land use element the significant achievements for the year

City of Signal Hill 2019 General Plan Annual Progress Report Land Use Element

LAND USE ELEMENT

The Land Use Element was adopted in 2001. It contains four goals and 63 implementation programs. The significant achievements for the year 2019 are below:

North End Neighborhood

Construction was completed on a 998 square-foot (SF) Accessory Dwelling Unit(ADU) above a three-car garage at 3233 ½ Lemon Avenue, pursuant to State lawsaimed at easing barriers to infill development and affordable housing(Implementation Programs #27, #28, and #60).

Conceptual plans for a remodel of the existing Target, addition of new retail pads,and development of a self-storage facility on the commercial properties at thesouthwest corner of California Avenue and E. 33rd Street, were reviewed by staff.On 11/25/19, the developers conducted an outreach meeting to Signal Hill propertyowners and residents within a 300-foot radius of the site (Implementation Program#41).

The City cleaned up the front, side, and rear yards of a residential property at 3309Lemon Avenue which had for a long time been a visual, and more recently a healthand safety nuisance due to excessive debris, weeds, rodents, and insects on theproperty. The City abatement was necessary due to the property owner’s failure tocomply with multiple Notice and Orders to clean up the property and their ultimateabandonment the property (Implementation Program #2).

Central Neighborhood

Construction began on a remodel for the Mercedes-Benz auto dealership at 2300E. Spring Street (Implementation Program #41).

Site Plan and Design Review (SPDR) 19-09 was approved by the PlanningCommission and construction began on a remodel for the new EchoParkAutomotive auto dealership, formerly the MINI auto dealership. Plans includeddemolition of an accessory building, construction of a screen all, new paint and amodification to the existing sign program at 2998 Cherry Avenue (ImplementationProgram #34).

The Planning Commission approved SPDR 19-07 for modification of an existingSign Program to add new signs for the MINI Dealership that relocated to the BMWsite at 1660 E. Spring Street in the Auto Center Specific Plan (SP-4) Zoning District(Implementation Program #34).

Construction began on a remodel of an existing restaurant at 2951 Cherry Avenuefor Jimmy E’s Sports Bar and Grill. The remodel includes the addition of a new 500SF outdoor dining area, which required an Administrative Site Plan Design Review(ASPDR), new windows along Cherry Avenue, re-configured parking, and newlandscaping areas (Implementation Programs #34 and #41).

The City entered into a lease agreement with Long Beach Honda, a dealership inthe Signal Hill Auto Center, for 1400 E. Spring Street to allow parking and storage

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space of excess auto inventory as an Auto Center Accessory Vehicle Storage facility (Implementation Program #41).

West Side Neighborhood

The Calbrisas Park playground equipment refurbishment, surface replacement, and ADA access projects were completed in February 2019 (Implementation Program #9).

A Mayor’s Clean-Up event was held at Calbrisas Park on 5/11/19 (Implementation Program #9).

Civic Center Neighborhood

The City Council approved Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZOA) 19-01, establishing the new Summerland Residential Specific Plan (SP-22) for the Summerland Residential Development, which includes demolition of two single-family homes and construction of 16 detached single-family dwellings at 1375 E. 23rd Street (Implementation Programs #34).

Construction was completed for the City’s new Public Library and a grand opening event was held on 8/10/19. The library features a terrace patio with views of the Long Beach coastline, roof-mounted solar panels, and two electric vehicle charging stations. The library was also certified as under the gold-level standard for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification (Implementation Programs #35 and #44).

The City received $400,000 in additional grant funding from the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, to assist with design and construction of the View Park and associated recycled water service. The alignment for the water service was chosen for connection of the recycled water line from the City of Long Beach using the most cost effective and least disruptive solution. Progress on design and architectural plans continued to 90% completion. The plans provide a walking trail to connect residences in the Civic Center and Hilltop neighborhoods to City Hall, the newly constructed Signal Hill Public Library, Signal Hill Park, and the Town Center East commercial retail center (Implementation Program #32).

Construction continued on tenant improvements for the School of Pharmacy and development of a Draft Master Plan document for addition of future educational facilities at the American University of Health Sciences at 1600 E. Hill Street (Implementation Program #61).

Hilltop Neighborhood

The Planning Commission approved SPDR 19-10, to allow construction of a 77 SF second-story addition at the rear of an existing two-story single-family dwelling at 2300 Promontory Drive in the Hilltop Area Specific Plan (SP-2) zoning district (Implementation Program #18).

The City conducted a neighborhood meeting to review conceptual plans for a proposed two-story duplex at 2250 Ohio Avenue (Implementation Program #18).

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South East Neighborhood

The Planning Commission approved SPDR 19-04, for construction of a 281 SF second-story addition as part of a renovation to an existing sub-standard single-family dwelling at 2060 Raymond Avenue (Implementation Programs #24).

The Planning Commission held a workshop to review conceptual plans for seven residential units proposed at 2599 E. Pacific Coast Highway in the Pacific Coast Highway Specific Plan (SP-10), in Planning Area 1, which has an Opportunity Area that allows an option for residential versus commercial development (Implementation Programs #27 and #34).

Atlantic/Spring Neighborhood

In accordance with the terms of an Exclusive Right to Negotiate Agreement (ERTN) the Successor Agency granted an 18-month extension with Vestar, LLC to develop properties located in the Atlantic/Spring neighborhood on E. Spring Street between California and Atlantic Avenues. During that time, Vestar completed a pro forma for the site as well as an initial site plan for a mixed-use plan consisting of residential housing, a hotel, and retail uses. No additional actions were taken and the ERTN expired (Implementation Program #26).

Goal 1: Manage growth to achieve a well-balanced land use pattern that accommodates existing and future needs for housing, commercial and industrial land, open space, and community facilities and services, while maintaining a healthy, diversified economy adequate to provide future City revenues. Policy 1.1: Encourage and manage growth in order to accommodate year 2010 moderate growth population, household and employment projections.

City staff participated in the data collection in preparation for the 2020 U.S. Census (Implementation Program #59).

The Department of Finance provided a 2019 population estimate for Signal Hill which was 11,795, an increase from the 2018 estimate of 11,758 (Implementation Program #59).

On 1/23/19, City staff participated in the Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count event sponsored by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (Implementation Program #62).

The City entered into a lease agreement for 2690 Cherry Avenue and 2689 St. Louis Avenue for parking area and storage space for excess inventory of cars associated with the Glenn E. Thomas Dodge dealership in the Signal Hill Auto Center (Implementation Program #41).

The City Council adopted a resolution amending Resolution No. 2018-12-6299, The Uniform Schedule of Fees for the issuance of permits and performance of plan check services (Implementation Program #45).

The City entered into a lease agreement for 1400 E. Spring Street for parking and storage space for excess inventory of cars to be sold in conjunction with the Long

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Beach Honda dealership in the Signal Hill Auto Center (Implementation Program #41).

The City Council adopted a Resolution Ordering the Levy of Assessments within Landscape and Lighting Maintenance District No. 1 for Fiscal Year 2019-20 to pay for the maintenance of common landscaped areas within the California Crown tract (Implementation Program #45).

Policy 1.2: Provide opportunities for a variety of residential densities and housing styles.

Three administrative SPDRs were approved for construction of the following small residential projects (Implementation Program #34):

o SPDR 19-05, a new addition (407 SF) to create a new master bedroom and bathroom at 3380 Gundry Avenue.

o SPDR 19-04, a new single-story addition (172.66 SF) to a living room at 1908 Junipero Avenue.

o SPDR 19-01, a first-story addition (118.5 SF) to a bedroom at 1968 Stanley Avenue.

Three SPDRs were approved by the Planning Commission for the following larger, and two-story residential projects (Implementation Programs #34):

o SPDR 19-01, for demolition of two existing SFDs and construction of 16 new, detached, two-story at 1365 AND 1387 E. 23rd Street.

o SPDR 19-04, for construction of a 281 SF second-story addition as part of a renovation to an existing single-family dwelling at 2060 Raymond Avenue.

o SPDR 19-10, for construction of a new 77 SF second-story addition at the rear of an existing two-story SFD for a master bathroom expansion at 2300 Promontory Drive.

A neighborhood meeting was held for SPDR 19-02, a proposal to demolish an existing one-story SFD and detached accessory structure and construct three detached SFDs at 2750 E. 20th Street.

The Planning Commission granted a second and final Construction Time Limit (CTL) Extension of 365 days for a residential project located at 1995 St. Louis Avenue (Implementation Program #36).

City staff presented a roadmap to develop a Density Bonus Ordinance to the Planning Commission (Implementation Programs #60 and #28).

The City was awarded a grant for $160,000 under the Senate Bill (SB) 2 Planning Grants Program. The award will fund consultant assistance to identify potential housing sites to accommodate the next Housing Element update, prepare zoning ordinances, and establish procedures to accelerate the future production of housing (Implementation Programs #60 and #28).

City staff provided a summary of new California housing legislation, with an emphasis on changes to ADU laws which became effective January 1, 2020 (Implementation Programs #60 and #28).

Policy 1.3: Support the maintenance of residential areas and encourage in-fill of vacant lots close to transportation, municipal facilities, and shopping opportunities.

See Policy 1.2 above for residential projects.

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Policy 1.4: Provide for density bonuses, which exceed maximum densities specified in the land use plan and classification system, for development projects for low and very-low income or "special need" households in low, medium, and high-density land use classifications.

See Policy 1.2 above for residential projects.

The Calbrisas Park playground of the Las Brisas workforce housing development received a renovation which included upgraded ADA access, refurbished playground equipment, and resurfacing, allowing it to serve more residents with mobility limitations (Implementation Program #9).

Policy 1.5: The distribution and intensity of land uses shall be consistent with the land use map and descriptions for each of the land use categories in Section VI of the Land Use Element.

See Policies 1.1 and 1.2 above for residential projects. Policy 1.6: Ensure an adequate supply of commercial and industrial land for potential commercial and industrial expansion and development.

The City purchased 1400 E. Spring Street and leased the property to the Honda dealership for vehicle storage and the expansion of its dealership (Implementation Program #41).

Conceptual plans for a remodel of Target, the addition of retail pads, and development of a self-storage facility on the commercial properties at the southwest corner of California Avenue and E. 33rd Street were reviewed by staff and the developers conducted an outreach meeting to Signal Hill property owners and residents within a 300-foot radius of the site (Implementation Program #41).

The City executed a Contract Services Agreement with Michael Baker International to prepare an environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for a proposed light industrial development project on 8.7 acres located at 2020 Walnut Avenue (Implementation Program #42).

The former Majestic Golf Land site at 2550 Orange Avenue was sold, and the new property owner shared conceptual plans for development of a new industrial park subject to SPDR (Implementation Program #34).

The City acquired 2650, 2660, 2690, 2700-2730 Cherry Avenue, 2065-2099 E. 27th Street, 2701 St. Louis Avenue, and 1850 E. 28th Street from the Successor Agency for uses consistent with the Auto Center Specific Plan (SP-4) (Implementation Program #41).

Policy 1.7: Broaden the City's tax base by attracting commercial and industrial development to the City which will provide economic and employment benefits to the community while ensuring compatibility with other general plan goals and policies.

See Policy 1.6, above for commercial development projects.

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The City completed annual inspections of institutional permits for compliance with conditions of approval and property maintenance for the following (Implementation Program #36):

• Courtyard Care Center – 1880 Dawson Avenue • Las Brisas Child Care Center – 2399 California Avenue, Suite A • Cole Vocational Services – 2798 Junipero Avenue

The City approved Conditional Use Permit 19-01, a request to operate an adult day care facility for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at 695 E. 27th Street in the Commercial General (CG) zoning district. The associated remodel of the existing building triggered street improvements as well (Implementation Program #45).

The City Council approved ZOA 19-03 to list business support service center (shipping, printing, copying, mailbox rental, and supplies) as a permitted use in the Town Center East Specific Plan (SP-1) zoning district (Implementation Program #61).

Policy 1.8: Focus major commercial activity into economically viable and attractive centers. Concentrate retail, office, and complimentary uses in or near the City's Town Center. Support the Spring Street corridor as a secondary commercial location.

See Policy 1.7 above re: Town Center East Specific Plan (SP-1). Policy 1.9: Provide incentives to encourage lot consolidations and large parcel land assemblage to provide expanded opportunities for coordinated development and redevelopment. Policy 1.10: Discourage the expansion of industries, which by their nature produce noise, odors, dust, traffic, and air pollution, which pose a risk to human health or the environment.

The Planning Commission approved Parcel Map Waiver 19-01, for a subdivision of one of six existing parcels at the Gateway Center into two separate parcels to isolate an existing oil operation drill site, resulting in a total of seven parcels at the Gateway Center located within the Commercial Corridor Specific Plan (SP-6) zoning district (Implementation Program #61).

Implementation of the City’s Oil and Gas Code continued as follows (Implementation Program #37):

o The City continued to implement the procedures for development over or near abandoned wells, including well discovery and surveying, leak testing and venting, Well Abandonment Reports (WARs), methane site assessment, well abandonment, and site restoration.

o The City conducted a total of 225 inspections of active wells to confirm that the sites are in good condition in relation to the landscaping, fence screening, general maintenance, and equipment.

o Three Well Discovery permits were issued in preparation of future development for the following properties:

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Freeman Avenue and E. 20th Street (owned by Signal Hill Petroleum). Preparation for development or sale. 8 wells total.

2750 E 20th Street (SH Smart Homes project). Re-check as two-year validity had expired. 2 wells total.

2550 Orange Avenue (former Majestic Golf Land). 18 wells total. o Three Leak Test permits were issued as follows:

Freeman Avenue and E. 20th Street (owned by Signal Hill Petroleum). 8 wells total.

2750 E 20th Street (SH Smart Homes project). Re-check as two-year validity had expired. 2 wells total.

2550 Orange Avenue (former Majestic Golf Land). 18 wells total. o One methane site assessment was conducted at:

2550 Orange Avenue (former Majestic Golf Land). o The City continues regular maintenance and landscape inspections at

individual well sites.

Policy 1.11: Encourage a wide range of responsive and accessible public facilities and community services, including fire and police protection, library and educational, cultural and recreational opportunities, and other municipal services.

Construction was completed for the Signal Hill electrical vehicle charging stations in the upper Civic Center parking lot in which two dual-port chargers were installed. Work included demolition and upgrade of the existing 100 amp electrical meter panel to a 200 amp meter panel (Implementation Program #35).

The Calbrisas Park playground equipment, surface replacement and ADA access projects were completed in February 2019 (Implementation Program #9).

The City received $400,000 in additional grant funding from the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, to assist with design and construction of View Park and the associated recycled water service. The alignment for the water service was chosen for connection of the recycled water line from the City of Long Beach using the most cost effective and least disruptive solution. Progress on design and architectural plans continued to 90% completion. View Park will provide a walking trail to connect all residential neighborhoods within the City to the Civic Center, Signal Hill Park, and commercial retail centers (Implementation Program #32).

The City Council provided funding for the Youth Sports Program as part of the annual Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20 (Implementation Program #46).

The City released a Request for Proposals for the public art piece for the design, fabrication, and installation of a public art piece to be installed on the retaining wall of the outdoor patio at the Signal Hill Public Library (Implementation Program #44).

The City executed a Memorandum of understanding with the California Joint Powers Insurance Authority for Americans with Disabilities Act Assistance Program to retain the services of Disability Access Consultants to prepare an ADA Self-Evaluation and an ADA Transition Plan (Implementation Program #60).

The City Council adopted a Flag Policy and a Resolution Authorizing the Annual Display of the Pride Flag from 5/22/19 to 6/30/19 beneath the City Flag at City Hall (Implementation Program #35).

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The City executed a Contract Services Agreement between the City and the Signal Hill Rotary Club to provide assistance to the Brown Bag Food Distribution Program (Implementation Program #62).

The City Council adopted an ordinance to amend and replace Chapter 2.88 of the Signal Hill Municipal Code to establish rules and regulations for the new City Public Library (Implementation Program #44).

The City executed a Contract Services Agreement between the City and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, to continue providing supplemental funding for health and hospitalization care to uninsured and underinsured children of low-income Signal Hill families (Implementation Program #60).

The City Council held a budget workshop that resulted in two changes to the fee schedule for the Community Services Department (Implementation Program #46).

The City entered into a Surface Use Relinquishment Agreement and Grant of Easements with Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. for the Police Station (Implementation Program #42).

The Police Department provided an overview of the 2019 Homeless Count and homeless outreach (Implementation Program #60).

The City established a Homeless Liaison Officer position to centralize duties related to homelessness issues, providing a single, dedicated point-of-contact (Implementation Program #62).

The City entered into a Contract Services Agreement between the City of Signal Hill and Resilient Communications, Inc. for citywide voice/data system upgrade services (Implementation Program #62).

The City Council adopted the Signal Hill Public Records Act Policy (implementation Program #62).

The City Council amended Resolution No. 2016-05-6166 Designated Official Posting Locations in the City to include the new Signal Hill Public Library (Implementation Program #44).

The City Council authorized the Chief of Police to release a Request for Proposals for crossing guard services for Signal Hill school locations (Implementation Program #15).

Policy 1.12: Increase the amount and improve the network of public and private open space areas for active or passive recreation.

See Policy 1.11 above, regarding Calbrisas Park and View Park.

The City Council approved an agreement for the acquisition of a parcel of land located at 1905-1907 E. 21st Street for the purpose of expanding Signal Hill Park (Implementation Program #45).

The City executed a Right-of-Entry permit between the City of Signal Hill and the City of Long Beach for a property generally located on the west side of Cherry Avenue south of Burnett Street for the potential expansion of View Park (Implementation Programs #32 and #55).

The Calbrisas Park playground equipment refurbishment, surface replacement and ADA access projects were completed in February 2019 (Implementation Program #9).

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Policy 1.13: Encourage landowners to contribute land and facilities to the City, which add to its beauty, convenience, amenities and cultural enrichment. Goal 2: Ensure that new development is consistent with the City's circulation system, availability of public facilities, existing development constraints, and the City's unique characteristics and natural resources. Policy 2.1: Coordinate and monitor the intensity and impact of land uses in Signal Hill and Long Beach on the City's existing transportation and circulation systems so that they are able to provide for the efficient movement of people and goods with the least interference.

The City executed Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement between Excel Paving Inc. to support maintenance of City streets including portions of Orange Avenue and other street sections that deteriorated due to winter storms (Implementation Program #46).

The City utilized Proposition A revenues for the following transportation programs (Implementation Program #60):

o Dial-A-Lift; o Fixed Route Bus services; and o Dial-A-Taxi services.

The City re-striped E. Hill Street at Richard D. Browning High School (Implementation Program #46).

Policy 2.2: Preserve the integrity of hillside areas through low-density development, regulating the maximum intensity of development through a specific plan review process.

The Planning Commission approved SPDR 19-10, to allow construction of a 77 SF second-story addition at the rear of an existing two-story single-family dwelling at 2300 Promontory Drive in the Hilltop Area Specific Plan (SP-2) zoning district (Implementation Program #18).

Policy 2.3: Protect scenic vistas from public areas with special attention given to vistas adjacent to Panorama Drive, south of Skyline Drive and west of Stanley Avenue.

Construction was completed on the City’s new Public Library, which included a terrace patio with views of the Long Beach coastline (Implementation Program #44).

In 2019, view notices pursuant to the City’s View Policy were prepared for the following properties (Implementation Program #34):

o 1939 Temple Avenue – Courtyard residential project; o 2750 E. 20th Street – SH Smart Homes; and o 2250 Ohio Ave – New two-story duplex.

Policy 2.4: Regulate development in identifiable hazardous areas as shown on the Special Management Areas Map or in areas that are environmentally sensitive.

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The City continues to implement the Oil and Gas Code. Three Well Discovery permits, one Methane Site Assessment permit, and two Leak Test permits were issued (Implementation Program #42).

Policy 2.5: Ensure an orderly extension of essential services and facilities and preservation of a free-flowing circulation system, by requiring the provision of essential services and facilities at the developer's cost where these systems do not exist or are not already part of the City's financed annual Capital Improvement Program.

The City continued to require utilities to be undergrounded for new development (Implementation Program #14).

Capital Improvements Plans that were completed in 2019 are as follows (Implementation Program #46):

The Los Cerritos Channel water retention project was completed in 2019.

Construction of the City’s new public library was completed in 2019.

The paving of Orange Avenue from Spring St. to Hill St. was completed in 2019.

The review of recycled water service to View Park is ongoing.

Four Capital Improvement Program projects initiated in 2019 and that are ongoing are as follows (Implementation Program #46):

Engineering design and construction management support for the PCH & Junipero Traffic Signal Upgrades.

Engineering design for the E. 20th Street & Redondo Avenue Traffic Signal.

Engineering design and construction management support for the Orange Avenue Curb Ramp Upgrades.

The City entered into a contract services agreement with Harn R/O Systems, Inc. to provide routine maintenance on membranes in the nano-filtration treatment system for the City’s Well No. 9 water. The membranes filter tiny particulates from the water; this helps maintain the system at operating thresholds (Implementation Program #48 and #49).

Spring Street Project Management, Planning and Environmental Document, and Plans, Specifications, and Estimates Phase project.

Policy 2.6: Encourage the development of oil field areas through the removal or relocation of wells and pipelines, or with site plan designs that encourage the joint use of land for oil production and other urban uses while maintaining essential access to petroleum resources.

The City continued regular maintenance and landscaping inspections at individual well sites outside the drill sites (Implementation Program #37).

See Policy 1.10 above regarding Oil and Gas Code implementation (Implementation Program #42).

The City Council granted a one-year extension for Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. (SHP) Conditional Use Permit (CUP 97-03) for seven consolidated drill sites to allow the

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existing sites to continue their oil and gas storage, processing, and shipping operations, and a gas turbine facility until 6/30/20 (Implementation Program #37).

The Planning Commission approved Parcel Map Waiver 19-01, to allow the subdivision of one 292,732 SF commercial parcel into two separate parcels to isolate an existing oil operation drill site, resulting in a total of seven parcels at the Gateway Center located on the north side of E. Spring Street between Atlantic and California Avenues within the Commercial Corridor Specific Plan (SP-6) zoning district (Implementation Program #34).

The City entered into a Contract Services Agreement with Walker Engineering, Inc. for petroleum engineering consulting services, to provide as-needed specialized petroleum engineering consulting services. Typical services may include advice relative to oil and gas operations in the City of Signal Hill as well as consultations on proposed development near active or over abandoned wells and implementation of best practices with respect to Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources regulations and requirements (Implementation Program #37).

Goal 3: Assure a safe, healthy, and aesthetically pleasing community for residents and businesses. Policy 3.1: Mitigate traffic congestion and unacceptable levels of noise, odors, dust, and glare which affect residential areas and sensitive receptors.

The City closed 39 code enforcement cases in 2019 (Implementation Programs #2 and #36).

The City conducted an annual review of 52 properties with Conditional Use Permits and found them to be in substantial compliance with their approved conditions (Implementation Program #36).

City staff approved a modification of the design standard for exterior lighting in the Auto Center Specific Plan Zoning District to allow the replacement of the current lighting fixtures with energy efficient LED lights (Implementation Programs #34 and #41).

The Planning Commission selected the property at 2201 Westwind Way as the recipient of a Beautification Award (Implementation Program #56).

The City released a Request for Proposals for the public art piece for the design, fabrication, and installation of a public art piece to be installed on the retaining wall of the outdoor patio at the Signal Hill Public Library (Implementation Program #44).

Community Development Block Grant funding assisted with the Calbrisas Park Playground Equipment, Surface Replacement and ADA access project, which was completed in February 2019 (Implementation Program #9).

Policy 3.2: Enhance the interface between existing and future development and oil production activities to protect the access to the resource while mitigating adverse impacts of oil field operations within an urban area.

See Policy 1.10 bullets above regarding Oil and Gas Code implementation (Implementation Program #42).

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Policy 3.3: Ensure a sensitive transition between commercial or industrial uses and residential uses by means of such techniques as buffering, landscaping, and setbacks.

The City continues to implement Site Plan and Design Review measures to review all design, landscaping, setbacks and buffering methods between uses for all development projects (implementation Program #11).

Policy 3.4: Promote mixed-use development and ensure compatible integration of adjacent uses to minimize conflicts. Policy 3.5: Encourage the elimination of nonconforming uses and buildings and limit the reuse of nonconforming buildings to less intensive uses more compatible with the underlying zoning.

No new trucking yards were approved. Existing trucking yards remained compliant (Implementation Programs #2 and #38).

See Policy 3.1 above for code enforcement cases. Policy 3.6: Provide for undesirable or hazardous commercial or industrial uses while avoiding concentrating those uses in close proximity to schools or residential neighborhoods, and ensure adequate monitoring of those uses, which involve hazardous materials to avoid industrial accidents, chemical spills, fire, and explosions.

The City adopted the most current 2019 editions of California Building Codes. The 2019 California Fire Code is also in effect and will be formally adopted once the County of LA Fire Department finalizes their local additions (Implementation Program #50).

The City celebrated the 2019 National Building and Safety month by facilitating a student tour of the library construction project and highlighted the activity with a presentation to the Planning Commission (Implementation Programs #44 and #50).

The Building Department continues to address building code violations through the code enforcement program (Implementation Programs #2 and #36).

See Policies 1.10 and 2.6 above for Oil and Gas Code compliance. Policy 3.7: Maintain and enhance the quality of residential neighborhoods.

The City continued to implement the Street Tree Ordinance and maintained an inventory of City-owned trees (Implementation Program #33 and #45).

The City celebrated National Planning Month which had the theme “Planning for Infrastructure That Benefits All” with a student participation activity. Community Development partnered with Community Services and students in the City’s After-School Recreation Club to design development scenarios for a vacant parcel in the City, and show how their design would tie into existing infrastructure (Implementation Program #46).

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The City prepared for the 2020 Census by reviewing address files and adding new residential units created since the last Census effort as well as reviewing the City’s boundaries (Implementation Program #59).

The City presented a Sustainability Award to HARBRO Emergency Services and Restoration, for the installation of two solar carports at 2750 Signal Parkway (Implementation Program #56).

See Policies 1.2 and 2.2 for SPDR of residential developments.

See Policy 3.11 below for public park and City facilities maintenance and beautification items.

See Policies 1.11 and 2.3 above for the City’s View Policy, as well as the City Library view details.

Policy 3.8: Promote the rehabilitation, revitalization, or replacement of deteriorating residential properties, if necessary, without threatening the security and comfort of residents.

See Policies 1.10 and 2.6 above for Oil and Gas Code compliance.

See Policies 1.2 and 2.2 for SPDR of residential developments.

See Policy 3.11 below for public park and City facilities maintenance and beautification items.

Policy 3.9: Safeguard residential neighborhoods from intrusion by nonconforming and disruptive uses.

See Policies 1.10 and 2.6 above for Oil and Gas Code compliance.

See Policy 3.1 for closed code enforcement cases.

The City Council authorized the abatement of nuisances and cost recovery to remove large amounts of trash and debris in the front, side, and rear yards that have remained for a year at the single-family residence at 3309 Lemon Avenue (Implementation Programs #2 and #36).

Policy 3.10: Encourage the revitalization and redevelopment of older commercial and industrial areas.

City Staff approved a modification to the design standard for exterior lighting in the Auto Center Specific Plan (SP-4) zoning district to replace current lighting fixtures with LED (Implementation Programs #34 and #41).

The Planning Commission approved SPDR 19-09 to allow remodel of existing buildings, demolition of an accessory building and screening wall, and modification of an the existing sign program for EchoPark Automotive, at the former MINI auto dealership at 2998 Cherry Avenue in the Auto Center Specific Plan (SP-4) zoning district (Implementation Program #41).

The City Council approved a ZOA 19-03 listing business support service center (shipping, printing, copying, mailbox rental, and supplies) as a permitted use in the Town Center East Specific Plan (SP-1) zoning district (Implementation Program #61).

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Policy 3.11: Maintain and improve, where necessary, the City's infrastructure and facilities.

The City entered into a Contract Services Agreement with the Conservation Corps of Long Beach to provide maintenance support services to the Public Works Department (Implementation Program #55).

The City executed Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement between Excel Paving Inc. to support maintenance of City streets, including portions of Orange Avenue and other street sections that had deteriorated due to winter storms (Implementation Program #46).

Community Development Block Grant funding assisted with the Calbrisas Park Playground Equipment, Surface Replacement and ADA access project, which was completed in February 2019 (Implementation Program #9).

Construction was completed for the Signal Hill electrical vehicle charging stations in the upper Civic Center parking lot, with partial funding from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee and the South Coast Air Quality Management District AB2276 (Implementation Programs #35 and #60).

The City continued to work with the City of Long Beach to facilitate the use of Long Beach’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure to beta test 260 newly installed smart water meters which will allow customers to view their actual water use in close to real time (Implementation Program #55).

The design for the replacement of the City’s fuel canopy at the City’s Maintenance Yard was completed and approved and funding options to construct the canopy commenced (Implementation Program #46).

The City Council adopted Resolution No. 2019-02-6309 amending the Fiscal Year 2019-20 budget to incorporate a list of projects funded by SB 1 – The Road Repair and Accountability Act (Implementation Program #60).

The City Council authorized purchase of five replacement vehicles as well as appropriation to upgrade the police vehicles with six-cylinder Eco-Boost engines to improve fuel efficiency (Implementation Programs #60 and #62).

The City entered into an Agreement to provide administrative services to the Central Basin Watermaster Water Rights Panel (Implementation Program #60).

The City Council formed a subcommittee to review the cost to provide water service and develop recommendations for any necessary water rate adjustments (Implementation Program #46).

The City Council adopted a resolution appointing a member and alternate(s) to the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority Governing Board (Implementation Program #60).

The City Council appointed Director of Public Works to serve on the Central Basin Watermaster Water Rights Panel (Implementation Program #60).

A subcommittee appointed by the City Council has reviewed a preliminary financial analysis performed to understand the current and forecasted cost of Water Department operations and the revenues generated to support those operations (Implementation Program #60).

The Finance and Public Works Departments conducted a workshop to present the analysis and water rate adjustment brought forward by the subcommittee. The

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purpose of the workshop was to obtain input from the City Council and community. Direct staff to prepare a resolution to set a date to conduct a Proposition 218 Protest Hearing (Implementation Program #60).

The City executed Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with MCM Management Co. to provide continued project management services relating to the Los Cerritos Channel Sub-basin 4 Stormwater Infiltration Project No. 111 (Implementation Program #62).

The City adopted the Urban Water Management Urban Water Management Plan and submitted it to the Department of Water Resources (Implementation Programs #48 and #49).

The City Council adopted a resolution to amend the Signal Hill Municipal Code Section 13.04.130, Establishing Rates for Water Delivered through the City’s distribution system. Water rate increases will be 15% in 2020 and 2021, 12% in 2022, and 7.5% in 2023 and 2024. Proposition 218 allows rates to be increased for up to five years through a public hearing process. Proposition 218 Protest Hearing for January 14, 2020 (Implementation Program #60).

Policy 3.12: Encourage and promote high quality design and physical appearance in all development projects.

The Planning Commission conducted a preliminary review of an 83’ wireless communications facility with enhanced treatment to resemble a palm tree at 1320 E. Hill Street (Implementation Program #34).

The City Council adopted an Ordinance Amending and Replacing Signal Hill Municipal Code Chapter 12.21 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way and Adoption of a Resolution Establishing a Small Wireless Facilities Policy Including Design Standards (Implementation Program #60).

City Staff published the Small Wireless Facilities Policy on the City’s website (Implementation Program #34).

Policy 3.13: Reinforce Signal Hill's image and community identity within the greater Long Beach Metropolitan area.

See Policy 1.11 above for the City Library, View Park, and Calbrisas Park.

The City implemented an informal policy to notify new auto dealerships that the City’s preference is for Signal Hill references to be included on new monument sign(s) at dealerships within the Auto Center Specific Plan (SP-4) zoning district (Implementation Programs #41 and #61).

Policy 3.14: Preserve and enhance the City's special residential character by encouraging the preservation, renovation and relocation of historic structures in low intensity residential development and a harmonious blending of buildings and landscape.

Construction began on a detached ADU at 2477½ Gaviota Avenue on an historic property in the Crescent Heights Historic District with an historic SFD previously renovated by the owner. The owner included design elements for the ADU that complemented the existing SFD (Implementation Program #27)

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Policy 3.15: Improve the image of major highways by use of landscaping, lighting, graphics, and/or other streetscape treatments.

Community Development staff participated in the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) local input survey for the 2020 Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy Plan to promote continued reductions in regional greenhouse gas emissions (Implementation Program #60).

Policy 3.16: Review and revise, as necessary, the City's development standards to improve the quality of new development and protect the public health and safety. Policy 3.17: Promote "smart growth" principles that encourage development that is economically viable, creates a sense of community, and preserves natural resources. Smart growth includes narrower streets, mixed uses, smaller setbacks, open spaces, habitat preserves and parks, infill development and compact commercial centers, and the reuse of brownfields.

The City acquired land located at 1905-1907 E. 21st Street for the purpose of expanding Signal Hill Park (Implementation Program #45).

The City executed a Right-of-Entry permit between the City of Signal Hill and the City of Long Beach related to a property generally located on the west side of Cherry Avenue south of E. Burnett Street for the potential expansion of the future View Park (Implementation Programs #32 and #55).

See Policies 1.11, 1.2, 1.6, 2.1, and 3.16 above for residential and commercial projects, park development and public facilities that have incorporated “smart growth” principles.

The City continued environmental review of a proposed light industrial development project that included installation of soils remediation devices on 8.7 acres located at 2020 Walnut Avenue that formerly housed an oil refinery (Implementation Program #48).

Policy 3.18: Minimize the impacts of storm water runoff to the maximum extent practicable, on the biology, water quality and integrity of natural drainage systems and water bodies.

The City executed a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority for administration and cost sharing for the implementation of the coordinated compliance, monitoring, and reporting plan for the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors Waters Toxic Pollutants Total Maximum Daily Loads (Implementation Programs #48 and #49).

As part of the State’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) stormwater program, maintenance inspections were conducted for all 28 sites captured under the City’s Vacant Parcel Ordinance (VPO). All 28 VPO sites were deemed in compliance for the 2019 rainy season. VPO is part of the Lower Los Angeles River and Los Cerritos Channel Water Management Plans requiring property owners of

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vacant parcels 1.0 acre or more in size to install soil erosion and sediment control measures. Eight of the sites are City-owned, 18 belong to Signal Hill Petroleum, and two are owned by independent parties (Implementation Programs #48 and #49).

The City executed Amendment No. 2 to the Contract Services Agreement with MCM Management Co. to provide continued project management services relating to the Los Cerritos Channel Sub-basin 4 Stormwater Infiltration Project No. 111 (Implementation Programs #48 and #49).

The City received an additional $7.5 million from Los Angeles County Flood Control District to additionally expand the Los Cerritos Channel Sub-basin 4 Stormwater Capture project. A majority of construction activities for Phases 2 and 3 were completed in 2019 (Implementation Programs #48 and #49).

Policy 3.19: Maximize to the extent practicable, the percentage of permeable surfaces to allow more percolation of storm water runoff into the ground.

The City processed a total of eight Low Impact Development (LID) plans (Implementation Programs #48 and #49). Three Full Site LID plans were processed for the following addresses:

o 1375 E 23rd Street: 16 SFDs o 2327 Orange Avenue: Warehouse o 2998 Cherry Avenue: EchoPark Automotive Long Beach tenant

improvements Five Small Site LID plans were processed for the following addresses:

o 1900 Temple Avenue: SFD o 2951 Cherry Avenue: Jimmy E’s Sports Bar & Grill o 2623 Gardena Avenue: Truck Yard o 2477 ½ Gaviota Avenue: ADU o 1350 E Burnett Street: LOVCO

The City’s stormwater consultant also coordinates stormwater enforcement actions and generated 22 Corrective Action Notices and 22 Notices of Violations were issued and resolved (Implementation Programs #48 and #49).

Policy 3.20: Minimize to the extent practicable, the amount of storm water directed to impermeable areas and to the municipal separate storm water system. Build storm water pollution prevention systems into all development projects including maximizing landscaped areas and providing areas for storm water storage and sedimentation.

See Policies 3.18 and 3.19 bullets above for stormwater protection and monitoring details.

Policy 3.21: Require new projects to include permanent controls to reduce storm water pollutant loads from development sites including parking lots to the maximum extent practicable.

In addition to the State LID and the MS4 regulations, the City has a Small Site LID Ordinance which captures additional projects to reduce storm water pollutants

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while still allowing maintenance of existing parking and landscape areas. The City reviewed and approved three Full Site LID plans and five Small Site LID plans in compliance with the Ordinance (Implementation Programs #48 and #49).

Goal 4: Ensure that future land use decisions are the result of sound and comprehensive planning. Policy 4.1: Consider all general plan goals and policies, including those in other general plan elements, in evaluating proposed development projects for general plan consistency.

All projects noted in Policies above are evaluated for consistency with the City’s General Plan, Zoning, and other development and design standards during public and administrative review and approval. Consistency for projects subject to public review is documented by way of adopted resolutions with findings of consistency (Implementation Program #58).

The Planning Commission approved the acquisition of real property at 1905-1907 E. 21st Street for the expansion of Signal Hill Park in conformity with the Signal Hill General Plan (Implementation Program #45).

The City participates annually in the General Plan Annual Review process, submitting comprehensive reports on General Plan progress by April 1 of each year (Implementation Program #58).

Policy 4.2: Maintain consistency between the Land Use Element, the other elements of the general plan, the zoning ordinance, and the Municipal Codes regulations and standards.

See Policy 4.1 bullets above for consistency details.

Policy 4.3: Endeavor to promote public interest in the understanding of the general plan and land use programs.

The Community Development Department maintains and distributes a Neighbor’s Guide to Development which is available to the public and on the City’s website. The document explains the City’s public review process for development projects. The process described includes developer outreach, neighborhood and community meetings and public workshops with the Planning Commission. In 2019 the Planning Commission and City Council held a total of ten public workshops. All are aimed at giving the public the chance to provide comment, ask questions and receive information, prior to any formal decisions being made. During these meetings general plan and land use items are discussed (Implementation Programs #28, #32, #34, and #57).

Staff uses PowerPoint presentations to highlight project data and compliance with land use regulations and General Plan consistency at all public workshops and hearings (Implementation Program #10).

Community Services Department conducted several focus groups in January to determine residents’ current and future recreational needs and the Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The Parks & Recreation Commission has reviewed the

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Draft Plan in 2019. Final edits are being made and City Council will consider approval in 2020 (Implementation Program #10).

Policy 4.4: Encourage citizen participation in planning and the land use decision making process and development of land use programs and policies.

See Policy 4.3 bullets above for public engagement.

The City hosted two community meetings and the City Council received one public presentation on the current state of cannabis regulations and to receive community input on potential regulation of cannabis-related uses in Signal Hill. Attendees had the opportunity to learn and comment on current State law, the City’s current ban, and regulations in Long Beach, State, Long Beach local fees and taxes, and the observations of the City's Proposition 64 Subcommittee (Implementation Programs #60 and #62).

The City entered into a contract with True North Research, Inc. to conduct a community survey to assess the community’s attitude toward cannabis regulation in Signal Hill and appropriate tax levels as well as other options to diversify and grow the City’s revenue base (Implementation Programs #60 and #62).

Policy 4.5: Foster inter-governmental cooperation and coordination in order to maximize the effectiveness of land use policies.

See Policy 3.18, bullets two and three above for the inter-governmental stormwater projects.

Public Works and Planning staff participated in planning and design of an industrial park in Long Beach on the southwest corner of E. Spring Street and Orange Avenue to coordinate access and circulation items for the streets which are located entirely within Signal Hill (Implementation Programs #53 and #55).

Policy 4.6: Develop comprehensive local and regional rather than piecemeal planning solutions and promote long-range solutions to land use issues.

Staff continued to meet and coordinate with the regional Gateway Cities COG, Transportation Advisory Committee, and monthly Directors and City Managers meetings to develop comprehensive and long-range solutions to land use issues (Implementation Program #60).

The City continued to receive information and provide feedback on State and Federal regulations through its active participation in the Gateway Cities COG (Implementation Program #60).

Policy 4.7: Strengthen the framework for effective regional and local planning efforts.

The City Council conducted interviews and completed appointments for Planning, Parks and Recreation, and Civil Service Commissions (Implementation Program #34).

The City participated in ongoing efforts by the Gateway Cities COG to provide accurate data and to provide feedback about various “constraints” to development

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in Signal Hill (e.g. oil wells, earthquake faults, etc.) as related to future Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) numbers for new housing development within the City (Implementation Programs #27 and #28).

The City Council adopted a resolution authorizing submittal of an application for SB 2 Planning Grant Funds to accelerate future production of housing (Implementation Programs #7, #17, #27 and #28).

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2019

Signal Hill

Contact Information

Colleen

Doan

Community Development Director

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Mailing Address

Annual Progress Report January 2020

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Jurisdiction Signal Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT Note: "+" indicates an optional field

Reporting Year 2019 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation

Date

Application

Submitted

Total

Approved

Units by

Project

Total

Disapproved

Units by

Project

Streamlining Notes

2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10

Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name

+Local Jurisdiction

Tracking ID+

Unit Category

(SFA,SFD,2 to

4,5+,ADU,MH)

Tenure

R=Renter

O=Owner

Date

Application

Submitted

Very Low-

Income Deed

Restricted

Very Low-

Income Non

Deed

Restricted

Low-Income

Deed

Restricted

Low-Income

Non Deed

Restricted

Moderate-

Income Deed

Restricted

Moderate-

Income

Non Deed

Restricted

Above

Moderate-

Income

Total PROPOSED

Units by Project

Total

APPROVED

Units by project

Total

DISAPPROVED

Units by Project

(Auto-calculated

Can Be

Overwritten)

Was APPLICATION

SUBMITTED

Pursuant to GC

65913.4(b)?

(SB 35

Streamlining)

Notes+

Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 3 0 0

7148-006-0333269 1/2 Lewis Ave. ADU 19-01

ADU R1/7/2019

1 1 1 NoNo progress 2019.

7216-006-022

2060 Raymond Ave. SPDR 19-08

SFD R 1/10/2019 1 1 1 No Existing substandard SFD

will record lein release for

occupancy upon

completion.7216-016-023

1958 1/2 Dawson ADU 19-02

ADU R 7/22/2019 1 1 1 No

Detached garage room

conversion to 220 SF ADU7214-003-012 0

0

Housing Development Applications Submitted

Table A

Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas

(CCR Title 25 §6202)

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Project Identifier Unit Types Proposed Units - Affordability by Household Incomes

Table A

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Jurisdiction Signal Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTReporting Year 2019 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation Cells in grey contain auto-calculation formulas

Table A2

Annual Building Activity Report Summary - New Construction, Entitled, Permits and Completed Units

2 3 5 6 8

Prior APN+ Current APN Street Address Project Name

+ Local Jurisdiction

Tracking ID+

Unit Category

(SFA,SFD,2 to

4,5+,ADU,MH)

Tenure

R=Renter

O=Owner

Very Low-

Income Deed

Restricted

Very Low-

Income Non

Deed

Restricted

Low- Income

Deed

Restricted

Low- Income

Non Deed

Restricted

Moderate-

Income Deed

Restricted

Moderate-

Income Non

Deed Restricted

Above

Moderate-

Income

Entitlement

Date Approved# of Units issued

Entitlements

Very Low-

Income Deed

Restricted

Very Low-

Income Non

Deed

Restricted

Low- Income

Deed

Restricted

Low- Income

Non Deed

Restricted

Moderate-

Income Deed

Restricted

Moderate-

Income Non

Deed Restricted

Above

Moderate-

Income

Building Permits

Date Issued

Summary Row: Start Data Entry Below 0 0 0 0 0 1 18 19 0 0 0 0 0 1 31/12/2014 2515 Green House Crescent Square SFD O 7/19/2016 01/13/2014 2525 Green House SFD O 7/19/2016 01/14/2014 2535 Green House SFD O 7/19/2016 0

1/15/20142545 Green House

PlaceSFD O 7/19/2016

0



0



0



0



0

1/20/2014 2505 Gaviota Ave. SFD O 7/19/2016 0

1/21/2014 2515 Gaviota Ave. SFD O 7/19/2016 0

1/22/2014 2525 Gaviota Ave. " SFD O 7/19/2016 0

1/23/2014 2535 Gaviota Ave. " SFD O 7/19/2016 0

1/24/2014 1715 Summit Dr. " SFD O 7/19/2016 0

1/25/2014 1725 Summit Dr. " SFD O 7/19/2016 0

1/26/2014 1735 Summit Dr. " SFD O 7/19/2016 0

1/27/2014 1745 Summit Dr. " SFD O 7/19/2016 0

1/28/2014 1755 Summit Dr. " SFD O 7/19/2016 0

1/29/20142532 Quiet Sands

Dr." SFD O 7/19/2016

0


Dr." SFD O 7/19/2016

0


Dr." SFD O 7/19/2016

0

7214-001-0322520 Quiet Sands

Dr." SFD O 7/19/2016

0

7214-001-0332516 Quiet Sands

Dr." SFD O 7/19/2016

0

7214-001-0342512 Quiet Sands

Dr." SFD O 7/19/2016

0

7214-001-035 1750 Summit Dr. " SFD O 7/19/2016 0

7214-001-036 2518 Gaviota Ave. " SFD O 7/19/2016 0

7217-009-016 1900 Temple Ave. SPDR 19-02 SFD O 1 5/15/2018 1

7216-006-0222060 1/2 Raymond

Ave.ADU 18-01 ADU R 1 8/16/2018

1

1 9/19/2018

7217-009-0382819 1/2 E. 19th

St.ADU 18-02 ADU R 1 12/16/2018

1

1 12/17/2018

7148-006-0233233 1/2 Lemon

Ave.ADU 18-03 ADU R 1 10/16/2018

1

1 2/11/2019

7214-003-0122477 1/2 Gaviota

Ave.ADU 18-04 ADU R 1 2/5/2019

1

1 9/6/2019

7216-006-0222060 Raymond

Ave.SPDR 19-08 SFD R 1 5/21/2019

1

1 10/17/2019

7211-030 1375 E. 23rd St. Summerland SPDR 19-01 5+ O 16 6/11/2019

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7216-016-023 1958 1/2 Dawson ADU 19-02 ADU 19-03 ADU R 1 8/5/2019

1

1 8/5/2019


Note: "+" indicates an optional field

Project Identifier

1

Unit Types Affordability by Household Incomes - Completed Entitlement Affordability by Household Incomes - Building Permits

4 7

Table A2

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Streamlining Infill

Housing without Financial

Assistance or Deed

Restrictions

Term of Affordability

or Deed RestrictionNotes

9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21

# of Units Issued

Building Permits

Very Low-

Income Deed

Restricted

Very Low-

Income Non

Deed

Restricted

Low- Income

Deed

Restricted

Low- Income

Non Deed

Restricted

Moderate-

Income Deed

Restricted

Moderate-

Income Non

Deed Restricted

Above

Moderate-

Income

Certificates of

Occupancy or other

forms of readiness

(see instructions)

Date Issued

# of Units

issued

Certificates of

Occupancy or

other forms of

readiness

How many of

the units were

Extremely Low

Income?+

Was Project

APPROVED using

GC 65913.4(b)?

(SB 35

Streamlining)

Y/N

Infill Units?

Y/N+

Assistance Programs

for Each Development

(see instructions)

Deed Restriction

Type

(see instructions)

For units affordable without

financial assistance or deed

restrictions, explain how the

locality determined the units

were affordable

(see instructions)

Term of Affordability or

Deed Restriction (years)

(if affordable in perpetuity

enter 1000)+

Number of

Demolished/Dest

royed Units+

Demolished or

Destroyed

Units+

Demolished/De

stroyed Units

Owner or

Renter+

Notes+

4 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 2 0 0

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N

0 1 6/23/2018 1 N

0 1 6/23/2018 1 N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N

0 1 5/7/2018 1 N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N

0 1 4/23/2018 1 N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N N

0 1 7/20/2018 1 N N

0 1 5/4/2018 1 0 N N

0 0 0 N Y

1 0

0

N

HCD Income Limits chart Based

on calculation of average market

rents and monthly income

required to afford rents (30% of

income)

1 1 12/17/2018 1

0

N N





income)

1 1 8/5/2019 1 N N





income)

1 0 N





income)

1 0 N Y





income)

0 0 N Y





income)

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1 1 8/30/2019 1 N





income)

Housing with Financial Assistance

and/or Deed RestrictionsDemolished/Destroyed UnitsAffordability by Household Incomes - Certificates of Occupancy

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Jurisdiction Signal Hill ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORTReporting Year 2019 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31) Housing Element Implementation


1 3 4

RHNA Allocation

by Income Level2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021

Total Units to

Date (all years)

Total Remaining RHNA

by Income Level

Deed Restricted 44

Non-Deed Restricted

Deed Restricted 27

Non-Deed Restricted

Deed Restricted

Non-Deed Restricted 17 2 1 1

Above Moderate 70 1 3 24 1 3 32 38

169

18 73 3 24 2 4 124 45

Note: units serving extremely low-income households are included in the very low-income permitted units totals


Total RHNA

Total Units

Income Level

Very Low

Low

7

44

This table is auto-populated once you enter your jurisdiction name and current year data. Past year

information comes from previous APRs.

21Moderate

44

27

28

Please contact HCD if your data is different than the material supplied here

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Table B

Regional Housing Needs Allocation Progress

Permitted Units Issued by Affordability

Table B

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Jurisdiction Signal Hill

Reporting Year 2019 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)

1 2 3 4

Name of Program Objective Timeframe in H.E Status of Program Implementation

Adequate Sites ProgramMinimum of 13 housing units for lower

income households12/3/2013

Completed by Dec. 3, 2013 by re-zoning affordable housing site to accommodate

72 units, resulting 78 total lower income units compared to 71 units required by

the Jan. 2014 - Oct. 2021 RHNA.

Second Unit Development

Program20 second units constructed

October 2013-October

2021

In progress: 8/20 Units to date.

In 2014, a bldg. permit was issued for 1 2nd unt at 3242 Cerritos Ave.

In 2015, a building permit was issued for a new duplex at 924 Vernon

Street (an existing SFD was demolished) for a net increase of 1 unit.

In 2016, a building permit was issued for a second unit and a remodel of the

existing SFD at 3347 Brayton Avenue for a net increase of 1 unit.

No second unit permits were issued in 2017.

In 2018, 2 bldg. permits were issued for ADU's at 2819 1/2 E. 19th St. and 2060 1/2

Raymond Ave.

In 2019, 3 bldg. permits were issued for ADU's at 3233 1/2 Lemon Ave., 2477 1/2

Gaviota Ave., and 1958 1/2 Dawson Ave.

No Net Loss ProgramEstablish the evaluation procedure to

monitor housing capacity.June-July 2014

In 2019, all residential units identified in the 2013-2021 Housing Element to

accommodate the City's share of regional planning need remain zoned for

residential uses.

Zoning Ordinance

Amendments to Provide a

Variety of Housing Types

Adopted AmendmentsJanuary 7, 2014 and June-

July 2014

Completed - On Nov. 8, 2016, The City adopted a Reasonable Accommodations

Ordinance to establish procedures to provide relief from the strict application of

zoning and other land use regulations to ensure equal access to housing for

persons with disabilities. On January 23, 2018, the City ammended their

Emergency Shelters Ordinance to more accurately reflect that Emergency Shelters

are allowed in the Commercial General (CG) rather than the Commercial

Residential (CR) zoning district.

Housing Programs Progress Report

Describe progress of all programs including local efforts to remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing as identified in the housing element.

Table D

Program Implementation Status pursuant to GC Section 65583

ANNUAL ELEMENT PROGRESS REPORT

Housing Element Implementation(CCR Title 25 §6202)

Table D

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Section 8 Rental

Assistance for Cost

Burdened Lower Income

Households

55 units for lower income renter

households


2021

Ongoing - The Housing Authority of the County of Los Angeles (HACoLA)

administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Informational

housing assistance links are provided on the City website.

In 2015, there were 56 families receiving housing assistance who reside

in Signal Hill.

In 2016, there were 50 families receiving housing assistance who reside

in Signal Hill.

In 2017, there were 43 families receiving housing assistance who reside in Signal

Hill.


Hill.


Hill.

Hill Street Affordable

Housing Development

72 housing units for lower income

households

ZOA on December 3, 2013;

Development October

2013-October 2021

Completed - The 72 unit workforce housig project was issued a certificate of

occupancy in 2018.

First Time Home Buyer

Assistance5 lower income households


2021

In process - The City does not have money in the affordable housing fund due to

the dissolution of the Signal Hill Redevelopment Agency. In 2017, the City held a

first time home buyers forum to educate and provide financial and real estate

information and contacts to first time home buyers. The City maintains

information about non-city programs on the City's website.

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Outreach Program for

Persons with

Developmental Disabilities

Coordinate with Harbor Regional CenterImplement outreach

components mid-year 2015

In process:

The City is within the Long Beach Harbor Regional Center service area and

disabled residents are eligible for programs and services.

Informational links are posted on the City website.

The Eucalyptus Sea Breeze Manor apartments located in the City were built

using funding through HUD's Section 811 Supportive Housing for the Persons

with Disabilities program. Residency is restricted to persons who earn 50% of the

Area Median Income (AMI) or less. Similar to other rental assistance

programs such as Section 8, residents' rents are based on their income and

the tenant contribution is set at 30% of the tenant's income.

In 2017, representatives from the Regional Housing Authority and City staff,

including the Police Department, conducted an information sharing meeting

to better implement available programs.

In 2018, the City confirmed their local contact with the LBHRC was Nancy Speigel,

Director of Information and Develpment.

In 2019, the City confirmed their local contact with LBHRC was Nancy Speigel,

Director of Information and Development.

Extremely Low Income

Housing Program

Assist 57 extremely low income

households


2021

In 2019, all residential units identified in the 2013-2021 Housing Element to

accommodate the City's share of regional planning need remain zoned for

residential uses.

Zoning Ordinance

Amendments to Remove

Governmental Constraints

on Housing for the

Disabled

Adopted Amendments June-July 2014

In process :

On November 5, 2015, the Community Development Department had a

training session regarding reasonable accommodations on the basis of

disability/handicap. The City also entered into a conciliation

agreement/voluntary compliance agreement for an addition to a existing

residential dwelling.

On Nov. 8, 2016, The City adopted a Reasonable Accommodations Ordinance

to establish procedures to provide relief from the strict application of zoning

and other land use regulations to ensure equal access to housing for persons with

disabilities.

In 2019, the City received one request for reasonable accommodation to install an

elevator in a residence. Staff reviewed the project, but the homeowner did not

pursue the project.

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Zoning Ordinance

Amendments to

Encourage and Facilitate

the Development of

Affordable Housing -

Update Density Bonus

Ordinance (DBO)

Adopted DBO June-July 2014

In 2018, staff began preparation of a draft DBO, which was expected to be

reviewed by the Planning Commission in April or May 2019 and adopted by City

Council in May or June 2019. However, City staff and resources ran short and

DBO law has changed. Therefore, the City will be using their SB2 approved

funding to hire a consultant to prepare a DBO ordinance in 2020.

Annual Housing

Monitoring Program

Monitor height limits and parking

standards as potential constraints


2021

Completed - The City has eliminated the height limit and parking constraints by

approving increased height limits and reduced parking requirements for

housing developments with affordable housing units.

Housing Code

Enforcement Program2-5 new cases per month


2021

Completed and Ongoing -

In 2015, the City closed 58 code enforcement cases.




In 2019, the City closed 39 code enforcement cases.Housing Rehabilitation

Program20 housing units


2021

In 2018, the City continued to monitor the program, but the CalHome

Program did not make funds available for new applications.

Fair Housing Services

Program65 lower-income households


2021

Ongoing - The City provides residents with flyers provided by the Housing

Rights Center and participated in a fair housing training session conducted by the

City Attorney's office in 2015. A second session is anticipated to be

scheduled for 2020.

Energy Conservation

Program

Promote Primer and encourage

weatherization and energy efficient

home improvements


2021

Ongoing - The City implements the most current,2019 CALGreen requirements and

promotes Green Building by providing developers with information on the City's

Green Building policy.

The City's Sustainable City Committee (SCC) also promotes energy conservation

programs through accomplishment of local goals and received two Beacon

Awards for Sustainability in 2018.

A Gold Level Beacon Award for Sustainability Best Practices and a Silver Level

Award for 6% Energy Savings.

In 2019, the SCC has had oversight of the 2020 application for aditional Beacon

awards.

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Jurisdiction Signal Hill

Reporting Year 2019 (Jan. 1 - Dec. 31)

Current Year

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City of Signal Hill 2019 Progress Report Circulation Element Page 1

CIRCULATION ELEMENT The Circulation Element was adopted in 2010. It contains eight goals and 33 implementation programs. The significant achievements for the year 2019 are below. Goal 1: NEW DEVELOPMENT AND REGIONAL COOPERATION Ensure that new development results in the preservation and enhancement of the City’s circulation system. Policy 1.a: Ensure that necessary circulation system enhancements and expansions occur concurrently with new development and are consistent with the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program. Policy 1.b: Require that new development include circulation and utility system improvements, including dedication of land for widening of roadways and pedestrian and bicycle facilities, where appropriate, and construction of new public works facilities reasonably related to the impacts of the development and intended use on the existing systems.

As part of the Site Plan & Design Review process, staff reviewed preliminary plans for a new industrial development at 2550 Orange Avenue within a City designated Traffic Study Area. The Public Works Department’s preliminary comments include a dedication for street improvements and a comprehensive traffic study report to address circulation and access within and adjacent to the project area (Implementation Program #5).

The City approved Conditional Use Permit 19-01, a request to operate an adult day care facility for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at 695 E. 27th Street in the Commercial General (CG) zoning district. The associated remodel of the existing building triggered street improvements as well (Implementation Program #5).

Policy 1.c: Develop and improve the circulation and utility systems by identifying and establishing a range of funding sources.

On May 14, 2019, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Proposition A Fund Exchange Agreement with Long Beach Transit which provides $380,000 in exchange for future bus stop and shelter improvements (Implementation #6).

In 2019, roughly $2M in grant funding from Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration was made available for the City to begin drafting plans for new enhancement lighting, a Class II bike lane, and ADA ramp upgrades along E. Spring Street spanning the entire length of the City’s boundaries (Implementation #22).

Policy 1.d: Limit growth and development when the impacts of growth cannot be mitigated or will overtax the existing systems.

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Policy 1.e: Strengthen the framework for effective regional and local circulation system planning efforts.

Community Development staff participated in the Gateway Cities COG local input survey for the 2020 SCAG Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy Plan to promote continued reductions in regional greenhouse gas emissions (Implementation Program #4).

Policy 1.f: Ensure that new development provides adequate parking for anticipated uses; however, reductions in parking requirements should be considered where alternative modes of transportation or shared parking opportunities exist.

Staff reviewed preliminary plans for renovation of the Target store at 950 E. 23rd Street and construction of new retail pads and a self-storage facility at 3177 California Avenue. As part of the project, the applicant is required to submit a traffic and parking study to address shared parking and circulation (Implementation Program #3).

The City Council approved a designation for a preferential parking zone on the north side of E. Hill Street between Ohio and Temple Avenues (Implementation Program #15).

Policy 1.g: Examine shared parking strategies for developments in mixed-use areas. Policy 1.h: Implement a parking management program for existing and new developments considering parking reductions or shared use parking strategies.

The City Council approved the Summerland Residential Specific Plan (SP-22) for 16 detached single-family dwellings at 1365 and 1387 E. 23rd Street. A requirement for a Parking Management Plan was included in the Conditions of Approval and the Covenants, Conditions, & Restrictions. The plan includes professional management by a third party firm, a system of warnings and fines, vehicle registration for all vehicles, routine periodic inspections, formal semi-annual garage inspections, optional vehicle lifts, pre-paid self-storage, and an anonymous hotline for residents to file reports (Implementation Program #3).

Goal 2: ROADWAYS Provide a safe and efficient roadway system for all users. Policy 2.a: Construct new roadways and improve existing roadways consistent with the classification system for minimum right-of-way widths described in the Official Plan Lines Map.

Staff continued research on inconsistencies between the City’s Official Plan Lines Map and the Circulation Element of the General Plan (Implementation Program #1).

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Policy 2.b: Vacate roadways that are redundant or unnecessary for new development and allow private roadways to reduce short- and long-term maintenance costs.

A street vacation of an underutilized segment of E. 21st Street on the west side of Walnut Avenue is proposed as part of a 151,000 square-foot industrial park project, which will require a Finding of Consistency with the General Plan (Implementation Program #8).

Policy 2.c: Promote proactive and systematic repair and replacement of worn roadways and infrastructure.

Phase I of the City’s Orange Avenue Rehabilitation project was completed, which consisted of a 1 3/4 inch grind and overlay of the existing asphalt. Phase II is pending and will include removal and replacement of curb ramps, and removal and replacement of concrete sidewalks throughout the designated area (Implementation Program #6).

The Public Works Department entered into a contract with a consultant to prepare a long-term Pavement Management Plan to identify, rehabilitate, and extend the life of the pavement in critical condition city-wide. The consultant has completed a report and City Council approval is pending (Implementation Program #6).

The City Council adopted a resolution to incorporate a list of projects funded by Senate Bill (SB) 1 – The Road Repair and Accountability Act for FY 2019-20 (Implementation Program #6).

The City Council approved an Amendment to a Contract Services Agreement for Public Works Services with Excel Paving, Inc., expanding the scope of services and extending the term. The proposed services will support maintenance maintenance of City streets, including portions of Orange Avenue and other street sections that had deteriorated due to winter storms (Implementation Program #6).

Policy 2.d: Coordinate and monitor the physical condition and operation of existing transportation systems by analyzing activity areas and the various transportation links (roadway, pedestrian, bicycle, and others) that connect those activity areas.

The City hired a consultant to prepare an American Disabilities Act (ADA) assessment of pedestrian facilities city-wide. A draft report was completed and staff began working on aligning the ADA report with the pavement management study and the priority list of sidewalk repairs (Implementation Program #6).

Policy 2.e: Consider the implementation of a neighborhood traffic management strategic plan to mitigate traffic impacts to residents without impacting adjacent streets or neighborhoods, and while ensuring that the needs of emergency response, sanitation, and other vehicles are not unduly impeded.

The City’s Traffic Safety Committee, which consists of employees from Public Works, Police, and Administration continued to meet monthly to discuss traffic-

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related items, concerns, and requests throughout the City (Implementation Program #13).

The City of Signal Hill was awarded a $60,000 grant through the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). The Chief of Police is seeking authorization to accept the grant. The grant will be used to offset Police Department costs to participate in public traffic safety education and enforcement events. OTS grant funds are available for use through 9/30/20 (Implementation Program #13).

Policy 2.f: As areas develop or are redeveloped, require the construction of “complete streets” which serve all users of the roadway, including motor vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, and others.

A Traffic Impact Study was prepared for a 151,000 square-foot industrial project, under review, located on Walnut Avenue, between Gundry and Gaviota Avenues, on the north and south sides of E. 21st Street. The industrial project will require inclusion of transportation-related improvements as identified in Signal Hill Municipal Code Section 20.20.075 (Implementation Program #3).

Policy 2.g: Pursue Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), which may include traffic signal synchronization, bus and emergency vehicle priority signals, and the linking of traffic signal timing with traffic volumes, as a cost-effective method of achieving improved circulation system performance. Policy 2.h: Coordinate with the City of Long Beach in the development of an ITS program that is consistent with regional goals in the development and prioritization of projects. Goal 3: PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE CIRCULATION Create a safe and comfortable environment for pedestrians and bicyclists, encouraging the use of these modes of transportation for the majority of shorter trips. Policy 3.a: Promote healthy, energy-efficient, and sustainable living by promoting the expansion of the city trails and walkways system.

The City received $400,000 in additional grant funding from the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, to assist with design and construction of View Park and associated recycled water service. The alignment for the water service was chosen for connection of the recycled water line from the City of Long Beach using the most cost effective and least disruptive solution. Progress on design and architectural plans continued to 90% completion. The plans provide a walking trail to connect residences in the Civic Center and Hilltop neighborhoods to City Hall, the newly constructed Signal Hill Public Library, Signal Hill Park, and the Town Center East commercial retail center (Implementation Program #19).

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Policy 3.b: Preserve existing public access to the trails system to promote recreational walking and hiking, fitness, and alternative modes of transportation.

The City’s website includes maps of designated walkways and trails citywide, as well as the Hilltop trail system, which are accessible online for the public to download (Implementation Program #19).

Policy 3.c: Support the conversion of the former Pacific Electric Railway right-of-way along the southwestern border of the city into a pedestrian and bicycle path. Policy 3.d: Coordinate with the City of Long Beach to ensure that current and future pedestrian and bicycle facilities are properly linked at city boundaries.

The City conducted several coordination meetings with City of Long Beach staff and Signal Hill Petroleum to accommodate Long Beach’s mobility element identifying Orange Avenue as a bicycle route (Implementation Program #22).

The City pursued securing funding through the Caltrans Active Transportation Program (ATP) for the Spring Street Bicycle Lane Gap Closure Project on Spring Street (Implementation Program #22).

Policy 3.e: Require the construction of sidewalks on streets abutting new residential and commercial development.

The City Council approved plans for a 16-unit detached single-family project at 1375 E. 23rd Street which included Public Works’ requirement of a 17.5’ dedication for street improvements. Street improvement plans are under review (Implementation Program #5).

The City Council approved Conditional Use Permit 19-01 authorizing operation of an adult day care facility for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at 695 E. 27th Street in the Commercial General (CG) zoning district. The associated remodel of the existing building triggered street improvements, specifically construction of a new sidewalk and other related street improvements (Implementation Program #5).

Policy 3.f: Require the construction of a trails system to connect buildings, parks, and schools to each other, to the street, and to transit facilities. Policy 3.g: Prioritize pedestrian and bicycle projects that help meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Construction was completed for the CalBrisas Park Playground Equipment and Surface Replacement Project to upgrade ADA access for residents with mobility limitations (Implementation Program #19).

Policy 3.h: Participate in the Safe Routes to School program.

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Policy 3.i: Coordinate pedestrian and bicycle linkages to the Metro Blue Line with the City of Long Beach.

Goal 4: PUBLIC TRANSIT Maintain and enhance the City's public transportation network, increasing its role as a critical element for mobility in the area. Policy 4.a: Encourage a wide range of responsive and accessible public transportation alternatives to the automobile.

The City Council authorized the City Manager to retain the services of Disability Access Consultants to prepare an ADA Self-Evaluation and an ADA Transition Plan (Implementation Program #25).

The City utilized Proposition A revenues for transportation-related programs including programs provided by the Long Beach Public Transportation Company including Dial-A-Lift, Fixed Route Bus services, and Dial-A-Taxi services (Implementation Program #25).

Policy 4.b: Support increased transit service frequency and capital improvements to serve high-density employment, commercial, residential, and mixed-use areas. Policy 4.c: Support improvements to transit facilities that enhance the quality of transit service by providing real-time information, seating, shade structures, and other features.

The Public Works Department entered into an agreement with Long Beach Transit to provide transit operational support services to the City and to construct and install bus stop and bus shelter improvements citywide (Implementation Program # 26).

Goal 5: GOODS MOVEMENT Permit safe and efficient goods movement to support regional commerce and industry, while minimizing undesirable impacts on Signal Hill residents. Policy 5.a: Evaluate proposed projects on the I-405 and I-710 freeways to determine if significant impacts from increased truck traffic will result on roadways in Signal Hill. Policy 5.b: Identify appropriate routes for trucks serving industrial, commercial, and mixed-use activity areas, discouraging truck traffic from entering residential neighborhoods.

A truck circulation plan was submitted and approved by Public Works for the proposed 151,000 square-foot industrial project at 2020 Walnut Avenue (Implementation Program #28).

Goal 6: UTILITIES Provide safe, efficient, and environmentally friendly utilities systems and pipelines.

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Policy 6.a: Maintain essential access to petroleum resources by preserving pipeline facilities, where appropriate. Policy 6.b: Concurrent with development of vacant land or with substantial reconstruction of existing development, encourage the relocation of overhead utility systems to underground systems, where appropriate and feasible.

The City received $400,000 in additional grant funding from the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, to assist with design and construction of View Park and associated recycleded water service. Progress on design and architectural plans continued to 90% completion. The City’s consultant, MBI, began potholing and surveying to verify the location of utility lines to accommodate the water system and the bid process for construction was initiated (Implementation #29).

Construction activities at Richard D. Browning High School were completed in July 2019 and implemented street improvements that included the undergrounding of overhead utilities on E. Hill Street (Implementation Program #29).

Policy 6.c: Encourage the development of infrastructure that supports new power generating sources, such as solar and wind energy.

Construction was completed of the Signal Hill Electrical Vehicle Charging stations in the upper Civic Center parking lot, with partial funding from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee and the South Coast Air Quality Management District AB2276 (Implementation Program #31).

Consistent with State-mandated regulations, the City offers expedited review of EV chargers and rooftop solar projects (Implementation Program #31).

Goal 7: TRANSPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT Reduce single-occupant vehicle travel by establishing Transportation Demand Management (TDM) programs. Policy 7.a: Encourage major traffic generators to develop and implement TDM programs. Policy 7.b: Encourage major traffic generators to provide transit subsidies, bicycle facilities (including showers/changing rooms), alternative work schedules, ridesharing opportunities, telecommuting options, and preferential parking for carpools. Policy 7.c: Implement TDM programs for City employees. Policy 7.d: Encourage proposed development projects to integrate features and facilities that support alternative modes of transportation. Policy 7.e: Consider TDM programs with achievable trip reduction goals as partial mitigation for project traffic impacts. Where TDM programs are used as a project mitigation, penalties should be instituted to prevent programs from being reduced in scope or eliminated after the project is constructed.

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Goal 8: SUSTAINABILITY Minimize the environmental impact of transportation systems in Signal Hill. Policy 8.a: Encourage infill of vacant lots close to transportation, municipal facilities, and shopping opportunities to maximize the use and efficiency of the existing circulation system with high-density and/or high-FAR development encouraging the use of alternative modes of transportation, which will help reduce total vehicular trips. Policy 8.b: Promote mixed-use development to reduce the expansion of the roadway system and minimize maintenance costs.

City staff engaged in long-range planning discussions with Signal Hill Petroleum, the City’s largest property owner, regarding potential future development of mixed-use commercial and high density residential projects on multiple sites throughout the City to accommodate the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 516 units over the cycle’s eight year period (Implementation Program #4).

Policy 8.c: Encourage the development of mixed-use and high-density projects near bus routes, particularly those serving the Metro Blue Line.

City staff engaged in planning discussions with the owner of the vacant property at 3527 Pacific Coast Highway, regarding the possibility of future development of a mixed-use commercial and high density residential project to accommodate the 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 516 units over the cycles eight year period. This vacant property is within close proximity to multiple bus stops (Implementation Program #4).

Policy 8.d: Consider reducing transportation impact fees for mixed-use projects near major transit corridors that offer extensive facilities and programs that will reduce vehicle miles traveled.

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City of Signal Hill 2019 Progress Report Environmental Resources Element Page 1

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES ELEMENT The Environmental Resources Element was last updated on February 16, 1988. The Parks and Recreation Master Plan was last updated in December 1989. A Draft Parks and Recreation Master Plan was prepared and City Council will consider approval in 2020. The Environmental Resources Element contains seven goals and 38 implementation programs. The significant achievements for the year 2019 are below: Goal 1: Maintain and enhance the identity and aesthetic quality of Signal Hill as a City with striking view potential, and a City that is carefully managing its transition from resource extraction to balanced land uses. Policy 1.1: Protect views both to and from the Hill and other scenic features. This will extend to all new development, and to major rebuilding and additions.

Four projects were reviewed under the City’s View Policy and Site Plan and Design Review (SPDR) Regulations as follows (Implementation Program #2):

o 1939 Temple Avenue: View Notice o 2750 E. 20th Street: View Notice and Extension o 2750 E. 20th Street: Second View Notice o 2250 Ohio Avenue: View Notice

The City received $400,000 in additional grant funding from the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy, to assist with design and construction of View Park and associated recycled water service. The alignment for the water service was chosen for connection of the recycled water line from the City of Long Beach using the most cost effective and least disruptive solution. Progress on design and architectural plans continued to 90% completion. The park will provide views of the Pacific Ocean and Long Beach coastline (Implementation Program #3).

Construction was completed of the City Library which includes a 4,000 square-foot (SF) terrace patio that provides views of the Long Beach coastline and Rancho Palos Verdes (Implementation Program #3).

Policy 1.2: Design a greenbelt system that includes landscaped entranceways to the City, and landscaped medians and parkways on City streets. The greenbelt system should be linked to the civic center as a community focal point, the City’s park system, bicycle and pedestrian trail system, active and passive open space, with consideration given to developing guidelines to integrate the system with private open space.

See Policy 1.1 above for View Park.

The City is working on securing funding from Caltrans’s Active Transportation Program (ATP) for the Spring Street Bicycle Lane Gap Closure Project (Implementation Program #4).

Policy 1.3: Develop design guidelines and themes that can be utilized throughout the City, and that are integrated with the greenbelt system, public signage, street furniture, public buildings, and similar facilities.

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The City received $400,000 in additional grant funding from the Rivers and Mountains Conservancy to assist with design and construction of View Park and associated recycled water service. Progress on design and architectural plans continued to 90% completion and will incorporate a design theme for signage that is consistent with existing civic projects around the City (Implementation Program #10).

The City Library was completed with an architectural design theme that pays homage to the City’s rich oil history (Implementation Program #16).

The City Council adopted an Ordinance amending and replacing Signal Hill Municipal Code Chapter 12.21 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way and adoption of a resolution establishing a Small Wireless Facilities Policy including design standards for small wireless facilities located in the public right-of-way (Implementation Program #5).

Policy 1.4: Protect and enhance the natural topography that exists in the City.

See Policy 1.1 above for View Park. Goal 2: Maintain and enhance the City’s unique cultural, aesthetic, and historic areas. Policy 2.1: Protect and enhance the State Historical Landmark at the Alamitos Well Site #1. Policy 2.2: Protect and enhance architectural resources in the City consistent with their significance and importance. Develop ways of encouraging these resources to remain intact as the City grows and develops. Goal 3: Provide and maintain a variety of parks and recreational facilities, both passive and active that will be conveniently located throughout the community. Policy 3.1: Provide parkland and recreational facilities in neighborhoods of the City currently not served with such facilities.

The City Council authorized the purchase and sale of property at 1905-1907 E. 21st Street for the purpose of expanding Signal Hill Park (Implementation Programs #9 and #10).

The City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a Right-of-Entry Permit between the City of Signal Hill and the City of Long Beach for the purpose of expansion of View Park (Implementation Program #3).

The City received an additional $400,000 in grant funding from the Rivers and Mountains Conversancy to use toward the View Park Project (Implementation Program #13).

Policy 3.2: Ensure accessibility of local and regional parklands of all types to all users, including the young, the elderly and the handicapped.

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Construction was completed for the CalBrisas Park playground equipment and surface replacement project to upgrade ADA access for residents with mobility limitations (Implementation Program #11).

Policy 3.3: Provide (within economic capabilities) as full a range of activities as possible, including active and passive recreations, biking, walking, jogging, picnicking and “viewing.”

The City hosted special events throughout the year including (Implementation Program #14):

o Spring Fest (April 20). o Ellen Ward Community Yard Sale (May 4). o Summer Concerts (July & August). o 29th Annual Signal Hill Car Show (August 4). o Hounds on the Hill (September 21). o Halloween Carnival (October 26). o Tree Lighting Ceremony (December 4). o Cookies with Santa (December 7).

The City’s Community Services Department offered: o Team sports activities for residents. o Local excursions for active adults and families.

The Parks and Recreation Master Plan consultant for the Community Services Department held multiple public forum workshops and distributed surveys to residents to gather feedback about the public’s preference on the future needs for parks and recreation amenities in Signal Hill (Implementation Program #4).

Policy 3.4: Coordinate with Long Beach Unified School District to ensure the availability of school recreational facilities for public recreation after school hours.

The City provided an After School Recreation Club (ARC) program to 70 elementary school students daily (Implementation Program #17). Activities for Annual Building and Planning Months included:

o In recognition of National Building Safety month the Senior Building Inspector and Community Development Administrative Assistant hosted an activity geared to the theme which was “No Code, No Confidence.” Staff invited students from the After-School Recreation Club to tour the Signal Hill Library during construction to highlight methods used to implement the building code.

o In recognition of National Planning month, Community Development partnered with Community Services and students in the City’s After-School Recreation Club to host an activity geared to the theme which was “Planning for Infrastructure That Benefits All”. Staff invited students to design ideas for development of a vacant parcel in the City, and show how their ideas could tie into existing infrastructure.

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Policy 3.5: Coordinate with the Long Beach Parks and Recreation Department on park and recreation planning to ensure that all users of these facilities in both cities are well served.

The Community Services Department assisted in facilitating the Summer Movies in the Park program in coordination with Long Beach Parks Recreation. Two movies were hosted at Signal Hill Park and one movie was hosted at Reservoir Park (Implementation Program #18).

Signal Hill youth participated in the Youth Sports League which was facilitated by Long Beach’s Parks, Recreation, and Marine Department (Implementation Program #18).

Goal 4: Manage the production of economically valuable resources in the City to achieve a balance between current market forces and long-term community values. Policy 4.1: Improve the interface between oil production activities and urban development, both for existing and new projects.

As a part of the City’s annual inspection of properties with an active CUP, staff inspected Signal Hill Petroleum’s seven oil well drill sites to confirm that the sites are in good condition in relation to the landscaping, fence screening, general maintenance, and equipment (Implementation Program #19).

In 2019, the City conducted a total of 225 inspections of active wells, and issued three well discovery permits, three Leak test permits, and one Methane Assessment permit (Implementation Program #19).

The City continues regular maintenance and landscape inspections at individual well sites (Implementation Program #19).

Policy 4.2: Encourage the development and production of natural resources that are demanded by the market, and that release land for urban uses at a reasonable and controlled rate.

See Policy 4.3 below for Signal Hill Petroleum’s seven consolidated drill sites.

Policy 4.3: Require the restoration and reuse of land no longer necessary or economical for oil-production activities.

Signal Hill Petroleum, Inc. (SHP) has a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for seven consolidated drill sites. The CUP allows oil and gas production at the seven sites, as well as storage, processing, and transport of products. No new oil wells are allowed to be established outside of the drill sites. City Council approved a one-year time extension of Conditional Use Permit 97-03, with a new expiration date of June 30, 2020, to allow for refinement of citywide development plans for properties outside of the drill sites (Implementation Program #19).

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Policy 4.4: Minimize and eliminate where feasible the adverse environmental impact of resource-production activities. Also provide adequate setback and open space where oil-production activities continue adjacent to urban development.

See Policies 4.1 and 4.3 above for SHP’s seven consolidated drill sites and citywide well inspections.

Goal 5: Ensure minimal degradation to the physical environment from development or operational activities and require restoration of the environment where degradation has occurred. Policy 5.1: Cooperate and participate in regional air quality management plans, programs and enforcement measures.

Construction of the Signal Hill Electrical Vehicle charging stations in the upper Civic Center parking lot was completed. The City received funding from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee and the South Coast Air Quality Management District AB 2276 for the project (Implementation Program #24).

The City’s Public Works Fleet Division replaced an existing Vehicle In-Ground Lift at the City Yard. The lift is used to assist with the maintenance of over 75 City vehicles (Implementation Program #24).

Policy 5.2: Protect water quality and conserve water supplies through reducing and eliminating contamination from industrial operations or resource development activities. Cooperate and participate in regional air quality management plans, programs and enforcement measures.

Vacant Parcel Ordinance maintenance inspections were conducted on all 28 sites for compliance during the 2019 rainy season. All eight City sites complied, two independent parties installed their devices and a few of the 18 sites controlled by Signal Hill Petroleum required maintenance to their stormwater devices. It is important to stress that this is a dynamic process and the devices require regular maintenance (Implementation Program #23).

The City continued to work with the City of Long Beach to facilitate the use of Long Beach’s Advanced Metering Infrastructure to beta test 260 newly installed smart water meters which will allow customers to view their actual water use in close to real time (Implementation Program #25).

Using funding from multiple grant sources, a majority of construction activities for Phases One through Three of the Los Cerritos Sub-basin 4 Stormwater Capture Project (SCP) which serves to meet Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) requirements by capturing and diverting stormwater flow from a drainage area of approximately 2,000 acre-feet were completed (Implementation Program #25).

The City Council adopted an Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP). Under the UWMP Planning Act, the City is mandated to assess the long-term reliability of its water sources once it is determined to serve more than 3,000 urban connections.

The City entered into a Memorandum of Understanding for the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors waters toxic pollutants TMDL.

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The MOU is between the City and the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority for administration and cost sharing of the Harbors Waters Toxic Pollutants TMDL compliance monitoring and reporting plan (Implementation Program #25).

The City issued a total of 22 Corrective Action Notices and Notices of Violations (NOVs) were issued and resolved in 2019 (Implementation Program #25).

The City processed a total of 8 Low Impact Development Plans including three (3) Full LIDs and five (5) Small Site LIDs as follows (Implementation Program #25):

Full LIDs o 1375 E. 23rd Street: 16 SFDs o 2327 Orange Avenue: Warehouse o 2998 Cherry Avenue: Echo Park Long Beach tenant improvement Small Site LID o 1900 Temple Avenue: SFD o 2951 Cherry Avenue: Jimmy E’s Sports Bar & Grill o 2623 Gardena Avenue: Truck Yard o 2477 ½ Gaviota Avenue: ADU o 1350 E. Burnett Street: LOVCO

Policy 5.3: Eliminate the unsafe storage, use and transport of hazardous industrial and commercial chemicals and substances through regulation, planning and development review processes.

The City performed 126 Industrial Waste and Industrial Waste/NPDES inspections and the City issued 23 Industrial Waste permits in 2019 (Implementation #29).

Policy 5.4: Reduce and eventually eliminate current environmental degradation in all areas of the city. Require restoration of the environment in these areas where it is subsequently degraded. Goal 6: Ensure and protect the public safety in natural hazard areas. Policy 6.1: Regulate development to protect the public health, safety and general welfare where studies indicate hazards due to earthquake faults, unstable soils or steep slopes. Where needed, maintain such lands in public or private open space uses. Restrict the proximity of buildings to existing oil production uses or petroleum storage facilities that present a high risk of explosion or fire. Goal 7: Maintain and provide information to the community on environmental problems, opportunities, progress and issues. Policy 7.1: Disseminate information about the values of alternative energy technology, including use of solar energy in Signal Hill.

City Staff provided regular updates to the City Council and the Sustainable City Committee on the progress of the library, including highlights of the green features

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such as: rooftop solar panels, Low Impact Development (LID) plan, EV charging stations, and drought tolerant landscaping (Implementation Program #38).

The Planning Commission approved use of more energy efficient lighting fixtures at the Signal Hill Auto Center (Implementation Program #36).

The Sustainable City Committee (SCC) and staff awarded five residential Sunshine Awards for solar installations, two residential and one commercial Kickin’ Gas Award for EV charging stations and delivered yard signs announcing the award to recipients and neighbors (Implementation Program #36).

Information was provided to the public about the electrical vehicle charging stations in the City Hall Upper Level Parking lot through newsprint, the City website, and social media (Implementation Program #38).

Installation of the EV chargers in the City Hall upper parking lot is complete, and the charger is operational. The EV Policy allows that future charger fees could be different but for now the fees are: $.55/KWH until fully charged (estimated amount to full charge varies from vehicle to vehicle depending on the capacity of the battery and charge rate) then a 30 min. grace period followed by a $2.50/hr. penalty charge (Implementation Program #38).

As part of a Joint Program with Southern California Edison, the City completed an energy efficient street light conversion program by upgrading 1,151 street lights to use light-emitting diode (LED) fixtures (Implementation Program #25).

Policy 7.2: Develop a public information program in conjunction with the oil production industry to explain programs and progress toward improving the resource production/urban development interface.

See Policy 4.3 above for SHP’s seven consolidated drill sites. Policy 7.3: Provide information to the general public on environmental conditions and issues in Signal Hill.

The City posted information about Bulky Item Pick-Up services and procedures on the City web site (Implementation Program #38).

EDCO and the City of Signal Hill sponsored a free paper shredding, e-waste collection, and mulch event on Saturday, May 18, 2019, from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the EDCO Recycling and Transfer Facility (Implementation Program #38).

The SCC reviewed the Sustainability Report prepared by EDCO which highlights their company’s multiple facilities, services, and practices for reducing waste, energy use, and for increasing the efficiency of their services. Staff requested for EDCO personnel to present highlights at a future SCC meeting (Implementation Program #36).

The City continued to post and distribute notices on monthly average water usage which remained at an average 11% reduction from 2013-2014 monitoring period average which met the 12% conservation goal. Based on current data from US Drought Monitor, the City of Signal Hill was classified under the “moderate drought” category at the end of 2019. The City continued to post and distribute public notices of the importance of water conservation efforts (Implementation Program #36).

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The City remained at a Level 1 Water Conservation restriction and enforced the following limitations via educational door hangers, water conservation letters, and the City website (Implementation Program #38):

o Limits on Watering Days. Watering or irrigating of any lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to the following three days per week: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. This provision does not apply to landscape irrigation systems that exclusively use very-low flow drip type irrigation systems if no emitter produces more than one gallon of water per hour. Automated landscape irrigation systems may only be operated on other days for very short periods of time, such as ten minutes, or as reasonably required for the express purpose of adjusting or repairing a landscape irrigation system.

o Obligation to Fix Leaks, Breaks, or Malfunctions. All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing or distribution system must be repaired within seventy-two hours of notification by the City unless other arrangements are made with the City.

o Limits on Filling Ornamental Lakes or Ponds. Filling or re-filling ornamental lakes or ponds is prohibited, except to the extent necessary to sustain aquatic life that has been actively managed or cared for within the ornamental lake or pond, prior to the City declaring a supply shortage level pursuant to this chapter.

o Other Prohibited Uses. The City may implement other prohibited water uses as determined by the City after providing notice to the City's water customers.

o Exemptions to Level 1 Shortage Restrictions: Watering with a hand-held hose or a refillable watering vessel, such

as a bucket or a tree irrigator is allowed at any time on any day of the week.

Drip irrigation systems with emitters of less than two gallons per hour capacity are exempt from duration and day of week restrictions due to increased efficiency.

Soaker hoses or automatic tree bubblers may be used to water trees so long as watering is done under the dripline of the tree canopy.

Watering a vegetable garden with a soaker hose is exempt from the watering limitations.

o In response to drought conditions, and in compliance with the City State Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO), for new development, the City reported on implementation measures for development reviewed under the ordinance for the year (Implementation Program #25). In the annual report, the following project was reported in 2019:

The City public library WELO compliant landscape plan was installed.

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City of Signal Hill 2019 Progress Report Safety Element Page 1

SAFETY ELEMENT The Safety Element was last updated in November 2016. It contains three goals and 31 implementation programs. The significant achievements for the year 2019 are below. Goal 1: PREVENTION Strive to prevent man-made disasters and minimize the potential for natural disasters to impact the community. Policy 1.a: Maintain a high level of interjurisdictional cooperation and communication on emergency planning and management.

The City’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) was reviewed and revised to remain current with Standardized Emergency Management System (SEMS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) requirements, as well as the 2019 National Response Framework and the 2015 National Preparedness Goal (2nd Edition). Changes to the activation levels were made to follow new Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and California Governor's Office of Emergency Services standards. An Emergency Operations Center (EOC) resource guide was created as a tool to support the City’s EOP. The resource guide assists EOC responders on guidelines and procedures necessary during the beginning of an operational activation period (Implementation Program #2).

An EOC diagram layout was implemented into the EOP to provide a faster level-one activation and encourage open communication within responders during an emergency (Implementation Program #2).

A joint meeting between Signal Hill personnel and Area F’s Disaster Management Area Coordinator was held on 7/18/19 to discuss ways to enhance emergency response coordination and situational awareness between jurisdictions. City staff created a joint page in the cloud-based app, Virtual EOC Interface (VEOCI), to elaborate on emergency planning and management strategies (Implementation Program #2).

Policy 1.b: Design future development located near water storage facilities and below the slope of the Hill to minimize the possibility of damage from flooding or a water storage facility leak or rupture. Policy 1.c: Regulate the location, use, storage, and transportation of hazardous and toxic materials and protect the public from these hazards.

City personnel maintained close contact with all operators of hazardous and potentially hazardous facilities, including Signal Hill Petroleum, the City’s largest petroleum and natural gas operator (Implementation Program #14).

Emergency response personnel followed the current Department of Transportation Emergency Response Guidebook when responding to cleanup of hazardous materials. The County of Los Angeles Fire Department (LA County Fire) maintained primary responsibility of response to hazardous materials, while the City maintained secondary responsibility; however, the City’s response is strictly

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limited to discovery, reporting, and incident isolation only (Implementation Program #16).

Staff continued to follow the 2016 Safety Element, which includes a map that identifies designated evacuation routes within the City for transportation of hazardous and toxic materials (Implementation Program #19).

Policy 1.d: Maintain, revise, and enforce appropriate standards and codes to minimize seismic and geologic risks.

12/10/19 – The City Council approved an ordinance to implement the 2019 Editions of the California Building, Residential, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, and Green Building Standards Codes for all new and existing projects (Implementation Program #1).

The 2019 California Fire Code is in effect and will be formally adopted once LA County Fire finalizes their local additions (Implementation Program #1).

Policy 1.e: Encourage the maintenance or improvement of buildings’ structural integrity to protect residents and preserve communities.

The City’s Water Department staff conducted inspections of water storage facilities on a periodic or “as needed” basis. In 2019, there were no safety violations for water storage facilities within the City (Implementation Program #13).

Policy 1.f: Locate, staff, and equip fire stations to meet established response times. Response time objectives are to be based on national standards. Policy 1.g: Regulate the amount and type of new development in areas susceptible to fire hazards.

Per the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, there are no properties in the City that are located within a Fire Hazard Severity zone.

Policy 1.h: As development and population growth occurs, review service levels and adjust service accordingly to meet the demands of continued growth and development, tourism, and other factors which could change fire-rescue service needs. Policy 1.i: Maintain communications with the Los Angeles County Fire Department to ensure that the department is continually equipped and trained to respond to fires and other emergencies.

For qualifying projects, staff required applicants to first obtain approval from LA County Fire’s Plan Check Division prior to permit issuance. In 2019, the Fire Department completed their review of a commercial tenant improvement project to convert an existing medical office building into a new adult day care facility. Per their determination, the applicant was required to install fire sprinklers (Implementation Program #6).

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LA County Fire conducted regular safety inspections of the three active institutional facilities in the City including:

o Courtyard Care Center – 1880 Dawson Avenue o Las Brisas Child Care Center – 2399 California Avenue, Suite A o Cole Vocational Services – 2798 Junipero Avenue (Implementation #5)

One new institutional permit was issued for a new facility at 695 E. 27th Street operated by Dungarvin California, LLC. This new facility will be added to the inventory for subsequent LA County Fire inspections (Implementation Program #8).

7/10/19 – Signal Hill Police Department (SHPD) contacted LA County Fire Engine 60 about a small brush fire at the north-east corner of Walnut Avenue and E. Burnett Street. Engine 60 responded immediately to extinguish the fire (Implementation Program #5).

Policy 1.j: Undertake preventive measures both for catastrophic events and for more frequent incidents such as structural fires and localized flooding.

The City’s Safety Committee met on a regular basis to update the Emergency Procedures & Evacuation Policy. Furthermore, they performed numerous actions such as testing panic alarms, replenishing emergency supplies, and conducting inspections for all departments in an effort to address staff’s safety and to minimize liability exposure (Implementation Program #30).

Emergency response personnel maintained open mutual aid agreements with law enforcement agencies across all operational areas, including the Long Beach Police Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and the California Highway Patrol (Implementation Program #9).

The SHPD offered a Citizen’s Police Academy to local residents. Classes were held bi-annually. The 10-week program consisted of two hours of training per week. It focused on topics such as crime prevention, patrol operations, and emergency dispatch procedures (Implementation Program #10).

The SHPD utilized social media (e.g. Facebook) as a platform to inform the public by providing tips for keeping their personal property safe, deterring crime, and reporting to SHPD dispatch (Implementation Program #11).

The SHPD implemented the Neighborhood Watch Program, encouraging the community to take an active role in being the eyes and ears of the Department. In 2019, there were 12 neighborhood watch groups participating in the Neighborhood Watch Program (Implementation Program #11).

The City began the application process for a Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding, administered by FEMA to obtain two 50 kW generators for City Hall and the Community Center (Implementation Program #28).

Policy 1.k: Regulate development in Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zones consistent with levels of acceptable risk. Require the submission of geologic and seismic reports, as well as soils engineering reports, in relation to applications for land development permits whenever seismic or geologic problems are suspected.

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The Building and Safety Division required geological investigation reports for all new and existing projects located within the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone (Implementation Program #3).

Policy 1.l: Recognize the need for greater protection and safety of critical use facilities through careful site selection and comprehensive geotechnical evaluation that considers seismic and other geotechnical hazards. Policy 1.m: Update the local Hazard Mitigation Plan every five years and evaluate the mitigation plan annually to determine the effectiveness of programs and to reflect changes in land development or programs that may affect mitigation priorities.

City employees completed online training courses for FEMA certification (Implementation Program #2).

EOC staff and emergency response personnel continued to follow the Hazard Mitigation Plan, which was last updated in October 2016 (Implementation Program #31).

7/10/19 – The Chief of Police initiated the gathering of implementation progress reports by discussing the City’s Mitigation Action items at the Department Heads meeting (Implementation Program #12).

7/31/19 – 14 City Yard members and four Administration staff members participated in a radio communication exercise (Implementation Program #23).

9/17/19 – 27 City employees participated in two three-hour training sessions on operation of the City’s VEOCI (Implementation Program #23).

10/17/19 – City Hall employees and SHPD personnel participated in the Great California Shakeout exercise and also attended the Annual Emergency Preparedness Training Exercise which was held at the EOC (Implementation Program #23).

12/10/19 – EOC conducted a Level 1 activation setup drill. City Yard employees and SHPD learned the process of setting up the EOC and formally notifying Los Angeles County Operational Area of its activation (Implementation Program #23).

Goal 2: PREPARATION Take necessary steps to allow for effective responses to disasters. Policy 2.a: Maintain an effective Emergency Operations Plan and other emergency preparedness plans and programs, as necessary.

The City’s EOP contains information on requesting mutual aid from other state organizations such as the Emergency Management Mutual Aid system and the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. These two alternative sources of emergency resources are available if the in-house inventory of City resources is fully committed (Implementation Program #9).

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Policy 2.b: Ensure operational readiness of the City’s EOC.

10/17/19 – City Hall employees participated in the Annual EOC Emergency Preparedness Training Exercise. During the exercise, employees conducted a simulated drill that lasted approximately four hours. Staff was challenged and stressed by a simulated real-time fully activated EOC post-earthquake response followed by aftershocks. City employees responded by utilizing the cloud-based app VEOCI to connect with internal and external agencies during the simulation exercise. After the exercise, a “hotwash” follow-up session was conducted and results were collected and documented in a Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program format After-Action Report (Implementation Program #23).

Policy 2.c: Adopt, monitor, and maintain service delivery objectives based on time standards for all fire, rescue and emergency response services.

The City reviewed the EOP, which details procedures for requesting emergency medical assistance in a city or area-wide emergency. Medical resources from outside the affected area were trained to respond initially, and the City’s primary medical responder, Engine 60, which is a paramedic vehicle was also designated. EOP emergency procedures establish aid stations at primary and secondary shelter sites, which are typically staffed by Red Cross volunteers. These sites cannot provide direct medical aid, but were designated to serve as casualty collection points for emergency medical responders to report to and begin treatment operations (Implementation Program #24).

Policy 2.d: Coordinate with healthcare providers so that the expansion or construction of new healthcare facilities addresses General Plan and community plan goals.

The City executed Amendment No. 1 to the Contract Services Agreement between the City and Healthpointe Medical Clinics for occupational health and work-related injury services (Implementation Program #24).

The City executed a Contract Services Agreement between the City and Miller Children’s and Women’s Hospital, to continue providing supplemental funding for health and hospitalization care to uninsured and underinsured children of low-income Signal Hill families (Implementation Program #24).

Policy 2.e: Coordinate with other area jurisdictions and local community groups and businesses to execute a variety of exercises to test operational and emergency plans and identify potential deficiencies in services that would occur during a disaster.

EOC staff promoted the Map Your Neighborhood program, which offers a 90-minute in-home program designed to make residents more resilient in the first hours of a disaster (Implementation Program #4).

o 6/11/19 – Presentation was given to the public at the City Council meeting; o 7/10/19 to 8/14/19 – Outreach was conducted every Wednesday evening

(for six consecutive weeks) during the annual Concerts in the Park series;

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o 8/6/19 – Outreach was conducted during the annual National Night Out event; and

o 10/3/19 – Presentation was given to the Signal Hill Rotary Club at Curley’s Café, a local diner in the City.

The Fire Department requires fire flow tests for new development projects. City staff incorporated this requirement as a standard Condition of Approval during the Site Plan & Design Review process (Implementation Program #8).

EOC staff promoted Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training for the public, conducted by Los Angeles County in partnership with SHPD at City-sponsored events including the Concerts in the Park series, and the National Night Out event. The Signal Hill CERT team currently has 44 members that offered training quarterly. CERT members were trained on Rapid Damage Assessments per the ATC-20 Procedures for Postearthquake Safety Evaluation of Buildings (Implementation Program #26).

o 4/6/19 – First CERT meeting of the year conducted to cover basic information and skills.

o 5/29/19 – Second CERT training conducted by St. Mary Medical Center personnel for lessons in 30-second triage and tourniquet use.

o 7/10/19 – Joint training exercise held with St. Mary Medical Center focusing on dealing with patient contact and the proper use of personnel protective equipment.

o 8/14/19 – Participated in the Federal Coordination Center disaster simulation drill at the Joint Forces Base in Los Alamitos.

Policy 2.f: Address any deficiencies identified during emergency operations testing exercises by amending the City’s Emergency Operations Plan accordingly.

The City’s EOP was reviewed and revised to remain current with SEMS and NIMS requirements, as well as the 2017 National Response Framework and the 2015 National Preparedness Goal (2nd Edition). An EOC diagram layout was implemented into the EOP to provide a faster level-one activation and encourage open communication within responders during an emergency. The City’s HMP, which is a companion document to the EOP, was approved by FEMA and integrated as the City’s HMP (Implementation Program #2).

Goal 3: RECOVERY Plan for efficient and rapid recovery from disasters. Policy 3.a: To the maximum extent possible, assist in the orderly and efficient reconstruction of Signal Hill following a major disaster. Policy 3.b: Ensure that disaster recovery efforts involving the disposal of materials adhere to federal, state and City regulations when feasible. Policy 3.c: To the extent possible, ensure that appropriate and effective action is taken to safeguard life and property during and immediately after emergencies, and assist in returning their lives and businesses to normal following a major event.

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City of Signal Hill 2019 Progress Report Noise Element Page 1

NOISE ELEMENT The Noise Element was adopted in 2010. It has one goal and 20 implementation programs. The significant achievements for the year 2019 are below. Goal 1: Protect the health, safety, and welfare of people living and working within the City from adverse noise impacts. Policy 1.a: The City will consider the severity of noise exposure in the community planning process to prevent or minimize noise impacts to existing and proposed land uses.

Three commercial and three residential Construction Time Limit (CTL) notices were sent to nearby property owners to disclose potential noise impacts from construction, the allowable hours for construction activity, and contact information (Implementation Program #3).

Staff maintained membership in the Gateway Cities Council of Governments (COG) and participated in regional reviews of transportation and airport operations (Implementation Program #8).

The Signal Hill Police Department enforced compliance with the noise standards of the current Motor Vehicle Code (Implementation Program #11).

The City’s building plan check process incorporated noise standards covered in the 2019 California Building Code (Implementation Program #18).

During project review, staff analyzed noise impacts as part of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. Following construction, noise impacts are addressed as part of the City’s code enforcement program (Implementation Program #2).

Policy 1.b: Noise-compatible commercial and industrial land uses will be planned along the I-405 freeway and major roadways.

Public Works staff participated in the COG Technical Advisory Committee for the development and review of preliminary designs and required environmental documents for the expansion of State-owned highways such as the 710 Freeway Widening Project (Implementation Program #9).

Policy 1.c: Noise-sensitive land uses, including residential, transient lodging, hospitals, and long-term care facilities, educational facilities, libraries, churches, and places of public assembly will not be located near major stationary noise sources. Policy 1.d: The City will inform those living and working within the City of the effects of noise pollution and will cooperate with all levels of government to reduce or minimize impacts.

Staff communicated, both verbally and in writing, the standards outlined in Signal Hill Municipal Code Chapter 9.16 Noise (Implementation Program #1).

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City of Signal Hill 2019 Progress Report Noise Element Page 2

Twelve code enforcement cases were initiated related to noise complaints from auto repair businesses, unruly parties, an outdoor dryer, illegal short-term rentals (AirBNB), and unpermitted construction. 10 of the code enforcement cases are closed and two are still in process (Implementation Program #6).

Policy 1.e: Require noise mitigation to ensure that noise-sensitive land uses are not exposed to noise levels greater than 45 dB in habitable rooms and 65 dB in outdoor living areas.

City staff maintained communication with Long Beach Airport personnel regarding airport operations. In 2019, no aircraft-related noise complaints were received (Implementation Program #13).

The City’s Building Inspector utilized a noise meter for field inspection visits (Implementation Program #15).

Forty-six well work notification letters were distributed by Signal Hill Petroleum, the City’s largest oil operator, to provide neighbors with information regarding well work. The notifications identify the type of work that will be done, the expected duration of the work, and contact information. Noise mitigation is incorporated into their operations (Implementation Program #20).

Policy 1.f: Where needed, the City will encourage the use of noise mitigation methods that minimize visual impacts and maintain necessary access. Policy 1.g: The City will consider planning measures such as reduced street widths and traffic calming to reduce vehicular noise impacts on noise-sensitive land uses.

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