CITY OF SIGNAL HILL - File #: 26-1834

• File #: 26-1834
• Type: Discussion Item Report
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 9/8/2026
• In control: Parks and Recreation Commission
• On agenda: 9/16/2026
• 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 August 11, 2026 City Council Meeting:

•                     Mayor Hansen presented certificates of recognition to the sponsors of the 2026 Concerts in the Park.

•                     Ricardo Veloz, Deputy Director of Parks, Recreation & Library Services shared opportunities in the City that encourage youth participation and potential establishment of a formal youth group or committee. 

•                     City Council approved the fourth amendment to the City Manager employment agreement.

At the August 25, 2026 City Council Meeting:

•                     City Council approved second amendment to the agreement for design services with W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Inc for the east Burnett Street Historical District pedestrian and bike enhancement project.

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 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. 

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