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July 17. 2023
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
(In-Person and Virtually via Zoom)
5:00 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. 5:00 PM - CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Martinez called the closed session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama (arrived at 5:01 p.m.), 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 - July 17, 2023, Page 1 of 9 A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -EXISTING LITIGATION
Authority: Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (d) Case Name: OPV Coalition, et al. v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, et al.
Case No. Santa Barbara County Superior Court VENC100555357 B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Authority: Government Code §§ 54957 and Government Code § 54954.5(e) 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 5:02 p.m. 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order at 6:31 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 Hernandez
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Kevin Spaulding provided the closed session report indicating that with respect to Closed Session Item A, Conference with Legal Counsel - Existing Litigation, Council gave unanimous authority to file an answer in the OPV Coalition et al v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency case in order to protect its water rights as well as its membership water rights with respect to PHWA.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments were provided by the following:
In Person:
•Jamie Beavers
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Becky Breuning
•John Welty
Written:
•Tracy Sisson Phillips
•Joan Tharp
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda Approval
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of July 17, 2023.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
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RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CALL TO ORDER THE PORT HUENEME
HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor Martinez recessed the City Council Meeting and called the Housing Authority Regular meeting to order at 6:42 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members Johnny Brown, Robert Blackwell, Steven A.
Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, and Martha R. McQueen-Legohn; Vice Chair Misty Perez, and Chair Roberto “Bobby” Martinez
Absent: None.
HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Vice Chair Perez, seconded by Member Hernandez, 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 20, 2023, Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes.
2. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements forthe period of June 15 2023, through July 11, 2023.
3. Request for Out of State Travel
Authorized out of state travel for the Housing and Facilities Maintenance Director and one Housing Specialist, to attend the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) summit in Las Vegas, Nevada from September 13-14, 2023.
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUSINESS ITEMS -None
AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS, COMMENTS, & REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Clarification was provided.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING The Port Hueneme Housing Authority adjourned at 6:44 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
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CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes-July 17, 2023, Page 3 of 9 Approved this 2
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Martinez reconvened the City Council Regular Meeting at 6:44 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
Oath of Office - City Manager
City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez administered the oath of office to City Manager James Vega.
4. Proclamation Honoring Sergeant Eric Starna for His Service to the City of Port Hueneme Police Chief Federico provided a brief introduction to the presentation. Councilmember Hernandez read a proclamation into record and presented it to Sergeant Eric Starna for his dedication, commitment and service to the City of Port Hueneme and wished him well in his future endeavors.
5. 6. Proclamation Honoring Senior Police Officer Nora Starna for Her Service to the City of Port Hueneme
Police Chief Federico provided a brief introduction to the presentation. Mayor Pro Tern Perez read a proclamation into record and presented it to Senior Police Officer Nora Starna for her dedication, commitment and service to the City of Port Hueneme and wished her well in her future endeavors.
7. Ventura County Economic Development Collaborative (VC-EDC) Presentation VC-EDC President/CEO Bruce Stenslie and VC-EDC Director of Strategic Relations Alondra Gaytan gave a presentation that provided an overview of economic development and business opportunity.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager James Vega requested that Council consider continuing Consent Calendar Item No. 14 to a later date in order to provide greater transparency by including the RFP in the packet.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez to continue Item No. 14 to a later date.
Mayor Martinez requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No.11 for discussion.
Councilmember Gama seconded the motion.
To provide clarity, Mayor Pro Tern Perez amended her motion to pull Item No. 11 from the Consent Calendar for discussion and continue Item No. 14 to a later date, Councilmember Gama seconded.
In response to a point of clarification from City Manager James Vega, Mayor Pro Tern Perez clarified her motion is to pull Item No. 11 from the Consent Calendar for discussion, continue Item No. 14 to a later date, and approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 8 -10, 12, 13, and 15 - 16 as presented. Councilmember Gama confirmed his second.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes - July 17, 2023, Page 4 of 9 City Council:
8. Minutes
Approved the July 3, 2023, City Council Special Meeting Minutes.
9. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of June 28, 2023 through July 11, 2023.
10. Continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding with Hueneme Elementary School District for Administration of the School Crossing Guard Program, and Award of Sole Source Contract to All City Management Services for Crossing Guard Services Continued the Memorandum of Understanding with the Hueneme Elementary School District for the administration of the school crossing guard program for the 2023-2024 school year; and awarded a sole-source contract, per Municipal Code Section 2564(a), to All City Management Services (ACMS) for crossing guard services for the 2023-2024 school year.
12. Salary Range Increases, Corrections, and Adjustments Authorized Staff to make the following adjustments:
1. Increase the salary range for the Property and Evidence Supervisor by 8.0% effective 7/08/22; and
2. Update the salary range in FY 2023/2024 for the Irrigation Technician position to reflect the going market rate for this position, updating the base range from 22.40/hr to $24.03/hr; and
3. Add the annual salary ranges in FY 2023/2024 for the Custodian full-time position with salary range of $38,792.00 - $46,155.20; and
4. Revise the salary range in FY 2023/2024 for the Code Compliance Officer Senior position by 4.4%.
13. Mural Ad Hoc Committee Appointment
Confirmed and approved the appointment of Mayor Martinez to the Mural Ad Hoc Committee.
15. Award of Contract for Construction Management. Inspection and Administration Services for the Bubbling Springs Park Renovation Project
Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with Cumming Management Group, Inc., for the Construction Management, Inspection and Administrative services for the Bubbling Springs Park renovation project.
16. Five Year On-Call Professional Services Agreements Phase One Authorized the City Manager to execute three (3) Professional Services agreements, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with Willdan Engineering, Atkins, and CSG Consultants to provide professional services and technical support services for Construction Management for Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) related to services over a five-year period (August 1, 2023 to July 31, 2028); not-to-exceed limit of $75,000 per task order.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
11. Authorization for Out of State Travel for Mayor Bobby Martinez and Mayor Pro Tern Perez - City/Port Joint Advocacy Trip To Washington, D C.
Recommendation: Authorize out of state travel from Tuesday, September 12, 2023, through Friday, September 15, 2023, for Mayor Bobby Martinez and Mayor Pro Tern Perez CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes - July 17, 2023, Page 5 of 9 to represent the City of Port Hueneme in Washington, D.C. as part of the City of Port Hueneme / Port of Hueneme joint advocacy trip.
Discussion ensued amongst Council.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Mayor Martinez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 11 as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Manager James Vega indicated an item will be brought back to Council on September 5, 2023, to consider reimbursement payable to Oxnard Unified School District to cover substitute costs for Mayor Martinez in his absence due to the City of Port Hueneme/Port of Hueneme joint advocacy trip to Washington, D.C.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM CONTINUED
14. Authorization to Publish Request for Proposals for the Construction of the Destination Playground at Hueneme Beach Park
Recommendation: Authorize staff to publish a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the construction of the Destination Playground at Hueneme Beach Park.
This item was continued to a later date.
PUBLIC HEARINGS -None.
BUSINESS ITEMS
17. 2023 Annual Hueneme Hero Award
Recommendation: Approve the Citizen Advisory Commission (CAC) recommendation to recognize Ms. Becky Breuning as the recipient of the 2023 Hueneme Hero Award.
Deputy City Manager Peretz presented the report. Questions and comments followed.
Public comment was provided by Juliet Rodriguez.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Martinez, to approve the Citizen Advisory Commission (CAC) recommendation to recognize Ms.Becky Breuning as the recipient of the 2023 Hueneme Hero Award. Comments followed.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
Mayor Martinez recessed the City Council meeting for a 5-minute break at 7:43 p.m. Mayor Martinez reconvened the meeting at 7:48 p.m.
18. Broadband Master Plan
Recommendation: Approve the Broadband Master Plan as prepared by Government Technology Group, LLC; and Direct staff to return to Council with a recommended set of steps to begin the implementation of the Plan.
CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes -July 17, 2023, Page 6 of 9 Economic Development Consultant Steve Kinney provided a brief introduction to the report. Government Technology Group Principals Jeff Lewis and Preston Young gave a presentation regarding the Broadband Master Plan Study. Questions followed.
Public comments were provided by:
• John Welty
• Susan Levin
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve the Broadband Master Plan as prepared by Government Technology Group, LLC; and Direct staff to return to Council with a recommended set of steps to begin the implementation of the Plan.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
Discussion followed.
19. Discussion of Potential Community Benefit Fund Projects for Fiscal Year 2023-24 Recommendation: City Council discuss potential projects to be funded by the Joint CityPort of Hueneme Community Benefit Fund (CBF).
City Manager James Vega and Community Development Director Tony Stewart presented the report and identified a typo in the report, noting that where it lists $121,000 it should be $131,000.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez to approve the request for Hueneme High School. Mayor Martinez indicated questions will be taken first and then motions and discussion can be had. Questions and discussion followed.
Public comment was provided by Walter Moody.
A motion was made by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve Table 2 and add $10,000 for scholarships, $5,000 for Little League, $7500 for Sister City Program, $2500 for the Hueneme High School Indian Wells Tennis Tournament Field Trip, and to allocate the remainder of the funds to community events between the City and the Port.
Table 2
Additional funds for Bard sculpture
Additional funds for public mural
DC Coalition City and Port Trip- Joint Advocacy
Scholarships
Police Explorers
Reel Guppy
LegoFIrst First Robotics Competition -
Program
Youth Music and Cultural Programs/Education
Little League
Sister City Program
Caregivers
$40,000
$10,000
$20,000
Not defined
$5,000
$5,000
YouthyStem $5,000
$5,000
Not defined
Not defined
$5,000
CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes-July 17, 2023, Page 7 of 9 Comments followed which included Mayor Martinez indicating he would communicate at a City-Port meeting the suggestion to allocate funds from the community event budget for a light lunch for those who participate in the California coastal cleanup.
Councilmember Gama indicated he would vote present. Comments followed. After a point of clarification, Councilmember Gama voted yes.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Former Interim City Manager/Current Community Development Director Tony Stewart provided comments and reports on the following:
• Community Development update
• Mural project
• His service as Interim City Manager and continued service as Community Development Director
Council commented.
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• None.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn:
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Attending Committee meetings
• Update on Gold Coast Transit strike
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Regional Defense Partnership of the 21st Century (RDP-21) name change • Thanked Mayor Martinez and all those who participated in the Hueneme Fun Run event Councilmember Gama:
• Attended Beach ErosionAuthority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) meeting • Skunks
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Beach access
• Hueneme Beach Clean Up
Councilmember Hernandez:
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Attended Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Policy meeting and Transportation Committee meeting
• Upcoming SCAG meeting
• Attended BEACON meeting
• Mural project
• GO Human project
Mayor Pro Tern Perez:
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Attended SCAG meeting
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Attended Economic Development Collaborative (EDC-VC) meeting •
Attended Explorer graduation, congratulated the graduates, and commented on a job well done by the advisors
CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes -July 17, 2023, Page 8 of 9 Mayor Martinez:
• Thanked everyone who participated and supported the Hueneme Fun Run • Sister City visit/tour
• Hueneme Beach Festival
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn:
• Port Hueneme Naval Base gate closure on Victoria Avenue Councilmember Hernandez:
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Attended the library presentation on historical sites in Port Hueneme • Thanked Sister City hosts
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Compliments to Commander Albertson for his service as Interim Chief of Police Mayor Martinez:
• Request for a Halloween themed Hueneme Fun Run
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Hernandez:
1. Requested that Police Chief Federico provide a report on fireworks during the Fourth of July weekend and give a Police Department update at a future Council meeting, seconded by Mayor Martinez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Martinez reminded the community that there are no scheduled City Council meetings in August.
The City Council adjourned at 9:11 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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