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March 6, 2023
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(In-Person and Virtually via Zoom)
6:00 PM Closed Session | 6:30 PM
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6:00 PM - CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Martinez called the closed session meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Martha R. McQueen-Legohn; Mayor Pro Tern Misty Perez; Mayor Roberto “Bobby” Martinez
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Kevin Spaulding read the closed session item into record.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code § 54957.6
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - March 6, 2023, Page 1 of 7 AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: Tony Stewart, Interim City Manager; Charles Peretz, Deputy City Manager; Kevin Spaulding, City Attorney; and Steven M.
Berliner, Special Counsel
EMPLOYEE ASSOCIATION: Port Hueneme Police Officers’ Association (POA)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
Mayor Pro Tem Perez declared a conflict of interest due to potential spousal income for Closed Session Item A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Port Hueneme Police Officers’ Association.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Martinez recessed to the closed session meeting at 6:01 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Perez was not present for Closed Session Item A.
6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. and led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Martha R. McQueen-Legohn; Mayor Pro Tem Misty Perez; Mayor Roberto “Bobby” Martinez
Absent: None
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Gama
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Kevin Spaulding provided the closed session report indicating no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments were provided by the following:
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Salvador Aparicio
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David Haws, Becky Haws, and Bethany Haws
•Mark F. McLernon
•Juliet Rodriguez
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Perez, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of March 6, 2023.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Explorer of the Year Certificate of Recognition
Commander Albertson presented a Certificate of Recognition to Liliana Negrete in recognition of having received Explorer of the Year.
2. Hueneme Beach Festival Presentation
Consultant Steve Kinney presented a PowerPoint presentation providing an update and new proposed changes to the upcoming Hueneme Beach Festival. Council questions and comments followed.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - March 6, 2023, Page 2 of 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Gama requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 4; Mayor Martinez requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 6; and Councilmember McQueen-Legohn requested pull Consent Calendar Item No. 7.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember McQueenLegohn, to pull Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4, 6, and 7, and to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3, 5, and 8 as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
3. Minutes
Approved the February 6, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, the February 21, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes, and the February 23, 2023, City Council Special Meeting Minutes.
5. Authorization of Out of State Travel and Reimbursement for Councilmember McQueenLegohn and Councilmember Hernandez
1. Authorized out of state travel from Sunday, March 19, 2023, through Thursday, March 23, 2023, for Councilmember McQueen-Legohn and Councilmember Hernandez to attend the Regional Defense Partnership for the 21st Century (RDP-21) lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. in support of the Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu and Port Hueneme; and
2. Authorized reimbursement for travel costs in the amount of $3,000.00 from Account No. 001-1113-611.61-13.
8. Request by Port of Hueneme to Use Hueneme Beach Parking Lot “C" on March 10-12, 2023 for the "First” Robotics Competition Event
Approved the Port of Hueneme to use Hueneme Beach Parking Lot “C” on March 10-12, 2023, for the FIRST Robotics Competition event.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
4 Register of Disbursements
Recommendation: Receive and file the City’s register of disbursements for the period of February 14, 2023 through March 1, 2023.
Finance Manager Ashley Chaparro and Interim City Manager Tony Stewart answered clarifying questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 4 as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
A public comment regarding Consent Calendar Item No. 8 “Request by Port of Hueneme to Use Hueneme Beach Parking Lot “C” on March 10-12, 2023 for the “First” Robotics Competition Event” was provided by Velma Lomax.
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6. Citizen Advisory Commission and Transaction and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee Appointments
Recommendation: Confirm and approve the following appointments:
Citizen Advisory Commission (Four-year term ending January 31, 2027) • Councilmember Gama to appoint Jeffrey Scarberry
Transaction and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee (Two-year term ending January 31, 2025)
• Mayor Martinez to reappoint Josue Mendez
Mayor Martinez withdrew his appointment for Josue Mendez and indicated that he will make another appointment at a future date.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Mayor Martinez, to confirm and approve Councilmember Gama’s appointment of Jeffrey Scarberry to the Citizen Advisory Commission to a four-year term ending January 31, 2027.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
7. Ratification of Side Letter to Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Port Hueneme and Service Employees International Union Local 721 Recommendation: Ratify a side letter to the three-year Comprehensive Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Port Hueneme and Service Employees International Union Local 721 (SEIU) (contract period July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2025).
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn indicated staff answered questions she had prior to the meeting and pulled the item from the Consent Calendar because she felt the item should be approved separately from the Consent Calendar. A clarifying question was asked and a comment was made.
A motion was made by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 7 as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Gama, Hernandez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
BUSINESS ITEMS
9. Amendment to Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Operating Budget to Account for Operational Costs and Project Revenues Associated with Leam-to-Swim and Ocean Lifeguard Programs Recommendation:
1. Approve an adjustment in the City’s Comprehensive Salary Schedule to amend salary ranges for all positions within the Ocean Lifeguard, Junior Lifeguard and Learn to Swim Programs and add the classification and associated salary range for Pool Supervisor.
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget to Appropriate $47,520 to Budget Account Number 001-4186-622.10-02, and increase anticipated revenue by $24,190.
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Recreation and Ocean Safety Supervisor Jason Johnson presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the report.
Questions followed
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, to:
1. Approve an adjustment in the City’s Comprehensive Salary Schedule to amend salary ranges for all positions within the Ocean Lifeguard, Junior Lifeguard and Learn to Swim Programs and add the classification and associated salary range for Pool Supervisor; and
2. Approve an amendment to the FY 2022-2023 Operating Budget to Appropriate $47,520 to Budget Account Number 001-4186-622.10-02, and increase anticipated revenue by $24,190.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
10. Bubbling Springs Concessions/Cost Abatement
Recommendation: City Council discuss Bubbling Springs concessions and proposed cost abatement and take such action as it deems appropriate.
Community Services and Recreations Services Manager Anna Hanely presented the report.
Questions and comments followed.
Public Comment was provided by the following:
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Ana Bolo
Questions followed
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, to eliminate fees for the 2023 year.
City Attorney Kevin Spaulding provided a point of clarification.
In response to the clarification, Councilmember Hernandez amended her motion to appropriate $6,637.09 for the infield dirt replenishment in Account No. 001-4183-641.36- OS and reduce the revenue by an amount not to exceed $1.00. Mayor Pro Tern confirmed her second.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
11.2022 Annual General Plan and Housing Progress Report Recommendation: Receive the information provided by staff and any public comment made on the item, and direct staff to submit the annual report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - March 6, 2023, Page 5 of 7 Interim City Manager/Community Development Director Tony Stewart presented a PowerPoint presentation regarding the report.
Questions and comments followed.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, directing staff to submit the annual report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Interim City Manager Tony Stewart provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
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Two new staff members: a Police Officer and a Police Officer Trainee •
Dredging Project is complete and promenade opens tomorrow •
Pothole repairs on Hueneme Road and traffic control
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Open Gov permitting system is anticipated to go live March 14, 2023 •
Tyler is underway and in its first phase
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Two-Year Budget Kickoff
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Breakroom remodel
Questions followed.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn:
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Attended Air Pollution Control Board meeting and will be attending a new members orientation
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Attended Gold Coat Transit meeting and will be participating the Strategic Planning Workshop
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RDP-21 Washinton, D.C. trip and notified that she will have to teleconference for the next Council meeting
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Attended Ventura County Transportation Commission Strategic Planning Session •
Attended Robotics Competition with FATHOMWERX at the Port Councilmember Gama:
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Robotics Competition and t-shirt giveaway
• Read to 4
th grade class
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Attended BEACON meeting
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Beach Clean Up and encampments
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Tree City USA & tree policy
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Dredge report
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Audubon Society fund
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Thanked PW staff for their speedy response to traffic study request on Bolker & Channel Islands
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Family Justice Center allocation
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• Improved technology and chairs
• RDP-21 Washington, D.C. trip
• Attended Robotics Competition and parking issues
• Ormond Beach colloborative meeting with all stakeholders • City Manager Recruitment meeting update
• Channel Islands Site Authority - voted in as Vice-Chair at the last meeting Mayor Pro Tern Perez:
• Attended all meetings but there was no reportable information • 75th Anniversary Celebration
• City Manager Recruitment update
Mayor Martinez:
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Spoke with the Mayor of Oxnard
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Attended Robotics Competition
• Basketball event
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Hosting a book reading event at the beach -April 30, 2023
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Hernandez:
1. Followed up on the public comment submitted by Juliet Rodriguez and suggested that at the next Council meeting staff coordinate a little 75th celebration with a cake and invitations to past city elected officials to be honored and recognized.
Mayor Pro Tern Perez:
1. Requested to be informed of all City events
Mayor Martinez:
1. Requested a business item be added to a future agenda regarding the City’s Sister City, Puerto Vallarta, seconded by Councilmember Gama, and passed unanimously, 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:40 p.m. to it’s next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
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