City Council

a. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL HILL,\nCALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTERS 5.06 (SIDEWALK VENDING), 5.36\n(MOBILE FOOD VENDING), 8.58 (VACANT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE),\n9.65 (MEDIAN ISLANDS), 9.66 (CATALYTIC CONVERTERS), AND 9.67\n(SPEED CONTESTS); AMENDING CHAPTERS 5.14 (FILMING ACTIVITIES),\n8.13 (ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION), 9.08 (CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PLACES),\n9.18 (LOUD OR UNRULY PARTIES, GATHERINGS AND OTHER\nDISTURBANCES OF THE PEACE), 1.01 (CODE ADOPTION), 12.14\n(CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC\nPROPERTY), 1.14 (MUNICIPAL ELECTION), 2.04 (ADMINISTRATIVE\nOFFICER), 2.08 (COUNCIL MEETINGS), 2.80 (PERSONNEL RULES FOR\nCLASSIFIED AND NON-CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES), OF THE SIGNAL HILL\nMUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPROVE AND ENHANCE OPERATION OF THE CITY;\nAND FINDING THE ORDINANCE AS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA\nENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT\nSummary:\nIn a proactive initiative to modernize the Signal Hill (“City”) Municipal Code, City\nstaff and the City Attorney’s office have worked together to identify portions of\nthe City’s Municipal Code requiring updates to conform with State law and\nintegrate best practices. This collaborative effort has resulted in amendments\nand new additions to the City’s Municipal Code including, but not limited to, code\nenforcement, vending regulations, health and safety, and other updates tailored\nto fit the community’s evolving needs. These updates to the Municipal Code are\npresented to the City Council in one comprehensive omnibus ordinance.\nStrategic Plan Goal(s):\nGoal No. 2 Community Safety: Maintain Community Safety by supporting\npublic safety services and increasing emergency preparedness.\nGoal No. 3 Economic & Downtown Development: Improve the local\neconomy, support local businesses, and create a vibrant\ndowntown core.\nGoal No. 4 Infrastructure: Maintain and improve the City’s physical\ninfrastructure, water system, and recreational spaces.\nGoal No. 5 High-Functioning Government: Strengthen internal communication,\nrecruitment, retention, systems, and processes to increase the\neffectiveness and efficiency of City services.\nRecommendation:\nStaff recommends the City Council approve the proposed changes to the Signal\nHill Municipal Code by introducing the ordinance.\nIntroduce an ordinance, entitled:\nAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF\nSIGNAL HILL, CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTERS 5.06\n(SIDEWALK VENDING), 5.36 (MOBILE FOOD VENDING), 8.58\n(VACANT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE), 9.65 (MEDIAN\nISLANDS), 9.66 (CATALYTIC CONVERTERS), AND 9.67 (SPEED\nCONTESTS); AMENDING CHAPTERS 5.14 (FILMING\nACTIVITIES), 8.13 (ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION), 9.08\n(CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PLACES), 9.18 (LOUD OR UNRULY\nPARTIES, GATHERINGS AND OTHER DISTURBANCES OF THE\nPEACE), 1.01 (CODE ADOPTION), 12.14 (CAMPING AND\nSTORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC\nPROPERTY), 1.14 (MUNICIPAL ELECTION), 2.04\n(ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER), 2.08 (COUNCIL MEETINGS), 2.80\n(PERSONNEL RULES FOR CLASSIFIED AND NON-CLASSIFIED\nEMPLOYEES), OF THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE TO\nIMPROVE AND ENHANCE OPERATION OF THE CITY; AND\nFINDING THE ORDINANCE AS EXEMPT FROM THE\nCALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT