2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
WELCOMES YOU TO A REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 22, 2022
* * * THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953 (AS AMENDED BY AB 361) WHICH AUTHORIZES
TELECONFERENCED MEETINGS UNDER THE BROWN ACT DURING CERTAIN PROCLAIMED STATES OF EMERGENCY. THE GOVERNOR OF CALIFORNIA PROCLAIMED A STATE OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO COVID-19 ON MARCH 4, 2020.
THIS TELECONFERENCED MEETING IS NECESSARY SO THAT THE CITY CAN
CONDUCT ESSENTIAL BUSINESS AND IS PERMITTED UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE 54953 IN ORDER TO PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY OF ATTENDEES. * * * Consistent with Government Code Section 54953, this City Council Meeting will be held via video/teleconference only and will not be physically open to the public. Council Members and staff will teleconference into the meeting by audio and/or video. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.
Meetings begin at 6:00 pm with the conduct of any business permitted to be conducted in closed session by the Brown Act (Government Code Section 54950, et seq.), if any, and with the public portion of the meeting beginning at 7:00 pm. There is a period for public comment on closed session matters at 6:00 pm prior to the closed session. In the event there is no business to be conducted in closed session, the regular meeting shall begin at 7:00 pm.
There is a public comment period at the beginning of the regular meeting. Any person wishing to comment shall be allotted three minutes per distinct item. 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.
In order to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus, this will be a virtual meeting.
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The City of Signal Hill thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus.
City Council Members are compensated $694.14 per month. City Clerk and City Treasurer are compensated $421.20 per month.
(1) CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
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(3) CLOSED SESSION
a. A CLOSED SESSION WILL BE HELD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957, TO CONDUCT DEPARTMENT HEAD EVALUATIONS.
(4) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS (5) RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
(6) RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
(7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(8) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
(9) 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 (SPEAKERS WILL BE GIVEN THREE MINUTES FOR EACH
DISTINCT ITEM)
(10) COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
(11) PRESENTATIONS
a. MAYOR JONES WILL PRESENT A PROCLAMATION IN SUPPORT OF THE UKRAINIAN PEOPLE.
b. COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER WILL PRESENT A QUARTERLY
REVIEW OF THE LONG BEACH ANIMAL CARE SERVICES.
c. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR WILL MAKE A PRESENTATION
ON THE GREATER LOS ANGELES HOMELESS COUNT EVENT, WHICH
TOOK PLACE ON WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2022, AND THE
POINT-IN-TIME COUNT TALLY REPORTED TO THE LOS ANGELES
HOMELESS SERVICES AUTHORITY.
d. CITY MANAGER WILL PROVIDE A PRESENTATION ABOUT
COVID-19-RELATED COMMUNITY UPDATES.
e. CITY MANAGER WILL PROVIDE A PRESENTATION ABOUT BABIES STORYTIME.
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(12) ORDINANCES
a. APPROVAL OF THE 2021 ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC STUDY FOR
SPEED LIMITS AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 10.40 OF THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO
SPEED LIMITS
Summary:
The Public Works Department has completed the 2021 Engineering and Traffic Study (Study) for Speed Limits in accordance with the California Vehicle Code and the California Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The Study determines posted speed limits that can be enforced by the Police Department using devices that measure vehicle speed. The Study is recommending changes to the speed limits on several street segments.
Recommendations:
1. Approve the 2021 Engineering and Traffic Study for Speed Limits.
2. Introduce an ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING A PORTION OF CHAPTER 10.40 OF THE
SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE SPEED LIMIT ON
SEVERAL STREET SEGMENTS
b. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SIGNAL HILL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO FIREWORKS REGULATIONS
Summary:
The City Council will consider adopting an ordinance amending the Signal Hill Municipal Code related to fireworks regulations to allow for administrative fines and liability of property owners.
Recommendation:
Introduce an ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, REPLACING CHAPTER 9.28 OF THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL
CODE, RELATED TO THE POSSESSION, STORAGE, FABRICATION, SALE
AND DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS
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(13) PUBLIC HEARING
a. PUBLIC HEARING - INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO SIGNAL HILL PETROLEUM, INC.
Summary:
Form of Notice: Notice was published in the Signal Tribune newspaper per Government Code Section 65091 (a)(4) on March 4, 2022; and notice was posted in accordance with Signal Hill Municipal Code Section 1.08.010 on March 4, 2022.
Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. (SHP) is requesting the renewal of its pipeline franchise to continue operating its pipelines, appurtenances, and other facilities within the City’s right-of-way. At the Council meeting of February 22, 2022, the City Council adopted a resolution declaring its intent to grant a 15-year franchise to SHP and set a public hearing for March 22, 2022. Staff has prepared an ordinance for Council consideration.
Recommendation:
Introduce an ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, GRANTING TO SIGNAL HILL PETROLEUM, INCORPORATED
THE INTERESTS, RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND DUTIES TO LAY AND USE
PIPES AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING
OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR ANY AND ALL LAWFUL
PURPOSES UNDER AND ALONG THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS,
AND PLACES, AS THE SAME NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER EXIST, WITHIN
THIS CITY
(14) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY
SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - MEASURE W FOR FISCAL YEAR
2022-23
Summary:
The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to incorporate a list of projects and programs to be funded by the Safe, Clean Water Program (SCW) - Measure W for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE LIST OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS FOR
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FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 TO BE FUNDED BY SAFE, CLEAN WATER
PROGRAM - MEASURE W FUNDS
b. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM CONSIDERATION - REPORT ON CITIES THAT
APPROVED CANNABIS OPERATIONS WITHOUT A BALLOT MEASURE
Summary:
At the City Council meeting of February 22, 2022, Council Member Wilson requested and Council Member Copeland seconded the placement of a discussion item regarding the following for a future agenda: City Attorney report on cities that approved cannabis operations without a ballot measure.
Recommendation:
Provide direction to staff regarding the placement of the requested item on a future agenda.
c. CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES -
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Summary:
City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to execute seven on-call Contract Services Agreements with qualified firms on behalf of the Community Development Department:
· Two for on-call environmental analysis and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) compliance services;
· Three for on-call planning services; and
· Two for on-call landscape architecture/plan check services.
The Community Development Department utilizes these services to accomplish its annual goals as defined by the City Council in the approved annual Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Contract Services Agreement, with two additional one-year extensions, with De Novo Planning Group to provide on-call environmental analysis and CEQA compliance services, for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 annually, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Contract Services Agreement, with two additional one-year extensions, with EPD Solutions, Inc. to provide on-call environmental analysis and CEQA compliance services, for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 annually, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Contract Services Agreement, with two additional one-year extensions, with MIG to provide on-call planning services for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 annually, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
4. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Contract Services Agreement, with two additional one-year extensions, with Interwest Consulting Group Inc. to provide on-call planning services, for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 annually, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
5. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Contract Services Agreement, with two additional one-year extensions, with RRM Design Group to provide on-call planning services, for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 annually, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
6. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Contract Services Agreement, with two additional one-year extensions, with Architerra Design Group to provide on-call landscape architecture/plan check services, for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 annually, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
7. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Contract Services Agreement, with two additional one-year extensions, with David Evans and Associates Inc. to provide on-call landscape architecture/plan check services, for a not-to-exceed amount of $200,000 annually, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
d. 2021 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Summary:
Government Code Section 65400 mandates that all cities submit to their legislative bodies an annual progress report on the status of the General Plan and the progress of its implementation. In addition, the City is required to submit the annual progress report to the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and to the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
Recommendation:
Authorize staff to submit the General Plan Annual Progress Report to OPR and HCD.
(15) CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Items will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Council Member for discussion.
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a. RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR ALLEY PURPOSES AT
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 7216-017-004
Summary:
The City Council will consider approving a resolution accepting the dedication of additional public right-of-way to be used for alley purposes associated with the lot merger of property at 1991.5 Junipero also known as Assessor’s Parcel Number 7216-017-004 and 1991 Junipero Avenue.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF REAL PROPERTY FOR
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR ALLEY PURPOSES AT
ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER 7216-017-004
b. RIGHT-OF-ENTRY PERMIT FOR HERITAGE POINT PARK
Summary:
The City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager to execute a Right-of-Entry Permit between the City of Signal Hill and the City of Long Beach related to a property generally located on the west side of Cherry Avenue south of E. Burnett Street. The property is owned by the City of Long Beach and is being used as part of the Heritage Point Park project.
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute a Right-of-Entry Permit between the City of Signal Hill and the City of Long Beach, for a term of one year, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
c. PURCHASE OF PORTABLE GENERATOR EQUIPMENT
Summary:
The Public Works Department is seeking approval to purchase a portable generator utilizing Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) funds.
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to purchase one 50kW portable generator in an amount not-to-exceed $68,604.
2. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
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CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2021-22
d. 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
Summary:
The City Council will consider the continuance of the proclamation of the existence of a local emergency in response to the current public health crisis related to COVID-19. The City Council will also consider whether to continue to hold virtual meetings of all City legislative bodies, as allowed by Assembly Bill (AB) 361.
Recommendations:
1. Receive and file report regarding the continuance of the existence of a local emergency in response to COVID-19.
2. Direct all City legislative bodies to continue to hold meetings virtually and determine that such meetings are exempt from the Brown Act teleconferencing rules based on the following findings set forth in AB 361:
a. There is a Statewide state of emergency in effect in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and
b. State or local officials have imposed or recommended measures to promote social distancing.
3. Direct staff, no later than 30 days after the City Council approves the recommended action, to report back on the state-proclaimed state of emergency so that City Council may reconsider the circumstances of the emergency and, if appropriate, make findings to continue to hold virtual meetings of City legislative bodies pursuant to AB 361. e. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AND MONTHLY TRANSACTION REPORT Summary:
The Schedule of Investments is a listing of all surplus funds invested for both the City and the Successor Agency to the former Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency as of the date shown on the report. The monthly transaction report provides the changes in investments for the prior month.
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
f. WARRANT REGISTER DATED MARCH 22, 2022
Summary:
The Warrant Register is a listing of all general disbursements issued since the
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prior warrant register, and warrants to be released upon City Council approval.
Recommendation:
Authorize payment of the Warrant Register dated March 22, 2022. g. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Summary:
Regular Meeting of March 8, 2022.
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes.
(16) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
MAYOR JONES
(17) ADJOURNMENT
Tonight’s meeting will be adjourned to the next regular meeting of the Signal Hill City Council to be held on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. via video and teleconference. Instructions to participate in the meeting will be provided on the meeting agenda.
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