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Monday, March 18, 2024
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Teleconference Location:
Residence Inn Marriott Capital View -Main Lobby
2850 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington Virginia, 22202
6:30 PM
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CC Regular Meeting Minutes - March 18, 2024, Page 1 of 7 Uso de traductor
* La Ciudad proporcionara un traductor si un miembro del publico lo solicits con un aviso de 48 horas de anticipacion. Si no se avisa con 48 horas de anticipation, el publico podra proporcionar su propio traductor.
Para solicitar un traductor, comumquese con [email protected]. * Segun el Codigo de Gobierno de California 54954.3, si una persona utiliza un traductor durante las declaraciones publicas, el cuerpo legislative de una agencia local debera proporcionar al menos el doble del tiempo asignado a un miembro del publico que utilice un traductor para garantizar que las personas que no hablan ingles reciban la misma oportunidad de dirigirse directamente al cuerpo legislative de una agencia local.
* Si la Ciudad proporciona un traductor o equipo de traduccion que permita la traduccion simultanea del testimonio, entonces no se concedera tiempo adicional.
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The Levine Act (Gov. Code, § 84308) requires any Party, Participant, or Agent in a Proceeding, as those terms are defined in Government Code section 84308 and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Sections 18400 et seq. , before the City of Port Hueneme that involves any action or consideration to their contract, license, permit, or other entitlement for use to disclose any campaign contributions made to City elected or appointed Officers totaling more than $250 within the 12 months prior to the City decision. Any City elected or appointed Officer who has received a contribution totaling more than $250 within the preceding twelve (12) months from a Party, Agent, or Participant, shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use the Officer’s official position to influence the decision. Violations of Government Code section 84308 may result in a civil action brought by the FPPC for an amount up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation. Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of the Political Reform Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of up to the greater often thousand dollars ($10,000) or three times the amount the person unlawfully contributed upon conviction for each violation. Any Party, Participant, or Agent is further prohibited from making, and any elected or appointed City Officer is prohibited from soliciting or accepting, any contribution in excess of $250 fora period of twelve (12) months following any proceeding described above. 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. and led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez (teleconference), Roberto “Bobby” Martinez; Mayor Pro Tern Martha R. McQueen-Legohn (teleconference); and Mayor Misty Perez
Absent: None
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Martinez
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Becky Breuning
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - March 18, 2024, Page 2 of 7 A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the City Council Agenda of March 18, 2024.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES -None
PRESENTATIONS
1. Police Department Annual Report
Police Chief Federico gave a presentation providing an annual report of the Port Hueneme Police Department. Questions followed.
2. Pension Funding and Unfunded Liability Overview
City Manager James Vega provided a brief overview and introduction. Govlnvest Consultant Dan Matusiewicz and Finance Director Lupe Acero, gave a presentation providing an overview of pension funding and unfunded liability. Questions followed.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3 - 9, as presented.
City Manager Vega responded to clarifying questions regarding Item No. 7, from Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
3. Minutes
Approved the March 4, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of February 27, 2024 through March 12, 2024.
4. 5. Approval of Co-Sponsorship of Hueneme Elementary School District Pickleball Tournament at Moranda Park
Approved the co-sponsorship of Hueneme Elementary School District’s Pickleball Tournament at Moranda Park on May 18 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., by allowing the reservation of courts at Moranda Park and waiver of fees. 6 Award of Contract for Native American Monitoring Services for the Bubbling Springs Park Renewal Project
Authorized the City Manager to execute a one (1) year agreement, not to exceed $74,000.00, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with Spirit In The Wind Services for Native American Monitoring for The Bubbling Springs Renewal Project.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - March 18, 2024, Page 3 of 7
7. Award of Contract for Geotechnical Services for the Bubbling Springs Park Renewal Project
Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with GeoLabs-Westlake Village for Geotechnical Services for The Bubbling Springs Renewal Project.
8. Award of Contract for On-Call Demolition Services
Authorized the City Manager to execute a five (5) year agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with PreCon Demolition for on-call Demolition Services.
9. Authorization of a Resolution Designating Applicant’s Agent to California Office of Emergency Services for Disaster Recovery Efforts from December 2023 Storm Adopted Resolution No. 4484, a Resolution entitled, “Designation of Applicant Agent Resolution" (CAL OES Form 130) that will be submitted to California Office of Emergency Services that will allow the City to apply for emergency assistance for the December 2023 storm or future emergencies.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
BUSINESS ITEMS
10. Heroes, History and Heritage Policy Nomination: Richard Bard Monument and Proposed Survey
Recommendation: Receive an update on the status of the application for a Richard Bard Monument by the Oxnard Harbor District and provide direction regarding the proposed survey to solicit community feedback regarding potential locations.
Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz presented the report. Questions followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Joan Tharp
• Janis Berk
• Randall Thomas
• David Scrivner
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Travis Brohamer
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Mayor Perez, to approve the survey with the following adjustments: that names are correctly written regarding the Flag Plaza; the Port of Hueneme-Oxnard Harbor District to add a map on the back to identify the specific location of the proposed monument; and to add a comment section. (No vote was taken as the motion was superseded.)
Discussion followed. Councilmember Gama indicated for the record that the City Council was never presented with a drawing scope of a statue, that it was always presented as a monument, and they were never advised that it was going to be an 11-foot statue in the suggested location. Discussion followed.
Councilmember Martinez stated for the record that he is not going to amend his motion.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - March 18, 2024, Page 4 of 7 A motion was made by Councilmember Gama that staff bring back at least 2 alternative surveys that surveys only the residents of the City of Port Hueneme. Motion failed for lack of second.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Mayor Perez, to approve the current survey with updates to ensure the locations are properly identified, the area by which the monument will be placed is identified at a map showing where the specific locations are, and put in a notice that the survey is for Port Hueneme residents only.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
11. Priorities for City and Port (Oxnard Harbor District) Partnership 2024 Recommendation: Receive information regarding the Joint City/Port Committee meetings for 2024 and provide direction regarding priorities.
City Manager Vega presented the report. Questions and comments followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez to receive and file the item.
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the four priorities and that the City Council and Port of Hueneme Commissioners be invited to attend the scholarship ceremony, and to ensure that the City-Port Joint Committee meetings are recorded.
Councilmember Hernandez indicated that she was in the middle of presenting her motion and clarified that her motion is to receive and file the item, to move forward with the goals as stated, and that future City-Port Joint Committee meetings be recorded for the benefit of transparency and documenting meeting discussions. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn. (No vote was taken as the motion was superseded.) A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, to include everything motioned by Councilmember Hernandez (to receive and file the item, to move forward with the goals as stated, and that future City-Port Joint Committee meetings be recorded for the benefit of transparency and documenting meeting discussions) and added that City Council be invited to the scholarship ceremony. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Gama.
Discussion followed.
In response to Councilmember Hernandez’ request to a point of order for clarification of whether a third motion was being made, Mayor Perez indicated the request to revisit the Community Benefit Fund by Councilmember Gama is already included in the process, and therefore, the second motion made by Councilmember Martinez would be considered.
Motion passed 3-2, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Martinez, Perez
NOES: Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
12. “Reflect Yourself Pedestrian Safety Campaign
Recommendation: Receive a presentation from Councilmember Gama regarding a proposed “Reflect Yourself Pedestrian Safety Campaign, and provide direction CC Regular Meeting Minutes -March 18, 2024, Page 5 of 7 City Manager Vega provided a brief introduction and CouncilmemberGama presented the report. Questions and discussion followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to proceed with Phase 1 and requested that City Manager Vega and staff come back with ideas and concepts that are low cost with a big impact. (No vote was taken as the motion was superseded.)
Councilmember Hernandez requested that the motion be amended to include pedestrian accidents, pedestrian hazards, and proposed recommendations for pedestrian safety.
City Attorney Kevin Spaulding clarified that the motion had already received a second so therefore, cannot be amended, but a new motion can be made.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to implement Phase 1 (promote reflective clothing, educational safety campaign, and enforcement) and to have staff come back with data in various forms to be determined by City Manager Vega and Police Chief Federico.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, 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:
• Egg-Stravaganza
• Upcoming Council Meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Gama:
• Attended VCOG (Ventura Council of Governments) meeting • Attended BEACON (Beach, Erosion, Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment) meeting
Councilmember Martinez:
• Nothing to report.
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Joint Advocacy trip to Washington D.C. with Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) • Attended SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments) meeting • Volunteered with Habitat for Humanity for a cleanup event Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn:
• Attended all Committee meetings
• Participated as a Key note speaker at a Woman’s History Month event at Navy Surface Warfare Center
Mayor Perez:
• Nothing to report regarding committee meetings
• Port Hueneme Branch of the Ventura Downtown Lions and community projects CC Regular Meeting Minutes -March 18, 2024, Page 6 of 7
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Thanked Community and Economic Development Director Tony Stewart and City Manager Vega for their assistance in submitting a legislative request regarding issues the City is facing regarding accessory dwelling units.
• Commented on the Pedro Valdez Memorial
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding a report back from the RDP trip to Washington, D C., seconded by Councilmember Gama.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Hernandez, Gama, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 9:08 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
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