CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
MINUTES OF A REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
March 24, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in the City Council Chamber on March 24, 2026.
CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER JONES (excused)
CLOSED SESSION
A CLOSED SESSION WAS HELD ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 PROPERTY: APPROX. 59,916 SQ. FT. VACANT LOT, LOCATED WITHIN THE BORDERS OF 2730 CHERRY AVENUE AND2701 ST. LOUIS AVENUE, SIGNAL HILL; ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NOS.: 7212-014-900, 7212-014-901, 7212-014-902, 7212-014-903, 7212-014-904, 7212-014-905, 7212-014-906, 7212-014-907, 7212-014-908, 7212-014-909, 7212-014-910.
AGENCY-DESIGNATED NEGOTIATORS: MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, THE KENNEY COMPANY, RED MOUNTAIN GROUP AND THEIR AUTHORIZED AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
A CLOSED SESSION WAS HELD ON THE FOLLOWING MATTER:
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 PROPERTY: APPROXIMATELY 1.9 ACRES OF CITY-OWNED LAND LOCATED AT THE 2400 BLOCK OF GARDENA AVENUE; HERITAGE SQUARE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN; APNS: 7214-005-900, 7214-005-901, 7214-005-902, 7214-005-903 AND 7214-005-904
AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF SIGNAL HILL; AVANT REAL ESTATE; SIGNAL HILL PETROLEUM; AND THEIR AUTHORIZED AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
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 6:01 p.m.
RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Hansen called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. City Clerk Perez called the Roll. Council Member Jones remained absent.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hansen led the Pledge of Allegiance
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richardson 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) A representative from the Friends of the Library announced the Spring Book Sale.
Ray Lawson, representing the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Union Local 562, spoke regarding Tax Fraud Day, to bring awareness to fraud in the construction industry.
Ruben Menjares, representing the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Union Local 562, spoke regarding Tax Fraud Day, to bring awareness to fraud in the construction industry.
PRESENTATIONS
MAYOR'S MINUTE
The inaugural Mayor’s Minute highlighted Spring Fest, the upcoming Signal Hill City Hall Ribbon Cutting, and the City’s website Public Resources Page.
PRESENTATION - OUTSTANDING OLDER AMERICAN AWARD
Mayor Hansen presented Bozena Jaworski with the City’s Outstanding Older American Award, highlighting Ms. Jaworski’s contributions to the City. Ms. Jaworski provided remarks regarding the recognition.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HOMELESS SERVICES LIAISON ADRIANA LOPEZ FOR HER WORK ON HOMELESS PREVENTION EFFORTS IN SIGNAL HILL Mayor Hansen presented Adriana Lopez, Homeless Services Liaison, with a Proclamation recognizing her work on Homeless Prevention efforts in the community.
CITY MANAGER REPORTS
UPDATE ON THE CITY'S EFFORTS AND INITIATIVES TO DELIVER HOMELESS OUTREACH AND PREVENTION SERVICES Adriana Lopez, Homeless Services Liaison, and Police Chief Brad Kenneally, presented a report on the status of homeless prevention efforts in the City. Chief Kenneally further highlighted the work of the City’s Community Impact Officer (formerly Homeless Liaison Officer), Adrian Rayon.
The City Council expressed their appreciation for the ongoing efforts to reduce homeless and assist the un-housed before receiving and filing the report.
SOLE SOURCE PUBLIC WORKS PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH AQUA-METRIC SALES COMPANY FOR THE AUTOMATED METER READING SYSTEM EQUIPMENT Acting Public Works Director Gabino Luna presented the staff report. Responding to Council inquiry, Mr. Luna reported that the data is collected via a process known as a “manual push”. A technician in the field will have a tablet connected to the system, and manually retrieve the data by pushing a button to generate the report. Representatives from Aqua-Metrics responded to Council inquiry to state that the data is transmitted on a proprietary 900 MHz frequency which will not generate interference with other radio transmissions in the area. Mr. Luna reported implementation should be complete in 6-8 months.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND and seconded by VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT to: 1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Public Works Purchase Agreement with Aqua-Metric Sales Company, for a term of 150 calendar days in the amount of $656,708.13, for the Automated Meter Reading System Equipment; and 2. Authorize the sole-source purchase of goods consistent with the findings required pursuant to Signal Hill Municipal Code section 3.20.120(3)(J).
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
ABSTAIN: NONE
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.
APPROVED PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH JOHN KENNEDY DBA ALASKA WATER PRODUCTS, INCORPORATED TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY WATER CHIEF DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR SERVICES AND ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-03-6928 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025-26.
CONTRACT AMENDMENT REGISTER DATED MARCH 24, 2026
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AND MONTHLY TRANSACTION REPORT
WARRANT REGISTER PRESENTED MARCH 24, 2026
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 10, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND 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 WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
ABSTAIN: NONE
COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS – No new business
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND – No new business
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT – Thanked the Police Department and Police Foundation for hosting a St. Patrick’s Day themed bingo luncheon for the Seniors. He further recognized Melissa Lynch of Signal Petroleum, who was recognized as the Woman of Distinction by Assemblymember Lowenthal.
MAYOR HANSEN
ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS and seconded by MAYOR HANSEN to adjourn tonight's meeting to the regular meeting of the City Council on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.
MAYOR HANSEN adjourned the meeting at 8:09 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
March 24, 2026