CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL
January 13, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in the Community Room of the Signal Hill Public Library on January 13, 2026.
CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
ABSENT: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSENT: NONE
CLOSED SESSION
a. A CLOSED SESSION WAS HELD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(B)(1) REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF ONE (1) PUBLIC EMPLOYEE.
TITLE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
There was no public business from the floor.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:03 P.M.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Hansen reconvened the meeting and led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney stated there was no reportable action.
PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (SPEAKERS WILL BE GIVEN THREE MINUTES FOR EACH DISTINCT ITEM) There was no public business from the floor.
PRESENTATIONS
There were no items for Presentation.
(11) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH VICTOR “VING” FUNG OF GREETINGS TOUR INCORPORATED. FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF OUTDOOR PUBLIC ART IN SIGNAL HILL’S AT HILLBROOK PARK Alyssa Christenson, Management Assistant, presented the staff report. The artist, Victor Fung, spoke regarding his artistic vision and reviewed design elements from the art piece. It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND and seconded by VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT to:
Authorize the City Manager to execute the Contract Services Agreement with Victor “Ving” Fung of Greetings Tour Incorporated to design and install the final outdoor public art at Hillbrook Park, in an amount not- to- exceed $30,000, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
FARMERS MARKET RESEARCH UPDATE
City Manager Tomaino introduced the item. Acting Community Development Director Carlos Luis and Associate Planner Susana Martinez presented the staff report. Council discussion ensued. Mary Sensky, Farmer’s Market owner and operator, spoke in support of a Farmer’s Market and expressed interest in operating a market in Signal Hill. It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND to:
Direct staff to initiate conversations with private party operators to begin a pilot program for a Farmer’s Market.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTING INVESTMENT POLICIES AND INTRODUCING A NEW INVESTMENT OPTION UNDER THE JOINT POWERS AUTHORITY LOCAL GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POOLS OR ANNUAL ADOPTION OF THE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY FOR PUBLIC FUNDS AND RESOLUTIONS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE CALIFORNIA FINANCE INTERGOVERNMENTAL TRUST (CALFIT) INVESTMENT POOL Accounting Manager Debbie Pacheco and Management Analyst David Castro presented the staff report. It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS to:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01-6916, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING ITS INVESTMENT POLICY FOR PUBLIC FUNDS The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS
City Manager Tomaino presented the staff report. Council discussion ensued. It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND and seconded by VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT to:
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-01-6917, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2024-01-6775, CONFIRMING THE APPOINTMENT OF DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES AS OFFICIAL REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CITY The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
(12) CONSENT CALENDAR
a. WAIVE THE READING OF ORDINANCES IN FULL AND AUTHORIZE
READING BY TITLE ONLY
b. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF OMNIBUS ORDINANCE NO. 2025-11-1559 entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SPECIFIED PROVISIONS OF TITLE 20 (ZONING) OF THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE AND OTHER SPECIFIED MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS PURSUANT TO THE CITY’S ANNUAL CODE UPDATE, TO CLARIFY REGULATIONS, BOLSTER EXISTING ONES, REMOVE UNNECESSARY OR REDUNDANT PROVISIONS, UPDATE REGULATIONS TO CONFORM TO STATE LAW AND MODERNIZE SAME; AND FINDING SAID ACTION EXEMPT FROM CEQA. c. 2025-2027 COMMUNICATION PLAN
d. ANNUAL REPORT OF DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES FOR FY 2024-2025 e. WARRANT REGISTER PRESENTED JANUARY 13, 2026.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS to approve the Consent Calendar.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
(13) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
Council Member Copeland made no remarks.
Council Member Woods reported attending the California Contract Cities Association annual Legislative Summit in Sacramento.
Council Member Jones announced he would be making a presentation to the Long Beach Commission on Aging at the Long Beach Senior Center on January 14, 2026, highlighting the Signal Hill Social Club. He thanked those in attendance at the recent Mayor’s reception following the conclusion of his tenure as Mayor for 2025.
Vice Mayor Honeycutt expressed appreciation to staff for the recent Santa’s Workshop. He announced he will be serving as the Master of Ceremonies for the Chamber of Commerce Board Installation Luncheon on January 22nd. He concluded his remarks by wishing the community well in 2026.
Mayor Hansen expressed appreciation for the dedicated work of Public Works and Police Department staff during the recent storms. (14) ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND to adjourn tonight's meeting to the regular meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
MAYOR HANSEN adjourned the meeting at 8:06 p.m.
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MAYOR TINA HANSEN
Attest:
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DARITZA PEREZ
CITY CLERK
City Council Minutes of a Regular Meeting
January 13, 2026