2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL
February 28, 2023
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person and via video/teleconference on February 28, 2023 pursuant to the provisions of Government Code Section 54953 (as amended by AB 361).
(1) CALL TO ORDER – 7:01 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR TINA HANSEN
VICE MAYOR LORI WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER KEIR JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER EDWARD WILSON
ABSENT: NONE
(3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(4) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Erin, Signal Hill resident, commented on the Signal Hill Self Storage facility in Signal Hill.
(5) COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
(6) PRESENTATIONS
a. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES FROM AMERICAN UNIVERSITY HEALTH
SCIENCES WILL PROVIDE A PRESENTATION ON THE PROPER USE AND
DISPOSAL OF NEEDLES FOR PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS AND
NARCOTICS.
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b. CHRIS GARNER, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE LONG BEACH UTILITIES
DEPARTMENT WILL PROVIDE A PRESENTATION ON THE STATUS OF
NATURAL GAS COMMODITY PRICES STATEWIDE, IMPACTS TO
CUSTOMERS’ GAS BILLS, AND BILL ASSISTANCE AND PAYMENT PLAN OPTIONS MADE AVAILABLE TO CUSTOMERS.
c. THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT WILL PROVIDE A BRIEF
OVERVIEW OF THE UPCOMING LIBRARY PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH.
d. MAYOR HANSEN WILL PRESENT A PROCLAMATION TO OUTGOING CITY CLERK, CARMEN BROOKS.
Samuel Kori, Stephen Aniceto, Elnaz Salmasi, Shadi Saberi, American University Health Sciences students, presented agenda item 6a; Chris Garner, General Manager of the Long Beach Utilities Department presented agenda item 6b; Community Services Director presented agenda item 6c; and Mayor Hansen presented agenda item 6d.
(7) ORDINANCE
a. ADOPTION OF THE 2023 STREET TREE MASTER PLAN, APPROVAL OF AN
UPDATE TO THE STREET TREE POLICY AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING A PORTION OF CHAPTER 12.05 OF THE SIGNAL
HILL MUNICIPAL CODE
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON and seconded by VICE MAYOR WOODS receive, file, and adopt the 2023 Street Tree Master Plan; amend the existing Street Tree Policy; and introduce Ordinance No. 2023-03-1543.
Ordinance No. 2023-03-1543, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SECTION 12.05.040 OF CHAPTER 12.05 OF THE
SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO NEW STREET TREE
PLANTING
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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(8) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. SCHEDULE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION,
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, AND CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON to approve the proposed recruitment schedule.
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. APPOINTMENT OF INTERIM CHIEF OF POLICE
Mayor Hansen invited Jonathan Arnold to speak.
Mr. Arnold thanked the City Council and looks forward to serving the City.
Erin, Signal Hill resident, asked a question regarding agenda item 8b.
City Manager and Vice Mayor Woods addressed Erin's question.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by VICE MAYOR WOODS to determine an interim assignment to the vacant position of Chief of Police is a necessity for the secure, ongoing operations of the Police Department and that the position of Chief of Police requires specialized skills; in accordance with CalPERS regulations, authorize the appointment of Jonathan Arnold to a limited-term appointment as Interim Chief of Police to end on the date immediately preceding the date on which the permanent replacement for the vacant position of Chief of Police commences his or her employment or, if earlier, the date that this appointment is terminated by the City Council or Jonathan Arnold, as being in the best interest of the City and the Police Department; authorize the City Manager or designee to enter into an employment agreement with Jonathan Arnold as Interim Chief of Police in a form approved by the City Attorney; and adopt Resolution No. 2023-02-6729.
Resolution No. 2023-02-6729, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING JONATHAN ARNOLD AS THE INTERIM CHIEF February 28, 2023
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OF POLICE UNDER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(h)
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
c. FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 MID-YEAR BUDGET REVIEW
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by VICE MAYOR WOODS to adopt Resolution No. 2023-02-6730.
Resolution No. 2023-02-6730, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, AUTHORIZING MID-YEAR BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2022-23 ANNUAL OPERATING AND
CAPITAL BUDGET
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
d. IN-PERSON MEETINGS FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS AND APPOINTED
COMMISSIONERS
The City Council provided staff with direction to conduct City Council and Commission meetings under AB 2449, discontinue the emergency proclamation, and allow for virtual participation by members of the public. (9) CONSENT CALENDAR
a. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AND MONTHLY TRANSACTION REPORT b. WARRANT REGISTER DATED FEBRUARY 28, 2023
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c. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER WILSON and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES to approve the Consent Calendar.
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
(10) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
Council Member WIlson commented on the Long Beach bulldog contest he attended.
Council Member Copeland thanked the City Clerk for her service.
Council Member Jones reminded the public about the Women's History Month flag raising on March 2 and reported on his attendance at the League of California Cities LGBTQ Caucus on February 28, 2023.
Council Member Wilson requested tonight's meeting be adjourned in appreciation of City Clerk Carmen Brooks.
Mayor Hansen reminded Council Member Wilson about a text message regarding the upcoming Sanitation District meeting.
(11) ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by VICE MAYOR WOODS to adjourn tonight's meeting in appreciation of City Clerk Carmen Brooks for her service to the City. A special meeting of the Signal Hill City Council will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 6:00 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
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NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
MAYOR HANSEN adjourned the meeting at 9:26 p.m.
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TINA L. HANSEN
MAYOR
Attest:
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CARMEN R. BROOKS
CITY CLERK
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