CITY OF SIGNAL HILL - File #: 26-1906

• File #: 26-1906
• Type: Discussion Item Report
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 10/13/2026
• In control: Parks and Recreation Commission
• On agenda: 10/21/2026
• Title: DIRECTOR’S REPORT – UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS, PARK PROJECTS, AND PROGRAMS

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                     

RICARDO VELOZ

DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES

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 activities 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 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 September 8, 2026 City Council Meeting:

•                     The Parks, Recreation and Library Services Department presented the programs scheduled to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month.

•                     Larry Rich, City of Long Beach Sustainability Manager, provided an overview of the Ranchos Walk event coming up on Saturday, September 26, 2026.  

•                     The Public Works Department presented an update on the city street name signs.

•                     The first Public Hearing was held to consider composition for by-district elections.

At the September 22, 2026 City Council Meeting:

•                     A student representative from Alvarado Elementary School led the City Council in the pledge of allegiance.

•                     Krissy Booth from Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) of Long Beach provided information regarding services they provide to the community.

•                     Emergency Management Coordinator Rebecca Lopez, Associate Engineer Jesus Saldana, and Public Works Director Gabino Luna presented information on Community Preparedness and the Signal Hill Mitigation activities in honor of National Preparedness Month.

•                     Communication Specialist, Cindy Flaro and Police Chief, Brad Keneally presented the viewing of the Signal Hill Police Department recruitment video.

•                     The Second Public Hearing was held to consider composition for by-district elections.

•                     City Council approved the street planting project and contract services agreement with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach for tree watering and maintenance.

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 Civic Center Plan.  City staff and consultants presented a conceptual design for the amphitheater at the May 27, 2025, City Council meeting.  On November 25, 2025, the City Council approved a contract with CABD for the construction of the amphitheater.  Construction work began in January 2026 and project completion is anticipated before spring 2027.

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