C.VTY OF
CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Successor Agency & Housing Successor Agency
Special Joint Meeting Minutes
October 16, 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 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 Manager
Authority: Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
CC Regular Meeting Minutes and SA & HSA Special Joint Meeting Minutes - October 16, 2023, Page 1 of 7 B. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Position: City Attorney
Authority: Government Code Section 54957 (b)(1)
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 6:35 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 - None
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Kevin Spaulding provided the closed session report indicating no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments were provided in person by the following:
•Jasmine Keys and Hueneme High School Band
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Becky Breuning
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Frances Andersen
•Jasmine Duron
•Luis Mendez, II
Public Comments were submitted in writing and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Ricardo Holden
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of October 16, 2023.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Quarterly Employee Recognition
A City employee was presented with years of service recognition.
2. Down Syndrome Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Pro Tern Perez read the proclamation into record recognizing October, 2023, as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the City of Port Hueneme and encouraged the CC Regular Meeting Minutes and SA & HSA Special Joint Meeting Minutes -October 16, 2023, Page 2 of 7 community to support the quality of life for individuals with down syndrome by promoting inclusion, acceptance, community connections, and awareness of individuals with down syndrome.
3. National Community Planning Month Proclamation
Community Development Director Tony Stewart read the proclamation into record, which designated October, 2023, as Community Planning Month in the City of Port Hueneme in conjunction with the celebration of National Community Planning Month.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager James Vega answered clarifying questions regarding Consent Calendar Item No. 6.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 - 6 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 October 2, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
5. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of September 22, 2023 through October 6, 2023.
6. Authorization to Award a Contract to J & H Engineering General Contractors, Inc, for LM2201: The Bubbling Springs Creek Clearing Project
Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with J & H Engineering General Contractors for a not to exceed amount of $225,936 for year two of the Bubbling Springs Creek Cattail and Bulrush Clearing Project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. Adopt a Resolution Granting Special Use Permit No. 21-23 for the Tree Factory's Day of the Dead Celebration with Ancillary Food Trucks. Vendors, and Live Entertainment Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to take testimonial and documentary evidence; and
2. Close the public hearing and consider the evidence; and
3. Adopt a Resolution Deeming a Temporary Event Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and Conditionally Approving Special Use Permit No. 21-23 (Tree Factory’s Day of the Dead Celebration Event Located at 437 and 453 W.
Channel Islands Blvd.); 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 presented the report.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes and SA & HSA Special Joint Meeting Minutes -October 16, 2023, Page 3 of 7 The public hearing was opened at 7:10 p.m. There were no public comments. The applicant (Tree Factory) gave a presentation.
The public hearing was closed at 7:16 p.m. A question followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to adopt Resolution No. 4467 deeming a temporary event exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and conditionally approving Special Use Permit No. 21-23 (Tree Factory’s Day of the Dead Celebration event located at 437 and 453 W.
Channel Islands Blvd ); and take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Comments followed.
Motion passed 5-0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: McQueen-Legohn, Hernandez, Gama, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
8. Annual Development Agreement Compliance Review and Finding of Exemption From CEQA
Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to take testimonial and documentary evidence; and
2. Close the public hearing and consider the evidence; and
3. Adopt Resolutions Determining that the Following Cannabis Dispensaries are in Compliance with their Respective Development Agreements: Bleu Diamond, LLC; Freedom 1
st Association; Front Door Enterprises, LLC; and PH Investments Group, LLC; and
4. Adopt Resolutions Determining that the Following Cannabis Businesses are in Partial Compliance with their Development Agreements: Innovative Concepts Investment Group, LLC; and Tradecraft Farms-Port Hueneme, LLC; and
5. Adopt a Resolution Determining that the Following Cannabis Business is Out of Compliance with their Respective Development Agreement: Port Hueneme Organic Team, Inc.; and
6. Make a determination the project is exempt under CEQA; and
7. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable, including determining which course of action to take regarding the three businesses who are out of compliance with their respective Development Agreements, per the options noted in the staff report dated October 16, 2023.
8. Direct staff to return at an upcoming meeting with additional recommendations for potential revisions to the City Cannabis Program.
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 provide a brief introduction. Councilmember Gama left the room at 7:20 p.m. and returned at 7:21 p.m. Community Development Director Tony Stewart presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:50 p.m. Councilmember Gama left the room at 7:50 p.m. and returned at 7:52 p.m.
Public comment was provided in person by the following:
• Tradecraft Farms-Port Hueneme, LLC (applicant)- discussion followed. •
Ethan Flores (Element 7 Express Dispensary - applicant) The public hearing was closed at 8:19 p.m.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes and SA & HSA Special Joint Meeting Minutes - October 16, 2023, Page 4 of 7 A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, to:
1. Adopt Resolutions determining that the following Cannabis Dispensaries are in compliance with their respective Development Agreements: Resolution No. 4468 - Bleu Diamond, LLC; Resolution No. 4469 - Freedom 1
st Association; Resolution
No. 4470 - Front Door Enterprises, LLC; and Resolution No. 4471 - PH Investments Group, LLC; and
2. Adopt a Resolution determining that the following Cannabis Business is in partial compliance with their Development Agreement: Resolution No. 4472 - Innovative Concepts Investment Group, LLC; and
3. Adopt a Resolution determining that the following Cannabis Business is out of compliance with their respective Development Agreement: Resolution No. 4473 - Port Hueneme Organic Team, Inc.; and
4. Make a determination the project is exempt under CEQA; and
5. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable, including determining which course of action to take regarding the three businesses who are out of compliance with their respective Development Agreements, per the options noted in the staff report dated October 16, 2023.
6. Direct staff to return at an upcoming meeting with additional recommendations for potential revisions to the City Cannabis Program; and
7. Continue the public hearing to November 20, 2023, regarding Tradecraft FarmsPort Hueneme, LLC.
Motion passed 5-0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
BUSINESS ITEMS - None
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND CALL TO ORDER THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE PORT HUENEME REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR
AGENCY SPECIAL JOINT MEETING
Mayor Martinez recessed the City Council meeting and Chair Martinez called the Successor Agency to the Port Hueneme Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Successor Agency Special Joint Meeting to order at 8:22 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Members Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Martha R. McQueen-Legohn; ViceChair Misty Perez; Chair Roberto “Bobby” Martinez
Absent: None
BUSINESS ITEM
9. Joint Resolution Regarding Property Conveyance
Recommendation: That the Board of the Successor Agency to the Port Hueneme Redevelopment Agency (“SA”) and the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme as Housing Successor Agency (“HSA”) approve and adopt a Joint Resolution of the Successor Agency for the Port Hueneme Redevelopment Agency and the City of Port Hueneme as Housing Successor Agency Conveying Real Properties Currently Owned by the Successor Agency to the City of Port Hueneme as Housing Successor Agency to Correct Invalid Land Transfers in Accordance with Health & Safety Code Section 34167.5.
City Attorney Kevin Spaulding presented the report. Questions followed.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes and SA & HSA Special Joint Meeting Minutes -October 16, 2023, Page 5 of 7 There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Member Gama, seconded by Member Hernandez, to approve and adopt a Joint Resolution of the Successor Agency for the Port Hueneme Redevelopment Agency and the City of Port Hueneme as Housing Successor Agency conveying real properties currently owned by the Successor Agency to the City of Port Hueneme as Housing Successor Agency to correct invalid land transfers in accordance with Health & Safety Code Section 34167.5
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
ADJOURNMENT OF THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE PORT HUENEME
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AND THE HOUSING SUCCESSOR AGENCY SPECIAL JOINT
MEETING
Chair Martinez adjourned the Successor Agency to the Port Hueneme Redevelopment Agency and the Housing Successor Agency special joint meeting at 8:28 p.m.
RECONVENE THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
Mayor Martinez reconvened the City Council meeting at 8:28 p.m.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
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Ray D. Prueter Library parking lot update
• Veteran’s Day Event
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Upcoming City Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Gama:
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Hueneme Beach Cleanup
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn:
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Attended Friends of the Library High Tea
• KidSTREAM Children’s Museum
Councilmember Hernandez:
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Attended all Committee meetings
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Continuum of Care meeting
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Friends of the Library High Tea
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Attended the NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People) Ventura County Branch Freedom Fund Awards Banquet and congratulated Councilmember McQueen-Legohn for having received the Pioneer Award.
Mayor Pro Tern Perez:
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Upcoming meeting with the Captain Kimnach
Mayor Martinez:
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Mural Committee
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Sister City Committee
CC Regular Meeting Minutes and SA & HSA Special Joint Meeting Minutes -October 16, 2023, Page 6 of 7
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Hernandez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding the opportunity to discuss talking points for discussion with the Navy, seconded by Councilmember Gama.
Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Mayor Martinez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to present a proclamation for World Wetlands Day, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:40 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 6, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
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