2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL
July 09, 2024
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in the Council Chamber on July 9, 2024.
(1) CALL TO ORDER – 7:02 P.M.
PRESENT: MAYOR LORI WOODS
VICE MAYOR EDWARD WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER TINA HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER KEIR JONES
ABSENT: NONE
(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) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(4) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA There was no public business from the floor.
(5) COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
(6) PRESENTATIONS
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a. MAYOR WOODS WILL PRESENT A PROCLAMATION TO THE PARKS,
RECREATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES DEPARTMENT STAFF IN
RECOGNITION OF JULY AS “PARKS MAKE LIFE BETTER” MONTH.
Mayor Woods presented agenda item 6a.
Vice Mayor Wilson requested moving the City Manager reports before tonight's Public Hearing; he will need to recuse himself for the Public Hearing and he will leave after the City Manager report items 8a. and 8b.
(8) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ON-CALL CITY
ENGINEERING SERVICES, GENERAL ENGINEERING DESIGN, PROJECT
MANAGEMENT AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES
It was moved by VICE MAYOR WILSON and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN to authorize the following:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Transtech Engineers, Incorporated, to provide City Engineer services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
2. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with KPFF Consulting Engineers (KPFF) for as-needed General Civil Engineering Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
3. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Kreuzer Consulting Group (KCG) for as-needed General Civil Engineering Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
4. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Michael Baker International, Incorporated (MBI) for as-needed General Civil Engineering Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
5. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Willdan Engineering (Willdan) for as-needed General Civil Engineering Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
6. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with General Technologies and Solutions, LLC (GTS) for City Traffic Engineering services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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7. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Linscott, Law, & Greenspan, Engineers (LLG) for City Traffic Engineering services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
8. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with W.G. Zimmerman Engineering, Incorporated for City Traffic Engineering services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
9. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Associated Soils Engineering, Incorporated (ASE) for as-needed Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
10. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Shannon & Wilson for as-needed Geotechnical Engineering and Material Testing Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
11. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Coast Surveying, Incorporated for as-needed Land Surveying Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
12. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with KDM Meridian (KDM) for as-needed Land Surveying Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
13. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Myers Houghton & Partners, Incorporated (MHP) for as-needed Structural Engineering Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
14. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Architerra Design Group (Architerra) for as-needed Landscape Architecture Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
15. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with David Voltz Design Landscape Architects, Incorporated (David Voltz) for as-needed Landscape Architecture Services for a July 09, 2024
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not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
16. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with RJM Design Group, Incorporated (RJM) for as-needed Landscape Architecture Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
17. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with SWA Group (SWA) for as-needed Landscape Architecture Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
18. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with MCM Management Company (MCM) for as-needed Water Engineering Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
19. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with SA Associates (SA) for as-needed Water Engineering Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
20. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Cumming Management Group, Incorporated (Cumming) for as-needed Program and Project Management Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
21. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Project Partners for as-needed Program and Project Management Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
22. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Psomas for as-needed Program and Project Management Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
23. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with FCG Consultants, Incorporated (FCG) for as-needed Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
24. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Interwest Consulting Group (Interwest) for July 09, 2024
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as-needed Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
25. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a three-year Professional Consultant Services Agreement with Z&K Consultants, Incorporated (Z&K) for as-needed Construction Management and Construction Inspection Services for a not-to-exceed amount of $100,000 annually, through June 30, 2027, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
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
b. CONTINUANCE OF THE PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO FEBRUARY 2024 WINTER STORMS AND
REAFFIRMING EMERGENCY CONDITIONS REQUIRING EMERGENCY
ACTION TO COMPLETE EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT PANORAMA
PROMENADE AND MOLINO AVENUE AND 20TH STREET
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN and seconded by VICE MAYOR WILSON to adopt Resolution No. 2024-07-6821, declaring the need to continue the emergency contracting authority delegated to the City Manager, or his designee(s), pursuant to Public Contract Code section 22050.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-07-6821, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING THE NEED TO CONTINUE THE EMERGENCY
CONTRACTING AUTHORITY DELEGATED TO THE CITY MANAGER, OR HIS DESIGNEE(S), PURSUANT TO PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE SECTION 22050 The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
VICE MAYOR WILSON
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
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ABSTAIN: NONE
(7) PUBLIC HEARINGS
Vice Mayor Wilson recused himself for the public hearing as he lives in the California Crown Tract.
Vice Mayor Wilson left the meeting at 7:29 p.m.
a. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND
ASSESSMENT FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND LEVYING ASSESSMENTS ON ASSESSABLE LOTS AND
PARCELS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
Mayor Woods opened the public hearing at 7:34 p.m. and invited anyone wishing to speak in favor of or opposed to the resolution to please come forward.
There was no public comment.
Mayor Woods closed the public hearing at 7:34 p.m.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES, to adopt Resolution No. 2024-07-6820 confirming the diagram and assessment for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 and levying assessments on assessable lots and parcels for Fiscal Year 2024-25.
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-07-6820, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, CONFIRMING THE DIAGRAM AND ASSESSMENT FOR
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 AND
LEVYING ASSESSMENTS ON ASSESSABLE LOTS AND PARCELS FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VICE MAYOR WILSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
(9) CONSENT CALENDAR
Council Member Hansen requested pulling Consent Calendar item 9b.
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a. WAIVE THE READING OF ORDINANCES IN FULL AND AUTHORIZE
READING BY TITLE ONLY
b. ADOPTION OF 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
c. ADOPTION OF 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
d. CONTRACT AMENDMENT REGISTER DATED JULY 9, 2024
e. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AND MONTHLY TRANSACTION REPORT f. WARRANT REGISTER DATED JULY 9, 2024
g. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN to approve Consent Calendar items 9a., and 9c. through 9g.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VICE MAYOR WILSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
b. Adoption of 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.
City Attorney provided information regarding Consent Calendar item 9b.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES to approve Consent Calendar item 9b.
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The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: VICE MAYOR WILSON
ABSTAIN: NONE
(10) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Jones announced Disability Pride Month; a Sensory Event - Silent Disco on Tuesday, July 16 in the Library at two different times, and reminded everyone to RSVP.
Mayor Woods announced the new City Views is available at City Hall and the Library. (11) ADJOURNMENT
Tonight's meeting is adjourned to the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
MAYOR WOODS adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.
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LORI Y. WOODS
MAYOR
Attest:
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DARITZA GONZALEZ
CITY CLERK
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