CITY OF SIGNAL HILL - File #: 26-1950

• File #: 26-1950
• Type: Discussion Item Report
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 11/9/2026
• In control: Parks and Recreation Commission
• On agenda: 11/18/2026
• 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 October 13, 2026 City Council Meeting:

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

•                     Public Works Director Gabino Luna introduced the new Deputy Director of Public Works, Aiden Mousavi.

•                     City Council held the third Public Hearing to consider composition of districts for by-district elections.

•                     City Council approved the proposed water delivery agreement with Long Beach Utilities Department.

At the October 27, 2026 City Council Meeting:

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

•                     Library Staff gave a presentation on Native American Heritage Month.

•                     Police Chief Brad Kenneally swore in the newly appointed Corporal Taylor Byrd.

•                     Participants of the 2026 Leadership Academy 2: Level Up received certificates of completion.

•                     City Council held the fourth Public Hearing to consider composition of districts for by-district elections.

•                     City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the carryover of unspent appropriations from Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026 to FY 2026-2027.

•                     City Council adopted the City’s Investment Policy for Public Funds.

•                     City Council adopted a resolution amending the City’s Classification Plan and Part-Time Salary Schedule to include/add the class specification of Police Dispatcher.

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