2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL
November 25, 2025
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in the Community Room of the Signal Hill Public Library on November 25, 2025. (1) CALL TO ORDER – 7:01 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR KEIR JONES
VICE MAYOR TINA HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER ROBERT COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER CHARLIE HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER LORI WOODS
ABSENT: NONE
(3) CLOSED SESSION
Closed Session was cancelled for this meeting and the following matter was not heard. a. A CLOSED SESSION WILL BE HELD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2).
CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2).
NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1
(7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Jones led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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(9) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA There was no public business from the floor.
(10) PRESENTATIONS
a. LIBRARIAN GELLI NOCON WILL PROVIDE A PRESENTATION ABOUT
SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING TO COMMEMORATE INTERFAITH MONTH
OF GRATITUDE.
Librarian Gelli Nocon presented agenda item 10a.
b. POLICE CHIEF BRAD KENNEALLY WILL SWEAR IN NEWLY PROMOTED LIEUTENANT RUSSELL HEFTE.
Police Chief Brad Kenneally swore in Lieutenant Russell Hefte. (11) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH CABD CONSTRUCTION
INCORPORATED FOR THE AMPHITHEATER PROJECT (PROJECT NO.
90.24013)
Public Works Deputy Director Gabino Luna provided a presentation on this item and answered questions from the City Council regarding the Contractor's references. The Contractor's representative also spoke and provided a brief background of the firm's history and qualifications. It was moved by VICE MAYOR HANSEN and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Public Works Contract with CABD Construction, Incorporated for the construction of the Amphitheater Project (Project No.
90.24013), for a term of 282 calendar days and a not-to-exceed contract amount of $9,677,000, in a form approved by the City Attorney; authorize the Deputy Public Works Director to utilize a project contingency of up to 18% ($1,741,860) and to approve a 180-calendar-day term extension to accommodate unforeseen conditions, for a total construction budget of $11,418,860; and Adopt Resolution No. 2025-11-6911, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
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ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
b. RIGHT-OF-WAY USE AGREEMENT WITH THE GATEWAY CITIES COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS FOR INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE, AND
OPERATION OF THE GATEWAY CITIES REGIONAL FIBER OPTIC
NETWORK
Associate Engineer Jesus Saldana provided a presentation on this item and he and Gateway Cities Council of Governments Executive Director Hector De La Torre answered questions from the City Council regarding the project timeline, costs of the project, Internet Service Providers, and ongoing operation and maintenance of this project. It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND to discuss the proposed Right-of-Way Use Agreement with the Gateway Cities Council of Governments for the installation, maintenance, and operation of the Gateway Cities Regional Fiber Optic Network and provide direction to staff as desired; and, subject to City Council direction, authorize the Mayor to execute the Agreement and the City Manager, or designee, to administer the Agreement, approve finalized design plans, and take any other actions necessary to implement the Agreement.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
c. CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISE,
INCORPORATED FOR TASER EQUIPMENT
Chief Kenneally provided a presentation on this item and answered questions from the City Council regarding the frequency of use of tasers, allowed use of tasers, and the training needed for the updated devices. It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER HONEYCUTT and seconded by VICE MAYOR HANSEN to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Contract Services Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Incorporated, in the amount of $159,250.88 for a 5-year term, for the Signal Hill Police Department taser equipment; and approve the procurement as a sole-source contract, pursuant to the Signal Hill Municipal Code Section 3.20.120; based on the need for compatibility with existing body-worn camera systems and authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the purchase order or contract in accordance with the City’s purchasing guidelines.
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The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
d. RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2026 COMMEMORATIVE FLAG DISPLAY
SCHEDULE
Assistant to the City Manager/Economic Development Manager Alfa Lopez provided a presentation on this item and the City Council discussed the 2026 commemorative flag display schedule. Direction was provided to staff to update and finalize the schedule and it was moved by VICE MAYOR HANSEN and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS to:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-11-6912, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING THE 2026 COMMEMORATIVE FLAG DISPLAY SCHEDULE.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
e. ADOPT A RESOLUTION APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATES TO
THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THE LOS ANGELES GATEWAY REGION
INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS
AUTHORITY
Mr. Luna provided a presentation on this item. It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER HONEYCUTT to:
Adopt Resolution No. 2025-11-6913, entitled:
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, APPOINTING A MEMBER AND ALTERNATES TO THE LOS
ANGELES GATEWAY REGION INTEGRATED REGIONAL WATER
MANAGEMENT JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY GOVERNING BOARD.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
(12) CONSENT CALENDAR
b. CONTRACT AMENDMENT REGISTER DATED NOVEMBER 25, 2025
c. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AND MONTHLY TRANSACTION REPORT d. WARRANT REGISTER PRESENTED NOVEMBER 25, 2025
e. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Vice Mayor Hansen requested that item 12a be pulled from the Consent Calendar.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
a. FACILITY USE AGREEMENT FOR USE OF THE SIGNAL HILL
SOFTBALL FIELD BY SAINT ANTHONY HIGH SCHOOL FOR ITS 2026 GIRLS’ SOFTBALL TEAM SEASON
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Deputy City Manager/Parks, Recreation and Library Services Director Yvette Aguilar provided a brief overview of item 12a and answered questions from the City Council regarding construction impacts on the field and ensuring that the distance a ball could be hit would not jeopardize patrons of the playground. A representative from Saint Anthony's confirmed that it would be unusual for a ball to be hit at a distance that would reach the playground.
It was moved by VICE MAYOR HANSEN and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND to approve item 12a.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR JONES
VICE MAYOR HANSEN
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
(13) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
The City Council extended its best wishes for a joyful Thanksgiving and reminded all of the importance of neighbors helping neighbors and that if anyone is aware of others needing assistance, or needs assistance themselves, to please reach out to City staff to explore options and resources that might be available. The City Council also expressed appreciation for the recent tree lighting event. Mayor Jones mentioned the Santa's Workshop event happening on December 17.
(14) ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by VICE MAYOR HANSEN and seconded by MAYOR JONES to adjourn tonight's meeting to a Regular meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room of the Signal Hill Public Library.
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MAYOR JONES adjourned the meeting at 8:18 p.m.
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KEIR JONES
MAYOR
Attest:
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DARITZA PEREZ
CITY CLERK
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