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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM Open Session
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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 Perez 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, Roberto “Bobby” Martinez; Mayor Pro Tern Martha R. McQueen-Legohn; Mayor Misty Perez
Absent: None
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Gama
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public Comments were provided in person by the following:
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Tom Fiala
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Becky Breuning
•Joan Tharp
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda Approval
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of February 20, 2024.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -February 20, 2024, Page 1 of 7
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
PRESENTATIONS
Introduce and Welcome New Employees: Human Resources/Risk Manager Frank Lee and Police Officer Richard Gutierrez
City Manager James Vega provided a brief bio and introduced new employee, Human Resources/Risk Manager Frank Lee. Police Chief Michael Federico provided a brief bio and introduced new Police Officer Richard Gutierrez. City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez administered the oath of office to Police Officer Richard Gutierrez. Police Officer Gutierrez was presented with a badge which was pinned by his father.
1. Update from the Port of Hueneme -Oxnard Harbor District Representative Regarding the Shoreside Power System
Giles Pettifor, Port of Hueneme-Oxnard Harbor District Environmental Manager, gave a presentation providing an update regarding the shoreside power system.
2. 3. Overview of the Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) Presented by RDP Representatives Gene Fisher, RDP Executive Director, gave a presentation providing an overview of RDP.
Public Works Annual Project Update
City Manager Vega provided a brief overview and announced the promotion of Fred Camarillo to Public Works Director. Public Works Director Camarillo gave a presentation providing an update on the Public Works Department including projects.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hernandez requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 5 for discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 5, and approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 4 and 6 - 14, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
6. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of January 23, 2024 through February 9, 2024.
Letter of Support Requesting the Establishment of Funding for State Emergencies Approved a letter to Senator Limon and Assemblymember Bennett requesting the establishment of a state fund to provide funding to mitigate the impacts of disasters.
7. Adoption of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme. California.
Authorizing the Application for Major League Baseball-Major League Baseball Players Association (MLB-MLBPA) Youth Development Foundation (YDF) Grant Funds for the Bubbling Springs Park Renewal Project
Adopted Resolution No. 4482 entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, authorizing the application for Major League Baseball - Major CC Regular Meeting Minutes -February 20, 2024, Page 2 of 7
8. League Baseball Players Association (MLB-MLBPA) Youth Development Foundation (YDF) Grant funds for the Bubbling Springs Park Renewal Project”.
9. Reduction of Park Permit Fees for Port Hueneme Little League Authorized the City Manager to approve a reduction of park permit fees for the Port Hueneme Little League’s use of Moranda Park during the 2024 Spring season while the Bubbling Springs Project is completed to ensure that this recreational opportunity remains available to the Port Hueneme community.
10. Authorization to Issue a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for Native American Monitoring Services for the Bubbling Springs Renewal Project
Authorized the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Native American Monitoring for the Bubbling Springs Renewal Project.
11. Authorization to Issue a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for Geotechnical Construction Services For The Bubbling Springs Renewal Project
Authorized the issuance of a Request For Qualifications (RFQ) for Geotechnical Construction Services for the Bubbling Springs Renewal Project.
12. Approval of First Amendment to the Contract Between the City of Port Hueneme and the Cumminq Group for Labor Compliance Services for the Bubbling Springs Renovation Project
Authorized the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the contract between the City of Port Hueneme and the Cumming Group for Labor Compliance Services for the Bubbling Springs Renovation Project, and increasing the amount of the contract by $55,960.00.
13. Authorize the Sole Source Purchase of Sewage Pumps for Pleasant Valiev Lift Station Authorized the sole source purchase, per Municipal Code Section 2564(a), of two submersible sewer pumps, in the amount of $61,450.75, from Flo-Systems, Inc.
14. Authorization to Purchase Roll Off Containers
Approved the purchase of (4) 40 Cubic Yard and (2) 13 Cubic Yard roll off containers, in the amount of $49,253.90, from Wastequip, LLC, utilizing a cooperative purchasing agreement through Sourcewell Co-Operative contract - 040621-WQI.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
5. Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the February 5, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
Councilmember Hernandez requested that the February 5, 2024, Minutes regarding the RDP trip (Item No. 12) reflect her participation on the Strategic Committee in addition to her position as Alternate.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Mayor Perez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 5, as amended.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. Update to Cannabis Ordinance
Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to take testimonial and documentary evidence; and
2. Close the public hearing and consider the evidence; and
3. Introduce for first reading, by title only, waiving further reading of an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Amending Article III of the Municipal Code to supersede Ordinance 784, which comprises Chapter 12, to implement various laws of the State of California by allowing medicinal and nonmedicinal and/or commercial cannabis facilities within the City subject to regulatory parameters that protect public health, safety, and welfare”; and
4. Make a determination the project is exempt under CEQA; and
5. 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.
City Manager Vega provided a brief introduction and Community Development Director Tony Stewart presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 8:20 p.m.
There were no public comments.
The public hearing was closed at 8:21 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to:
1. Introduce for first reading, by title only, waiving further reading of an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Amending Article III of the Municipal Code to supersede Ordinance 784, which comprises Chapter 12, to implement various laws of the State of California by allowing medicinal and nonmedicinal and/or commercial cannabis facilities within the City subject to regulatory parameters that protect public health, safety, and welfare”; and
2. Make a determination the project is exempt under CEQA; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Motion passed 5-0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Gama, Martinez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
BUSINESS ITEMS
16. Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Report
Recommendation:
1. Accept the Mid-Year Budget Report;
2. Adjust the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget as defined in the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Proposed Budget Amendments;
3. Approve the updated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects for FY 2023-24; and
4. Approve the revised salary schedule converting the City’s Community Development Director Position into a Community and Economic Development Director Position in order to allow the position to absorb tasks previously handled by an outside consultant.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -February 20, 2024, Page 4 of 7 City Manager Vega provided a brief introduction and Finance Director Lupe Acero presented the report. Questions were taken during and after the presentation. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to:
1. Accept the Mid-Year Budget Report;
2. Adjust the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Operating Budget as defined in the Fiscal Year 2023- 24 Proposed Budget Amendments;
3. Approve the updated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects for FY 2023-24; and
4. Approve the revised salary schedule converting the City’s Community Development Director Position into a Community and Economic Development Director Position in order to allow the position to absorb tasks previously handled by an outside consultant.
Comments followed including the importance of the training budget and requested that that the training budget be increased when and where appropriate; and to do a press release and/or newsletter regarding the positive statistics related to the new motor officer implementation.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
17. City of Port Hueneme Pier Gate Options
Recommendation: Receive an update on Port Hueneme pier gate options and direct staff to remove chain link fence and track statistics to determine whether a permanent gate is needed in the future.
City Manager Vega presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
City Manager Vega clarified that the proposal would be removing the gate, reverting back to the 24-hour open, and continue to close lots B and C, but leaving lot A open for the pier.
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to receive an update on Port Hueneme pier gate options and direct staff to remove chain link fence and track statistics to determine whether a permanent gate is needed in the future.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
18. City Council Goals
Recommendation: Receive a brief report on City Council Goals and provide feedback and direction, including setting a City Council Workshop at either the Regular Meeting on March 4, ora Special Meeting on March 11.
City Manager Vega presented the report.
Mayor Perez requested an amendment to Goal 4, to add the word “inclusive”.
Public comments were provided in person by the following; • Jasmine Duron
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -February 20, 2024, Page 5 of 7 Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Alvarez by the following:
• Joan Tharp
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Ashley Pope
A motion was made by Mayor Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to amend Goal No. 4, adding the word “inclusive”.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to receive a brief report on City Council Goals and provided feedback and direction including setting a City Council Workshop at the Regular Meeting on March 4, 2024.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• Run 4 Your Heart 5K and Health/Wellness Fair
• Groundbreaking for Bubbling Springs project
• Upcoming City Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Martinez:
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Appreciation for City Clerk duties
• REACH (Recreation, Education, Arts, and Culture in Hueneme) and Sister City Committee Meeting update
• Attended PHWA Meeting
• Basketball and pickleball update
Councilmember Gama:
• Hueneme beach cleanup with Coastal Keepers and Surfrider; and thanked Public Works, Joan Tharp, and City Manager Vega for their efforts in helping organize the event • Upcoming BEACON (Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment) meeting
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Attended SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments) meeting - LCMC (Legislative/Communications and Membership Committee) meeting •
Attending Base meetings along with the RDP group in preparation of the upcoming Washington, D.C., trip
Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn:
• Attended meetings in preparation of the upcoming Washington, D.C., trip • Thanked Police Chief Federico for visiting Marlborough Seaside Village and providing the first meeting with the Police Chief and Port Hueneme Police Department CC Regular Meeting Minutes -February 20, 2024, Page 6 of 7 Mayor Perez:
• Attended all Committee meetings
• City-port Committee meeting, Bard monument location and community input survey • Chumash monument
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Hernandez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to respond to Governor Newsom’s budget cuts in regards to REAP (Regional Early Action Planning) program that helps fund housing programs and approve the use of the template provided, seconded by Councilmember Martinez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
2. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to have a presentation on sea level rise and climate change, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0
Mayor Perez:
1. Announced that PHP Agency, a new business in Port Hueneme, has invited local elected officials and the community to their opening for a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and provided details.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 9:56 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 4, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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City Clerk
Approved this 4
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Mayor
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