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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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May 15, 2023
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(In-Person and Virtually via Zoom)
5:30 PM Closed Session | 6:30 PM Open Session
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• Additional electronic meeting guidelines can be found at the end of the agenda. 5:30 PM -CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Martinez called the closed session meeting to order at 5:30 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 items into record.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT
Authority: Government Code Section 54957 and 54954.5(e) Title: City Manager
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B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code § 54957.6
AGENCY DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES: Charles Peretz, Deputy City Manager; Kevin Spaulding, City Attorney
UNREPRESENTED EMPLOYEE/POSITION: City Manager
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Martinez recessed to the closed session meeting at 5:31 p.m. 6:30 P.M. 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 Tern 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:
•Jessica Baca (in person)
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Ricardo Holden (written comment regarding Agenda Item 6, 1.0% Community Benefit Contributions from Cannabis)
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of May 15, 2023.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There was clarifying discussion in regards to Agenda Item 11, Initiation of Economic Development Planning.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Public Works Week Proclamation
Interim Public Works Director Mark Watkins read the proclamation into record in which City Council proclaimed the week of May 21-27, 2023, as National Public Works Week, urging all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies, designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees, and to recognize the substantial contributions they make to protecting our national health, safety, and quality of life.
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2. Peace Officer’s Memorial Day and National Police Week Proclamation Interim Police Chief Robert Albertson read the proclamation into record in which City Council proclaimed May 14-20, 2023, as “Police Week” and May 15, 2023, as “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day” in the City of Port Hueneme, and publicly salute the service of law enforcement officers in our community and in communities across the nation.
3. Dispatcher of the Year & Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Award Interim Police Chief Robert Albertson recognized Public Safety Dispatcher Jennifer Floriano for having received the Dispatcher of the Year award and Police Officer Anthony Martinez for having received the Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) award; and Mayor Martinez presented them with certificates of recognition.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A request was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, and with Council consensus, to pull Consent Calendar Item Nos. 6 and 8 for discussion.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 -5, 7, and 9 - 10 as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
4. Minutes
Approved the April 29, 2023, City Council Special Meeting Minutes and the May 1, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
5. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of April 26, 2023, through May 8, 2023.
7. Appropriation of TDA Article 4 Funds for a Citvwide Bus Shelter Installation Project Approved the appropriation of $120,000 of Transportation Development Act (TDA) Article 4 funds to construct six bus shelters with ancillary improvements throughout the City.
9. Sponsorship for VCCDC Homeownership Conference
Authorized the contribution of $2,500 toward the sponsorship of the upcoming Ventura County Community Development Corporation’s virtual conference.
10. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Staff to Operate the Senior Nutrition Program in Cooperation with the Countv of Ventura
Adopted Resolution No. 4451 authorizing the Community Services and Recreation Programs Manager to contract with the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging to continue administering the Senior Nutrition Program in cooperation with the County of Ventura.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
6. 1.0% Community Benefit Contributions from Cannabis
Recommendation: Receive and file this report providing information on the 1.0% Community Benefit Contributions from cannabis businesses to community organizations for the calendar years 2018 through 2022.
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Questions and discussions followed.
Public Comments were provided by the following:
• Ricardo Holden (written -which was read during general public comment) •
Sylvia Schnopp
Questions and discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to receive and file the report providing information on the 1.0% Community Benefit Contributions from cannabis businesses to community organizations for the calendar years 2018 through 2022.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
8. Status Update on City Council Requests
Recommendation: Receive and file summary information pertaining to City Council requested items.
Questions and discussion followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, to receive and file the summary information pertaining to City Council requested items.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS -None.
BUSINESS ITEMS
11. Initiation of Economic Development Planning
Recommendation: Receive a report on the planning process to be undertaken in preparation for the development of a city-wide Economic Development Plan; then:
1. Approve the dissemination of a business research survey, and approve the offering of a business license fee rebate of up to $100 to each business which fully completes and submits the survey by June 30, 2023.
2. Approve the issuance of a Request for Proposals for the establishment of a Chamber of Commerce in Port Hueneme, including:
a. Approve the offering of a City financial incentive in the amount of $120,000 to the successful respondent, subject to a return to City Council for the specific approval of a contract with that organization;
b. Approve the offering of a financial subsidy to local businesses for joining the selected Chamber of Commerce, in the amount of 50% of the first year’s dues assessment.
3. Approve the reprogramming of funds for certain projects previously approved to be paid for with American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, in accordance with the Fiscal Impact section described herein on page 4.
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Interim City Manager Tony Stewart provided a brief overview and Economic Development Consultant Steve Kinney presented the report.
Questions and comments followed.
Public Comment was provided by the following:
• Ricardo Holden (written)
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to direct staff to come back with more ideas on how to best use the ARPA funds to support the businesses in our City. Councilmember Hernandez asked for friendly amendment to contain a provision for the development of a strategic economic development plan. Mayor Martinez agreed to the friendly amendment and Councilmember Gama confirmed his second. No vote was taken on this motion as another motion followed.
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember McQueenLegohn, for staff to investigate the ARPA rule and bring back recommendations for Council. Clarifying discussion followed.
Motion passed 5-0, by roll call vote, as follows:
AYES: Perez, McQueen-Legohn, Gama, Hernandez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
12. Library Grant Match
Recommendation: Authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with the Ventura County Library System and authorize contribution of $385,000 for the City’s portion of a match for a grant for improvements to the Ray D.Prueter Library, and provide letters of support for the application from the Mayor and Interim City Manager.
Interim City Manager Tony Stewart presented the report.
Questions followed.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to authorize the Interim City Manager to execute an agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with the Ventura County Library System and authorize a contribution of $385,000 for the City’s portion of a match for a grant for improvements to the Ray D. Prueter Library, and provide letters of support for the application from the Mayor and Interim City Manager.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
13. Defense Communities Infrastructure Pilot (DCIP) Program Grant Recommendation:
1. The City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a PSA to MNS Engineers for Grant Writing Services; and
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2. Approve the exemption to the formal bidding process, as outlined in Port Hueneme Municipal Code (PHMC), Section 2564
Interim Public Works Director Mark Watkins presented the report.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, to authorize the City Manager to execute a PSA to MNS Engineers for Grant Writing Services; and approve the exemption to the formal bidding process, as outlined in Port Hueneme Municipal Code (PHMC), Section 2564.
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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City-wide camera installation project starts tomorrow
• June 28, 2023, from 10:00 a.m.- 11:00 a.m. -Coastguard landing in parking lot c to meet and greet and answer questions from junior lifeguard participants • Out of office reminder
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn:
• Invitation to Gold Coast 50th Anniversary on July 15, 2023 • Attended Regional Defense Partnership for the 21st Century (RDP-21) meeting • Attended Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) Sand Summit
• Ventura County Transit Commission update and upcoming events Councilmember Gama:
• Art and culture in Port Hueneme
• Attended BEACON Sand Summit
• Stated for the record that he works for two companies in the City of Port Hueneme, but does not own a business in the City
• Upcoming summer events and engagement with schools and the youth Councilmember Hernandez:
• Attended SCAG Regional Conference
• Grant administrator and Traffic Safety
• June is pride month
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Attending Memorial for Peace Officers
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Upcoming BEACON meeting
• Backpack medicine event
Mayor Pro Tern Perez:
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Upcoming Economic Development Collaborative meeting
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Upcoming ACT Equity Advisory Group meeting
• Mental Health Awareness month activities and assistance CC Regular Meeting Minutes - May 15, 2023, Page 6 of 7
Mayor Martinez:
• Sister City Committee efforts
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Attended Recreation, Education, Arts, Culture in Hueneme (REACH) meeting
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Hernandez:
1. Requested a report back on the backpack medicine day event.
Mayor Martinez:
1. Requested an update regarding the intersection of Channel Islands and Bolker Drive.
Interim City Manager Tony Stewart and Councilmember Hernandez provided a brief update.
Councilmember Hernandez:
1. Requested staff look into traffic safety and the option of an ordinance regarding the confiscation of vehicles of those violating laws in regards to taking over intersections, doing donuts, speeding, Street racing, etc., seconded by Councilmember Gama. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Comments followed.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:49 p.m. in honor of all mothers in the City of Port Hueneme, to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, June 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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eorfeiannja Nicole Alyarez, MMC, CPMC
Approved this 5
th day of June, 2023:
Roberto^Bobby” Martinez, Mayor
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