Parks and Recreation Commission - Regular Meeting

CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M.

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA

SENIOR RECREATION SPECIALIST BRIANNA QUINTANILLA WILL PROVIDE A PREVIEW ON THE UPCOMING SUMMER DAY CAMP PROGRAMS.

REQUEST FOR INPUT FROM THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION ON UPCOMING PARK CONCEPT DESIGNS

Summary: The Public Works Department, in coordination with Architerra Design Group, will provide an overview of upcoming park projects and will garner initial input from the Parks and Recreation Commission (Commission) for consideration on design elements to consider in the development of concept park plans, amenities schedules for all City Parks, and wayfinding signage. Strategic Plan Goal(s): Goal No. 4: Maintain and improve the City's physical infrastructure, water system, and recreational spaces. Goal No. 5: High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of city services. Recommendation: Staff recommend the Commission provide feedback and input on general design elements to be reviewed for inclusion in conceptual plans and amenities for all future park renovations

PET OF THE MONTH NOMINATIONS

Summary: The Commission will consider submitted nominations and select a Pet of the Month for May 2026 (Attachment A). Strategic Plan Goal(s): Goal No. 5: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services. Recommendation: Review the nomination for May 2026 and select nominee(s) to be recognized for Pet of the Month.

DIRECTOR'S REPORT - UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS, PARK PROJECTS, AND PROGRAMS

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. Recommendation: Receive and file report.

FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM PROMONTORY WESTBLUFF SKYLINE ESTATES HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION FOR FACILITY USE ON JUNE 18, 2026

Summary: The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a waiver request from Promontory Westbluff Skyline Estates Homeowners Association (Promontory HOA), for facility fees to hold a board of director's meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Signal Hill Public Library Learning Center. Strategic Plan Goal(s): Goal No. 5 Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services. Recommendation: Staff recommends the Parks and Recreation Commission consider the request submitted by Promontory HOA request to waive facility fees for the use of the Library Learning Center for its board meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2026.

IN THE NEWS

Summary: Articles compiled by staff that may be of interest to the Parks and Recreation Commission (Attachment A). Recommendation: Receive and file.

REVIEW OF COMMISSION REVOLVING OBJECTIVES

Summary: Each month staff will provide an update on various actions taken regarding items identified on the Commission Revolving objectives. Strategic Plan Goal(s): Goal No. 5 Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services. Recommendation: Update, receive, and file report.

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES

Summary: Regular Meeting of April 15, 2026. Strategic Plan Goal(s): Goal No. 5 Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services. Recommendation: Approve the meeting minutes.

COMMISSION NEW BUSINESS

ADJOURNMENT

Tonight's meeting will be adjourned to the next regular meeting of the Parks & Recreation Commission to be held on June 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755.