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1UENEM1 CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes &
September 18, 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 PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Position: City Attorney
Authority: Government Code § 54957, subdivision (b)(1)
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -September 18, 2023, Page 1 of 7
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Martinez called the meeting to order at 6:33 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 McQueen-Legohn.
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:
•Becky Breuning (in person)
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Tracy Sisson Phillips (written comment read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez)
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda Approval
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of September 18, 2023.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed
PRESENTATIONS
1. Banana Festival Proclamation
Mayor Martinez read the proclamation into record, presented it to Miguel Rodriguez, Community Outreach Manager, The Port of Hueneme Oxnard Harbor District, and encouraged the community to “go bananas” at the Port of Hueneme Banana Festival and celebrate the diverse working port.
2. National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Proclamation Mayor Pro Tern Perez read the proclamation into record recognizing Suicide Prevention Awareness month and encouraging the community to spread awareness for this important cause.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager James Vega sought Council’s approval to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 7 to provide a correction and clarification to the item.
A motion was made by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 7, and approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3 - 6, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
CC Regular Meeting Minutes-September 18, 2023, Page 2 of 7 City Council:
3. Minutes
Approved the September 5, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of August 26, 2023 through September 8, 2023.
5. Appointment of VCAAA (Ventura County Area Agency on Aging) Advisory Council Members
Appointed Jonnie Lisman and Luis Mendez II to the Ventura County Area Agency on Aging (VCAAA) Advisory Council to fill the City’s two representative vacancies.
6. Award Fuel Purchase Agreement for City Operated Vehicles and Eouipment Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with Southern Counties Oil Company (SCOC), for a term of three years, with two optional one-year extensions, to provide fuel deliveries to service the city fleet.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
7. Finance and Police Department Position Reclassification Recommendation:
1. Reclassify one of the existing Customer Service Representative positions to a Fiscal Assistant position within the Finance Department.
2. Reclassify one of the existing Police Department Full Time positions to an Administrative Sergeant position within the Police Department.
City Manager James Vega indicated that this item is to reclassify two positions and provided a brief background; clarified that a job description does exist for the Fiscal Assistant position, but is currently not in use, and is therefore, being proposed as a reclassification; and further indicated that it was determined that the Police Sergeant job description fits the duties of an Administrative Sergeant and is therefore, being proposed as a reclassification. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 7, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Engineering and Traffic Survey Including Speed Limit Reductions in Specified Locations - Update, and Introduction for First Reading, Waiving Further Reading, of an Ordinance Amending Article III, Chapter 3, Part A, Division 15 of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Approving the 2023 Engineering and Traffic Survey Update and Adopting the Recommended Speed Limits Set Forth Therein”; and
2. Open public hearing, introduce for first reading, read by title only, waive further reading, of an Ordinance amending Article III, Chapter 3, Part A, Division 15 of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes-September 18, 2023, Page 3 of 7 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.
City Manager James Vega provided a brief introduction of the report. Principal Engineer Charles Cable and Tom Mericle presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:06 p.m.
Public comments were submitted in writing and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez, by the following:
• David Scrivner
• Jeffrey Scarberry
• Joan Tharp
• Fred Gonzalez
Questions followed. Consultant Tom Mericle corrected for the record an error on the map for Pleasant Valley Road it should have been 35 mph green instead of 40 mph orange.
Clarifying comments and questions followed.
The public hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m.
Due to a public comment indicating that there were some discrepancies between staff’s recommendation and the supporting attachments, it was clarified that staff would review and ensure that the resolution and ordinance match the information that was stated correctly in the staff report and would be included in the motion. City Attorney Kevin Spaulding further indicated that the information would be matched and to the extent there is a scrivener’s error, it will be identified at the next meeting where the ordinance is attached.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, with the above considerations to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4465 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Approving the 2023 Engineering and Traffic Survey Update and Adopting the Recommended Speed Limits Set Forth Therein”; and
2. Open public hearing, introduce for first reading, read by title only, waive further reading, of an Ordinance amending Article III, Chapter 3, Part A, Division 15 of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code.
Motion passed 5-0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Perez, Hernandez, Gama, McQueen-Legohn, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
BUSINESS ITEMS
9. Speed Cushion Policy and Related Traffic Calming Options Recommendation: Approve and adopt the Citywide Speed Cushion policy and receive an update on related traffic calming options, including staff seeking alternative options other than red curb in the Ponoma Street Neighborhood due to parking concerns.
City Manager James Vega provided a brief introduction of the report and Interim Public Works Director Fred Camarillo presented the report. Questions followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Macario Simon
• Tracey Jay
• David Scrivner
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -September 18, 2023, Page 4 of 7 Public comments were submitted in writing and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez, by the following:
• Joan Tharp
• Julie Varde-Gonzalez
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember McQueenLegohn, to approve and adopt the Citywide Speed Cushion policy removing the language about privately funded speed cushions and receive an update on related traffic calming options, including staff seeking alternative options other than red curb in the Ponoma Street Neighborhood due to parking concerns.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
The meeting was recessed at 7:58 p.m. for a 5-minute break. The meeting was reconvened at 8:03 p.m.
10. Authorization to Purchase BMW Police Motorcycle to Reinstate Motorcycle Enforcement Recommendation: Authorize the purchase of a BMW police motorcycle to reinstate motorcycle enforcement.
City Manager James Vega provided a brief introduction of the report and Commander Albertson presented the report. Police Chief Federico provided additional comments.
Questions followed.
A public comment was submitted in writing and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez, by Joan Tharp. Questions followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember McQueenLegohn, to authorize the purchase of a BMW police motorcycle to reinstate motorcycle enforcement.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
11. Investment Policy Update
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution, adopting the updated annual investment policy for Fiscal year 2023-24 and delegating authority to the City Treasurer to invest and reinvest City funds, and rescinding Resolution No. 4096.
City Manager James Vega provided a brief introduction to the report and Finance Director Lupe Acero presented the report. Chandler Asset Management Associate Portfolio Strategist Kara Hooks gave a presentation regarding the investment policy review.
Questions followed.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to adopt Resolution No. 4466, adopting the updated annual investment policy for Fiscal year 2023-24 and delegating authority to the City Treasurer to invest and reinvest City funds, and rescinding Resolution No. 4096; and to add social responsibility language to the policy.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -September 18, 2023, Page 5 of 7 City Manager James Vega requested a friendly amendment to adopt Resolution No. 4466, adopting the updated annual investment policy for Fiscal year 2023-24 and delegating authority to the City Treasurer to invest and reinvest City funds, and rescinding Resolution No. 4096; and bring back at a future City Council meeting an item on the Consent Calendar for Council's consideration to review and approve the proposed social responsibility language. Discussion followed.
Mayor Martinez accepted the friendly amendment and Councilmember Hernandez confirmed her second.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
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City/Port Joint Advocacy Tript to Washington, D.C.
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Green compost bins
o Interim Public Works Director answered Council questions to green compost bins •
October 2, 2023 tentative City Council meeting schedule COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn:
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Green compost bin
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Attended all meetings
• Attended RDP (Regional Defense Partnership) Annual Gathering •
Participated in the Calleguas Water District Tour
• Attended the Water United Water Iron and Magnesium Manganese Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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Attended Del Sol’s High School Grand Opening
• Attended the Association of Water Agency’s (AWA) 28th Annual Member and Policy Reception at the Reagan Library
• Thanked Councilmember Gama for hosting Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated at the beach cleanup
Councilmember Gama:
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated and beach cleanup •
Annual California Coastal Cleanup
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Autism Society of Ventura County Puzzle Marathon
• Attended VCOG (Ventura Council of Governments) meeting •
D.A. Nazarenko updates on fentanyl crisis and family justice center • Unable to attend BEACON (Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment) meeting due to Cal Cities Conference in Sacramento
• City/Port partnership and joint advocacy trip to Washington, D.C. • Mar Vista Sidewalk
• Attended Ventura County Board of Supervisor’s meeting in support of Ventura County Animal Services
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Viewed Ventura County Board of Supervisor’s meeting for Ventura County Animal Services and General Plan
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -September 18, 2023, Page 6 of 7 Attended Transportation Committee and Regional Policy Committee of the Southern California Association of Governments
Thanked Councilmember McQueen-Legohn for attending the VRSD (Ventura Regional Sanitation District) meeting on her behalf
Attended California State University Channel Islands Site Authority audit meeting Thanked Fire Chief Williams for hosting the 9/11 ceremony and providing a tour of the fire station
Attended RDP Annual Gathering
Attended AWA policymaker meeting at the Reagan Library - water workers being recognized as first responders
Attended POW MIA Ceremony at the VFW
Annual California Coastal Beach Cleanup
Upcoming BEACON meeting
Jessica Cornejo celebrates Anacappuccino’s 20th Anniversary - art show Thanked Jonnie Lisman and Luis Mendez for volunteering to serve on Ventura County Area Agency on Aging Commission (VCAAA)
Mayor Pro Tern Perez:
• No committee reports
• City/Port joint advocacy trip to Washington, D.C.
Mayor Martinez:
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City/Port joint advocacy trip to Washington, D.C.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Hernandez:
1. Requested a proclamation to be presented to Jessica Cornejo in recognition and celebration of Anacappuccino’s 20th Anniversary, at a future Council meeting, seconded by Mayor Martinez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Mayor Martinez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding an open discussion with the Navy Base Ventura County in regards to the parking issue on San Pedro, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 9:07 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Monday, October 2, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Approved this 2
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