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771. CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
*7948-2023
Monday, April 15, 2024
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
5:00 PM Closed Session | 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
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Para solicitar un traductor, comuníquese con [email protected]. * Según el Código de Gobierno de California 54954.3, si una persona utiliza un traductor durante las declaraciones públicas, el cuerpo legislativo de una agencia local deberá proporcionar al menos el doble CC Regular Meeting Agenda - April 15, 2024, Page 1 of 7 del tiempo asignado a un miembro del público que utilice un traductor para garantizar que las personas que no hablan inglés reciban la misma oportunidad de dirigirse directamente al cuerpo legislativo de una agencia local.
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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 of ten 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 for a period of twelve (12) months following any proceeding described above. 5:00 PM - CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perez called the closed session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Roberto "Bobby" Martinez; Mayor Pro Tem Martha R. McQueen-Legohn; Mayor Misty Perez
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Kevin Spaulding read the closed session items into record A. CONFERENCE PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Position: City Attorney
Authority: Government Code Section 54957, subdivision (b)(1) B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION
Authority: Government Code section 54956.9, subdivision (d) (1) Case: City of Port Hueneme v. Dario Pini, et al.
Ventura County Superior Court Case No: 56-2019-00533286-CU-PT-VTA CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None.
CC Regular Meeting Agenda - April 15, 2024, Page 2 of 7
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Perez recessed to the closed session meeting at 5:01 p.m. Councilmember Gama recused himself from Closed Session Item B. and left the room at 6:07 p.m. 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor Perez called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. and led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Roberto "Bobby" Martinez; Mayor Pro Tem Martha R. McQueen-Legohn; Mayor Misty Perez
Absent: None
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Hernandez
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Kevin Spaulding indicated that there is no legally reportable action, but in reference to Closed Session Item A. Public Employee Performance Evaluation for the City Attorney disclosed that he has tendered his resignation to the law firm of Green de Bortnowsky and he wil no longer be serving as City Attorney. Mr. Spaulding further indicated that Andre de Bortnowsky and Joan Smyth will be providing legal services to the City.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
Councilmember Gama declared that he had a conflict of interest and therefore recused himself from Closed Session Item B. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION - Case: City of Port Hueneme v. Dario Pini, et al., due to the proximity of his residence and Surfside Motel.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Becky Breuning
• Timothy Furgal
• Tom King
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
Jasmine Duron
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
There were no conflicts of interest disclosed.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Fair Housing Month Proclamation
Mayor Perez read the proclamation into record proclaiming April 2024, as Fair Housing Month, beginning a year-long commemoration of the Fair Housing Act in the City of Port Hueneme, and urged all citizens to wholeheartedly recognize this celebration throughout the year. The proclamation was presented to and accepted by Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEl) Committee Vice Chair Kathy Sullivan and Director of Government Affairs Rob Leatherwood of the Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors.
CC Regular Meeting Agenda - April 15, 2024, Page 3 of 7 AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL (taken out of order)
City Council Agenda Approval
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McQueen- Legohn, and passed unanimously, to approve the City Council Agenda of April 15, 2024.
2. Arbor Day Proclamation
City Manager James Vega provided a brief overview of Arbor Day and the requirements of the City of Port Hueneme being a Tree City USA; and announced the City's Arbor Day celebration. City Manager Vega read the proclamation into record proclaiming the third Thursday in April as Arbor Day in the City of Port Hueneme, urged all citizens to celebrate Arbor Day and to support efforts to protect our trees and woodlands; and further urged all citizens to plant and care for trees to gladden the heart and promote the well-being of this and future generations
City Manager Vega identified the need to change the time for the Arbor Day Celebration due to a schedule conflict.
3. Sister City Presentation by Committee Representative Bobby Martinez Sister City Committee Representative Bobby Martinez gave a presentation highlighting the Sister City partnership during a visit to Puerto Vallarta last November.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 - 5, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
4. Minutes
Approved the April 2, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
5. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City's register of disbursements for the period of March 23, 2024 through April 5, 2024.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. Transaction and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee - Measure "U" Annual Report Recommendation: Receive a presentation from and file the Report provided by the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee.
Transactions and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee (Oversight Committee) Chair David Scrivner presented the report. Oversight Committee Vice Chair Beth Williams and Oversight Committee Member Gailen Vick were also present. Questions and comments followed. There were no public comments.
CC Regular Meeting Agenda - April 15, 2024, Page 4 of 7 A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to receive a presentation from and file the Report provided by the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
7. Joint City/Port Committee Direction Including Consideration of Community Benefit Fund Allocations and Future Priority Topics
Recommendation:
1. Create a list of projects and programs recommended for funding from the Community Benefit Fund; and
2. Provide members of the Joint City/Port Committee with direction regarding future priority topics including the Council's identified partnership goals.
City Manager Vega presented the report. Discussion followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Rich Rollins
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to:
1. Approve the created brainstorming list of projects and programs recommended for funding from the Community Benefit Fund as shown below:
Police Explorers • LegoFirst Robotics Competition
Reel Guppies • Tennis Backboard/Wall
• Inlakech • Elementary School Programs
• Beach Festival and Banana • Cat Trap and Release
Festival, 5k event • Audubon Society - Fencing
• Picnic Tables/Bonfire Pits Senior Programmin
• Public Art • Museum Fundin
Scholarships • Boys and Girls Club
• City Marquee Letters • Pier Signage
Learn to Swim Program • Washington DC Advocacy Trip
2. Provide members of the Joint City/Port Committee with direction regarding future priority topics including the Council's identified partnership goals and the following:
Revenue sharing agreements • Washington, D.C. joint advocacy trip • Pedestrian safety talking points
• Sidewalks • Dredging
• Traffic safety City/Port events
• Marquee letters
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
8. Dredging Project Update
Recommendation: Receive a report on the City's dredging project and authorize staff to collaborate with key partners such as the Port, Harbor, Army Corps of Engineers, United States Navy, BEACON, and others to advocate for the project.
CC Regular Meeting Agenda - April 15, 2024, Page 5 of 7 City Manager Vega presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
There was Council consensus to receive the report.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Grocery Outlet Grand Opening
• Arbor Day Celebration
Coffee with the City event
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
Questions followed.
COUNCILMEMBERS' REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Martinez:
• Attended Sister City Committee Meeting and announced upcoming meeting • Upcoming Recreation, Education, Arts & Culture in Hueneme (REACH) Special Meeting Attended Port Hueneme Water Agency Meeting
Mural
Councilmember Gama:
• Hueneme Beach Clean Up
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Upcoming Grocery Outlet Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting
• Upcoming Ventura County Association of Water Agencies 32^d Annual Water Symposium • Attended Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation Committee
• Attended Mural Committee
Mayor Pro Tem McQueen-Legohn:
• Attended Air Pollution Control Board and congratulated Councilmember Gama on being appointed to the Air Pollution Control District Advisory Committee • Attended Gold Coast Transit District Committee
• Upcoming Museum Governance Committee meeting
• Attended Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) Mayor Perez:
• Attended committee meetings, nothing to report
• Congratulated Port Hueneme Police Explorer Sergeant Tiffany Zavala for being named Explorer of the Year
• Hueneme Lions Club Charter
Hernandez:
• Congratulated Tom Fiala on being appointed to Commander by the local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) - and wished him a happy anniversary REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None.
CC Regular Meeting Agenda - April 15, 2024, Page 6 of 7
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:24 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, May 6, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
City Clerk
Approved this 6* day of May, 2024:
Misty Perez, Mayor
CC Regular Meeting Agenda - April 15, 2024, Page 7 of 7