City Council Minutes of a Regular Meeting
September 22, 2026
CITY OF SIGNAL HILL
2175 Cherry Avenue • Signal Hill, California 90755-3799
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING
SIGNAL HILL CITY COUNCIL
September 22, 2026
A Regular Meeting of the Signal Hill City Council was held in-person in the Council Chambers on September 22, 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 WOODS
ABESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
(EXCUSED)
(3) CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
b. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL- ANTICIPATED LITIGATION
SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(D)(2)
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(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.
Mayor Hansen reconvened the meeting and requested City Clerk, Daritza Perez to take roll call.
PRESENT:
MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSENT:
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES (EXCUSED)
(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 Rashina Young, Government Relations Manager for So Cal Edison introduced herself and expressed excitement about working with the City of Signal Hill.
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. A STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE FROM ALVARADO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING BY LEADING THE
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND CEREMONIOUSLY
b. MAYOR’S MINUTE
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Mayor Hansen presented the Mayor’s minute video in which she announced various upcoming and recurring community events.
c. TRAUMA INTERVENTION PROGRAM OF LONG BEACH
Sgt. Donalnd Monreau introduced Krissy Booth, Trauma Intervention Program of Long Beach to provide information regarding services they provide to the community.
d. NATIONAL PREPAREDNESS MONTH
Emergency Management Coordinator Rebecca Lopez, Associate Engineer Jesus Saldana, and Public Works Director Gabino Luna presented information on Community Preparedness and Signal Hill Mitigation activities in honor of National Preparedness Month.
e. SIGNAL HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT RECRUITEMENT VIDEO
Communication Specialist, Cindy Flaro and Police Chief, Brad Keneally presented the viewing of the Signal Hill Police Department recruitment video. (11) PUBLIC HEARING
a. SECOND 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.
Pam Dutches-Hughes expressed concerns that this item may result in division within the community and commissions.
Donna Harris, agreed with Pam Dutches-Hughes and expressed confusion regarding the process of going to by-district elections and asked for clarification.
Sonia Sullivan, stated she submitted a draft map and requested clarification regarding the election and the cycle of the election. Sullivan also expressed concerns regarding the incentive structure changing for City Council by transitioning to by-district elections.
Mary Gonzalez, shared sentiments regarding item 11(a) and thanked City Council for moving forward with the process.
Guest Speaker #1, spoke regarding item 11(a).
There were no additional public comments from the floor nor public comments via Zoom webinar.
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Mayor Hansen requested City Attorney Mal Richardson to provide a brief summary explaining how the process to transition to by-district elections came about and asked which City Council meeting would provide additional information.
City Attorney Mal Richardson confirmed the availability of City Council Meetings and staff reports available to the public for reference providing thorough information pertaining to the process of transitioning to districts for by-district elections. City Attorney Richardson emphasized the City Council meeting videos and staff reports provide both legal and practical guidance to understand the process and view the outline of the process.
Mayor Hansen asked City Attorney for clarification regarding the election cycle and election process.
City Attorney Richardson confirmed the election cycle remains the same occurring in November of the election year by district and majority vote.
City Manager, Carlo Tomaino requested Dr. Justin Levitt to expand on how the mapping tool works, population density criteria, and to share his contact information for residents who have questions or need assistance drawing maps.
Mayor Hansen also requested Dr. Justin Levitt to explain what a census block means.
Dr. Justin Levitt addressed each of the concerns requested by Mayor Hansen and City Manager, Carlo Tomaino.
The public hearing was closed and brought back to City Council for comments.
City Council unanimously agreed on the preferred option of a 5-District map.
There was no action taken, and no vote required.
(12) CITY MANAGER REPORT
a. FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF THE STREET TREE PLANTING PROJECT AND
CONTRACT SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE CONSERVATION CORPS
OF LONG BEACH FOR TREE WATERING AND MAINTENANCE
Public Works Director, Gabino Luna provided an update on the USDA Street Tree Planting Project.
Sonia Sullivan, expressed her appreciation for tree shade during the heat wave.
Council Member Woods motioned, Council Member Copeland seconded to approve the item as is.
The following vote resulted:
AYES: MAYOR HANSEN
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT
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COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
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.
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 WOODS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER JONES
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
a. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS AND MONTHLY TRANSACTION REPORT b. WARRANT REGISTER DATED SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
c. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
(14) COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS
COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS – Encouraged the public to support the Annual Fundraiser Drive, Long Beach Gives on September 24, 2026.
COUNCIL MEMBER JONES – Absent.
COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND – Stated no new business.
VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT – Shared feedback from residents stating their appreciation and high regards for the summer programming.
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MAYOR HANSEN – Stated no new business.
(15) ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hansen adjourned the meeting.
TINA L. HANSEN
MAYOR
Attest:
DARITZA PEREZ
CITY CLERK