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CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 3, 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.
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* 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]. * Segun el Codigo de Gobierno de California 54954.3, si una persona utiliza un traductor durante las declaraciones publicas, el cuerpo legislative de una agenda 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
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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 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 6:30 p.m. and led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez (teleconference via Zoom) Roberto “Bobby” Martinez; Mayor Pro Tern Martha R. McQueen-Legohn; Mayor Misty Perez
Absent: None
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Martinez
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following. • Jamie Beavers
• Tim Furgal
• Camilo Garcia
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Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• David Scrivner
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
City Council Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Gama and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of June 3, 2024.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
PRESENTATIONS
1. Pride Month Proclamation
Councilmember Gama read the proclamation into record, recognizing and honoring June 2024 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer+ Pride Month and called upon the community to celebrate the great diversity of the American people; and presented it to Ventura County Diversity Collective Board President Roland Catabona.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Gama requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 5 for discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McQueenLegohn, to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 5, and approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 -4, and 6 - 11, as presented.
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:
2. Minutes
Approved the May 20, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
3. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of May 10, 2024 through May 23, 2024.
4. Second Reading and Adoption of the Updated Cannabis Ordinance Read, by title only, waiving a full reading, and adopted Ordinance No. 797, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme 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”.
6. Adopt a Resolution Approving Installation of Multi-Way Stop Sign Control at Ponoma and Clara Street and Ponoma and B Street
Adopted Resolution No. 4490, a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Installing a Stop Sign Installation Demonstration Project at the Intersections of Ponoma Street at Clara Street and Ponoma Street at B Street”.
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7. Adoption of a Resolution for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget for the List of Proposed Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Projects for Submittal to the California Transportation Commission
Adopted Resolution No. 4491, a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, adopting a list of projects for Fiscal Year 2024-25 funded by SB 1: The Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017” that lists the proposed capital improvement projects for road maintenance and rehabilitation projects for submittal to the California Transportation Commission.
8. Authorization to Issue a Request for Bid (RFB) for Hueneme Beach Park Walkway Replacement and Swing Set Walkway and Pad Project
Authorized soliciting a Request for Bids (RFB) to repair or replace damaged concrete walkways at Hueneme Beach and construct the beach swing set pad.
9. Authorization to Purchase Parking Machine Upgrades
Approved the purchase of 3 automated pay station system package upgrades from Pacific Parking Systems Inc. at a total cost of $37,479.42.
10. Approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California.
Authorizing the Public Works Director to Execute on the City of Port Hueneme's Behalf Agreements for State-Funded Projects
Adopted Resolution No. 4492, a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California Identifying the Public Works Director to Sign on the City of Port Hueneme’s Behalf to Execute All Agreements Related to State-Funded Projects”.
11. Authorization to Issue a Reguest for Bid (RFB) for a Citvwide Street Sweeping Contract Authorized soliciting a Request for Bids (RFB) for a Citywide Street Sweeping Contract.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
5. Second Reading and Adoption of the Updated Accessory Dwelling Unit and Density Bonus Ordinances
Recommendation:
1. Read, by title only, waiving a full reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 798, 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. Read, by title only, waiving a full reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 799, 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”.
City Manager James Vega and Community and Economic Development Director Tony Stewart answered clarifying questions. Comments followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 5, as presented.
Motion passed 4-1, by roll call vote, as follows:
AYES: Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: Gama; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
12. Fiscal Year 2024-25 Revised Budget
Recommendation:
1. Receive a report on the FY 24/25 revised budget and provide direction regarding the fiscal year 2024-25 Revised Budget Report.
2. Approve the updated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25.
3. Approve the revised salary schedule which includes position reclassifications and the Cost- of- Living adjustments per the approved MOA’s.
4. Adopt a Resolution of the Council of the City of Port Hueneme determining and establishing the City’s Appropriations limit for the fiscal year 2024-25.
5. Adopt a Resolution of the Council of the City of Port Hueneme adopting the Revised Budget for fiscal year 2024-25.
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 James Vega provided a brief overview and Finance Director Lupe Acero presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:35 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:35 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to:
1. Receive a report on the FY 24/25 revised budget and provide direction regarding the fiscal year 2024-25 Revised Budget Report.
2. Approve the updated Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) projects for FY 2023-24 and FY 2024-25.
3. Approve the revised salary schedule which includes position reclassifications and the Cost- of- Living adjustments per the approved MOA’s.
4. Adopt Resolution No. 4493, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Port Hueneme determining and establishing the City’s Appropriations limit for the fiscal year 2024-25.
5. Adopt Resolution No. 4494, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Port Hueneme adopting the Revised Budget for fiscal year 2024-25.
Motion passed 5-0, by roll call vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
BUSINESS ITEMS
13. Annual Assessments for Assessment District No. 87-1, Assessment District No. 91-1. and Assessment District No. 95-3
Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Declaring its Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 87-1 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024, and Ending June 30, 2025;
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Declaring its Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Parkway and Median Assessment District No. 91-1 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024, and Ending June 30, 2025; and
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3. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Declaring its Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Port Hueneme Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 95-3 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024, and Ending June 30, 2025.
Public Works Director Fred Camarillo presented the report. City Manager James Vega provided additional input. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McQueenLegohn, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4495, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Declaring its Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 87-1 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024, and Ending June 30, 2025;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 4496, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Declaring its Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Parkway and Median Assessment District No. 91-1 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024, and Ending June 30, 2025; and
3. Adopt Resolution No. 4497, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Declaring its Intention to Order the Levy and Collection of Assessments for the Port Hueneme Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 95-3 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2024, and Ending June 30, 2025 Motion passed 5-0, by roll call vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
14. Annual Review of the City Council Policy and Procedures Manual and Resolution Approving an Amendment
Recommendation: Consider the attached Policy and Procedures Manual, make such revisions, additions or deletions it deems necessary and adopt the attached resolution approving the Manual as modified.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions and discussion followed There were no public comments. Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Councilmember Gama, regarding Chapter 6 Communication and Representation IIA:
• Use of City Letterhead - remove “and/or title”
• Personal Stationary - add language to indicate that a councilmember should use the provided disclaimer for any individual responses.
Motion passed 5-0, by roll call vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
There was Council consensus to add language to the Council Policy and Procedures Manual as directed by Council, and where appropriate, including adding language to include decorum between councilmembers outside of Council meetings and bring back to Council for review and adoption.
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15. Port Hueneme Historical Museum Ad Hoc Committee Status and Request to Reconstitute the Port Hueneme Historical Museum Commission Recommendation:
1. Receive a status update regarding the Museum Rehabilitation project; and
2. Consider the request of the Ad Hoc Museum Governance Committee to re-constitute the Port Hueneme Historical Museum Commission and provide staff with direction.
City Manager James Vega provided a brief overview. Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz presented the report. Questions followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Rich Rollins
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Gama to work with the Committee and come back with bylaws and some recommendations.
Motion passed 5-0, by roll call vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
Comments followed
16. City Priorities for City and Navy Partnership 2024
Recommendation: Receive information regarding Navy/City partnership opportunities and provide direction regarding priorities.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Comments and questions followed.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve prioritizing the five following topics:
1. Bringing the Base and City Communities Together
2. Traffic Improvements and Driver/Pedestrian Safety Campaigns
3. Streets and Infrastructure Projects and Funding Opportunities
4. Collaborate to Support Services and Legislation for Military Members, Veterans, Military Families
5. Security of the Community (including the City, Base, and Port) Motion passed 5-0, by roll call vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
Kendall Lousen, Community Plans Liaison with Naval Base Ventura County, provided additional input.
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to add to the list of priorities the interconnection of Ormond Beach in the ecological corridors from Bubbling Springs down to the shoreline, down to the Mugu Lagoon, to the Ormond Lagoon to allow ecological recharge as well as species migration for population conservation purposes and to secure for resilience.
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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:
• Memorial Day Ceremony
• Movies in the Park
• Community Benefit Fund Scholarship Program
• Hueneme Beach Festival Community Poster Contest
• Upcoming Council Meeting topics
Questions followed.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Martinez:
• Upcoming Sister City Committee meeting
• Tennis Clinic at Hueneme High School
Councilmember Gama:
• Memorial Day Ceremony
• Oxnard United Soccer and Hueneme Beach Clean Up
• Flood recovery
• Looking forward to summer
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Flood recovery
• Memorial Day Ceremony
• Upcoming SCAG meeting
• Upcoming RDP Strategic Planning meeting
• Upcoming Change of Command event
• Mural
Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn:
• Glad to be back
• Museum
• RDP presentation
• Upcoming Change of Command event
• Attending Committee meetings
Mayor Perez:
• No Committee meetings scheduled
• Memorial Day Ceremony
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Martinez:
1. Requested that staff include that Council consider the idea of having a 3-point shooting contest at the Boys and Girls Club gym in staff’s upcoming report to Council regarding the Boys and Girls Club. Comments followed. City Manager James Vega agreed to have this idea included in the upcoming report; therefore, no vote was taken.
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ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned in memory of Police Dispatcher Ivan Vazquez at 9:17 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, June 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted
City Clerk
Approved this 17th day of June, 2024:
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