City of Signal Hill E-Newsletter | Issue 5, November 2018
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Hello Neighbor! Welcome to the City of Signal Hill's monthly e-newsletter. Here you'll find information on City events, important topics and relevant issues. If there is something you'd like to see in a future edition, we'd love to hear from you. Happy reading!
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Upcoming Events
Monday, November 12:
Veterans Day (Observed), City Hall Closed
Tuesday, November 13:
Coffee and Cocoa With a Cop, 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Tuesday, November 13:
City Council Meeting, 7 p.m.
Thursday, November 22 - Friday, November 23:
Thanksgiving, City Hall Closed
Saturday, November 24:
Signal Hill Police Toy Drive, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Create Your New Online Utility Bill Payment Account
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The City of Signal Hill is implementing a new online utility bill payment system.
If you pay your bill online or through automatic payments, you need to create a new online account and set up a new payment method.
Visit
http://www.cityofsignalhill.org/signup
for instructions
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f you haven't been paying your utility bills online, now is the time to get started! It's easy, convenient, and allows you to see your water usage and billing history any time. If you have questions, call Water Customer Service at 562-989-7315.
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Join SHPD for Coffee and Cocoa With a Cop
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The Signal Hill Police Department invites you to pull up a chair, grab a cup of coffee or cocoa, and get to know your local police officers. Join us for Coffee & Cocoa With a Cop at the Signal Hill Police Station, 2745 Walnut Avenue, on Tuesday, November 13 from 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. Ask questions about your neighborhood or share your concerns. This is a free event.
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2018 Tree Lighting Ceremony is Wednesday, November 28
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Ring in the holidays at the 2018 Tree Lighting Ceremony! The cities of Signal Hill and Long Beach invite you to this family-friendly event on Wednesday, November 28, at Discovery Well Park. Santa Claus will kick off the festivities at 5:30 p.m., and the tree will be lit around 6 p.m. There will be festive treats, music, a holiday train, and fun crafts. This event and all activities are free of charge. For more information, call 562-989-7330.
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More Holiday Highlights in Signal Hill
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Please consider donating a new, unwrapped toy valued at $10 or more to the Signal Hill Police Department's Annual Holiday Toy Drive. Officers will be accepting donations at Target, 950 E. 33rd St., on Saturday, November 24 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. All donations will benefit children right here in Signal Hill. For more information, contact Captain Brian Leyn at 562-989-7205.
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Register ASAP for Cookies With Santa, our children's holiday story time at the Signal Hill Library! On Saturday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m., Santa and Mrs. Claus will host story time, we'll have cookies, and kids are encouraged to wear their favorite holiday pajamas. Space is limited - registration for residents opened on Monday, November 5, non-residents may register starting Tuesday, November 13. This event is $3 per person, ages 2+. Call 562-989-7330 for more information.
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Shop Signal Hill This Holiday Season!
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2018 is coming to a close, and the holidays are approaching fast! Consider shopping locally this year. Signal Hill has everything you need to get your holiday shopping all wrapped up. Our 2.2 square miles are packed with a wide variety of stores and services that will help you make the holidays bright.
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Fun at the Signal Hill Library
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Make Thursday night a Family Game Night at the Signal Hill Library! Join us on Thursday, November 15 and Thursday, December 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. as we break out our collection of board games, playing cards, and dominoes for you and your family. Game Nights are for game lovers of all ages! We ask that children under 12 be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please register prior to the event by calling 562-989-7323 or stop by the Library.
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The Mini Drone Flying Program is designed to familiarize kids with new technologies by teaching them how to fly drones and learn the programming mindset. It's held every Wednesday in November from 3 p.m. - 5 p.m. For ages 8 and up. Space is limited - register at the Library or call 562-989-7323.
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Halloween Pet Costume Contest Winners: Keoki and Gyro
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Keoki the cat is rocking his biker costume! His owner Staci Blevins says "While we have photos of him in dozens of outfits, my favorite is his biker look. He makes bad look good." Congratulations to Keoki and Staci!
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Isn't Gyro the dog adorable in his costume! This caped crusader is ready for anything. Congratulations to Gyro, and his owners James and Nicole Kaddis!
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Future Library Construction Progress
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The future Signal Hill library continues to make progress! Crews are doing major site grading for the future parking lot and storm drain retention system. They are also completing wood framing inside the building and finishing up the plumbing, electrical and HVAC rough-in work. They are continuing to install site utilities and are now laying out the second retaining wall on the north side.
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Mandatory Organic Recycling for Businesses and Multi-Family Dwellings: AB 1826
Effective January 1, 2019, businesses and multi-family dwellings of 5 or more units that generate 4 cubic yards or more of solid waste per week shall arrange for organic waste collection services. Organics include food scraps, clean/non-hazardous wood waste, landscape and pruning waste. Are you prepared? To comply with the state mandate, contact EDCO at 562-597-0608 to set up organics recycling service.
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Spotlight on Signal Hill Small Businesses
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Asset Media Group is a family of production companies offering professional video & film production, advertising media, content creation and digital marketing services. Owners Melissa and Marc Guy have decades of experience and are an integral part of the Signal Hill business community. Check out their work at
assetmediagroup.com.
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Marketink XL provides large print marketing solutions including large graphics, signs and displays, indoor and outdoor banners, easel posters, large boards, photo backdrops, wall wraps, window and floor graphics and more. Their work can be seen all over the Signal Hill/Long Beach area in the form of fence banners, outdoor advertising, banners, community projects and more. Contact them at 562-283-1029 or visit
http://marketinkgroup.com.
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Question of the Month: What can I recycle?
There is often a lot of confusion about what residents can and cannot put in their blue recycling bins. In Signal Hill, EDCO accepts styrofoam, carton containers, #1 - #7 plastics, mixed or shredded paper, cardboard and paperboard, aluminum, and glass containers. Food and beverage containers do not require rinsing as long as they are empty and free of food and liquids. Learn more about what is okay to recycle and what is not - check out
EDCO's Recycling Information Page.
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2175 Cherry Avenue
Signal Hill, CA 90755
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Hours
Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Mayor:
Tina L. Hansen
Vice Mayor:
Larry Forester
Council Members:
Robert D. Copeland
Edward H.J. Wilson
Lori Y. Woods
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