Signal Hill public meetings in 2024

City Council

The City Council will certify the November 5, 2024, election results, swear in newly elected officials, and select a new Mayor and Vice Mayor. The body will also hold a public hearing on the use of federal grant funds and review the FY 2023-24 financial report.

• Proposed allocation of $70,146 in FY 2025-26 CDBG funds for food distribution and ADA ramps/sidewalks
• Review of FY 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report showing a $11.1 million positive General Fund balance
• Formation of a subcommittee to review the Water Master Plan and Water Rate Study
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment 24-01 to change 1933 through 1939 Temple Avenue from Residential High Density to the Courtyard Specific Plan (SP-21)
• Adoption of the 2025 Commemorative Flag Display Schedule

The City Council certified the November 5, 2024 election results, swore in newly elected officials, and reorganized with Council Member Jones elected as Mayor and Council Member Hansen as Vice Mayor. The council also approved the FY 2025-26 CDBG allocation of $70,146, received the FY 2023-24 financial report, formed a water rate subcommittee, and adopted the 2025 flag display schedule. Consent calendar items were approved, including a zoning change and a pipeline franchise resolution for Crimson California Pipeline.

• Certified November 5, 2024 election results (5-0)
• Swore in Council Members Copeland, Honeycutt, Woods, and City Clerk Gonzalez
• Elected Council Member Jones as Mayor (5-0)
• Elected Council Member Hansen as Vice Mayor (5-0)
• Approved FY 2025-26 CDBG allocation of $70,146 (5-0)
• Received FY 2023-24 ACFR and directed staff on fund balance (5-0)
• Formed Water Master Plan subcommittee and scheduled workshops (5-0)
• Adopted 2025 flag display schedule with amendments (5-0)

City Council as Successor Agency

The City Council as Successor Agency will meet to consider adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for Fiscal Year 2025-26AB, covering July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. This is a routine annual budget submission required by state law following the dissolution of the Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency. The ROPS must be approved and transmitted to the Los Angeles County 4th Supervisorial District Consolidated Oversight Board for review.

• Adoption of Resolution approving Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) FY 25-26AB for the dissolved redevelopment agency.

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will discuss rescheduling its January 1, 2025 meeting to January 8 due to the holiday. Consent agenda items include certifying eligibility lists for Dispatcher/Jailer, Police Lateral, Police Recruit, and Senior Water Systems Operator positions, and approving October meeting minutes. No other substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Reschedule January 1, 2025 meeting to January 8, 2025 due to New Year's Day holiday
• Certify eligibility list for Dispatcher/Jailer
• Certify eligibility list for Police Lateral
• Certify eligibility list for Police Recruit
• Certify eligibility list for Senior Water Systems Operator

The Civil Service Commission approved the certification of eligibility lists for Dispatcher/Jailer, Police Lateral, Police Recruit, and Senior Water Systems Operator positions. The commission also voted to reschedule their next meeting to January 8, 2025.

• Certified Dispatcher/Jailer eligibility list (5-0)
• Certified Police Lateral eligibility list (5-0)
• Certified Police Recruit eligibility list (5-0)
• Certified Senior Water Systems Operator eligibility list (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned to January 8, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will receive a presentation on the 2025 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, with Signal Hill’s portion scheduled for January 22, 2025. Other business includes an oath of office for a new commissioner and approval of routine consent items (minutes, development status report, and news articles). No major land-use decisions are on the agenda.

• 2025 homeless count event: Signal Hill count to be conducted Jan. 22, 2025, 7:30-10:00 p.m., with Police Dept. providing drivers and vehicles
• Oath of office for a new Planning Commissioner
• Consent calendar: approval of Oct. 15, 2024 meeting minutes
• Monthly development status report (no specific projects mentioned)
• City Council follow-up summary and news articles for information

The Signal Hill Planning Commission held a regular meeting on November 19, 2024, with three members present and two absent. The commission approved the consent calendar, which included previous minutes, city council follow-up, development status report, and news items. Commissioner Gege Lopez was sworn in, and Chair Sonia Savoulian volunteered for the 2025 Homeless Count. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine actions.

• Approved consent calendar (2-0, motion by Vice Chair Miller, second by Commissioner Lopez)
• Administered Oath of Office to new Commissioner Gege Lopez
• Chair Savoulian volunteered for 2025 Homeless Count

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Signal Hill Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and receive an updated Signal Hill Public Library Internet and Electronic Information Use Policy. Commissioners will also select a Pet of the Month for November 2024 from submitted nominations. The consent calendar includes fee waiver requests for the Signal Hill Historical Society, Friends of Signal Hill Library, and a Senior Scam Awareness event hosted by the 69th Assembly District office, as well as a facility use policy waiver to allow a private rental at Signal Point Terrace during the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend in 2025.

• Discussion and filing of updated Signal Hill Public Library Internet and Electronic Information Use Policy
• Selection of Pet of the Month for November 2024 from nominations
• Fee waiver request for Signal Hill Historical Society board meetings in 2025 and January 2026 at Library Learning Center
• Fee waiver request for Friends of Signal Hill Library board meetings in 2025 at Library Learning Center
• Fee waiver request for 69th Assembly District Senior Scam Awareness event on November 18, 2024

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment 24-01 to create a new Specific Plan for eight detached single-family dwellings at 1933-1939 Temple Avenue, including adoption of a mitigated negative declaration. The Council will also consider several major contracts: a $300,000 economic analysis with PlaceWorks, a $988,800 City Hall interior renovation contract, and a $627,476 amphitheater design contract. Additionally, they will discuss which commemorative flags to display in 2025.

• Public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment 24-01 for a new Specific Plan at 1933-1939 Temple Avenue (eight single-family homes)
• Professional services agreement with PlaceWorks for economic analysis and land use study for Opportunity Study Areas, not-to-exceed $300,000
• Public works contract with Estate Design and Construction for City Hall interior renovation, not-to-exceed $988,800 (total budget $1,087,680)
• Professional services agreement with SVA Architects for amphitheater design, not-to-exceed $627,476 (total budget $690,223.60)
• Discussion on commemorative flags to be displayed during calendar year 2025

The Signal Hill City Council approved a zoning change and specific plan for eight detached single-family homes at 1933 through 1939 Temple Avenue, adopting a mitigated negative declaration and introducing an ordinance to rezone the 0.59-acre site from residential high density to the Courtyard Specific Plan (SP-21). The council also authorized several contracts: up to $300,000 with PlaceWorks for an economic and land use study, up to $988,800 with Estate Design and Construction for City Hall interior renovation (plus a $98,880 contingency, total budget $1,087,680), and up to $627,476 with SVA Architects for amphitheater design (plus up to 10% contingency, total budget $690,223.60). All votes were 5-0 with no absent or abstaining members. The consent calendar, including rejecting bids for the Gundry Reservoir roof project and re-bidding, was approved 5-0.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-11-6844 adopting mitigated negative declaration and mitigation program for Courtyard Specific Plan (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2024-11-1551 rezoning 1933-1939 Temple Avenue from residential high density to Courtyard Specific Plan (SP-21) (5-0)
• Authorized $300,000 not-to-exceed agreement with PlaceWorks for economic analysis and land use study (5-0)
• Authorized $988,800 contract with Estate Design and Construction for City Hall interior renovation, plus $98,880 contingency (5-0)
• Authorized $627,476 agreement with SVA Architects for amphitheater design, plus up to 10% contingency (5-0)
• Directed staff to return with a resolution on commemorative flags for 2025 (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including rejecting all bids for Gundry Reservoir roof project and re-bidding (5-0)
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on December 10, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission is meeting to approve routine consent calendar items, including certification of eligibility lists for Dispatcher/Jailer, Police Lateral, Police Recruit, and Senior Water Systems Operator positions. The agenda also includes public comment, community announcements, and commission new business with no specific items listed. The meeting is largely procedural and expected to be non-controversial.

• Certify eligibility list for Dispatcher/Jailer
• Certify eligibility list for Police Lateral
• Certify eligibility list for Police Recruit
• Certify eligibility list for Senior Water Systems Operator
• Approve meeting minutes from October 2, 2024

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee is meeting to establish standardized procedures for placing items on its agenda. Members will also discuss upcoming community outreach opportunities and review progress on the committee's strategic framework and work plan.

• Establishing procedures for agenda item placement
• Discussion of community outreach opportunities and volunteer sign-ups
• Review of progress on the DCC Strategic Framework and Work Plan
• Approval of October 7, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The Signal Hill City Council will consider several contract and project approvals, including a $147,260 professional services agreement for the East Burnett Street Pedestrian and Bike Enhancement Project. Council members will also vote on increasing the annual fee for Infinity Technologies IT services to $222,000 and extending the agreement through December 2028. Additional items include a water‑quality MOU amendment and several contract amendments for design, construction, and well services.

• Authorize a $147,260 contract with Catalyst Environmental Solutions for PA&ED work on the East Burnett Street Pedestrian and Bike Enhancement Project (total construction budget $161,986).
• Approve a First Amendment to the Infinity Technologies IT services agreement, raising the annual fee to $222,000 and extending the term to December 1, 2028.
• Authorize a First Amendment to the MOU with the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority, extending the term to December 31, 2029 for toxic pollutants monitoring.
• Approve contract amendments: Architerra Design Group term extension for Hillbrook Park; MAJ Engineering change order adding $12,372 (total $157,885) for ADA curb ramps; Tetra Tech amendment adding $5,000 (total $480,000) for Well 10 services.
• Adopt the warrant register, schedule of investments, and approve minutes from prior meetings.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider whether a quorum will be present for its regular meetings on November 20 and December 18, and may direct staff to reschedule or cancel them. Commissioners will also review nominations and select the October Pet of the Month. The Director will provide an update on city council actions, park projects and programs, and routine consent‑calendar items will be received and filed.

• Verification of quorum for November 20 and December 18 meetings – decision to keep, reschedule, or cancel
• Pet of the Month nominations – select October winner
• Director’s Report – updates on park projects, city council actions, and programs
• Consent Calendar – receive and file articles in the news
• Approval of September 18, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal to demolish three storage structures and construct eight detached single-family dwellings. The project involves rezoning a 0.59-acre site and creating a new specific plan.

• Public hearing for 1933 through 1939 Temple Avenue development
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment 24-01 to create the Courtyard Specific Plan (SP-21)
• Tentative Tract Map 74232 to subdivide site into nine lots
• Site Plan and Design Review 24-01 for eight detached single-family dwellings
• Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration SCH #2024100062

The Signal Hill Planning Commission unanimously approved a proposal to demolish three storage structures at 1933-1939 Temple Avenue and construct eight detached single-family dwellings with related site improvements. The approval included SPDR 24-01, the Tentative Tract Map, and recommendations for City Council approval of the IS/MND and Zoning Ordinance Amendment. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included previous minutes and reports.

• Approved SPDR 24-01 and Tentative Tract Map for 8 single-family dwellings at 1933-1939 Temple Ave (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of IS/MND for the Temple Ave project (4-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment for the project (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including previous minutes and reports (4-0)

City Council

The council will interview candidates and appoint a Planning Commissioner to serve the remainder of the term ending May 31 2025. Council members will consider a one‑year professional services agreement with Bludot Technologies for a $6,000 Open Rewards app subscription and a $10,000 local‑rewards sponsorship to support a “Shop Local” program. They will also adopt resolutions formally accepting completed emergency slope‑failure repairs on Panorama Promenade and Molino Avenue (contract with Zimprich Engineering not to exceed $431,910 and FY 2023‑24 appropriation of $800,000), as well as acceptance of a fuel‑station canopy replacement project and approval of the October 8 warrant register.

• Interview and appoint a Planning Commissioner to serve through May 31 2025
• Authorize a one‑year professional services agreement with Bludot Technologies: up to $6,000 for the Open Rewards app and a $10,000 local‑rewards sponsorship
• Adopt resolution declaring final acceptance of emergency slope‑failure repair work, with a $431,910 contract to Zimprich Engineering and an $800,000 FY 2023‑24 appropriation
• Adopt resolution declaring final acceptance of the fuel station canopy replacement project (Project No. 90.17015) completed by Vicon Enterprise
• Approve the Warrant Register dated October 8 2024 for general disbursements

The Signal Hill City Council appointed Georgette (Gege) Lopez to the Planning Commission until May 31, 2025, after a roll call vote of 4-0. The council also approved a $6,000 agreement with Bludot Technologies for the Open Rewards app and a $10,000 Local Rewards Sponsorship, adopted a resolution accepting the emergency slope failure repair project, and canceled the second regular meetings in November and December 2024. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Keir Jones absent.

• Appointed Georgette (Gege) Lopez to Planning Commission until May 31, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved $6,000 Professional Services Agreement with Bludot Technologies for Open Rewards app (4-0)
• Approved $10,000 Local Rewards Sponsorship held by Bludot Technologies (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-10-6841 accepting emergency slope failure repair project (4-0)
• Canceled second regular City Council meetings in November and December 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including fuel station canopy project acceptance and warrant register (4-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee will discuss the adoption of a strategic framework work plan. The body is considering forming three subcommittees focused on education, facilitation, and continuous improvement. The committee will also review upcoming community outreach opportunities.

• Discussion and potential adoption of the DCC Strategic Framework work plan
• Proposed formation of three subcommittees (Education, Facilitation, and Continuous Improvement)
• Review of community outreach opportunities and volunteer sign-ups
• Approval of September 9, 2024 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission held a regular meeting on October 2, 2024, with routine procedural actions including certifying a Water Superintendent eligibility list and approving prior meeting minutes. No substantive policy decisions or discussions were listed on the agenda.

• Certification of Water Superintendent eligibility list
• Approval of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission met and approved the consent calendar, which included the certification of the eligibility list for Water Superintendent and the approval of meeting minutes. There was no public business from the floor or new business discussed.

• Approved Consent Calendar including Water Superintendent eligibility list (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned the meeting to November 6, 2024 (4-0)

Sustainable City Committee

The Sustainable City Committee will review updates on the Civic Center Master Plan and Hillbrook Park construction. The body will decide on meeting dates for 2025 and discuss potential recipients for a sustainability award program.

• Selection of 2025 meeting dates
• Discussion of potential sustainability award for The Heights at Signal Hill
• Update on the Civic Center Master Plan design selection
• Update on Hillbrook Park construction efforts
• Farmer's market subcommittee update

City Council

The council will consider authorizing a public works contract with Spectra Turf to replace the playground surface at Signal Hill Park, with a not‑to‑exceed amount of $132,625 and a 10% contingency bringing the total to $145,887.50. It will also vote on a second amendment to the City Manager’s employment agreement and adopt resolutions updating salaries, benefits, and a city‑wide pay schedule for management personnel. Additional items include authorizing multiple $100,000 on‑call professional consulting agreements and reviewing contract amendments such as a $665,236.43 increase for Mariposa Landscapes landscaping services.

• Playground Surface Replacement Contract – up to $145,887.50 with Spectra Turf
• Second amendment to the City Manager employment agreement
• Resolution adopting revised salaries, benefits, and a city‑wide pay schedule for management staff
• Consent calendar authorizing nine on‑call professional consulting agreements, each up to $100,000
• Contract amendment for Mariposa Landscapes – increase to $665,236.43

The City Council authorized a contract for playground surface replacement and approved a second amendment to the City Manager's employment agreement. The Council also adopted new resolutions regarding management salaries and a city-wide pay schedule.

• Approved $132,625 contract with Spectra Turf for playground surface replacement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-09-6838 to increase Capital Improvement Project budget (4-0)
• Approved Second Amendment to City Manager Employment Agreement (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-09-6839 approving management salaries and benefits (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-09-6840 approving city-wide pay schedule (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including warrant register and meeting minutes (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review a fee waiver request for the use of Discovery Well Park. The body will also select commissioners for a 2025 conference and receive reports on summer programs and the adopted Civic Center Master Plan.

• Fee waiver request for Long Beach Unified School District to use Discovery Well Park on October 15
• Selection of up to two commissioners for the 2025 California Parks & Recreation Society annual conference
• Adoption update for the Civic Center Master Plan developed by John Kaliski Architects, Incorporated
• Presentations on the 2024 Summer Reading Program and 2024 summer programs
• Selection of the September 2024 Pet of the Month

Planning Commission

The Signal Hill Planning Commission will convene at 7:00 p.m. on September 17, 2024, in the City Hall Council Chamber to conduct routine business. Items include a presentation on the Civic Center Master Plan update, a street tree planting discussion, and a recruitment update for an open Planning Commissioner position. The meeting also includes consent calendar actions such as approving previous minutes and receiving development status reports.

• Presentation: Update on Civic Center Master Plan
• Street tree planting discussion
• Planning Commissioner recruitment update (vacancy through May 31, 2025)

City Council

The Signal Hill City Council will consider a resolution to authorize up to $7,000,000 in California Enterprise Development Authority revenue bonds to fund EDCO Waste & Recycling solid‑waste disposal facilities. It will also act on a fee resolution imposing a $658 impound fee for unpermitted sidewalk vendors, adopt a General Fund Reserve Policy, terminate the February 2024 local emergency proclamation, and approve a revised records management program.

• Resolution to issue not‑to‑exceed $7,000,000 of CEDA revenue bonds for EDCO Waste & Recycling facilities
• Resolution amending the Uniform Schedule of Service Fees to add a $658 vending impound fee
• Resolution adopting a General Fund Reserve Policy for the City
• Resolution terminating the local emergency proclamation issued for the February 2024 winter storms
• Resolution approving a revised Records Management Program and updated Records Retention Schedule

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee will select a Chair and Vice Chair and conduct an activity to outline action items for its strategic framework. The body will also discuss volunteer coverage for upcoming community outreach opportunities.

• Review and approval of the 2024 DCC Strategic Framework action items
• Selection of a Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of community outreach opportunities and volunteer sign-ups
• Approval of July 1 and August 5, 2024 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission will certify eligibility lists for several open positions and approve the minutes from the August 7, 2024 meeting. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn to October 2, 2024.

• Certification of eligibility list for Dispatcher/Jailer
• Certification of eligibility list for Recreation Supervisor
• Certification of eligibility list for Senior Accountant
• Certification of eligibility list for Senior Recreation Specialist
• Certification of eligibility list for Water Systems Operator I/II

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included certification of eligibility lists for Dispatcher/Jailer, Recreation Supervisor, Senior Accountant, Senior Recreation Specialist, and Water Systems Operator I/II, as well as approval of meeting minutes. No public comment or new business was conducted. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on October 2, 2024.

• Approved consent calendar with eligibility lists for Dispatcher/Jailer, Recreation Supervisor, Senior Accountant, Senior Recreation Specialist, and Water Systems Operator I/II (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes as part of consent calendar (4-0)
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on October 2, 2024 (4-0)

City Council

The Signal Hill City Council will consider adopting the Civic Center Master Plan, which outlines a phased redevelopment of the city's civic center, and accepting a $1 million grant for street tree planting. The meeting will also include a closed session for employee performance evaluations.

• Adoption of Civic Center Master Plan
• Acceptance of $1,000,000 grant for street tree planting
• Adoption of ordinance amending sidewalk vending and camping regulations
• Approval of transfer agreement with LA County Flood Control District
• Recruitment for Planning Commission vacancy

The Signal Hill City Council adopted the Civic Center Master Plan and accepted a $1,000,000 GreenLatinos grant for street tree planting. It also declared a Planning Commission vacancy and approved the consent calendar, including an ordinance on sidewalk vending and camping. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Jones absent.

• Adopted Civic Center Master Plan (4-0, Jones absent)
• Accepted $1,000,000 GreenLatinos grant for street tree planting (4-0, Jones absent)
• Declared Planning Commission vacancy and opened recruitment (4-0, Jones absent)
• Approved consent calendar including sidewalk vending/camping ordinance (4-0, Jones absent)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Signal Hill Parks and Recreation Commission will hear updates on the department’s enhanced animal services program and upcoming fall 2024 special events. Commissioners will also discuss attendance at the 2025 California Parks & Recreation Society conference and select a Pet of the Month for August 2024.

• Update on Parks, Recreation and Library Services Department Enhanced Animal Service Program offerings and outreach efforts
• Presentation on upcoming Fall 2024 special events
• Discussion on attendance of the 2025 California Parks & Recreation Society Annual Conference
• Selection of Pet of the Month for August 2024
• Approval of July 17, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Signal Hill Planning Commission meets to receive updates on two key items: progress on workforce housing developments at Walnut Bluff and Orange Bluff, and the selection of on-call grant writing consultants. The meeting also includes procedural items like roll call and public hearings.

• Receive presentation on progress of Walnut Bluff (90 units) and Orange Bluff (290 units) workforce housing sites with National Community Renaissance
• Receive report on selection of six on-call grant writing firms for up to $80,000 each
• Update on Sustainable City Committee member selection

The Signal Hill Planning Commission held a regular meeting with no substantive decisions. It received and filed staff reports on the Walnut and Orange Bluff housing developments, the selection of on-call grant writing consultants, and the selection of a Sustainable City Committee member and alternate. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included previous minutes, city council follow-up, a development status report, and news items. No public business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.

• Received and filed report on Walnut and Orange Bluff housing developments (voice vote)
• Received and filed report on on-call citywide grant writing and management consultants (voice vote)
• Received and filed report on Sustainable City Committee member and alternate selection (voice vote)
• Approved consent calendar including previous minutes, city council follow-up, development status report, and news (moved by Parker, seconded by Miller)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is meeting to review and approve eligibility lists for two city roles. The body will also vote on the minutes from the July 3, 2024, meeting.

• Certification of Eligibility List for Assistant Planner
• Certification of Eligibility List for Water Systems Operator I/II
• Approval of July 3, 2024 meeting minutes

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission met on August 7, 2024, and unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included certification of eligibility lists for Assistant Planner and Water Systems Operator I/II, and approval of meeting minutes. No public business, community announcements, or new business were discussed. The meeting adjourned at 5:43 p.m.

• Approved consent calendar including eligibility list certifications and minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on September 4, 2024 (5-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee will meet to discuss its strategy framework, select a chair and vice-chair, and review upcoming community outreach events. The meeting includes a public comment period and will adjourn to the next session on September 2.

• Review of Diversity Coalition Committee strategy framework
• Selection of Committee Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion of outreach opportunities including National Night Out (Aug 6), Concerts in the Park (Aug 7 & 14), and Movie Night (Aug 9)

Sustainable City Committee

The Sustainable City Committee will review a pedestrian and bike enhancement project for the East Burnett Street Historical District. Members will also consider changing quorum rules and selecting a date for the Fall Mayor’s Clean-Up event.

• East Burnett Street Historical District pedestrian and bike enhancement project
• Proposal to change committee quorum from seven members to six
• Selection of date for Fall Mayor’s Clean-Up event in the Central Neighborhood
• Update on City's silver status in the Gateway Cities Energy Action Award program
• Report on the completion of 200 street tree plantings

The Signal Hill Sustainable City Committee voted to change its quorum requirement to a majority of members only. The committee also set the Fall Mayor's Clean-Up date for October 19, 2024, and approved the consent calendar. Several updates were provided on projects and programs, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Changed quorum to majority of members only
• Set Fall Mayor's Clean-Up date to October 19, 2024
• Approved consent calendar (previous minutes and news)

City Council

The City Council will discuss amending municipal codes regarding sidewalk vending and public camping. The body is also reviewing progress on workforce housing developments and on-call grant writing contracts.

• Proposed ordinance to allow impounding vending equipment and update public camping regulations
• Update on Walnut Bluff and Orange Bluff workforce housing developments with National Community Renaissance
• Six on-call grant writing contracts with a not-to-exceed amount of $80,000 each
• Agreement with CLIPA (DBA Celebration Holiday Studio) for outdoor holiday decorations
• Closed session for department head performance evaluations

The Signal Hill City Council introduced Ordinance No. 2024-07-1550, amending the municipal code on sidewalk vending and camping, with a unanimous vote (3-0, two absent). The council also directed staff to renegotiate the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with National Community Renaissance for the Orange Bluff housing site and negotiate an Affordable Housing Agreement for Walnut Bluff. Additionally, it authorized six on-call grant writing contracts (up to $80,000 each annually) and a holiday decoration services agreement with CLIPA (up to $91,000 annually).

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2024-07-1550 amending sidewalk vending and camping rules (3-0)
• Directed staff to renegotiate Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with National Community Renaissance for Orange Bluff and negotiate Affordable Housing Agreement for Walnut Bluff (3-0)
• Authorized six on-call grant writing contracts, each up to $80,000 annually (3-0)
• Authorized holiday decoration services agreement with CLIPA, up to $91,000 annually plus 10% contingency (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including ADA curb ramp contract, opioid settlement with Kroger, and final acceptance of 33rd Street water main project (3-0)
• Adjourned to August 27, 2024, canceling the August 13 meeting (3-0)

Housing Authority

The Signal Hill Housing Authority will receive an update on the Walnut Bluff and Orange Bluff workforce housing projects from development partner National Community Renaissance. The board is asked to renegotiate the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement to allow more time for due diligence on the Orange Bluff site and to authorize an Affordable Housing Agreement for the Walnut Bluff site.

• Update on Walnut Bluff and Orange Bluff workforce housing developments
• Renegotiate Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with National Community Renaissance
• Authorize Affordable Housing Agreement for Walnut Bluff property

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and review the proposed fiscal-year 2024–25 goals, including strengthening internal communication and recruitment. Commissioners will also select a Pet of the Month from submitted nominations and receive a Director’s report on park projects and City Council actions. The meeting is procedural with no substantive decisions scheduled.

• Review and discuss FY 2024–25 Commission goals
• Select July 2024 Pet of the Month from nominations
• Receive Director’s report on park projects and City Council actions
• Approve June 19, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

This special meeting consists of a closed session to conduct public employee performance evaluations for department heads. The council will reconvene the special meeting following the closed session.

• Public employee performance evaluations for department heads

The City Council convened for a special meeting to conduct public employee performance evaluations in closed session. No reportable action was taken during the meeting.

City Council

The City Council will review a resolution to levy annual assessments for the Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1. Additionally, the Council will consider authorizing twenty-five on-call professional engineering service agreements.

• Proposed $102,465.58 total assessment for California Crown Tract landscape and lighting maintenance
• Proposed annual basic lot assessment of $1,035.87 (a $94.17 increase)
• Proposed annual landscape easement lot assessment of $1,391.15 (a $126.47 increase)
• Authorization of twenty-five on-call engineering contracts up to $100,000 annually each
• Proclamation recognizing Parks, Recreation and Library Services Department staff

The City Council approved 25 professional consultant agreements for various engineering, surveying, and landscape services. The council also extended emergency contracting authority for winter storm repairs and approved assessments for a landscape and lighting district.

• Authorized 25 three-year professional consultant agreements for engineering and design services, each not to exceed $100,000 annually through June 30, 2027 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-07-6821 to continue emergency contracting authority for February 2024 winter storm repairs (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-07-6820 confirming assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for FY 2024-25 (4-0)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2024-06-1548 for a development agreement with EDCO (4-0)
• Approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment 24-02 regarding sign regulations (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review several items for approval via the consent calendar. These items include the certification of eligibility lists for various city positions and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Certification of Eligibility List - Dispatcher/Jailer
• Certification of Eligibility List - Police Officer (Lateral)
• Certification of Eligibility List - Police Recruit
• Certification of Eligibility List - Water Systems Operator I/II
• Approval of June 5, 2024 meeting minutes

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission held a regular meeting on July 3, 2024, with all five commissioners present. The commission approved its consent calendar, which included four certification of eligibility lists (Dispatcher/Jailer, Police Officer Lateral, Police Recruit, Water Systems Operator I/II) and approval of meeting minutes. No new business or public comment was recorded, and the meeting adjourned to August 7, 2024.

• Approved consent calendar including four eligibility lists and meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on August 7, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. (5-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee will receive a presentation from Police Chief Wayne Byerley. The committee will also discuss booth coverage for the 2024 Concerts in the Park series.

• Presentation by Signal Hill Police Department Chief Wayne Byerley
• Discussion of booth coverage for 2024 Concerts in the Park series
• Approval of June 3, 2024, meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Signal Hill Parks and Recreation Commission will review park facility assignments, approve routine consent calendar items, and hear a planning update on the Civic Center Master Plan that guides future improvements to public spaces. Commissioners will also reorganize leadership for the current term and receive updates on park projects and department activities.

• Presentation on the final draft of the Civic Center Master Plan by consultant JKA
• Annual reorganization to select the Commission Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024 term
• Assignment of park inspection duties for commissioners from June 2024 to April 2025
• Fee waiver request for the Signal Hill Historical Society to use Hilltop Park picnic shelters
• Consent calendar approvals for Bixby Ridge and Raymond Heights HOA facility use updates

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct an annual reorganization to select a new Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024/25 term. The meeting includes a report regarding sign modifications for a new Audi automobile dealership at 2998 Cherry Avenue.

• Annual selection of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Conformity report for signage at 2998 Cherry Avenue (Audi dealership)
• Approval of May 21, 2024, meeting minutes

The Planning Commission held its annual reorganization, electing Commissioner Sonia Savoulian as Chair and Commissioner Saeida Miller as Vice Chair. Commissioners also received and filed a conformity report regarding the new Audi dealership at 2998 Cherry Avenue and approved the meeting's consent calendar.

• Elected Sonia Savoulian as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Saeida Miller as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Received and filed Audi dealership conformity report
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider a request from EDCO to increase its daily waste processing capacity from 1,500 to 2,500 tons. Additionally, the Council is set to adopt the annual operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2024-25.

• Public hearing regarding EDCO's request to increase waste processing capacity to 2,500 tons per day
• Introduction of ordinance for zoning amendment 24-02 regarding sign regulations
• Adoption of resolutions for the November 5, 2024, General Municipal Election
• Adoption of the annual operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2024-25
• Presentation by Traffic Officer Jimenez on electronic bicycle use and regulation

The City Council approved the annual operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2024-25 and established the annual appropriations limit. The council also passed resolutions to hold a General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024, and updated city sign regulations.

• Adopted FY 2024-25 operating and capital budget and appropriations limit (4-0)
• Approved resolutions for General Municipal Election on Nov 5, 2024 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-06-6804 and Ordinance 2024-06-1548 regarding EDCO facility agreements (4-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2024-06-1549 amending sign regulations in Zoning Ordinance Amendment 24-02 (4-0)
• Adopted public funds investment policy via Resolution 2024-06-6810 (4-0)
• Initiated assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for FY 2024-25 (3-0)
• Approved high-speed broadband internet contract for Signal Hill Public Library (4-0)
• Approved MOUs with Police Officers Association and Employees’ Association (4-0)

City Council as Successor Agency

The Successor Agency will review resolutions to adopt investment policies for public funds. The Council will also consider authorizing a lease and sublease transfer for the Mercedes Benz of Long Beach dealership at 2300 East Spring Street.

• Adoption of Investment Policy for public funds
• Introduction of California CLASS Prime Fund portfolio investment option
• Transfer of lease and sublease for Mercedes Benz of Long Beach at 2300 East Spring Street
• Authorization of ownership transfer from Signal Hill Properties, LLC to Addis Properties Long Beach LLC

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will conduct its annual reorganization to select members for one-year terms as Chair and Vice Chair for the 2024/25 term. The body will also review the meeting minutes from May 1, 2024.

• Civil Service Commission reorganization (selection of Chair and Vice Chair)
• Approval of May 1, 2024, meeting minutes

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee will finalize the program for the Diversity Breakfast scheduled for June 4, 2024. Members will also discuss moving the July 1, 2024, meeting to the Signal Hill Police Department.

• Diversity Breakfast programming at Signal Hill Public Library Terrace
• Proposed meeting location change to 2745 Walnut Avenue for July 1, 2024

City Council

The City Council will consider ordinances to adjust compensation for the City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer. Additionally, the Council will review a resolution to designate authorized grant agents for FEMA and CalOES following winter storm emergency expenses.

• Ordinances to adjust compensation for City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer
• Resolution designating staff as authorized grant agents for FEMA and CalOES
• Final acceptance of pavement improvements on Cherry Avenue and Jessie Nelson Circle by Excel Paving Company
• Fee waiver request of $1,185 for Springs of Hope Grief Care Center
• Contract amendment for SWA Group, Incorporated increasing compensation by $4,320

The City Council introduced ordinances to adjust compensation for council members, the city clerk, and the city treasurer. The council also adopted a policy for periodic compensation reviews and designated authorized grant agents for FEMA and the Governor's Office.

• Introduced Ordinance No. 2024-05-1546 to adjust City Council compensation (5-0)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2024-05-1547 to adjust City Clerk and City Treasurer compensation (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-05-6800 establishing a periodic compensation review procedure (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-05-6801 designating authorized grant agents for FEMA and the Governor's Office (5-0)
• Approved final acceptance of pavement management improvements on Cherry Avenue and Jessie Nelson Circle (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for Springs of Hope Grief Care Center private memorial event (5-0)
• Approved May 28, 2024 Contract Amendment Register, Warrant Register, and Schedule of Investments (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission approved a request to increase waste processing volume at the Edco facility. The commission also adopted an amendment to the city's sign ordinance to align with state and federal laws.

• Adopted Resolution 877-05-21 to increase waste processing and transfer volume at 2755 California Avenue (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 878-05-21 to amend Zoning Ordinance 24-02 regarding sign content and temporary non-commercial signs (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review facility fee waiver requests from Alvarado Elementary School and the Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society. The agenda also includes a proposal to change the July 17 meeting time to 5:00 p.m.

• $7,877.50 fee waiver request for Gems on the Hill event
• $390.00 fee waiver request for Alvarado Elementary School
• Proposed July 17 meeting time change to 5:00 p.m.
• Recognition of Centennial Celebration Photo and Art Contest winners

City Council

The City Council will consider several infrastructure projects, including a major grant for bike and pedestrian enhancements on East Burnett Street. They will also discuss extending the local emergency proclamation related to February 2024 winter storms. Additionally, the council will review maintenance agreements with Caltrans and contracts for street tree planting.

• $2,785,000 grant for East Burnett Street Historical District pedestrian and bike enhancements
• Extension of local emergency proclamation for February 2024 winter storm repairs
• $120,137.58 contract with SDC Engineering Incorporated for citywide street tree planting
• Final acceptance of sidewalk repair project completed by CJ Construction Incorporated
• Maintenance agreement with Caltrans for the Gateway Monument at SR-405 and East Orange Avenue

The Signal Hill City Council approved a maintenance agreement with Caltrans for the State Route 405 and East Orange Avenue Gateway Monument, authorizing the City Manager to sign it in a form approved by the City Attorney. The council also approved its consent calendar, which included final acceptance of the sidewalk repair project with CJ Construction Incorporated, continuation of a local emergency declaration for February 2024 winter storm repairs, an East Burnett Street pedestrian and bike project grant item, a citywide street tree planting contract with SDC Engineering Incorporated, and the contract and warrant registers. All votes were 5-0 with no members absent. The meeting also included presentations and council announcements but no other substantive decisions.

• Approved Caltrans maintenance agreement for SR-405/East Orange Avenue Gateway Monument (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including sidewalk repair project final acceptance with CJ Construction Incorporated (5-0)
• Approved continuation of local emergency declaration for February 2024 winter storm repairs (5-0)
• Approved East Burnett Street pedestrian and bike enhancement project grant item (5-0)
• Approved citywide street tree planting contract with SDC Engineering Incorporated (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment register and warrant register dated May 14, 2024 (5-0)

City Council

The Signal Hill City Council will hold a special meeting to review and discuss the preliminary city budget for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. Staff presentations will cover department programs, capital improvements, decision packages, and a strategic plan update. This agenda contains only procedural items and this single study session; no specific contracts, rezonings, or fee changes are scheduled for discussion.

• Preliminary budget study for fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26
• Department program budget presentations (Administration, Finance, Police, Public Works)
• Capital Improvement Program review
• Strategic Plan Update discussion
• Council member compensation listed at $722.18 per month; City Clerk/Treasurer at $438.22 per month

The City Council reviewed and discussed the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 and 2025-26. Staff presented department program budgets, the Capital Improvement Program, and decision packages. No formal votes were taken on the budget items.

• Reviewed preliminary FY 2024-25 and 2025-26 budgets
• Adjourned meeting at 8:51 p.m. (5-0)

Sustainable City Committee

The committee will hear a presentation on hydrogen power and discuss organic waste collection requirements under SB 1383. Members will also coordinate a sustainability booth for the 2024 Concerts in the Park series.

• Guest presentation by SoCal Gas on hydrogen utilization for powering homes
• Discussion of organic waste recycling requirements per California Senate Bill 1383
• Coordination of a sustainability booth for Concerts in the Park (July 10 – August 14)
• Update on Phase 1 street tree installation involving 55 proposed trees
• Status update on repairs for Panorama Park Trail and Hillbrook Park improvements

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Committee will discuss programming for the Diversity Breakfast scheduled for June 4 at the Signal Hill Public Library Terrace. Members will also review a draft Work Plan and discuss the Signal Hill Police Department's policy and procedure manual.

• Diversity Breakfast programming for June 4, 2024
• DCC outreach efforts including Park Pop-Ups and Centennial Celebration
• Draft DCC Work Plan presentation
• Signal Hill Police Department policy and procedure manual review
• Approval of April 01, 2024 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review and act upon a consent calendar of routine items. These items include the certification of eligibility lists for various city positions and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Certification of Eligibility List - Account Specialist I/II
• Certification of Eligibility List - Communications Officer
• Certification of Eligibility List - Communications Specialist
• Certification of Eligibility List - Police Officer (Lateral)
• Certification of Eligibility List - Police Recruit

The Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the certification of eligibility lists for five different city positions. The meeting minutes were also approved.

• Certified eligibility list for Account Specialist I/II (4-0)
• Certified eligibility list for Communications Officer (4-0)
• Certified eligibility list for Communications Specialist (4-0)
• Certified eligibility list for Police Officer (Lateral) (4-0)
• Certified eligibility list for Police Recruit (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review a proposed update to the uniform schedule of service fees and a new pension liability strategy. Additionally, the council will consider amending conditions for a self-storage facility and extending a local emergency proclamation related to February 2024 winter storms.

• Public hearing on updated Uniform Schedule of Service Fees and Charges
• Proposed amendment to Conditional Use Permit 00-05 for Signal Hill Self-Storage at 2901 East Pacific Coast Highway
• CalPERS 'Fresh Start' pension strategy including a $500,000 payment from PERS reserves
• $100,000 sponsorship check presentation from Signal Hill Petroleum
• 60-day extension of the local emergency proclamation for February 2024 winter storms

The City Council approved a new payment schedule for unfunded pension liabilities and amended the 2023-24 budget. Other actions included updating the city's service fee schedule and amending a conditional use permit for a self-storage facility.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-04-6794 amending the Uniform Schedule of Service Fees and Charges (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-04-6795 amending Conditional Use Permit 00-05 for self-storage at 2901 East Pacific Coast Highway (4-0)
• Directed staff to enter CalPERS 'Fresh Start' agreement and authorized $500,000 pension payment via Resolution No. 2024-04-6796 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including local emergency proclamation continuance for February 2024 winter storms (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive a preview of the upcoming City Centennial Celebration scheduled for April 27, 2024. Members will also review annual park reports and select the April 2024 Pet of the Month.

• Preview of City Centennial Celebration event
• Introduction of new Recreation Coordinator Erendira Hernandez
• Annual Commissioner park reports
• April 2024 Pet of the Month nominations
• Director's report on park projects and programs

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing for a site plan and design review of a new 2,343 square-foot single-family dwelling at 1900 Temple Avenue. This request seeks to renew an approval from 2022 that is pending expiration. Staff will also provide an update on a request for proposals regarding economic and land use studies for three areas.

• Site Plan and Design Review (24-02) for a single-family home at 1900 Temple Avenue
• Update on Request for Proposals for economic analysis and land use study of three areas
• Approval of March 19, 2024, meeting minutes

The Signal Hill Planning Commission unanimously approved a site plan and design review for a new single-family dwelling at 1900 Temple Avenue. The commission also received and filed a report on proposals for an economic analysis of three opportunity study areas. The meeting concluded with the approval of the consent calendar and adjournment.

• Approved Site Plan and Design Review 24-02 for new dwelling at 1900 Temple Avenue (5-0)
• Amended Condition of Approval #15 to reference '2022 California Code Collection'
• Received and File report on RFPs for economic analysis of three opportunity study areas
• Approved Consent Calendar items including previous minutes and development status report

City Council

The City Council will review compensation levels for the City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer. They will also consider a request to extend the local emergency proclamation for 60 days to continue repair work following February 2024 winter storms.

• Extension of local emergency proclamation for 60 days regarding February 2024 winter storms
• Emergency repairs at Panorama Promenade, Molino Avenue, and 20th Street
• Compensation review for City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer
• Contract amendment for RCS Investigations & Consulting, LLC through June 30, 2024

The City Council scheduled a public hearing for May 14, 2024, to discuss increasing compensation for the City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer. The Council also approved the consent calendar, including the continuation of a local emergency proclamation for winter storm repairs.

• Scheduled May 14 public hearing for City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer compensation increase (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including winter storm emergency proclamation continuance (4-0)
• Approved Contract Amendment Register dated April 9, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved Warrant Register dated April 9, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The committee will review a draft work plan and discuss upcoming 2024 outreach events, including the June 4 Diversity Breakfast. Members will also discuss opportunities for improvement regarding the Signal Hill Police Department's policy and procedure manual.

• Review of Signal Hill Police Department policy and procedure manual
• Planning for June 4, 2024, Diversity Breakfast
• Update on 'Community Pop Ups' at City Parks
• Approval of March 4, 2024, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider authorizing a Request for Proposals to conduct an economic analysis and land use study for three proposed Opportunity Study Areas. The meeting also includes discussions on City Council compensation levels and a review of homeless outreach services. Additionally, the Council will address extending the local emergency proclamation related to February 2024 winter storms.

• Request for Proposals for economic analysis and land use study of three Opportunity Study Areas
• Extension of local emergency proclamation for February 2024 winter storms for 60 days
• Contract amendment for All City Management Services, Inc. to increase crossing guard compensation by $147,573
• Presentation on results of city homeless outreach and prevention services

The Signal Hill City Council voted 4-0 to authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals seeking consultants to prepare an economic analysis and land use study for three proposed Opportunity Study Areas. The council also voted 4-0 to have staff bring back a report on adjusting compensation for the City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer. The consent calendar, including a continued local emergency proclamation for February 2024 winter storm repairs at Panorama Promenade, Molino Avenue, and 20th Street, was approved 4-0. Council Member Tina Hansen was absent.

• Authorized staff to issue RFP for economic analysis and land use study of three proposed Opportunity Study Areas (4-0)
• Directed staff to bring back a report on adjusting City Council, City Clerk, and City Treasurer compensation (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including continuance of local emergency proclamation for February 2024 winter storms and repairs at Panorama Promenade, Molino Avenue, and 20th Street (4-0)
• Approved contract amendment register, schedule of investments and monthly transaction report, warrant register, and meeting minutes as part of consent calendar (4-0)
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on Tuesday, April 9 at 7:00 p.m. (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive an update on the Panorama Promenade Trail following damage from recent winter storms. The meeting includes presentations on 2023/2024 winter programs and a report on the California Park & Recreation Society conference. Commissioners will also consider Pet of the Month nominations for March 2024.

• Update on Panorama Promenade Trail status after storm damage
• Presentation of 2023/2024 Winter Programs and Events
• Pet of the Month nominations for March 2024
• Director's Report on park projects and City Council actions
• Approval of February 21, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Commission will consider amending the conditional use permit for Signal Hill Self-Storage at 2901 East Pacific Coast Highway. The proposal seeks to restrict facility operations adjacent to Ellis Avenue and find a CEQA exemption. Commissioners will also share updates from the 2024 Planning Commissioners Academy Conference.

• Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 00-05 for Signal Hill Self-Storage
• Proposed restrictions on facility operations near Ellis Avenue
• Report on the 2024 Planning Commissioners Academy Conference

The Planning Commission voted to recommend that the City Council amend Conditional Use Permit 00-05 for a self-storage facility. The amendment adds and modifies conditions of approval to restrict operations adjacent to Ellis Avenue.

• Recommended City Council amend Conditional Use Permit 00-05 (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will review several items including the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report and a sidewalk repair project update. The agenda includes multiple grant acceptance requests for public safety and park improvements.

• Four on-call building safety contracts up to $200,000 annually each
• Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) 22 award of $97,150
• State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) 22 grant of $45,577 for police video server
• Measure A grant application for the Hillbrook Park Improvement Project ($225,000)
• FY 2023-2024 sidewalk repair project status update

The Signal Hill City Council unanimously approved a General Plan progress report and accepted two state grants for emergency management and homeland security. The council also approved contracts for building safety services, continued a local emergency declaration for storm repairs, and authorized a grant application for Hillbrook Park improvements.

• Approved submission of 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (5-0)
• Approved contract services for building safety plan checks and staffing (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of EMPG 22 Grant and budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved acceptance of SHSP 22 Grant and budget amendment (5-0)
• Approved application for Measure A Grant for Hillbrook Park improvements (5-0)
• Continued local emergency proclamation for winter storm repairs (5-0)
• Approved fee and alcohol waiver for Community Foundation Gala (5-0)
• Approved contract amendment and warrant registers (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review and act upon a consent calendar containing multiple recruitment conclusions. These items include the certification of eligibility lists for various city positions.

• Certification of Eligibility List - Librarian
• Certification of Eligibility List - Maintenance Worker
• Certification of Eligibility List - Police Recruit
• Certification of Eligibility List - Public Works Superintendent
• Certification of Eligibility List - Water Maintenance Worker I

The Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the certification of eligibility lists for six different city positions. Meeting minutes were also approved.

• Certified eligibility list for Librarian (3-0)
• Certified eligibility list for Maintenance Worker (3-0)
• Certified eligibility list for Police Recruit (3-0)
• Certified eligibility list for Public Works Superintendent (3-0)
• Certified eligibility list for Water Maintenance Worker I (3-0)
• Certified eligibility list for Water Systems Superintendent (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (3-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee will discuss its workplan for City Council presentations and plan 2024 outreach events, including the Diversity Breakfast. The committee will also review the Signal Hill Police Department's policy and procedure manual. Additionally, members will discuss ways to support differently abled residents.

• Review of Signal Hill Police Department Policy and Procedure Manual
• Planning for 2024 Diversity Breakfast and Centennial booth opportunities
• Discussion on engagement for differently abled residents
• Approval of February 12, 2024 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several infrastructure projects and budget adjustments. Items include authorizing emergency repairs from February 2024 winter storms and awarding a contract for the Hillbrook Park Improvement Project. The Council will also consider street paving on Cherry Avenue and Jessie Nelson Circle.

• Contract with Green Giant Landscaping Inc. for Hillbrook Park improvements up to $1,799,000
• Agreement with Zimprich Engineering Incorporated for storm damage repairs up to $431,910
• Extension of the local emergency proclamation for February 2024 winter storms
• Contract with Excel Paving Company for Cherry Avenue and Jessie Nelson Circle improvements up to $354,064.60
• Release of a Request for Proposals for citywide on-call grant writing services

The Signal Hill City Council approved a $1,799,000 contract with Green Giant Landscaping for the Hillbrook Park Improvement Project, plus a $60,000 contingency for a total construction budget of $1,859,000. The Council also authorized a not-to-exceed $431,910 General Services Agreement with Zimprich Engineering for emergency storm repairs at Panorama Promenade Trail and Molino Avenue and 20th Street, and extended the local emergency proclamation for 60 days. The mid-year budget was amended, an RFP for on-call grant writing services was authorized, and the consent calendar was adopted. All votes were 4-0, with Council Member Copeland absent.

• Approved $1,799,000 contract with Green Giant Landscaping for Hillbrook Park Improvement Project, plus $60,000 contingency (total $1,859,000) (4-0)
• Authorized $431,910 not-to-exceed agreement with Zimprich Engineering for emergency storm repairs at Panorama Promenade Trail and Molino Avenue and 20th Street (4-0)
• Extended local emergency proclamation for February 2024 winter storms by 60 days (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-02-6784 authorizing emergency public works contract (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-02-6785 amending FY 2023-24 budget for Capital Improvement Project funding (4-0)
• Authorized City Manager to issue RFP for citywide on-call grant writing services (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-02-6786 authorizing mid-year budget appropriations and amending FY 2023-24 budget (4-0)
• Adopted consent calendar including pavement management contract, SB1 project list, drone show contract, and warrants (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will administer the oath of office for newly appointed Commissioner Linda Edwards. Members will also select a nominee for the Older Americans Recognition Day award and a Pet of the Month. The Director's Report will provide updates on park projects and programs.

• Oath of Office for new Commissioner Linda Edwards
• Selection of an Outstanding Older American award nominee
• Selection of February 2024 Pet of the Month
• Bixby Ridge HOA facility use update
• Director's report on park projects and programs

Planning Commission

The Signal Hill Planning Commission will process a largely procedural agenda focused on routine updates and compliance reporting. Staff recommends receiving and filing the city’s 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report, which tracks infrastructure and economic goals per state law. The commission will also approve January minutes and review standard development status reports. No public hearings, rezonings, or major policy votes are scheduled for this session.

• Receive and file the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report (state-mandated tracking report)
• Approve January 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review monthly Development Status Report for current projects
• No rezonings, contracts, fee changes, or public hearings are scheduled.

The Signal Hill Planning Commission recommended that the City Council authorize staff to submit the 2023 General Plan Annual Progress Report to the State. The Commission also approved a consent calendar containing previous minutes and status reports. No substantive land use or zoning decisions were made during this meeting.

• Recommended City Council authorize submission of 2023 General Plan APR to State
• Approved Consent Calendar (previous minutes, council follow-up, development status, news)

City Council

The City Council will review several items including a service fee schedule adjustment and an agreement for workforce housing development. Other business includes water system maintenance, City Hall renovations, and emergency repair funding following winter storms.

• Public hearing on adjusting the uniform schedule of service fees and charges
• Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with National Community Renaissance for Orange Bluff and Walnut Bluff workforce housing
• Three-year contract with Grace Environmental Incorporated for water valve services up to $220,035
• City Hall furniture and flooring agreements with Bluespace Interiors, LLC. and Mohawk Commercial, Incorporated for up to $673,479.04
• Ratification of a local emergency proclamation and funding for repairs following February 2024 winter storms

The City Council approved an exclusive negotiation agreement for two workforce housing projects and authorized $800,000 for emergency winter storm repairs. The Council also approved contracts for City Hall renovations and water pipeline valve services.

• Approved Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with National Community Renaissance for Orange Bluff and Walnut Bluff workforce housing projects (4-0)
• Authorized $800,000 for emergency repairs resulting from 2024 winter storm damage (4-0)
• Approved $582,421.80 total budget for City Hall furniture and architectural walls from Bluespace Interiors, LLC. (4-0)
• Approved $158,405.13 total budget for City Hall flooring from Mohawk Commercial, Incorporated (4-0)
• Authorized $220,035 contract with Grace Environmental Incorporated for water pipeline valve exercising (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-02-6781 amending the uniform schedule of fees and charges (4-0)

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority is considering an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with National Community Renaissance. This agreement involves the development of two proposed workforce housing sites known as Orange Bluff and Walnut Bluff.

• Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with National Community Renaissance for Orange Bluff and Walnut Bluff workforce housing

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Committee will discuss a proposal to change its regular meeting location and date. Members will also develop strategies regarding the 2024 Diversity Breakfast, flag raising events, and support for differently abled residents.

• Proposal to move regular meetings to Signal Hill Library on the first or third Monday
• Discussion of workplan to present to City Council
• Planning for 2024 Diversity Breakfast and flag raising events
• Review of Signal Hill Police Department policy and procedure manual
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 10, 2024, and December 13, 2023

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will meet to review the January 3, 2024, meeting minutes and several personnel matters. The Commission is expected to certify eligibility lists for the Administrative Assistant in Public Works and the Recreation Coordinator in the Community Services Division.

• Certification of Eligibility List - Administrative Assistant - Public Works
• Certification of Eligibility List - Recreation Coordinator - Community Services Division
• Approval of January 3, 2024, meeting minutes

The Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the certification of eligibility lists for two staff roles. No new business was discussed during the meeting.

• Certified eligibility list for Administrative Assistant - Public Works (3-0)
• Certified eligibility list for Recreation Coordinator - Community Services Division (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (3-0)

Sustainable City Committee

The committee will consider appointing or reappointing a Chair and determining the 2024 meeting schedule. Members will also review a sustainability award nomination for Promontory Bluff HOA and discuss upcoming community events.

• Appointment or re-appointment of the SCC Chair
• Selection of 2024 meeting dates
• Gateway Cities 2023 Energy Action Award (Bronze level)
• Centennial Community Tree Planting at Reservoir Park on April 20, 2024
• Sustainability award nomination for Promontory Bluff HOA

City Council

The City Council will review proposals to allocate a nearly $8 million operating surplus from fiscal year 2022-23. This includes a recommendation to move $4.4 million into a reserve fund for the Civic Center Master Plan amphitheater project. The Council will also consider using federal grant funds for food distribution and sidewalk improvements.

• Allocation of $83,560 in CDBG funds for food programs and ADA sidewalk improvements
• Proposal to allocate $4.4 million from the budget surplus to the Civic Center Master Plan Reserve Fund
• Final acceptance of the Palm Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project
• Contract amendment for Temple Reservoir disinfection station, increasing amount to $272,500
• Appointment of a new Parks and Recreation Commissioner

The City Council authorized the use of a $7,996,701 General Fund operating surplus to amend the FY 2023-24 budget and fund the Civic Center Master Plan Phase I. The Council also approved the FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant programs and appointed a new member to the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Approved Resolution No. 2024-01-6778 to utilize $7,996,701 surplus for budget adjustments and Civic Center Master Plan Phase I (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01-6777 approving FY 2024-25 Community Development Block Grant programs (5-0)
• Appointed Linda Edwards to the Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Denied nomination of Mario Fedelin to the Parks and Recreation Commission (1-4)
• Directed Signal Hill Self Storage to remove automobiles and provide paperwork by Feb 1, 2024, or face administrative citations (5-0)
• Approved final acceptance of Palm Drive Pavement Rehabilitation Project (Resolution No. 2024-01-6779)
• Ratified purchase of two city vehicles via National Fleet Auto Group

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will receive a preview of the upcoming City of Signal Hill Centennial Celebration. Members will also discuss nominations for the Older American Award and select a Pet of the Month. Additionally, staff will provide updates on park projects and programs.

• Preview of the City of Signal Hill Centennial Celebration
• Discussion of Older American Award nominees
• Selection of January 2024 Pet of the Month
• Fee waiver request for the Signal Hill Historical Society
• Director's report on park projects and programs

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive an update on the status of the homeless count event and volunteers. Staff will also provide a spotlight on upcoming development projects for 2024. The commission will review routine items including previous meeting minutes and a development status report.

• Update on the Homeless Count Event and volunteers
• Spotlight on 2024 upcoming development projects
• Monthly Development Status Report review
• Approval of December 19, 2023 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar, which included previous meeting minutes and development status reports. Commissioners also received an update on the upcoming homeless count event and a report on 2024 projects.

• Approved consent calendar (3-0)
• Received and filed 2024 projects report (3-0)
• Adjourned to February 20, 2024 (3-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee will review and approve candidates for new membership. Members will also discuss the 2024 workplan and upcoming events, including a Diversity Breakfast and flag raising ceremonies. Additionally, the committee will review the Signal Hill Police Department's policy and procedure manual.

• Review and approval of new DCC member candidates
• Discussion of 2024 flag raising events and Diversity Breakfast
• Review of Signal Hill Police Department policy and procedure manual
• Approval of December 13, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council as Successor Agency

The City Council as Successor Agency will review its annual report regarding the dissolution of the former Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency. The report details the intent to sell remaining parcels on Gardena Avenue, East Spring Street, East Canton Street, and East 29th Street. Discussions with potential buyer Signal Hill Petroleum are ongoing.

• Annual report of the City Council as Successor Agency
• Proposed sale of property parcels on Gardena Avenue, East Spring Street, East Canton Street, and East 29th Street
• Ongoing discussions with Signal Hill Petroleum regarding property purchases
• Approval of meeting minutes from 2023

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will receive an annual report summarizing activities related to preserving and creating affordable housing in Signal Hill. The report notes the facilitation of five projects totaling 250 units and identifies National Community Renaissance as a development partner for future sites.

• Annual Report of the Housing Authority
• Five completed affordable housing projects totaling 250 income-restricted units
• Future development of Walnut and Orange Bluff sites totaling 380 units
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 10, April 25, and October 10, 2023

Municipal Financing Authority

This meeting consists of routine administrative business for the Municipal Financing Authority. The agenda includes receiving an annual report and approving minutes from January 10, 2023. No reportable actions were taken in 2023.

• 2024 Annual Meeting of the Municipal Financing Authority report
• Approval of January 10, 2023, meeting minutes

Public Financing Authority

The meeting consists of procedural items for the Public Financing Authority's annual meeting. The agenda includes an executive director report and the approval of January 10, 2023, meeting minutes. No new business is listed.

• Annual meeting report
• Approval of January 10, 2023, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider appointments for various organizations and the annual review of five institutional permits. The agenda also includes a report on development impact fees for fiscal year 2022-23.

• Annual review of institutional permits for Cole Vocational Services, Courtyard Care Center, Dungarvin California LLC, Las Brisas Childcare Center, and Unlimited Quest
• Annual report on Development Impact Fees for FY 2022-23 including Traffic, Park and Recreation, and Water System fees
• Contract amendment for TalentZok professional temporary staffing services
• Introduction of new police officers Adrian Rayon and Reese Proulx
• Introduction of Emergency Management Coordinator Rebecca Lopez

The Signal Hill City Council approved two resolutions: one confirming delegates and alternates as official city representatives, and one approving annual institutional permits for 2024 for five named organizations. The council also approved its consent calendar, which included the annual development impact fee report, contract amendment register, investment schedule, warrant register, and prior meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous (5-0). The meeting also included presentations swearing in two new police officers and introducing an emergency management coordinator, plus a centennial celebration overview.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01-6775 confirming delegates and alternates as official city representatives (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2024-01-6776 approving 2024 institutional permits for Cole Vocational Services, Courtyard Care Center, Dungarvin California LLC., Las Brisas Childcare Center, and Unlimited Quest (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including FY 2022-23 development impact fee annual report, contract amendment register, investment schedule, warrant register, and meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on January 23, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review several recruitment conclusions for city positions. The agenda includes the certification of eligibility lists for various roles and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Certification of Eligibility List - Police Recruit
• Certification of Eligibility List - Recreation Coordinator - Community Services Division
• Certification of Eligibility List - Public Works Maintenance Supervisor
• Certification of Eligibility List - Water Maintenance Worker I/II
• Approval of November 1, 2023 meeting minutes