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
August 23, 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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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
(3) CLOSED SESSION
a. A CLOSED SESSION WILL BE HELD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 TO CONDUCT DEPARTMENT HEAD EVALUATIONS.
b. A CLOSED SESSION WILL BE HELD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957 REGARDING PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT.
TITLE: CITY MANAGER
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c. A CLOSED SESSION WILL BE HELD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2).
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION.
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION.
NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1
(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. MARIELA AND ISSAC SALGADO FROM RUG’IT CLEANING LOCATED AT 1679 E. 28TH STREET WILL BE PROMOTING THEIR BUSINESS AS A PART OF THE SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT.
b. MAYOR JONES WILL PRESENT A SUSTAINABILITY AWARD TO ZORA
CHUNG, CO-FOUNDER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF REJOULE, A
COMPANY WHICH RECYCLES AND REPURPOSES ELECTRIC VEHICLE
BATTERIES, AT 2888 GUNDRY AVENUE.
c. THE SIGNAL HILL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT,
HOSTED SIX CONCERTS AS PART OF THE 2022 SUMMER CONCERTS IN THE PARK SERIES.
THE CITY’S RECREATION COORDINATOR WILL PROVIDE A BRIEF
PRESENTATION ON THIS SUMMER’S CONCERTS AND MAYOR JONES
WILL RECOGNIZE VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS FOR THIS YEAR’S
SERIES.
d. THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT WILL PROVIDE A BRIEF
OVERVIEW OF THE UPCOMING RANCHOS WALK ON SATURDAY,
SEPTEMBER 10, 2022.
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(12) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. RESOLUTIONS DECLARING FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE HERITAGE
POINT PARK PROJECT (FORMERLY VIEW PARK AND STORMWATER
INFILTRATION PROJECT) AND APPROVING BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS
Summary:
Since 2013, staff has worked to advance the Heritage Point Park Project (formerly View Park and Stormwater Infiltration Project). The project has evolved over the years to reflect current community priorities, environmental sustainability goals, and available funding resources. The project was funded with a grant from the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy and City Park Development Funds. The project was recently completed by the Conservation Corps of Long Beach. Tonight, the City Council will consider the final acceptance and budget adjustments for the City’s Heritage Point Park Project.
Recommendations:
1. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING WORK TO BE COMPLETED IN
CONFORMANCE WITH THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
HERITAGE POINT PARK PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 80.15002)
(FORMERLY VIEW PARK AND STORMWATER INFILTRATION PROJECT)
IN THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THE
CONSERVATION CORPS OF LONG BEACH AND THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2. 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
b. CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 FOR THE SPRING STREET BICYCLE LANE GAP CLOSURE PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 90.18003)
Summary:
Staff is recommending approval of Change Order No. 3 to the Public Works Contract with Sequel Contractors, Inc. (SCI) for the construction of the Spring Street Bicycle Lane Gap Closure Project (Project). The Change Order revises the contract to accommodate additional contract costs due to material cost escalation for asphalt concrete, utility manhole/valve adjustments, and a time extension due to design revisions and other project delays.
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Recommendation:
Approve Change Order No. 3 to the Public Works Contract with SCI for the Project and authorize the Public Works Director to execute and administer Change Order No. 3.
c. 2022 CITYWIDE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Summary:
The Public Works Department has completed the 2022 Citywide Pavement Management Program (PMP) in accordance with California Streets and Highway Code, Section 2108.1. Agencies are required to prepare a PMP to qualify for state transportation improvement programs. Once certified by the City Engineer and approved by the City Council, the PMP is submitted to Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The PMP guides and develops the most cost-effective treatment for the overall pavement system, primarily by giving priority to preventative maintenance.
Recommendations:
1. Receive and file the Final Report - Update of Pavement Management Program - dated February 18, 2022, prepared by Bucknam Infrastructure Group, Inc.
2. Direct staff to consider the recommendations from the Final Report within the upcoming capital improvement budgets as appropriate.
3. Direct staff to pursue grant funding opportunities, as they become available, to additionally fund pavement management improvements.
(13) 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. FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR THE FRIENDS OF SIGNAL HILL LIBRARY (FOSHL) BOOK SALE
Summary:
Staff received a request from FOSHL for a fee waiver and use of Signal Hill Library Community Room, City staff costs, and supplies for the staging on Thursday, October 13, 2022, and set up and breakdown of their book sale, which will take place on Friday, October 14, 2022.
Recommendation:
Approve waiver of fees for use of Signal Hill Library Community Room, City staff costs, supplies, and allow use of space for rental and banner hanging for
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program advertisement.
b. CONTRACT AMENDMENT REGISTER DATED AUGUST 23, 2022
Summary:
The Contract Amendment Register is a listing of proposed contract amendments and project change orders 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.
One contract amendment is being presented for City Council consideration. The amendment was prepared in a form approved by the City Attorney.
One Change Order is being presented for City Council consideration (Change Orders No. 1 and 2 were approved as part of original contract contingency amount and are attached as a reference).
Recommendation:
Authorize the Contract Amendment Register dated August 23, 2022. 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
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
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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. d. 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.
e. WARRANT REGISTER DATED AUGUST 23, 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 August 23, 2022. f. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Summary:
Regular Meeting of August 9, 2022.
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes.
(14) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
MAYOR JONES
(15) ADJOURNMENT
Tonight’s meeting will be adjourned to the next regular meeting of the Signal Hill City Council to be held on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. (hybrid meeting
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format, including in-person, and video and teleconference participation options).
Instructions to participate in the meeting will be provided on the meeting agenda.
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