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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ASSIGNMENT OF PROGRAMS & EVENTS
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Summary:
In July 2024, the Parks and Recreation Commission approved the current Revolving Objectives. Historically and in alignment with the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Goal 1.2 to maintain and improve existing facilities, parks, trails, and open spaces, the Commission has assigned parks to each commissioner to provide input and recommendations to further improve park spaces. In April 2026, the Commissioners provided reports and comprehensive input that was captured by City staff. Further, in May 2026, City staff presented an item to the Commission to obtain further input and recommendations for the conceptual design of upcoming capital improvement projects at Reservoir Park and Raymond Arbor Park.
For the period June 2026-April 2027, based on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan section 2.1, Commissioners will be assigned to monitor the participation and usage of the programs, facilities and services, and provide recommendations based on their observations and experience attending their assigned program areas.
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:
Assign and approve program areas for each commissioner for the period June 2026-May 2027.
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Background and Analysis:
Staff recommend that program assignments be distributed as follows:
1. Youth Programs: Programs that serve youth ages 0-17.
2. Senior Programs: Programs for adults ages 50 and older
3. Library Service Programs: Programs or services offered through the Signal Hill Public Library division.
4. Special Events: Community-wide events that are open to the public
5. Community/Social Programs: Programs or services that are not specific to an age group or the Signal Hill Public Library. Examples include gardening workshops, pop-up events at the park, or volunteer programs.
Commissioners will provide input about the following:
1. The program offerings they attend.
2. Opportunities to enhance or improve existing programs/services.
3. Assess whether programs are meeting existing community needs.
4. Additional services or programs that should be considered (to either replace or add to existing services).
5. Assess participant attendance and engagement.
6. Trends in the industry that may impact existing and/or future programs.
Each commissioner will provide feedback in the form of a presentation (visual presentation with photos recommended) to document and share their experience participating in programs in their assigned program area. Commissioners will provide their evaluation and assessment at a presentation in Spring 2027 to ensure that presentations are given prior to expiring terms and create a consistent schedule for commissioners to follow.
Additionally, commissioners will attend or visit their assigned programs areas throughout the year, creating the opportunity to share feedback with staff on a regular basis to help address topics in a timely manner.
In anticipation of potential newly appointed commissioners attending their first meeting in June, the program assignments are brought before the commission at the June Parks and Recreation Commission meeting for consideration of updating assignments.
Approved:
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Yvette E. Aguilar