Parks and Recreation Commission

2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799 CITY OF SIGNAL HILL THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL WELCOMES YOU TO A REGULAR PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION MEETING July 17, 2024 The City of Signal Hill appreciates your attendance. Citizen interest provides the Commission with valuable information regarding issues of the community. Meetings are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month. Meetings begin at 6:00 pm. There is a public comment period at the beginning of the regular meeting, as well as the opportunity to comment on each agenda item as it arises. Any meeting may be adjourned to a time and place stated in the order of adjournment . The agenda is posted 72 hours prior to each meeting on the City’s website and outside of City Hall. The agenda and related reports are also available for review online at www.cityofsignalhill.org. To participate: • In-person Participation: Council Chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California. • To make a general public comment or comment on a specific agenda item, you may also submit your comment, limited to 250 words or less, to the Director of Parks, Recreation and Library Services at yaguilar@cityofsignalhill.org no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 17. Written comments will be provided electronically to the Parks & Recreation Commission and attached to the meeting minutes. Written comments will not be read into the record. Park and Recreation Commissioners are compensated $75.00 per meeting. (1) CALL TO ORDER – 5:00 P.M. (2) ROLL CALL CHAIR ANHORN VICE CHAIR EDWARDS COMMISSIONER DUTCH HUGHES COMMISSIONER GIDWANI Page 1 of 4

Parks and Recreation Commission Regular July 17, 2024 COMMISSIONER KISS-LEE (3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (4) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THIS AGENDA (5) DISCUSSION ITEM(S) a. COMMISSION GOALS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024 - 2025 Summary: Each year, the Commission reviews and approves the current goals for the fiscal year. The Commission will review the proposed FY 2024 - 2025 goals and discuss any additional goals for the period July 2024 - June 2025. Strategic Plan Goal: Goal No. 5 Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City Services. Recommendation: Review current Commission goals and status, and discuss new goals for FY 2024-2025 that align with the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. b. PET OF THE MONTH NOMINATIONS Summary: The Commission will consider submitted nominations and select a Pet of the Month for July 2024 (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 nominations for July 2024 and select nominee(s) to recognize for Pet of the Month. c. DIRECTOR’S REPORT - UPDATES ON CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS, PARK PROJECTS, AND PROGRAMS Summary: The Director’s Report provides an overview and various updates on activity and Page 2 of 4

Parks and Recreation Commission Regular July 17, 2024 actions related to the Parks, Recreation and Library Services Department and provides the Parks and Recreation Commission with information about City Council direction; project status on park projects; and/or 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. (6) CONSENT CALENDAR The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Items will be acted upon by the Commission at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Commissioner or member of the audience for discussion. a. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES Summary: Regular Meeting of June 19, 2024. Strategic Plan Goal(s): Goal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services. Recommendation: Approve the meeting minutes. (7) COMMISSION NEW BUSINESS COMMISSIONER DUTCH HUGHES COMMISSIONER GIDWANI COMMISSIONER KISS-LEE VICE CHAIR EDWARDS CHAIR ANHORN (8) ADJOURNMENT Tonight’s meeting will be adjourned to the next regular meeting of the Parks & Page 3 of 4

Parks and Recreation Commission Regular July 17, 2024 Recreation Commission to be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755. CITIZEN PARTICIPATION If you need special assistance beyond what is normally provided to participate in City meetings, the City will attempt to accommodate you in every reasonable manner. Please call the City Clerk's office at (562) 989-7305 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to inform us of your particular needs and to determine if accommodation is feasible. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING I, Yvette E. Aguilar, Commission Secretary of the Parks and Recreation Commission, do hereby affirm that a copy of the foregoing agenda was posted at City Hall, the Signal Hill Library, Discovery Well Park, and Reservoir Park, 72 hours in advance of this meeting. Page 4 of 4