2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL
May 28, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in the Council Chamber on May 28, 2024.
(1) CALL TO ORDER – 6:01 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR LORI WOODS
VICE MAYOR EDWARD WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER TINA HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER KEIR JONES
ABSENT: NONE
(3) CLOSED SESSION
a. A CLOSED SESSION WILL BE HELD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6, CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS.
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE: MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER.
REPRESENTED EMPLOYEES: ALL EMPLOYEES.
EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATIONS: SIGNAL HILL EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION AND SIGNAL HILL POLICE OFFICER’S ASSOCIATION.
b. 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 PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
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NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1
(4) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS There was no public business from the floor.
(5) RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN to recess to closed session.
(6) RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING – 7:09 P.M.
(7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Woods and special guest Adam Bahr led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
(8) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney reported on closed session items; there was no reportable action taken. (9) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Joe Holliday, Signal Hill resident and member of the Signal Hill Historical Society addressed the City Council and announced the Historic Neighborhood Walking Tour on Saturday, June 1 at 9:00 a.m.
Mary Gonzales, Signal Hill resident addressed the City Council regarding the public meeting on June 4 at 6:00 p.m. to receive comments on the Environmental Impact Report for the Signal Hill Petroleum Drill Sites Conditional Use Permit.
Gina Rose, Signal Hill resident addressed the City Council regarding parking citations. (10) COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
(11) PRESENTATIONS
a. A STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FROM ALVARADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY LEADING THE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIOUSLY PRESIDING OVER THE MEETING WITH THE GAVEL. MAYOR WOODS WILL THEN ACKNOWLEDGE AND RECOGNIZE THE STUDENT.
Mayor Woods presented agenda item 11a.
b. THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECOGNIZE THE SPONSORS FOR THE CITY CENTENNIAL.
Mayor Woods presented agenda item 11b.
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Council Member Jones left the Council Chamber at 7:22 p.m. and returned at 7:26 p.m.
c. MAYOR WOODS WILL PRESENT A PROCLAMATION TO CITY CLERK
DARITZA GONZALEZ AND SENIOR DEPUTY CITY CLERK KIM BOLES IN RECOGNITION OF PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK, MAY 5 THROUGH MAY 11, 2024.
Mayor Woods presented agenda item 11c.
d. MAYOR WOODS WILL PRESENT A PROCLAMATION TO THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT BUILDING SAFETY DIVISION IN
RECOGNITION OF MAY AS NATIONAL BUILDING SAFETY MONTH.
Mayor Woods presented agenda item 11d.
e. MAYOR WOODS WILL PRESENT A PROCLAMATION TO THE SIGNAL HILL
PUBLIC WORKS STAFF IN RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC WORKS WEEK, MAY 20-24, 2024.
Mayor Woods presented agenda item 11e.
Council Member Copeland left the Council Chamber at 7:51 p.m. and returned at 7:53 p.m.
(12) PUBLIC HEARING
a. PUBLIC HEARING - INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCES TO ADJUST CITY
COUNCIL, CITY CLERK, AND CITY TREASURER COMPENSATION, AND A
RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY IMPLEMENTING A PROCEDURE FOR
THE PERIODIC REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL, CITY CLERK, AND CITY
TREASURER COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT
Mayor Woods invited members of the public to comment on the compensation adjustment at 7:49 p.m.
There was no public comment.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-05-1546, adjusting compensation for City Council Members in accordance with State law; introduce Ordinance No. 2024-05-1547, adjusting compensation for City Clerk and City Treasurer in accordance with State law; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-05-6800, adopting a policy implementing a procedure for the periodic review of City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer.
Introduce Ordinance No. 2024-05-1546, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, ADJUSTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW
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Introduce Ordinance No. 2024-05-1547, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, ADJUSTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY CLERK AND CITY
TREASURER IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-05-6800, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A POLICY IMPLEMENTING A PROCEDURE FOR
THE PERIODIC REVIEW OF CITY COUNCIL, CITY CLERK, AND CITY
TREASURER COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
VICE MAYOR WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
(13) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING AUTHORIZED GRANT AGENTS FOR THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE GOVERNOR’S
OFFICE
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN to adopt Resolution No. 2024-05-6801 designating the City Manager, Finance Director, Deputy Finance Director, and Emergency Management Coordinator, on behalf of the City, to be authorized agents to engage with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Governor's Office of Emergency Services regarding grants applied for by the City of Signal Hill.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-05-6801, entitled:
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER, FINANCE DIRECTOR, DEPUTY
FINANCE DIRECTOR, AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR,
ON BEHALF OF THE CITY, TO BE THE AUTHORIZED AGENTS TO ENGAGE
WITH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY AND THE
GOVERNOR’S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES REGARDING GRANTS
APPLIED FOR BY THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
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The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
VICE MAYOR WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
(14) CONSENT CALENDAR
a. RESOLUTION DECLARING FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF A PAVEMENT
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM RELATED TO IMPROVEMENTS ON CHERRY
AVENUE AND JESSIE NELSON CIRCLE PURSUANT TO A PUBLIC WORKS
CONTRACT WITH EXCEL PAVING COMPANY
b. APPROVE A FEE WAIVER REQUEST FROM THE SPRINGS OF HOPE
GRIEF CARE CENTER (SPRINGS OF HOPE) FOR A PRIVATE MEMORIAL EVENT
c. CONTRACT AMENDMENT REGISTER DATED MAY 28, 2024
d. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AND MONTHLY TRANSACTION REPORT e. WARRANT REGISTER DATED MAY 28, 2024
f. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES to approve the Consent Calendar.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
VICE MAYOR WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
(15) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
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a. MAYOR WOODS AND VICE MAYOR WILSON WILL REPORT ON THEIR
ATTENDANCE AT THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF
GOVERNMENTS REGIONAL CONFERENCE AND GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON MAY 1-3 2024; AND MAYOR WOODS AND VICE MAYOR WILSON WILL
REPORT ON THEIR ATTENDANCE AT THE CALIFORNIA CONTRACT
CITIES ANNUAL MUNICIPAL SEMINAR ON MAY 15-19, 2024.
Council Member Jones commented on the Pride Parade on May 19 and thanked Chief Byerley for participating in the parade with him; commented on the evening event at the Library last week commemorating Harvey Milk Day, and thanked staff for organizing.
Vice Mayor Wilson commented on his recent attendance at the SCAG and California Contract Cities conferences.
Mayor Woods commented on her recent attendance at the SCAG and California Contract Cities conferences; and announced that she will be leaving town unexpectedly, returning by the next City Council meeting, and the Vice Mayor will be available if necessary.
(16) ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND to adjourn tonight's meeting to the next regular meeting of the Signal Hill City Council on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MAYOR WOODS adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.
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LORI Y. WOODS
MAYOR
Attest:
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DARITZA GONZALEZ
CITY CLERK
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