2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL
February 14, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person and via video/teleconference on February 14, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54953 (as amended by AB 361).
(1) CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR TINA HANSEN
VICE MAYOR LORI WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER KEIR JONES
ABSENT: NONE
LATE ARRIVAL: COUNCIL MEMBER EDWARD WILSON
Council Member Wilson joined the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
(3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(4) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA There was no public business from the floor.
(5) COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
(6) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. AWARD OF CONTRACT - FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN
Mary Gonzales, Signal Hill resident, commented on agenda item 6a.
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It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Moss Adams LLP for a total not-to-exceed amount of $41,800 for a one-year term, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
b. SIGNAL HILL CITY CLERK VACANCY
Mayor Hansen invited the City Clerk to speak.
City Clerk commented on her years of service and resignation.
City Council provided direction to staff to fill the City Clerk vacancy by appointment.
c. AUTHORIZE SOLICITATION OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES TO CONDUCT A
COMPREHENSIVE FEE STUDY, DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY, AND
A COST ALLOCATION PLAN STUDY
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND to authorize the Finance Director to issue a Request for Proposals for professional consulting services for a comprehensive fee study, comprehensive development impact fee study to support a citywide impact fee program that meets the requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act (California Government Code Section 66000 et seq., also known as “AB 1600”), and a cost allocation plan study.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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d. RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1) - THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2023-24
Ms. Gonzales commented on an issue with a fire hydrant.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES to adopt Resolution No. 2023-02-6728.
Resolution No. 2023-02-6728, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 TO BE FUNDED BY SB 1 - THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
e. LOAN AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF GUNDRY RESERVOIR ROOF
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND to authorize the Mayor to execute an Inter-Fund Loan Agreement between the City’s General Fund and Water Enterprise Fund for $1.9 million at 2.5% interest and payment term of 20 years.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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(7) CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Hansen requested pulling Consent Calendar item 7a. b. CONTRACT AMENDMENT REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 14, 2023
c. WARRANT REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 14, 2023
d. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND to approve Consent Calendar items 7b through 7d.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
a. 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
Ms. Gonzales commented on agenda item 7a.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON and seconded by VICE MAYOR WOODS to receive and file report regarding the continuance of the existence of a local emergency in response to COVID-19; 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; and 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.
City Council requested a future City Manager report to discuss in-person meetings.
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The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
(8) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
City Council wished everyone a Happy Valentine's Day.
Mayor Hansen thanked Community Services Department and Signal Hill Community Foundation for organizing the Senior's Valentine's Day Bingo Luncheon and commented on the upcoming Long Beach Gas presentation at the February 28, 2023 City Council meeting.
Council Member Wilson, Mayor Hansen, and City Manager commented on scheduling a Southern California Edison presentation at an upcoming City Council meeting. (9) ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND to adjourn tonight's meeting to the next regular meeting of the Signal Hill City Council to be held on Tuesday, February 28, 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.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
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MAYOR HANSEN adjourned the meeting at 8:23 p.m.
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TINA L. HANSEN
MAYOR
Attest:
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CARMEN R. BROOKS
CITY CLERK
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