City of Signal Hill E-Newsletter February 2024
Greetings! Welcome to the February 2024 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.
Register to Vote!
Get vote ready by registering to vote or updating your voter registration online at lavote.gov. To obtain a voter registration form by mail, please contact the City Clerk’s office at 562-989-7305. You may also pick up a registration form at City Hall, 2175 Cherry Avenue, during regular business hours.
Become an Election Worker!
The Community Employee Election Worker Program offers a unique learning experience and an opportunity to serve the community. Election workers play an essential role in elections and our democracy. They are trusted community members who assist the in-person voting experience throughout Los Angeles County. Learn about the responsibilities, compensation, and requirements at lavote.gov or contact the City Clerk’s office at 562-989-7305.
View the City's Channel from Anywhere
Residents can now watch the City’s cable channel on our website homepage in addition to downloading the Cablecast app to view programming on their smartphone or smart television. We will roll out more information about our new system on social media and share this news with the community through our newsletters. As staff continue working with the Cablecast system, we will add new content that the City will share across all our communications platforms. The Cablecast App can be downloaded from both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Reminder - Organic Recycling
A friendly reminder that all green waste, both yard and food, goes in the free green waste cart provided to residents by EDCO. Food scraps include fruit, vegetables, meat, bones, non-liquid dairy, egg shells, and prepared food. Food-soiled paper includes used napkins, tea bags, paper plates, pizza boxes, and coffee filters. For a complete list of green waste guidelines, please visit EDCO's Organic Recycling Webpage
The City of Signal Hill is Hiring!
Join our team of dedicated professionals, enhance your career, and make a difference in the community. For more information and to apply click here.
Join the SHPD
WE’RE HIRING LATERAL OFFICERS
Join our team. We offer:
• A full year of vacation time credit from day 1 (up to 176 hours)
• Vacation accrual based on years of service (up to 176 hours/year)
• Longevity pay for years of service (up to $1,000/month)
• Bring your current sick leave balance (up to 960 hours)
• Opportunity for promotion and special assignments
Pet of the Month
Signal Hill residents can nominate their pets for Pet of the Month! Nominations are due the last day of each month. Submit your nomination by completing the online form. For more information, please call 562-989-7330 or email: comservices@cityofsignalhill.org.
Download Our Mobile App: Signal Hill Now
Signal Hill is now in your hands! Signal Hill Now! App features include:
·        Easy access to City information
·        Report a Public Works issue directly from the app
·        Manage utility account and payments directly from the app
·        Contact City departments directly from the app
·        View Library and Community Services events/programs

Our mobile app (My Civic Utilities) is available on the Apple App Store and the Android / Google Play Store.
Upcoming Dates, Meetings and Events

 
 Thur, February 1: Senior Dancing for Health: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Community Room

Thur, February 1: Diversity Coalition Committee Flag Raising – Black History Month: 2:00 p.m. @ Signal Point Terrace

Thur, February 1: Teen Social Drop-In After School Program: 4:00 p.m. @ Library Learning Center
 
Thur, February 1: Panda Express Read With Me Program Begins @ Signal Hill Public Library

Fri, February 2: Pre-School Storytime & Play Time: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Community Room

Fri, February 2: First Friday Book Club: 11:30 a.m. @ Library Learning Center
 
Sat, February 3: Khmer Storytime: 11:00 a.m. @ Library Children’s Area

Mon, February 5: Spanish Storytime: 2:30 p.m. @ Library Children’s Area

Mon, February 5: BARK – Read to Dogs: 5:30 p.m. @ Library Children’s Area

Tues, February 6: Senior Social Club – Pet Portrait Craft: 11:00 a.m. @ Library Community Room

Tues, February 6: Drop-In After School Club: 3:30 p.m. @ Library Learning Center

Tues, February 6: Zumba Class: 6:30 p.m. @ Library Community Room

Wed, February 7: Baby & Toddler Storytime: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Children’s Area

Wed, February 7: Civil Service Commission Meeting: 5:30 p.m. @ City Hall Council Chambers

Thur, February 8: Senior Dancing for Health: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Community Room

Thur, February 8: Teen Social Drop-In After School Program: 4:00 p.m. @ Library Learning Center

Thur, February 8: History Talk – 1920s: 6:00 p.m. @ Library Community Room

Fri, February 9: Pre-School Storytime & Play Time: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Community Room

Sat, February 10: Khmer Storytime: 11:00 a.m. @ Library Children’s Area

Mon, February 12: Youth Sports Strength and Conditioning Clinic @ 8:00 a.m. @ Reservoir Park
 
Mon, February 12: Spanish Storytime: 2:30 p.m. @ Library Children’s Area

Mon, February 12: Orson War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast: 5:30 p.m. @ Library Community Room

Mon, February 12: Diversity Coalition Committee Meeting: 5:30 p.m. @ Library Learning Center
 
Tues, February 13: Drop-In After School Club: 3:30 p.m. @ Library Learning Center
 
Tues, February 13: Zumba Class: 6:30 p.m. @ Library Community Room

Tues, February 13: City Council Meeting: 7:00 p.m. @ City Hall Council Chamber

Wed, February 14: Baby & Toddler Storytime: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Children’s Area

Wed, February 14: Daisy STEAM Lab: 2:30 p.m. @ Library Community Room

Thur, February 15: Senior Dancing for Health: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Community Room

Thur, February 15: Crochet Club: 11:00 a.m. @ Library Learning Center

Thur, February 15: Teen Social Drop-In After School Program: 4:00 p.m. @ Library Learning Center

Thur, February 15: Romance Comedy Book Club: 6:00 p.m. @ Library Zinnia Courtyard

Fri, February 16: Pre-School Storytime & Play Time: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Community Room

Sat, February 17: Khmer Storytime: 11:00 a.m. @ Library Children’s Area

Sat, February 17: Photography Club: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Learning Center

Sat, February 17: Open Photography Studio: 1:00 p.m. @ Library Community Room

Sat, February 17: Jewel Box Theatre: 1:00 p.m. @ Library Learning Center

Mon, February 19: HOLIDAY – President’s Day

Tues, February 20: Drop-In After School Club: 3:30 p.m. @ Library Learning Center

Tues, February 20: Zumba at the Library, 6:30 p.m. @ Library Community Room

Tues, February 20: Planning Commission Meeting: 7:00 p.m. @ City Hall Council Chambers

Wed, February 21: Baby & Toddler Storytime: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Children’s Area

Wed, February 21: MLK VR Experience: 11:00 a.m. @ Library Community Room

Wed, February 21: Make It! – Essential Oil Reed Diffuser: 3:00 p.m. @ Library Learning Center

Wed, February 21: Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting: 6:00 p.m. @ City Hall Council Chambers

Thur, February 22: Senior Dancing for Health: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Community Room

Thur, February 22: Teen Social Drop-In After School Program: 4:00 p.m. @ Library Learning Center

Fri, February 23: Pre-School Storytime & Play Time: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Community Room

Sat, February 24: Khmer Storytime: 11:00 a.m. @ Library Children’s Area

Mon, February 26: Spanish Storytime: 2:00 p.m. @ Library Children’s Area

Mon, February 26: African Drums & Dance with Chaz and Teresa: 6:00 p.m. @ Library Community Room

Mon, February 26: Dino Digs: 6:00 p.m. @ Library Learning Center

Tues, February 27: Senior Social Club – Walking Club: 11:00 a.m. @ Reservoir Park

Tues, February 27: City Hall Open House: 3:00 p.m. @ City Hall

Tues, February 27: Drop-In After School Club: 3:30 p.m. @ Library Learning Center

Tues, February 27: Pokémon Day at the Library: All Day @ Library Learning Center

Tues, February 27: Zumba at the Library, 6:30 p.m. @ Library Community Room

Tues, February 27: City Council Meeting: 7:00 p.m. @ City Hall Council Chamber

Wed, February 28:  Baby and Toddler Storytime: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Children’s Area

Thur, February 29: Senior Dancing for Health: 10:00 a.m. @ Library Community Room

Thur, February 29: Teen Social Drop-In After School Program: 4:00 p.m. @ Library Learning Center
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:
Lori Y. Woods

Vice Mayor:
Edward H.J. Wilson

Council Members:
Robert D. Copeland
Keir Jones
Tina L. Hansen