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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 21, 2024
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
5:30 PM Closed Session | 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
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In-Person: Complete a speaker request card located at the entrance of the Council Chamber and give it to the City Clerk. Your name will be called when it is your turn to speak. Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, unless for good cause, the Mayor amends the time limit. A speaker’s time may not be transferred to another speaker.
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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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 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 Regular Meeting Minutes -October 21, 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.
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 clerk@cityofporthueneme org. 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 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 for a period of twelve (12) months following any proceeding described above. 5:30 PM -CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Perez called the closed session meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
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
PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Joan Smyth read the closed session item into record.
A. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Position: City Attorney
Authority: Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor Perez recessed to the closed session meeting at 5:32 p.m.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -October 21, 2024, Page 2 of 7 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 Councilmember Hernandez
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Joan Smyth provided the closed session report indicating no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Becky Breuning
• Donny Aiken
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 October 21, 2024.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES -None
PRESENTATIONS
1. Down Syndrome Awareness Month Proclamation
Councilmember Hernandez read the proclamation into record recognizing October 2024 as “Down Syndrome Awareness Month” in the City of Port Hueneme and encouraged the community to support the quality of life for individuals with Down Syndrome by promoting inclusion, acceptance, community connections, and awareness of individuals with down syndrome. Police Chief Federico provided a brief overview of the Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA) and introduced the DSALA Director of Operations and Family Support Sandra Baker. The proclamation was presented to DSALA Director Baker and her son, Larry.
2. Cybersecurity Awareness Month Proclamation
Mayor Perez read the proclamation into record recognizing October as “Cybersecurity Awareness Month” and encouraged the community to spread awareness for this important cause. The proclamation was presented to Information Technology Systems Manager Aaron Wedemeyer.
3. Gun Violence Restraining Order Presentation by Ventura County Deputy District Attorney Rikole Kelly
Ventura County Deputy District Attorney Rikole Kelly gave a presentation regarding gun violence restraining orders, a tool to help reduce gun violence; and answered questions from Council.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - October 21, 2024, Page 3 of 7
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 and 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 October 7, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
5. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of September 30, 2024 through October 15, 2024.
PUBLIC HEARINGS - None.
BUSINESS ITEMS
6. Smoking in Multi-Unit Residential Buildings: Consideration of City Regulations Recommendation: Review the attached information regarding smoking prohibitions in multi-unit housing (MUH), consider options to modify the City’s Smoking Ordinance and provide staff with direction.
Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz presented the report. Questions and comments followed including, but not limited to: enforcement, separate ventilation systems, concerns regarding cannabis businesses, current owners’ ability to prohibit smoking, legal implications, if the prohibition also applies to homeowners, and the definition of multi-unit housing.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Arely Garcia
• Abraham S. Hernandez
• Crystal Echeverria
• Estrella Garcia
• Dominick Velasquez
• Jose Martin
• Javier Garnica
• Gailen Vick
• Bob Grigg
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Sindy Zavala
• Yaneth L. Rodriguez
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama to draft a resolution of our own to recognize everything that has been spoken about tonight, taking the best and drafting it for the special uniqueness of our city.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -October 21, 2024, Page 4 of 7 Councilmember Gama corrected for the record, his motion is to draft an ordinance not a resolution. Councilmember Martinez seconded the motion.
Clarifying questions followed. City Manager James Vega responded that the City would draft an ordinance based on tonight’s discussion and indicated the Ordinance would come back to Council twice for first reading and second reading which would provide opportunities for feedback and modifications, if desired. City Manager James Vega further indicated based on what he’s heard tonight staff would look at a definition similar to Ojai’s for multi-unit housing and add “townhomes” to that definition for clarity and possibly remove the word “campgrounds”. It was reiterated that Council will have the opportunity to make modifications, if desired, when the item is brought back.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
7. 2024 Hueneme Beach Festival Summary and Plan for 2025 Recommendation:
1. Receive an informational report about the event details associated with the 2024 Hueneme Beach Festival; and
2. Authorize staff to plan the 2025 Hueneme Beach Festival under the current structure to be held on Saturday July 12 and Sunday July 13, 2025.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions and comments followed including City Manager James Vega’s response to suggestions made by Councilmember Hernandez, in which he indicated the possibility of having staff plan for an attendance count of visitors attending the Hueneme Beach Festival, adding a survey to the Hueneme Beach Festival website, to include staff time in future budgets regarding the festival; and clarifying that a VIP lounge is not currently in the plan, but Council can recommend adding it to the plan; however, he does not recommend it at this time considering the added costs.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to:
1. Receive an informational report about the event details associated with the 2024 Hueneme Beach Festival; and
2. Authorize staff to plan the 2025 Hueneme Beach Festival under the current structure to be held on Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Comments and questions followed.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
8. Waiver of Fees Associated with Orvene S. Carpenter Use of Community Center Auditorium for One-Hundredth Birthday Celebration
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution waiving fees associated with Orvene S. Carpenter’s use of the auditorium at the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., to hold a private event celebrating his one hundredth birthday.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. There were no public comments.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -October 21, 2024, Page 5 of 7 A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to adopt Resolution No. 4514, a resolution waiving fees associated with Orvene S.
Carpenter’s use of the auditorium at the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., to hold a private event celebrating his one hundredth birthday.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
9. Channel Islands Harbor Dredging Project Update
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Channel Islands Harbor dredging project, which impacts Hueneme Beach and expressly authorize the Mayor to sign letters on behalf of the City Council to highlight the significance of this project to State and Federal representatives.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions and comments followed.
There were no public comments. Comments followed.
City Manager James Vega clarified that due to Councilmember Hernandez’ earlier comments, there is one change in the staff recommendation which would be to send letters as needed rather than to send them automatically.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to receive the update on the Channel Islands Harbor dredging project, which impacts Hueneme Beach and expressly authorize the Mayor to sign letters on behalf of the City Council to highlight the significance of this project to State and Federal representatives, as needed.
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:
• Bubbling Springs Park tour
• Ray D. Prueter Library mural internship opportunity
• Current Public Works projects - Westbound Channel islands Resurfacing project, Beach walkway improvement project, blind spot at Channel Islands & Lido • Upcoming events - Spooktacular, Senior Holiday Luncheon, 2024 Veterans Day Ceremony
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Martinez:
• Pickleball tournament
Councilmember Gama:
• California League of Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference • Hueneme Beach Cleanup Amgen donation
• ADUs and parking and city ordinance
• Hueneme Beach Cleanup
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -October 21, 2024, Page 6 of 7 Councilmember Hernandez:
• One County, One Book program
• Medal of Valor Awards Dinner and congratulated Port Hueneme Investigator Ricardo Miranda as a nominee for Investigator of the Year
• Friends of the Library Victorian High Tea
• Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) Dinner
• Cal Cities Annual Conference and economic development • Recognized the Port of Hueneme for hosting VCOG visitors and for recognizing Carmen Ramirez
Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn:
• Attended all meetings
• Friends of the Library High Tea
• Knights of Columbus Civic night
Mayor Perez:
• Attended all meetings
• Friends of the Library High Tea
• Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
• Knights of Columbus
Councilmember Hernandez:
• 60th anniversary of the Evangelical Missionary Baptist Church Councilmember Gama:
• Recognized Ray D. Prueter Librarian Timothy Furgal
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -None
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 9:05 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday November 4, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
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