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
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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 March 11, 2025 City Council Meeting:
• City Manager Carlo Tomaino introduced Tina Knapp, Assistant City Clerk
• City Council approved the proposed recruitment schedule for appointments to the Planning Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission and Civil Service Commission at the April 22, 2025 City Council meeting.
• City Council discussed various components of allowing the sale of State-approved fireworks in the City.
• City Council approved the Public Works contract with Gentry General Engineering, Inc for the FY 24/25 Sidewalk Repair Project.
• City Council approved the resolution approving a list of projects funded by senate bill 1 - The Road Repair and Accountability Act for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
• City Council approved the resolution approving a list of projects to be funded by the Safe, Clean Water Program - Measure W for Fiscal Year 2025-26.
At the March 25, 2025 City Council Meeting:
• Student representative from Alvarado Elementary School led the pledge of allegiance.
• Ground Education, a locally based group, was awarded the Sustainability Award.
• The SHCF was recognized for its 2024 CPRS Service Award of Excellence - Champion of the Community.
• Deputy City Manager/Parks, Recreation and Library Services Department Director Yvette E. Aguilar introduced Isabela Gil, Senior Recreation Specialist.
• Human Resources Manager Patricia Ahumada introduced Xochitl Briseno, Management Assistant.
• City Council requested staff issue a Request for Proposals for environmental studied related to the Opportunity Study Areas.
• City Council authorized staff to submit the Signal Hill General Plan Annual Progress Report for Calendar Year 2024 and the Housing Successor Annual Report (SB 341 Report) to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research and the State Department of Housing and Community Development.
• City Council conformed the recommended water rate adjustments of 15% in FY 2025-26, 15% in FY 2026-27, 14% in FY 2027-28, 14% in FY 2028-29, and 10% in FY 2029-30, and set a Proposition 218 protest hearing for May 27, 2025.
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 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 are currently working together on a proposed design for the amphitheater and will bring it back for City Council consideration and approval in Spring 2025.
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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