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Monday, November 4, 2024
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM
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Public Comments
Public comments may be submitted in person or in writing.
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, comuniquese 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 CC Regular Meeting Minutes - November 4, 2024, Page 1 of 7 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 Pro Tern Martha R. McQueen-Legohn; Mayor Misty Perez
Absent: None
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Gama
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Timothy Furgal
• Greg Ross
• Dulce Setterfield
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 November 4, 2024.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
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PRESENTATIONS
1. Invitation to the Community to Attend the City of Port Hueneme’s Veterans Day Ceremony City Manager James Vega invited the community to attend the City of Port Hueneme’s Veterans Day Ceremony.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 - 5, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
2. Minutes
Approved the October 21, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
3. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of October 16, 2024 through October 23, 2024.
4. Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report
Received and filed the September 30, 2024 Treasurer’s Report as presented.
5. Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Position Authorization Schedule to Remove the Retired Annuitant Position and Restore the Police Support Services Manager Position Approved an amendment to the City’s Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Position Authorization Schedule to restore the full-time Police Support Services Manager position and remove one retired annuitant position to ensure compliance with CalPERS regulations.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. Adopt a Resolution Granting Conditional Permit No. PHCU-24-1 to Allow the Installation of a 45-Foot-Tall Stealth Wireless Communication Tower to be Located within a Landscape Common Space Corridor Abutting the Residential Unit Located at 193 W.
Garden Green and Find the Project Exempt From CEQA
Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to take testimonial and documentary evidence; and
2. Close the public hearing and consider the evidence; and
3. Adopt a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No. PHCU-24-1 (Hueneme Bay Wi-Fi Tower); and
4. Find the project (Conditional Use Permit No. PHCU-24-1) to be categorically exempt from CEQA; and
5. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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.
Associate Planner Jose Coyotl presented the report. Applicants Michael Tayor and John Welty provided additional input. Questions followed.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -November 4, 2024, Page 3 of 7 The public hearing was opened at 7:08 p.m.
A letter dated October 31, 2024, was submitted for public comment and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Robert Young
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Betsy Stoeven
• Robert Walker
The public hearing was closed at 7:13 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4515, a Resolution approving Conditional Use Permit No.
PHCU-24-1 (Hueneme Bay Wi-Fi Tower); and
2. Find the project (Conditional Use Permit No. PHCU-24-1) to be categorically exempt from CEQA; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable Comments followed.
Motion passed 5-0 by Roll Call Vote as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
7. Introduction of Ordinances Amending Sections 10277, 10303(E)(1)(B), 10352(F)(1), 10353(D), 10401(E) and (G), 10402(A). 10421(F) and (H), 10422(A), 10441(F) and (H). 10442(B). 10471(D) and (F), 10803(E)(1)(A). and 10804 of Article X of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code, and to Find the Project Exempt From CEQA (Project No. PHZ-24-2) Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to take testimonial and documentary evidence; and
2. Close the public hearing and consider the evidence; and
3. 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 Chapter 4, Sections 10401(E) and (G), 10402(A), 10421(F) and (H), 10422(A), 10441(F) and (H), 10442(B), 10471(D) and (F), and Chapter 6, Sections 10803(E)(1)(a), and 10804, of Article X of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Pertaining to Housing Regulations”; and
4. 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 Sections 10352(F)(1) and 10353(D) of Chapter 3 of Article X of The Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Pertaining to Public Noticing Requirements”; and
5. 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 10277 of Chapter 2 of Article X of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Pertaining to Garage Sales”; and
6. 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 10303(E)(1)(b) of Chapter 3 of Article X of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Pertaining to Temporary Signs”; and
7. Find the project to be categorically exempt from CEQA; and
8. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -November 4, 2024, Page 4 of 7 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.
Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:33 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:33 p.m.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, 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 Chapter 4, Sections 10401(E) and (G), 10402(A), 10421(F) and (H), 10422(A), 10441(F) and (H), 10442(B), 10471(D) and (F), and Chapter 6, Sections 10803(E)(1)(a), and 10804, of Article X of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Pertaining to Housing Regulations”; 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 Sections 10352(F)(1) and 10353(D) of Chapter 3 of Article X of The Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Pertaining to Public Noticing Requirements”; and
3. 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 10277 of Chapter 2 of Article X of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Pertaining to Garage Sales”; and
4. 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 10303(E)(1)(b) of Chapter 3 of Article X of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Pertaining to Temporary Signs”; and
5. Find the project to be categorically exempt from CEQA; and
6. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
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
8. City Council Representation on REACH (Recreation, Education, Activities and Culture in Hueneme) Board of Directors
Recommendation: Authorize REACH to eliminate the City Council appointed position to the REACH board of directors.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to authorize REACH to eliminate the City Council appointed position to the REACH board of directors.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
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9. 2025 City Council Meeting Schedule
Recommendation: Approve the proposed 2025 City Council meeting schedule.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to add January 6, 2025, to the meeting schedule and approve the rest of the proposed 2025 City Council meeting schedule.
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:
• Community Improvements and Events: Hueneme Beach Walkway Improvement Plan, 3 rd
Annual Spooktacular Celebration
• Ray D. Prueter Library mural internship opportunity
• 31st Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon
• Upcoming City Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Martinez:
• Pickleball Tournament
Councilmember Gama:
• County of Ventura Board of Supervisors meeting highlight • We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations that Matter by Celeste Headlee • Port of Hueneme
• Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) Executive Committee meeting report
• County of Ventura budget
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Blue Carpet Premier for Reel Anglers Fishing Show - Reel Guppy Outdoors • County of Ventura Board of Supervisors meeting highlight • Asked City Manager questions regarding: the economic development plan, community benefit fund regarding grants, and calendar of proclamations.
Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn:
• Spooktacular
• Naval Surface Warfare Center Community Leaders Tour
• Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) meeting report • Jalisco’s Mexican Food; Antonio’s Mexican Food; Uncover Wonders thrift store Councilmember Gama:
• Orvene Carpenter and Arkansas
Mayor Perez:
• City-Port Committee meeting report
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REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Martinez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding an update on the City’s Styrofoam ban, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-
0. Councilmember Hernandez:
1. Requested a proclamation be added to the next Council agenda declaring November Indigenous Peoples’ Month and to invite Julie Tumamait-Stenslie to receive the proclamation on behalf of the local Chumash, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McQueenLegohn. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
2. Requested to calendar a strategic planning session for a meeting in January. Upon consideration of City Manager James Vega’s suggestion, Councilmember Hernandez amended her request to calendar a strategic planning session for early next year. Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn seconded the motion. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Mayor Perez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding a safety study of the intersection of Hueneme Road and Ventura Road regarding turning signals, seconded by Councilmember Gama. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:14 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday November 18, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
MMC, CPMC
Approved this 18th day of November, 2024:
Misty Perez, Mayor
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