AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE CHAIR
AND MEMBERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM:
YVETTE E. AGUILAR
PARKS, RECREATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT - UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS, PARK PROJECTS, AND PROGRAMS
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Summary:
Staff will provide an update on various actions which affect the Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department including City Council direction, project status for park development, and/or other Community Services programs.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 5 Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
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Recommendation:
Receive and file report.
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Updates and Analysis:
CITY COUNCIL
At the December 12, 2023 City Council meeting:
• The City Council seats reorganized and City Council selected Council Member Lori Y. Woods as Mayor and Council Member Ed Wilson as Vice Mayor.
• City Council approved a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Dudek to prepare an update to the Water Master Plan and Rate Study.
• The Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23 was presented by the Finance Department and approved by City Council.
• The 2024 Commemorative Flag Display schedule was approved.
• A contract services agreement was approved for Andrew Davis of Project Street Gold for the design, construction, and installation of outdoor public art in the Signal Hill Public Library Zinnia Courtyard.
• City Council approved a fee waiver request for the Friends of Signal Hill Public Library to hold monthly meetings and two book sales at the Library in 2024.
• City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2023-11-1545, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL Hill, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.06 (SIDEWALK VENDING), 5.36 (MOBILE FOOD VENDING), 8.58 (VACANT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE), 9.65 (MEDIAN ISLANDS), 9.66 (CATALYTIC CONVERTERS), AND 9.67 (SPEED CONTESTS); AMENDING CHAPTERS 5.14 (FILMING ACTIVITIES), 8.13 (ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION), 9.08 (CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PLACES), 9.18 (LOUD OR UNRULY PARTIES, GATHERINGS AND OTHER DISTURBANCES OF THE PEACE), 1.01 (CODE ADOPTION), 12.14 (CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY), 1.14 (MUNICIPAL ELECTION), 2.04 (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER), 2.08 (COUNCIL MEETINGS), 2.80 (PERSONNEL RULES FOR CLASSIFIED AND NON-CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES), AND 21.28 (TIME OF PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL CONTROLS) OF THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE OPERATION OF THE CITY; AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE AS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
PARK PROJECTS
Hillbrook Park
At the January 10, 2023 City Council Meeting the City Council approved entering into a Design Services Agreement with Architerra Design Group (ADG) for the Hillbrook Park renovation design services. The consultant and City staff held four community outreach and engagement meetings this spring.
The project timeline includes the release of an RFP for construction Spring 2024 with the goal of completing construction by the end of FY 23/24.
Civic Center Master Plan
At the July 25, 2023 City Council Meeting the City Council entered into an agreement with John Kaliski Architects, Incorporated (JKA), to develop, design, and recommend potential implementation alternatives for future enhancements of the Civic Center campus. Located at the center of the City, Signal Hill Park is already home to the City’s major events including concerts, festivals, and social events, showcasing potential to be the destination for all things artistic and recreational in Signal Hill.
Final conceptual designs were presented to the City Council on December 5, 2023, and will be presented to the City Council this coming winter for further consideration.
RECREATION SERVICES DIVISION
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
LIBRARY SERVICES DIVISION
Approved:
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Yvette E. Aguilar