AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE CHAIR
AND MEMBERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM:
YVETTE E. AGUILAR
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/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:
The Director’s Report provides updates on activity and actions related to the Parks, Recreation and Library Services Department and provides the Parks and Recreation Commission with information about City Council direction; status on park projects; and/or other programs and services.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 4 Maintain and improve the City’s physical infrastructure, water system, and recreational spaces.
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 January 14, 2025 City Council Meeting:
• The City Manager introduced 2024 Employee of the Year, Martha Baez.
• Acting Chief of Police, Brad Kenneally, introduced and swore in new officer Kelly Costello.
• There was a Small Business presentation featuring Naga Café Khmer Street Food.
• A public hearing was held introducing an ordinance granting a pipeline franchise to Crimson California Pipeline, L.P.
• A public hearing was held introducing an ordinance granting a pipeline franchise to Cardinal Pipeline, L.P.
• City Council approved a professional services agreement with Tandem Solutions to update the City emergency operations plan and develop a crisis communications annex.
At the January 28, 2025 City Council Meeting:
• Acting Chief of Police, Brad Kenneally, introduced new Support Services Manager Karissa Yniguez.
• City Librarian Charles Hughes provided a presentation about scheduled programming to commemorate Black History Month.
• City Council approved a resolution declaring final acceptance of the street tree planting project pursuant to the Public Works contract with SDC Engineering Incorporated.
• Council set a date for the FY 2024-2026 budget workshop for Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
• City Council approved a fee and alcohol prohibition waiver for the Signal Hill Community Foundation Business Mixer event.
PARK PROJECTS
Civic Center Master Plan - Phase I (Amphitheater)
The Civic Center Master Plan (Plan) was approved and adopted by City Council at the August 27, 2024 meeting.
In September 2024, staff initiated Phase I of the Plan, and released an request for proposals (RFP) for the architectural and engineering design services for the amphitheater project (Phase I), and awarded a contract in December 2024.
Please visit the website at <https://www.cityofsignalhill.org/717/Civic-Center-Master-Plan> to learn more and keep updated on the status of the Plan.
RECREATION DIVISION
COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION
LIBRARY SERVICES DIVISION
UPCOMING PARKS, RECREATION, AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT PROGRAMS AND EVENTS
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