Signal Hill public meetings in 2022

Planning Commission

The meeting includes a spotlight on notable development projects pending review for the 2023 calendar year. The Commission will also review the monthly Development Status Report and approve previous meeting minutes. No specific new business items are listed on this agenda.

• Overview of upcoming 2023 development projects
• Monthly Development Status Report
• Approval of November 15, 2022 meeting minutes

The Planning Commission approved the consent calendar, which included previous minutes and a development status report. Staff provided a spotlight on upcoming 2023 projects. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Consent Calendar (Previous Minutes, City Council Follow Up, Development Status Report, and In The News)

City Council

The Signal Hill City Council held a special meeting on December 19, 2022. The agenda included a closed session regarding the appointment of a Chief of Police.

• Closed session regarding public employee appointment for Chief of Police

The City Council convened a special meeting and entered a closed session regarding the appointment of the Chief of Police. The Interim City Manager reported that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.

• No reportable action taken regarding Chief of Police appointment
• Adjourned meeting to the January 10, 2023 regular meeting (5-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee will discuss several strategic plans, including a communication plan for City Council and the development of working groups. Members will also discuss planning for a speaker series and cultural festival. Additionally, the committee will review the Signal Hill Police Department's policy and procedure manual.

• Review of Signal Hill Police Department Policy and Procedure Manual
• Planning for a speaker series and cultural festival
• Development of a communication plan for City Council
• Creation of new working groups
• Approval of November 9, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The Signal Hill City Council will certify the November 2022 election results and swear in newly elected officials. The Council also plans to review an employment agreement for Carlo Tomaino as the new City Manager. Additionally, the agenda includes updates to building construction regulations and several service contracts.

• Approval of employment agreement for new City Manager Carlo Tomaino
• Introduction of ordinance amendment to adopt 2022 California Building Standards Code
• Design services contract with M&N for fuel station canopy replacement up to $58,863
• Broadband internet contract for the library via CTC Technology and Energy up to $70,000
• Certification of November 8, 2022, general municipal election results

City Council as Successor Agency

The City Council, acting as Successor Agency, will consider adopting the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for fiscal year 2023-2024. This schedule covers obligations from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Following adoption, the schedule is transmitted to the Los Angeles County 4th Supervisorial District Consolidated Oversight Board for review.

• Adoption of Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) FY 23-24AB

The City Council as Successor Agency adopted Resolution No. 2022-12-59. This action approves the Recognized Obligation Payment Schedule (ROPS) for the period of July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, for transmission to the Los Angeles County 4th Supervisorial District Consolidated Oversight Board.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-12-59 to approve ROPS FY 23-24AB (4-0, 1 abstention)

Civil Service Commission

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission is meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the November 2, 2022, meeting and certifying an eligibility list for a Maintenance Worker position.

• Certification of Eligibility List - Maintenance Worker
• Approval of November 2, 2022, meeting minutes

The Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the certification of the eligibility list for Maintenance Worker and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved certification of eligibility list for Maintenance Worker (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will consider nominations for the November 2022 Pet of the Month. The body will also consider a request to cancel its December 21, 2022, regular meeting to participate in a holiday outreach program with the Signal Hill Community Foundation.

• Pet of the Month nominations for November 2022
• Request to cancel the December 21, 2022, regular meeting
• Director's report on park projects and programs
• Approval of October 19, 2022, meeting minutes

The Commission voted to cancel its regular meeting scheduled for December 21, 2022. Members also selected two pets for the Pet of the Month and approved the consent calendar.

• Selected Dax and Olga Santo Domingo Yolanda as Pet of the Month (4-0)
• Cancelled the December 21, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)
• Received and filed the Director's Report (5-0)
• Approved the Consent Calendar (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session regarding the appointment of a City Manager. The Council will also consider continuing the local COVID-19 emergency proclamation and allowing virtual meetings under AB 361.

• Closed session for City Manager appointment
• Continuance of local COVID-19 emergency proclamation
• Findings to allow virtual meetings via AB 361 teleconferencing rules

The City Council approved the continuance of the local emergency proclamation regarding COVID-19 and related AB 361 findings. No reportable action was taken during the closed session regarding the City Manager appointment.

• Approved continuance of local emergency proclamation for COVID-19 (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding new wall signs and a pylon sign for the Gateway Center North at 3177 California Avenue. The meeting also includes a presentation on 2023 legislation and a draft ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Additionally, the commission will review routine development reports.

• Public hearing for new wall signs and a pylon sign at 3177 California Avenue
• Presentation on 2023 ADU legislation and draft ordinance
• Review of the monthly Development Status Report

The Planning Commission approved a request to amend the comprehensive sign program for Gateway Center North. This allows for new wall signs for a self-storage facility and a new freeway-oriented freestanding pylon sign at 3177 California Avenue.

• Adopted Resolution No. 869-11-15 to allow new wall and pylon signs at 3177 California Avenue (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (4-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The committee will discuss a communication plan for reporting progress to City Council and the development of a speaker series and cultural festival. Members will also review the Police Department’s plan regarding license plate readers and usage protocols. Additionally, the committee will consider rescheduling its December 14, 2022 meeting.

• Review of Police Department's plan for license plate readers
• Planning for a speaker series and cultural festival
• Development of a communication plan for City Council
• Rescheduling of the December 14, 2022 meeting

City Council

The Signal Hill City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a public employee appointment. The council will enter closed session regarding the appointment of a City Manager.

• Closed session regarding the appointment of a City Manager

The City Council convened a special meeting and entered a closed session regarding the appointment of a City Manager. The City Attorney reported that no reportable action was taken during the closed session.

• No reportable action taken regarding City Manager appointment

City Council

The City Council is considering a zoning amendment to expand university programs and establish a private high school at 1600 E. Hill Street. The agenda also includes updating part-time salary ranges for minimum wage compliance and reappointing a member to the Vector Control District Board. Additionally, the council will address the continuation of local COVID-19 emergency protocols.

• Ordinance No. 2022-09-1541: Rezoning 3.75 acres at 1600 E. Hill Street for AUHS/AURA
• Resolution to update part-time salary ranges for minimum wage compliance
• Reappointment of Robert Copeland to the Vector Control District Board
• Proclamation for retiring Deputy City Manager Scott Charney

The City Council approved a specific plan to expand university programs and establish a private high school at 1600 E. Hill Street. The council also reappointed Council Member Copeland to the Vector Control District Board and approved a part-time salary schedule amendment.

• Approved Ordinance No. 2022-09-1541 for AUHS/AURA specific plan at 1600 E. Hill Street (5-0)
• Reappointed Council Member Copeland to the Greater Los Angeles County Vector Control District Board for four years (5-0)
• Approved resolution amending the hourly, part-time salary schedule (5-0)
• Continued the proclamation of local emergency in response to COVID-19 (5-0)
• Approved Contract Amendment Register and Warrant Register dated November 8, 2022 (5-0)
• Directed staff to return with a resolution for 2023 commemorative flags at a future meeting (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission will meet to review routine administrative items. The agenda includes certifying eligibility lists for an assistant planner, associate planner, and police recruits. The commission will also approve meeting minutes from October 5, 2022.

• Certification of Eligibility List - Assistant Planner
• Certification of Eligibility List - Associate Planner
• Certification of Eligibility List - Police Recruit
• Certification of Eligibility List - Police Recruit, Academy Enrolled
• Approval of October 5, 2022 meeting minutes

The Commission approved the consent calendar, which included the certification of eligibility lists for several city positions. The meeting also included a discussion regarding name badges for Commissioners.

• Certified eligibility list for Assistant Planner (5-0)
• Certified eligibility list for Associate Planner (5-0)
• Certified eligibility list for Police Recruit (5-0)
• Certified eligibility list for Police Recruit, Academy Enrolled (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)

City Council

The City Council held a special meeting to present the inaugural State of the City. The presentation covered community service efforts, major project updates, the business climate, and the financial outlook. No substantive legislative decisions were recorded.

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Committee will discuss developing a plan for a speaker series and a cultural festival. Members will also discuss strategies for reporting progress to the City Council. Additionally, the committee will review requests regarding Police Department reports.

• Speaker series and cultural festival planning
• Communication plan for City Council reporting
• Police Department report updates
• Approval of October 5, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several contracts for communications equipment, park improvements, and street maintenance. The agenda also includes budget amendments to reclassify two police positions and the acceptance of state traffic safety grants.

• $3,814,088 agreement with Motorola Solutions for police and public works communications equipment
• $403,028.14 contract with GameTime for the Discovery Well Park Improvement Project
• $122,470 contract with American Asphalt South, Inc. for the Slurry Seal Program
• Budget amendments to reclassify two Police Recruit positions to Police Officer positions
• $179,760 annual agreement with Infinity Technologies for managed IT services

The City Council approved several public works and service contracts, including a major agreement for police communications equipment. The council also amended the budget to fund 35 sworn police positions and authorized IT and park improvement projects.

• Approved $3,814,088 six-year contract with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for police communications (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-10-6711 and 2022-10-6712 to fund 35 sworn police positions (5-0)
• Approved $179,760 annual IT services agreement with Infinity Technologies (5-0)
• Approved $134,717 total budget for FY 2022-23 Slurry Seal Program with American Asphalt South, Inc. (5-0)
• Approved $403,028.14 contract with GameTime for Discovery Well Park improvements (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including OTS grants and meeting minutes (5-0)
• Decided to place homelessness options and resources on a future agenda (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss assigning specific parks to commissioners to provide regular feedback on Signal Hill's outdoor spaces. The meeting also includes an oath of office for new Commissioner Katherine Kim and presentations regarding youth programs.

• Oath of office for newly appointed Commissioner Katherine Kim
• Assignment of specific parks to commissioners for regular feedback
• Presentation on Community Services Department youth programs
• Presentation regarding the Gems on the Hill Show

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved park assignments for each commissioner, received and filed reports on a gem show and youth programs, and discussed homelessness in parks. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Approved park assignments for each commissioner (5-0)
• Received and filed Pet of the Month nominations (5-0)
• Received and filed Director's Report on city council actions and park projects (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including review of revolving objectives and meeting minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the demolition of an existing single-family home and garage at 2750 E. 20th Street. The proposal seeks to construct three detached condominium units with attached garages and off-street parking. The meeting also includes a presentation celebrating National Community Planning Month.

• Public hearing for condominium subdivision at 20th Street
• Demolition of an existing one-story single-family dwelling and garage
• Construction of three detached condominium units with attached garages
• Presentation celebrating National Community Planning Month

The Commission adopted resolutions for a three-unit condominium subdivision at 2750 E. 20th Street, including a mitigated negative declaration. One commissioner recused herself due to geographic proximity. The item was approved unanimously (4-0).

• Adopted Resolutions 866-10-18, 867-10-18, and 868-10-18 for site plan and design review 19-02 (4-0)
• Approved mitigated negative declaration for the condominium project
• Approved consent calendar including previous minutes, city council follow-up, development status report, and in the news items

City Council

The City Council will review the final report on the Police Department organizational assessment and consider a contract for a sidewalk repair project. The Council will also appoint a new Parks and Recreation Commissioner. Additionally, staff will provide updates regarding the upcoming November 8 municipal election.

• Contract with Ruiz Concrete and Paving Inc. for Sidewalk Repair Project up to $80,000
• Final report of the Police Department organizational assessment
• Appointment of a Parks and Recreation Commissioner through May 31, 2023
• Resolution authorizing ALPR data sharing agreements for law enforcement
• Final acceptance of the 2022 Slurry Seal Program

The council voted unanimously (4-0, with one absent) to receive and file a police department organizational assessment, direct staff to prepare a budget adjustment and open a police chief recruitment. It also approved a $60,783 sidewalk repair contract with Ruiz Concrete and Paving Inc., plus a $19,217 contingency. Consent calendar items included an ALPR data-sharing resolution and acceptance of the 2022 slurry seal program. Two regular meetings in November and December 2022 were cancelled.

• Received and filed police department organizational assessment, directed budget adjustment and police chief recruitment (4-0)
• Approved $60,783 sidewalk repair contract with Ruiz Concrete and Paving Inc., plus $19,217 contingency (4-0)
• Cancelled regular meetings of November 22 and December 27, 2022 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-10-6709 authorizing ALPR data-sharing agreements (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-10-6710 accepting 2022 slurry seal program (4-0)
• Appointed Katherine Kim to Parks and Recreation Commission through May 31, 2023 (5-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The committee will discuss developing strategies for a speaker series and a cultural festival. Members will also consider rescheduling or canceling the November 23 and December 28, 2022 meetings.

• Development of a speaker series plan
• Development of a cultural festival plan
• Rescheduling or canceling November 23 and December 28, 2022 meetings
• Approval of September 28, 2022 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission will review completed recruitments for several roles. The commission is scheduled to certify eligibility lists for Dispatcher/Jailer, Police Recruit, and Senior Recreation Specialist. Additionally, the commission will approve minutes from the July 6, 2022 meeting.

• Certification of Eligibility List - Dispatcher/Jailer
• Certification of Eligibility List - Police Recruit
• Certification of Eligibility List - Senior Recreation Specialist
• Approval of July 6, 2022, meeting minutes

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission approved a consent calendar that certified eligibility lists for Dispatcher/Jailer, Police Recruit, and Senior Recreation Specialist positions, and approved the meeting minutes. No public business or other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar including certification of eligibility lists for Dispatcher/Jailer, Police Recruit, and Senior Recreation Specialist (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (4-0)

Sustainable City Committee

The Sustainable City Committee is reviewing several local environmental initiatives. Members will consider options for an ordinance to prohibit polystyrene packaging and discuss the feasibility of a farmers' market. The meeting also includes updates on water conservation and organic waste reduction.

• Discussion on ordinance prohibiting polystyrene packaging
• Feasibility of a farmers' market budget and location
• Update on the Street Tree Master Plan from SWA Group, Inc.
• Report on SB 1383 organic waste reduction adoption
• Bulky Item Pick-Up scheduled for November 7–11, 2022

The Sustainable City Committee received and filed reports on the Street Tree Master Plan, SB 1383 organic waste reduction, and other sustainability items. The committee selected four meeting dates for 2023 and discussed further study of state law AB 1276 and an educational campaign on polystyrene packaging. No binding ordinances or contracts were approved.

• Received and filed Street Tree Master Plan update
• Received and filed report on SB 1383 organic waste reduction
• Selected 2023 meeting dates: Feb 7, May 2, Aug 3, Oct 3
• Moved to further study State Law AB 1276 on polystyrene
• Moved to explore an educational campaign on polystyrene
• Moved to seek additional research on a farmers' market
• Approved consent calendar including previous minutes and news
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on Feb 7, 2023

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee will discuss developing strategies for a speaker series and a cultural festival. The committee will also consider rescheduling or canceling the October 12, 2022, meeting.

• Development of a speaker series plan
• Development of a cultural festival plan
• Rescheduling or cancellation of the October 12, 2022, meeting
• Approval of September 14, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update to comply with state housing laws. The council will also consider a new contract for remote video streaming services up to $111,900. Additionally, staff will present reports on city investments and recent disbursements.

• Adoption of the 2021-2029 General Plan 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
• Contract with Swagit Productions, LLC for video streaming up to $111,900
• Review of three change orders in the Contract Amendment Register
• Future discussion regarding a status report from the Diversity Coalition Committee

The City Council voted 4-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2022-09-6708, approving General Plan Amendment 22-01 to adopt the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, and authorized the Community Development Director to transmit it to the State Department of Housing and Community Development. The council also approved a one-year contract with Swagit Productions, LLC for video hardware and streaming services at a not-to-exceed amount of $111,900, with an optional one-year extension. Additionally, the council directed the Interim City Manager to bring a follow-up report on the Diversity Coalition Committee's permanent status and mission to a future meeting.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-09-6708 approving the 2021-2029 6th Cycle Housing Element Update and authorized its transmittal to the state (4-0).
• Authorized a one-year agreement with Swagit Productions, LLC for video hardware and streaming services, not to exceed $111,900, with a one-year extension option (4-0).
• Directed the Interim City Manager to bring a follow-up report on the Diversity Coalition Committee's permanent status and ongoing mission to a future council meeting (4-0).
• Approved the Consent Calendar, including contract amendments, investment reports, warrant registers, and meeting minutes (4-0).

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss updated guidelines for the Pet of the Month program and consider August 2022 nominations. Additionally, the Signal Hill Police Department will present an overview of park patrols and staff will provide updates on commission objectives.

• Update to Pet of the Month program guidelines
• Presentation on park patrol procedures by Signal Hill Police Department
• 2022 Summer Reading Program presentation
• Review of Commission Revolving Objectives
• Approval of August 17, 2022 meeting minutes

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to adopt updated Pet of the Month guidelines with a disclaimer that the winner is a subjective decision, and selected Fifi as the September Pet of the Month. The commission also approved updated Revolving Objectives and received updates on City Council actions and park projects. No major policy or spending decisions were made.

• Adopted Pet of the Month guidelines with disclaimer (4-0)
• Selected Fifi as September Pet of the Month (4-0)
• Approved updated Revolving Objectives (4-0)
• Received and filed updates on City Council actions and park projects (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes via consent calendar (4-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will continue a public hearing regarding a condominium subdivision project at 2750 E. 20th Street. The proposal involves demolishing an existing single-family home and garage to construct three detached units with attached garages. Staff recommends continuing the hearing to a date uncertain to resolve outstanding zoning items.

• Condominium subdivision proposal for 2750 E. 20th Street
• Demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and garage
• 6th Cycle Housing Element Update status report

The Planning Commission continued the public hearing for a site plan and design review to construct three condominium units at 2750 E. 20th Street to an uncertain date. The item was continued due to Commissioner Richárd's recusal and public questions about the shared driveway and drainage. The commission also approved the consent calendar and received updates on the Housing Element, a property at 2100 Ohio Ave., and the Tesla dealership opening.

• Continued public hearing for Site Plan and Design Review 19-02 (2750 E. 20th Street) to an uncertain date (4-0 vote, Commissioner Richárd recused)
• Approved the consent calendar including previous minutes, city council follow-up, development status report, and news items (4-0 vote)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee is meeting to discuss strategies for developing a speaker series and a cultural festival. The committee also intends to approve the minutes from the August 24, 2022, meeting.

• Plan for a speaker series
• Plan for a cultural festival
• Approval of August 24, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider a zoning amendment to establish the AUHS/AURA Specific Plan, which includes a private high school and medical clinics. The council will also review contracts for roadway safety planning and citywide landscaping maintenance.

• Zoning ordinance amendment for AUHS/AURA specific plan at 1600 E. Hill Street
• $54,781 contract with Minagar & Associates, Inc. for roadway safety planning
• Citywide landscaping maintenance agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc.
• Process to fill a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission
• Continuance of the local COVID-19 emergency proclamation

The City Council unanimously adopted a negative declaration and zoning ordinance amendment to establish the AUHS/AURA Specific Plan, allowing expansion of university programs and a private high school at 1600 E. Hill Street. The council also approved a $54,781 contract for a Local Roadway Safety Plan, a citywide landscaping maintenance agreement with Mariposa Landscapes, and directed staff to fill a Parks and Recreation Commissioner vacancy. All votes were 5-0.

• Adopted Negative Declaration and introduced Ordinance No. 2022-09-1541 approving AUHS/AURA Specific Plan at 1600 E. Hill Street (5-0)
• Authorized $54,781 contract with Minagar & Associates for Local Roadway Safety Plan development (5-0)
• Approved Maintenance Services Agreement with Mariposa Landscapes for citywide landscaping, plus budget adjustment resolution (5-0)
• Directed staff to appoint one Parks and Recreation Commissioner from recent candidate list for unexpired term through May 31, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including COVID-19 emergency continuance, warrant register, and meeting minutes (5-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The committee will receive an update from the Signal Hill Police Department regarding community outreach initiatives and a community reporting plan. Members will also discuss implementation strategies for approved budget items and the development of a speaker series.

• Police department update on community outreach and reporting plans
• Implementation strategy for approved budget items
• Development of a plan for a speaker series
• Approval of August 11, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review the completion of the Heritage Point Park Project and approve related budget adjustments. The council will also consider a change order for the Spring Street Bicycle Lane Gap Closure Project due to increased material costs. Additionally, staff will present the 2022 Citywide Pavement Management Program report.

• Final acceptance and budget adjustments for Heritage Point Park Project
• Change Order No. 3 for Spring Street Bicycle Lane Gap Closure Project
• Review of the 2022 Citywide Pavement Management Program report
• Fee waiver request for Friends of Signal Hill Library book sale
• Continuance of local COVID-19 emergency proclamation

The Signal Hill City Council adopted resolutions accepting the completed Heritage Point Park project and approving related budget adjustments for fiscal year 2022-23. The council also approved a change order for the Spring Street Bicycle Lane Gap Closure Project and received a pavement management program report. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-08-6704 accepting Heritage Point Park project as complete (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-08-6705 amending budget and authorizing appropriations for FY 2022-23 (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Spring Street Bicycle Lane Gap Closure Project with Sequel Contractors, Inc. (3-0)
• Received and filed 2022 Citywide Pavement Management Program report; directed staff to consider recommendations and pursue grant funding (3-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including fee waiver for library book sale, contract amendment, COVID-19 emergency proclamation continuance, investment schedule, warrant register, and meeting minutes (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will review a fee waiver request from the Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society for use of the Zinnia Courtyard. The meeting also includes an overview of the 2022 Summer Concerts in the Park series.

• Fee waiver request from Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society for Signal Hill Public Library Zinnia Courtyard
• Overview of the 2022 Summer Concerts in the Park series
• Recognition of Commissioner Nancy Lauer upon her resignation
• Selection of July 2022 Pet of the Month

The Commission approved a fee waiver request for a nonprofit organization and unanimously voted to accept the July updates on park projects and programs. They also selected Patriot as the July Pet of the Month. Commissioner Nancy Lauer was recognized with a certificate of appreciation for her service as she resigns due to relocation.

• Approved nonprofit organization fee waiver request (unanimous)
• Unanimously voted Patriot as July Pet of the Month
• Received and filed July 2022 updates on City Council actions, park projects, and programs (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including review of Commission Revolving Objectives and minutes (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for the American University of Health Sciences and American University Research Academy. The proposal includes establishing a private high school, medical clinics, and a school of medicine at 1600 E. Hill Street.

• Zoning Ordinance Amendment 22-05 for 1600 E. Hill Street
• Establishment of a private high school
• Proposed outpatient pediatric and pharmacy clinics
• Creation of the AUHS School of Medicine

The Planning Commission voted 5-0 to recommend City Council approval of a zoning ordinance amendment establishing the AUHS/AURA Specific Plan at 1600 E. Hill Street, contingent on adoption of a Negative Declaration. The plan would expand university education programs and establish a private high school on the 3.75-acre site, changing its zoning from Commercial Office to SP-25. Public comment raised concerns about speeding, graffiti, and parking enforcement.

• Recommended City Council adoption of Negative Declaration 07/25/22(1) for AUHS/AURA Specific Plan (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment 22-05 to add Chapter 20.25 (SP-25) and rezone 1600 E. Hill Street from CO to SP-25 (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including previous minutes, City Council follow-up, development status report, and In the News (5-0)
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on September 20, 2022 (5-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Committee will select a minimum of five candidates to fill vacant seats. Members will also review approved budget items and discuss implementation plans for projects.

• Selection of at least five new Committee members
• Review of approved decision package requests
• Approval of July 28, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a permit for a microbrewery and tasting room at 2698 St. Louis Avenue. The council will also consider a contract for grant writing services and discuss property negotiations in closed session.

• Public hearing for microbrewery at 2698 St. Louis Avenue
• $50,000 contract for grant writing services with Land CM Corp
• Property negotiations for Gardena Avenue properties
• Closed session appointments for City Manager and Chief of Police

The City Council unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Three Chiefs Brewing to operate a microbrewery with a tasting room at 2698 St. Louis Avenue. The council also authorized a $50,000 grant-writing contract with Land CM Corp and approved the consent calendar, which included a contract amendment, COVID-19 emergency continuance, warrant register, and meeting minutes. No public comment was made on the microbrewery item.

• Approved Conditional Use Permit 22-01 for microbrewery with tasting room at 2698 St. Louis Avenue (5-0)
• Authorized $50,000 grant-writing services agreement with Land CM Corp (5-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including contract amendment, COVID-19 emergency continuance, warrant register, and meeting minutes (5-0)

Sustainable City Committee

The Sustainable City Committee will review several environmental updates and local initiatives. Topics include electric vehicle battery reuse technology, the Street Tree Master Plan, and organic waste reduction. The committee will also discuss water conservation efforts during a period of severe drought.

• Presentation on electric vehicle battery reuse by ReJoule, Inc.
• Update on the Street Tree Master Plan from SWA Group, Inc.
• Discussion regarding AB 1276 single-use food ware and condiment restrictions
• Update on SB 1383 organic waste reduction ordinance adoption
• Review of water conservation efforts during D2 Severe Drought status

The Signal Hill Sustainable City Committee met on August 1, 2022, and took several actions. The committee voted to nominate ReJoule, Inc., a local business, for a Sustainability Award. It also received and filed reports on the Street Tree Master Plan, AB 1276 restrictions on single-use food ware, subcommittee updates, and a presentation from ReJoule. The consent calendar, including previous minutes and news items, was approved.

• Nominated ReJoule, Inc. for a Sustainability Award
• Received and filed ReJoule, Inc. presentation
• Received and filed Street Tree Master Plan update
• Received and filed AB 1276 single-use food ware report
• Received and filed subcommittee status reports
• Approved consent calendar (previous minutes, in the news)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee will conduct interviews with eight candidates to fill five vacant committee seats. The Deputy City Clerk will also present information regarding the upcoming General Municipal Election and voting options. Additionally, the committee will consider approving minutes from the July 14, 2022 meeting.

• Interviews of eight candidates for five committee vacancies
• Presentation on the upcoming General Municipal Election and voting options
• Approval of July 14, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The Signal Hill City Council appointed Joseph M. Hoefgen as Interim City Manager and adopted resolutions setting the City Manager's salary and city-wide pay schedule. The council also approved four zoning ordinance amendments, authorized an RFP for IT services, and accepted a completed public works project. All votes were unanimous (4-0) with Mayor Keir Jones absent.

• Appointed Joseph M. Hoefgen as Interim City Manager (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-07-6697 setting City Manager salary (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-07-6698 adopting city-wide pay schedule (4-0)
• Authorized issuance of RFP for comprehensive managed IT services (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-07-6700 accepting 1905/1907 21st Street and restroom removal project (4-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including four zoning ordinance amendments (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will conduct its annual reorganization for Chair and Vice Chair. The body will also select a representative for the Signal Hill Community Foundation Board. Additionally, staff will present a conceptual playground design for the Discovery Well Park Improvements Project.

• Annual reorganization of Commission Chair and Vice Chair
• Appointment of a Commissioner to the Signal Hill Community Foundation Board
• Presentation of conceptual playground design for Discovery Well Park
• Selection of Pet of the Month nominees for May and June 2022
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 20 and June 22, 2022

The Signal Hill Parks and Recreation Commission held a regular meeting on July 20, 2022, and made several decisions. It reorganized by electing Tim Anhorn as Chair and Dutch Hughes as Vice Chair, and selected Dutch Hughes and Andrew Zacharias as representatives to the Signal Hill Community Foundation Board. The commission also voted to prioritize playground upgrades at Discovery Well Park by moving the Butterfly Climbing Net and Beat Club Musical Component to the bottom of the list, and selected pets of the month for May and June. All votes were unanimous with no abstentions.

• Elected Tim Anhorn as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Dutch Hughes as Vice Chair (3-2)
• Selected Dutch Hughes as representative to Signal Hill Community Foundation Board (5-0)
• Selected Andrew Zacharias as representative to Signal Hill Community Foundation Board (5-0)
• Moved Butterfly Climbing Net and Beat Club Musical Component to bottom of playground upgrade list (5-0)
• Selected Appa and Fang as Pet of the Month for May, and Luci and Lucas for June (5-0)
• Received and filed updates for April, May, and June 2022 (5-0 each)
• Approved consent calendar (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for an alcoholic beverage manufacturing establishment at 2698 St. Louis Avenue. The proposal includes a microbrewery with a tasting room. The Commission is asked to recommend City Council approval of the permit.

• Public hearing for Conditional Use Permit 22-01 (microbrewery and tasting room) at 2698 St. Louis Avenue
• Approval of June 21, 2022, meeting minutes
• Review of the monthly Development Status Report

The Signal Hill Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend City Council approval of Conditional Use Permit 22-01, allowing an alcoholic beverage manufacturing establishment (microbrewery) with a tasting room at 2698 St. Louis Avenue in the Commercial Industrial (CI) zoning district. The commission also approved the consent calendar, which included previous minutes, city council follow-up, development status report, and in-the-news items. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended City Council approval of CUP 22-01 for microbrewery with tasting room at 2698 St. Louis Avenue (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including previous minutes, city council follow-up, development status report, and in-the-news items

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee is meeting to discuss programming for a diversity showcase at Concerts in the Park. Members will also address new member recruitment and the July 19, 2022, Diversity Breakfast.

• Update on Diversity Showcase at Concerts in the Park
• Recruitment of new Committee Members
• Preparation for the July 19, 2022, Diversity Breakfast
• Development of a committee strategy for the remainder of 2022
• Approval of June 8 and June 22, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update to accommodate 517 new housing units. This includes a public hearing on several zoning ordinance amendments and a General Plan Amendment. The council will also consider adopting Level II water conservation measures.

• Public hearing for 6th Cycle Housing Element zoning ordinances and General Plan Amendment
• Rezoning of sites near Orange Avenue and Gundry Avenue to Very High Density Residential
• Adoption of Level II Water Conservation Measures
• Closed session regarding the appointment of an Interim City Manager
• Presentation on COVID-19 microbusiness recovery grant recipients

The Signal Hill City Council adopted resolutions and introduced ordinances to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element, including rezoning several sites for very high density residential and town center uses, and adopting a new Heritage Square specific plan. The council also declared Level II water conservation measures, approved the FY 2022-23 commodity list, and approved the consent calendar. All votes were 3-0 with two members absent.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-07-6694 certifying the Housing Element EIR and adopting mitigation monitoring (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-07-6695 approving General Plan Amendment 22-02, rezoning sites to very high density residential and town center (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-07-1537 adding Heritage Square Central Business District Specific Plan (SP-23) (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-07-1538 adding Town Center Northwest Specific Plan (SP-24) (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-07-1539 adding areas to Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan (SP-7) (3-0)
• Introduced Ordinance 2022-07-1540 modifying official plan lines map (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-07-6696 declaring Level II water conservation measures (3-0)
• Approved FY 2022-23 commodity list exempt from purchasing guidelines (3-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission will meet on July 6, 2022, to review several personnel matters. The commission is scheduled to certify eligibility lists for dispatcher/jailer and police recruit positions. They will also consider approving the minutes from the June 1, 2022, meeting.

• Certification of Eligibility List - Dispatcher/Jailer
• Certification of Eligibility List - Police Recruit
• Certification of Eligibility List - Police Recruit, Academy Enrolled
• Approval of June 1, 2022 meeting minutes

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission met on July 6, 2022, and approved the consent calendar, which included certification of eligibility lists for dispatcher/jailer and police recruit positions, and approval of meeting minutes. No public business was heard, and no other substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on August 3, 2022.

• Approved consent calendar including eligibility list certifications for dispatcher/jailer and police recruit (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes as part of consent calendar (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider adopting the annual operating and capital budget for fiscal year 2022-23. The meeting includes public hearings regarding a military equipment use policy and single-use foodware regulations. Additionally, the council will review several service agreements and investment policies.

• Adoption of the FY 2022-23 annual operating and capital budget
• Ordinance for a police department military equipment use policy
• Animal control services agreement with Long Beach up to $122,422
• Contracts for children's health services totaling $20,000
• Transportation contract for Dial-A-Taxi services up to $44,000

City Council as Successor Agency

The City Council as Successor Agency will consider resolutions to adopt investment policies for public funds. This includes adding two new investment options to diversify the portfolio and adopting a companion policy for Successor Agency funds.

• Adoption of Investment Policy for public funds
• Addition of two new investment options
• Adoption of a companion policy for Successor Agency funds
• Approval of June 14, 2022 meeting minutes

The Signal Hill City Council as Successor Agency unanimously adopted two resolutions approving investment policies for public funds, one for the City Council and one for the Successor Agency. The meeting also approved the consent calendar and adjourned in memory of longtime resident Bob Long.

• Adopted City Council Resolution No. 2022-06-6688 (investment policy) (5-0)
• Adopted Successor Agency Resolution No. 2022-06-58 (investment policy) (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned in memory of Bob Long (5-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Committee will discuss programming for the Diversity Showcase and plans for the event's booth at Concerts in the Park. Members will also address committee recruitment and select speakers for a Diversity Breakfast scheduled for July 19, 2022.

• Diversity Showcase programming update
• Concerts in the Park booth plan
• Committee member recruitment through July 14, 2022
• Speaker selection for July 19, 2022 Diversity Breakfast
• Approval of June 8, 2022 meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will administer the oath of office to Commissioner Andrew Zacharias. The commission will also consider a fee waiver request from the Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society for use of library facilities. Additionally, members will discuss adjusting the July 20 meeting start time.

• Oath of office for Commissioner Andrew Zacharias
• Fee waiver request from Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society for library facility use
• Proposed change to the July 20, 2022, meeting start time

The Signal Hill Parks and Recreation Commission approved a fee waiver request for a nonprofit organization, with all three present members voting in favor. The commission also approved holding its July meeting as scheduled. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved nonprofit organization fee waiver (3-0)
• Approved July meeting schedule (3-0)

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a workshop regarding educational expansions at 1600 E. Hill Street, including a new private high school and medical clinics. Additionally, a public hearing is scheduled to review the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update, which proposes rezoning sites to accommodate 517 new housing units.

• Proposed expansion of American University of Health Sciences at 1600 E. Hill Street
• Establishment of a private high school and medical clinics
• Rezoning for the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update to accommodate 517 units
• General Plan Amendment 22-02 reclassifying industrial sites to residential
• Creation of Heritage Square and Town Center Northwest Specific Plans

The Signal Hill Planning Commission unanimously recommended City Council approval of the 6th Cycle Housing Element update, including certification of the Environmental Impact Report and adoption of related General Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments. The commission also held a public workshop on a proposed specific plan for the American University of Health Sciences and directed staff to proceed to a public hearing. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended City Council adopt CEQA findings and certify 2021-2029 Housing Element EIR (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve GPA 22-01 to adopt 6th Cycle Housing Element update (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve GPA 22-02 to rezone sites for very high density residential and town center (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve ZOA 22-01 to add Heritage Square Central Business District Specific Plan (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve ZOA 22-02 to add Town Center Northwest Specific Plan (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve ZOA 22-03 to expand Special Purpose Housing Specific Plan (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve ZOA 22-04 to remove traffic study area designation (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including previous minutes and development status report (5-0)

City Council

This special meeting of the Signal Hill City Council includes a closed session for a public employee performance evaluation regarding the City Manager. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items.

• Performance evaluation of the City Manager

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review a conceptual design for the Discovery Well Park playground, which currently exceeds the project budget and requires prioritization of upgrades. Members will also conduct an annual reorganization of the Chair and Vice Chair positions. Additionally, the Commission will consider a fee waiver request from the Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society.

• Prioritizing Discovery Well Park playground upgrades
• Annual reorganization of Chair and Vice Chair
• Fee waiver request for Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society
• Oath of office for Commissioner Andrew Zacharias

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed assessment increases for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1. The council will also consider an ordinance to update municipal election code and resolutions for the November 2022 general election. Additionally, staff will present updates on COVID-19 microbusiness grants and community health updates.

• Public hearing on assessment increases for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1
• Ordinance to amend municipal election code for consistency with City Charter
• Resolutions regarding the November 8, 2022, General Municipal Election
• Presentation on COVID-19 Microbusiness Recovery Grant recipients
• Continuance of the local COVID-19 emergency proclamation

The City Council adopted resolutions to increase and levy assessments for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1, after a public hearing and ballot count showed no majority protest. The council also introduced an ordinance amending the municipal election code, adopted resolutions for the November 8, 2022 general municipal election, and approved the consent calendar. Council Member Woods was absent; Council Member Wilson recused himself from the LLMD vote due to a conflict of interest.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-06-6679 and 2022-06-6680 approving increased LLMD No. 1 assessments (3-0, Wilson abstained, Woods absent)
• Introduced Ordinance No. 2022-06-1534 amending Municipal Election chapter (4-0, Woods absent)
• Adopted Resolutions No. 2022-06-6681, 6682, 6683 calling and consolidating Nov 8, 2022 general municipal election (4-0, Woods absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-06-6684 rescinding tie-vote runoff policy, ties broken by lot (3-1, Hansen no, Woods absent)
• Approved Consent Calendar including contract and warrant registers, COVID-19 emergency continuance, and meeting minutes (4-0, Woods absent)

City Council as Successor Agency

This meeting of the Signal Hill City Council as Successor Agency consists of procedural items and the approval of May 24, 2022, meeting minutes. No other specific new business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of May 24, 2022, meeting minutes

The Signal Hill City Council as Successor Agency met on June 14, 2022, and approved the consent calendar, which included the meeting minutes, by a 4-0 vote (Member Woods absent). No new business was conducted. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Joey Magid, a Signal Hill resident.

• Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting in memory of Joey Magid (4-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The committee will provide an update on the May 26, 2022, Budget Workshop. Members will also discuss cultural programming and booth activities for the upcoming Concerts in the Park series. Additionally, the committee will discuss recruiting new members.

• Budget workshop update
• Cultural programming for Concerts in the Park
• Concerts in the Park booth plan
• Recruitment of new committee members
• Approval of May 25, 2022 meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will hold its annual reorganization to select a Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022/23 term. The meeting also includes the certification of eligibility lists for several city positions.

• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair for the 2022/23 term
• Certification of Communications Specialist eligibility list
• Certification of Contracts Manager eligibility list
• Certification of Planning Manager eligibility list
• Certification of Senior Planner eligibility list

City Council

The City Council will conduct a budget study session to review preliminary budgets for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24. The session includes presentations on department program budgets, the Capital Improvement Program, and service fees.

• Review of preliminary budgets for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24
• Department program budget presentations including Police and Public Works
• Discussion of the Capital Improvement Program
• Review of the Schedule of Service Fees and Charges

The City Council held a budget study session to review the preliminary budget for fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24. Council members and residents asked questions about various departments and decision packages, and the Council discussed the budget and provided staff with direction. No formal votes were taken on the budget itself; the only vote was to adjourn to the next regular meeting on June 14, 2022.

• Reviewed preliminary FY 2022-23 and 2023-24 budget
• Discussed decision packages 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, and 9
• Provided staff with direction on budget items
• Adjourned to June 14, 2022 regular meeting (5-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee will review a decision package for the May 26 Budget Workshop. The committee will also discuss cultural programming and booth plans for the Concerts in the Park series. Additionally, members will discuss recruiting new committee members.

• Review of Decision Package and Budget Recommendation for May 26 workshop
• Cultural programming for Concert in the Park series
• Booth plan for Concerts in the Park
• Recruitment of new committee members
• Approval of May 11, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider setting a public hearing for a Military Equipment Use Policy. The council will also review options for regulating smoking in multifamily housing and consider an amendment to the Water Interconnection Agreement with Lakewood.

• Setting a public hearing for a proposed Military Equipment Use Policy
• Reviewing options for regulating smoking in multifamily housing
• Amending water agreement with Lakewood for 15% discounted rate on treated water
• Presentation of COVID-19 microbusiness recovery grant recipients

The City Council voted unanimously to post the proposed Military Equipment Use Policy online for 30 days and set a public hearing for June 28, 2022. It also directed staff to schedule a community workshop on regulating smoking in multifamily housing and authorized the City Manager to execute a water interconnection agreement amendment with Lakewood. The consent calendar was approved, and the meeting adjourned in memory of Mildred Wallerstein and Erik Grove.

• Set public hearing for June 28, 2022 on Military Equipment Use Policy (5-0)
• Directed staff to schedule community workshop on smoking in multifamily housing (5-0)
• Authorized City Manager to execute water interconnection agreement amendment with Lakewood (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including COVID-19 emergency proclamation, investments, warrants, and minutes (5-0)

City Council as Successor Agency

The agenda for this City Council as Successor Agency meeting contains only procedural items and the approval of previous minutes. No new business or specific projects are listed for discussion.

• Approval of May 10, 2022, meeting minutes

The Signal Hill City Council as Successor Agency held a regular meeting on May 24, 2022, with all members present. The only substantive action was approval of the consent calendar, which included the meeting minutes. No public comments were made, and the meeting adjourned in memory of Mildred Wallerstein and Erik Grove.

• Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned in memory of Mildred Wallerstein and Erik Grove (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review a conceptual design for the Discovery Well Park playground and must prioritize specific improvements because costs exceed the project budget. The meeting also includes an oath of office for Commissioner Andrew Zacharias and a fee waiver request from the Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society.

• Prioritizing playground improvements at Discovery Well Park
• Oath of office for Commissioner Andrew Zacharias
• Fee waiver request for Long Beach Mineral and Gem Society
• Selection of April 2022 Pet of the Month

City Council

This special meeting will be conducted via teleconference. The City Council will meet in closed session for a public employee appointment for the Community Services Director.

• Public employee appointment for Community Services Director

The Signal Hill City Council held a special meeting via video/teleconference on May 18, 2022. The only substantive item was a closed session to consider a public employee appointment for the Community Services Director position, but the city manager reported no reportable action was taken. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on May 24, 2022.

• Closed session held for Community Services Director appointment; no reportable action taken
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on May 24, 2022 (4-0, with Wilson absent)

Planning Commission

The Commission will hold a public workshop to consider a conditional use permit for an alcoholic beverage manufacturing establishment at 2698 St. Louis Avenue. Staff will also provide a status report on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update.

• Public workshop for a micro-brewery and tasting room at 2698 St. Louis Avenue
• Building Safety Month presentation by Sr. Building Inspector Kranda
• Status report on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
• Approval of April 19, 2022, meeting minutes

The Signal Hill Planning Commission held a public workshop on a conditional use permit for an alcoholic beverage manufacturing establishment with tasting room at 2698 St. Louis Avenue, but took no final action. Instead, the Commission directed staff to bring the project back at a public hearing. The Commission also approved the consent calendar, which included previous minutes, city council follow-up, development status report, and in-the-news items.

• Directed staff to bring CUP for alcoholic beverage manufacturing at 2698 St. Louis Ave to a public hearing
• Approved consent calendar (4-0, with one absent)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The committee will review a Decision Package for the upcoming May 26 Budget Workshop. Members will also discuss cultural programming and booth activities for the Concerts in the Park series. Subcommittee updates regarding education, facilitation, and continuous improvement are also scheduled.

• Review of Decision Package and Budget Recommendation for May 26 workshop
• Coordination of Diversity Showcase at Concerts in the Park
• Planning for Concerts in the Park booth activities
• Subcommittee updates for Education, Facilitation, and Continuous Improvement
• Approval of April 27, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will review the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Survey results. They will also consider a resolution to transfer OPEB trust administration to Shuster Advisory Group, LLC. This action involves moving funds to Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Alta Trust Company.

• Transfer of OPEB trust administration to Shuster Advisory Group, LLC
• Review of 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Survey results
• Continuance of local emergency proclamation for COVID-19
• Approval of the May 10, 2022 Warrant Register

The Signal Hill City Council adopted Resolution No. 2022-05-6678, authorizing the transfer of OPEB trust administration to Shuster Advisory Group, LLC and moving funds to Charles Schwab Trust Bank and Alta Trust Company. The council also received and filed the 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Survey results and approved the consent calendar, which included continuing the COVID-19 local emergency proclamation. All votes were 4-0 with Council Member Wilson absent.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-05-6678 authorizing OPEB trust transfer to Shuster Advisory Group (4-0)
• Received and filed 2022 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Community Survey results (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including COVID-19 emergency continuance, warrant register, and meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council as Successor Agency

This meeting consists of routine administrative business for the Signal Hill Successor Agency. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the April 26, 2022, meeting. No new business items are listed for discussion.

• Approval of April 26, 2022, meeting minutes

The Signal Hill City Council as Successor Agency held a regular meeting on May 10, 2022, with four members present and one absent. The only substantive action was approval of the consent calendar, which included the meeting minutes, passed unanimously. There was no new business and no public comment. The meeting adjourned in memory of former Parks and Recreation Commissioner Gary Dudley.

• Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting in memory of Gary Dudley (4-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review several eligibility lists for city positions. These include roles for dispatchers, police recruits, and a police sergeant. The commission will also approve the minutes from the April 6, 2022 meeting.

• Certification of eligibility list - Dispatcher/Jailer
• Certification of eligibility list - Police Sergeant (Promotional)
• Certification of eligibility list - Police Recruit
• Certification of eligibility list - Police Recruit - Academy Enrolled
• Approval of April 6, 2022 meeting minutes

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included certification of eligibility lists for Dispatcher/Jailer, Police Sergeant (Promotional), Police Recruit, and Police Recruit (Academy Enrolled), as well as approval of meeting minutes. No public comment or new business was conducted. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on June 1, 2022.

• Approved certification of eligibility list for Dispatcher/Jailer (5-0)
• Approved certification of eligibility list for Police Sergeant (Promotional) (5-0)
• Approved certification of eligibility list for Police Recruit (5-0)
• Approved certification of eligibility list for Police Recruit - Academy Enrolled (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)

Sustainable City Committee

The Sustainable City Committee is reviewing updates on the MS4 Permit and the Safe, Clean Water Program. The committee is also discussing water conservation progress during a D2 Severe Drought and receiving subcommittee status reports.

• Stormwater update regarding the MS4 Permit and Safe, Clean Water Program
• Report on 13% water conservation reduction amid D2 Severe Drought status
• Status updates on single-use plastic/foam policy and Farmer's Market subcommittees
• Discussion on switching Sustainability Award plaques from $75 glass to $30-$199 options
• Update on SB 1383 organic waste reduction ordinance adoption

The Signal Hill Sustainable City Committee received and filed reports on stormwater, subcommittees, organic waste, water conservation, and the Street Tree Master Plan. The committee directed staff to explore sustainable award plaque options from local vendors, and discussed a proposed Styrofoam ban ordinance. No formal votes were taken on substantive items; all reports were received and filed by voice vote.

• Directed staff to focus on local vendors for sustainable award plaques/trophies
• Received and filed stormwater update report (voice vote)
• Received and filed subcommittee status reports (voice vote)
• Received and filed SB 1383 organic waste reduction update (voice vote)
• Received and filed water conservation update (voice vote)
• Received and filed Street Tree Master Plan update (voice vote)
• Received and filed consent calendar (moved by Jaworski, seconded by Perzynski)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee will discuss preparing a Decision Package for the May 26, 2022, Budget Workshop. Members will also plan communications regarding a community survey presentation at the May 10, 2022, City Council Meeting. Additionally, the committee will discuss cultural programming and booth activities for the Concerts in the Park series.

• Decision Package and budget recommendation for the May 26, 2022, Budget Workshop
• Community survey presentation plan for the May 10, 2022, City Council Meeting
• Cultural programming opportunities for Concerts in the Park
• Schedule and activities for the Concerts in the Park booth

City Council

The Signal Hill City Council is reviewing several infrastructure and service contracts. This includes a project for water services and valve replacements and an agreement to update the Street Tree Master Plan. The Council will also conduct interviews for the Parks and Recreation Commission.

• Water Services and Valve Replacements Phase II Project contract with T.E. Roberts, Inc. up to $449,116
• Professional services agreement with SWA Group, Inc. for Street Tree Master Plan update up to $100,000
• Contract with MIG for General Plan Element updates up to $250,000
• Contract with KTGY for development of objective design standards up to $85,000
• Interviews and appointment for the Parks and Recreation Commission

The Signal Hill City Council approved a $494,028 public works contract with T.E. Roberts, Inc. for the Water Services and Valve Replacements Phase II Project, funded by Measure R. They also adopted resolutions to prepare an engineer's report for Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1, set a public hearing for June 14, 2022, and authorized a property maintenance agreement with Signal Hill Petroleum. Additionally, the council appointed Andrew Zacharias to the Parks and Recreation Commission and approved a $100,000 agreement with SWA Group for a Street Tree Master Plan update.

• Approved $494,028 water services and valve replacement contract with T.E. Roberts, Inc. (5-0)
• Adopted Resolutions 2022-04-6676 and 2022-04-6677 for LLMD No. 1 engineer's report (3-0, Wilson recused, Woods absent)
• Set public hearing for June 14, 2022 for LLMD No. 1 assessments
• Authorized property maintenance agreement with Signal Hill Petroleum (3-0)
• Appointed Andrew Zacharias to Parks and Recreation Commission (5-0)
• Approved $100,000 Street Tree Master Plan update with SWA Group (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including contract services, investments, warrants, and minutes (5-0)
• Approved fee waiver for private memorial event at Library Community Room and Zinnia Courtyard (4-0, Copeland absent)

City Council as Successor Agency

This meeting consists of procedural items and a public comment period. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the April 12, 2022, meeting. No new business is listed for discussion.

• Approval of April 12, 2022, meeting minutes

The Signal Hill City Council as Successor Agency held a regular meeting with no public comment and no new business. The only substantive action was the unanimous approval of the consent calendar, which included the meeting minutes. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on May 10, 2022.

• Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review a fee waiver request from the Friends of the Signal Hill Library for using the library learning center on four dates in 2022. The meeting also includes selecting a Pet of the Month and receiving updates on park projects.

• Fee waiver request for Friends of the Signal Hill Library
• March 2022 Pet of the Month selection
• Updates on park projects and programs
• Review of Commission Revolving Objectives
• Approval of March 16, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The commission will hold a public hearing for a site plan and design review of a new residence at 1900 Temple Avenue. Staff will also present an update on expansion plans for the American University of Health Sciences. The meeting includes receiving the 2021 General Plan annual progress report.

• Site plan and design review for a single-family home at 1900 Temple Avenue
• Expansion status report for American University of Health Sciences
• 2021 General Plan Annual Progress Report

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Committee will discuss preparing a Decision Package for the upcoming budget workshop on May 26, 2022. Members will also receive updates regarding cultural programming for Concerts in the Park and the Decision Package process. Subcommittee reports are also scheduled.

• Budget recommendation discussion for the May 2022 workshop
• Diversity showcase coordination at Concerts in the Park update
• Decision Package process update
• Recommendation Working Group report
• Approval of March 23, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider a contract with Mission Paving and Sealing, Inc. for street coating and repairs. The council will also discuss directing the City Attorney to report on cannabis operations in other California cities. Additionally, several ordinances regarding speed limits, fireworks, and petroleum franchises are up for adoption.

• $259,725 contract with Mission Paving and Sealing, Inc. for 2022 Slurry Seal Program
• Ordinance No. 2022-03-1531 regarding speed limit revisions
• Ordinance No. 2022-03-1532 regarding fireworks regulations
• Ordinance No. 2022-03-1533 granting a franchise to Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc.
• Eagle Scout project proposal for the Signal Hill Community Garden

The Signal Hill City Council approved a public works contract with Mission Paving and Sealing, Inc. for the 2022 Slurry Seal Program, with a not-to-exceed amount of $259,725 plus a $70,000 contingency and $30,000 for construction management. The council also approved the Eagle Scout service project at the community garden, directed the City Attorney to report on cities that approved cannabis without a ballot measure, and adopted the consent calendar including ordinances on speed limits, fireworks, and a franchise for Signal Hill Petroleum.

• Approved $259,725 contract with Mission Paving and Sealing for slurry seal, plus $70,000 contingency and $30,000 for construction management (5-0)
• Approved Eagle Scout service project at Signal Hill Community Garden with conditions (4-0-1, Hansen abstained)
• Directed City Attorney to report on cities under Best Best & Krieger that approved cannabis without ballot measure (2-3, failed)
• Adopted consent calendar including ordinances on speed limits, fireworks, and franchise for Signal Hill Petroleum (5-0)

City Council as Successor Agency

This meeting of the Signal Hill City Council as Successor Agency contains only procedural items. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the March 22, 2022, regular meeting.

• Approval of March 22, 2022, meeting minutes

The Signal Hill City Council as Successor Agency held a regular meeting with no public comments. The consent calendar, including approval of meeting minutes, was approved unanimously. Member Woods reported on her attendance at a California Contract Cities Association retreat. The meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on April 26, 2022.

• Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on April 26, 2022 (5-0)

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission is reviewing recruitment results for specific city roles. This includes certifying eligibility lists for an Account Specialist I/II and a Water Maintenance Worker II. The commission will also review the minutes from the March 2, 2022, meeting.

• Certification of Eligibility List - Account Specialist I/II
• Certification of Eligibility List - Water Maintenance Worker II (Promotional)
• Approval of March 2, 2022, meeting minutes

Diversity Coalition Committee

The committee will review community survey results presented by True North Research Inc. and the City Manager. Members will also discuss preparing a budget recommendation for the May 26, 2022, budget workshop. Additionally, the committee will select alternative meeting dates for July and August 2022.

• Review of community survey results
• Discussion on budget recommendation planning for May 26, 2022
• Selection of alternative summer meeting dates
• Subcommittee updates for Education, Facilitation, and Continuous Improvement
• Approval of March 9, 2022, meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council is reviewing proposed changes to street speed limits and fireworks regulations. The meeting also includes a public hearing for a pipeline franchise renewal and approval of projects funded by Measure W.

• Ordinance amending speed limits on several street segments
• Ordinance regarding fireworks regulations and property owner liability
• 15-year pipeline franchise renewal for Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc.
• Project list approval for Safe, Clean Water Program - Measure W
• Seven on-call community development contracts up to $200,000 annually each

City Council as Successor Agency

The Signal Hill City Council as Successor Agency meeting consists of procedural items. The only item on the agenda is the approval of minutes from the March 8, 2022 meeting.

• Approval of March 8, 2022, meeting minutes

The Signal Hill City Council as Successor Agency met on March 22, 2022, but took no substantive actions. The only votes were to approve the consent calendar (which included meeting minutes) and to adjourn in memory of Thary Ung. No new business was discussed.

• Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting in memory of Thary Ung (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will select a Pet of the Month from February 2022 nominations. Staff will also provide updates on city council actions, park projects, and community services programs.

• Selection of February 2022 Pet of the Month
• Updates on park projects and city council actions
• Review of commission revolving objectives
• Approval of February 16, 2022 meeting minutes

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will consider a six-month extension for a monument sign modification at 2100 E. Spring Street. Staff will also provide a progress report on the 6th Cycle Housing Element Update. The meeting includes reviews of development status and previous minutes.

• Six-month extension for sign modification at 2100 E. Spring Street
• Status report on 6th Cycle Housing Element Update
• Monthly Development Status Report review

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Committee will review an overview of the housing sites inventory from the Draft Housing Element Update, which is the city's plan to address community housing needs. Members will also receive updates on a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion report and reports from various subcommittees.

• Overview of housing sites inventory in Draft Housing Element Update
• Update on Draft Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report on Community Survey
• Report from the Recommendation Working Group
• Approval of minutes from February 24, 2022 meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to amend the use of $64,962 in Community Development Block Grant funds to assist both seniors and families. The Council will also review regulatory options for smoking bans at multi-unit residential properties. Additionally, members will consider approving a list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 for road repairs.

• Public hearing to reallocate $64,962 in CDBG-CV funds to assist seniors and families
• Review of regulatory options for smoking bans at multi-unit residential properties
• Resolution opposing State Initiative 21-0042A1 (Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act)
• $28,000 agreement with Emergency Planning Consultants to update the local hazard mitigation plan
• Approval of a list of projects funded by Senate Bill 1 for fiscal year 2022-23

City Council as Successor Agency

This meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency consists of procedural items. The agenda includes public comments and the approval of minutes from the February 22, 2022, meeting. No new business items are listed for this session.

• Approval of meeting minutes from February 22, 2022

Civil Service Commission

The Civil Service Commission will review several items regarding city personnel. This includes certifying eligibility lists for the Dispatcher/Jailer, Public Works Superintendent, and Recreation Coordinator roles.

• Certification of Eligibility List - Dispatcher/Jailer
• Certification of Eligibility List - Public Works Superintendent
• Certification of Eligibility List - Recreation Coordinator
• Reporting of temporary employee appointments
• Approval of February 2, 2022 meeting minutes

Diversity Coalition Committee

The committee will receive an update from the Deputy City Manager and a report from the Recommendation Working Group. Discussions include coordinating a diversity showcase at Concerts in the Park. Subcommittee updates for education, facilitation, and continuous improvement are also scheduled.

• Update from Deputy City Manager
• Diversity Showcase coordination at Concerts in the Park
• Recommendation Working Group update
• Education subcommittee update
• Approval of February 9, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will discuss renewing a pipeline franchise for Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. and review the mid-year budget. The agenda includes authorizing several environmental consulting agreements and a process to fill a Parks and Recreation Commission vacancy. Staff will also provide updates on COVID-19 and new California housing legislation.

• Pipeline franchise renewal for Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc.
• Eight environmental service contracts with amounts up to $200,000 annually
• Mid-year budget review for fiscal year 2021-22
• Fund reallocation for E. 20th Street and Redondo Avenue intersection project
• Public employee appointment for Public Works Director

City Council as Successor Agency

The City Council as Successor Agency will hold a teleconference meeting to conduct business. The agenda includes the approval of minutes from the February 8, 2022, regular meeting. No other new business is listed for this session.

• Approval of February 8, 2022, meeting minutes

The Signal Hill City Council as Successor Agency met on February 22, 2022, and approved the consent calendar, which included the meeting minutes, by a unanimous 5-0 vote. No new business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned in memory of resident Rob Schlesinger.

• Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned in memory of resident Rob Schlesinger (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will select a nominee for the 2022 Older American Award to honor volunteer services in Los Angeles County. Staff will also provide updates on park projects, programs, and City Council actions. The agenda includes reviewing commission objectives and approving minutes from the January 19, 2022 meeting.

• Selection of the 2022 Older American nominee
• Updates on park projects and Community Services programs
• Review of Commission Revolving Objectives
• Approval of January 19, 2022 meeting minutes

The Signal Hill Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to nominate Robert Long for the Older American (OARD) award. They also approved the consent calendar, which included reviewing revolving objectives and approving prior meeting minutes. The commission received and filed updates on city council actions and park projects. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Commissioner Terry Rogers.

• Nominated Robert Long for the Older American award (unanimous).
• Approved the consent calendar, including review of revolving objectives and prior meeting minutes (unanimous).
• Received and filed updates on city council actions, park projects, or programs (unanimous).
• Adjourned the meeting in memory of Commissioner Terry Rogers (unanimous).

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will receive a summary of new California housing legislation prepared by the City Attorney. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving January 18, 2022, meeting minutes and reviewing the monthly Development Status Report.

• Summary of new California housing legislation
• Approval of January 18, 2022, meeting minutes
• Monthly Development Status Report
• City Council follow-up summary

The Signal Hill Planning Commission held a regular meeting on February 15, 2022, via video/teleconference. The commission received and filed a staff report on 2022 new California housing legislation, approved the consent calendar (including meeting minutes, city council follow-up, development status report, and 'In the News'), and discussed a nuisance property at 2599 E. Pacific Coast Highway. The meeting was adjourned in memory of Parks and Recreation Commissioner Terry Rogers.

• Received and filed the staff report on 2022 new California housing legislation (unanimous vote).
• Approved the consent calendar, including approval of meeting minutes, city council follow-up, development status report, and 'In the News' (moved by Vice Chair Parker, seconded by Commissioner Richárd).
• Adjourned to the next regular meeting on March 15, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. via video/teleconference (moved by Vice Chair Parker, seconded by Commissioner Savoulian).

Diversity Coalition Committee

The Diversity Coalition Committee will discuss recommendations for consistent reporting of police activities to the City Council. The meeting includes presentations from the Deputy City Manager and the Recommendation Working Group. Additionally, subcommittees for education, facilitation, and continuous improvement will provide updates.

• Discussion on regular police activity reports to City Council
• Presentation from the Deputy City Manager
• Recommendation Working Group update
• Subcommittee updates for education, facilitation, and continuous improvement
• Approval of January 26, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will consider a roadmap for cannabis operations, including appointing an ad hoc subcommittee and hiring a consultant to develop licensing and taxation structures. The agenda also includes a new policy for property owner improvements in public parkways and an annual compliance review of 54 active conditional use permits.

• Approval of cannabis roadmap and ad hoc subcommittee appointment
• New encroachment agreement policy for parkway improvements
• Annual compliance review of 54 active Conditional Use Permits
• Budget adjustment for cannabis ordinance development
• Updates to the city-wide salary schedule

City Council as Successor Agency

The City Council as Successor Agency will consider the approval of minutes from the January 25, 2022, meeting. No new business items are listed on this agenda for discussion or decision.

• Approval of the January 25, 2022, regular meeting minutes

Civil Service Commission

The Commission will consider certifying the eligibility list for a Management Assistant in Public Works Engineering. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the December 1, 2021, meeting.

• Certification of Eligibility List - Management Assistant - Public Works Engineering
• Approval of minutes from the December 1, 2021, regular meeting

The Signal Hill Civil Service Commission held a regular meeting via video/teleconference on February 2, 2022. The commission unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included certification of an eligibility list for Management Assistant - Public Works Engineering and approval of prior meeting minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural items and announcements.

• Approved consent calendar including certification of eligibility list for Management Assistant - Public Works Engineering (5-0)
• Approved minutes of prior meeting as part of consent calendar (5-0)

Sustainable City Committee

The Sustainable City Committee is reviewing several local environmental initiatives and community programs. The agenda includes a presentation on the Signal Hill Farmers' Market and updates on water conservation and organic waste reduction. Subcommittee reports regarding single-use plastics and leaf blowers will also be provided.

• Introduction to Signal Hill Farmers’ Market and Craft Fair
• Update on City water conservation showing a 14% average reduction
• Status reports from subcommittees on single-use plastics and leaf blowers
• Update on SB 1383 organic waste reduction ordinance adoption
• Solicitation of nominations for the Sustainability Award program

The committee tabled the electric vs. gas leaf blowers discussion and retired the subcommittee. It received and filed reports on the farmers' market, vacant parcel ordinance, organic waste reduction, and street tree master plan. No action was taken on meeting dates, water conservation, or public outreach items.

• Tabled electric vs. gas leaf blowers discussion and retired subcommittee (unanimous)
• Received and filed farmers' market and craft fair report (unanimous)
• Received and filed vacant parcel ordinance report (unanimous)
• Received and filed SB 1383 organic waste reduction report (unanimous)
• Received and filed street tree master plan report (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including previous minutes and 'In the News' (unanimous)
• Adjourned to May 3, 2022 (unanimous)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The committee will receive a presentation from the interim Police Chief and an update on a community survey. Members will also discuss recommendations for consistent police activity reporting to the City Council. Subcommittee updates for education, facilitation, and continuous improvement are scheduled.

• Presentation from interim Police Chief
• Discussion on police department reporting to City Council
• Community survey update
• Subcommittee updates for Education, Facilitation, and Continuous Improvement
• Approval of January 12, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider allocating approximately $107,502 in Community Development Block Grant funds. Proposed uses include the Food Distribution Program and new rubberized play surfacing at Discovery Well Park. The Council will also discuss establishing a COVID-19 microbusiness recovery grant program.

• Allocation of $107,502 for Discovery Well Park and food programs
• Establishment of a COVID-19 Microbusiness Recovery Grant Program
• Street vacation for Signal Hill Business Park on E. 21st Street
• Updates to City social media, email, and internet usage policies
• Direction on cannabis operations ballot measure for November 2022

City Council as Successor Agency

This meeting of the City Council as Successor Agency consists of procedural items and the approval of minutes from the January 11, 2022, meeting. No other new business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of January 11, 2022, meeting minutes

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will review a presentation regarding the Community Development Block Grant Demolition Project. Members will also discuss the selection process for a Pet of the Month and nominations for the Older American Award. Staff updates on park projects and city council actions are also scheduled.

• Presentation on the Community Development Block Grant Demolition Project
• Review of Pet of the Month selection process
• Nominations for the Older American Award
• Updates on park projects and programs
• Approval of December 15, 2021 meeting minutes

The Signal Hill Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to amend the Pet of the Month nomination form to list all requirements at the top and include information on where and how to obtain a dog license, after discussion about licensing requirements. The commission also received and filed reports on the Older Americans Recognition Day nominations and updates on city council actions and park projects, and approved the consent calendar. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Amended Pet of the Month nomination form to include dog license requirements and info (5-0)
• Received and filed Older American Award nominations request (5-0)
• Received and filed updates on city council actions, park projects, or programs (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including revolving objectives and prior minutes (5-0)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will review the 2021 Annual Review Report regarding properties with Conditional Use Permits. Staff findings indicate that all 54 active sites are in substantial compliance with their approved conditions. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving previous minutes and reviewing development status.

• 2021 annual review of 54 conditional use permit sites
• Approval of December 21, 2021 meeting minutes
• Review of monthly development status report

The Signal Hill Planning Commission received and filed the 2021 annual review of properties with conditional use permits, covering 54 sites. The consent calendar, including previous minutes, city council follow-up, development status report, and in-the-news items, was approved unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.

• Received and filed 2021 annual review of 54 CUP properties (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes, council follow-up, development status report, and news items (4-0)

Diversity Coalition Committee

The committee will review a status report regarding the timeline for an ongoing community survey. Members will also discuss recommendations for consistent reporting of police activities to the City Council.

• Review of community survey status report from True North Research Inc.
• Discussion on regular updates from the Police Department to City Council
• Subcommittee updates for Education, Facilitation, and Continuous Improvement
• Approval of minutes from the December 8, 2021 meeting

City Council

The City Council will review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal year 2020-21, which includes a $5.8 million operating surplus. The council will also consider institutional permits for five organizations and a contract for hazardous waste removal services.

• Review of the FY 2020-21 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Appropriation of a $5.8 million General Fund operating surplus
• Approval of annual institutional permits for five local organizations
• Contract with Ocean Blue Environmental Services, Inc. for hazardous waste removal up to $30,000
• Future discussion regarding a potential smoking ban in multi-family properties

The City Council approved appropriations from the FY 2020-21 General Fund operating surplus of $5.8 million and adopted Resolution No. 2022-01-6659 amending the FY 2021-22 budget. The council also approved annual institutional permits for 2022, confirmed delegate appointments, scheduled a budget workshop for May 26, 2022, and approved the consent calendar including an environmental emergency response services agreement.

• Approved $5.8M General Fund surplus appropriations and budget amendment (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-01-6657 approving 2022 institutional permits for five facilities (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-01-6658 confirming delegate and alternate appointments (5-0)
• Scheduled Budget Workshop for May 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including Ocean Blue environmental services agreement (5-0)
• Directed staff to place Youth Leadership Institute smoking ban discussion on a future agenda (5-0)

City Council as Successor Agency

This meeting of the Signal Hill City Council as Successor Agency consists of routine procedural business. The agency will consider approving minutes from meetings held in November and December 2021. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of November 9, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approval of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes

The Signal Hill City Council as Successor Agency held a regular meeting on January 11, 2022, and approved the consent calendar, which included the minutes from the November 9, 2021 and December 14, 2021 meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned to the next regular meeting on January 25, 2022.

• Approved consent calendar including minutes of Nov 9 and Dec 14, 2021 meetings (5-0)

Housing Authority

The Signal Hill Housing Authority will review its annual report and consider a resolution to amend the Manual of Procedural Guidelines for City Council and commission meetings. The body will also review minutes from the January 12, 2021, and February 9, 2021, meetings.

• Resolution amending the Manual of Procedural Guidelines for City Council and Commission Meetings
• Annual Report of the Housing Authority
• Approval of meeting minutes from January 12, 2021, and February 9, 2021

The Signal Hill Housing Authority held a regular meeting on January 11, 2022, with all members present. The board received and filed the annual report of the Housing Authority. It adopted Resolution No. 2022-01-20 amending the Manual of Procedural Guidelines for the Conduct of City Council and Constituent Body/Commission Meetings, with Member Wilson voting no. The board also approved the minutes of prior meetings. No new business was conducted.

• Received and filed annual report of the Housing Authority (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-01-20 amending procedural guidelines (4-1)
• Approved minutes of prior meetings (5-0)

Municipal Financing Authority

This meeting consists of routine administrative items and procedural reviews. The Authority will consider a resolution to amend the Manual of Procedural Guidelines for City Council and commission meetings.

• Resolution amending the Manual of Procedural Guidelines
• Approval of January 12, 2021 meeting minutes

The Signal Hill Municipal Financing Authority held a regular meeting on January 11, 2022, and adopted Resolution No. 2022-01-06, amending the Manual of Procedural Guidelines for City Council and constituent body/commission meetings, with a 4-1 vote (Member Wilson dissenting). The authority also approved the 2022 annual meeting date and the minutes of a prior meeting as part of the consent calendar. No new business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned to the next regular meeting on January 10, 2023.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-01-06 amending the Manual of Procedural Guidelines (4-1, Wilson no)
• Approved 2022 Annual Meeting of the Municipal Financing Authority (consent calendar, unanimous)
• Approved minutes of a prior meeting (consent calendar, unanimous)
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on January 10, 2023 (unanimous)

Public Financing Authority

The Public Financing Authority will review routine items including the 2022 annual meeting and previous meeting minutes. The body will also consider a resolution to amend procedural guidelines for City Council and commission meetings.

• Resolution amending the Manual of Procedural Guidelines
• Approval of January 12, 2021, meeting minutes
• 2022 Annual Meeting of the Public Financing Authority

The Signal Hill Public Financing Authority held a regular meeting via teleconference on January 11, 2022. It adopted Resolution No. 2022-01-20, amending the Manual of Procedural Guidelines for City Council and constituent body/commission meetings, with a 4-1 vote (Member Wilson dissenting). The consent calendar items (a) and (c) were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned to January 10, 2023.

• Adopted Resolution No. 2022-01-20 amending procedural guidelines (4-1)
• Approved consent calendar items (a) and (c) unanimously
• Adjourned to next regular meeting on January 10, 2023