feature film for the evening is The Great Debater starring Denzel Washington.
Tickets are two for $35; one for $20. To purchase or reserve
tickets, contact Betty Fernandez at Bridges of Hope, 328-0887.
Cathedral City High School Band Boosters is
presenting a “Musical Experience For Your Senses Food Sampler and Silent
Auction” on Saturday, April 26th, 5-8pm, at Cathedral City High School.
The event will feature live performances by the Cathedral
City High School Jazz Band and Drummer’s “Groove”. Participating restaurants
for the food sampler include Black Angus, Applebees, Bamboo Cove, The Dancing
Greek, Fisherman’s Market, El Portal, India Oven, Las casitas, Joes Crazy Sushi,
Juice It Up, La Bella Roma, Marios, Luther’s BBQ, Guiseppes, New Leaf Catering,
Nicolino’s , Pat & Oscar’s, The Red Tomato & House of Lamb, Just Soup, Reilly’s
Irish Pub, Starbucks, Tortillas and Lotus.
Admission is $12 per food sampler ticket. For more information
call 770-0164.
City Looking for Partners for
Ramon Road Commercial Façade Program
The City is looking for commercial;/business partners along
the Ramon Road corridor in Cathedral City interested in improving and renovating
their signs, doors, windows, awnings, graphics, exterior light, landscaping,
decorative fencing, façade treatment, parking surface, parking installation,
among other improvements. All improvements must meet the City’s Building Codes
and design guidelines for the project area and must provide make a substantial
improvement to the business’s appearance to be included in the program.
City Redevelopment Funds will reimburse half of the costs
for the improvements up to $615 per linear feet for businesses that apply for
the program and are approved.
To learn more about the program, the specific target area
and to obtain application materials contact Mitch Nieman, Development Project
Manager at 760-770-0348. Properties that are outside the target area may
be eligible for the program with City Council Approval.
Important
Cathedral City Cove Phase 1
Construction Information
for the week of April 7, 2008
Project Status Map
Accomplishments
