City Council - Regular Meeting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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About this meeting

Government Body
City Council
Meeting Type
City Council
Location
Signal Hill, CA
Meeting Date
May 12, 2026

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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M.Item (1)

CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 P.M.

ROLL CALLItem (2)

ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSIONItem a

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8

PROPERTY: APPROXIMATELY 1.9 ACRES OF CITY-OWNED LAND LOCATED AT THE 2400 BLOCK OF GARDENA AVENUE; HERITAGE SQUARE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN; APNS: 7214-005-900, 7214-005-901, 7214-005-902, 7214-005-903 AND 7214-005-904 AGENCY NEGOTIATORS: MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF SIGNAL HILL; SIGNAL HILL PETROLEUM; AND THEIR AUTHORIZED AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT

CLOSED SESSIONItem b

CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8

PROPERTY: APPROXIMATELY 4.92 ACRE PRIVATELY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3201 WALNUT AVENUE IN SIGNAL HILL APNS: 7148-015-009, 7148-015-010, 7148-015-011, 7148-015-012, 7148-015-013 AND 7148-015-014 AGENCY-DESIGNATED NEGOTIATORS: MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER NEGOTIATING PARTIES: CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, 3201 WALNUT XC, LLC, AND THEIR AUTHORIZED AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. UNDER NEGOTIATION: PRICE AND TERMS OF PAYMENT

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMSItem (4)

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON CLOSED SESSION ITEMS

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSIONItem (5)

RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION

RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.Item (6)

RECONVENE REGULAR MEETING – 7:00 P.M.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCEItem (7)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

CLOSED SESSION REPORTItem (8)

CLOSED SESSION REPORT

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (SPEAKERS WILL BE GIVEN THREE MINUTES FOR EACH DISTINCT ITEM)Item (9)

PUBLIC BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR ON ITEMS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA (SPEAKERS WILL BE GIVEN THREE MINUTES FOR EACH DISTINCT ITEM)

PRESENTATIONSItem a

MAYOR'S MINUTE

PRESENTATIONSItem b

PROCLAMATION - PUBLIC WORKS WEEK

PRESENTATIONSItem c

PRESENTATION - NATIONAL POLICE WEEK

PRESENTATIONSItem d

LGBTQ+ PRIDE MONTH PROGRAM PRESENTATION

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem a

PUBLIC HEARING - INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A PIPELINE FRANCHISE TO ZENITH ENERGY WEST COAST TERMINALS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY

Recommendation: Introduce the following ordinance, entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING A FRANCHISE TO ZENITH ENERGY WEST COAST TERMINALS LLC AND THE INTERESTS, RIGHTS, PRIVILEGES, AND DUTIES TO LAY AND USE PIPES AND APPURTENANCES FOR TRANSMITTING AND DISTRIBUTING OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS FOR ANY AND ALL LAWFUL PURPOSES UNDER AND ALONG THE PUBLIC STREETS, WAYS, ALLEYS, AND PLACES, AS THE SAME NOW OR MAY HEREAFTER EXIST, WITHIN THIS CITY

PUBLIC HEARINGSItem b

PUBLIC HEARING - AB 2561 VACANCY RATE REPORTING

Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council conduct a public hearing and receive and file the annual report.

CITY MANAGER REPORTSItem a

PROPOSED UPDATES TO FEE WAIVER REQUEST FOR USE OF CITY FACILITIES POLICY

CONSENT CALENDARItem a

WARRANT REGISTER DATED MAY 12, 2026

Recommendation: Authorize payment of the Warrant Registers presented May 12, 2026.

CONSENT CALENDARItem b

APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES - APRIL 28, 2026 CITY COUNCIL MEETING

Recommendation: Approve the meeting minutes of the April 28, 2026 Regular City Council Meeting.

COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS

COUNCIL MEMBER WOODS

COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS

COUNCIL MEMBER JONES

COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS

COUNCIL MEMBER COPELAND

COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS

VICE MAYOR HONEYCUTT

COUNCIL AGENDA--NEW BUSINESS

MAYOR HANSEN

ADJOURNMENTItem (15)

ADJOURNMENT

Tonight's meeting will be adjourned to the next Regular meeting of the Signal Hill City Council to be held on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755.