CITY OF SIGNAL HILL - File #: 26-1670

• File #: 26-1670
• Type: Discussion Item Report
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 6/8/2026
• In control: Parks and Recreation Commission
• On agenda: 6/17/2026
• 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

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 May 19, 2026 Special City Council Meeting

•                     Mayor Hansen introduced the new Assistant City Clerk, Joy Post.

•                     City Council conducted a Budget Study Session for the preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Year 1) and 2027-28 (Year 2)

At the May 26, 2026 City Council Meeting: 

•                     The Conservation Corps of Long Beach provided an overview of services the organization provides to the City.

•                     Mayor Hansen issued a Proclamation for Building Safety Month.

•                     The City Council continued the public hearing on the Development Impact Fee Study to the Regular City Council meeting of June 9, 2026.

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​