AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE CHAIR
AND MEMBERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM:
YVETTE E. AGUILAR
PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR
MARTHA BAEZ
SENIOR RECREATION SPECIALIST
SUBJECT:
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FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR SIGNAL HILL HISTORICAL SOCIETY HOW TO RESEARCH YOUR HISTORICAL HOME
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Summary:
The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a fee waiver request from the Signal Hill Historical Society (SHHS), a Signal Hill based non-profit organization, to host a “How to Research Your Historical Home” lecture in the Signal Hill Public Library Community Room on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 5 High Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommend the Parks and Recreation Commission approve the Signal Hill Historical Society request for a waiver of fees for use of the Library Community Room on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Background:
The Signal Hill Historical Society is a Signal Hill based non-profit organization whose purpose and mission is to serve the residents of Signal Hill, preserve the history of the City, and educate residents about the City’s past.
SHHS submitted a fee waiver request for the use of Signal Hill Public Library Community Room for Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. to host an educational lecture.
Analysis:
The Signal Hill Historical Society requested a waiver pursuant to City of Signal Hill Policy 4.16 for City Facilities. The Signal Hill Historical Society plans to hold a “How to Research Your Historical Home” lecture on Saturday, May 24, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Signal Hill Historical Society applied for Use of Indoor City Facilities and included a letter detailing the lecture (Attachment A). In accordance with the City’s policies granting fee waivers for City facilities, the applicant must submit a waiver request and meet the general requirements and criteria established.
In accordance with the City’s policies granting fee waivers for City facilities, the applicant must submit a waiver request and meet the general requirements and criteria established by the City of Signal Hill Policy 4.16 - Waiver of Fees for Facilities (Attachment B). The Waiver Policy requires the Parks and Recreation Commission to make the following findings prior to granting approval:
1. The group is currently registered as a non-profit organization with the California Secretary of State.
2. The group is considered “in good standing” with the City.
3. The event or activity proposed directly benefits the residents of Signal Hill.
4. The group is domiciled within Signal Hill.
5. The group has a membership of at least 51% Signal Hill residents or 51% Signal Hill business employees.
Staff estimates the total cost of the proposed fee waiver is $230.00. The estimated amount includes the facility use fees. The following table details the Facility Fee Description, Hourly Rate, and totals for each category:
Staff recommends the City Council approve the SHHS’s waiver request. The SHHS meets the established criteria established by the City’s policies and has provided continuous support for programs and activities serving the community.
Approved:
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Yvette E. Aguilar
Attachments:
A. Application and Letter
B. Waiver of Fee’s for City Facilities Policy