CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, CA 90755-3799
MEETING MINUTES
City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting
July 28, 2026
A Closed Session Meeting and Regular Council Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in Council Chamber on July 28, 2026. (01) CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M.
(02) ROLL CALL – TAKEN AT REGULAR MEETING
(03) CLOSED SESSION
a. A CLOSED SESSION HELD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(B)(1) TO CONDUCT PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS. TITLE: DEPUTY CITY MANAGER/ DIRECTOR OF PARKS, RECREATION AND LIBRARY SERVICES b. A CLOSED SESSION HELD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(B)(1) TO CONDUCT PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS. TITLE: CITY ATTORNEY c. A CLOSED SESSION HELD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(B)(1) TO CONDUCT PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS. TITLE: CITY MANAGER d. A CLOSED SESSION HELD PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6 AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: MAYOR AND CITY ATTORNEY UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE: CITY MANAGER (04) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS There was no public business on closed session items from the floor nor public comment via Zoom webinar. (05) RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The City Council recessed in to Closed Session at 6:00 P.M. (06) RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Hansen reconvened the meeting and requested City Clerk Perez to take roll call.
PRESENT: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
(07) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Hansen.
(08) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Mayor Hansen requested the 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) Resident Daneisha (Nia) Ralph spoke regarding the creation of a Signal Hill Youth Student Council and expressed that young people are directly affected by many of the City’s programs, services and policies.
Resident James D. Ulrich provided a handout to all City Councilmembers and expressed parking concerns on the east side of 21st street. Mr. Ulrich also expressed his concerns about the vacant property located at 2205 E. 20th street.
Mayor Hansen requested staff to meet with both residents to discuss the items in further detail.
There were no live online public comments via Zoom webinar. (10) PRESENTATIONS/PROCLAMATIONS
DISABLED RESOURCES CENTER PRESENTATION
Jennifer Kumiyama, Executive Director of the Disabled Resources Center and the Independent Living Center, provided a slide presentation. b. PROCLAMATION OF 40th ANNIVERSARY TO JIMMY ELEOPOULOS Mayor Hansen presented a proclamation to Jimmy Eleopoulos, Owner of Big E’s Pizza. c. RECOGNITION OF THE LONG BEACH MODEL T CLUB
Mayor Hansen presented a Certificate of Recognition to the Long Beach Model T Club for their outstanding contribution to the success of the City’s celebration of 250th Anniversary of United States. d. WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY
Librarian Gelli Nocon and Library Specialist Elina Monian presented a slide presentation to highlight a brief overview of the scheduled programming to commemorate Women's Equality Day. e. CAPTURE SIGNAL HILL CITYWIDE PHOTO CONTEST
Communication Specialist Cindy Flaro presented a slide presentation on the Capture Signal Hill Citywide Photo Contest and noted contest details of two categories consisting of City in Action and Local Landmarks with entries divided into Youth (17 & under) and Adult (18 & older). Ms. Flaro announced the following winners and Mayor Hansen presented Certificates of Recognition to each winner:
Adult Division – City in Action Adult Division – Local Landmarks 1st Place: Melenie Becerra 1st Place: Cody Creager
2nd Place: Bedelia Honeycutt 2nd Place: Juan Rodriguez 3rd Place: Alex Honeycutt 3rd Place: Andy Konieczny
Youth Division – Local Landmarks
1st Place: Isabella Rios
2nd Place: Isabella Rios
Ms. Flaro announced the photos will be on display in the Signal Hill Public Library Legacy Wall. Council Member Jones suggested another photography contest for City Hall. Mayor Hansen supported the idea of decorating the Council Chamber with relevant photos and agreed it would be great to have residents represented with a rotation display system. (12) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
WATER REPLENISHMENT DISTRICT PURCHASE OF WATER STORAGE
Public Works Director Gabino Luna presented a slide presentation.
It was moved by Vice Mayor Honeycutt, seconded by Council Member Jones to approve the item.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSTAIN: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07-6953 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING THE ADOPTED BUDGET AND AUTHORIZING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-27 (13) CONSENT CALENDAR
It was moved by Council Member Jones, 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
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSTAIN: NONE
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AND MONTHLY TRANSACTION REPORT
RECEIVED AND FILED INVESTMENTS TRANSACTION REPORT 06-26
FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF POLICE DEPARTMENT HVAC UPGRADES PROJECT PURSUANT TO THE PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACT WITH WESTOVER CONTROLS CORPORATION
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE LOS ANGELES URBAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2027-2029 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07-6952
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND AMENDMENT FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-2026 AND 2026-2027 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07-6954
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE 15 (BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION) TO COMPLY WITH STATE LAW REGARDING ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2026-07-1560
SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCES TO ADJUST THE CITY COUNCIL, CITY CLERK, AND CITY TREASURER COMPENSATION ORDINANCE NO. 2026-07-1558 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2026-07-1559 CONTRACT AMENDMENT REGISTER DATED JULY 28, 2026
THIRD AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES WITH JOHN L. HUNTER & ASSOCIATES, INC.
WARRANT REGISTER DATED JULY 28, 2026
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
Approved Minutes of City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting June 23, 2026 and City Council Special Meeting Closed Session July 8, 2026 (14) COUNCIL AGENDA—NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND - None
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES – Reminder of the Concerts in the Park COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS – Absence
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT – Reminder of the October 16th Police Foundation’s Golf Tournament registration is open and August 2nd National Night Out Event MAYOR HANSEN – Requested and motioned to bring back as an item for discussion, Signal Hill Youth Student Council. Seconded by Council Member Jones (15) ADJOURNMENT
It was moved by Vice Mayor Honeycutt and seconded by Council Member Jones to adjourn tonight’s meeting of the regular meeting of City Council on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
Mayor Hansen adjourned the meeting at 7:43 p.m.
DARITZA PEREZ, CITY CLERK TINA L. HANSEN, MAYOR
Minutes of City Council Closed Session and Regular Meeting July 28, 2026