The Signal Hill City Council approved a contract with an architectural firm to prepare a plan for the creation of a new civic center on Tuesday, July 25.
The City Council voted to enter into a contract with John Kaliski Architects, Incorporated (JKA Inc.) to develop the Civic Center Master Plan, which will guide changes made to the area including the existing community center, a community garden, City Hall and its parking lots, Signal Hill Park, Signal Hill Public Library, Spud Field and certain properties along 21st Street.
The City has set a budget of $218,915, for the contract, with a contingency of up to $31,085 in case of unforeseen circumstances or costs. The contingency funds would only be used with the approval of the City Manager.
City staff said that over the next few months JKA Inc. and the City will be gauging what the community wants the new civic center to look like by collecting feedback through public meetings, presentations and surveys.
The Signal Hill City Council approved the development of a Civic Center Master Plan in April, which will include an intensive evaluation of the area to come up with changes and additions to amenities, public art, landscaping and more.
One of the main goals of the plan is to provide an improved and aesthetically pleasing space for community activities. Among the proposed updates to the area is the creation of a new amphitheater, city staff said.
The City wants the construction of the new civic center to take 10 years.
Signal Hill City Council meetings are held biweekly on Tuesdays at 7 p.m, and can be watched online live or as a recording on Granicus.
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