2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
WELCOMES YOU TO A REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY MEETING
June 28, 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 Successor Agency, 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 Successor Agency, 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.
To view or listen to the meeting live at 7:00 p.m.:
• City of Signal Hill website at www.cityofsignalhill.org, select the City Council Meetings Link from the home page.
• Charter Spectrum Channel 3 or Frontier FiOS Channel 38. • Call (408) 638-0968 (audio only) and enter meeting ID: 881-4793-6648, press # when prompted to provide participant ID, and enter passcode: 374778. If you would like to make a public comment, please notify the meeting host by pressing *9 on the telephone keypad.
City Council as Successor Agency Regular June 28, 2022
To view and participate (closed session at 6:00 p.m. and regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.):
• In-person: Council Chambers of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California.
• Visit https://zoom.us/j/88147936648 on your desktop computer or laptop and enter passcode: 374778; or
• Visit www.zoom.us on your desktop computer or laptop, click on “Join a Meeting”, and enter meeting ID: 881-4793-6648 and passcode: 374778 when prompted; or • Download the app from the app store if you are using a smart phone and enter meeting ID: 881-4793-6648 and passcode: 374778 when prompted. • Please note that you will be placed in a “listen only” mode and your video feed will not be shared with the Successor Agency or public. If you would like to make a public comment, please notify the meeting host by raising your virtual hand (see hand icon at bottom of screen) and you will be invited to speak when the Successor Agency is taking public comments. Please do not simultaneously use a microphone through Zoom and a cellphone/telephone. That combination results in audio problems for all participants.
• 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 City Clerk at [email protected] not later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.
Written comments will be provided electronically to the Successor Agency and attached to the meeting minutes. Written comments will not be read into the record. • The City is not responsible for meeting disruptions or technical difficulties; however, if you are disconnected, please repeat the steps above.
The City of Signal Hill thanks you in advance for taking all precautions to prevent spreading the COVID-19 virus.
Successor Agency Members receive no compensation.
(1) CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
CHAIR JONES
VICE CHAIR HANSEN
MEMBER COPELAND
MEMBER WILSON
MEMBER WOODS
(3) 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)
City Council as Successor Agency Regular June 28, 2022
(4) ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER REPORT
a. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING INVESTMENT POLICIES
Summary:
The City's Investment Policy is intended to provide guidelines for the prudent investment of the City's available resources and outline the policies for maximizing the efficiency of the City's cash management process. The ultimate goal of an Investment Policy is to enhance the economic status of the City while protecting its pooled cash. In accordance with California Government Code Section 53646(a), an annual rendering of the City’s Investment Policy shall be presented to the City Council for consideration. As part of this year’s adoption, the City Council will consider adding two additional investment options to provide greater diversification of the City’s investment portfolio. In addition, the City Council as Successor Agency will consider adoption of a companion policy addressing Successor Agency funds.
Recommendations:
City Council: Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ITS INVESTMENT POLICY FOR PUBLIC FUNDS Successor Agency: Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF SIGNAL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ITS INVESTMENT POLICY FOR
PUBLIC FUNDS
(5) CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Items will be acted upon by the Successor Agency at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by an Agency Member for discussion. a. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Summary:
Regular Meeting of June 14, 2022.
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes.
City Council as Successor Agency Regular June 28, 2022
(6) SUCCESSOR AGENCY AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
MEMBER WOODS
MEMBER WILSON
MEMBER COPELAND
VICE CHAIR HANSEN
CHAIR JONES
(7) ADJOURNMENT
Tonight’s meeting will be adjourned in memory of longtime Signal Hill resident Bob Long. This meeting will be adjourned to the annual meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency to be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, 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 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.
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.