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 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 August 26, 2025, City Council Meeting:
- Police Chief Brad Kenneally swore in newly promoted Captain Kelli Crigler.
- Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Assistant General Manager Allison Costa presented information about the agency and the services they provide.
- Mayor Jones presented certificates of recognition to the sponsors of the 2025 Concerts in the Park series.
- Mayor Jones presented a certificate of recognition to The Wine Country owner, Randall “Randy” Kemner.
- City Council approved a contract with Kormex Construction for the street tree planting project.
- City Council approved final acceptance of the Panorama Promenade Slope Landscape Project and approval of a cost-sharing agreement with Signal Hill Petroleum.
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. Groundbreaking 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.
DIVISION UPDATES
Please refer to Attachment A for division updates.
Approved:
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Yvette E. Aguilar
Attachment:
A. Division Updates