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Signal Hill Planning Commission Finalizes Water Rate Increase

11/16/2021

Signal Hill Mayor Edward Wilson. (Photograph by the Business Journal’s Larry Duncan)

LOS ANGELES, California-- Changes to the Signal Hill water meter rate and water usage rate, start on January 1, 2022, pursuant to a January 2020 ordinance, therefore the water rate will increase 12 percent.

On Tuesday, November 30th, 2021, Signal Hill will be hosting a holiday wreath event at 10 am in the Signal Hill Library community room.

Pursuant to AB 361, the Signal Hill Planning Commission will continue to hold virtual meetings.

The next regularly scheduled Signal Hill Planning Commission meeting will be held Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at 7:00 p.m.

Planning Commission Members are compensated at a rate of $125.00 per meeting.

Signal Hill City Council Welcomes New Police Chief Charles

11/10/2021

Jason R. Aula

Signal Hill City Hall.

Last night, the Signal Hill City Council welcomed, Carl D. Charles as Interim Chief of Police by, unanimous appointment.

“I am excited to have Chief Charles join our City team as the Interim Chief and look forward to his leadership of the Signal Hill Police Department,” said Mayor Edward H.J. Wilson. “He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in public safety, law enforcement, and community policing and will continue to move the Police Department forward during this transitional time.”

On November 15, 2021, Chief Charles will begin his tenure with the City of Signal Hill.

"I consider it a privilege to step into this interim role with a focus on moving the department forward and initiating the process of preparing the Signal Hill Police Department to handle future challenges, as law enforcement continues to adapt to the ever-changing landscape," he said.

The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony is Wednesday, December, 1st at 5:30pm, at the Signal Hill Public Library.

Pursuant to AB 361, the Signal Hill City Council will continue to hold virtual meetings.