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CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 20. 2024
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM
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Written: All written public comments shall be no more than 500 words and are subject to the Public Records Act. Written comments should be submitted to the City Clerk by 5:00 p m. on the day of the City Council meeting by email or directly to the City Clerk’s Office. Email [email protected] and enter “City Council Public Comment" in the Subject line (and agenda item number if applicable). Mail or drop off written comments to the City Clerk’s Office located at 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. Please clearly mark envelope with "Public Comment and meeting date”.
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* 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 proporcionara un traductor si un miembro del publico lo solicita con un aviso de 48 horas de anticipacion. Si no se avisa con 48 horas de anticipacion, el publico podra proporcionar su propio traductor.
Para solicitar un traductor, comumquese con [email protected].
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* 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.
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
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 Misty Perez
Absent: Mayor Pro Tern Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Gama
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Becky Breuning
• Tom King
• Randall Thomas
• Jan Berk
• Lamont L. Hayes
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Jeffrey Scarberry
• Thibault Robert
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AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, and passed 4-0-1 (McQueen-Legohn absent) to approve the City Council Agenda of May 20, 2024.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
PRESENTATIONS
1. Peace Officer's Memorial Day and National Police Week Proclamation Mayor Perez read the proclamation into record, designating May 12-18, 2024, as “Police Week” and May 15, 2024 as “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day” in the City of Port Hueneme, and publicly saluted the service of law enforcement officers in our community and in communities across the nation; and presented it to Police Chief Federico and several members of the Police Department on behalf of the Police Department.
2. Dispatcher of the Year Award Certificate of Recognition presented to Police Dispatcher Samantha Duran
Police Chief Federico provided a brief biography and presented a Certificate of Recognition to Police Dispatcher Samantha Duran in recognition of receiving the Police Dispatcher of the Year award.
3. National Public Works Week Proclamation
Councilmember Gama read the proclamation into record, designating the week of May 19-25, 2024, as National Public Works Week; urging all citizens to join with representatives of the American Public Works Association and government agencies in activities, events, and ceremonies designed to pay tribute to our public works professionals, engineers, managers, and employees and to recognize the substantial contributions they make in protecting our national health, safety, and advancing quality of life for all; and presented it to Public Works Director Fred Camarillo on behalf of the Public Works Department.
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager James Vega requested that City Council consider approving Consent Calendar Item No. 6 regarding Exhibit A to the Resolution calling and giving notice of the Election with a clarifying correction, indicating that the positions were listed as Mayor and Councilmember being up for election, but because the City does not have a directly elected Mayor, they should both be listed as Councilmember.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 -5 and 7 -9, as presented; and approve Consent Calendar Item No. 6, as corrected.
Motion passed 4-0-1 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: McQueen-Legohn; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
4. Minutes
Approved the May 6, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
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5. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed 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
1. Adopted Resolution No. 4487, 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. Adopted Resolution No. 4488, 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 Authorized 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
1. Adopted Resolution No. 4489, 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. Accepted 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. Approved 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.
9. Approval of Contract Renewal with Flock Group Inc.
1. Authorized 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. Approved 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.
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.
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Community and Economic Development Director Tony Stewart presented the report.
Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:11 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:12 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Gama 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 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.
Motion passed 4-0-1, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: McQueen-Legohn; ABSTAIN: None
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.
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.
Community and Economic Development Director Tony Stewart presented the report and indicated that the statutes now have new reference numbers starting with 66310 (66310 et. seq.), and therefore, staff recommends that the ADU ordinance be updated to include “and any succeeding state code sections” so if they change in the future, they don’t have to be brought back to Council to make those changes. Community and Economic Development Director Tony Stewart further indicated because it’s not a substantive change, that change can be made between now and the second reading at the next City Council meeting without any further discussion. City Manager James Vega provided additional input. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:50 p.m.
Public comment was submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• David Scrivner
Comments followed. The public hearing was closed at 7:59 p.m.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, 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 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.
Motion passed 4-0-1, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: McQueen-Legohn; ABSTAIN: None
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.
City Manager James Vega provided a brief overview. Principal Engineer Charles Cable presented the report. Questions followed. At the request of City Council, Tracey Jay provided comment. There were no other public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve an 18-month demonstration installation of Stop Signs for multiway stop control at Ponoma Street intersecting with Clara and B Street.
Motion passed 4-0-1 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: McQueen-Legohn; ABSTAIN: None
13. Fiscal Year 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) Recommendation: Receive and file the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
City Manager James Vega provided a brief introduction. Adam Guise, CPA, of Moss, Levy & Hartzheim, LLP, gave a presentation of the auditor’s process regarding the FY 2022-23 ACFR. Questions followed. Finance Director Lupe Acero provided a brief summary of the internal process regarding the FY 2022-23 ACFR. There were no public comments. There was no vote taken as no action was needed.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics • First Annual Memorial Day event
• Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center and Teen Center storm damage update • Upcoming City-Port Committee Meeting
• Gold Coast Transit District fare structure update
• Upcoming City Council meeting topics
Questions followed
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COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Gama:
• California Joint Powers Insurance Authority Elected Officials Summit - mandated state requirements related to housing
• Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) meeting - affirmed Committee Chair, instituted CPI increase, solicitation for projects, coastal issues, dredging, appointed special projects advisor, beach use and data, sea level rise, grant opportunities, kelp restoration projects
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Attended all regular meetings
• BEACON Sand Summit
• Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) meeting -Care Act and Proposition 1 • Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) - Energy Champion meeting regarding climate change, energy, and reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Clean Power Alliance climate action plan
• Legislation packet
Councilmember Martinez:
• Boys and Girls Club Breakfast
• Upcoming Mural Committee meeting
• City-Port Committee Scholarship opportunity
• Beach Fest Art Contest
• Sister City Committee - nonprofit update and potential upcoming Puerto Vallarta visit to Port Hueneme
Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn: absent
Mayor Perez:
• Boys and Girls Club Breakfast and building update
• Wellness event-team run concept- Seaside marathon
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:56 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, June 3, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
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