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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
November 6. 2023
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM Open Session
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• Additional meeting guidelines can be found at the end of the agenda. 6:30 PM 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 Hernandez
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments were provided in person by the following:
•Mary Curtis
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Timothy Furgal
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of November 6, 2023.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Swearing in of Police Officer Chris Tario
Police Chief Federico introduced Officer Chris Tario and provided a brief biography. City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez administered the oath of office. Police Officer Tario was presented with a new badge and was pinned by his fiance.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 - 5 as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
2. Minutes
Approved the October 16, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of October 7, 2023 through October 20, 2023.
Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report
-September 30. 2023
Received and filed the September 30, 2023, Treasurer’s Report as presented.
3. 4.
5. Authorization to Purchase of Solid Waste Vehicles
Approved the purchase of two (2) new Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Peterbilt solid waste automated side loaders, in the amount of $917,860.38, authorized staff to utilize HGAC cooperative purchasing agreement, and appropriated an additional $118,000 to account #304-563-5602- to complete the purchase.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Proposed Ordinance Approving the Joint Powers Agreement for Clean Power Alliance of Southern California and Authorizing the Implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation Program
Recommendation:
1. Introduce for first reading, waiving further reading, and approve an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, approving the Joint Powers Agreement for Clean Power Alliance of Southern California and authorizing the implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation program; and
2. Make a determination that the action is action is exempt from CEQA.
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 presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:03 p.m.
Public Comments were provided in person by the following:
. Angus Simmons
. Farah Stack
. Luis Mendez
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -November 6, 2023, Page 2 of 5 Public Comments were submitted in writing and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Joan Tharp
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Haley Ehlers
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Kristin Decas - Port of Hueneme-Oxnard Harbor District, Jan Dietrick - 350 Ventura County Climate Hub, Maripas Jacobo & Rafael Ochoa -Coastal Keepers, Roclo Lozano-Knowlton - Merito Foundation, Kevin Brannon - Reel Guppy Outdoors
Questions followed. The public hearing was closed at 7:23 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Martinez, to:
1. Introduce for first reading, waiving further reading, and approve an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, approving the Joint Powers Agreement for Clean Power Alliance of Southern California and authorizing the implementation of a Community Choice Aggregation program; and
2. Make a determination that the action is action is exempt from CEQA.
Comments followed.
Motion passed 5-0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Hernandez, Martinez, Gama, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. Approval of Community Benefit Fund Projects for FY 2023-2024 Recommendation: Approve projects to be funded by the Joint City-Port of Hueneme Community Benefit Fund (CBF).
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed.
Public Comments were provided in person by the following:
• Rich Rollins
A motion was made by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, to approve projects to be funded by the Joint City-Port of Hueneme Community Benefit Fund (CBF) as shown in the table below.
Table 2 - Revised CBF FY 2023
Project Description Amount
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 - Youth/Stem Program Youth Music and Cultural Programs/Education
Little League
Sister City Program
Caregivers
City/Port Community Events
Total
$40,000
$10,000
$20,000
$10,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
$7,500
$5,000
$16,350
$133,850
CC Regular Meeting Minutes-November 6, 2023, Page 3 of 5 Discussion followed.
Motion passed 5-0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Gama, Hernandez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
8. Authorization to Publish Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Construction of the Bubbling Springs Renewal Project
Recommendation: Authorize staff to publish an RFP for the construction of the Bubbling Springs Park Renewal Project.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to authorize staff to publish an RFP for the construction of the Bubbling Springs Park Renewal Project
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
9. Legal Services Agreement with Green de Bortnowsky, LLP, to Continue Services as City Attorney
Recommendation: Approve and authorize the Mayor to execute, a new legal services agreement with the law firm of Green de Bortnowsky, LLP, to continue services as City of Port Hueneme City Attorney effective November 6, 2023.
City Attorney Kevin Spaulding presented the report. Comments followed.
Public Comments were provided in writing and read by City Clerk Alvarez by the following:
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Mark F. McLernon
A motion was made by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve and authorize the Mayor to execute, a new legal services agreement with the law firm of Green de Bortnowsky, LLP, to continue services as City of Port Hueneme City Attorney effective November 6, 2023. Comments followed.
Motion passed 4-1 as follows:
AYES: Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: Gama; 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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Upcoming City Council meeting topics
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Veteran’s Day event
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Green bin update
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn:
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Attended the following: regular monthly meetings, United Water Conservation District’s 2023 Water Sustainability Summit, Spooktacular, Naval Surface Warfare Center Port CC Regular Meeting Minutes- November 6, 2023, Page 4 of 5 Hueneme Division Community Leader’s Tour, State of the County -Ventura County 2023, VCTC (Ventura County Transportation Commission) meeting, and the SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments) Workshop for elected officials Councilmember Gama:
• Animal Services Commission and animal services
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City of Oxnard, Perkins Road encampment, hazardous waste, and environment Councilmember Hernandez:
• Mural Committee
• Puerto Vallarta Sister City trip
• Attended VCOG (Ventura Council of Governments) Dinner •
Council meeting decorum
Mayor Pro Tern Perez:
• Attended committee meetings
• Boys and Girls Club of Oxnard and Port Hueneme 2023 33rd Annual Kids Auction & Gala Mayor Martinez:
• Mural Committee
• Puerto Vallarta Sister City trip and Sister City Committee •
Upcoming REACH (Recreation, Education, Arts, Culture in Hueneme) meeting
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tern Perez:
1. Requested an update on Red Mule, seconded by Mayor Martinez. City Manager James Vega indicated he would provide an update to Council; therefore, no vote was taken.
Mayor Martinez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding consideration of forming a joint Committee with the City of Port Hueneme and City of Oxnard, seconded by Councilmember Gama. Motion passed 3-2, with Councilmember Hernandez and Councilmember McQueen-Legohn voting No.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:45 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 20, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Gebrgianna Nicole Alv;
City Clerk
Approved this 20th day of November, 2023:
Roberto “Bobby” Marline^
, Mayor
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