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 23, 2024, City Council meeting:
• City Manager Tomaino introduced Assistant to the City Manager/Economic Development Manager Alfa Lopez.
• City Council interviewed candidates for the Parks and Recreation Commission and appointed Linda Edwards to serve a remaining term vacancy through May 31, 2025.
• Community Development presented the 2023 Annual Review of Properties with a Conditional Use Permit.
• City Council adopted a resolution authorizing appropriations for the FY22-23 General Fund operating surplus, amending the FY23-24 budget, and approving the Civic Center Master Plan Phase 1 budget.
2) At the February 13, 2024, City Council meeting:
• Michael Rojas, a student from Alvarado Elementary School, called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
• City Manager introduced Eric Kranda, Principal Building Inspector and 2023 Employee of the Year.
• Chief Byerly presented the Police Department’s completed electric vehicle pilot program with Tesla of Signal Hill.
• City Council conducted a public hearing and adopted a resolution amending the Uniform Schedule of Service Fees and Charges.
• City Council approved agreements with Bluespace Interiors, LLC, and Mohawk Commercial, Inc, for the installation of new furniture and flooring at City Hall.
• City Council adopted resolutions ratifying the City Manager’s proclamation of the existence of a Local Emergency in response to the February 2024 winter storms, and authorizing appropriations from the FY23-24 General Fund for immediate short-terms repairs.
3) At the February 13, 2024, Housing Authority meeting:
• City Council and Housing Authority Board approved the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between the City of Signal Hill, the Signal Hill Housing Authority, and National Community Renaissance for the development of two proposed workforce housing projects, Orange Bluff and Walnut Bluff.