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JI City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 7, 2024
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM
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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.
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* 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].
CC HA Regular Meeting Minutes -October 7, 2024, Page 1 of 7 * 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 6:30 p.m. and led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Roberto “Bobby” Martinez; Mayor Pro Tern Martha R. McQueen-Legohn; Mayor Misty Perez
Absent: None
INSPIRATION
Given by Mayor Perez
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Becky Breuning
• Seth Bonilla
• Ann Hein
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• David Scrivner
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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 unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of October 7, 2024.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETNG AND CALL TO ORDER THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor/Chair Perez recessed the City Council Meeting and called to order the Housing Authority Regular meeting at 6:44 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members Johnny Brown, Steven A. Gama, Laura D.
Hernandez, and Roberto “Bobby” Martinez; Vice Chair Martha R. McQueen-Legohn, and Chair Misty Perez
Absent: Member Robert Blackwell
HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC COMMENT -None
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Member Hernandez, seconded by Member Gama, to approve the Consent Calendar, as presented.
Motion passed 6-0-1 as follows:
AYES: Brown, Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez NOES: None; ABSENT: Blackwell; ABSTAIN: None
Authority Members:
1. Minutes
Approved the July 15 2024, Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes.
2. Minutes
Approved the July 29, 2024, Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes.
3. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of July 3, 2024 through September 29, 2024.
Executive Director James Vega commented.
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUSINESS ITEMS - None
AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS, COMMENTS, & REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Gama:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Housing Authority agenda regarding an update on the Willowbrook project, seconded by Member Martinez. Motion passed, 6-0-1 (Blackwell absent).
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ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Port Hueneme Housing Authority adjourned at 6:47 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for November 4, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
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Approved this 2
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Misty Perez, Chair
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Perez reconvened the City Council Regular Meeting at 6:47 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
Quarterly Employee Recognition
• 20 years of service -Aurelio Reyes, Solid Waste Equipment Operator Lead
4. Aurelio Reyes (not present) was recognized for his years of service with the City.
Breast Cancer Awareness Proclamation
Councilmember Gama read the proclamation into record recognizing October 2024 as “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” in the City of Port Hueneme and encouraged the community to help raise awareness and support the fight against breast cancer. Police Chief Federico announced the Police Department’s efforts to bring awareness to breast cancer and domestic violence. The proclamation was presented to Becky Breuning.
5. 6. Domestic Violence Awareness Proclamation
Mayor Perez, with Council consensus, dedicated the proclamation in memory of Jessica Tinoco, a recent victim of domestic violence in Simi Valley. Councilmember Hernandez read the proclamation into record recognizing October 2024 as “Domestic Violence Awareness Month” in the City of Port Hueneme and encouraged the community to participate in programs and outreach efforts aimed towards educating and supporting those who are victims of domestic violence. Police Chief Federico commented on the Police Department’s advocacy efforts regarding domestic violence. The proclamation was presented to the Police Department’s inhouse victims’ advocate, Pat Mages.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hernandez requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 8 for discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 8, and approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 7 and 9, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
CC HA Regular Meeting Minutes -October 7, 2024, Page 4 of 7 City Council:
7. Minutes
Approved the September 16, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
9. Co-Sponsorship of Pickleball Tournament at Moranda Park Organized by Recreation.
Education, Activities & Culture in Hueneme (REACH)
Adopted Resolution No. 4513, a resolution approving the City’s co-sponsorship of REACH’S Pickleball Tournament at Moranda Park on November 9, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
8. Register of Disbursements
Recommendation: Receive and file the City’s register of disbursements for the period of September 11, 2024 through September 29, 2024.
City Manager James Vega answered clarifying questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Gama to approve Consent Calendar item No. 8, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
BUSINESS ITEMS
10. Update on City Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Efforts Recommendation: Receive an update on the City’s traffic and pedestrian safety efforts and received requested pedestrian related data, and provide direction.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions and comments followed.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to receive an update on the City’s traffic and pedestrian safety efforts, receive requested pedestrian related data, and provided direction to move forward with the pedestrian safety campaign.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
11. Award of Contract for Cannabis Revenue Audit Services Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to award the contract for Cannabis Revenue Audit Services (Limited Scope) to Booth Management Consulting (B M C), which is anticipated to significantly reduce costs to local businesses associated with these audits.
City Manager James Vega provided a brief introduction and Finance Director Lupe Acero presented the report. Questions and comments followed. There were no public comments.
CC HA Regular Meeting Minutes -October 7, 2024, Page 5 of 7 A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn, to authorize the City Manager to award the contract for Cannabis Revenue Audit Services (Limited Scope) to Booth Management Consulting (B.M.C).
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
12. Community Benefit Fund - 2024 Project List
Recommendation: Receive and approve the proposed list of Community Benefit Fund projects for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve the implementation funding for the City’s economic development plan as the final project on the 2024 Community Benefit Fund project list.
Motion passed 5-0 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:
• Recent events: Coastal Cleanup, Touch-a-Truck, and Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
• Utility Billing reminder
• Upcoming events and projects: Spook-Tacular, Movie at Bolker Park, and Beach Walkway Improvement Project
• Dredging Update
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Martinez:
• Sister City Committee
• REACH pickleball tournament
Councilmember Gama:
• Request to waive fees for the Orvene Carpenter Community Center • Book, Me ‘n Paul and Old Hueneme
• Dredge project
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Thanked the Mayor for a good meeting
• Thanks to all those who participated with the Coastal Cleanup event • Association of Water Agencies (AWA) Annual Award Meeting • Military Appreciation Night
• Great Shakeout exercise & Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training • Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Demographic Workshop • Institute of Local Government online session regarding updates to the Brown Act and new legislation
CC HA Regular Meeting Minutes -October 7, 2024, Page 6 of 7 • The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3935 80th birthday • Tea con Limon - Latino History Month Celebration
Mayor Pro Tem McQueen-Legohn:
• Thanks to Councilmember Flernandez and Councilmember Gama for coordination with the Coastal Cleanup event
• Military Appreciation Dinner
• Latino History Month event
• American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Conference • Back to all meetings
Councilmember Gama:
• Thanks to City Attorney Smyth for attending Hueneme beach cleanup • Touch-a-Truck event
Mayor Perez:
• Lions Club Teacher of the Month program
• Touch-a-Truck event & kudos to Parks and Recreation
• Coastal Cleanup event
• Relay for Life -Team Becky
• Presented proclamation at Banana Festival
• Attended committee meetings, nothing to report out
• CERT training
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Gama:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to consider waiving fees for Orvene Carpenter’s 100th birthday event at the Orvene Carpenter Community Center, seconded by Councilmember Martinez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Mayor Perez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding a traffic analysis for a potential blind spot with eastbound travelers turning into Lido Boulevard to enter Hueneme Bay with westbound traffic on Channel Islands Boulevard, seconded by Councilmember Martinez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT:
The City Council adjourned at 8:09 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday October 21, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Approved this 21th day of ober, 2024:
Misty Perez, Mayor
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