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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
TP Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
June 20. 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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Additional electronic meeting guidelines can be found at the end of the agenda. 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 items into record.
CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023, Page 1 of 10 A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
Authority: Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (d) Case Name: OPV Coalition, et at v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, et al Case No. Santa Barbara County Superior Court VENC100555357
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Martinez recessed to the closed session meeting at 6:01 p.m. 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order at 6:35 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 Mayor Martinez
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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Becky Breuning
•Joan Tharp
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda Approval
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember McQueenLegohn, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of June 20, 2023.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
CALL TO ORDER THE HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING-JOINT SESSION WITH
COUNCIL
Mayor/Chair Martinez called to order the Housing Authority Special meeting joint session with the City Council at 6:42 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers/Housing Authority Members Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Martha R. McQueen-Legohn; Housing Authority Members Robert Blackwell and Johnny Brown; MayorA/ice-Chair Misty Perez; Mayor/Chair Roberto “Bobby” Martinez
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT -None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Mayor Pro TemA/ice-Chair Perez, seconded by Councilmember/Member McQueen-Legohn to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
AYES: Blackwell, Brown, Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
Authority Members:
1. Minutes
Approved the June 5, 2023, Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of May 30, 2023 through June 14, 2023.
City Council and Authority Members:
3. Adopt a Resolution for the Housing Manager Job Classification and Salary Schedule Pav Range and Approve the Appropriation of Funds
1. City Council authorized Staff to reinstate the position of Housing Manager and adopted Resolution No. 4457 approving and adopting the classification of Housing Manager and establishing the salary schedule pay range for the position as follows:
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Approve the Classification and Recommended Salary Schedule Pay Range, ($44.99 - $58.46/hour) for the Housing Manager in the Unrepresented Executive Management and Management & Professional Employees unit.
2. The Housing Authority Board approved the appropriation of funds for the Housing Manager position.
BUSINESS ITEMS -None
AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS, COMMENTS, & REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -None.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING The Port Hueneme Housing Authority adjourned at 6:44 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for July 3, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
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Approved this 17th day of July, 2023:
iberto “Bot!>by” Martinez, Chair
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Martinez reconvened the City Council Regular Meeting at 6:44 p.m.
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PRESENTATIONS
4. Chief of Police Introduction
Interim City Manager Tony Stewart introduced Chief of Police Federico.
5. Presentation by U.S. Navy on Base Perimeter Security and No Parking Signs on San Pedro Street
Mr. Mark Lutkenhouse, U.S. Navy Naval Base Ventura County Deputy Public Works Officer, gave a presentation regarding Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (AT/FP) and the need for clear zones and “No Parking” signs. Kendall P. Lousen, Naval Base Ventura County Community Plans & Liaison Officer was also present.
6. City Employee Recognition
City employees were presented with years of service recognition.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Gama requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 13, and Councilmember McQueen-Legohn requested to pull Consent Calendar Item Nos. 9 and 10 for discussion.
A motion was made by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 7, 8, 11, and 12 as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
7. Minutes
Approved the June 5, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
8. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of May 30, 2023 through June 14, 2023.
11. Authorize the Sole Source Purchase of Antisealant for use at the PHWA Water Treatment Plant (Brackish Water Reclamation Demonstration Facility) Authorized the sole source purchase of antisealant, per Municipal Code Section 2564(b), from King Lee Technologies in the amount of $52,750.
12. Award Contracts for the Purchase of Chemicals for use at the PHWA Water Treatment Plant (Brackish Water Reclamation Demonstration Facility) Awarded contracts for the purchase of chemicals for use at the water treatment plant for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 to Univar Solutions USA Inc., Aquapulse Chemicals, and Hill Brothers Chemical Company.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
9. Approve the Execution of Representation Agreement with Hollister & Brace Recommendation: Approve the execution of representation agreement with Hollister & Brace.
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn asked a clarifying question, then stated for the record that she was not present in May of 2022. Questions followed.
CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023, Page 4 of 10 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 9 as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
10. Authorization to Purchase Water Valve Exercise / Vacuum Unit Recommendation: Approve the purchase of a Valve Exercise Machine with Vacuum Unit from Hurco Technology Inc for the amount of $57,117.88 and an appropriation of funds in the amount of $8,000 to cover this expense.
Water General Manager Dennis Martinez answered clarifying questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember McQueenLegohn, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 10 as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
13. Adopt Resolution Declaring a Level 1 Water Supply Shortage Pursuant to Ordinance No. 698
Recommendation: Rescind the Level 2 Water Supply shortage and adopt Resolution No. 4458, a Resolution declaring a Level 1 Water Supply Shortage pursuant to Ordinance No. 698.
Water General Manager Dennis Martinez answered clarifying questions.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 13 as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
14. Lew and Collection of the Annual Assessments for Assessment District No. 87-1, Assessment District No. 91-1, and Assessment District No. 95-3; and, Agreement with the Ventura County Auditor-Controller for Billing of Direct Assessments Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 87-1 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023, and Ending June 30, 2024, Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972;
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Parkway and Median Maintenance Assessment District No. 91-1 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023, and Ending June 30, 2024, Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972;
3. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Port Hueneme Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 95-3 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023, and Ending June 30, 2024, Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972; and,
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes -June 20, 2023, Page 5 of 10 City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez affirmed Proof of Publication is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Deputy Public Works Director Fred Camarillo presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 8:03 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:03 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4459, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 87-1 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023, and Ending June 30, 2024, Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 4460, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Parkway and Median Maintenance Assessment District No. 91-1 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023, and Ending June 30, 2024, Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972;
3. Adopt Resolution No. 4461, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Port Hueneme Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 95-3 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2023, and Ending June 30, 2024, Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972; and,
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement.
Motion passed 5-0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: McQueen-Legohn, Hernandez, Gama, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
15. Resolution Adopting the Annual Appropriations Limit for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Establishing the Appropriation Limit for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution”.
City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez affirmed Proof of Publication and a complete set of reports and exhibits were on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Finance Director Lupe Acero presented the report.
The public hearing was opened at 8:06 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:07 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to adopt Resolution No. 4462, entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Establishing the Appropriation Limit for the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Pursuant to Article XIIIB of the California Constitution”.
Motion passed 5-0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Perez, Hernandez, Gama, McQueen-Legohn, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
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16. Adopt Resolution Granting Special Use Permit No. 12-23 for the Port Hueneme Recreation Department Touch-A-Truck Event
Recommendation:
1. Open the continued public hearing to take testimonial and documentary evidence; and
2. Close the continued public hearing and consider the evidence; and
3. Adopt a Resolution approving Special Use Permit No. 12-23 (Port Hueneme Recreation Touch-A-Truck Event); and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez affirmed Proof of Publication and a complete set of reports and exhibits were on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Associate Planner Jose Coyotl and Recreation Coordinator Taylor Penny presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 8:20 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:20 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, to adopt Resolution No. 4463, approving Special Use Permit No. 12- 23 (Port Hueneme Recreation Touch-A-Truck Event); and take such additional related action that may be desirable.
Motion passed 5-0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Gama, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
17. Adopt Resolution Granting Special Use Permit No. 16-23 for the City of Port Hueneme Fun Run Event with Ancillary Food Trucks. Vendors, and Entertainment Recommendation:
1. Open the continued public hearing to take testimonial and documentary evidence; and
2. Close the continued public hearing and consider the evidence; and
3. Adopt a Resolution approving Special Use Permit No. 16-23 (Hueneme Fun Run); and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez affirmed Proof of Publication was on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Associate Planner Jose Coyotl presented the report. Mayor Martinez gave a presentation regarding the Hueneme Fun Run. Questions followed.
Mayor Pro Tern Perez presided over the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
The public hearing was opened at 8:45 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:45 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember McQueenLegohn, to adopt Resolution No. 4464 approving Special Use Permit No. 16-23 (Hueneme Fun Run); and take such additional related action that may be desirable.
Motion passed 5-0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Gama, McQueen-Legohn, Hernandez, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Martinez reclaimed order of the meeting at 8:46 p.m.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
18. Recommendation of Chandler Asset Management, Inc, for Investment Advisory Services Recommendation: Select Chandler Asset Management, Inc. for investment advisory and portfolio management services for an initial 5- year term; and authorize the interim City Manager to execute a contract subject to review and approval of the City Attorney.
Chandler Asset Management Inc. Regional Director Mia Corral Brown presented the report. Questions followed.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, to select Chandler Asset Management, Inc. for investment advisory and portfolio management services for an initial 5- year term; and authorize the interim City Manager to execute a contract subject to review and approval of the City Attorney.
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:
• Copa Cabana Beach Soccer Tournaments
• Chief of Police Swearing In Ceremony
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Gama:
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Hueneme Beach Clean Up
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Field at entrance to the Port and electric bikes
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Kudos to Jason Johnson for conducting a CPR training class • La Jenelle ship
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn:
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Attended normal monthly meetings
• Gold Coast Transit District (GTCD) ceremony
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Attended Juneteenth event
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Attended World Ocean’s Day at the Port of Hueneme
• Attended California Joint Powers Insurance Authority (CJPIA) Newly Elected Officials Academy in Huntington Beach
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Attended Ventura County Pride Flag raising ceremony
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Pickleball
Councilmember Hernandez:
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Attended Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Go Human Meeting •
Attended Ventura County Pride Flag raising ceremony
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Attended World Ocean’s Day via Zoom
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Attended Public Works pension liability meeting
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Attended two Continuum of Care Ventura County meetings
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Attended Whales Festival Community Mural Celebration
CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes - June 20, 2023, Page 8 of 10 • Met with new City Manager James Vega
• Attended the Legislative Communication and Membership Committee of SCAG meeting • Listened in on the Ventura County Board of Supervisors meeting • Attended Coastal Commission Smart Growth and Environmental Justice Lunch & Learn • Heroes Award nomination
• Working with staff, as authorized by Council, on a grant with the National Endowment of the Arts for the establishment of an Art Council, to offset cost of library mural, fund two interactive murals, and possibly fund a 3D letter sign as part of the Public Art program • Wooley Flood Control Channel graffiti; and graffiti abatement with Supervisor Lopez Mayor Pro Tern Perez:
• Attended committee meetings
• Graffiti abatement
• Wellness Fair at the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center • Ventura County to open a Youth Wellness Center at 720 N Ventura Road •
Attended Juneteenth Celebration
Mayor Martinez:
• Attended regular meetings
• Met with District 5 Ventura County Supervisor Vianey Lopez, new City Manager James Vega, the librarian, etc.
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Sister City tours
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Martinez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding approval to attend an upcoming Washington D.C. trip in September, seconded by Mayor Pro TernPerez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
2. Commented on posting signs and social media posts regarding sea lions.
Councilmember Gama:
1. Commented regarding the Brown Act and the process of adding items to the agenda. City Attorney Kevin Spaulding responded and indicated he will confer with the new City Manager.
Mayor Pro Tern Perez:
1. Requested an update on the street sweeping alternative schedule. Interim City Manager Tony Stewart indicated he would touch base with staff.
2. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to discuss the Community benefit fund. Interim City Manager Tony Stewart indicated a discussion will be brought back sometime after the first of the fiscal year.
3. Requested an update on dispensaries that received permits and we’re supposed to open, but something failed. Interim City Manager Tony Stewart responded.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 9:34 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, July 3, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
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