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December 4, 2023
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM
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• Additional electronic 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 (arrived at 6:58 p.m.), Martha R. McQueen-Legohn; Mayor Pro Tern Misty Perez; Mayor Roberto “Bobby” Martinez
Absent: None
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember McQueenLegohn, and passed 4-0-1 (Councilmember Hernandez absent) to approve the City Council Agenda of December 4, 2023.
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -December 4, 2023, Page 1 of 7
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
RECESS CITY COUNCIL MEETING/CALL TO ORDER THE HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING Mayor/Chair Martinez recessed the City Council Meeting and called to order the Housing Authority Regular meeting at 6:34 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members Johnny Brown, Robert Blackwell, Steven A.
Gama, Laura D. Hernandez (arrived at 6:58 p.m.), 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 Gama to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion passed 6-0-1 as follows:
AYES: Blackwell, Brown, Gama, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez NOES: None; ABSENT: Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None
Authority Members:
1. Minutes
Approved the October 2, 2023, Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of September 23, 2023 through November 27, 2023.
3. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Audit Update
Received and filed the fiscal year 2022-23 audit update.
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUSINESS ITEMS
4. Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) Update
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) and authorize staff to proceed with the formation of a non-profit organization.
Housing and Facilities Director Gabby Basua presented the report. Nathan Bondar from LIHTC Development Group, was present to provide support. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Member Perez, seconded by Member Hernandez, to receive the update on the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) and authorize staff to proceed with the formation of a non-profit organization.
Motion passed 7-0 as follows:
AYES: Blackwell, Brown, Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes-December 4, 2023, Page 2 of 7 AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS, COMMENTS, & REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -None.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING The Port Hueneme Housing Authority adjourned at 7:07 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for February 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Qeprgiaona Nicole
Authority Clerk
MMC, CPMC
Approved this 2
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Martinez reconvened the City Council Regular Meeting at 7:07 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
5. Ventura County Broadband Strategic Project
Vivian Vazquez, Economic Development Collaborative Workforce and Economic Strategies Senior Associate and Bill Simmons, Broadband Consortium, Pacific Coast, gave a presentation providing an update on the Ventura County Broadband Strategic Project.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Martinez requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 10 for discussion.
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 11 and 12 for discussion.
A motion was made by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 6 - 9, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
6. Minutes
Approved the November 20, 2023, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
7. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of November 4, 2023 through November 27, 2023.
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -December 4, 2023, Page 3 of 7
8. Authorization for Out of State Travel-Conference
Authorized the Finance Director and Deputy Finance Director to attend the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Conference in Orlando, Florida, from June 9 - 1 2, 2024.
9. Authorization for Out of State Travel-Training
Authorized Property and Evidence Supervisor Frank Montelongo to attend the 2024 Axon Accelerate Conference in Miami Beach, Florida, from April 22 -26, 2024.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
10. 2024 City Council Meeting Schedule
Recommendation: Approve the proposed 2024 City Council meeting schedule.
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, 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
11. 756 Thayer Lane Funding Request
Recommendation: Authorize a funding request of $80,000.00 for the demolition and other maintenance/administrative expenses for the Property located at 756 Thayer Lane.
Questions and discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Perez to approve Consent Calendar item No. 11, as presented.
Motion passed 4-1 as follows:
AYES: Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: Gama; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
12. Authorization to Procure Goods and Services for the Bubbling Spring Renovation Project Recommendation: Approve and authorize the City Manager to execute any agreements/contracts and change orders/amendments related to the Bubbling Springs Renovation project in amounts more than $25,000.00 but no more than $250,000.00.
A clarifying question followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 12, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes - December 4, 2023, Page 4 of 7
BUSINESS ITEMS
13. Potential Prohibition of Smoking in Multi-Unit Residences Recommendation: Receive a report on the City’s current smoking prohibition and potential options to prohibit smoking in multi-unit residences, and provide direction.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• GabeTeran
• Hayden Stiles
• Arely Garcia
• Estrella Garcia
• Daniel Gonzalez
• Meaghan Salas
• Jesselyn Banos
• Kendy Banos
• Javier Garnica
• Luis Mendez
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Ventura County Supervisor Vianey Lopez
• Ector Flores-Garcia
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Martinez, to receive a report on the City’s current smoking prohibition and potential options to prohibit smoking in multi-unit residences, and provide direction for staff to move forward in researching a solution that strikes a balance so that people in our community could breathe healthy air, including talking to and surveying the property owners.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
14. Port Hueneme Historical Museum Update
Recommendation: Receive an update on the status of the Museum rehabilitation efforts and approve an alternate approach to facilitate the reopening of the museum, which includes a reduction to the scope and budget for Capital Improvement Project FA2302, from $75,000 to $25,000.
Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz presented the report. Questions followed.
Public comment was provided in person by:
• Tom McClain
Public comment was submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by:
• Beverly Kelley
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to receive an update on the status of the Museum rehabilitation efforts and approve an alternate approach to facilitate the reopening of the museum, which includes a reduction CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes - December 4, 2023, Page 5 of 7 to the scope and budget for Capital Improvement Project FA2302, from $75,000 to $25,000. Comments followed.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez, Martinez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
15. Mural Artist Selection Sub-Committee
Recommendation: Hear from the Mural Committee representative and then each select, by no later than December 31, 2023, an artistically-inclined member of the Port Hueneme community to serve on a sub-committee to review qualifications for the mural artist.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions and comments followed.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Perez, seconded by Councilmember McQueenLegohn, to hear from the Mural Committee representative and then each select, by no later than December 31, 2023, an artistically-inclined member of the Port Hueneme community to serve on a sub-committee to review qualifications for the mural artist 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:
• Bubbling Springs walking path closure and Creek Clearing Project • Styrofoam ban
• Upcoming City Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember McQueen-Legohn:
• Gold Cost Transit 8
th Annual Holiday Bus
• Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) special board meeting and article • VCTC (Ventura County Transportation Commission) Commissioner appointment to the Metrolink
Councilmember Gama:
• Hueneme Beach Clean Up
• Bubbling Springs Creek Clearing Project and erosion
• Upcoming BEACON (Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment) meeting
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Attended Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance
• Thanked staff and all who participated in the Tree Lighting event • Attended Southern California Edison Advisory Committee meeting • Upcoming Southern California Association of Governments Economic Summit • Requested that Councilmember McQueen-Legohn attend the upcoming VRSD (Ventura Regional Sanitation District) meeting on her behalf and to present a certificate of recognition on behalf of Council
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -December 4, 2023, Page 6 of 7 • Licensing of the military wives
• John Sharkey Day and requested to adjourn the meeting in his memory • Upcoming BEACON meeting
Mayor Pro Tern Perez:
• Upcoming meetings: EDC Executive Team meeting and Boys and Girls Club of Oxnard and Port Hueneme meeting
• Shout out to staff for tree lighting ceremony
Mayor Martinez:
• Tree lighting ceremony
• Boys and Girls Club Gym
• Oxnard parade
• Upcoming Sister City Committee meeting
• Upcoming Joint City/Port Committee meeting to be determined Council:
• Senior Holiday Luncheon
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Gama:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding the research of safety ordinances for pedestrians at night. Motion failed for lack of second.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned in memory of John Sharkey at 8:44 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, December 18, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Geprgianjia Nicole Al/apez, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk
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Approved this 18th day of December, 2023
Misty Perez, Mayor
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