2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL
June 11, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in the Council Chamber on June 11, 2024.
(1) CALL TO ORDER – 6:01 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR LORI WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER TINA HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER KEIR JONES
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT COPELAND
LATE ARRIVAL: VICE MAYOR EDWARD WILSON
(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 There was no public business from the floor.
(5) RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION AT 6:01 P.M.
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Vice Mayor Wilson arrived at 6:11 p.m.
(6) RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING – 7:04 P.M.
(7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Woods and special guest Armando Molina led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Woods presented student, Armando Molina with a certificate of recognition on behalf of the Signal Hill City Council.
(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 (SPEAKERS WILL BE GIVEN THREE MINUTES FOR EACH DISTINCT ITEM) Mary Gonzales, Signal Hill resident addressed the City Council and commented on the public meeting she recently attended regarding the draft Environmental Impact Report.
Signal Hill Police Officer Greg Friend addressed the City Council regarding the Signal Hill Police Officers' Association MOU on tonight's agenda and thanked the City Council.
Signal Hill Management Assistant Phyllis Thorne addressed the City Council regarding the Signal Hill Employees' Association MOU on tonight's agenda and thanked the City Council.
(10) COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vice Mayor Wilson announced the Gun Buy Back event on June 29, 2024 sponsored by Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn in partnership with the Long Beach Police Department from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Scherer Park in Long Beach; and announced Supervisor Janice Hahn is giving free Hollywood Bowl tickets on a first come, first served basis from June 23 to September 18, 2024. Call 562-256-1920 for additional information.
(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. SIGNAL HILL TRAFFIC OFFICER JIMENEZ WILL PROVIDE A
PRESENTATION REGARDING THE USE AND REGULATION OF
ELECTRONIC BICYCLES.
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Signal Hill Traffic Officer Jimenez provided agenda item 11b. (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
Mayor Woods opened the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m. and invited anyone in favor of or in opposition to agenda item 12a. to please come forward.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Woods closed the Public Hearing at 7:47 p.m.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES to adopt Resolution No. 2024-06-6804 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; approve the amended Facility Operations Agreement; and introduce Ordinance No. 2024-06-1548 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.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-06-6804, 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
Introduce Ordinance No. 2024-06-1548, 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
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The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
VICE MAYOR WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: NONE
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
Mayor Woods opened the Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m. and invited anyone wishing to speak in favor of or opposed to agenda item 12b. to please come forward.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Woods closed the Public Hearing at 7:55 p.m.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN to introduce Ordinance No. 2024-06-1549 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.
Ordinance No. 2024-06-1549, 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
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The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
VICE MAYOR WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: NONE
(13) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
Vice Mayor left the Council Chamber at 8:05 p.m. and returned at 8:08 p.m. a. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2024
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN to adopt Resolution No. 2024-06-6805 calling and giving notice of the holding of a General Municipal Election to be held on 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; Resolution No. 2024-06-6806 requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consolidate a General Municipal Election to be held on November 5, 2024, with the General Municipal Election to be held on the date pursuant to Section 1040 of the California Elections Code; and Resolution No. 2024-06-6807 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.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-06-6805, 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
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-06-6806, 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
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-06-6807, entitled:
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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
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
VICE MAYOR WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: NONE
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
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN to adopt Resolution No. 2024-06-6808 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 and Resolution No. 2024-06-6809 approving and adopting the annual appropriations limit for fiscal year 2024-25.
Resolution No. 2024-06-6808, 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 Resolution No. 2024-06-6809, 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
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
VICE MAYOR WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
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ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: NONE
c. RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING INVESTMENT POLICIES AND INTRODUCING A
NEW INVESTMENT OPTION UNDER THE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY
LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOLS
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN to adopt Resolution No. 2024-06-6810 adopting its investment policy for public funds.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-06-6810, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ITS INVESTMENT POLICY FOR PUBLIC FUNDS The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
VICE MAYOR WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: NONE
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
Vice Mayor recused himself for agenda item 13d. as he lives in the California Crown Tract.
Vice Mayor left the Council Chamber at 8:32 p.m. and returned at 8:46 p.m.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES to set the Public Hearing for July 9, 2024; 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; adopt Resolution No. 2024-06-6811 initiating proceedings to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 within an existing Landscaping and Lighting District pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance Act of 1972, appointing the engineer of work, and ordering the preparation of the Engineer's Report; and adopt Resolution No. 2024-06-6812 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.
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Adopt Resolution No. 2024-06-6811:
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
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-06-6812:
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
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: VICE MAYOR WILSON
(14) CONSENT CALENDAR
Vice Mayor Wilson requested pulling Consent Calendar item 14d. a. WAIVE THE READING OF ORDINANCES IN FULL AND AUTHORIZE
READING BY TITLE ONLY
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
c. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2023 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO 2022-06-1535
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
e. RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 (SB 1) - THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FOR June 11, 2024
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FISCAL YEAR (FY 2024-25)
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
g. PROPOSITION A LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN AUTHORITY
TRANSPORTATION FUNDING APPROPRIATION
h. CONTRACT AMENDMENT REGISTER DATED JUNE 11, 2024
i. WARRANT REGISTER DATED JUNE 11, 2024
j. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
It was moved by VICE MAYOR WILSON and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN to approve Consent Calendar items 14a through c, and 14e through j.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
VICE MAYOR WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: NONE
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
Parks Recreation and Library Services Director Yvette Aguilar provided information and answered questions regarding Consent Calendar item 14d.
It was moved by VICE MAYOR WILSON and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN to approve Consent Calendar item 14d.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
VICE MAYOR WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
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ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: NONE
(15) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
Vice Mayor Wilson commented on the recent recognition he received at the Diversity Coalition Committee Breakfast and expressed his appreciation. (16) ADJOURNMENT
Tonight's meeting is adjourned to the next regular meeting of the Signal Hill City Council on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The regular meeting of June 25, 2024 is cancelled.
MAYOR WOODS adjourned the meeting at 8:54 p.m.
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LORI Y. WOODS
MAYOR
Attest:
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DARITZA GONZALEZ
CITY CLERK
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