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File #: 24-699   
Type: Discussion Item Report Status: Filed
File created: 1/7/2025 In control: Parks and Recreation Commission
On agenda: 1/15/2025 Final action: 1/15/2025
Enactment date: Enactment #:
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

 

 

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 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 November 12, 2024 City Council Meeting:

•                     New Police Officer, Zachary Williams, was introduced and sworn in.

•                     City Council approved a professional services agreement with Placeworks to prepare an economic analysis and land use study for opportunity study areas.

•                     City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Public Works contract with Estate Design and Construction Incorporated for the City Hall interior renovation project.

•                     City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a professional Consultant Services Agreement with SVA Architects, Incorporated, for the City of Signal Hill Amphitheater Project.

•                     City Council directed staff to return with a resolution memorializing the commemorative flags to be displayed for calendar year 2025.

At the December 10, 2024 City Council Meeting:

•                     Mayor Woods presented the City with the Centennial time capsule.

•                     Mayor Woods presented a proclamation to outgoing Vice Mayor Ed Wilson.

•                     City Council adopted a resolution certifying the canvass of the November 5, 2024 General Municipal election.

•                     Newly elected members of the City Council and the City Clerk were sworn into office.

•                     City Council reorganized selecting Keir Jones as Mayor and Tina L. Hansen as Vice Mayor.

•                     City Council approved the proposed Community Development Block Grant programs for FY 25-26.

•                     City Council adopted the 2025 Commemorative Flag Display schedule.

 

SPECIAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS

The City culminated all of the special events and activities in honor of the Centennial year. 

PARK PROJECTS

Hillbrook Park Improvement Project

The City underwent extensive outreach for the Hillbrook park improvement project for the redesign of the park space.  Construction is anticipated to be completed in January, and a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. 

Civic Center Master Plan

The City and selected consultant, JKA, underwent extensive community input through several engagement opportunities including in-person feedback at special events, multiple online surveys, workshops, and general at City Council, Commission, and Committee meetings.

The final master plan was approved and adopted by City Council at the August 27, 2024 meeting.

Please visit the website at <https://www.cityofsignalhill.org/717/Civic-Center-Master-Plan> to access the adopted Master 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