CITY OF
SIGNAL HILL
2024 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Prepared by
Community Development Department
March 25, 2025
LAND USE ELEMENT
The Land Use Element was adopted in 2001. It contains four goals and 63 implementation programs. The significant projects for 2024 and their status are described below:
Projects Completed:
North End Neighborhood:
• 3177 California Avenue, Gateway Center North – Development of a new self-storage facility. • 3353 ½ Myrtle Avenue – Accessory Dwelling Unit
• 3331 ½ Cerritos Avenue - Accessory Dwelling Unit conversion Atlantic/Spring Neighborhood:
• 999 East Spring Street – Interior improvements and new signage for an existing Starbucks Cafe West Side Neighborhood:
• 2320 ½ Cerritos Avenue – Accessory Dwelling Unit
• 1180 East 23rd Street – Remodel of commercial buildings and property, and associated street improvements
Central Neighborhood:
• 1500 East Spring Street – Honda Dealership outdoor patio for service department.
Civic Center Neighborhood:
• 22391 ½ Gaviota Avenue – Accessory Dwelling Unit
Hilltop Neighborhood:
• 2152 East Willow Street – Demolition of Wells Fargo ATM. • 2100 Ohio Avenue – Demolition existing damaged SFD
• 2150 East Willow Street – Interior remodel of an existing restaurant for a new Jersey Mike’s Southeast Neighborhood:
• 2023 ½ East 19th Street – Accessory Dwelling Unit
• 1870 ½ Temple Avenue – Accessory Dwelling Unit conversion Projects Under Construction:
North End Neighborhood
• 3369 ½ Cerritos Avenue – Accessory Dwelling Unit
West Side Neighborhood:
• 909 ½ E 25th Street – Accessory Dwelling Unit
• 921 ½ E 25th Street – Accessory Dwelling Unit
• 2321 ½ and 2323 ½ Lemon Avenue – Two detached Accessory Dwelling Units General Plan Annual Report 2024
Central Neighborhood:
• 2998 Cherry Avenue – New Audi Auto Dealership
Hilltop Neighborhood:
• 2160 East Willow Street – Interior remodel of an existing restaurant for a new donut shop, Knead Southeast Neighborhood:
• 1991 ½ Junipero Avenue – Accessory Dwelling Unit
• 2638 and 2638 ½ Wall Street – Two detached Accessory Dwelling Units • 1919 ½ Dawson Avenue – Accessory Dwelling Unit
• 1965 ½ Dawson Avenue – Accessory Dwelling Unit
• 1844 ½ Raymond Avenue – Accessory Dwelling Unit
In Plan Check Review
North End Neighborhood:
• 3269 ½ Lewis Avenue – Accessory Dwelling Unit
• 3288 ½ Lewis Avenue – Accessory Dwelling Unit
• 3201 ½ Orange Avenue - Accessory Dwelling Unit
West Side Neighborhood:
• 3318 ½ Cerritos Avenue – Accessory Dwelling Unit
Civic Center Neighborhood:
• 1788 East Willow Street – Interior improvements to an existing Starbucks café Hilltop Neighborhood
• 1900 and 1900 ½ Temple Avenue – New Single-Family Dwelling and detached Accessory Dwelling Unit
Southeast Neighborhood
• 2750 East 20th Street- SH Smart Homes
• 1979 ½ Junipero Avenue – Accessory Dwelling Unit
Projects Under Entitlement Review:
North End Neighborhood:
• 3201 Walnut Avenue – 102,607 square foot distribution warehouse Civic Center Neighborhood:
• 1701 East Creston Avenue- New industrial building.
Hilltop Neighborhood:
• 1933-39 Temple Avenue – Eight new townhomes
Southeast Neighborhood:
• 1939 Temple Avenue – Courtyard, 8 condominium units.
• 2599 Pacific Coast Highway – 7 condominium units.
• 1965 ½ Dawson Avenue- Accessory Dwelling Unit
• 2027 ½ Junipero Avenue- Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit Citywide Long-Range Projects:
• Opportunity Study Area Economic and Land Use Analysis • Civic Center Master Plan
Goal 1: Manage growth to achieve a well-balanced land use pattern that accommodates existing and future needs for housing, commercial and industrial land, open space, and community facilities and services, while maintaining a healthy, diversified economy adequate to provide future City revenues.
Policy 1.2: Provide opportunities for a variety of residential densities and housing styles. • The City continues to provide opportunities for a variety of residential densities and housing styles.
The City approved the construction of a new housing project for eight (8) condominium dwelling units on an existing vacant lot. Additionally, the City issued permits for nine (9) Accessory Dwelling Units within the past year.
• The City continues to comply with the State housing legislation to accelerate housing production within the City. In 2023, the City selected the National Community Renaissance (National CORE) to assist the City with the development of two workforce housing projects. The two workforce housing projects will provide a total of 380 units, 90 of which would be for moderate-income housing. In 2024, National CORE continued their due diligence of the housing sites, began negotiations with the property owner to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement (PSA) and began preparation of numerous applications for available funding sources to complete the projects. National CORE has initially focused on the smaller Walnut Bluff site for securing site control and a PSA for the Walnut Bluff site is expected to be executed in early 2025.
Policy 1.3: Support the maintenance of residential areas and encourage in-fill of vacant lots close to transportation, municipal facilities, and shopping opportunities. • The City has various projects either under review or approved to replace existing vacant or abandoned parcels with new development. As described in the projects list above, the location of the projects are in proximity to public transit and retail establishments.
Goal 2: Ensure that new development is consistent with the City’s circulation system, availability of public facilities, existing development constraints, and the City’s unique characteristics and natural resources.
General Plan Annual Report 2024
Policy 2.4: Regulate development in identifiable hazardous areas as shown on the Special Management Areas Map or in areas that are environmentally sensitive. • The City maintains ongoing implementation of the Oil and Gas Code for all projects and development activities, including new development.
Policy 2.5: Ensure an orderly extension of essential services and facilities and preservation of a freeflowing circulation system, by requiring the provision of essential services and facilities at the developer’s cost where these systems do not exist or are not already part of the City’s financed annual Capital Improvement Program.
• The City continued to require that utilities be undergrounded for new development.
Policy 2.6: Encourage the development of oil field areas through the removal or relocation of wells and pipelines, or with site plan designs that encourage the joint use of land for oil production and other urban uses while maintaining essential access to petroleum resources. • The City conducts regular maintenance and landscaping inspections at all well sites. • As part of the 6th Cycle certified Housing Element, the City started working on two workforce housing sites. The properties are currently vacant except for oil operations. The City entered into an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with National CORE to develop the sites and National CORE has commenced due diligence of site conditions, negotiations with the property owner, and funding applications.
Goal 3: Assure a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing community for residents and businesses.
Policy 3.1: Mitigate traffic congestion and unacceptable levels of noise, odors, dust, and glare which affect residential areas and sensitive receptors.
• The City implemented a Mobile and Sidewalk Vending Ordinance that ensures all food vendors in the City comply with state, local, and health safety regulations. The ordinance provides minimum distance requirements were established for sensitive receptors, time frames, and safety regulations for locations on the street.
• The City addresses any noise, odors, dust, and glare violations through the Neighborhood Enhancement program.
Policy 3.3: Ensure a sensitive transition between commercial or industrial uses and residential uses by means of such techniques as buffering, landscaping, and setbacks. • All new developments are required to undergo a Site Plan and Design Review process where the design, landscaping, setbacks, and buffering methods between uses are reviewed.
Policy 3.13: Reinforce Signal Hill’s image and community identity within the greater Long Beach Metropolitan area.
• The City continues to collaborate with the Homeless Services Liaison, which was created through grant funding received from Measure H. The duties include advocating for the three cities, Signal Hill, Lakewood, and Hawaiian Gardens, to ensure that service providers (LAHSA, PATH) are responsive to the needs of the city, as well as working to address specific areas of concern. This role is an important addition to the City, as addressing homeless issues in the community is a goal
in our Housing Element of our General Plan. The Homeless Services Liaison has assisted City staff in achieving a net zero homelessness.
Policy 3.16: Review and revise, as necessary, the City’s development standards to improve the quality of new development and protect the public health and safety. • The Building Department continues to address building code violations through the Neighborhood Enhancement Program.
• National Building Safety Month is celebrated each year during the month of May.
Policy 3.19: Maximize to the extent practicable, the percentage of permeable surfaces to allow more percolation of storm water runoff into the ground.
• As part of the City’s Site Plan and Design Review process, applicants of qualifying projects are required to prepare and submit stormwater management (LID) plans for City review and approval for compliance with State and City stormwater regulations.
Policy 3.21: Require new projects to include permanent controls to reduce storm water pollutant loads from development sites including parking lots to the maximum extent practicable. • In addition to the State stormwater regulation (LID and MS4), the City has a small-site LID Ordinance which captures additional projects to reduce stormwater pollutants while still allowing maintenance of existing parking and landscape areas. In 2024, the City processed a total of 10 small-site LID plans.
Goal 4: Ensure that future land use decisions are the result of sound and comprehensive planning:
Policy 4.1: Consider all general plan goals and policies, including those in other general plan elements, in evaluating proposed development projects for general plan consistency. • All projects noted in the policies above were evaluated for consistency with the City’s General Plan, Zoning, and other development and design standards during public and administrative review and approval. Consistency for projects subject to public review is documented by way of adopted resolutions with findings of consistency.
• The City participates in the General Plan Annual Review process, submitting comprehensive reports on General Plan progress by April 1st of each year.
Policy 4.3: Endeavor to promote public interest in the understanding of the general plan and land use programs.
• The General Plan Annual Progress Report is prepared and presented before the City Council and Planning Commission during duly noticed meetings. The report is made available to the public for a full comprehensive review of the projects and programs throughout the year.
Policy 4.4: Encourage citizen participation in planning and the land use decision making process and development of land use programs and policies.
General Plan Annual Report 2024
• As part of the Site Plan and Design Review process, applicants are required to conduct developer outreach and for projects requiring public hearings, to participate in the duly noticed public hearings for the purpose of receiving and responding to public input, comments, and questions.
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2175 Cherry Avenue
Signal Hill
90755
Colleen T.
Doan
Community Development Director
[email protected]
5629897340
Mailing Address
Annual Progress Report
Jurisdiction Signal Hill
Reporting Year 2024
Housing Element Planning Period 6th Cycle
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed
Restricted 0
9 9
Units by Structure Type Entitled Permitted Completed
Single-family Attached 0 0 0
Single-family Detached 0 0 0
2 to 4 units per structure 0 0 0
5+ units per structure 8 0 0
Accessory Dwelling Unit 0 9 4
Mobile/Manufactured Home 0 0 0
Total 8 9 4
Infill Housing Developments and Infill Units Permitted # of Projects Units 0 0
8 9
12 17
1 0
0 0
Income Rental Ownership Total
Very Low 0 0 0
Low 0 0 0
Moderate 0 0 0
Above Moderate 0 0 0
Total 0 0 0
Streamlining Provisions Used - Permitted Units # of Projects Units SB 9 (2021) - Duplex in SF Zone 0 0
SB 9 (2021) - Residential Lot Split 0 0
AB 2011 (2022) 0 0
SB 6 (2022) 0 0
SB 423 (2023) 0 0
Ministerial and Discretionary Applications
Applications Units
Ministerial 10 12
Discretionary 2 5
Density Bonus Applications and Units Permitted
Number of Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Units in Applications Submitted Requesting a Density Bonus 0 Number of Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0
Number of Units in Projects Permitted with a Density Bonus 0 Housing Element Programs Implemented and Sites Rezoned Count 16 0
Programs Implemented
Sites Rezoned to Accommodate the RHNA
(Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Units Constructed - SB 423 Streamlining Permits
Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications Approved
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Total Housing Applications Submitted:
Number of Proposed Units in All Applications Received:
Total Housing Units Approved:
Total Housing Units Disapproved:
Total Units
Housing Applications Summary
Use of SB 423 Streamlining Provisions - Applications
Note: Units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals Number of SB 423 Streamlining Applications
Above Moderate
Indicated as Infill
Not Indicated as Infill
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Jurisdiction Signal Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Date
Application
Submitted
Total
Approved
Units by
Project
Total
Disapproved
Units by
Project
Streamlining
2 3 4 6 7 8 9
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Date
Application
Submitted
(see
instructions)
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Deed
Restricted
Low-Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total PROPOSED
Units by Project
Total
APPROVED
Units by project
Total
DISAPPROVED
Units by Project
Please select state
streamlining
provision/s the
application was
submitted pursuant
to.
Did the housing
development
application seek
incentives or
concessions
pursuant to
Government Code
section 65915?
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 17 17 1 0 7215-008-023
2239.5 Gaviota
Avenue ADU 10284410 ADU O 11/15/2024
1 1 1 NONE No
7215-008-023
3369.5 Cerritos
Avenue ADU 10284384 ADU O 10/24/2024
1 1 NONE No
7148-006-003
3288.5 Lewis
Avenue ADU 10284146 ADU O 4/29/2024
1 1 NONE No
7216-017-003
1979.5 Junipero
Avenue ADU 10284467 ADU O 12/27/2024
1 1 NONE No
7216-023-006
2638 and
2638.5 Wall
Street ADU 10284214 ADU O 6/20/2024
2 2 NONE No
7216-023-006
1919.5 Dawson
Avenue ADU 10284256 ADU O 7/15/2024
1 1 NONE No
7211-021-042
2321.5 and
2323.5 Lemon
Avenue ADU 10284101 ADU O 3/29/2024
2 2 NONE No
7148-004-012
3318.5 Cerritos
Avenue ADU 10284386 ADU O 10/28/2024
1 1 NONE No
7216-015-004
1965.5 Dawson
Avenue ADU 10284439 ADU O 12/5/2024
1 1 NONE No
7148-007-048
3201.5 Orange
Avenue ADU 10284027 ADU O 2/2/2024
1 1 NONE No
7211-018-033 1100 E 23rd
Street Duplex Project 10284094 2 to 4 O 3/26/2024
2 2 NONE No
7216-020-012
2750 E 20th
Street Three-Unit Project 10284182 2 to 4 O 5/22/2024
3 3 NONE No
7216-020-011
7216-021-002
1933-39
Temple Avenue Courtyard Project SPDR 24-01 5+ O 5/26/2023 8 8 NONE No
7211-019-032 2320.5 Cerritos ADU 10282217 ADU O 3/3/2022 1 1 NONE No 7211-004-021 909.5 25th
Street ADU 10283893 ADU O 11/13/2023 1 1 NONE No
7211-004-020 921.5 E 25th
Street ADU 10283944 ADU O 12/11/2023 1 1 NONE No
7148-009-040 3353.5 Myrtle
Avenue ADU 10283740 ADU O 8/15/2023 1 1 NONE No
7216-014-003 2023 19th Street ADU 10283394 ADU O 2/6/2023 1 1 NONE No 7148-003-013 3331.5 Cerritos ADU 10283824 ADU O 10/4/2023 1 1 NONE No 0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
0 0
Table A
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
1 5
Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes Density Bo Applica
10 Housing Development Applications Submitted
Jurisdiction Signal Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Table A2
2 3 5 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction Tracking ID
Unit Category
(SFA,SFD,2 to
4,5+,ADU,MH)
Tenure
R=Renter
O=Owner
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Deed Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Entitlement
Date Approved # of Units issued
Entitlements
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 8 0 0 7215-008-023 2239.5 Gaviota
Avenue ADU 10284410 ADU O
0 7215-008-023 3369.5 Cerritos
Avenue ADU 10284384 ADU O
0 7148-006-003 3288.5 Lewis
Avenue ADU 10284146 ADU O
0 7216-017-003 1979.5 Junipero
Avenue ADU 10284467 ADU O
0 7216-023-006
2638 and
2638.5 Wall
Street
ADU 10284214 ADU O
0 7216-023-006 1919.5 Dawson
Avenue ADU 10284256 ADU O
0 7211-021-042
2321.5 and
2323.5 Lemon
Avenue
ADU 10284101 ADU O
0 7148-004-012 3318.5 Cerritos
Avenue ADU 10284386 ADU O
0 7216-015-004 1965.5 Dawson
Avenue ADU 10284439 ADU O
0 7148-007-048 3201.5 Orange
Avenue ADU 10284027 ADU O
0 7211-018-033 1100 E 23rd
Street Duplex Project 10284094 2 to 4 O
0 7216-020-012 2750 E 20th
Street
Three-Unit
Project 10284182 2 to 4 O
0 7216-020-011
7216-021-002
1933-39 Temple
Avenue Courtyard Project SPDR 24-01 5+ O 8 11/12/2024
8 7211-019-032 2320.5 Cerritos ADU 10282217 ADU O
0 7211-004-021 909.5 25th
Street ADU 10283893 ADU O
0 7211-004-020 921.5 E 25th
Street ADU 10283944 ADU O
0 7148-009-040 3353.5 Myrtle
Avenue ADU 10283740 ADU O
0 7216-014-003 2023 19th Street ADU 10283394 ADU O
0 7148-003-013 3331.5 Cerritos ADU 10283824 ADU O
0 0
0 Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units 1 Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incom 4 Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Streamlining
8 9 11 12 13 14
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Building Permits
Date Issued
# of Units Issued
Building Permits
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Deed
Restricted
ModerateIncome Non
Deed Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Certificates of
Occupancy or other
forms of readiness
(see instructions) Date
Issued
# of Units issued
Certificates of
Occupancy or
other forms of
readiness
How many of the
units were
Extremely Low
Income?
Please select the
state streamlining
provision the project
was APPROVED
pursuant to. (may
select multiple)
0 0 0 0 9 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0
1 11/15/2024 1 1 11/15/2024 1 NONE
1 12/20/2024 1 0 NONE
0 0 NONE
0 0 NONE
0 0 NONE
0 0 NONE
2 10/16/2024 2 0 NONE
0 0 NONE
0 0 NONE
0 0 NONE
0 0 NONE
0 0 NONE
0 0 NONE
1 2/23/2024 1 1 9/10/2024 1 NONE
1 9/20/2024 1 0 NONE
1 2/14/2024 1 0 NONE
1 3/5/2024 1 1 10/28/2024 1 NONE
1 2/23/2024 1 0 NONE
1 12/21/2023 1 1 11/4/2024 1 NONE
0 0
0 0
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits Affordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy 7 10
Infill
Housing without Financial
Assistance or Deed
Restrictions
Term of Affordability
or Deed Restriction Notes
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Infill Units?
Y/N+
Assistance Programs
for Each Development
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
Deed Restriction
Type
(may select multiple -
see instructions)
For units affordable without
financial assistance or deed
restrictions, explain how the
locality determined the units
were affordable
(see instructions)
Term of Affordability or
Deed Restriction (years)
(if affordable in perpetuity
enter 1000)+
Number of
Demolished/Destroyed
Units
Demolished or
Destroyed Units
Demolished/Des
troyed Units
Owner or
Renter
Total Density Bonus Applied to
the Project (Percentage
Increase in Total Allowable
Units or Total Maximum
Allowable Residential Gross
Floor Area)
Number of Other
Incentives, Concessions,
Waivers, or Other
Modifications Given to
the Project (Excluding
Parking Waivers or
Parking Reductions)
List the incentives,
concessions,
waivers, and
modifications
(Excluding Parking
Waivers or Parking
Modifications)
Did the project receive a
reduction or waiver of
parking standards? (Y/N)
Notes+
1 N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Y 1 Demolished O No
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Housing with Financial Assistance
and/or Deed Restrictions Demolished/Destroyed Units Density Bonus Jurisdiction Signal Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
1 Projection Period 3 4
RHNA Allocation by
Income Level
Projection Period -
06/30/2021-
10/14/2021
2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date (all years)
Total Remaining
RHNA by Income
Level
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Non-Deed Restricted - - - - - - - - - -
Above Moderate 188 2 - 6 7 9 - - - - - 24 164
517
2 - 6 7 9 - - - - - 24 493
5 6 7
Extremely low-Income
Need 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 Total Units to Date Total Units
Remaining
81 - - - - - - - - - - 81
VLI Deed Restricted
VLI Non Deed Restricted
78 Please note: For the last year of the 5th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted during the portion of the year that was in the 5th cycle. For the first year of the 6th cycle, Table B will only include units that were permitted since the start of the planning period. Projection Period units are in a separate column.
Total RHNA
Total Units
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Extremely Low-Income Units*
Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income RHNA progress and must be reported as very low-income units in section 7 of Table A2. They must also be reported in the extremely low-income category (section 13) in Table A2 to be counted as progress toward meeting the extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). *Extremely low-income housing need determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1). Value in Section 5 is default value, assumed to be half of the very low-income RHNA. May be overwritten.
Progress toward extremely low-income housing need, as determined pursuant to Government Code 65583(a)(1).
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2 Table B
Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress
Permitted Units Issued by Affordability
161
Jurisdiction Signal Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Date of Rezone Rezone Type
2 4 5 6 7 9 10 11
APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Date of Rezone Very Low-Income Low-Income Moderate-Income Above ModerateIncome Rezone Type Parcel Size
(Acres)
General Plan
Designation Zoning Minimum
Density Allowed
Maximum
Density Allowed
Realistic
Capacity Vacant/Nonvacant Description of Existing Uses
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
3 8
Project Identifier RHNA Shortfall by Household Income Category Sites Description 1 Sites Identified or Rezoned to Accommodate Shortfall Housing Need and No Net-Loss Law Table C
Jurisdiction Signal Hill
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
1 2 3 4
Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation Adequate Sites Program
Rezone 4 sites, totaling over 27 acres. 517
units needed by October 15, 2022. 35 to 45
dwelling units per acre. Walnut and Orange
Bluff sites included in this.
Development agreements,
site acquisition and
remediation to be completed
by 2025.
12/2021: Conduct thorough environmental and health assessment- COMPLETED 10/2022: Rezoning including CEQA and adoption of SP7 with adjusted development standards for bluff sites- COMPLETED
4/2023: RFP to be issue- COMPLETED
7/2023: Interview developers and select best qualified- COMPLETED 12/2023: Enter into development agreements to guide development of all 4 sites and include a committment to all production and site remediation to be completed once developer is chosen- (COMPLETED)
Submit adopted Housing Element to water and sewer within 30 days of adoptionCOMPLETED Adopt required procedures to proposed developments that include units affordable to lower income households within 2 years of element adoption- IN PROGRESS City must alert Sanitation Districts of LA County of the requirements under Gov. Code Section 65589.7 and ask for confirmation that the district has procedures in place to grant priority for the provision of sewer services to proposed developments that include units affordable to lower income househoulds as required within 2 years of adoptionCOMPLETED No Net Loss Program
To ensure sufficient residential capacity is
maintained for each income category,
develop and implement a formal, ongoing
evaluation procedure pursuant to Gov.
Code Section 65863. Evaluation procedure
will track number of extremely low, very low,
low, moderate, and above moderate income
units constructed in order to calculate the
remaining unmet RHNA. Will also track
number of units built on identified sites.
Sites inventory updated in
2023 and will continuously
be updated.
12/2021: Conduct thorough environmental and health assessment- COMPLETED 10/2022: Rezoning including CEQA and adoption of SP7 with adjusted development standards for bluff sites- COMPLETED
4/2023: RFP to be issue- COMPLETED
7/2023: Interview developers and select best qualified- COMPLETED 12/2023: Enter into development agreements to guide development of all 4 sites and include a committment to all production and site remediation to be completed once developer is chosen- IN PROGRESS (COMPLETED)
Submit adopted Housing Element to water and sewer within 30 days of adoptionCOMPLETED Adopt required procedures to proposed developments that include units affordable to lower income households within 2 years of element adoption- IN PROGRESS City must alert Sanitation Districts of LA County of the requirements under Gov. Code Section 65589.7 and ask for confirmation that the district has procedures in place to grant priority for the provision of sewer services to proposed developments that include units affordable to lower income househoulds as required within 2 years of adoptionCOMPLETED Housing Choice Voucher
Rental Assistance Program
Provide rental assistance to an annual
average of 40 to 60 households. To assist:
advertise and promote regional housing
assistance programs throughout the City.
Provide information on City's website, target
outreach, landlord outreach program, use of
section 8 program in ADU developments.
Information posted on City
website and will be updated
continuously
Ongoing throughout the 2021-2029 planning period. Quarterly contact with County Housing Departments and groups for promotion of programs and assistanceCONTINUED EFFORT 12/2022: Update city website with regional housing assistance programs informationCOMPLETED; CONTINUED EFFORT 6/2023: send direct outreach of higher need or lower-income and to rental/property managers and housing assistance service providers in higher opportunity areasCOMPLETED; CONTINUED EFFORT First Time Homebuyer
Assistance Program
Provide down payment assistance to three
households during the 2021-2029 planning
period. Promote County Homeownership
(HOP) program; and County Mortgage
Credit Certificate (MCC) Program. The
MCC Program offers qualified first-time
homebuyers a federal income tax credit.
Ability to convert a portion of their annual
mortgage interest into a direct dollar for
dollar tax crediton their tax returns.
Awarded a tax credit up to 20% of the
annual interest paid on the mortgage loan.
Remaining 80% of mortgage interest will
continue to qualify as an itemized tax
deduction.
Completed all of the
programs, except for the
programs that require a
continued effort
The City will continue to participate in the Urban County Program throughout the eightyear planning period- CONTINUED EFFORT Hold at least two seminars for new homebuyer assistance, target outreach related to seminars to residents in geographic areas of higher need or lower incomeCOMPLETED ON 03/20/2023 & 05/06/2023.
Quarterly contact with County Housing Departments and groups for promotion of programs and assistance- CONTINUED EFFORT
Annual outreach to local entities for promotion and coordination of assistance programsCONTINUED EFFORT Waiver of Development
Impact Fees
Affordable housing developments are
exempt from the three impact fees for
parks, water and traffic.
Provide fee waivers for two projects within
the planning period. The current (July 2021)
per unit fees are:
Parks and Recreation
Single family dwelling $21,910
Multi-family dwelling $15,112
Water SD Meter of 1” $21,437
Traffic (all residential) $540.47
Staff has kept up quarterly
contact with LA county
Housing departments and
groups
Ongoing throughout the 2021-2029 planning period. Quarterly contact with County Housing Departments and groups for promotion of programs and assistanceCOMPLETED; CONTINUED EFFORT Special Needs Program
Provide housing opportunities to meet the
needs of special needs residents by
allowing for development standard
incentives, including reduced parking
standards, setbacks, and increased height
allowances. Provide additional regulatory
incentives and concessions to projects
targeted for special needs groups such as
exemption from the site plan and design
review process. Complete site remediation
form oil extraction activities on sites for
affordable or special needs housing.
Interview prospective developers to develop
the Walnut Bluff and Orange Bluff sites with
the housing affordability components
described in the Sites Inventory. Adopt
objective design standards to ensure that
the City can provide local guidance on
design and standards for by-right projects
as allowed by State law. Establish a
centralized, one-stop housing inquiry
location.
The City selected National
Community Renaissance
(National CORE) as the
affordable housing developer
for the sites. National CORE,
the City, and SHP are
developing an Exclusive
Negotiation Agreement and
preparation of financing
applications. Once the
Development Agreement is
executed, site acquisition
and remediation will
commence. The City
anticipates site work to begin
by Mid-2024.
Impact fee deferrals current and ongoing and developer outreach annuallyCONTINUED EFFORT 2023: April to July- Interview interested developers and select the best qualified private or non-profit developer- COMPLETED
2022: October- Adopt Special Planning area 7 with adjusted developments standards for the Walnut Bluff and Orange Bluff sites- COMPLETED
2024: Adopt Objective Design Standards- IN PROGRESS
2024: June- Site remediation initiated for the Walnut Bluff and Orange Bluff sites when development agreements completed- IN PROGRESS
2021-2029 ongoing: Participation in regional efforts to address homelessness 2022: December- Add information related to the Los Angeles County Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP) on the City websit- COMPLETED
2023: January- Post quarterly on the City’s social media pages in English and SpanishCOMPLETED; CONTINUED EFFORT 2024: Establish a centralized, one-stop housing inquiry location- IN PROGRESS ADU Ordinance and
Incentives Program
Adopt an ADU Ordinance and plan of
incentives for the production of ADUS.
Incentives include: Inform owners that
the construction of ADUs is exempt from
fees.
Provide owners with example of small
ADUs (micro-units, small studios (<500 SF).
Inform owners of the Section 8 Housing
Choice Voucher Program and County of
Los Angeles Housing Authority contacts.
To be completed by 2026
Prepare a density bonus ordinance by end of fourth quarter 2022 and adopt end of fiscal year 2023-Given the multiple legislative changes initiated by the State, the City has detrmined to postpone creation of a local Ordinance and adhere to State regulations.
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Housing Programs Progress Report
Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.
Table D
Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583 Density Bonus Ordinance
Prepare and adopt a density bonus
ordinance. Responsible Agency:
Community Development Department
To be completed by 2025
2022-2023; annual assessment of housing production (starting in 2023), if production is lagging conduct a feasibility assessment by 2024 and if needed amend residential parking requirements and RH zone height limits in the Zoning Code by 2025- In 2024, the City continued working with the selected non-profit workforce housing firm, National CORE, to assess the Walnut Bluff and Orange Bluff sites, to negotiate a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the property owner and prepare financing applications.
Zoning Ordinance
Amendments Program
Update Zoning Ordinance Definitions o
Employee Housing. o Qualified Supportive
Housing Development. o Low Barrier
Navigation Center. Update Uses Permitted
in the Residential Districts o Employee
housing in zones permitting single family
homes.
o Large family day care homes in the
multifamily districts (SB 234). Update Uses
Permitted in the Commercial Zones
o Low barrier navigation centers in the CR
Zone.
o Amend emergency shelter parking
standards to limit required parking to only
number of spaces sufficient to
accommodate staff working at the shelter.
To be completed by 2025
2022-2023; annual assessment of housing production (starting in 2023), if production is lagging conduct a feasibility assessment by 2024 and if needed amend residential parking requirements and RH zone height limits in the Zoning Code by 2025.
In 2025, the City identified a list of uses to be added to the land use table, including, but not limited to, employee housing in SFR zones, larger family day care homes, supportive housing, etc. A Zone Ordinance Amendment is planned to update the land use table to incoporate the changes 2025.
-IN PROGRESS
SB 35 Development
Streamlining Program
Create and make available an informational
packet that explains SB 35 streamlining
provisions and eligibility. Develop
application supplemental for submittal
Completed November 2023 1st Quarter 2023- COMPLETED; ATTACHMENT C IN REPORT In 2024, maintained information on the City web site.
Energy Conservation
The City will take the following actions
during the 2021-2029 planning period:
Continue to promote energy conservation
by promoting its Residential Green Building
Primer.Continue to enforce the 2019
California Green Building Standards
Code.Use the Sustainable City Committee
(SCC) to continue developing and
recommending a sustainability framework
that promotes environmentally sound and
financially practical objectives. Continue to
implement the goals adopted as part of the
Green City Report prepared by the
Sustainable City Committee. The Report
allows the City to self-certify as a One-Leaf
Green City
Completed December 2023
Promote and encourage weatherization and energy efficient home improvements throughout the planning period; expand website information on energy conservation resources by 1st Quarter 2023- COMPLETED and CONTINUED in 2024; Housing Code Enforcement 40 closed code violation cases per year Continued effort by Building
Inspector and Chief Building
Official, Eric Kranda.
The program will be implemented on an ongoing basis during the 2021-2029-
CONTINUED EFFORT
Housing Rehabilitation
Objective: 5 single family dwellings. During
the 2021-2029 planning period the City will
take the following actions:
- Coordinate with the County of Los
Angeles Urban County CDBG Program to
lobby for an increase
in CDBG funding for housing rehabilitation
activities.
- Use Permanent Local Housing Allocation
(PLHA) program funds for housing
rehabilitation
activities once 6th cycle Housing Element
cleanup activities have been completed.
- Identify and actively support efforts to
secure State, federal, and private funding
sources as a
means of leveraging local funds and
maximizing assistance. Identify State,
regional, and local
public and private housing rehabilitation
resources (including nonprofit agencies)
that Signal Hill
property owners can participate in and
provide the information on the City’s
website.
- Conduct annual outreach and marketing of
available State, regional, and local public
and private
housing rehabilitation resources through
workshops, seminars, social media
platforms, 1
outreach activity per year; target outreach
to homeowners in geographic areas of
higher need or
Annual Outreach for 2023
conducted. PLHA funds
continually applied for and
housing information for
funding and assistance is on
the website.
Coordination with the County of Los Angeles: annually through the Annual Action Plan process; In 2024, continued revisions for release of approved PLHA funds for Years 1- 4 from the County. Applied for PLHA Year 5. PLHA funds can be used for site remediation for the Walnut Bluff and Orange Bluff sites. Website availability of housing rehabilitation resources, by 1st Quarter 2023, Initiate outreach in June 2023 and annually thereafter- CONTINUED EFFORT
Accessibility Modifications
Program NOTHING WRITTEN NOTHING WRITTEN NOTHING WRITTEN Fair Housing Information and
Services Program
Implement the Fair Housing Information and
Services Program; hold three Fair Housing
Workshops during the eight-year planning
period; Post information on accessing fair
housing services
quarterly on the City’s social media pages;
assist at least 25 residents during the
planning period (AFFH
viewer shows 12 inquiries from 2013-2021)
To be completed in 2025
Hold 3 fair housing workshops and implement program on an ongoing basis throughout the 2021-2029 planning period- IN PROGRESS
Post information on accessing fair housing services quarterly on the City’s social media pages in English and Spanish beginning January 2023- COMPLETED; Affirmatively Furthering Fair
Housing
Varies by the following fair housing issues
specific to Signal Hill: 1. disproportionate
need experienced by hispanic households,
2. lower environmental quality, 3. racial
equity/bias in the city practices and
procedures, 4. displacement risk. More
detail in attachment b (in adopted housing
element can add if needed.)
To be completed in 2025
Adopt a policy that new housing developments must implement an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plan by mid-year 2022.
In 2024, the City continued working with National CORE to negotiate site purchase, project design, and outreach for the Walnut Bluff affordable housing project.
Additionally, the City has incorporate an Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Plans (AFHMP) informational sheet and application. SEE ATTACHMENT A AND
ATTACHMENT B - IN PROGRESS
Jurisdiction Signal Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Very Low
Income
Low
Income
Moderate
Income
Above Moderate
Income
Description of Commercial
Development Bonus
Commercial Development Bonus
Date Approved
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Units Constructed as Part of Agreement
Commercial Development Bonus Approved pursuant to GC Section 65915.7 Table E
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Project Identifier
1 2
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
(CCR Title 25 §6202)
Annual Progress Report
Jurisdiction Signal Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
The description should adequately document how each
unit complies with subsection (c) of Government Code
Section 65583.1+
.
For detailed reporting requirements, see the chcklist
here:
Extremely LowIncome+ Very Low-Income+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+Extremely LowIncome+Very LowIncome+ Low-Income+ TOTAL UNITS+ https://www.hcd.ca.gov/communitydevelopment/docs/adequate-sites-checklist.pdf Rehabilitation Activity
Preservation of Units At-Risk
Acquisition of Units
Mobilehome Park Preservation
Total Units by Income
Table F
Please note this table is optional: The jurisdiction can use this table to report units that have been substantially rehabilitated, converted from non-affordable to affordable by acquisition, and preserved, including mobilehome park preservation, consistent with the standards set forth in Government Code section 65583.1, subdivision (c). Please note, motel, hotel, hostel rooms or other structures that are converted from non-residential to residential units pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c)(1)(D) are considered net-new housing units and must be reported in Table A2 and not reported in Table F.
Activity Type
Units that Do Not Count Towards RHNA+
Listed for Informational Purposes Only
Units that Count Towards RHNA +
Note - Because the statutory requirements severely limit what can be counted, please contact HCD at [email protected] and we will unlock the form which enable you to populate these fields.
Units Rehabilitated, Preserved and Acquired for Alternative Adequate Sites pursuant to Government Code section 65583.1(c) Annual Progress Report
Jurisdiction Signal Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Notes
2 3 6
Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name+
Local
Jurisdiction
Tracking ID
Unit Category
(2 to 4,5+)
Tenure
R=Renter
Very LowIncome Deed
Restricted
Very LowIncome Non
Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
ModerateIncome Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Total Moderate Income Units
Converted from Above
Moderate
Date Converted Notes
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Table F2
Above Moderate Income Units Converted to Moderate Income Pursuant to Government Code section 65400.2 For up to 25 percent of a jurisdiction’s moderate-income regional housing need allocation, the planning agency may include the number of units in an existing multifamily building that were converted to deed-restricted rental housing for moderate-income households by the imposition of affordability covenants and restrictions for the unit. Before adding information to this table, please ensure housing developments meet the requirements described in Government Code 65400.2(b). 5 Project Identifier Unit Types
1 4
Affordability by Household Incomes After Conversion Units credited toward Moderate Income RHNA
Jurisdiction Signal Hill
Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029 ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Housing Element Implementation
2 3 4
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Realistic Capacity
Identified in the
Housing Element
Entity to whom the site
transferred Intended Use for Site
1 Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Note: "+" indicates an optional field
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Table G
Locally Owned Lands Included in the Housing Element Sites Inventory that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of Project Identifier
NOTE: This table must only be filled out if the housing element sites inventory contains a site which is or was owned by the reporting jurisdiction, and has been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of during the reporting year.
Jurisdiction Signal Hill Note: "+" indicates an optional field Reporting Period 2024
(Jan. 1 - Dec.
31)
Cells in grey contain auto-calculation
formulas
Designation Size Notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
APN Street Address/Intersection Existing Use Number of
Units
Surplus
Designation
Parcel Size (in
acres) Notes
NOTE: This table must contain an invenory of ALL
surplus/excess lands the reporting jurisdiction owns
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Parcel Identifier
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Housing Element Implementation
Table H
Locally Owned Surplus Sites
For Los Angeles County jurisdictions, please format the APN's as follows:9999-999-999 Jurisdiction Signal Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
Project Type Date
2 3
APN Street Address Project Name+ Local Jurisdiction
Tracking ID+
Unit Category
(SH - Student Housing) Date Very Low- Income
Deed Restricted
Very Low- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Deed
Restricted
Low- Income Non
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Deed Restricted
Moderate- Income
Non Deed
Restricted
Above
ModerateIncome
Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below
Not
Cells in g
Table J
Student housing development for lower income students for which was granted a density bonus pursuant to subparagraph (F) of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 65915 Project Identifier Units (Beds/Student Capacity) Approved 1 4
NOTE: STUDENT HOUSING WITH DENSITY BONUS ONLY. This
table only needs to be completed if there were student housing projects WITH a density bonus approved pursuant to
Government Code65915(b)(1)(F)
Annual Progress Report
Jurisdiction Signal Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Reporting Period 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Planning Period 6th Cycle 10/15/2021 - 10/15/2029
No Does the Jurisdiction have a local tenant preference policy? If the jurisdiction has a local tenant preference policy, provide a link to the jurisdiction's webpage containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials.
Notes
Table K
Tenent Preference Policy
Local governments are required to inform HCD about any local tenant preference ordinance the local government maintains when the jurisdiction submits their annual progress report on housing approvals and production, per Government Code 7061 (SB 649, 2022, Cortese). Effective January 1, 2023, local governments adopting a tenant preference are required to create a webpage on their internet website containing authorizing local ordinance and supporting materials, no more than 90 days after the ordinance becomes operational.
Jurisdiction Signal Hill
Reporting Year 2024 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)
Total Award Amount Total award amount is auto-populated based on amounts entered in rows 15-26.
Task $ Amount Awarded $ Cumulative Reimbursement
Requested
Other
Funding Notes
Summary of entitlements, building permits, and certificates of occupancy (auto-populated from Table A2) Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
8 8
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
9 9
Current Year
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
Deed Restricted 0
Non-Deed Restricted 0
4 4
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Completed Entitlement Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
Total Units
Building Permits Issued by Affordability Summary
Income Level
Very Low
Low
Total Units
Certificate of Occupancy Issued by Affordability Summary Income Level
Very Low
Low
Moderate
Above Moderate
ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT
Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Reporting
(CCR Title 25 §6202) Please update the status of the proposed uses listed in the entity’s application for funding and the corresponding impact on housing within the region or jurisdiction, as applicable, categorized based on the eligible uses specified in Section 50515.02 or 50515.03, as applicable.
$ -
Task Status
General Plan Annual Report 2024
CIRCULATION ELEMENT
The Circulation Element was adopted in 2010, contains eight goals and 33 implementation programs.
The significant achievements for the year 2024 are below.
Goal 1: NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REGIONAL COOPERATION
Ensure that new development results in the preservation and enhancement of the City’s circulation system.
Policy 1.b: Require that new development includes circulation and utility system improvements, including dedication of land for widening of roadways and pedestrian and bicycle facilities, where appropriate, and construction of new public works facilities reasonably related to the impacts of the development and intended use on the existing systems. • East Burnett Street Improvement Project – The Public Works Department is undergoing a roadway rehabilitation on Burnett Street from Walnut Street up Skyline Drive to Dawson Avenue. The roadway rehabilitation project includes sidewalks on Burnett Street and bicycle lanes.
Policy 1.e: Strengthen the framework for effective regional and local circulation system planning efforts.
• See Policy 1.b
Goal 2: ROADWAYS
Provide a safe and efficient roadway system for all users.
Policy 2.a: Construct new roadways and improve existing roadways consistent with the classification system for minimum right-of-way widths described in the Official Plan Lines Map. • Cherry Avenue and Jessie Nelson Circle Improvement Project – The Public Works Department completed the slurry sealing of 13,300 square feet at Jessie Nelson Circle and Hilltop Park.
Policy 2.c: Promote proactive and systematic repair and replacement of worn roadways and infrastructure.
• Cherry Avenue and Jessie Nelson Circle Improvement Project – The Public Works Department completed the slurry sealing of 13,300 square feet at Jessie Nelson Circle and Hilltop Park.
• Citywide Median Improvement Project – The Public Works Department has completed the median improvement of Cherry Avenue and Spring Street, which included the addition of new drought tolerant landscaping, irrigation system, and a new City monument sign. • 2024 Annual Sidewalk Repair – The Public Works Department completed a total of 4.653 square feet of sidewalk repairs at 58 locations within the City. This included the installation of a new ADA ramp on Jessie Nelson Circle.
Policy 2.d: Coordinate and monitor the physical condition and operation of existing transportation systems by analyzing activity areas and the various transportation links (roadway, pedestrian, bicycle, and others) that connect those activity areas.
See Policy 1.b
Goal 3: PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE CIRCULATION
Create a safe and comfortable environment for pedestrians and bicyclists, encouraging the use of these modes of transportation for the majority of shorter trips.
Policy 3.a: Promote healthy, energy-efficient, and sustainable living by promoting the expansion of the city trails and walkways system.
• East Burnett Street Improvement Project – The Public Works Department is undergoing a roadway rehabilitation on Burnett Street from Walnut Street up Skyline Drive to Dawson Avenue. The roadway rehabilitation project includes sidewalks on Burnett Street and bicycle lanes.
• Hillbrook Park – The Public Works Department completed 95% of construction of Hillbrook Park.
Policy 3.b: Preserve existing public access to the trails system to promote recreational walking and hiking, fitness, and alternative modes of transportation. • East Burnett Street Improvement Project – The Public Works Department is undergoing a roadway rehabilitation on Burnett Street from Walnut Street up Skyline Drive to Dawson Avenue. The roadway rehabilitation project includes sidewalks on Burnett Street and bicycle lanes.
Policy 3.d: Coordinate with the City of Long Beach to ensure that current and future pedestrian and bicycle facilities are properly linked at city boundaries. • 2024 Annual Sidewalk Repair – The Public Works Department Annual sidewalk repair focused on repairing existing sidewalks throughout the City for better pedestrian access.
Goal 6: UTILITIES
Provide safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly utilities systems and pipelines.
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Policy 6.c: Encourage the development of infrastructure that supports new power generating sources, such as solar and wind energy.
• Consistent with State-mandated regulations, the City offered expedited review of EV chargers and rooftop solar projects.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES ELEMENT
The Environmental Resources Element was last updated on February 16, 1988. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan (PRMP) was previously updated in December 1989 and incorporated into the PRMP as Appendix A of the Environmental Resources Element (Ordinance No. 89-12-1047). In February 2021, the Parks and Recreation Master Plan Update was adopted by the City Council.
During the finalization of the PRMP, additional areas of clarification were identified, including park development impact fees. Upon request by the City Council, the Prioritization and Implementation Plan (PIP) was developed as a companion document to the Parks and Recreation Master Plan, both of which were subsequently approved in January 2022. The PIP identified the relevant and attainable priorities related to park, trail, facility, and program development over the next 10-15 years in the areas of Planning, Policy, and Programs, as well as Capital Improvement Projects. The goals and objectives that had been identified in the PRMP were reviewed for status as completion, progress, and relevancy/applicability. As a complementary document, the PIP will serve as a work plan for the Community Services Department as funding sources become available. Both the PRMP and PIP documents are intended to be incorporated into the Environmental Resources Element Update as part of the General Plan.
The Environmental Resources Element contains seven goals and 39 implementation programs. The significant achievements for the year 2024 are below:
Goal 1: Maintain and enhance the identity and aesthetic quality of Signal Hill as a city with striking view potential and a City that is carefully managing its transportation from resource extraction to balance land uses.
Policy 1.3: Develop design guidelines and themes that can be utilized throughout the City, and that are integrated with the greenbelt system, public signage, street furniture, public buildings, and similar facilities.
• City trees are trimmed on a set (biannual) schedule.
• Street Tree Master Plan – City Council adopted the Public Works Department’s Street Tree Master Plan in 2023. The five-year plan updated the street tree policy and tree planting standards.
o The Public Works Department received a $1,000,000 grant from the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry (NOFO). The grant will be utilized for the planting and maintenance of over 1,000 trees, increasing the urban forest coverage and promoting a healthier, greener community in Signal Hill. • 2024 Annual Sidewalk Repair – The Public Works Department completed a total of 4,653 square feet of sidewalk repair at 58 locations within the City. The scope also included one new ADA ramp at Jessie Nelson.
Policy 1.4: Protect and enhance the natural topography that exists in the City. • Street Tree Master Plan – City Council adopted the Public Works Department’s Street Tree Master Plan in 2023. The five-year plan updated the street tree policy and tree planting standards.
General Plan Annual Report 2024
• In 2024, the remainder of the grant that the Public Works Department received in 2023 from the USDA Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry (NOFO) was utilized to plant over 300 trees citywide. The focused areas included vacant tree sites where there were no trees, trees were removed or were dead.
• Citywide Median Improvement Project – This is an ongoing effort that the Public Works Department is focused on. In 2024, the median project on Cherry Avenue and Spring Street was completed. In addition, across the City, monument signs were installed and new trees were planted. The goal is to enhance the landscape and improve irrigation at medians within the City.
• Hillbrook Park Project – The Public Works developed design plans for the upgrade to the park. Design plans were developed after a year of public outreach meetings and conceptual plans were vetted with the public and Parks, Recreation, and Library Services staff. The project is expected to be completed in early 2025.
Goal 3: Provide and maintain a variety of parks and recreational facilities, both passive and active that will be conveniently located throughout the community.
Policy 3.2: Ensure accessibility of local and regional parklands of all types to all users, including the young, the elderly, and the handicapped.
• The Parks and Recreation and Library Services Department continued to offer the Family Food Distribution program for low-income Signal Hill families. In 2024, 37 low-income families received assistance. They received a debit card from the City’s local grocery store to purchase supplemental groceries each month. In addition, 65 seniors aged 55 and older participated in the program and received the above-mentioned assistance. The program has continued to provide access to food resources to community members who need some support to close food insecurity gaps.
• In partnership with Signal Hill Petroleum, the Parks and Recreation and Library Services Department implemented a new, free tutoring program for 25 Signal Hill students in 2nd to 5th grades at the Signal Hill Public Library.
• Parks and Recreation Commission Communications – The Parks, Recreation, and Library Services Department provides monthly updates to the Parks and Recreation Commission on projects related to park development, community events, and other community service programs.
• Celebrated the city’s 100th-year anniversary of incorporation, hosting more than 20 different events, activities, and programs where members of the community were invited to commemorate this milestone anniversary.
Goal 4: Manage the production of economically valuable resources in the City to achieve a balance between current market forces and long-term community values.
Policy 4.1: Improve the interface between oil production activities and urban development, both for existing and new projects.
• As a part of the City’s annual inspection of properties with an active CUP, staff inspected Signal Hill Petroleum’s seven oil well drill sites to confirm that the sites are in good condition in relation to landscaping, fence screening, general maintenance, and equipment. • The Oil Operator continues regular maintenance and landscape inspections at individual well sites.
Policy 4.2: Encourage the development and production of natural resources that are demanded by the market, and that release land for urban uses at a reasonable and controlled rate. • See Policy 4.3 below.
Policy 4.3: Require the restoration and reuse of land no longer necessary or economical for oilproduction activities. • The City approved four projects and processed zoning ordinance amendments and environmental documents for mixed-use and housing sites which are underdeveloped and have historic oil operations, as part of the 6th Cycle Housing Element. In 2024, the City continued working with the selected non-profit workforce housing developer, National CORE, to facilitate development of the sites.
Goal 7: Maintain and provide information to the community on environmental problems, opportunities, progress, and ideas.
Policy 7.3: Provide information to the public on environmental conditions and issues in Signal Hill. • The Sustainable City Committee meets quarterly and act as the community liaison to share the City’s many sustainable achievements, practices and policies. • Staff provides monthly updates to the Parks and Recreation Commission on projects related to park development, community events, and other community service programs.
General Plan Annual Report 2024
SAFETY ELEMENT
The Safety Element was last updated in November 2016. It contains three goals and 31 implementation programs. The significant achievements for the year 2024 are below.
Goal 1: PREVENTION
Strive to prevent man-made disasters and minimize the potential for natural disasters to impact the community.
Policy 1.c: Regulate the location, use, storage, and transportation of hazardous and toxic materials and protect the public from these hazards.
• City personnel maintained close contact with all operators of hazardous and potentially hazardous facilities, including Signal Hill Petroleum, the City’s largest petroleum and natural gas operator.
• Staff continued to follow the 2016 Safety Element, which includes a map that identifies designated evacuation routes within the City for transportation of hazardous and toxic materials.
• In 2024 the City’s Emergency Management Coordinator continued updates to the City’s Hazard Mitigation Plan and emergency preparedness activities.
Policy 1.e: Encourage the maintenance or improvement of the building’s structural integrity to protect residents and preserve communities.
• The City’s Water Department staff continued regular inspections of existing water storage facilities on a periodic (or as needed) basis.
Policy 1.g: Regulate the amount and type of new development in areas susceptible to fire hazards. • Per the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention, there are no properties in the City that are located within a Fire Hazard Severity zone.
Policy 1.j: Undertake preventive measures both for catastrophic events and for more frequent incidents such as structural fires and localized flooding. • The City’s Safety Committee met on a quarterly basis. The Safety Committee performed numerous actions such as testing panic alarms, replenishing emergency supplies, and conducting inspections for all departments to address staff’s safety and to minimize liability exposure.
• The Safety Committee planned an earthquake drill for City employees in October 2024 which is the statewide “Great California Shakeout.”
• Emergency response personnel maintained open mutual aid agreements with law enforcement agencies across all operational areas, including the Long Beach Police Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and the California Highway Patrol.
Policy 1.k: Regulate development in Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones consistent with levels of acceptable risk. Require the submission of geologic and seismic reports, as well as soils engineering reports, in relation to applications for land development permits whenever seismic or geologic problems are suspected.
• The Building and Safety Division required geological investigation reports for all new and existing projects located within Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones. In Signal Hill, the only earthquake fault zone is the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, which runs diagonally from northwest to southeast across the City.
Policy 1.m: Update the local Hazard Mitigation Plan every five years and evaluate the mitigation plan annually to determine the effectiveness of programs and to reflect changes in land development or programs that may affect mitigation priorities. • The City’s Emergency Management Coordinator continued updates to the City Hazard Mitigation Plan. Emergency Operations Center (EOC) staff and emergency response personnel continued to follow the Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was last updated in October 2017.
Goal 2: PREPARATION
Take necessary steps to allow for effective responses to disasters.
Policy 2.a: Maintain an effective Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) and other emergency preparedness plans and programs, as necessary.
• The Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) continued to utilize social media (e.g., Facebook) as a platform to educate the public by providing tips for keeping their personal property safe, deterring crime, and reporting crime to SHPD’s dispatch line. • Measure H Homeless Services – The Signal Hill Police Department met regularly with the Measure H Homeless Services Liaison to discuss various available resources for the unhoused population in Signal Hill.
• In 2024, the Signal Hill Police Department received grant funding from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety. The funding will facilitate best practice strategies to be conducted to reduce the number of persons killed and injured in crashes involving alcohol and other primary crash factors. The funded strategies may include impaired driving enforcement, enforcement operations focusing on primary crash factors, distracted driving, night-time seat belt enforcement, special enforcement operations encouraging motorcycle safety, enforcement and public awareness in areas with a high number of bicycle and pedestrian crashes, and educational programs. These strategies are designed to earn media attention thus enhancing the overall deterrent effect. • The City’s Finance Department completed the installation of new Police Department servers, wireless access points, a new fire-wall system, and provided cybersecurity training to all employees.
General Plan Annual Report 2024
Policy 2.b: Ensure operational readiness of the City’s EOC. • See Policies 1.c and 1. j.
Policy 2.e: Coordinate with other area jurisdictions and local community groups and businesses to execute a variety of exercises to test operational and emergency plans and identify potential deficiencies in services that would occur during a disaster. • See Policy 1.j.
Goal 3: RECOVERY
Plan for efficient and rapid recovery from disasters.
Policy 3.a: To the maximum extent possible, assist in the orderly and efficient reconstruction of Signal Hill following a major disaster.
• See Policy 2.e.
NOISE ELEMENT
The Noise Element was adopted in 2010. It has one goal and 20 implementation programs. The significant achievements for the year 2024 are below.
Goal 1: Protect the health, safety, and welfare of people living and working within the City from adverse noise impacts.
Policy 1.a: The City will consider the severity of noise exposure in the community planning process to prevent or minimize noise impacts to existing and proposed land uses. • Staff maintained membership in the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) and participated in regional reviews of transportation and airport operations. • The Signal Hill Police Department enforced compliance with the noise standards of the current Motor Vehicle Code.
• The City’s building plan check process incorporated noise standards covered in the 2022 California Building Code.
• During project review, staff analyzed noise impacts as part of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. Following construction, noise impacts are addressed as part of the City’s code enforcement program.
Policy 1.d: The City will inform those living and working within the City of the effects of noise pollution and will cooperate with all levels of government to reduce or minimize impacts. • Staff communicated (both verbally and in writing) the standards outlined in Signal Hill Municipal Code Chapter 9.16 Noise.
Policy 1.e: Require noise mitigation to ensure that noise-sensitive land uses are not exposed to noise levels greater than 45 dB in habitable rooms and 65 dB in outdoor living areas. • City staff maintained communication with Long Beach Airport personnel regarding airport operations. In 2024, one aircraft-related noise complaint was received. Residents were provided with contact information to the Long Beach Airport Noise Abatement office for official complaints.
• The Finance Department prepared a Fireworks Ordinance prohibiting the possession, sale, use, or discharge of dangerous fireworks that pose a serious risk to the public’s safety in 2022. 2023 was the first calendar year where the ordinance was implemented.