CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR GENERAL SERVICES
FOR OUTDOOR HOLIDAY LIGHTS AND DECORATION SERVICES
PARTIES AND DATE
This Third Amendment to the Agreement for Outdoor Holiday Lights and Decoration Services (“Third Amendment”) is made effective this 30 day of June 2026 by and between the City of Signal Hill, a municipal corporation organized under the laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 2175 Cherry Avenue Signal Hill, CA 90755 (“City”) and CLIPA, LLC DBA Celebration Holiday Studio, a Limited Liability Company with its principal place of business at 8 Holland, Irvine, CA 92618 (“Contractor”). City and Contractor are sometimes individually referred to as “Party” and collectively as “Parties” in this Agreement.
RECITALS
Agreement. The Parties entered into that certain Agreement for Outdoor Holiday Lights and Decoration Services effective July 23, 2024, providing for a total compensation of ninety-one thousand dollars ($91,000.00) and an initial term expiring on January 30, 2025 (“Agreement”).
Term. Section 3.1.2 (”Term”) of the Agreement, provides in relevant part that, the City, in its sole discretion may extend the term of the Agreement for no more than three (3) additional consecutive one (1) year terms. It further provides that, the term may be extended up to 180 calendar days (“Term Contingency”) at the sole discretion of the City, and with approval of the City Manager.
Amendment; Modification. Section 3.5.13 (“Amendment; Modification”) of the Agreement, provides that the Agreement may be supplemented, modified, or amended pursuant to a writing signed by both Parties.
First Amendment. Pursuant to Sections 3.1.2 and 3.5.13, the Parties entered into a First Amendment of the Agreement on January 14, 2025, extending the term of the Agreement by six (6) months to expire on July 31, 2025. No other changes were made via the First Amendment.
Second Amendment. Pursuant to Sections 3.1.2 and 3.5.13, the Parties entered into a Second Amendment of the Agreement on June 30, 2025 to: (1) extend its duration by one year to June 30, 2026; and (2) increase the amount of compensation by an additional seventy-thousand dollars ($70,000.00) making the not to exceed amount one hundred sixty-one thousand dollars ($161,000.00). Accordingly, the Agreement shall expire on July 1, 2026.
Third Amendment. Pursuant to Section 3.1.2 and 3.5.13, the Parties desire to amend the Agreement to: (1) extend its duration by one year to July 1, 2027; (2) increase the amount of compensation by an additional seventy-thousand dollars ($70,000.00), making the total not to exceed amount two hundred thirty-one thousand dollars ($231,000.00) for the total duration of the Agreement; and (3) update Exhibit B (“Schedule of Services”) to contemplate services during the one-year extension.
TERMS
Term. Section 3.1.2 of the Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
3.1.2 The term of this Agreement shall be from July 24, 2024 to July 1, 2027, unless earlier terminated as provided herein. The City shall have the unilateral option at its sole discretion to extend the term of this Agreement for no more than one (1) additional consecutive one (1) year term. Additionally, the term may be extended up to 180 calendar days (“Term Contingency”) at the sole discretion of the City, and with approval of the City Manager. Contractor shall complete the Services within the term of this Agreement, and shall meet any other established schedules and deadlines.
3.2 Schedule of Services/Time for Performance. Exhibit “B” (“Schedule of Services”) of the Agreement is hereby replaced with the attached Exhibit B.
3.3 Compensation. Section 3.3.1 of the Agreement is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
3.3.1. Contractor shall receive compensation, including authorized reimbursements, for all Services rendered under this Agreement at the rates set forth in Exhibit ”C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. The total compensation shall not exceed two-hundred thirty one thousand dollars ($231,000.00), without prior written approval of the City Manager. Extra Work may be authorized, as described below, and if authorized, will be compensated at the rates and manner set forth in this Agreement. If the term of this Agreement is extended pursuant to Section 3.1.2 of this Agreement, the total compensation may, at the City’s sole discretion be increased by ten (10) percent each one-year extension period. Contractor shall submit to City a monthly itemized statement which indicates work completed and hours of Services rendered by Contractor. The statement shall describe the amount of Services and supplies provided since the initial commencement date, or since the start of the subsequent billing periods, as appropriate, through the date of the statement. City shall, within forty-five (45) days of receiving such statement, review the statement and pay all approved charges thereon.
3.4 Remaining Provisions. Except as specifically set forth in this Third Amendment, the remaining provisions of the Agreement shall continue in full force and effect.
Signature Page for THIRD AMENDMENT TO Agreement
for GENERAL SERVICES
BETWEEN The City of SIGNAL HILL
and CLIPA, LLC DBA Celebration Holiday Studio
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the Parties has caused this Contract to be executed on the day and year first above written.
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
CLIPA, LLC DBA
CELEBRATION HOLIDAY STUDIO
By:
By:
Carlo Tomaino,
City Manager
David Hyden
Managing Member
ATTEST:
By:
Brook Hyden
Managing Member
By:
Joy Post,
Assistant City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
By:
Matthew E. Richardson,
Best Best & Krieger LLP
City Attorney
EXHIBIT B
SCHEDULE OF SERVICES
Schedule of Services - Project Timeline
Outdoor Holiday Lights and Decorations
NOTES
CLIPA or
City
Project Kick-Off
August 3, 2026
CLIPA/
City
Design and Planning Phase
Consultation with City Officials, Finalization of Design Concepts, and Approval July 27, 2026-
August 28, 2026
CLIPA/
City
Procurement of Materials, Equipment, Ensuring All Items are In Stock and Ready for Assembly August 3, 2026-
August 28, 2026
CLIPA
Walk-Thru with CLIPA/PW/PRL To Discuss Installation & Coordination.
Tentative –
Monday, September 28, 2026
Time: TBD
CLIPA
Assembly of Décor Elements and Preliminary Testing in CLIPA Facility September 1, 2026-
September 30, 2026
CLIPA
Pre-Installation Preparation
Custom design and submission of Tree Tower Artwork
By October 1, 2026
City PRL
Custom design and submission of “Custom City Tag” Artwork for Ornament Walk-Through By October 1, 2026
City PRL
Trim 6 Palm Trees near entrance of PD Entrance
Before October 24, 2026
City PW
Complete tree trimming and landscaping in Signal Hill and City Hall area where displays will be.
Before October 24, 2026
City PW
Discuss Mowing/Landscaping Schedule through January 9th Block Out Sprinkler Dates for Tree Installation.
Discuss Access to Park Plus Construction Impacts (If Any) Before October 24, 2026
City PW/City PRL
Plan Out Location of Lit SH Park Displays – Coordinate where to pull power for SH Park Lights and Displays Before October 30, 2026
City PRL/ City PW
Installation
Install Median Lights
October 12, 2026 –
October 22, 2026
CLIPA
Install Median Palm Tree Lights
October 12, 2026 –
October 22, 2026
CLIPA
Install Lights for Trees and Roofline Lights
Starting October 26, 2026
CLIPA
Install Roof Lights for City Hall
November 2, 2026 – November 6, 2026
CLIPA
Installation of Spritzers and Décor Elements
November 2, 2026 – November 6, 2026
CLIPA
Installation of Tree/Tower next to City Hall and Remaining Light and Décor Elements November 2, 2026 – November 6, 2026
CLIPA
Testing All Lighting and Décor Elements to Ensure Proper Functioning and Ensuring Everything is Properly Secured and Weather-Resistant.
November 9-11, 2026
CLIPA w/City
Final Inspection and Approval from City Officials. All Installations Must Be Complete and Tested by This Date.
November 12, 2026
Time: TBD
Check for Time Sun Sets.
CLIPA w/City
Maintenance and Monitoring Phase
Regular Inspections and Proactive Maintenance to Ensure Display Remains in Optimal Condition November 12, 2026-
January 8, 2027
CLIPA
24/7 Support Available for Any Malfunctions or Repairs, with a Guaranteed Response Time of No More than 24 Hours for Any Reported Issues November 12, 2027-
January 8, 2027
Contact Chelsea
24-7 at (949) 504-8305
CLIPA
CLIPA Staff On-Site for City Tree Lighting
Thursday, November 19, 2026
3pm-10pm
CLIPA
Special Inspection and Maintenance to Ensure All Elements are in Perfect Condition for Peak Holiday Periods December 24, 2026
CLIPA
Removal and Storage Phase
Safe and Efficient Removal of All Holiday Décor Elements.
January 5, 2027-
January 11, 2027
CLIPA
Storage of Materials for Future Use or Disposal as Per City Requirements.
January 5, 2027-
November 2027
CLIPA
*All dates tentative and subject to change as necessary.
The dates provided above are subject to change based on the City’s sole discretion. The City shall promptly notify the Contractor of any changes to the above Schedule of Services. 2 2
AGREEMENT
SIGNATURE PAGE
17 EXHIBIT D
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS