City of Port Hueneme
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
March 7. 2022
Port Hueneme City Hall: 250 North Ventura Road
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 p.m. Regular Meeting (Virtual Meeting)
THIS MEETING WILL BE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953, SUBDIVISION (e) AND THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE VENTURA COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICER ISSUED SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 (SOCIAL DISTANCING RECOMMENDATION) AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON FEBRUARY 22, 2022.
In order to minimize the spread of the COViD-19 virus, the City Hall Council Chamber will be closed to the public until further notice.
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6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE Mayor Rollins called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. and led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Council Members Gama, Hernandez, Perez; Mayor Pro Tern Martinez; Mayor Rollins
Absent: None
INSPIRATION Councilmember Gama provided the inspiration
GENERAL PUBLIC
Public Comments were provided by the following:
•Ronald Arruejo
•Steve Kinney
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda Approval
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Perez and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of March 7, 2022.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Vacant Property Report
City Attorney Kevin Spaulding provided the City Council a report on the vacant property.
2. Annual Crime Update
Police Chief Andrew Salinas provided an annual crime update to the City Council.
3. Arbor Day Proclamation
Principal Engineer Charles Cable provided a proclamation to the City Council for Arbor Day.
4. Street Sweeping and Parking Presentation
Deputy Public Works Director Fred Camarillo and Director of Community Development Tony Stewart provided a presentation to the City Council on street sweeping and parking.
Public Comments on this item were provided by the following:
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Pam Torberson
The minutes reflect the absence of Councilmember Gama at 9:02p.m. and returned to the meeting at 9:08p.m..
CONSENT CALENDAR AGENDA
The Mayor read the titles of the items on the Consent Calendar prior to the motion.
5. Approved Minutes of the City Council for the Regular Meeting of February 22. 2022.
6. Received and Filed the Finance Cash Disbursements from February 9. 2022 through February 28, 2022.
7. Approved Development Agreement No. PHDA-898. BB & SE. Inc. Cannabis Dispensary, located at 2667 N. Ventura Road
8. Approved Development Agreement No. PHDA-900, The Fire Garden. LLC, Cannabis Dispensary, located at 2661 N. Ventura Road.
CONSENT CALENDAR ROLL CALL VOTE
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Gama and passed unanimously to approve the Consent Calendar Agenda items #5-8.
AYES: Hernandez, Gama, Perez, Martinez, Rollins
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Amendment to Cannabis Ordinance Regarding Cannabis Lounges The Public Hearing was opened at 9:11 p.m.
City Clerk affirmed Proof of Publication and a complete set of reports and exhibits were on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Rollins asked the Councilmembers if there were any conflicts of interest to disclose. No conflicts were disclosed by Council.
Community Development Director Tony Stewart provided the report to Council.
Discussion ensued among Councilmembers. Director Stewart responded to questions from the City Council.
No public comments were received.
The public hearing was continued at 9:32 p.m.
ROLL CALL VOTE
It was moved by Mayor Pro Tern Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, and passed unanimously to amend the Cannabis Ordinance to allow cannabis lounges.
AYES: Martinez, Hernandez, Gama, Perez, Rollins
10. Adopt Resolution Granting Special Use Permit No. 05-22 for the Wheelhouse Plaza Anniversary Event
The Public Hearing was opened at 9:35 p.m.
City Clerk affirmed Proof of Publication and a complete set of reports and exhibits were on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Mayor Rollins asked the Councilmembers if there were any conflicts of interest to disclose. No conflicts were disclosed by Council.
Community Development Director Tony Stewart provided the report to Council.
Discussion ensued among Councilmembers. Director Stewart and applicant Mr. Zahur Lalji responded to questions from the City Council.
No public comments were received.
The public hearing was continued at 9:40 p.m.
ROLL CALL VOTE
It was moved by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Perez, and passed unanimously to adopt resolution granting Special Use Permit No. 05-22 (Wheelhouse Plaza Anniversary Event).
AYES: Gama, Perez, Martinez, Hernandez, Rollins
BUSINESS ITEMS
11. Agreement with Bovs and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme to Establish a Teen Center at the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center Community Services and Recreation Manager Anna Hanely presented the report to Council regarding the agreement with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme.
Ms. Hanely and Erin Antrim, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme, addressed questions from the Council.
ROLL CALL VOTE
It was moved by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Martinez and passed unanimously to execute an agreement with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme to establish a dedicated Teen Center space at the Ovene S. Carpenter Community Center.
AYES: Gama, Martinez, Rollins, Hernandez, Perez,
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager Conners provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
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March 5
th Employee Appreciation Day
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First International STEM Robotics Competition at the Port last week •
Media event on Saturday, 03/12 from 9-11am to showcase CBF projects • Outreach for participation on design of playground for beach and dog park. •
Mobile skate park events scheduled for April
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County business grants for micro businesses of $2,500.
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Closing two CBF projects, Public Art - Monument and Mural projects •
New project opportunities for CBF funding
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Port Hueneme Seabees celebrated 80th anniversary
COUNCIL MEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Mayor Rollins provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• STEM Robotics Competition event
• Little League Opening Day
• Gold Coast Transportation new Exective Director, Vanessa Rossenerger •
Supervisor Carmen Ramirez seeking collaboration with local cities on mutually beneficial projects
Mayor Pro Tern Martinez provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• First REACH Executive Director
• 3-Point Contest at Moranda Park on Sunday from 9-1130a.m.
Councilmember Gama provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
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STEM Robotics Competition Event
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Beach cleanup
• New Teen Center at Recreation
Councilmember Hernandez provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• Call to Action by Surfrider Foundation.
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Mayors taking pledge to protect monarchs
Councilmember Perez provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
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Kickoff for NAMIWalk on 03/19
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NAMI event in May
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tern Martinez requested an agenda item for research in consideration of allowing bon fire pits at the beach. Councilmember Gama amended the motion to also include picnic areas.
ROLL CALL VOTE
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Perez and passed unanimously to add the item to a future Council agenda.
Mayor Rollins requested an item for consideration of staff to conduct a cost analysis on readjusting the street sweeping schedule for alternate days/times to allow for parking.
ROLL CALL VOTE
A motion was made by Mayor Rollins, seconded by Councilmember Perez and passed unanimously to add the item to a future Council agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 10:16 p.m. to the regular meeting of Monday, February 21, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
Minutes approved by City Council: March 21, 2022
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