City of Signal Hill E-Newsletter | January 2022
A commemorative flag celebrating National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (January 9) flies at City Hall.
Greetings! welcome to the January 2022 City E-Newsletter. If you are a Gmail user, please move this message to your 'Primary" tab to be sure you don't miss an update! We always welcome suggestions and feedback, please e-mail social@cityofsignalhill.org.
Upcoming Dates, Meetings and Events

Tuesday, January 25: City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 8: City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Monday, February 21: Presidents' Day, City Facilities Closed

COVID-19 Surge: Latest Information and Impacts to Services
Community spread of COVID-19 in L.A. County is extremely high. Please continue to keep yourself and your community safe. Please get a COVID-19 vaccine and booster dose and stay home if you're not feeling well. When away from home, wear a well-fitting mask and remember to socially distance.
The City and the Signal Hill Public Library are temporarily pausing all in-person events and programs that require close contact and in-person gathering. This is to protect the community and to continue the availability of necessary services. Impacted programs include Library Story Time, Homework Help, senior events and programs, and related events. The Library will remain open for regular business hours.

City Hall also remains open to the public. However, additional City services may be impacted due to staffing. We will continue to monitor the situation, and will be sure to keep you updated regarding any further public-facing impacts to City operations. Learn more here (PDF).
Latest Vaccination Rates in Signal Hill
Signal Hill Residents Fully Vaccinated as of January 9, 2022:
  • Children Ages 5 - 11: 13.4%
  • Youth Ages 12 - 17: 57.0%
  • All Residents 5+ : 70.3%

Signal Hill Residents Fully Vaccinated and Boosted as of January 9, 2022:
  • Residents 12+: 34.9%
Latest Case Counts in Signal Hill
Lab-Confirmed Cases as of January 18, 2021:

  • City of Signal Hill: 2,405 (+ 56% since December 18, 2021)
  • L.A. County Cases: 2,311,568 (+ 48% since December 18, 2021)
  • State of California: 6,812,354
Protect Yourself, Your Family and Your Community
Please get fully vaccinated and get a booster dose if you are eligible and have not done so. It is also crucial that kids 5 and older get vaccinated. Data shows that getting vaccinated and boosted is the best way to prevent serious illness, hospitalization and death.

You can speak with your health care provider and/or make an appointment at MyTurn.CA.gov. Learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, boosters, timing, and eligibility on our website.
Other important steps to take:
  • Upgrade your mask. The best protection comes from a well-fitted KN95, KN94 or N95 mask. Good protection can also come from a well-fitted surgical mask with a cloth mask on top. Please discontinue using cloth masks alone, as they no longer provide good protection against the highly contagious Omicron variant.
  • Wear a mask indoors and whenever in crowded spaces or when you are unable to distance from others, regardless of your vaccination status. Masks are now required indoors statewide for everyone 2 and older.
  • Stay home and get tested for COVID-19 if you feel unwell, if you have potentially been exposed, and if you traveled recently.
Now you can order one set of 4 free at-home tests for your household, mailed directly to you from the federal government. One order includes 4 individual rapid antigen COVID-19 tests, and orders will ship free starting in late January. Visit www.covidtests.gov to sign up ASAP. This effort is part of a federal program to provide free at-home COVID-19 tests with free shipping to every household in the U.S.
Now Hiring: Director of Public Works
We are hiring a Director of Public Works! This role leads an incredible team that keeps Signal Hill safe, dynamic, clean and sustainable. Recruitment ends January 31. Learn more and apply: https://bit.ly/3mX0J6u
City Receives Gateway Cities Energy Action Award
The City is proud to receive the Gateway Cities Energy Action Award – Silver Level. This recognition, awarded by the Gateway Cities Council of Governments Energy Leaders Partnership with SoCal Gas, acknowledges progress made in completing energy efficiency projects and partnerships with other agencies and organizations to save energy. The City prioritizes sustainability and is honored to be recognized for its efforts. 

Photo: Community Development Director Colleen Doan and Associate Planner Ryan Agbayani show off the award.
Commemorating National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day on January 9
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is recognized annually on January 9. In commemoration of this day, and to recognize the men and women of the Signal Hill Police Department and all law enforcement agencies, we are flying a special flag at City facilities through February 1. We hope you'll join us in thanking and recognizing local law enforcement for the difficult work they do daily.

Learn more about the City's commemorative flag policy here.
County Launches One-Stop Resource Hub for Older Adults
L.A. County launched a new digital resource to assist older adults, families, and caregivers. This virtual hub aims to help access a wide-range of age-friendly County services including housing, food and nutrition, COVID-19 vaccine access, and communty support. The virtual hub is located at https://lacounty.gov/residents/seniors-and-older-adults-services. For more information or to speak with someone, please call 800-510-2020.
Save the Date: Budget Workshop Set for Thursday, May 26
Get an inside look into City operations! Save the date for the annual Budget Workshop on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. City staff will offer insights into the financial state of Signal Hill and a review of the FY 2022-23 proposed budget. Staff will present information, answer questions, and more. All are invited. More information will be provided as the date approaches. In the meantime, if you have questions, please call 562-989-7300.
Signal Hill City Hall
2175 Cherry Avenue
Signal Hill, CA 90755
Hours of Operation
Mon.-Thurs.: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fridays: 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
562-989-7300
Signal Hill City Council
Mayor:
Keir Jones

Vice Mayor:
Tina L. Hansen

Council Members:
Robert D. Copeland
Edward H.J. Wilson
Lori Y. Woods