City Council

b. ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 2023-11-1545 ADDING CHAPTERS 5.06\n(SIDEWALK VENDING), 5.36 (MOBILE FOOD VENDING), 8.58 (VACANT\nPROPERTY MAINTENANCE), 9.65 (MEDIAN ISLANDS), 9.66 (CATALYTIC\nCONVERTERS), AND 9.67 (SPEED CONTESTS); AMENDING CHAPTERS\n5.14 (FILMING ACTIVITIES), 8.13 (ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION), 9.08\n(CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PLACES), 9.18 (LOUD OR UNRULY PARTIES,\nGATHERINGS AND OTHER DISTURBANCES OF THE PEACE), 1.01 (CODE\nADOPTION), 12.14 (CAMPING AND STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY\nON PUBLIC PROPERTY), 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 IMPROVE AND\nENHANCE OPERATION OF THE CITY; AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE AS\nEXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL 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 economy,\nsupport local businesses, and create a vibrant downtown 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\neffectiveness and efficiency of City services.\nRecommendation:\nAdopt Ordinance No. 2023-11-1545, entitled:\nAN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SIGNAL Hill,\nCALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 5.06 (SIDEWALK VENDING), 5.36 (MOBILE\nFOOD VENDING), 8.58 (VACANT PROPERTY MAINTENANCE), 9.65\n(MEDIAN ISLANDS), 9.66 (CATALYTIC CONVERTERS), AND 9.67 (SPEED\nCONTESTS); AMENDING CHAPTERS 5.14 (FILMING ACTIVITIES), 8.13\n(ADMINISTRATIVE CITATION), 9.08 (CONDUCT IN PUBLIC PLACES), 9.18\n(LOUD OR UNRULY PARTIES, GATHERINGS AND OTHER DISTURBANCES\nOF THE PEACE), 1.01 (CODE ADOPTION), 12.14 (CAMPING AND STORAGE\nOF PERSONAL PROPERTY ON PUBLIC PROPERTY), 1.14 (MUNICIPAL\nELECTION), 2.04 (ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER), 2.08 (COUNCIL MEETINGS),\n2.80 (PERSONNEL RULES FOR CLASSIFIED AND NON-CLASSIFIED\nEMPLOYEES), AND 21.28 (TIME OF PAYMENT AND FINANCIAL\nCONTROLS) OF THE SIGNAL HILL MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPROVE AND\nENHANCE OPERATION OF THE CITY; AND FINDING THE ORDINANCE AS\nEXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT