CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
STAFF REPORT
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal
Hill, California 90755-3799
12/12/2023
AGENDA ITEM
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CARLO TOMAINO
CITY MANAGER
BY: MATTHEW E. RICHARDSON
CITY ATTORNEY
SUBJECT:
ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-11-1545 ADDING CHAPTERS 5.06 (SIDEWALK VENDING), 5.36 (MOBILE FOOD VENDING), 8.58 (VACANT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE), 9.65 (MEDIAN ISLANDS), 9.66 (CATALYTIC CONVERTERS), AND
9.67 (SPEED CONTESTS); AMENDING CHAPTERS 5.14 (FILMING ACTIVITIES), 8.13 (ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION), 9.08 (CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PLACES), 9.18 (LOUD
OR UNRULY PARTIES, GATHERINGS AND OTHER DISTURBANCES OF THE PEACE), 1.01 (CODE ADOPTION), 12.14 (CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY), 1.14 (MUNICIPAL ELECTION), 2.04 (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER), 2.08 (COUNCIL MEETINGS), 2.80 (PERSONNEL
RULES FOR CLASSIFIED AND NON-CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES), OF THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE OPERATION OF THE CITY;
AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE AS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Summary:
In a proactive initiative to modernize the Signal Hill (“City”) Municipal Code, City staff and the City Attorney’s office have worked together to identify portions of the City’s Municipal Code requiring updates to conform with State law and integrate best practices. This collaborative effort has resulted in amendments and new additions to the City’s Municipal Code including, but not limited to, code enforcement, vending regulations, health and safety, and other updates tailored to fit the community’s evolving needs. These updates to the Municipal Code are presented to the City Council in one comprehensive omnibus ordinance.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 2 Community Safety: Maintain Community Safety by supporting public safety services and increasing emergency preparedness.
Goal No. 3 Economic & Downtown Development: Improve the local economy, support local CITY OF SIGNAL HILL Page 1 of 3 Printed on 12/7/2023
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Goal No. 3 Economic & Downtown Development: Improve the local economy, support local businesses, and create a vibrant downtown core.
Goal No. 4 Infrastructure: Maintain and improve the City’s physical infrastructure, water system, and recreational spaces.
Goal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention systems, and processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
Recommendation:
Adopt Ordinance No. 2023-11-1545, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL Hill, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.06 (SIDEWALK VENDING), 5.36 (MOBILE FOOD VENDING), 8.58 (VACANT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE), 9.65 (MEDIAN ISLANDS), 9.66 (CATALYTIC CONVERTERS), AND
9.67 (SPEED CONTESTS); AMENDING CHAPTERS 5.14 (FILMING ACTIVITIES), 8.13 (ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION), 9.08 (CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PLACES), 9.18 (LOUD OR UNRULY PARTIES, GATHERINGS AND OTHER DISTURBANCES OF THE PEACE), 1.01 (CODE ADOPTION), 12.14 (CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY), 1.14 (MUNICIPAL ELECTION), 2.04 (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER), 2.08 (COUNCIL MEETINGS), 2.80 (PERSONNEL RULES FOR CLASSIFIED AND NON-CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES), AND 21.28 (TIME OF PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL CONTROLS) OF THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE OPERATION OF THE CITY; AND FINDING
THE ORDINANCE AS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with this action.
Background and Analysis:
At the November 14, 2023, City Council meeting, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2023-11 -1545. Ordinance No. 2023-11-1545 is now presented for second reading and adoption. Upon adoption, the City Clerk will cause a Notice of Exemption under State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines § 15061 (b)(3) to be filed as authorized by CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines. Further, the City Clerk will certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the summary of the ordinance to be published in a newspaper, post the ordinance in accordance with Section 1.08.010, and post the ordinance on the City’s website.
A summary of the Ordinance was posted in accordance with SHMC 1.08.010 and published in the Signal Tribune newspaper on November 17, 2023. Upon adoption of the Ordinance, the summary will be posted in accordance with SHMC 1.08.010 and published in the Signal Tribune newspaper.
Ordinance No. 2023-11-1545 will be published in its entirety on the City website.
Attachment:
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A. Ordinance No. 2023-11-1545
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