2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL
March 08, 2022
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held via video/teleconference on March 8, 2022 pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54953 (as amended by AB 361).
(1) CALL TO ORDER – 7:01 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR KEIR JONES
VICE MAYOR TINA HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER LORI WOODS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER EDWARD WILSON
Council Member Wilson has an excused absence.
(3) CLOSED SESSION - CANCELED
a. A CLOSED SESSION WAS NOT HELD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, TO CONDUCT DEPARTMENT HEAD EVALUATIONS. (4) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(5) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR AND PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON
ITEMS ON THE AGENDA AND NOT ON THE AGENDA EXCEPT THOSE RELATED
TO PUBLIC HEARINGS
Deputy City Manager stated two written comments were received and those comments were provided electronically to City Council and will be attached to the meeting minutes (written comments are attached to original minutes and available in the City Clerk's Office).
Andrea Rayas, representative of Community Health Alliance Neighbors for Smoke-Free March 08, 2022
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Lungs, commented on agenda item 10(a).
Kai Keevil, representative of Angelenos for Clean Air, commented on agenda item 10(a).
Shalin Craig and Montzerrat Bedolla, representatives of Youth Leadership Institute, commented on agenda item 10(a).
Ryan Oda and K Hodge, representatives of OUT Against Big Tobacco Los Angeles, commented on agenda item 10(a).
Miryam Gomez and Darlene Metivier, Signal Hill residents, commented on agenda item 10(a).
Chiyelum Nwagboso, Signal Hill resident and representative of Youth Leadership Institute, commented on agenda item 10(a).
Janeymi Ramirez-Salas, representative of Youth Community Advocate Coalition of Signal Hill, commented on agenda item 10(a).
Randy Hartshorn, Nancy Lauer, and Pamela Dutch Hughes, Signal Hill residents, commented on agenda item 10(b).
Gene Rotondo, Long Beach business owner, commented on agenda item 10(b). (6) COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
(7) INTRODUCTION
a. MAYOR JONES INTRODUCED THOMAS BEKELE, NEW PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR WITH THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT.
(8) PRESENTATIONS
a. COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST CRISTINA BOND PROVIDED A
PRESENTATION REGARDING THE CITY’S NEW MOBILE APPLICATION. b. COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR PROVIDED A PRESENTATION ON WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH.
c. CITY MANAGER PROVIDED A PRESENTATION ABOUT
COVID-19-RELATED COMMUNITY UPDATES.
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(9) PUBLIC HEARING
a. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION APPROVING THE CITY’S AMENDED USE
OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS AID,
RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT FUNDS (CDBG-CV)
Mayor Jones opened the public hearing at 8:16 p.m.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Jones closed the public hearing at 8:17 p.m.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-03-6668 and Resolution No. 2022-03-6669.
Resolution No. 2022-03-6668, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE CITY'S AMENDED USE OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND
ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT FUNDS (CDBG-CV)
Resolution No. 2022-03-6669, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
(10) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. CONSIDERATION OF SMOKING BANS AT MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTIES
It was moved by VICE MAYOR HANSEN and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS, to direct City Attorney prepare an analysis of feasibility of an ordinance related to smoking ban for future multi-family housing.
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The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
b. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM CONSIDERATION - REPORT ON CITIES THAT
APPROVED CANNABIS OPERATIONS WITHOUT A BALLOT MEASURE
It was moved by VICE MAYOR HANSEN and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND, to table this agenda item to a future City Council meeting.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
c. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION OF OPPOSITION TO POTENTIAL STATE INITIATIVE 21-0042A1 - THE TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND
GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-03-6670.
Resolution No. 2022-03-6670, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING STATE BALLOT MEASURE 21-0042A1, THE
TAXPAYER PROTECTION AND GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
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ABSTAIN: NONE
d. RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY SENATE BILL (SB) 1 - THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
It was moved by VICE MAYOR HANSEN and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND, to adopt Resolution No. 2022-03-6671.
Resolution No. 2022-03-6671, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 TO BE FUNDED BY SB 1 - THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
(11) CONSENT CALENDAR
a. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH EMERGENCY PLANNING CONSULTANTS TO DEVELOP AN UPDATE TO THE CITY’S 2018 LOCAL
HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
b. RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATES TO THE LOS
ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER
MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
Resolution No. 2022-03-6672, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATES TO THE LOS
ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER
MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD
c. CONTINUANCE OF THE PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 AND FINDINGS RELATED TO AB 361 EXEMPTING THE CITY FROM BROWN ACT TELECONFERENCING
RULES
d. WARRANT REGISTER DATED MARCH 8, 2022
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e. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
It was moved by VICE MAYOR HANSEN and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND, to approve the Consent Calendar.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
(12) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Woods reported on her attendance at the California Contract Cities Association's Sacramento Legislative Tour from March 2, 2022 to March 4, 2022, and commented and asked a question regarding showing support for Ukraine.
City Manager and City Attorney addressed the question posed by Council Member Woods.
Vice Mayor Hansen thanked City Staff for their dedication over the last two years.
Mayor Jones requested staff prepare a proclamation in support of Ukraine.
City Council, City Manager, and City Attorney discussed placing the proclamation on the next City Council agenda.
(13) ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND, to adjourn tonight's meeting to the next regular meeting of the Signal Hill City Council to be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. via video/teleconference. Instructions to participate in the meeting will be provided on the meeting agenda.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
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MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 9:09 p.m.
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KEIR JONES
MAYOR
Attest:
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CARMEN R. BROOKS
CITY CLERK
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