2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
WELCOMES YOU TO A REGULAR
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
May 26, 2026
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• In-person Participation: Council Chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California.
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(1) CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
(3) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
(4) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (SPEAKERS WILL BE GIVEN THREE MINUTES FOR EACH DISTINCT ITEM)
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(5) PRESENTATIONS
a. MAYOR'S MINUTE
b. PRESENTATION - CONSERVATION CORPS OF LONG BEACH
Summary:
A representative from the Conservation Corps of Long Beach will provide an overview the services the organization provides to the City. c. BUILDING SAFETY MONTH PROCLAMATION
(6) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY
Summary:
This public hearing item presents the Citywide Impact Fee Nexus Study. The Impact Fee Study comprehensively evaluates and updates the City’s existing Development Impact Fee program and proposes the establishment of new impact fees to address the capital facility needs associated with future development. Specifically, the Nexus Study updates the City’s three existing DIF programs: Traffic, Parks and Recreation, and Water System and proposes three new fee programs: General Government Facilities, Police, and Program Administration. The City conducted this study to ensure compliance with Assembly Bill (AB) 1600 and AB 602, and to provide the supportable framework for funding growth-related capital improvements while balancing the necessary funding with the City’s economic growth objectives. The City Council will open and continue the Public Hearing at the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Signal Hill Council Chambers, located at 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, 90755.
Recommendation:
The City Council will open and continue the Public Hearing at the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Signal Hill Council Chambers, located at 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, California, 90755.
(7) CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS
a. RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICIES ON DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR
INTERNET SERVICE DURING MEETINGS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH IN ACCORDANCE WITH SENATE BILL 707
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(8) CONSENT CALENDAR
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. Items will be acted upon by the Council at one time without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Council Member for discussion. a. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND DECLARING
INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO.1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 Summary:
The City formed the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 (LLMD) in 1992 to fund the maintenance costs of common landscaped areas within the California Crown Tract. The California Crown Tract lies south of East Hill Street, north of East 19th Street, west of Temple Avenue, and east of North Orizaba Way. Annually, the City Council must initiate proceedings to renew the levy and collect special assessments for the LLMD. The proposed resolutions declare the City Council's intention to levy and collect the proposed assessments, approve the Engineer's Report, and set the Public Hearing for June 9, 2026.
The total proposed assessment for all California Crown Tract lots for Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 is $109,760.88. The proposed annual assessment for basic lots is $1,109.62, representing a three percent increase of $32.32. The proposed yearly assessment for landscape easement lots is $1,490.20, representing a three percent increase of $43.40. Property owners approved the proposed assessments within the LLMD through the last Proposition 218 (Proposition 218) hearing that occurred on June 14, 2022. Staff is requesting the City Council set a public hearing for June 9, 2026, adopt resolutions for the preparation of the Engineer’s Report, and declare intent to levy and collect assessments for Fiscal Year 2026-27 for the LLMD.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 1 Financial Stability: Ensure the City’s long-term financial stability and resilience.
Recommendation:
1. Set the Public Hearing for June 9, 2026.
2. Authorize the use of fund balance or reserves from previous years from LLMD accounts for special projects, as approved by the Public Works Director, in accordance with the City’s Purchasing Policy.
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3. Adopt a Resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, INITIATING PROCEEDINGS TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 WITHIN AN EXISTING
LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING DISTRICT PURSUANT TO THE
LANDSCAPING AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE ACT OF 1972,
APPOINTING THE ENGINEER OF WORK, AND ORDERING THE
PREPARATION OF THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
4. Adopt a Resolution, entitled:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,
CALIFORNIA, DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT
ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
DISTRICT NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 AND APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT
b. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE CITYWIDE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT (PROJECT NO. 90.25018)
Summary:
On June 10, 2025, the City Council awarded a contract to Southland Roofing, Incorporated (Southland) for the Citywide Roof Replacement Project. The project included the removal and replacement of roofing systems at City Hall, the City Yard, and the Youth Center, addressing facilities identified in the City’s Facility Master Plan as requiring priority improvements due to aging conditions and recurring leaks. Southland performed the scope of work in compliance with the project plans and specifications and to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. Staff is requesting the City Council declare final acceptance of the Citywide Roof Replacement Project for a final contract amount of $869,398.66 and to direct staff to record a notice of completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder’s office and thereafter process the retention release on the contract.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 4 Infrastructure: Maintain and improve the City’s physical infrastructure, water system and recreational spaces
Goal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the City services.
Recommendation:
1. Accept the work in conformance with the plans and specifications for the Citywide Roof Replacement Project in accordance with the contract entered
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into between Southland Roofing Incorporated, and the City of Signal Hill, and authorize the City Manager to execute the Notice of Completion; and
2. Direct staff to record the notice of completion with the Los Angeles County Registrar Recorder’s office.
c. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AND MONTHLY TRANSACTION REPORT Summary:
The Schedule of Investments is a listing of funds invested for both the City and the Successor Agency to the former Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency as of the date shown in the report. The monthly transaction report provides a list of the changes in investments for the prior month.
Strategic Goal(s):
Goal No. 1 Financial Stability: Ensure the City’s long-term financial stability and resilience.
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
d. WARRANT REGISTER DATED MAY 26, 2026
Summary:
The Warrant Register is a listing of all general disbursements recorded since the prior warrant register and are requested to be approved by the City Council.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 1 Financial Stability: Ensure the City’s long-term financial stability and resilience.
Recommendation:
Authorize payment of the Warrant Registers presented May 26, 2026. e. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Summary:
Regular Meeting of May 12, 2026.
Strategic Plan Goal(s):
Goal No. 5. High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication, recruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of City services.
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Recommendation:
Approve the meeting minutes of the May 12, 2026, City Council Meeting. (9) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
MAYOR HANSEN
(10) ADJOURNMENT
Tonight’s meeting will be adjourned to the next Regular meeting of the Signal Hill City Council to be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755.
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