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
June 11, 2024
The City of Signal Hill appreciates your attendance. Citizen interest provides the Council and Agency with valuable information regarding issues of the community. Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month.
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.
To view the meeting live at 7:00 p.m.:
• City of Signal Hill website at www.cityofsignalhill.org, select the City Council Meetings Link from the home page.
• Charter Spectrum Channel 74 or Frontier FiOS Channel 38.
To participate (closed session at 6:00 p.m. and regular meeting at 7:00 p.m.):
• In-person Participation: Council Chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California.
• To make a general public comment or comment on a specific agenda item, you may also submit your comment, limited to 250 words or less, to the City Clerk at [email protected] not later than 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
Written comments will be provided electronically to City Council and attached to the meeting minutes. Written comments will not be read into the record.
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City Council Members are compensated $722.18 per month. City Clerk and City Treasurer are compensated $438.22 per month.
(1) CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
MAYOR WOODS
VICE MAYOR WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
(3) CLOSED SESSION
a. 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)
NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 2
(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 ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (SPEAKERS WILL BE GIVEN THREE MINUTES FOR EACH DISTINCT ITEM) (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.
b. SIGNAL HILL TRAFFIC OFFICER JIMENEZ WILL PROVIDE A
PRESENTATION REGARDING THE USE AND REGULATION OF
ELECTRONIC BICYCLES.
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(12) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A REQUEST TO AMEND CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ONE, TWO, AND THREE OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-01,
TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND FACILITY
OPERATIONS AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND EDCO, AND TO
ADOPT AN ADDENDUM TO THE EDCO SIGNAL HILL RECYCLING AND TRANSFER FACILITY EIR SCH # 2008081009
Summary:
In 2019, EDCO Transport Services, a Limited Liability Corporation (EDCO) developed a Materials Recovery Facility and Transfer Station (MRF/TS) within city limits. EDCO and its related companies have provided waste and recycling service in the State of California since 1967. EDCO currently operates thirteen (13) materials recovery and/or transfer stations ranging in capacities from 174 tons per day to 5,000 tons per day. The current City agreement enables EDCO to process up to 1,500 tons per day, or 547,500 tons per year. EDCO pays a host fee to the City based on the percentage of tonnage collected.
EDCO is requesting to amend the Development Agreement and Facility Operations Agreements, to modify Condition of Approval (COA) Number Three of CUP 09-01 for the MRF/TS. The proposed amendment would allow an increase to the maximum permitted volume of waste that may be processed by 1,000 tons per day (tpd). If approved, the proposed change would increase the maximum allowed capacity from 1,500 tpd to 2,500 tpd. Staff negotiated an updated Development Agreement wherein EDCO pays additional host fees commensurate with the increased tonnage.
EDCO initially built the Transfer Station to accommodate an increase in tonnage processing capacity. The Transfer Processing Report (TPR) submitted annually and approved by the LEA confirms the Facility is designed with a greater than 6,000 tpd capacity and the environmental analysis conducted for this requested increase in capacity concludes that there are no added significant impacts.
Therefore, all processing would continue to occur within the existing footprint of the building. Additionally, staff proposes amending COAs one and two to update the legal language and replace an obsolete construction related condition.
Form of Notice: The City published the required Notice in the Signal Tribune newspaper per Government Code §65091(a)(4) on May 31, 2024; mailed to property owners within a 300’ radius of the subject site on May 31, 2024; and posted in accordance with Signal Hill Municipal Code Section 1.08.010 on or before May 31, 2024.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 1 Financial Stability: Ensure the city’s long-term financial stability and
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resilience.
Goal No. 3 Economic & Downtown Development: Improve the local economy, support local businesses, and create a vibrant downtown core.
Recommendations:
1. Adopt a resolution approving the amendment to the Conditional Use Permit 09-01 for the existing recycling and solid waste transfer facility, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL ONE, TWO, AND THREE OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09-01, AND ADOPTING AN
ADDENDUM TO THE EDCO SIGNAL HILL RECYCLING AND TRANSFER FACILITY EIR SCH# 2008081009 APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH
THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15162
2. Approve the amended Facility Operations Agreement.
3. Introduce Ordinance No. 2024-10-XXXX to approve the amended Development Agreement between the City of Signal Hill and EDCO entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL
HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL AND EDCO, FOR CERTAIN
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
65864 ET SEQ
b. PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT 24-02 AMENDING CHAPTER 20.58 SIGNS OF TITLE 20 ZONING OF THE SIGNAL
HILL MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH STATE AND FEDERAL
LAWS BY REMOVING LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO SIGN CONTENT,
ELECTION SIGNS, PUBLIC INFORMATION SIGNS, AND ADDING
REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY NON-COMMERCIAL SIGNS, CITYWIDE;
AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Summary:
The City’s land use and zoning regulations are contained in Title 20 (Zoning) of the Signal Hill Municipal Code. The Zoning Code carries out the policies of the General Plan by providing standards and guidelines for the orderly development of the City. Over time, amendments to the Zoning Code are necessary to clarify existing standards, implement new ones, reflect changes in law, and address evolving land use trends.
Over the past last decade, court rulings have altered the rules for City signage regulations. Recent court rulings favor content-neutral regulations, such as those
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governing a sign’s size, building materials, or lighting. Staff recommends the City Council introduce for First Reading an ordinance Amending Chapter 20.58 Signs of Title 20, pertaining to sign standards. The recommended action, if approved by the City Council, would amend the sign content requirements to be consistent with current case law.
Form of Notice: The City published the required Notice in the Signal Hill Tribune newspaper per Government Code §65091(a)(4) on May 31, 2024; and was posted in accordance with Signal Hill Municipal Code Section 1.08.010 on May 31, 2024.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
Recommendation:
1. Introduce an ordinance approving ZOA 24-02, entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL
HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
24-02, AMENDING CHAPTER 20.58 SIGNS OF TITLE 20 OF THE
SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH STATE
AND FEDERAL LAWS BY REMOVING LANGUAGE PERTAINING TO
SIGN CONTENT, ELECTION SIGNS, PUBLIC INFORMATION SIGNS,
AND ADDING REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY NON-COMMERCIAL
SIGNS, CITYWIDE; AND FINDING THE ACTION TO BE EXEMPT
FROM CEQA
(13) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Summary:
The next General Municipal Election is scheduled for November 5, 2024. Three separate resolutions must be adopted, calling for and giving notice of holding the election, requesting that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors render services, and documenting regulations for candidate statements. The California Elections Code requires the resolutions presented for adoption.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
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Recommendations:
1. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL
HILL, CALIFORNIA, CALLING AND GIVING NOTICE OF THE HOLDING
OF A GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER 5, 2024, FOR THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS
AS REQUIRED BY THE PROVISIONS OF THE LAWS OF THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA RELATING TO CHARTER CITIES
2. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL
HILL, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES TO CONSOLIDATE A GENERAL
MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD NO NOVEMBER 5, 2024, WITH
THE GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD ON THE DATE PURSUANT
TO SECTION 10403 OF THE CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS CODE
3. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL
HILL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING REGULATIONS FOR CANDIDATES
FOR ELECTIVE OFFICE PERTAINING TO CANDIDATE STATEMENTS
SUBMITTED TO THE VOTERS AT AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
b. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 (YEAR 1) AND RESOLUTION
ESTABLISHING THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Summary:
The City Council will consider adopting the first year of a biennial budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25. The City Council reviewed the proposed FY 2024-25 (Year 1) Operating and Capital Budget (Operating Budget) at the budget workshop held on May 14, 2024. The Operating Budget, as presented, is structurally balanced per City policy. In addition, the City Council will also consider a resolution adopting the annual appropriations limit for Year 1, known as the Gann limit.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 1 Financial Stability: Ensure the City’s long-term financial stability and resilience
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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 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 the effectiveness and efficiency of city services.
Recommendations:
1. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 (YEAR 1) AND APPROVING THE
ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-26
2. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE ANNUAL
APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
c. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING INVESTMENT POLICIES AND INTRODUCING A
NEW INVESTMENT OPTION UNDER THE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOLS
Summary:
The City’s Investment Policy provides guidelines for the prudent investment of the City’s available resources and outlines policies for maximizing the efficiency of the City’s cash management process. The Investment Policy serves to enhance the City’s economic status while protecting its pooled cash. In accordance with California Government Code Section 53646(a), an annual rendering of the City’s Investment Policy shall be presented to the City Council for consideration. Staff does not propose changes to the Investment Policy at this time. In addition, the City Council, as Successor Agency, will consider the adoption of a companion policy addressing the Successor Agency funds.
As permissible under Government Code 53601(p) which includes the ability to invest in joint powers authority local government investment pools, and as allowed by the City’s current Investment Policy, the City is introducing a new investment option and participation in California Cooperative Liquid Assets
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Securities System, also known as the California CLASS Prime Fund portfolio.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 1 Financial Stability: Ensure the City’s long-term financial stability and resilience.
Recommendations:
City Council:
Adopt the resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ITS INVESTMENT POLICY FOR PUBLIC FUNDS Successor Agency:
Adopt the resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AS SUCCESSOR AGENCY OF THE
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ITS INVESTMENT POLICY
FOR PUBLIC FUNDS
d. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND DECLARING
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (LLMD) FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2024-25
Summary:
The Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District (LLMD) was formed in 1992 to pay for the maintenance of common landscaped areas within the California Crown Tract. The California Crown Tract boundaries are located south of East Hill Street, north of East 19th Street, west of Temple Avenue, and east of North Orizaba Way. Annually, the City Council must initiate proceedings to renew the levy and collection of special assessments for the LLMD. The proposed resolution declares the City Council's intention to levy and collect the proposed assessments, approve the Engineer's Report, and set the Public Hearing for July 23, 2024. The total proposed assessment for all California Crown Tract lots for FY 2024-25 is $102,465.58. The proposed annual assessment for basic lots is $1,035.87, representing a ten percent increase of $94.17. The proposed annual assessment for landscape easement lots is $1,391.15, representing a ten percent increase of $126.47. Property owners approved the proposed assessments within the LLMD through the last Proposition 218 (Proposition 218) hearing that occurred on June 14, 2022.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
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Goal No. 1 Financial Stability: Ensure the City’s long-term financial stability and resilience.
Recommendations:
1. Set the Public Hearing for July 23, 2024.
2. Authorize the use of funds balance or reserves from previous years from LLMD accounts for special projects, as approved by the Public Works Director, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing Policy.
3. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL
HILL, CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 WITHIN AN
EXISTING LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO
THE LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ACT OF 1972,
APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, AND ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
4. Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL
HILL, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND
COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING
MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 AND
APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
(14) 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. WAIVE THE READING OF ORDINANCES IN FULL AND AUTHORIZE
READING BY TITLE ONLY
Summary:
The recommended action waives reading of ordinances in full and authorizes reading by title only. The purpose of this item is to help streamline the City Council meeting process, to avoid unnecessary delay and to allow more time for substantive discussion of items on the agenda.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
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Recommendation:
Waive the reading of all ordinances. Wherein the titles appear on the public agenda; said titles shall be determined to have been read by title, and further reading is waived.
b. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-05-1546 ADJUSTING
COMPENSATION FOR CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW; AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-05-1547
ADJUSTING COMPENSATION FOR CITY CLERK AND CITY TREASURER IN
ACCORDANCE WITH STATE LAW
Summary:
Ordinance No. 2024-05-1546 and Ordinance No. 2024-05-147 were introduced at the City Council meeting of May 28, 2024, and are now presented for adoption.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention systems, and processes to increase effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
Recommendations:
Adopt 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
Adopt 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
c. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2023 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO 2022-06-1535
Summary:
On September 30, 2021, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill (AB) 481, which went into effect on January 1, 2022, and added the California Government Code Sections 7070 through 7075 relating to the funding, acquisition, and status and inventory of military equipment by local law enforcement agencies. The bill required law enforcement agencies seeking to fund or acquire new military equipment or continue use of any military equipment acquired prior to January 1, 2022, to draft a military equipment use policy and
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obtain approval from its governing body via adoption of an ordinance. AB 481 also requires law enforcement agencies to present an annual report to their governing body on the status and inventory of the equipment. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution approving the 2023 Military Equipment Annual Report and renewing Ordinance No. 2022-06-1535 in accordance with Assembly Bill 481.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 2: Community Safety: Maintain community safety by supporting public safety services and increasing emergency preparedness.
Recommendation:
Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE 2023 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO. 2022-06-1535, IN
ACCORDANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481
d. CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IMPERIAL COUNTY OFFICE OF
EDUCATION, FOR EDUCATION NETWORK INITIATIVES OF CALIFORNIA
HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND INTERNET AT THE SIGNAL HILL PUBLIC
LIBRARY
Summary:
The California Research and Education Network (CalRen) was introduced in the 1980s as a powerful high-speed broadband fiber optic internet service for more than 20 million users in California, including students, educators, and researchers. In 1997, the non-profit Corporation for Education Network Initiatives of California (CENIC) was founded to provide cost-effective connectivity to CalRen for universities and colleges. CENIC now includes research institutions, public schools, and libraries, managing an extensive fiber network to support innovation and economic growth.
The Signal Hill Public Library connected to CENIC in 2019, joining 129 public library jurisdictions using or planning to use this service. In 2023, the City entered a contract with Columbia Telecommunication Corporation (CTC) for CENIC internet. However, in December 2023, the California State Library replaced CTC with Imperial County Office of Education (ICOE) as the Statewide Broadband Access Aggregator. The City Council recently approved an amendment to continue services with ICOE through June 30, 2024.
The City Council will now consider entering into a new Contract Services Agreement with ICOE, for CENIC high-speed broadband internet at the Signal Hill Public Library.
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Strategic Plan Goal(s):
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 the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
Recommendation:
Authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year agreement with Imperial County Office of Education (ICOE), for Corporation for Education Network Initiatives of California (CENIC) at the library, for a not-to-exceed amount of $50,000 per year for the initial five-year term.
e. RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1) - THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY 2024-25)
Summary:
The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 (SB1) is a landmark transportation investment to rebuild California by fixing roads, freeways, and bridges in communities throughout California. SB 1 funds transportation projects through excise and sales taxes on gasoline and diesel fuel, and vehicle registration taxes. Since November 1, 2017, the State Controller has deposited these funds into the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Account (RMRA).
The RMRA funds are distributed annually to cities and counties based on population for road maintenance, rehabilitation, and safety projects. For FY 2024-25, the City is estimated to receive $304,656 from RMRA.
SB1 emphasizes accountability and transparency, requiring cities to report performance goals and proposed projects to the California Transportation Commission to qualify for future funding. The program allows cities to roll over unused funds for future street rehabilitation and maintenance projects. The City's proposed and past projects funded by SB1 are listed according to these guidelines. The City Council will consider adopting a resolution to incorporate a list of projects funded by SB 1 for FY 2024-25.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 1: Financial Stability: Ensure the City’s long-term financial stability and resilience.
Goal No. 4: Infrastructure: Maintain and improve the City’s physical infrastructure, water system, and recreational spaces.
Recommendation:
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Adopt a resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 TO BE FUNDED BY SB 1 - THE ROAD REPAIR AND
ACCOUNTABILITY ACT
f. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDING WITH
THE SIGNAL HILL POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION AND THE SIGNAL HILL EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION; ESTABLISHING SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL; ADOPTING A CITY-WIDE PAY
SCHEDULE; AMENDING SALARY RANGES FOR HOURLY, PART-TIME
EMPLOYEES; AND AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND
COMPENSATION PLAN
Summary:
The City’s labor negotiators and representatives from the Signal Hill Employees’ Association (SHEA), and the Police Officers Association (POA), completed labor negotiations and reached tentative agreements for successor Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) on May 8, 2024. Staff prepared resolutions approving the respective 2024-27 MOUs for City Council consideration.
The City Council will also consider approving and adopting a Management Resolution establishing salaries and benefits for the Department Heads and Management employees. These groups are unrepresented and, historically, salary increases and benefits for management personnel are tied to the SHEA MOU. Therefore, the Management Resolution aligns certain benefits and provisions included in the recently negotiated SHEA MOU.
City Council will also consider approving a resolution adopting a city-wide pay schedule as required by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) reflecting the implementation of the 2024-27 POA MOU, the 2024-27 SHEA MOU, and the Management Resolution. The City Council will also consider approving a resolution amending salary ranges for hourly part-time employees for consistency with the new SHEA MOU. Lastly, the City Council will also consider approving and adopting new class specifications for the newly created positions of Assistant City Clerk and Police Corporal.
The Management Resolution and city-wide pay schedule must be approved and adopted by the City Council in advance of the adjustments taking place.
Pursuant to City Council approval of the proposed class specifications, staff would proceed with the necessary action to recruit for the new positions.
Strategic Plan Goals:
Goal No. 1 Financial Stability: Ensure the City’s long-term financial stability and resilience.
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Goal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
Recommendations:
Adopt the following resolutions, entitled:
1. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA MEYERS-MILIAS-BROWN ACT BY
AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL AND THE SIGNAL HILL POLICE OFFICERS’ ASSOCIATION
2. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL
HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
MEYERS-MILIAS-BROWN ACT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF
SIGNAL HILL AND THE SIGNAL HILL EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION
3. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-06-6747,
APPROVING AND ADOPTING SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR
MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL
4. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2023-06-6746, APPROVING
AND ADOPTING A CITY-WIDE PAY SCHEDULE AS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA PUBLIC EMPLOYEES’ RETIREMENT SYSTEM (CALPERS)
5. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING SALARY RANGES FOR HOURLY, PART-TIME EMPLOYEES PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 2023-12- 6774 FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE SIGNAL HILL EMPLOYEES’
ASSOCIATION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, AND REPEALING
ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS
6. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
PLAN TO INCLUDE THE ASSISTANT CITY CLERK, CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF PARKS,
RECREATION, AND LIBRARY SERVICES, POLICE CORPORAL AND
TITLE CHANGE FOR THE COMMUNITY SERVICES DIRECTOR
g. PROPOSITION A LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING APPROPRIATION
Summary:
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The City receives Proposition A (Prop A) revenues each year to be utilized for transportation-related programs. Proposition A is a voter-approved half-cent sales tax in Los Angeles County, generating revenue to cover transit service costs. The City is estimated to receive approximately $321,516 in FY 2024-25; however, the entire allocation has a three-year life span, and does not need to be expended within the first fiscal year. These funds are restricted to transportation-related uses, such as providing subsidized transit services for Signal Hill residents, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. A written request for funding approval must be submitted to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) for all new and ongoing projects. The remaining unexpended allocation will be budgeted and spent within the three-year cycle. The City Council will consider authorizing the planned expenditures of Prop A funds and proposed Contract Service Agreements with the Long Beach Public Transportation Company (Long Beach Transit) to provide Dial-A-Lift and Fixed Route Bus services, and Associated Services Cooperative to provide Dial-A-Taxi services for FY 2024-25.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 1 Financial Stability: Ensure the City’s long-term financial stability and resilience.
Goal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
Recommendations:
1. Authorize the City Manager to submit a request to LACMTA for FY 2024- 25 Prop A Transportation Programs based upon the estimated funding allocation of $321,516.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement between the City, Global Paratransit, Incorporated and Long Beach Transit, for a one-year term, not to exceed $9,371, for the Dial-A-Lift service, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement between the City and Long Beach Transit for a one-year term, not to exceed $87,840, with a contingency total of 10% of the base compensation for the Fixed Route Bus Services, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute a Contract Services Agreement between the City and Administrative Services Cooperative for a three-year term, with two optional one-year contract extensions, not-to-exceed $15,000 per year, with a contingency total of 10% of the base compensation for the Dial-A-Taxi services in a form approved by the City Attorney. h. CONTRACT AMENDMENT REGISTER DATED JUNE 11, 2024
City Council Regular June 11, 2024
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:
· The City Council authorized funds with the adopted fiscal year Operating Budget.
· Staff are satisfied with the goods/services received to date; and · The City Manager reviewed and approved each amendment for streamlined processing.
There are two contract amendments being presented for City Council consideration as follows:
1) JJ Property Maintenance Network: Maintenance Services for citywide custodial services. The proposed First Amendment would extend the term through June 30, 2025, and update the contract amount to reflect a consumer price index rate increase and reduction of services. 2) AKM Consulting Engineers: Professional on-call water engineering services.
The proposed Fifth Amendment would extend the term by 180 calendar days through January 7, 2025.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No.1 Financial Stability: Ensure the City’s long-term financial stability and resilience.
Recommendation:
Authorize the Contract Amendment Register dated June 11, 2024. i. WARRANT REGISTER DATED JUNE 11, 2024
Summary:
The Warrant Register is a listing of all general disbursements, issued since the prior warrant register, and warrants to be released subject to City Council approval.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 1 Financial Stability: Ensure the City’s long-term financial stability and resilience.
Recommendation:
Authorize payment of the Warrant Register dated June 11, 2024.
City Council Regular June 11, 2024
j. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Summary:
Regular Meeting of May 28, 2024.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes.
(15) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
VICE MAYOR WILSON
MAYOR WOODS
(16) ADJOURNMENT
Tonight’s meeting will be adjourned to the next regular meeting of the Signal Hill City Council to be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755.
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