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File #: 26-1439   
Type: Discussion Item Report Status: Filed
File created: 2/4/2026 In control: Parks and Recreation Commission
On agenda: 2/18/2026 Final action: 2/18/2026
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 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 January 13, 2026, City Council Meeting:

•                     City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a contract services agreement with Victor “Ving” Fung of Greetings Tour Incorporated to design and install the final outdoor public art at Hillbrook Park.

•                     City Council directed staff to initiate conversations with private party operators to begin a pilot program for a Farmer’s Market.

 

At the January 27, 2026, City Council Meeting:

•                     Hector De La Torre, Executive Director of the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) presented the City with the Gold Energy Action Award.

•                     Charles Hughes, City Librarian, presented on the upcoming programming recognizing February as Black History Month.

•                     City Council adopted a resolution approving the City’s proposed Community Development Block Grant revolving fund application and programs for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027

•                     City Council adopted a resolution designating the annual Jessie Nelson Day of Remembrance on April 14 of each year.

 

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.  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 at 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. 

 

Hillbrook Park Wall Mural Art Project (Update)

 

On August 15, 2025, staff issued a Request for Qualifications - Call For Artists in regards to the Hillbrook Park Wall Mural Art Project (RFQ); the City received 15 submitted packages from various artists demonstrating their qualifications and past projects. The Review Committee evaluated the submitted packages and selected Victor “Ving” Fung.  The City Council awarded the Contract Services Agreement on January 13 and work on the mural began in late January 2026.  The project is scheduled to be completed by Spring 2026.

 

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