CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
MINUTES OF THE REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
April 14, 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
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) Edward Morris spoke requesting the City establish a Farmer’s Market.
PRESENTATIONS
MAYOR'S MINUTE
Mayor Hansen shared information about the EDCO bulky item pickup week, scheduled for April 13th through April 17th and the Paws on the Hill event scheduled for May 9th,
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Hansen presented a Proclamation recognizing the City’s volunteers.
NATIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TELECOMMUNICATIONS WEEK PRESENTATION Mayor Hansen presented a Proclamation recognizing the City’s Public Safety Dispatchers and Jailers in honor of National Public Safety Telecommunications Week.
NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK PROCLAMATION PRESENTATION
Mayor Hansen presented a Proclamation recognizing Library Staff and Library programming in honor of National Library Week.
ARBOR DAY PRESENTATION
Mayor Hansen presented a Proclamation to the Community Development Department in honor of Arbor Day.
RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STAFF
Mayor Hansen presented a Proclamation to Public Works Department staff in recognition of their leadership and dedication during the renovation of City Hall.
JESSIE NELSON REMEMBRANCE DAY PRESENTATION
Mayor Hansen, Council Member Woods, and Council Member Jones presented and received on behalf of the City, the first Jessie Nelson Remembrance Day Proclamation.
COMMUNITY RESOURCES PRESENTATION
Recreation Coordinator Martha Baez will provided information about community resources available for Signal Hill residents, including a food distribution Program, transportation and utility assistance program, a Recreation Department scholarship program and legal services assistance. It was noted the brochure highlighting these programs was available in both English and Spanish to reach the greatest number of residents. (6) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. EXCLUSIVE NEGOTIATION AGREEMENT WITH RED MOUNTAIN GROUP Community Development Director Greg Kapovich provided an update on the potential sale of the 1.98-acre City-owned site on Cherry Avenue between Willow Street and 27th Street. Noting the original Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) had expired, he reported Staff collaborated with Red Mountain Group on a proposed second ENA to provide additional time to negotiate a Disposition and Development Agreement for the purchase and sale of the 1.98-acre site. The proposed second ENA includes an initial 120 calendar day term and may be extended upon mutual agreement for two additional 60-day periods, if needed.
Representatives from Red Mountain Group spoke in favor of the ENA. Responding to Council inquiry regarding proposed tenancy, the representatives stated there has been considerable interest from both the food industry and retail industry, with the potential tenants being national recognized names.
There were no public comments.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by VICE MAYOR WOODS to: approve the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) between the City of Signal Hill and Red Mountain Group for the development of the Cherry Site and further authorize the City Manager to execute the ENA.
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
(7) 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. There were no public comments. a. A RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO GRANT A PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO ZENITH ENERGY WEST COAST TERMINALS, LLC. 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-04-6930 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO GRANT A FRANCHISE TO ZENITH ENERGY WEST COAST TERMINALS, LLC AND THE INTERESTS, RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND DUTIES TO LAY AND USE PIPES AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR ANY AND ALL LAWFUL PURPOSES UNDER AND ALONG THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS, AND PLACES, AS THE SAME NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER EXIST, WITHIN THIS CITY; and 2) Set a public hearing for May 12, 2026. b. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO INCLUDE THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR. 1) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-04-6931 entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN TO INCLUDE A CLASS SPECIFICATION FOR PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR; 2) Adopted Resolution No. 2026-04-6932 entitled: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AND ADOPTING REVISED SALARY RANGES AND BENEFITS FOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, AND REPEALING ALL PRIOR RESOLUTIONS; and 3) Approved the proposed salary range for the Public Works Director. c. SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RCS INVESTIGATION & CONSULTING, LLC FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT BACKGROUND AND PERSONNEL INVESTIGATIONS.
Authorized the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the RCS Investigations & Consulting, LLC Contract Services Agreement to extend the contract term for an additional three years and update the revised fee schedule. d. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AND MONTHLY TRANSACTION REPORT.
Received and filed.
WARRANT REGISTER DATED APRIL 14, 2026.
Authorized payment of the Warrant Registers presented April 14, 2026.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - MARCH 24, 2026.
Approved the meeting minutes of the March 24, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.
It was moved by COUNCIL MEMBER JONES and seconded by COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND 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
COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS – None.
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES – Council Member Jones obtained consensus to place a Naming Rights Policy on a future agenda. He reported attending the Cambodian Parade as a participant on the Diversity Coalition Committee’s float. He also encouraged residents to visit the Chamber of Commerce website to view upcoming events.
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND – None
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT – Thanked staff for their efforts with the Spring Recreation Event.
MAYOR HANSEN – None
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, April 28, 2026.
MAYOR HANSEN adjourned the meeting at 7:46 p.m.
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TINA L. HANSEN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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DARITZA PEREZ, CITY CLERK
City Council Minutes of a Regular Meeting
April 14, 2026