CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799
MEETING MINUTES
City Council Regular Meeting Closed Session and Council Regular Meeting June 9, 2026
A Regular Meeting and Closed Session Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person at the Council Chambers on June 9, 2026. (01) CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M.
(02) ROLL CALL
PRESENT: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
(03) CLOSED SESSION
a. 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; Signal Hill Petroleum; and their authorized agents or representatives
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of payment
(04) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS There was no public business from the floor.
(05) RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Council Member Woods made a motion to go into Closed Session.
The Council recessed to Closed Session at 6:01 P.M.
(06) RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Hansen reconvened the meeting. Assistant City Clerk Post called the Roll.
PRESENT: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
(07) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Hansen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
(08) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
The City Attorney stated there was no reportable action. (09) 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.
(10) PRESENTATIONS
a. MAYOR’S MINUTE
Mayor Hansen announced the City’s Leadership Academy series is back and noted registration is now open through August 13, 2026. She stated that this new series provides a four-part workshop that gives residents, stakeholders and community partners an inside look into how the City turns its Strategic Plan into action. Mayor Hansen acknowledged that participants would learn about the priorities guiding city initiatives and the work being done to strengthen the community into the future. She invited new and returning participants to join the newest part two of the Leadership Academy series and stated the sessions will take place on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., September 23 through October 27. She encouraged early registration as space is limited to the first twenty (20) Signal Hill residents ages 18 and older.
Mayor Hansen inquired if there was anyone interested in receiving free training in emergency preparedness and disaster response skills and stated that the County of Los Angeles Fire Department, in partnership with the Signal Hill Police Department, will be hosting its Summer/Fall Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) course at the Signal Hill Police Station. Mayor Hansen noted the city website provides an interest form that can be completed and instructed individuals to stay turned to the City’s social media channels for course dates and additional information.
Mayor Hansen welcomed the community to join the City’s celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary on Saturday, June 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. She remarked the celebration begins with the Model T Hill Climb on Hill Street from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and following the race there will be family-friendly events at Discovery Well Park from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Mayor Hansen highlighted the activities which include historical vehicles, live entertainment, classic car displays, activities for all ages, giveaways and food available for purchase. She indicated that parking and shuttle service will be available to Browning High School as there will be no parking at Discovery Well Park. She mentioned the City website has more information regarding the celebration event. b. EMPLOYEE PROMOTION - SERGEANT DELIA MARTINEZ
Police Chief Brad Kenneally swore in newly promoted Sergeant Delia Martinez. c. LOS ANGELES SANITATION DISTRICT PRESENTATION
Chief Engineer and General Manager Robert Ferrante from the Los Angeles County Sanitation District provided a presentation overview of the proposed five-year rate increase for District #29. (11) PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. PUBLIC HEARING - DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE STUDY
It was moved by Vice Mayor Honeycutt and seconded by Council Member Woods to adopt a resolution updating the citywide Development Impact Fee Nexus Fee Study and Capital Improvement Plan and establishing a fee schedule for development impact fees for Traffic, Parks and Recreation, General Government Facilities, Police, Water, and Program Administration.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN, VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT, COUNCIL MEMBER JONES AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: NONE
Approved and Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06-6936
(12) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR JAIL SERVICES, PARK SECURITY, AND PARKING ENFORCEMENT SERVICE TO UNIFIED PROTECTIVE SERVICE LP, DBA ALLIED UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICES It was moved by Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member Jones to approve the item.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN, VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT, COUNCIL MEMBER JONES AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: NONE
b. HERITAGE SQUARE DISPOSITION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT It was moved by Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member Jones to approve the item.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN, VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT, COUNCIL MEMBER JONES AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: NONE
c. PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR STREET PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE SERVICES MASTER AGREEMENT It was moved by Council Member Woods, seconded by Council Member Jones to approve the item.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN, VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT, COUNCIL MEMBER JONES AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: NONE
(13) 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.
Council Member Woods requested item d. be pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
It was moved by Council Member Woods, seconded by Vice Mayor Honeycutt to approve the balance of the Consent Calendar items a through c and items e through g.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN, VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT, COUNCIL MEMBER JONES AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: NONE
Notice of Completion - Willow Median Improvements Project SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2026-05-1557 GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO ZENITH ENERGY WEST COAST TRMINALS LLC c. RESOLUTIONS PERTAINING TO THE GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2026 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06-6938, RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06-6939 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06-6940 e. CONTRACT AMENDMENT REGISTER DATED JUNE 9, 2026
f. WARRANT REGISTERS PRESENTED JUNE 9, 2026
g. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Regular Meeting Minutes of May 26, 2026 and Special Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2026 Item d. pulled from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration. d. RESOLUTION AMENDING THE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR LANDSCAPE AND LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 ASSESSMENT It was moved by Council Member Woods, seconded by Vice Mayor Honeycutt to approve Consent Calendar item d.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN, VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT, COUNCIL MEMBER JONES AND COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06-6937
(14) COUNCIL AGENDA—NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND – ABSENT
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES – NONE
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS – Noted attendance at Long Beach Community Emergency Response Team (Cert) Meeting with Signal Hill Cert Term of 7/8 members and Long Beach Cert Team. Long Beach City Manager made a presentation outlining CERT 2026 Olympics preparations.
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT – NONE
MAYOR HANSEN – Wished Vice Mayor Honeycutt a happy birthday. Noted attendance at Diversity Coalition Breakfast and expressed appreciation for the coordination of Jessie Nelson Day of Remembrance. (15) ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Council Member Jones to adjourn tonight’s meeting to the regular meeting of City Council on Tuesday June 23, 2026.
Mayor Hansen adjourned the meeting at 9:33 p.m.
TINA L. HANSEN, MAYOR
DARITZA PEREZ, CITY CLERK
City Council Minutes of a Regular Meeting
June 9, 2026