AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE CHAIR
AND MEMBERS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
FROM:
YVETTE E. AGUILAR
DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/PARKS, RECREATION & 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 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 July 8, 2025 City Council Meeting:
• Librarian Gelli Nocon presented on scheduled programming to commemorate Women’s Equality Day.
• Mayor Jones presented a proclamation to the Parks, Recreation and Library Services Department in recognition of July as Parks Make Life Better Month.
• A representative from the Children’s Clinic provided an overview of the services the organization provides to Signal Hill residents.
• City Council approved the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) between the City of Signal Hill and Red Mountain Group.
• City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Public Works Contract with Kormex Construction, Inc. for the construction of the Willow Median Improvements Project.
• City Council approved the Third Amendment to the Employment Agreement for the City Manager.
• City Council discussed and provided direction to staff regarding the purpose and support requirements for the Sustainable City Committee and Diversity Coalition Committee.
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 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 presented a conceptual design for the amphitheater at the May 27, 2025 City Council meeting. Ground breaking for the project is anticipated in fall 2025, with project completion by the end of the 2026 calendar year.
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