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 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 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.
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 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 Council 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 City Council 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 City Council 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.
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
City Council Regular June 28, 2022
(6) PRESENTATIONS
a. COMMUNITY SERVICES MANAGER WILL MAKE A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE UPCOMING CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES.
b. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR WILL PROVIDE A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE STATE WATER CONSERVATION EMERGENCY REGULATIONS.
c. PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR WILL PROVIDE A PRESENTATION ABOUT THE PROGRESS OF SB 1383 - SHORT-LIVED CLIMATE POLLUTANTS
(ORGANIC WASTE COLLECTION).
(7) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE APPROVING THE PROPOSED MILITARY
EQUIPMENT USE POLICY
Summary:
Notice was published in the Signal Tribune newspaper per Government Code Section 65091 (a)(4) on June 10 and June 17, 2022; and notice was posted in accordance with Signal Hill Municipal Code Section 1.08.010 on June 10, 2022.
The City Council will conduct a public hearing and consider adopting a policy to establish the use of military equipment and equipment deemed to be military in nature by the Signal Hill Police Department.
Recommendation:
Introduce an ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICY NO. 709
(MILITARY EQUIPMENT POLICY) IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481
b. PUBLIC HEARING - ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 8.14 TO TITLE 8 OF
THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SINGLE-USE
FOODWARE ACCESSORIES AND STANDARD CONDIMENTS
Summary:
Form of Notice: Notice was published in the Signal Tribune newspaper per Government Code Section 65091 (a)(4) on June 17, 2022; and notice was posted in accordance with Signal Hill Municipal Code Section 1.08.010 on June 17, 2022.
On October 5, 2021, Assembly Bill 1276 (Chapter 505, Statutes of 2021) (AB 1276) was signed into law, regulating the distribution of single-use foodware accessories and condiments to consumers. Included in the provisions of AB
City Council Regular June 28, 2022
1276 is the requirement that the City authorize an enforcement agency by June 1, 2022. To comply, staff is proposing the addition of Chapter 8.14 to the Signal Hill Municipal Code.
Recommendation:
Introduce an ordinance, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.14 TO TITLE 8 OF THE SIGNAL HILL
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO SINGLE-USE FOODWARE ACCESSORIES
AND STANDARD CONDIMENTS
c. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION AMENDING THE UNIFORM SCHEDULE
OF CITY SERVICE FEES AND CHARGES
Summary:
Form of Notice: Notice was published in the Signal Tribune newspaper per Government Code Section 65091(a)(4) on June 10 and 17, 2022; and notice was posted in accordance with Signal Hill Municipal Code Section 1.08.010 on June 10, 2022.
On May 26, 2022, the City Council reviewed the proposed updates to the City’s Uniform Schedule of Service Fees and Charges as part of the Budget Workshop. Based on the information presented, the City Council directed staff to update existing fees and charges and proceed with a public hearing to consider adoption of the City’s amended Uniform Schedule of Service Fees and Charges.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2021-08-6632, AMENDING THE
UNIFORM SCHEDULE OF SERVICE FEES AND CHARGES
(8) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. FISCAL YEARS 2022-24 CHILDREN’S HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENTS Summary:
Contract Service Agreements have been prepared for Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital and The Children’s Clinic to continue providing supplemental funding for health and hospitalization care to uninsured and underinsured children of low-income Signal Hill families for the next two years.
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement
City Council Regular June 28, 2022
between the City and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, for a two-year term, with a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement between the City and The Children’s Clinic, for a two-year term, with a not-to-exceed amount of $10,000, in a form approved by the City Attorney. b. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2022-23 PROPOSITION A TRANSPORTATION
PROGRAMS AND CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENTS
Summary:
Annually, the City receives Proposition A revenues to be utilized for transportation-related programs. A written request for funding approval must be submitted to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for all new and ongoing projects. Contract Service Agreements have been prepared for Long Beach Public Transportation Company (Long Beach Transit) to provide Dial-A-Lift and Fixed Route Bus services and Administrative Services Cooperative, Inc. (ASC) to provide Dial-A-Taxi services.
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a request to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority for FY 2022-23 Proposition A Transportation Programs based upon the estimated funding allocation of $283,417.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement between the City, Global Paratransit, Inc., and Long Beach Transit, for a one-year term, in the amount of $28,526 for the Dial-A-Lift service, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement between the City and Long Beach Transit, for a one-year term, in the amount of $57,024 for the Fixed Route Bus Services, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement between the City and ASC, for a two-year term, in a not-to-exceed amount of $44,000 to provide Dial-A-Taxi services, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
5. Adopt a resolution, 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 2022-23
City Council Regular June 28, 2022
c. ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF LONG BEACH
Summary:
City Council will consider an agreement with the City of Long Beach Animal Control Services Bureau for contract animal control services. The agreement includes a two-year term from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024, and provides for two two-year term amendments.
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract Services Agreement between the cities of Signal Hill and Long Beach, in an amount not-to-exceed $122,422 for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-2023, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
d. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 Summary:
The City Council will consider adopting the first year of a biennial budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23. The City Council reviewed the proposed FY 2022-23 (Year 1) Operating and Capital Budget (Operating Budget) at a budget workshop held on May 26, 2022. The Operating Budget, as presented, is structurally balanced per City policy. In addition, the City Council will consider a resolution adopting the annual appropriations limit for Year 1 known as the Gann limit.
Recommendations:
1. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 AND APPROVING THE ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24
2. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-23
City Council Regular June 28, 2022
CALL THE CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
CHAIR JONES
VICE CHAIR HANSEN
MEMBER COPELAND
MEMBER WILSON
MEMBER WOODS
e. 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
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY
f. RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INVESTMENT
POLICY STATEMENT FOR THE OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT
(OPEB) TRUST FUND
Summary:
The City Council will consider approving an amendment to the investment policy statement for the OPEB/Pension Section 115 Trust fund to change the
City Council Regular June 28, 2022
investment allocation from balanced to moderate growth to take advantage of current investment market strategies.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE INVESTMENT POLICY STATEMENT FOR THE OPEB/PENSION SECTION 115 TRUST FUND
(9) 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. WAIVE THE READING OF ORDINANCES IN FULL AND AUTHORIZE
READING BY TITLE ONLY
Summary:
The recommended action waives reading of ordinances in full and authorizes reading by title only. The purpose of this item is to help streamline the Council meeting process, to avoid unnecessary delay and to allow more time for substantive discussion of items on the agenda.
Recommendation:
Waive the reading of all ordinances. Wherein the titles appear on the public agenda; said titles shall be determined to have been read by title, and further reading is waived.
b. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2022-06-1534 AMENDING SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 1.14 - MUNICIPAL ELECTION
Summary:
Ordinance No. 2022-06-1534 was introduced at the City Council meeting of June 14, 2022 and is now presented for adoption.
Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 2022-06-1534, 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
City Council Regular June 28, 2022
c. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING THE CITY-WIDE PAY SCHEDULE,
MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION, AND PART-TIME SALARY SCHEDULE TO
REFLECT COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT INCREASES
Summary:
The City Council will consider adopting a City-wide pay schedule as required by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), reflecting the implementation of cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increases previously approved in the 2021-2024 Police Officers’ Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and the 2021-2024 Signal Hill Employees’ Association MOU. The City Council will also consider adopting the Management Resolution and the Part-time Salary Schedule to align positions approved for COLA increases in the Signal Hill Employees’ Association MOU. The effective date of the COLA increases is July 2, 2022.
Recommendations:
1. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02-6664, APPROVING
AND ADOPTING A CITY-WIDE PAY SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS)
2. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2022-02-6663, REVISING
MANAGEMENT SALARY RANGES TO UPDATE THE SALARY FOR THE
CITY MANAGER AND MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND TO
CORRESPOND WITH CHANGES TO THE SIGNAL HILL EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
3. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SALARY RANGES FOR HOURLY, PART-TIME
EMPLOYEES PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NUMBER
2021-11-6653, TO CORRESPOND WITH CHANGES TO THE SIGNAL HILL EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
City Council Regular June 28, 2022
d. AGREEMENT BETWEEN CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LONG BEACH
AND THE SIGNAL HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT FOR THE USE OF THE
FIRING RANGE
Summary:
The City Council will consider authorizing the City Manager and the Police Chief to enter into an agreement with the California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) Police Department for the use of the City’s firing range facility.
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager and Police Chief to enter into a Facility Use Agreement with CSULB for the use of the Signal Hill Police Department firing range, for a three-year term, in a form approved by the City Attorney. 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 JUNE 28, 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 28, 2022. g. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Summary:
Regular Meeting of June 14, 2022 and Special Meeting of June 20, 2022.
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes.
City Council Regular June 28, 2022
(10) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
MAYOR JONES
(11) ADJOURNMENT
Tonight’s meeting will be adjourned in memory of longtime Signal Hill resident Bob Long. The next regular meeting of the Signal Hill City Council will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 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 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.