2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL
March 11, 2025
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in the Council Chamber on March 11, 2025.
(1) CALL TO ORDER – 7:03 P.M.
Mayor Jones called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. (7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR KEIR JONES
VICE MAYOR TINA HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER CHARLIE HONEYCUTT
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER LORI WOODS
(9) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Nicole Levin (Los Angeles, CA) from the Sierra Club, Andrea Vega (Los Angeles, CA) from the Food and Water Watch organization, Amy Fung (Pasadena, CA) from Climate Brunch, Signal Hill resident Rosalyn, and Craig Sheldon (Pomona, CA) addressed the City Council and relayed comments from a recent Valentine's Day event in opposition to new oil well permits in the City.
David Steele and Mary Gonzales, Signal Hill residents, addressed the City Council and commented in opposition to new oil well business in the City. (10) PRESENTATIONS
a. CITY MANAGER CARLO TOMAINO WILL INTRODUCE TINA KNAPP, ASSISTANT CITY CLERK.
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City Manager Carlo Tomaino presented agenda item 10a.
(11) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. SCHEDULE FOR APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION,
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION, AND CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION
The City Council approved the proposed recruitment schedule and determined that interviews and appointments will be held at the City Council meeting on April 22, 2025. Staff was directed to prepare and include supplemental questions to the application.
b. PROPOSED REGULATIONS AMENDING THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE TO
ALLOW FOR THE SALE OF FIREWORKS
The City Council discussed various components of allowing the sale of State-approved fireworks in the City and identified a list of questions and concerns that need to be answered/addressed before further evaluating proceeding in this process. The City Council directed staff to obtain additional information and address the questions/concerns posed and return the item to a future City Council meeting for continued discussion.
Rick Poe, John Kelly, and Cassidy Salguero, TNT Fireworks, addressed the City Council and commented on TNT Fireworks' general experience and specific experience facilitating the sale of State-approved fireworks in other municipalities.
Mary Gonzales and Rosalyn, Signal Hill residents, and Craig Sheldon (Pomona, CA) and Amy Fung (Pasadena, CA) addressed the City Council opposing the sale of fireworks in the City.
(12) CONSENT CALENDAR
a. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH GENTRY GENERAL ENGINEERING, INCORPORATED FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 SIDEWALK REPAIR PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 90.25007)
c. RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS FUNDED BY SENATE BILL 1 - THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26
d. RESOLUTION APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY THE
SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - MEASURE W FOR FISCAL YEAR
2025-26
e. WARRANT REGISTER DATED MARCH 11, 2025
f. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
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Council Member Honeycutt requested that item 12b be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER HONEYCUTT and seconded by VICE MAYOR HANSEN to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HONEYCUTT
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSTAIN: NONE
b. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH PALP, INCORPORATED, DBA
EXCEL PAVING COMPANY (EXCEL PAVING) FOR THE CALIFORNIA
AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
Staff provided a brief overview of item 12b in response to Council Member Honeycutt's interest in public awareness for the value of the Contract.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER HONEYCUTT and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND to approve item 12b.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HONEYCUTT
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSTAIN: NONE
(13) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Honeycutt thanked the Signal Hill Police Department for their involvement in today's senior bingo event.
Vice Mayor Hansen asked that information be prepared for the public regarding the framework and regulatory requirements regarding oil activity in the City.
Mayor Jones expressed his deep care and concern for the well-being of the City and its March 11, 2025
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residents. Mayor Jones also welcomed Knead Donuts & Tea to the City.
Council Members Copeland and Honeycutt agreed with Mayor Jones' comments regarding the City Council's care and concern for the City and its residents, and reminded all of the efforts that have been made to improve and ensure the City is a livable community.
(14) ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND and seconded by VICE MAYOR HANSEN to adjourn tonight's meeting to the next regular meeting of the City Council on March 25, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 8:35 p.m.
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KEIR JONES
MAYOR
Attest:
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DARITZA GONZALEZ
CITY CLERK
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