AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE CHAIR
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM:
COLLEEN T. DOAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
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CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW UP
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Summary:
A brief summary of the City Council’s actions from the last City Council meeting(s).
recommendation
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
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Background and Analysis:
1) At the January 9, 2024, City Council meeting:
• Chief Byerly introduced Police Officers Adrian Rayon and Reese Proulx, and Emergency Management Coordinator Rebecca Lopez.
• Parks, Recreation and Library Services staff presented an overview of the Signal Hill Centennial Celebration.
• City Council confirmed the appointment of Council Members as delegates and alternates as official representatives of the City.
• City Council adopted a resolution approving the annual institutional permits for Cole Vocational Services, Courtyard Care Center, Dungarvin California LLC, Las Brisas Childcare Center, and Unlimited Quest.
2) At the January 9, 2024, Housing Authority meeting:
• Staff provided a report summarizing the year’s activities and updates pertaining to the Housing Authority and its efforts to preserve and create affordable housing units in Signal Hill. The Signal Hill Housing Authority facilitated development of five affordable housing projects over the past several years, which collectively total 250 income restricted units. Additionally, the City owns a vacant, landlocked parcel that could be made available for future development. Lastly, the City Council and Housing Authority Board selected National Community Renaissance as the City’s development partner for the Walnut and Orange Bluff sites, which collectively total 380 units for future development.