AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE CHAIR
AND MEMBERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM:
YVETTE E. AGUILAR
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARY S ERVICES DIRECOR
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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 April 8, 2025 City Council Meeting:
• The Gateway Cities Council of Governments presented the City with the Gold Level Gateway Cities 2024 Energy Action Award.
• Mayor Jones presented a proclamation to staff and volunteers in recognition of National Volunteer Month.
• City Librarian Charles Hughes provided a presentation highlighting upcoming programs and activities celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
• Mayor Jones presented a proclamation to the Police Department dispatch/jailers in recognition of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
• Mayor Jones presented a proclamation to Library staff in recognition of National Library Week.
• City Council approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute documentation to enter into an agreement with the Los Angeles County Flood Control District to accept funding for the Reservoir Park Stormwater capture project transferred from the Regional Safe Clean Water Program.
At the April 22, 2025 City Council Meeting:
• City of Long Beach Animal Care Services staff introduced a pet available for adoption.
• Recreation Coordinator Erendira Hernandez provided a presentation commemorating Older Americans Month.
• Mayor Jones presented a proclamation in recognition of Arbor Day.
• City Council conducted interviews and appointments to the Civil Service, Parks and Recreation, and Planning Commissions.
• City Council approved an ordinance amending Chapter 13.04.130 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code.
• City Council approved a resolution approving the purchase and sale agreement between the City of Signal Hill and Lori Hefler for the properties located at 1975 East 21st Street and 2107 Cherry Avenue.
• City Council approved the contract with the Los Angeles Department of Public Health for Public Health Services.
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 a 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 review at the regular meeting of May 27, 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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Yvette E. Aguilar