City Council Minutes of a Regular Meeting
September 08, 2026
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL
September 08, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in the Council Chambers on September 08, 2026.
(1) CLOSED SESSION CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M.
(2) ROLL CALL
PRESENT:
MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
(3) CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
NUMBER OF POTENTIAL CASES: 1
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.
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(5) RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
The Council recessed to Closed Session.
(6) RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Hansen reconvened the meeting and requested roll call.
PRESENT:
MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
(7) PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge of allegiance was led by Mayor Hansen.
(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 Pam Dutch-Hughes made an announcement for the Signal Hill Community Foundation’s upcoming Gala on September 13, 2026 at the Sport’s Basement from 2pm-6pm.
There was no additional 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
Mayor Hansen presented the Mayor’s minute video in which she announced various upcoming and recurring community events.
b. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PRESENTATION
City Librarian, Charles Hughes introduced Library Specialist, Alicia Tena who provided an informational presentation and announced upcoming events pertaining to Hispanic Heritage Month.
c. RANCHOS WALK PRESENTATION
City Manager, Carlo Tomaino introduced City of Long Beach Sustainability Manager, City Council Minutes of a Regular Meeting
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Larry Rich who provided information regarding the upcoming Ranchos Walk. d. STREET NAME SIGN PRESENTATION
Public Works Director, Gabino Luna and Associate Engineer, Jesus Saldana provided an update and rendering regarding the street name signs.
(11) CITY MANAGER REPORTS
a. FIRST PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER COMPOSITION OF DISTRICTS FOR
BY-DISTRICT ELECTIONS
City Manager, Carlo Tomaino provided the staff report and introduced the National Demographics Corporation Vice President, Dr. Justin Levitt who provided an overview presentation for Item 11(a).
Mayor Hansen opened the public hearing for public comments.
Sonia Sullivan, shared sentiments regarding a preference for 5 districts with a rotating mayor rather than 4 districts.
Mary Gonzalez, shared sentiments regarding item 11(a).
There were no additional public comments from the floor nor public comments via Zoom webinar.
The public hearing was closed and brought back to City Council for comments. (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 Copeland moved, Council Member Woods seconded to approve all Consent Calendar Items.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
NOES: NONE
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ABSTAIN: NONE
a. WARRANT REGISTER DATED SEPTEMBER 08, 2026
b. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
(13) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS – Stated no new business.
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES – Announced the Signal Hill Community Foundation Gala on Sunday, September 13th, 2026
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND – Stated no new business.
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT – Attended the California Contract Cities Fall Education Summit
MAYOR HANSEN – Stated no new business.
(14) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hansen adjourned the meeting.
TINA L. HANSEN
MAYOR
Attest:
DARITZA PEREZ
CITY CLERK