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1 BUDGET WORKSHOP
MAY 13, 2025
FISCAL YEAR 2024-25 PROJECTIONS
FISCAL YEAR 2025-26 (YEAR 2)
Workshop Roadmap
1. Workshop Goals
2. Budget Overview
a) General Fund Overview
b) Reserves
c) Department Budgets
3. Capital Improvement Program
4. Decision Packages
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Welcome and Introduction
WHY WE BUDGET
• Estimate costs and expenses
• Provide support for services,
programs and projects
• Guide for staff
• Statement of Priorities
• Goals for City Council
• Accountability
WORKSHOP GOALS
• Present Proposed FY 25-26 (Year
2)
• Present Department
Accomplishments and Work Plans
• Review Decision Packages
• Gather Feedback
• Discussion and Questions
Budget Overview - Two-year Budget Process
Develop
FY 2024-26
Biennial Budget
Present at Budget
Workshop
(May 14, 2024)
COMPLETED
FY 2024-26
Biennial Budget
Present at Budget
Workshop
(May 14, 2024)
COMPLETED
Propose
Budget Document
City Council
Adoption
(June 11, 2024)
COMPLETED
Implement
FY 2024-25
Budget
Projections
Year End
Reporting
(FY 2024-25)
FY 2024-25
Budget
Projections
Year End
Reporting
(FY 2024-25)
Propose
FY 2025-26
Budget Refresh
(Year 2)
Workshop
(May 2025)
City Council
Adoption
(June 2025)
FY 2025-26
Budget Refresh
(Year 2)
Workshop
(May 2025)
City Council
Adoption
(June 2025)
Implement
Year 2 Budget
Mid-Year
(Early 2026)
Year End
Reporting
(FY 2025-26)
Year 2 Budget
Mid-Year
(Early 2026)
Year End
Reporting
(FY 2025-26)
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Budget Practices
•Provide a structurally balanced budget.
•Adequately fund reserves.
•Fund for capital improvements and one-time
needs.
Budget Goals
•Adopt a balanced budget.
•Serves as a financial plan and guide.
•Reflects Council priorities and strategic goals.
•Establishes funding levels for City services.
Budget Practices And Goals
Forecast:
•Mandates, public policy updates, and
new legislation
•Tariffs
•Stubborn Inflation
•Interest rates
•Geopolitical pressures
•Emerging issues
•Risk management
•Cashflow and liquidity
•Future large capital projects
Strategy:
• Utilize customized conservative
forecasts provided by industry experts
• Review all Revenue sources for the
General Fund and Special Funds
• Department review of line-item
budgets
Tactics:
• Deliver and expand quality, core
municipal services
• Proactively working on public safety
• Address deferred maintenance and
operational needs
• Focus on work environment to retain
and promote a successful workforce
• Maximize Measure (Signal Hill) R
(SHR), grant funds, and other relief
programs
• Plan for future economic development
• Flex capacity through software,
technology, and contracts
• Identify one-time vs on-going costs
Budget Strategy
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4 General Fund
Overview
1. Welcome and Introduction
2. Workshop Guidelines & Goals
3. Budget Overview
4. General Fund Overview
5. Department Budgets
i. Page Numbers
ii. Accomplishments
iii. Work Plans
6. Capital Improvement Program
(CIP) Budget
7. Schedule of Fees
8. Decision Packages
• Primary operating fund
• Repository for most general tax revenues
and operating expenses
• Funds those day-to-day services the City
delivers to ensure residents enjoy a high
quality of life
•Houses reserve funds that are funded
from prior year fund balances
• Fund Balance designations – nonspendable, committed and unassigned FY 2024-25 Projection FY 2025-26 - Year 2 Proposed
General Fund Revenues, Expenditures, & Fund Balance PROJECTIONS PROPOSED $75,672,152 $76,997,360
Prior Period Adjustments - Prior Period Adjustments - Prior Year Positive Fund Balance - Transfer Out to Reserves (10,312,916) Prior Year Positive Fund Balance - Transfer Out to Reserves - $65,359,236 $76,997,360 Operating Activity Operating Activity
Projected Revenues $40,731,282 Proposed Revenues $38,418,038 Transfers in from Reserves $1,119,836 Transfers in from Reserves $504,945 Transfers in from Special Revenue Funds $268,519 Transfers in from Special Revenue Funds $745,595 Projected Expenditures & Capital Outlay $31,817,677 Proposed Expenditures & Capital Outlay $37,358,807 Transfers Out to Reserves $3,750,252 Transfers Out to Reserves $1,082,771 Transfers Out to Other Funds $414,461 Transfers Out to Other Funds $540,000 Positive/(Negative) Fund Balance 6,137,247 Positive/(Negative)Fund Balance 687,000 $71,496,483 $77,684,360
Reserve Transfer In from Prior Year Surplus 7,231,915 Reserve Transfer In from Prior Year Surplus - Reserve Transfer In from General Fund/Special Rev Funds $3,750,252 Reserve Transfer In from General Fund/Special Rev Funds $1,082,771 Reserve Transfers Out to General Fund ($1,119,836) Reserve Transfers Out to General Fund ($504,945) Reserve Transfers Out to Other Funds ($4,361,454) Reserve Transfers Out to Other Funds ($7,172,734) Total Change in Reserve Funds 5,500,877 Total Change in Reserve Funds (6,594,908) $76,997,360 $71,089,452
Nonspendable 8,916,069 Nonspendable 8,916,069
Unassigned 27,461,774 Unassigned 28,148,774 Committed Reserves 40,619,517 Committed Reserves 34,024,609 $76,997,360 $71,089,452
Projected Positive Fund Balance $1,325,208 Change in General Fund Balance ($5,907,908) Projected General Fund Balance at July 1, 2024 Projected General Fund Balance at July 1, 2025 Adjusted Beginning General Fund Balance Adjusted Beginning General Fund Balance Projected General Fund Balance at June 30, 2025 Proposed General Fund Balance at June 30, 2026 Projected General Fund Balance at June 30, 2025 Proposed General Fund Balance at June 30, 2026 Fund Balance Recap Fund Balance Recap Total General Fund Balance Total General Fund Balance
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5 FY 2024-25 Projection FY 2025-26 - Year 2 Proposed
General Fund Revenues, Expenditures, & Fund Balance
General Fund Revenues
2022 - 2023
Actuals
2023 - 2024
Actuals
2024-2025
Current
Budget
2024-2025
Projections
Year 2
2025-2026
Approved
Year 2
2025-2026
Proposed
Revenue Type
Property Tax 2,691,695 2,825,011 2,603,747 2,956,174 2,684,146 2,684,146 Sales Tax 26,461,978 28,053,616 27,078,496 27,215,848 27,781,030 26,776,535 Oil Production Taxes 605,679 560,482 450,000 523,953 430,000 430,000 Other Taxes (TOT,Franchise) 1,556,886 1,527,143 1,470,175 1,506,461 1,489,053 1,489,053 Licenses and Permits 809,142 999,988 805,755 835,143 813,743 822,243 Intergovernmental Revenue 96,746 134,735 68,250 71,040 28,250 23,250 Charges for Services 1,591,146 2,119,075 1,690,450 2,392,250 1,742,900 2,506,014 Fines and Forfeitures 149,165 134,471 110,000 102,525 110,000 113,000 Use of Money and Property 2,001,124 4,912,215 2,644,752 4,442,713 2,333,191 3,193,439 Other Revenue 789,001 622,705 422,031 685,174 380,358 380,358 Transfers In* 615,464 242,795 588,454 268,520 541,377 745,595 37,368,025 42,132,236 37,932,110 40,999,800 38,334,047 39,163,633 *Transfers In - only include transfers from other funds (not reserves) Funding Sources
Total Revenues
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General Fund Revenue – Sales Tax in dollars
General Fund Revenue – Investments
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General Fund Revenue – Property Tax
4.4% increase assessed value from prior year
Year 1 Projections Year 2 Proposed
General Fund Revenues
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8 General Fund Expenditures
2022 - 2023
Actuals
2023 - 2024
Actuals
2024-2025
Budget
2024-2025
Projections
Year 2
2025-2026
Approved
Year 2
2025-2026
Proposed
Expenditures:
Legislative and Administration 3,174,114 4,005,650 4,549,900 3,868,938 4,106,607 4,336,286 Community Development 1,127,609 1,188,415 1,702,347 1,296,732 1,464,171 2,156,802 Parks, Recreation, & Library Services 2,284,949 2,947,397 3,385,728 2,953,738 3,150,267 3,622,758 Finance, IT and Non-Department 4,754,895 4,836,314 5,128,600 4,836,233 5,088,699 5,006,579 Police 12,003,847 10,504,222 14,146,661 12,571,748 14,625,575 14,994,087 Public Works 5,207,956 5,740,956 7,074,466 6,290,288 7,063,585 7,242,294 28,553,370 29,222,954 35,987,702 31,817,677 35,498,904 37,358,807 Transfers Out * 817,960 1,816,865 6,936,400 4,775,915 4,754,764 7,712,734 29,371,330 31,039,819 42,924,102 36,593,592 40,253,668 45,071,540 *Transfers Out - include only transfers to other funds (not reserves) Total Expenditures
Total Expenditures Including Tranfers
Year 2 - FY 25-26
Proposed
General Fund Expenditures
Year 1 – FY 24-25
Projection
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amounts, future
years based on
July 2024
Actuarial
CalPERS reports
17 CalPERS Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL) $1.97 $1.94 $2.29 $2.62 $2.52 $3.03 $3.86 $4.00 $4.02 $4.03 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $4.05 $0.27 $0.27 $0.27 $-
$0.50
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
$2.50
$3.00
$3.50
$4.00
$4.50
2019-20 2020-21 2021-22 2022-23 2023-24 2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29 2029-30 2030-31 2031-32 2032-33 2033-34 2034-35 2035-36 2036-37 2037-38 2038-39 2039-40 2040-41 2041-42 2042-43 2043-44 2044-45 Unfunded Accrued Liability (UAL)
in millions Gains & Losses
• June 2024 Gain 9.3%
• June 2023 Gain 5.8%
• June 2022 Loss 6.1%
• June 2021 Gain 21.3%
SAFETY TIER 1 (9) 77.00% 66.50% 65.90%
SAFETY TIER 2 (0) 96.00% 81.80% 80.50%
SAFETY PEPRA (17) 102.00% 85.60% 84.80%
MISC TIER 1 (10) 80.50% 69.30% 67.30%
MISC TIER 2 (13) 101.80% 86.70% 85.60%
MISC PEPRA (57) 102.90% 86.30% 84.90%
Signal Hill (# of Employees) June 30, 2021 June 30, 2022 June 30, 2023 18 *66% is funded by CalPERS investment earnings +
member contributions (based on data over the past
20 years as of June 30, 2024)
CalPERS Funding & Economic Impact
2022-2023 Actuals2023-2024 Actuals Year 1
2024-2025 Projected Year 22025-2026 Proposed
Normal Costs Employee 787,007 945,001 936,979 937,042 Employer 1,058,615 1,316,796 1,305,618 1,305,706 UAL Employer (100%) 2,624,975 2,523,863 3,029,184 3,857,665 3,683,590 3,840,659 4,334,802 5,163,371 This is total Pension Costs including the Enterprise Funds based on CalPERS actuarial reports CALPERS
TOTAL EMPLOYER COSTS
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General Fund Revenue & Expenditures Projections
Inc ludes T ra ns fer s In/ Out
General Fund Balance and Reserves
16% of proposed
Expenditures FY
25/26
Year 2
Proposed
75% of proposed
Expenditures FY
25/26
Year 2
Proposed
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Type of Reserve Reserve Threshold Combined Threshold Percentage % Current Target Reserve Percentage % / $ General Fund Unassigned 55-80% of GF Adopted Expenses 75% Economic Uncertainties Reserve 15-20% of GF Adopted Expenses 16% PERS Reserve 1% of CalPERS Total Liability or $1,500,000 N/A $3.4 M OPEB Reserve 2 yrs of Annual Retiree Medical Benefit Costs or $1,400,000 N/A $1.5 M
Insurance - Risk Management Reserve 50% of Annual Insurance Costs or $500,000 N/A $1.0 M Type I 75-100%
Type II
FY 25-26 GF Proposed Operating Expenses 37,358,807
Combined
91%
SPECIAL FUND OVERVIEW
VEHICLE REPLACEMENT FUND
WATER FUND
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Vehicle Replacement (Fleet) Fund
2023-2024
Actuals
Year 1
2024-2025
Projections
Year 2
2025-2026
Proposed
Beginning Cash Balance 2,304,155 2,152,680 1,680,656 Revenues Department Allocations 679,523 781,117 798,517 Other (Sales, Ins reimb, Interest & Transfers) 187,349 230,228 149,370 Total Revenues 866,872 1,011,345 947,887
Expenses
Fleet Operations 420,910 433,608 614,442
Capital Outlay Vehicles* 277,096 719,708 834,000
Capital Outlay CIP* 320,341 330,053 150,000
Total Operating Expenses 1,018,347 1,483,369 1,598,442 Net (151,475) (472,024) (650,555) Ending Cash Balance 2,152,680 1,680,656 1,030,101 * This accounts for capital outlay on a cash basis • Replacement criteria:
based on annual
assessment, vehicles are
replaced when they have
reached their end of life or
are experiencing problems
requiring costly repairs. • Typical replacement
schedule:
a) Police: four years or
80,000 miles
b) City light duty vehicles:
10 – 12 years of age
c) Alternative fuel vehicles
will be used when
available and practical
Vehicle Replacement (Fleet) Fund
Department Vehicle
Year 2
Replacement
Cost
Police Vehicle #73322 - Upfitting* $29,000
Police Vehicle #74111 - Parking Enforcement $45,000
Public Works New Pool Vehicle (1 of 2) * $35,000
Water New Pool Vehicle (2 of 2) * $35,000
Public Works Vehicle #21015 - Replacement Light Duty Vehicle $40,000 Community Dev New Vehicle for Code Enforcement Officer $40,000 Police Vehicle #72620 - Replacement Patrol Vehicle $100,000 Water Vehicle #40414 - Replacement Electric Vehicle** $90,000 Public Works Vehicle #60208 - Replacement Heavy Duty Vehicle $120,000 Public Works Vehicle #51808 - Replacement Heavy Duty Vehicle $200,000 Police Vehicle #72520 - Replacement Patrol Vehicle $100,000 Total $ 834,000
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Water Fund 2023-2024 Actuals Year 1
2024-2025 Projections Year 22025-2026 Proposed
Beginning Cash Balance 5,793,603 8,812,888 12,203,837 Revenues Water Sales 6,677,151 6,690,221 7,027,699 Other (Grants, Interest & Transfers) 402,936 372,487 180,000 Total Revenues 7,080,087 7,062,708 7,207,699 Transfers In (22-24 includes ARPA funds) 42,782 2,535,052 79,742 Loan Proceeds** 3,000,000 Expenses Water Operations & Administration 4,794,564 5,317,348 6,702,608 Capital Outlay * 2,820,903 321,348 8,194,756 Debt Service** 916,322 1,075,845 1,073,126
Non-Cash Accounting Items (1,935,935) Total Expenses 6,595,854 6,714,541 15,970,490 Net 3,019,285 3,390,949 (8,683,049) Ending Cash Balance 8,812,888 12,203,837 3,520,788 * Capital Outlay presented on cash basis **Loan Proceeds and Debt Service presented for cashflow
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEWS
Budget
Accomplishments
Work Plan
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• To represent the citizens of Signal Hill
by establishing priorities and policy
direction • Providing governance and oversight for
City operations
Pages 39 – 53
Legislative
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Legislative - Budget
LEGISLATIVE
2023-2024
Actuals
Year 1
2024-2025
Adopted
Budget
Year 1
2024-2025
Current
Budget
Year 1
2024-2025
Projections
Year 2
2025-2026
Approved
Budget
Year 2
2025-2026
Proposed
Budget
City Council 254,459 307,311 310,311 282,773 313,675 333,993 City Treasurer 5,435 8,675 8,675 8,445 8,902 8,898 City Clerk 271,874 324,096 324,096 252,531 304,493 357,178 TOTAL 531,768 640,082 643,082 543,748 627,069 700,069 Decision Packages On-going - Decision Packages One-time - TOTAL including Decision Packages 700,069 Full-Time Equivalent Positions (FTE) 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 Pages 39-53 27 28
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• Administration
• Economic Development • Communications and Public Relations •Human Resources
Pages 55 – 66
Administration
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Administration - Budget
ADMINISTRATION
2023-2024
Actuals
Year 1
2024-2025
Adopted
Budget
Year 1
2024-2025
Current
Budget
Year 1
2024-2025
Projections
Year 2
2025-2026
Approved
Budget
Year 2
2025-2026
Proposed
Budget
Executive Administration 1,214,328 1,228,208 1,368,208 1,182,632 1,265,405 1,428,322 Communications/Public Relations 182,054 289,544 304,544 230,727 304,995 289,969 Human Resources 502,384 822,414 832,414 629,323 850,461 855,136 Economic Development 1,575,117 1,369,652 1,401,652 1,282,507 1,058,677 1,062,790 TOTAL 3,473,882 3,709,819 3,906,819 3,325,189 3,479,538 3,636,217 Decision Packages On-going 15,000 Decision Packages One-time 516,000 TOTAL including Decision Packages 4,167,217 Full-Time Equivalent Positions (FTE) 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 8.5 1.0 FT- Sr Mgmt Analyst 1.0 FT- Sr Mgmt Analyst Pages 55 – 66 29 30
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Financial Stability
• Implemented the City’s 2023-
2028 Strategic Plan Update
• Successfully negotiated an
amended Facility Agreement with
EDCO to diversify and increase
City revenues. • Worked with the Finance Department to diversify the City’s investment portfolios and
increase City revenue. • Addressed the City’s CalPERS
Unfunded Actuarial Liability by
implementing the Fresh Start Program. • Worked with the Finance Department to develop and propose a new Financial Reserve
Policy.
Community Safety
• Collaborated with the business community to enhance public safety related issues. • Worked with the Police Department and Human Resources Division to update
recruitment practices for the
Police Department. • Worked with the Police Department to implement a new crime mapping tool. • Oversaw the Neighborhood Enhancement Team to address various quality of life issues and enhance the City’s livability. • Maintained the City’s Zero- Functional Homeless status and worked with the City of Long Beach to address encampments at Jenni Rivera Park.
Economic &
Downtown
Development • Initiated the Opportunity Study
Areas (OSAs) initiative to drive
future redevelopment and
economic growth in key
underutilized areas of Signal Hill. • Worked with Community Development to expedite the
opening of the Audi Dealership. • Executed the Development and Loan Agreement with National CORE for the Walnut Bluff Workforce Housing Development. • Acquired a property on 21st Street to incorporate into the Signal Hill Master Plan. • Launched the Open Rewards
program as a part of a larger
Shop Local Campaign to support
local businesses, generating over
$50,000 in sales.
Infrastructure
• Provided executive oversight for construction of the Hillbrook Park Project • Worked closely with Public Works to advance renovations to Signal
Hill City Hall. • Advanced final design of the
Signal Hill Park Amphitheatre • Worked closely with the Public Works Department on the
updated water rates and capital program. • Maintained City assets to ensure these are safe and well suited to support City services High-Functioning
Government • Conducted the 2024 Signal Hill
General Municipal Election. • Completed the Second Edition of the Leadership Academy. • Conducted Commission Appointments. •Conducted numerous recruitments resulting in 26 new FT hires; 13 new PT hires; 13 promotions; and 2 lateral Police Officer hires. •Hired a full-time Communications Specialist and expanded the City’s internal and external communication efforts. • Processed 7 Ordinances, 54 Resolutions, 121 Public Records Act Requests.
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Regional Leadership Positions
Gateway Cities Council of Governments
• City Managers Policy Advisory Committee
• City Managers Steering Committee
• Economic Development Working Group
• Homeless Technical Advisory Committee
• Broadband Master Plan Project Oversight Committee
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Continue the Implementation of the 5-Year Strategic Plan Complete City Hall Renovations
Continue the Opportunity Study Areas Initiative
2025 Signal Hill Leadership Academy
Promote Legislative Advocacy
Begin Construction of the Signal Hill Park Amphitheatre Project Coordination and Support
• Advance Proposed Workforce Housing Developments
• Explore Development Opportunities for the Spring/Atlantic Property • Advance and Promote Economic Development Efforts in conjunction with the OSA • Advance proposed Residential Development of Walnut Properties • Implement Human Resources Recruitment and Wellness Programs • Oversee Neighborhood Enhancement Team efforts
Accomplishments
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Business Support and
Development Activities
• Coordinated
Advertisements for the
Auto Center Group
• Launched a new Shop
Local Campaign
• Implemented new
Open Rewards program
in support of local
dining establishments.
• Scheduled check-in
meetings with
businesses to access
needs and concerns.
Operational Activities
• Continued monitoring
sales tax performance
by industry
• Met with developers to
market City owned
sites.
• Pitched to retail
establishments site
selection managers to
help market the Target
site.
Strategic Activities
• Awarded an RFP for the
Opportunity Study
Areas to PlaceWorks
• Completed an Economic
Analysis Study for the
OSAs
• Provided letters of
support for Affordable
Housing initiatives.
• Pursued funding for site
remediation of Cityowned properties.
Housing Authority
• Managed Authority
owned properties
• Completed SB 341
reporting
• Monitored affordable
housing agreements
• Executed a
Development and Loan
Agreement with
National CORE to
advance the Walnut
Bluff workforce housing
site
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• Initiated the first phase of the
project including stakeholder
interviews in the three OSA area
sites
• Awarded a Professional Services
Agreement to PlaceWorks to assist with
the OSA project. • Completed an Economic
Analysis, highlighting potential
development opportunities
including future Hotel
Developments.
Total Deposited Amount:
$10,000
Total Economic Impact:
$55,425
Shoppers Outside
of Signal HIll
# of users:
1,226
Rewards Distributed:
$8,278.55
ROI:
7x
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Business Support and Development Activities
• Re-establish the Business Spotlight Program
• Update the Economic Development website
• Work with the Signal Hill Chamber of Commerce to the Shop Local campaign to promote local businesses
• Support Auto Dealership businesses
• Launch inaugural Taste of Signal Hill event
• Promote workforce development programs
Strategic Activities
• Continue implementing the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan Goals and Objectives relative to Economic Development
• Oversee the Development and Loan Agreement with National CORE • Continue seeking grant funding for affordable housing development • Continue working with PlaceWorks in the preparation of the opportunity areas analysis to create property and sales tax revenue diversification opportunities through land use updates
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Accomplishments
Leveraged the City’s website, social media, print media, and newsletters to highlight City events and communications efforts
Published and mailed three editions of the City Views magazine to more than 5,900 households/businesses; published the City’s E-Newsletter (12), received by more than 360 subscribers Created short form videos to showcase City events, highlights, resources, programs, and other information, including the Mayor’s Minute (2025)
Highlighted employment opportunities in Signal Hill, including Police Department roles, while showcasing a positive work culture through appreciation days and behind-the scenes content.
Initiated the Business Spotlight program to encourage residents to “Shop Signal Hill” and highlight the contributions of local businesses.
Worked to increase resident engagement by actively promoting community events and other updates on all social media channels.
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Media Channels
• Utilizing the City's website for event announcements and updates • Managing and expanding social media presence to engage with residents • Creating and distributing print media for local outreach • Developing and maintaining newsletters for regular communication with the community • Integrating different channels for cohesive messaging and maximum reach Programs
• Promote the Signal Hill Leadership Academy to provide opportunities for additional resident engagement with City staff
• Promote the City as a destination for economic development; showcase the City’s businessfriendly environment and market competitiveness in the region • Highlight to students at Youth in Government Day how local government operates enhancing engagement and future opportunities.
Policies
• Continue Implementing the initiatives identified in the 2023-2025 Communications Plan • Ensuring compliance with the Social Media Policy and Procedure.
Workforce • Successful Management Recruitments: Assistant City Clerk, Police Admin Support Services Manager, Management Analyst (PW). • Promotional Management Recruitments: Chief of Police, Deputy City Manager, Accounting Manager, Management Analyst (GIS). • Conducted 46 recruitments resulting in 17 new FT hires and 13 part-time hires. • Hired 2 lateral Police Officers and 2 Police Recruits will begin academy this year. • Commissions: Supported recruitments for the Civil Service Commission, Parks and Recreation Commission, and Planning Commission. • Implemented 3-year agreements with the City’s bargaining units (SHEA and SHPOA) • Training and Development: Leadership Series, and various ongoing training through CJPIA and LCW • Employee Wellness & Recognition • Held 6 employee recognition/appreciation events
• Continued Employees of the Quarter and Employee of the Year recognitions
Programs • Health Benefits Fair – successfully conducted a benefits fair that included the City’s providers and other vendors. Processed a successful open enrollment for 90 employees • Employee Engagement & Wellness Events – established Employee Engagement Committee and hosted several employee appreciation events such as the Employee BBQ, Halloween Social and Costume Contest, Employee Recognition Holiday Luncheon, Super Bowl contest, St. Patrick’s Day Social, Mental Health Awareness and Therapy Dog visit, Yoga, Public Service Recognition • Leadership Series Training • Recalibrated Executive Management Salary Ranges for retention. • Implemented new POA Longevity Pay tiered structure for retention. • Implemented Longevity Pay for Dispatcher / Jailer • Tuition Reimbursement – increased to CSU rates • Implemented Labor Agreement initiatives that included market equity adjustments, COLA each year and increases in health contribution.
Human Resources - Accomplishments
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21 Workforce
• Recruitment and Retention: Overhaul of recruitment and marketing strategies including social media campaign and targeted candidate outreach
• Market Competitiveness: Monitor industry trends & update approach to recruit • Employer / Employee Relations: Continue to foster and maintain positive relations with unit representatives through transparency and collaborative efforts • Succession Planning: Create an organizational ladder for promotional opportunities where appropriate
• Employee Engagement: Employee appreciation events throughout the year and proactively recognize employees for their hard work
• Inclusivity and equity; foster an environment of openness Programs
• Police Officer Lateral Incentive Program
• Employee Wellness Events
• Employee Engagement Committee – actively rolling out engagement and employee appreciation events citywide
• Workplace Violence Prevention Plan – in progress
• Leadership Series Training – team building and professional development • Benefits Fair and Open Enrollment 2025
• Training & Development
Human Resources - Work Plan
Finance
• Accounting
• Auditing
• Budgeting
• Business licenses • Financial reporting
•Information technology
• Payroll processing
• Risk management • Treasury
• Water billing and customer service
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FINANCE
2023-2024
Actuals
Year 1
2024-2025
Adopted
Budget
Year 1
2024-2025
Current
Budget
Year 1
2024-2025
Projections
Year 2
2025-2026
Approved
Budget
Year 2
2025-2026
Proposed
Budget
Non-Departmental 3,441,637 2,962,442 2,962,442 2,941,637 3,064,404 3,041,890 IT 368,661 840,958 862,078 591,298 746,985 523,661 Fiscal Services 1,026,015 1,304,081 1,304,081 1,303,299 1,277,309 1,441,028 TOTAL 4,836,314 5,107,481 5,128,601 4,836,234 5,088,698 5,006,579 Decision Packages On-going - Decision Packages One-time - TOTAL including Decision Packages 5,006,579 Full-Time Equivalent Positions (FTE) 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8 6.8 6.8 1.0 FT- Dpty Director 1.0 FT- Dpty Director 1.0 FT- Retirement 1.0 FT-Mgmt Analyst 1.0 FT-Mgmt Analyst Pages 67-75 Finance - Accomplishments
• Completed Annual Street Report
• Completed FY 2023-24 audit with no findings
• Completed MTA audit FY 2023-24
• Delivered timely mid-year and annual financial reporting • Developed FY 2024-25 Projections and FY 2025-26 Year
2 Biennial Budget Update
• Developed long-term forecast model
• Submitted for Government Finance Officers Association Award
• Schedule of Fees
• Completed Development Impact Fee Annual Reporting –
AB 1600
Transparency
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•Implemented new Reserves Policy
•New Participant in CLASS investment option for the
City’s investment portfolio
•Initiated AP Automation
•Continue to heavily promote and increase paperless
transactions and reduced issuance of paper checks
•Successfully set up IT infrastructure to accommodate
remote workstations
Projects and Programs
Pages 67-75
Finance – Work Plan
Work Plan
•Complete FY 2024-25 Annual Comprehensive Audit
•Complete MTA Audit and single audit for Federal funding •Complete governmental compliance and financial reporting •Implement new GASB for financial reporting
•Conduct HSA (Health Savings Account) study
•Cross-train departments on utilization of GovInvest for intra-year labor costing
•Implement City-wide Accounts Payable Automation
•Prepare IT Strategic master plan
•Implement contract administration and management software application Pages 67-75
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•Neighborhood Enhancement • Building Safety
• Oil Field Services
Pages 77-87
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2023-2024 Actuals
Year 1
2024-2025 Adopted
Budget
Year 1
2024-2025 Current Budget
Year 1
2024-2025 Projections
Year 2
2025-2026 Approved
Budget
Year 2
2025-2026 Proposed
Budget
Planning 622,382 585,817 755,817 576,736 619,159 847,115 Neighborhood Enhancement 262,004 144,474 284,004 243,899 276,468 405,356 Building Safety 247,224 344,449 465,449 284,992 359,250 358,492 Oil Field Services 197,077 174,335 197,077 191,104 209,294 235,387 TOTAL 1,188,415 1,389,347 1,702,347 1,296,732 1,464,171 1,846,351 Decision Packages On-going - Decision Packages One-time - TOTAL including Decision Packages 1,846,351 Full-Time Equivalent Positions (FTE) 5.70 7.0 7.5 7.5 7.0 7.5
0.5 PT - Code Enforcement Officer 1.0 FT - Code Enforcement Officer 1.0 FT - Code Enforcement Officer
1.0 FT - Assistant Planner -0.2 FT - Intern Reduction
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Planning and Building Division – Accomplishments
C O M M E R C I A L P R O J E C T S C O M P L E T E D
Audi Dealership
2998 Cherry Avenue
Secure Space
3177 California Avenue
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Planning Division – Accomplishments
H O U S I N G A N D O T H E R P R O J E C T S
By the Numbers
• Issued 29 garage sale permits
• Responded to 63 public records
requests
• Reviewed 114 business licenses
• Ten (10) ADU Units permitted in FY 24-
25 (Above Moderate Category)
• General Plan Annual Progress Report • National CORE partnership • Awarded NOFA
• Executed ENA • Secured site control of Walnut Bluff • Implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element programs.
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Planning Division – Work Plan
P L A N N I N G A P P L I C AT I O N S F O R N E W D E V E L O P M E N T Address Description
Development of a 102,607 square foot
distribution/fulfillment warehouse.
3201 Walnut
Avenue
1 2599 Pacific Seven condominium units
Coast Highway
2 Demolition of a damaged single-family
dwelling (completed) and plan prep of a
new single-family dwelling and ADU
2100 Ohio
Avenue
3 Gateway Center North preliminary
review of plans for the drive-thru retail
pad.
850 East 33rd
Street
4 1
2 Pages 77-87
PRESENTATION TITLE 52
Planning Division – Work Plan
Ongoing Activities
• Facilitate development of workforce housing
• General Plan Annual Review and Progress Report
• Opportunity Study Area Progress
• Support Economic Development & attend ICSC
State Grant Funding • PLHA Years 1-5 • Continue to seek additional funding opportunities • Gateway Cities Housing Trust
General Plan Updates
• Environmental Resources Element Update
• Environmental Justice Element (new requirement)
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Neighborhood Enhancement – Accomplishments
Code Compliance • FY 24-25 – 124 cases closed
Vacant Parcel Ordinance (VPO) • Annual inspections of 27 VPO sites, 8 sites are City Owned
Sustainable City Committee
(SCC) • Environmental Justice Element • Environmental Resources Element • Sustainability Awards • Mayor’s Clean –Up Events • Sustainability Awards Pages 77-87
PRESENTATION TITLE 54
Neighborhood Enhancement – Work Plan
S U M M A R Y
Continue to focus on Neighborhood Enhancement
Continue to support Sustainable City Committee
Hire Full-Time Code Enforcement Officer
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Building & Safety Division – Accomplishments
P R O J E C T S
Inspections Underway
1787 East 28th Street – Industrial Building Rebuild
Plan Check In Progress
2200 East Willow Street– Costco Tenant Improvements for Deli Remodel 950 East 33rd Street – Target Rooftop Solar Installation 1933 – 1939 Temple Avenue– Eight New Detached SFDs
2750 East 20th Street – Three Detached Condominiums
Solar and EV Chargers
3 residential solar installation permits issued
5 EV car charger installation permits issued
1933 -1939 Temple Avenue
2750 East 20th Street
Pages 77-87
PRESENTATION TITLE 56
Building & Safety Division – Work Plan
S U M M A R Y
Continue Annual Permit Reviews
Continue Implementation of online services and permitting Pages 77-87
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Oil Field Services – Accomplishments
By the Numbers
• 415 Annual Inspections • 7 Oil Field Facilities Permits • 3 Annual Tank Permits • Abandoned Well Leak Test – None this year • Permits Issued – 6 Methane Assessments – No Rework Permits this year Pages 77-87
PRESENTATION TITLE 58
Oil Field Services – Work Plan
S U M M A R Y
Continue working with Oil Operators
Continue inspection of existing oil field operations
Continue implementing Oil Code and State regulations
Pages 84-94
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• Patrol Services
•Investigative Services
• Police Support Services
• Police Communications/Jail • Police Records • Emergency/Disaster Services Pages 89 – 119
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POLICE 2023-2024
Actuals
Year 1
2024-2025
Adopted
Budget
Year 1
2024-2025
Current
Budget
Year 1
2024-2025
Projections
Year 2
2025-2026
Approved
Budget
Year 2
2025-2026
Proposed
Budget
Community Outreach 44,164 78,407 110,907 89,350 81,035 81,782 Patrol Services 6,001,040 7,309,656 7,389,407 6,894,651 7,782,311 8,144,138 Investigative Services 1,301,218 1,760,990 1,760,990 1,426,029 1,803,637 1,719,330 Police Support Services 1,834,702 2,624,332 2,670,448 2,337,823 2,699,417 2,576,044 Communications/ Jail 778,299 1,451,691 1,451,691 1,122,355 1,501,132 1,624,577 Police Records 368,760 538,229 538,229 497,857 564,987 627,812 Emergency/ Disaster 176,039 184,988 224,988 203,682 193,055 220,403 TOTAL 10,504,222 13,948,293 14,146,661 12,571,748 14,625,575 14,994,087 Decision Packages On-going 50,000 Decision Packages One-time - TOTAL including Decision Packages 15,044,087 Full-Time Equivalent Positions (FTE) 53.2 53.2 53.2 53.2 53.2 53.2 Pages 89-119 59 60
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31 Accomplished FY 2024-25
• Advanced Officer Training
• Use of Force De-Escalation
• Leadership
• POST Command College
• Procedural Justice and Implicit Bias
• Perishable Skills
• Health/Mental Health Services
• First Aid/CPR update
• Emergency Management Training
(IAEM)
Planned FY 2025-26
• Advanced Officer Training
• Leadership:
• Civilian Leadership Institute (CLI)
• Parking/Records update
• Perishable Skills
• Health/Mental Health Services
• Active Shooter
• Emergency Management Training
• (IAEM)
• Federal Grant Training (NHSC)
Police - TrainingTraining
Pages 89-119
Community Outreach
• Community
Policing through
Environmental
Design
• Holiday Outreach
• Neighborhood
Watch
• National Night Out
• Signal Hill Police
Foundation
Regional
Collaboration
• California Police
Chief’s Association
• LA County Police
Chief’s Association
• Joint Regional
Intelligence Center
(JRIC)
• Greater Los
Angeles PATH
• Southeast Region
MET
• UC Irvine BWC AI
Tagging Project
Public Safety
• Trespassing letter
• Development and
update of City
Emergency
Operations Plan
• Emergency
Public
Information
Annex
• Update of Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Police - Accomplishments
Pages 89-119
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Police – Work Plan
• Focus on policing and outreach that promotes inclusivity for all • Engage in ongoing dialogue with the community (i.e. Coffee with a Cop)
• Continuing to foster relationships with large and small businesses • Increase bike patrol to promote access and visibility • Increase homeless outreach through regional partnerships • Increase EOC education and partnership with the community to aid in preparedness and resilience for emergency events
• Contract services for crime mapping and statistical analysis to aid in crime prevention and enforcement
Community Outreach, Investigative & Emergency/Disaster
Services, Patrol
Pages 89-119
• Establish recruitment team to assist with
recruitment and retention
• Expanded attendance at career and job fairs
• Provide a spectrum of training, both Statemandated and elective, to reflect the unique needs of the Signal Hill community
• Work with HR team to continue to streamline
and develop efficient hiring practices
• Introduction of a SHPD physical agility test site
to host hiring workshops.
Personnel and Human Resources
Police – Work Plan
Pages 89-119
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33 • Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund
• Office of Traffic Safety DUI Enforcement Grant
• Office of Traffic Safety Enforcement Grant
• Emergency Management Performance Grant
• State Homeland Security Program Grant
Grant Management and Cost Recovery
Police – Work Plan
Pages 89-119
Parks, Recreation, and
Library Services (PRL) • Parks & Facilities Administration/Park Development Permitting – Park, Facility, Special Event & Filming
Parks & Recreation Commission
Community Partnerships Park Patrol • Community Services Adult & Senior Programs Social Services & Family Programs – Transportation & Food Distribution
Special Events Volunteer Management Civic Engagement Animal Control & Pet Services Arts & Culture • Recreation Services After-School Recreation
Club (ARC) Day Camps Youth Sports
• Library Services Literacy Programs Special Interest Programs Technology Resources Pages 121-131
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PRL - Budget
PARKS, RECREATION & LIBRARY
2023-2024
Actuals
Year 1
2024-2025
Adopted
Budget
Year 1
2024-2025
Current
Budget
Year 1
2024-2025
Projections
Year 2
2025-2026
Approved
Budget
Year 2
2025-2026
Proposed
Budget
Library Programs & Services 814,450 798,824 872,824 794,215 827,117 1,056,460 Community Services 1,309,084 1,392,942 1,467,885 1,345,944 1,292,406 1,502,242 Recreation 823,864 996,290 1,045,020 813,580 1,030,744 1,064,056 TOTAL 2,947,397 3,188,055 3,385,728 2,953,738 3,150,267 3,622,758 Decision Packages On-going 85,000 Decision Packages One-time 21,000 TOTAL including Decision Packages 3,728,758 Full-Time Equivalent Positions (FTE) 25.55 27.05 28.47 28.47 27.05 28.47 0.25 PT - Rec Specialist 1.15 PT - Library Specialist 1.15 PT - Library Specialist 0.25 PT - Rec Specialist 1.15 PT - Library Specialist 0.25 PT - Rec Leader 0.25 PT - Rec Specialist 0.25 PT - Rec Specialist 0.25 PT - Rec Leader 0.25 PT - Rec Specialist 1 FT - Sr. Rec Specialist 1 FT - Sr. Rec Specialist Parks & Facilities Administration/Park Development Permitting – Park, Facility, Special Event & Filming
Park Patrol Parks and Recreation Commission Community Partnerships • Hillbrook Park Renovation
• Assisted with the adoption of the Civic
Center Master Plan
• Assisted in Phase One of the Civic Center
Master Plan: Amphitheater Design Process
• Processed 95 Facility Permits
FY 2024-25 Accomplishments
• Signal Hill Petroleum Tutoring Program Sponsorship
• Signal Hill Community Foundation
⁻ Spring & Summer Concerts – 12 Concerts
⁻ Increased Holiday Outreach Program by 17%
⁻ Sponsored 2 Active Adult Luncheons
⁻ New Art & Cultural Programming
⁻ Funded 33% of the Senior Food Distribution Program
⁻ Introduced Pet Programs
⁻ Introduced Veterans Recognition Programs
• Signal Hill Police Foundation
⁻ Sponsored 3 Active Adults Luncheons
⁻ Santa’s Workshop
• Long Beach Gem & Mineral Society
⁻ Gem Show – 505 Attendees
⁻ Educational Programs – 22 Attendees
• Jewelbox Children’s Theater Workshops – Monthly workshops • United Cambodian Community of Long Beach
- Senior Dancing for Health –weekly - 120+ attendees
Park & Facility Development
Programming & Community Partnerships
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• Active Adults Social Club –
Total 1,142 participants in
various activities: • Senior Luncheons
• Weekly In-Person
activities
• Monthly Excursions
Adults & Senior Programs
• Senior & Family Food
Distribution Programs
⁻ 467 seniors/families
served • Transportation programs
• 240 participants served
with Dial-A-Lift, Dial-A
Taxi Programs, &
Subsidized Bus Passes
• Mobile Blood Pressure Clinic
Social Services &
Family Programs
FY 2024-25 Accomplishments
Pages 121-131
Community Services Volunteer Management Civic Engagement • Youth in Government Day –NEW - 85 Participants
• Introduced the Leaders in Training Program –
NEW
• Volunteer Recognition Ceremony - 75 Attendees
• Number of Volunteers Engaged: 81
• Total Number of Volunteer Hours: 311
• Equivalent of 0.15 FTE
Volunteer Management &
Civic Engagement
FY 2024-25 Accomplishments
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FY 2024-25 Accomplishments
• CAMP Animal Vaccine Clinics –
10 clinics, 600+ pets vaccinated
• Pet Programming & Resources -
6 new programs offered
• Quarterly Presentations at City
Council • 299 Signal Hill Resident Pet
Licenses = $7,425
• 345 Calls from Signal Hill
Residents
Animal Control & Pet Services
• Garden Workshops –
provided 4 garden
workshops - NEW
Garden Workshops
Animal Control & Pet Services Arts & Culture
Garden Workshops
• Provided 16 Arts &
Culture Programs– NEW
Arts & Culture
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Community Services
72 • Spring Fest • Movies in the Park (3) • Summer Concerts in the Park (6) • Signal Hill Under the Stars • Hill Climb – NEW
• State of the City • Ghostly Gus Scavenger Hunt • Halloween Carnival & Laser Light Show - NEW • Vice Mayors Reception - NEW
• Tree Lighting Ceremony & Festival of Lights – NEW • Mayor’s Reception • Santa’s Workshop
Special Events
FY 2024-25 Accomplishments
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37 After-School Programs Day Camps Youth Sports
Youth Programs
FY 2024-25 Accomplishments
• Childcare through the AfterSchool Recreation Club
(ARC) – 80 Participants
• Curated a youth Art Show
displaying art at the Library
• Increased Tween After
School Program – Increased
program participation by
300%
After-School Programs
• Day Camp Programs for 183
youth for 11 weeks
⁻ Summer Day Camp: 9
weeks
⁻ Winter Day Camp: 1
week
⁻ Spring Day: 1 week
⁻ Tween Day Camp: 4
weeks
Day Camps
• Provided Co-Ed Youth Sports
Programs serving 134 youth
⁻ Basketball
⁻ Football
⁻ Indoor Soccer
⁻ Volleyball • 411 Unduplicated
participants in youth
programs
Youth Sports
Pages 121-131
• Library Services Literacy Programs Special Interest Programs Technology Resources Library Programs
• Story /time Participation
5,369 attendees
• Tutoring Program – NEW - 309 participants
• Book Club -162 participants
• Bark Dogs monthly program
Literacy Programming
• Spring Concerts
• Fitness Classes – 928
participants served in Zumba
& other Fitness Classes
• Monthly Performing Arts
Theatre Workshops
• Craft Programs - 84
participants of craft classes
Special Interest Programs
• Coursera Subscriptions - 20
users
• LinkedIn Learning users –
153 users
• Kanopy Users - 97 users
• Freegal Users - 117 users
• Beanstack – 177 users
• E-books – 27,014 e-books
circulated
Technology Resources
FY 2024-25 Accomplishments
• Issued 2,232 new cards in
FY 24/25 – Increase of 20%
from FY 23/24
• 41,313 Circulated Library
Materials
• 10,454 Wi-fi connections
• 1,554 Study Room
Reservations
• Outreach to Jessie Nelson
Academy & Nieto Elementary
School & Las Brisas
Childcare Center
Regular Library Services Library Services
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75 Centennial Related Activities & Events
Monthly History Talks and Exhibits
Halloween Carnival & Laser Light Show
Tree Lighting & Festival of Lights
Historical Walking Tours
Hill Climb Event
Time Capsule
Various Programs & Activities related to
the Centennial Anniversary
• Total Sponsors: 24
• In-Kind Contribution Equivalent: $42,504
• Finance Contribution Commitments:
$177,250
• Bus Ads Sponsors: 12
• Street Pole Banner Sponsors: 41
Centennial Sponsorship Program
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Goal/Objective • Initiate a plan to market, program and open the amphitheater slated to be completed in 2026. • Work with the City Managers Office and Public Works Department on the utilization of newly acquired City property on 21st Street. • Continue to provide a variety of programs to promote emotional, mental, physical, and overall well-being of a diverse community. • Work with partner groups to continue and expand the pilot tutoring program with financial support from Signal Hill Petroleum • Integrate and enhance programs for persons of all abilities. • Work with local community organizations to supplement social services programs • Continue to work with the Signal Hill Community Foundation for pilot programs, integration of arts, and outreach and engagement opportunities.
Programming
• Review and update Department Policies as needed and present to the Parks and Recreation Commission for consideration and approval.
Policy • Work with Public Works on upcoming Park Projects including: • Amphitheater • Raymond Arbor Park (renovation and artwork) • Hillbrook Park (artwork) • Heritage Point Park (artwork) Capital
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support
• Engineering
• Streets,
Grounds,
Facilities
• Fleet
• Environmental • Water System
• CIP Projects
• Pages 133 – 149
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40 • Embedding GIS and technology in processes
and programs
• Seeking grant opportunities
• Continue updating oil franchise agreements Continue • Amphitheater Project • Citywide Parks
• Citywide Street Signs
Design
• California Avenue Improvements Projects
• Willow Median Improvement Project
• Gundry Reservoir Roof Replacement and
Coating Project
• Alley Repairs
• Citywide Roof Repairs Construction • Local Roadway Safety Plan intersection Improvement projects.
• Water System Improvement Projects (per
WMP & RS).
• Facility Maintenance Projects (per FMP).
Implement
Projects
• Hillbrook Park
• 20th Street and Redondo
• Temple Disinfection System
• California Avenue Street
Improvements
• Water Master Plan
• Facilities Master Plan
Funding Secured • HSIP Federal – Signal and traffic related improvements at 11 Intersections – $2,719,980 • HSIP State – Williow St corridor traffic related
improvements – $1,082,450
• Metro - I 710 South Early Action Projects – Williow St corridor traffic related improvements – $1,404,720 • CBMWD – Willow Median Improvements - $70,000
• ~ $6,000,000 Total Permits &
Inspections • 125 ROW Encroachment Permits issued and inspections completed. • 20 Traffic Safety Committee request reviewed. Grants Pending (Senator Padilla and Schiff FY26 Congressionally Directed Pending) • Signal Hill Urban Spending – Greenspace Expansion Project – $2.6 M • Raymond Arbor Park Project – $1.4M
• Walnut Ave Safe Route to Schools – $4.1M W O R K P L A N K E Y A C C O M P L I S H M E N T S
ENGINEERING
Pages 133-149
INCORPORATING GIS
Tree Planting
Exhibit Mapping Public Outreach Progress Tracking
Inventory Management
Water Operations
Atlas Digitization
Mobile Field Maps
Lead Service Line Inventory
InfraMAP Coordination Capital Project Planning
Public Transparency
Project Mapping
Budget Tracking
Timeline Synchronization
Support Initiatives Integrate Workflows Enhance Management • As-Built Database and Directory • Pavement Condition Dashboard
• Sidewalk Repair Dashboard
• Street Sign Inventory
• Water Sampling and Reporting
• Authoritative Address Dataset
Active Applications In Development
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41 MAINTENANCE ACCOMPLISHMENTS & WORKPLAN
Streets 35 miles of roadway maintained Graffiti Maintenance Program Bus Stop Shelter
Improvements Grounds Citywide Landscape Maintenance Contract for all facilities 11 parks maintained Replaced 6 monument signs Citywide
Facilities 16 Facilities (100,400 square feet) City Yard Office Furniture Improvements Fleet Maintain fleet of approximately 80+ Vehicles including Equipment Enhanced the safety programs Completed Phase I Charging Station Project to install 7 new charging stations at City Facilities LLMD Prop 218 process for enhanced landscape maintenance.
Installed a new
irrigation controller and strongbox that is EPA WaterSense Certified and meets California’s MWELO standards. Pages 133-149
ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS &
WORKPLAN
Vacant Parcel Ordinance
• Inspected City-owned vacant
parcels for compliance
State Stormwater Mandates
• 130+ Industrial Waste
Inspections
• 45+ NPDES Stormwater
System Inspections
• 10+ Corrective Action Notices
• 1 Low Impact Development
and 3+ small site plans
approved
• 7+Notice of Violations for
illegal discharges
CalRecycle Mandatory Recycling
and Organics Programs
• AB 341 – 100% compliance
for both business and multifamily
• AB 1826 – 100% compliance
for both business and multifamily
• SB 1383 – 100% compliance
for business
Street Tree Master Plan
• Followed guidance from
comprehensive Street Tree
Master Plan and obtained
funding through USDA for
approximately 600 trees.
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• Completed 654 service requests • Marked 1,518 of areas as part of our 811 process • 476 system backflows were tested. The City maintains a high level of backflow compliance at 92%
• Exercised 513 water main valves in Area #4
• Installed 6 number of AMR touch coupled radios • Replaced 2 water main valves improving water quality • Flushed 2.72 million gallons of water main
• Replaced 2 customer water services (3/4”) • Responded to 3 main repairs performing immediate emergency repair to water main breaks. Treatment • Performed CIP cleaning at Well #9 • Conducted diving inspections at Gundry Reservoir • Rebuilt 8 chemical dosing pumps citywide • Rebuilt the ChemScan system at Gundry Reservoir.
Calibrated all equipment to factory specification
• Calibrated and hydraulic tested all flow equipment at Well #9
• Replaced a chlorine chemical pump at Gundry Reservoir • PLC and surge protection equipment installed at Temple Reservoir. New Siemens flow meter MAG5000 installed for accurate flow measurements.
Adopt a New Water Master Plan and Rate Study
Provide safe, clean drinking water 24/7
Maintain aging water system
Continue cast iron pipe replacement
Complete the installation of new roof systems at Gundry Reservoir
Begin the design process for a new disinfection system for Well #7 & #10
Implement AMR Citywide for improved meter reading
efficiency
Install new membranes for the Advanced Filtration System at Well #9
Continue with Cybersecurity Enhancements at all Water
Facilities
Upgrade SCADA systems to latest industry standards
Work Plan
Pages 157-163
CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (CIP)
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Pages 178-182 Hillbrook Park Signal HIll Park Award Date: 02/27/2024 09/24/2024 Green Giant SpectraTruf Landscape, Inc Contractor: Final Contract $1,799,000 $132,625 Price: Playground Surface Replacement Park Renovation
including new play equipment, shade sails, site amenities, walk, stormwater system Scope of Work: Completed. November
2024 – January 2025 Construction substantial completion February 2025. Project Status:
PARK IMPROVEMEN TS
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44 PANORAMA PROMENADE TRAIL Award Date: December 10, 2024 Contractor: Estate Design Construction • Soil stabilization • Irrigation • Planting of lowboy shrubs, which grow to an approximate height of 18 inches and a width of 10 feet at maturity, as well as strawberry trees that reach a maximum mature height of 12 feet. Scope of Work:
Current June 2025 Future
Pages 178-182
• Temporary sidewalk closure at California
Avenue. • New meandering sidewalk • Landscape concepts in progress. CALIFORNIA AVENUE PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS • Alley West of Lewis Ave. • Approximately 20 LD of new concrete block wall . • Drainage Improvements BURNETT WALL • CDBG Funded • 7 New ADA Ramps
• Phase II will include the
replacement/construction of 13 more
ramps FY 2024-2025 ADA RAMP INSTALLATION
• More 5,000 SF of sidewalk replacement • Includes tree root removal • Citywide inspections completed FY 2024-2025 SIDEWALK REPAIR 87 88
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45 CI T Y WIDE ALLEYS Award Date: August 27, 2024 Contractor: Gentry General Engineering $450,000 – Alley
Improvements and Immediate Repairs as needed Contract Price: Street and alley maintenance and immediate repair service. Scope of Work: Approximately 12,000 SF of concrete alley repairs completed. City staff working with contractor on selecting scope of work areas (Phase II).
Priority based on level of repair. Project Status: AFTER BEFORE
AFTER
BEFORE
AFTER
Next in line: Alleys
North of 33rd Street
and West of: • Orange
• Cerritos • Lemon
• Lewis
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CI T Y WIDE
ALLEY
REPAIRS
BEFORE
AFTER
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• Review and evaluation of current and future water demand. • Financial Modeling and Plan. • May 27, 2025 City Council Meeting – Prop 218 Protest Hearing WATER MASTER PLAN AND RATE STUDY • Evaluation and Assessment of City Facilities. • Prepare routine maintenance schedules. • Future CIP for maintenance/repairs. • June 2025 City Council Meeting – Facility Master Plan Request for Adoption
FACILITIES MASTER PLAN
• Goal to capitalize on the centralized location of the Civic Center • Key Master Plan Elements: • The Civic Amphitheater • Community Center • Active Recreation Courts CIVIC CENTER MASTER PLAN City’s Water Infrastructure Wells Storage ReservoirsBooster Pump Stations Pressure Regulating Stations Groundwater Treatment Facilities Distribution lines Emergency Connections Imported Water Connection
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RESERVOIR PARK REHABILITATION
AND STORMWATER CAPTURE
PROJECT Contract Price: $6,9000,000 (Measure W funded) Construction of an infiltration basin and surface park improvements.
Scope of Work:
Start Design October 2025
Complete Design October 2026
Start Construction Spring 2027
Complete Construction Fall 2028
Time for Completion:
Project Status: Interagency Agreement Execution Phase
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93 City Hall Interior Renovation Project Electrical Upgrades Fire/Intrusion System A/V System Roof System Upgrades G.C. Carpet/Tile Furniture TEMPLE DISINFECTION STATION Advertised August 2023 Contract Price: Estimated $272,500 Installation of a new Chloramine Boosting
System at Temple Reservoir. The
improvements include new dosing skids, a VFD tank mixer, and system residual analyzers. Scope of Work:
Time for Completion: March 2025 Completed. The system is now online and the Water Department is performing
operational checks as part of the 90 Day startup process Project Status:
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Phase I Charging Station Installation Project
consists of installing six (6) Level 2 Charging
Stations at the City Yard and upgrading one (1) public charger at the Library. Scope of Work: Time for June 2025 Completion: Contractor has been selected, and work is slated to start at the end of May 2025.
Project Status:
FACILI TIES PROJECTSAdvertised February 26, 2025 Contract Price: Estimated $850,000 The Citywide Roof Repairs Project
consists of installing new roof systems at
City Hall, Community Youth Center, and
the City Yard Building. To address
infrastructure concerns as noted in the Facilities Master Plan, Phase I Maintenance Improvements will focus on the most critical improvement noted in
the Facilities Master Plan. Scope of Work: Time for 4 Months Completion:
Project Status: Pending Bid Analysis
PMP – CALIFORNIA AVENUE
Prop C, Measure M, Measure
R, RMRA, Signal Hill Measure
R
Funding Source:
Estimated Start: May 2025
Estimated Completion: June 2025
Pavement Rehabilitation on
California Ave between Spring
St and 28th St.
Scope of Work:
The scope of work will require
road closure. The City has
provided prior notification.
Temporary Closures:
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HISTORIC DISTRICT
PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE
ENHANCEMENT PROJECT From Walnut Ave to Dawson Avenue. Street reconstruction, approximately 1,560 lf of sidewalk, 14 ADA ramps,
traffic, lighting and
landscape improvements Scope of work Project $2.8M
Total Cost: PA&ED Phase scheduled for completion by June 2025 Project Status:
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WILLOW EFFICIENT
TRAFFIC CORRIDOR
WILLOW
CAPACITY
IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT
Conceptual Phase,
design anticipated to
commence late 2025
In R/W phase,
completion
anticipated early
2026
PHASE
$5.2M (Willow
Efficient Traffic
Corridor)
$7.3M (Willow
Capacity
Improvements)
BUDGET
I-710 Congestion
Relief Program, HSIP
I-710 Congestion
Relief Program,
HSIP, Traffic
Impact
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1. California Avenue Beautification ProjectA. Meandering Sidewalk Parkway Improvements B. New Drought Tolerant XeriScape Planting and Street Trees
2. Willow Median Improvements
A.Rehabilitate Medians per Citywide Median Plans
B.New Landscape and Irrigation upgrades
3. 405 City Monument Sign
1.New Monument Sign in freeway offramp entryway
BEAUTIFICATION PROJECTS
• MEDIAN I MPROV EMEN TS
• CAL IFORNIA AV ENUE SI DEWAL K
I MPRO V EMEN TS
• 40 5 CI T Y MONUME N T SIGN
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PARK DESIGN
CONCEPTS
CITYWIDE STREET
NAME SIGNS
CITYHALL
GENERATOR
28TH GREEN
STREET PROJECT
ELLIS AND PCH
IMPROVEMENTS
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Next Steps
FY 2024-25 Projection FY 2025-26 - Year 2 Proposed
General Fund Revenues, Expenditures, & Fund Balance
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DECISION PACKAGES – FY 2025-2026 Year 2
ADMIN – $531,000
GENERAL FUND
Dept Item Amount
1 AI Software for Economic Development Site Selection x $ 15,000 2 Commemorative Flags x $ 6,000
3 Shop Local Campaign Year 2 x $ 10,000
4 CEQA Analysis x $ 500,000 ONE TIME COSTS $ 516,000 ONGOING COSTS $ 15,000 Total 531,000 $
One-time
Ongoing
Admin
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DECISION PACKAGES – FY 2025-2026 Year 2
POLICE – $50,000
GENERAL FUND
Dept Item Amount
5 Recruitment Team Funding x $ 30,000
6 Consultant Services for Crime Analytics x $ 20,000 ONE TIME COSTS $ - ONGOING COSTS $ 50,000 Total 50,000 $
One-time
Ongoing
Police
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DECISION PACKAGES – FY 2025-2026 Year 2
PRL – $106,000
GENERAL FUND
Dept Item Amount
7 Amphitheater Ribbon Cutting/Goundbreaking & Grand Opening x $ 3,000 8 Communications Overhaul and Upgrade x $ 5,000
9 Community Resources and Health Fair x $ 5,000
10 Holiday Lights & Décor Displays x $ 70,000
11 Library Centennial Celebration x $ 5,000
12 Repair and Maintenance of Youth Center Furniture x $ 5,000 13 Tween Pilot Program: School Year & Weekend Excursions x $ 1,500 14 Volunteer Management Software x $ 3,500
15 Volunteer Recognition Events x $ 5,000
16 City Hall Grand Opening x $ 3,000 ONE TIME COSTS $ 21,000 ONGOING COSTS $ 85,000 Total 106,000 $
One-time
Ongoing
Park, Rec & Library Services
(PRL)
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DECISION PACKAGES – FY 2025-2026 Year 2
CIP – $150,000
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MAY 13, 2025
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