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
June 14, 2022
* * * Pursuant to Government Code Section 54953 (as amended by AB 361) and City Council Resolution No. 2020-03-6557, this meeting will be conducted using a hybrid meeting format in which members of the City Council, members of the public, and City staff may physically attend the meeting or virtually participate by audio and/or video. To protect members of the City Council, members of the public, and City staff, face masks are encouraged but not required. The City will evaluate the current circumstances before each meeting to decide if it is safe to change COVID-19 safety protocols. * * * 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.
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• City of Signal Hill website at www.cityofsignalhill.org, select the City Council Meetings Link from the home page.
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• In-person: Council Chambers of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California.
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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 – 7:00 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
(3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(4) 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)
(5) COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
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(6) PRESENTATIONS
a. COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER WILL PROVIDE A PRESENTATION AND
MAYOR JONES WILL PRESENT A PROCLAMATION TO ANDY PEREZ,
REPRESENTING THE LGBTQ CENTER LONG BEACH, IN RECOGNITION OF MAY 22 AS HARVEY MILK DAY AND THE MONTH OF JUNE AS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, AND QUEER PRIDE MONTH.
b. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGER WILL PROVIDE A PRESENTATION OF SEVERAL OF THE GRANT RECIPIENTS FOR THE COVID-19
MICROBUSINESS RECOVERY GRANT PROGRAM.
c. CITY MANAGER WILL PROVIDE A PRESENTATION ABOUT
COVID-19-RELATED COMMUNITY UPDATES.
(7) ORDINANCE
a. ORDINANCE AMENDING SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1.14 -
MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Summary:
City Council will consider amending Signal Hill Municipal Code Chapter 1.14 - Municipal Election to be consistent with the language in the City Charter, as modified as a result of the implementation of Measure N as approved by voters in 2019.
Recommendation:
Introduce an ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 1.14 OF THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL
CODE - MUNICIPAL ELECTION
(8) PUBLIC HEARING
a. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION ORDERING THE INCREASE, LEVY AND
ASSESSMENT FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO.1 (LLMD); AND IF THE INCREASE FAILS, ADOPT
RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO INCREASE LAST YEAR’S LEVY BY CPI AND
SET A DATE FOR A NEW PUBLIC HEARING
Summary:
Form of Notice: Notices and ballots were delivered to LLMD residents by mail on April 27, 2022; notice was published in the Signal Tribune newspaper per Government Code Section 65091 (a)(4) on June 3, 2022; and notice was posted in accordance with Signal Hill Municipal Code Section 1.08.010 on June 3, 2022.
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The City Council will conduct a public hearing for the proposed increased assessment for the LLMD and order ballots to be opened and counted by the City Clerk. If a majority protest does not exist, the City Council will consider upholding the results of the ballot measure and approve a resolution ordering the levy of the new assessment.
If a majority protest does exist, the City Council will direct staff to initiate a new 10-day public hearing to occur on June 28, 2022, and will consider approving a revised Engineer’s Report.
Recommendations:
1. Open the public hearing, receive public testimony, and request the City Clerk to report on the ballots received during the 45-day notice period up to the public hearing.
2. Close the public hearing and direct the City Clerk to tabulate and report the results of the ballot measure. Any member of the public will be permitted to view the tabulation if requested. The ballots are weighted by the amount assessed and a simple majority will determine the passing or failing of the proposed assessment.
3. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE PROPERTY OWNER
PROTEST BALLOT PROCEEDING CONDUCTED FOR THE LEVY OF
INCREASED ASSESSMENTS WITHIN LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, AND APPROVING CERTAIN RELATED
ACTIONS
4. If a majority protest does not exist, adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE RESULTS OF A PUBLIC HEARING,
APPROVING INCREASED ASSESSMENTS FOR THE LANDSCAPE AND
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1, CONFIRMING THE
ENGINEER’S REPORT, THE ASSESSMENT DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENTS RELATED THERETO, OVERRULING ALL PROTESTS
CONCERNING THE ASSESSMENTS, AND APPROVING THE LEVY AND
COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS COMMENCING IN FISCAL YEAR
2022-23
5. If a majority protest does exist, adopt the following resolutions, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE PREPARATION OF AN ENGINEER’S
REPORT FOR THE LEVY AND COLLECTION OF ASSESSMENTS IN
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
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CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
6. If a majority protest does exist, set the public hearing for June 28, 2022. (9) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
Summary:
The next General Municipal Election is scheduled for November 8, 2022.
Resolutions must be adopted which call and give notice of holding the election, request that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors render services, and document regulations for candidate statements. The resolutions presented for adoption are required by the California Elections Code.
Recommendations:
1. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING OF A
GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 8, 2022, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS AS
REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA RELATING TO CHARTER CITIES
2. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON NOVEMBER 8, 2022, WITH THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT TO § 10403 OF THE
ELECTIONS CODE
3. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR
ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2022
4. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 97-01-4725 REGARDING THE
CONDUCT OF A SPECIAL RUNOFF ELECTION FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES
IN THE EVENT OF A TIE VOTE AT ANY MUNICIPAL ELECTION AND
RESOLVING ANY TIE VOTE SHALL BE BROKEN BY LOT
(10) 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. a. CONTRACT AMENDMENT REGISTER DATED JUNE 14, 2022
Summary:
The Contract Amendment Register is a listing of proposed contract amendments eligible for streamlined processing based upon the following criteria as documented in the City’s Purchasing Policy:
· Funds have been authorized as part of the adopted fiscal year Operating Budget;
· Staff are satisfied with the goods/services received to date; and · City Manager has reviewed and approved each amendment for streamlined processing.
Two contract amendments are being presented for City Council consideration.
The amendments were prepared in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Recommendation:
Authorize the Contract Amendment Register dated June 14, 2022. b. 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
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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. c. WARRANT REGISTER DATED JUNE 14, 2022
Summary:
The Warrant Register is a listing of all general disbursements issued since the prior warrant register, and warrants to be released upon City Council approval.
Recommendation:
Authorize payment of the Warrant Register dated June 14, 2022. d. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Summary:
Regular Meeting of May 24, 2022 and Adjourned Regular Meeting of May 26, 2022.
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes.
(11) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
MAYOR JONES
(12) ADJOURNMENT
Tonight’s meeting will be adjourned to the next regular meeting of the Signal Hill City Council to be held on Tuesday, 28, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. (hybrid meeting format, including in-person, and video and teleconference participation options). Instructions to participate in the meeting will be provided on the meeting agenda.
CITIZEN PARTICIPATION
Routine matters are handled most quickly and efficiently if contact is made with the City department directly concerned. However, if you would like to request that a matter be
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presented for City Council consideration, you may do so by writing to the City Council, City Clerk, or City Manager. The deadline for agenda items is 12 noon on the Tuesday preceding the Council and Agency meetings. The complete agenda, including back up materials is available on the City website on the Friday preceding the meeting.
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