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

PRESENTATION - FALL PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS

PET OF THE MONTH NOMINATIONS

Summary: The Commission will consider submitted nominations and select a Pet of the Month for September 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 nominations for September 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 SAINT ANTHONY HIGH SCHOOL FOR FACILITY USE OF SPUD FIELD

Summary: The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a partial fee waiver request from Saint Anthony High School, to hold practices and games for their girls' softball team from January 2027 through May 2027, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, at the Signal Hill Park Spud Field. Saint Anthony High School is a school based in the City of Long Beach and qualifies as a Teir 2 category which is eligible to request a 50% fee reduction for facility fees, per City of Signal Hill Policy 4.16. 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 recommend the Parks and Recreation Commission review and approve the Saint Anthony High School request for a 50% fee reduction for the use of the Signal Hill Park Spud Field for their girls' softball practices and games from January 2027 through May 2027.

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 August 19, 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 October 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755.