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
BY: MARTHA BAEZ
RECREATION COORDINATOR
SUBJECT:
title
FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR ALVARADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
summary
Summary:
The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a fee waiver request from Alvarado Elementary School, to host a “First Grade Reading Day at the Park” and a “Fifth Grade Picnic” at Signal Hill Park on Wednesday, May 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, June 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. respectively.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 5: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
recommendation
Recommendation:
Staff recommend the Parks and Recreation Commission approve the Alvarado Elementary School request for a waiver of fees for use of the Signal Hill Park on Wednesday, May 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, June 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. respectively.
bodyBackground:
Alvarado Elementary School has served the Signal Hill community since 1990. Alvarado Elementary School submitted a fee waiver request for the use of Signal Hill Park Open Space and Picnic Shelter #3 on Wednesday, May 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Wednesday, June 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to host a First Grade Reading Day at the Park and a Fifth Grade Picnic.
Analysis:
Alvarado Elementary School requested a waiver pursuant to City of Signal Hill Policy 4.16 for City Facilities on May 28 and June 11, 2025 The Alvarado Elementary School applied for Use of Indoor City Facilities and included letters indicating their requests (Attachment A). Both events are proposed to be held at the Signal Hill Park Open Grass Area and Picnic Shelter #3.
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.
Alvarado Elementary School is not a non-profit, but does meet the other four criteria and is a school in Signal Hill, serving Signal Hill youth students.
Staff estimates the total cost of the proposed waiver fee is $764.00. 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 that the Parks and Recreation Commission approve the Alvarado Elementary School waiver request. Alvarado Elementary School has served the Signal Hill community since 1990, and is a collaborative partner serving students that are actively engaged and enrolled in City of Signal Hill programs and services.
Approved:
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Yvette E. Aguilar
Attachments:
A. Applications and Letters
B. Waiver of Fees Policy