City Council Minutes of a Regular Meeting
August 25, 2026
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL
August 25, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in the Council Chambers on August 25, 2026.
(1) CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSENT: MAYOR HANSEN
(3) CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8
PROPERTY: APPROXIMATELY 4.92 ACRE PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3201 WALNUT AVENUE IN SIGNAL HILL
APNS: 7148-015-009, 7148-015-010, 7148-015-011, 7148-015-012, 7148-015-013 AND 7148-015-014
AGENCY-DESIGNATED NEGOTIATORS: MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER
NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, 3201 WALNUT XC, LLC, AND THEIR AUTHORIZED AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT
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b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1
(4) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS There was no public business from the floor.
(5) RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council recessed to Closed Session.
(6) RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
Vice Mayor Honeycutt reconvened the meeting and requested City Clerk Perez to take roll call.
PRESENT:
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSENT: MAYOR HANSEN
(7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Vice Mayor Honeycutt (8) CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Richardson provided there was no reportable action from closed session. (9) PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA There was no public business from the floor nor public comment via Zoom webinar.
City Clerk Perez announced the items listed on agenda for consideration. (10) PRESENTATIONS
a. MAYOR’S MINUTE
Vice Mayor Honeycutt presented the Mayor’s minute video in which Mayor Hansen announced various upcoming and recurring community events.
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(11) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES WITH W.G. ZIMMERMAND ENGINEERING, INCORPORATED FOR THE EAST
BURNETT STREET HISTORICAL DISTRICT PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE
ENHANCEMENT PROJECT
Public Works Director, Gabino Luna provided a presentation for Item 11(a).
City Council discussion included inquiry regarding safety features on Gaviota, additional safety features on Cherry, sidewalk improvement, and bike lane safety precautions.
There was one speaker via Zoom webinar who spoke regarding personal concerns not listed on the agenda.
Vice Mayor Honeycutt requested a motion to approve Item 11 (a) Council Member Woods moved to approve the item as presented, seconded Council Member Copeland.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: MAYOR HANSEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
(12) 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.
There was no public business from the floor nor public comment via Zoom webinar.
Council Member Woods moved, Council Member Copeland seconded to approve all Consent Calendar Items.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
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ABSENT: MAYOR HANSEN
ABSTAIN: NONE
a. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTANT SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ASSOCIATED SOILS ENGINEERING, INCORPORATED b. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2025 MILITARY EQUIPMENT ANNUAL REPORT AND RENEWING ORDINANCE NO 2022-06-1535
c. WARRANT REGISTER DATED AUGUST 25, 2026
d. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
(13) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS – Stated no new business, and reminded the public to be careful of the students considering school is back in session.
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES – Announced the Chamber of Commerce Mixer on Thursday, August 27th, 2026, from 5pm-8pm at Encore, registration is available at www.signalhillchamber.org
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND – Stated no new business.
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT – Stated no new business
MAYOR HANSEN – ABSENT
(14) ADJOURNMENT
Vice Mayor Honeycutt adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m.
TINA L. HANSEN
MAYOR
Attest:
DARITZA PEREZ
CITY CLERK