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
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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 February 11, 2025 City Council Meeting:
• City Council agendized a review of the City’s firework ordinance for a potential amendment.
• City Council approved a five year participation in the Los Angeles Urban County Permanent Local Housing Allocation Grant program.
• City Council approved a resolution declaring final acceptance of the playground surface replacement project pursuant to the Public Works Contract with Spectrasystems Incorporated.
At the February 25, 2025 City Council Meeting:
• Management Assistant Alyssa Christenson provided a presentation regarding scheduled programming to commemorate Youth Art Month.
• Acting Administrative Services Officer/Finance Director Siamlu Cox introduced Debbie Pacheco, Accounting Manager.
• Mayor Jones presented a proclamation to Kim Boles, Assistant City Clerk, for her service and dedication to the City of Signal Hill and recognized her retirement.
• A Public Hearing was held to consider Conditional Use Permit 23-02 allowing a church use on property located at 3300 East Willo Street within commercial industrial (IC) zoning district and finding that said action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA guidelines section 15301.
• A workshop was held to discuss water rates and a proposed $3 million-dollar interfund loan from the general fund to the water enterprise fund.
• City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the execution of an affordable housing agreement and loan agreement with National Community Renaissance of California for the Walnut Bluff Workforce Housing Project, authorizing the City Manager to execute all transactional documents required to complete the agreement and appropriating $6,550,000 therefore.
• City Council adopted resolution authorizing appropriations from the Fiscal Year 2023-24 General Fund operating positive fund balance; current year appropriation adjustments and capital improvement plan budget and related funding; transfers for capital improvement plan projects; amending the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget.
• City Council conducted the Fiscal Year 2024-25 mid-year budget review.
• City Council approved the fee waiver request for Women of Distinction from the Office of California’s 69th State Assembly District, represented by Assembly member Josh Lowenthal.
• City Council adopted resolution amending the Classification and Compensation Plan.
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. City staff and the consultants are currently working together on a proposed design for the amphitheater and will bring it back for City Council consideration and approval in Spring 2025.
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
Approved:
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