CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799
MEETING MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting
May 26, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in the Council Chamber on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. (01) CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
(02) ROLL CALL
PRESENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
MAYOR HANSEN
ABSENT: NONE
(03) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hansen led the pledge of allegiance.
(04) 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.
(05) PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
a. MAYOR’S MINUTE
Mayor Tina Hansen encouraged residents to envision a career where they could make a difference in their community by joining the Signal Hill Team. She expressed that the city is hiring passionate and dedicated individuals who would consider these great opportunities as a way to develop their career while serving the community. Mayor Hansen directed individuals to visit the City’s website to view current job openings and apply.
Mayor Hansen highlighted the City’s “Free Movies in the Park” program for summer activities and indicated the kickoff of the series begins on Monday, June 15th at Signal Hill Park featuring the SpongeBob movie “Search for SquarePants”, rated PG. She invited the residents to bring their families and friends for a fun evening under the stars. In addition, she mentioned various event features such as bounce houses, crafts and free popcorn. Mayor Hansen announced the activities begin at 6:30 P.M., and the movie starts at dusk.
Mayor Hansen also advocated residents to subscribe to the City’s monthly E-Newsletter. She noted the E-Newsletter provided the ability to stay connected with City events, resources and important news for Signal Hill residents. She urged individuals to visit the City’s website to achieve a personal connection and receive the monthly E-Newsletter directly to their email. b. PRESENTATION - CONSERVATION CORPS OF LONG BEACH
Conservation Corps of Long Beach Deputy Director and COO David Sall, along with Javier Valladares, Director of Construction Training and several representatives of the crew leader core members provided a slide overview presentation of the services the organization provides to the City and the programs offered to youth and young adults 18-26 years old that present a variety of environmental work experiences while also facilitating personal development opportunities. c. BUILDING SAFETY MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Hansen presented a proclamation to staff of Community Development Department in recognition of May as Building Safety Month. She acknowledged Building Safety Month is sponsored by the International Code Council to remind the public about the critical role of our local code officials who assure us of safe, efficient, and livable buildings. Carlos Luis, Planning Manager and Contract Building Official Paul Armstrong accepted the proclamation and attributed the diligence of building safety officials, inspectors and others in the construction industry that implement the highest-quality codes to protect residents which is achieved through the critical role of our local code officials who assure us of safe, efficient, and livable buildings. (06) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY
Mayor Hansen opened the Public Hearing and requested title of the notice and form of notice.
Assistant City Clerk Joy Post provided posting public hearing notice details.
Mayor Hansen opened the Public Hearing for comments from the floor.
There was no public comment from the floor.
It was moved by Council Member Wood, seconded by Council Member Copeland to open and continue the Public Hearing for the Citywide Impact Fee Nexus Study at the Regular City Council Meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. at the City of Signal Hill Council Chamber.
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
(07) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. RESOLUTION ADOPTING POLICIES ON DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING MEETINGS AND PUBLIC OUTREACH IN ACCORDANCE WITH SENATE BILL 707 It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Council Member Woods to approve the item.
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 NO. 2026-05-6935
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING POLICIES REGARDING THE DISRUPTION OF TELEPHONIC OR INTERNET SERVICE DURING CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION AND OUTREACH POLICY (08) CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Jones, seconded by Vice Mayor Honeycutt 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
a. RESOLUTIONS APPROVING THE ENGINEER’S REPORT AND DECLARING INTENTION TO LEVY AND COLLECT ASSESSMENTS FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICK NO. 1 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05-6933 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2026-05-6934 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 AND 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)
Southland Roofing Incorporated Notice of Completion
c. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AND MONTHLY TRANSACTION REPORT Transaction Report 04-26 and Schedule of Investments 04-26 d. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
City Council Meeting Minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 12, 2026 e. WARRANT REGISTER DATED MAY 26, 2026
Warrant Register dated May 26, 2026 is a listing of all general disbursement recorded since the prior warrant register. (9) COUNCIL AGENDA—NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS – Attended California Contract City Annual Conference COUNCIL MEMBER JONES – Attended the Cottonwood Luncheon and announced Signal Hill’s United States 250th Anniversary Celebration Event and Model T Hill Climb coming up on June 27th at Discovery Well Park 2200 Temple Avenue Signal Hill COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND - None
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT – Attended California Contract City Annual Conference MAYOR HANSEN – Thanked the City Manager Tomaino and Deputy City Manager Aguilar for keeping Council informed regarding the Garden Grove incident. She also acknowledged Police Chief Kenneally and command staff participation. Mayor Hanson expressed concern about if Signal Hill should address and review hazardous tanks.
Community Development Planning Manager, Carlos Luis responded with an update that the city has active inspections of various hazardous locations. (10) ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Council Member Jones to adjourn tonight’s meeting of the regular meeting of City Council on Tuesday, May 26, 2026.
Mayor Hansen adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Tina L. Hansen, Mayor
Attest:
Daritza Perez, City Clerk
City Council Minutes of a Regular Meeting
May 26, 2026