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Monday, November 18, 2024
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM Regular Meeting
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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 Regular Meeting Minutes -November 18, 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 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 Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Dulce Setterfield
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
Councilmember Gama asked a question regarding Agenda Item No. 1. Responses and comments followed. City Attorney Joan Smyth advised that Council hold discussion until that item is heard.
City Council Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of November 18, 2024.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -November 18, 2024, Page 2 of 7 CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
PRESENTATIONS
1. Indigenous People’s Month Proclamation
Councilmember Hernandez read the proclamation into record and acknowledged November as Indigenous People’s Month; and presented it to KC Rodriguez.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 2 - 8, 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 November 4, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
3. Register of Disbursements
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of October 24, 2024 through November 7, 2024.
4. Second Reading and Adoption 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
Read, by title only, waived further reading of and adopted Ordinance No. 817, 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
Read, by title only, waived further reading of and adopted Ordinance No. 818, 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 Read, by title only, waived further reading of and adopted Ordinance No. 819, 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
Read, by title only, waived further reading of and adopted Ordinance No. 820, 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”.
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5. Reguest for Contract Amendment with Mariposa Tree Management . Inc.
Authorized the City Manager to execute and approve a contract amendment, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with Mariposa Tree Management, Inc.(MTMI) for the remainder term of the original three-year contract with the two optional years and increasing the not to exceed annual amount from $250,000 to $350,000 for Citywide Tree CC Regular Meeting Minutes -November 18, 2024, Page 3 of 7 Maintenance Services to provide the recommended funding in the City’s newly developed annual tree maintenance plan.
6. Appropriation of Funds for the Bubbling Springs Maintenance Project to Allow for Completion of Year Three of Maintenance
Approved the appropriation of $25,680 from the Drainage Assessment District fund balance to fund expenses associated with the creek clearing project year three.
7. First Amendment to the Cummings Group Agreement
Authorized the City Manager to execute a First Amendment Agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with Cummings Management Group, Inc., for an additional amount of $217,350.00 for Construction Management, Inspection and Administrative services for the Bubbling Springs Park renovation project
8. Approval of Change Order for Police Department Dispatch Center Technology Upgrades Authorized the City Manager to execute and approve a change order in the amount of $30,000 for the open purchase order (PO) with Telcom, Inc. for dispatch system upgrades as part of the Police Department Upgrades/Technology Improvements Project.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. Introduction of an Ordinance Approving Amendments to Article X of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code with Regard to Affordable Housing Regulations and to Revise the Mixed Use Density (R-4) Zoning Standards, to Repeal the City' s Accessory Dwelling Unit
Ordinance and to Rezone Certain Properties to be Consistent with the General Plan Land Use Map and to Approve the Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report Previously Prepared for the General Plan Update Proiect
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 Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Article X, Chapter 4, Section 10460 pertaining to Mixed Use Residential (R-4) zoning standards, amending Chapter 6, Section 10804 and establishing Chapter 6, Section 10805, both pertaining to affordable housing regulations, repealing Chapter 6, Section 10802, pertaining to accessory dwelling unit standards, and rezoning certain properties from General Commercial (C-1) to Mixed Use Residential (R-4) or from Limited Multifamily (R-2) to Multiple Family (R-3)”; and
4. Adopt the Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report that was previously prepared for the Port Hueneme General Plan Update project (State Clearinghouse [SCH] # 2021040164); 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.
Community and Economic Development Director Tony Stewart presented the report. A letter dated November 18, 2024, was provided via email to the City Clerk which identified their requested revisions. The letter was provided to City Council and the public and was summarized in Community and Economic Development Director Tony Stewart’s report.
Questions followed. The report continued. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:45 p.m.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - November 18, 2024, Page 4 of 7 Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• David Scrivner
The public hearing was closed at 7:48 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn, 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 Port Hueneme Municipal Code, Article X, Chapter 4, Section 10460 pertaining to Mixed Use Residential (R-4) zoning standards, amending Chapter 6, Section 10804 and establishing Chapter 6, Section 10805, both pertaining to affordable housing regulations, repealing Chapter 6, Section 10802, pertaining to accessory dwelling unit standards, and rezoning certain properties from General Commercial (C-1) to Mixed Use Residential (R-4) or from Limited Multifamily (R-2) to Multiple Family (R-3)’’; and
2. Adopt the Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report that was previously prepared for the Port Hueneme General Plan Update project (State Clearinghouse [SCH] # 2021040164); and
3. 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
Comments followed.
BUSINESS ITEMS
10. Analysis of Options Related to Potential Parking Improvements Recommendation: Receive an update on potential parking improvement options, provide feedback, and authorize staff to perform an analysis of potential options for future consideration, including a $30,000 allocation for engineering costs as needed.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• David Scrivner
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn, to receive the update on potential parking improvement options, provide feedback, and authorize staff to perform an analysis of potential options for future consideration, including a $30,000 allocation for engineering costs as needed. Comments followed.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
11. Update on Port Hueneme's Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) and Single-Serve Plastics Ordinance
Recommendation: Receive an update on the City’s Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) ordinance and, if deemed necessary, provide direction to staff.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -November 18, 2024, Page 5 of 7 City Manager James Vega presented the report. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to receive the update on the City’s Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) ordinance.
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:
• 2024 Veterans Day Ceremony
• Upcoming City events: Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, Senior Holiday Luncheon • Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training
• Storm preparations: waterway cleanups - Channel Islands Flood Control Channel, Bubbling Springs Creek project
• Public Works projects: Westbound Channel Islands resurfacing project, slurry seal projects -lot C and Recreation Corridor, Hueneme Beach Walkway update, Ventura Road and Hueneme Road traffic study
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
Comments followed.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Martinez:
• Plans for the future
• Sister City Committee event
• Recreation, Education, Activities, and Culture in Hueneme (REACH) update • Fundraising for Sister City Committee and REACH
Councilmember Gama:
• Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) meeting canceled • Ventura County Animal Services update
• Chumash, stewardship, environment, Hueneme Beach cleanup, Styrofoam • Port of Hueneme air quality concerns
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Air quality reports and air quality
• Committee meetings canceled due to the fire
• Channel Islands Boulevard resurfacing project compliments • Trash can receptacles feedback
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme Gala • Navy League Channel Islands Council Luncheon -U S. Navy and U S. Marines Birthdays • Local assistance center - short-term rentals
• Volunteered at food share
• Veterans VFW 3935 toy giveaway
• CERT students and recommended they be sworn in as disaster service workers Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn:
• Navy League Channel Islands Council Luncheon -U.S. Navy and U S. Marines Birthdays CC Regular Meeting Minutes - November 18, 2024, Page 6 of 7 • Veterans Day celebrations
• Styrofoam ordinance
• Recycling and trash bins and landfills
• Committee meetings update
Councilmember Gama:
• Feed the homeless event
Mayor Perez:
• Committee meetings canceled this month
• Veterans Day celebration
• Salvation Army events
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme Gala • CERT Training graduates - City recognition and swearing in
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Hernandez:
1. Requested that the City Clerk forward to City Council the written public comment submitted by Dulce Setterfield. City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez responded in agreement.
Mayor Perez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding the recognition and swearing in of CERT graduates. City Manager James Vega confirmed there was Council consensus, therefore, it would be added to a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:47 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday December 2, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
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