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Monday, May 20, 2024
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM
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Use of a Translator
* The City shall provide a translator if one is requested by a member of the public with a 48-hour advance notice. If a 48-hour advance notice is not provided, the member of the public may provide their own translator. To request a translator, please contact [email protected]. * Per California Government Code 54954.3, if an individual utilizes a translator during Public Statements, the legislative body of a local agency shall provide at least twice the allotted time to a member of the public who utilizes a translator to ensure that non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the legislative body of a local agency.
* If the City provides a translator or translation equipment that allows for the simultaneous translation of the testimony, then no additional time shall be granted.
Uso de traductor
* La Ciudad proporcionará un traductor si un miembro del público lo solicita con un aviso de 48 horas de anticipación. Si no se avisa con 48 horas de anticipación, el público podrá proporcionar su propio traductor.
Para solicitar un traductor, comuníquese con [email protected].
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* 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 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.
* Si la Ciudad proporciona un traductor o equipo de traducción que permita la traducción simultánea del testimonio, entonces no se concederá tiempo adicional.
Americans with Disabilities Act
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, contact the office of the city clerk at (805) 986-6503 or [email protected]. Notice 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to allow participation in this meeting.
Levine Act Disclaimer
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. 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Roberto “Bobby” Martinez; Mayor Pro Tem Martha R. McQueen-Legohn; and Mayor Misty Perez
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Gama
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may submit comments for items on the Agenda or that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. General public comments regarding items Not on the Agenda will be heard at this time. State law prohibits Council from taking action on any item Not on the Agenda. Comments regarding items on the Agenda will be heard when the item is addressed. In-person public comments should be no more than 3 minutes in length. Written comments should be no more than 500 words. Please see Agenda cover page for submission instructions.
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Agenda of May 20, 2024.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Peace Officer’s Memorial Day and National Police Week Proclamation
2. Dispatcher of the Year Award Certificate of Recognition presented to Police Dispatcher Samantha Duran
3. National Public Works Week Proclamation
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the governing body, and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no discussion of these items unless, before the governing body votes on the motion to adopt, specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate motions
4. Minutes
Recommendation: Approve the May 6, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
5. Register of Disbursements
Recommendation: Receive and file the City’s register of disbursements for the period of April 27, 2024 through May 9, 2024.
6. Calling for, Giving Notice of, and Requesting Consolidation of a Municipal General Election on November 5, 2024 for the Election of Certain Officers and Adoption of Related Resolutions
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme calling and giving notice of the Municipal General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, for the Election of certain officers as required by the provisions of the laws of the State of California, and requesting the Ventura County Board of Supervisors consolidation of said election with the Presidential General Election to be held on said date pursuant to section 10403 of the Elections Code; and
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme adopting regulations for candidates for elective office pertaining to candidate statements and other materials submitted to the voters and the costs thereof for the Municipal General Election to be held on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.
7. Issue Request for Proposals for On-Call Landscape Architecture Services Recommendation: Authorize the Director of Community and Economic Development to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) for on-call landscape architecture services.
8. Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Authorizing the City’s Participation in the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program as a subgrantee; and
2. Accept the awarded Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program funds subject to the terms and conditions specified in the grant agreement, and authorize the Chief of Police to sign the agreement and any related documents and amendments; and
3. Approve a revenue agreement with the County of Ventura (dba: Ventura County Sheriff’s Office), BSCC 1223-23, in the amount of $18,000 for the term of July 1, 2023 through March 31, 2026, for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program.
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9. Approval of Contract Renewal with Flock Group Inc.
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the Chief of Police to execute a contract renewal with Flock Group Inc. for Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Software-As-A-Service (SAAS) Agreement.
2. Approve a budget appropriation in the amount of $10,000 to fund the cost increase in the price of the contract.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. Update to Cannabis Ordinance
Recommendation:
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 796, 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.
11. Introduction of Ordinances Amending Sections 10802 and 10803 of Chapter 6 of Article X of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Pertaining to Development Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units and Density Bonus Regulations, Respectively Recommendation:
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 Section 10802 of Chapter 6 of Article X of The Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Pertaining to Development Standards for Accessory Dwelling Units”; and
2. 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 Section 10803 of Chapter 6 of Article X of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Pertaining to Density Bonus Requirements”; and
3. Make a determination the project is exempt under CEQA.
BUSINESS ITEMS
12. Ponoma Street Parking Concerns and Option for Stop Sign Installation Recommendation: Consider whether to approve an 18-month demonstration installation of Stop Signs for multiway stop control at Ponoma Street intersecting with Clara and B Street.
13. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Recommendation: Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Members are appointed to various Regional Committees/Agencies/Boards and will report out on their activities within these organizations and put forth any comments in regards to community events at this time.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request items to be placed on future agendas at this time. All requested items will require a motion, a second, and a majority vote, per adopted Council policies, to be placed on a future agenda and will be scheduled at the City Manager’s discretion.
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to in this Agenda are available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and on the City’s website at www.cityofporthueneme.org. Materials received after agenda packet distributions are made available to the public on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s office at the same time they are provided to the Council.
I, Georgianna Nicole Alvarez, City Clerk of the City of Port Hueneme, do hereby affirm that the agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting on the City’s website and near the front entrance of Port Hueneme City Hall, 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, California, 93041, in accordance with California Government Code Section 54954.2(a).