CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
MINUTES OF A REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 10, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in the City Council Chamber on March 10, 2026.
CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSENT: NONE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hansen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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
a. CITY MANAGER CARLO TOMAINO WILL INTRODUCE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, GREG KAPOVICH, WHO BEGAN FULL TIME SERVICE TO THE CITY ON MARCH 2, 2026.
City Manager Tomaino introduced Greg Kapovich, Community Development Director, and provided a brief review of Mr. Kapovich’s background and qualifications. Mr. Kapovich expressed appreciation for his recent appointment.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL DIRECTION TO SCHEDULE A BIENNIAL BUDGET WORKSHOP City Manager Tomaino presented the staff report, recommending May 19th at 6:00 p.m. for the Budget Workshop.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND to select Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for the Budget Workshop, and to encourage the Planning Commission to attend in lieu of their regular meeting which has been cancelled.
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
LEASE AGREEMENT WITH CLEAR CHANNEL FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF A DIGITAL BILLBOARD City Manager Tomaino presented the staff report. Responding to Council inquiry, he stated staff’s goal was to have as minimal impact to the dog park during construction as possible. Robyn Barrios, Director of Real Estate Development for Clear Channel, Southern California, responded to Council questions, and noted all of the infrastructure from the existing billboard would be recycled. Lane Lawson, Director of Public Affairs for Clear Channel, California, also spoke regarding installation of the new billboard.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS to approve the proposed Digital Billboard Site Lease Agreement between the City of Signal Hill and Clear Channel Outdoor, LLC for the removal of the existing City-owned billboard and installation operation, and maintenance of a new digital billboard at 3100 California Avenue.
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
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN Deputy City Manager Yvette Aguilar and Acting Director of Public Works Gabino Luna presented the staff report, noting the creation of a Water Systems Supervisor would result in a net zero impact to the total number full-time equivalent employees, as a Senior Water Systems Operator position would be reclassified to create the new position.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT to: 1) adopt Resolution No. 2026-03-6923 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO INCLUDE A WATER SYSTEMS SUPERVISOR; 2) Approve the proposed salary range for the Water Systems Supervisor; and 3) Assign the Water Systems Supervisor position to the Signal Hill Employees’ Association (SHEA) bargaining unit.
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
d. 2025 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL PROGRESS REPORT
Principal Planner Carlos Luis and Associate Planner Susanna Martinez presented the staff report. Council discussion ensued.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES to: Authorize staff to submit the Signal Hill GPAPR for calendar year 2025, the Housing Successor Annual Report (SB 341 report) to OPR and HCD.
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
(8) CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items were routine and non-controversial. Items were acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion, unless removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. a. FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY FOR THE WILLOW STREET AND CHERRY AVENUE EFFICIENT CORRIDORS PROJECT; MEASURE R FUNDING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03-6924 AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26. b. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03-6925 APPROVING A LIST OF PROJECTS TO BE FUNDED BY THE SAFE, CLEAN WATER PROGRAM - MEASURE W FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03-6926 AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03-6927 APPROVING THE LIST OF PROJECTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 TO BE FUNDED BY SB 1 - THE ROAD REPAIR AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT WARRANT REGISTER PRESENTED MARCH 10, 2026
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - FEBRUARY 24, 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
(9) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS – spoke regarding the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), noting the next meeting was Monday, March 16th at 6:30 p.m. in the Signal Hill Public Library Community Room. She invited anyone interested in joining CERT to attend.
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES – reported attending the Signal Hill Community Foundation board meeting, noting the Foundation was planning a recognition event commemorating the United States’ 250th Anniversary to be held the week before the Fourth of July. He stated it would serve as a kickoff to the Concerts in the Park, noting there are four concerts scheduled. He also commented the City’s inaugural event at the Amphitheater was being planned for November.
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND – had no new business.
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT – had no new business.
MAYOR HANSEN – Recognized staff for their hard work during personnel transitions. (10) 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, March 24, 2026.
MAYOR HANSEN adjourned the meeting at 7:38 p.m.
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TINA JONES, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DARITZA PEREZ, CITY CLERK
City Council Minutes of a Regular Meeting
March 10, 2026