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Monday, December 2, 2024
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM
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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/Authority 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 should be no more than 500 words and are subject to the Public Records Act. Written comments should be submitted to the City/Authority Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council/Housing Authority meeting by email or directly to the City/Authority Clerk’s Office. Email [email protected] and enter “City Council (or Housing Authority) Public Comment” in the Subject line (and agenda item number if applicable). Mail or drop off written comments to the City/Authority Clerk’s Office located at 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. Please clearly mark envelope with “City Council (or Housing Authority) Public Comment and meeting date”.
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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 proporcionarsu propio traductor.
Para solicitar un traductor, comumquese con [email protected].
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2024, Page 1 of 8 * 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 [email protected]. Notice 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to allow participation in this meeting.
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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 fora period of twelve (12) months following any proceeding described above. 6:30 P.M. 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 Martinez
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Julie Tumamait-Stenslie
• KC Rodriguez
• David Scrivner
• Jan Berk
• Tamah Figg
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Jeffrey Scarberry
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2024, Page 2 of 8
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Martinez, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of December 2, 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 6:51 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members Robert Blackwell, Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, and Roberto “Bobby” Martinez; Vice Chair Martha R. McQueen-Legohn, and Chair Misty Perez
Absent: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Member Johnny Brown HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC COMMENT - None
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Member Hernandez, seconded by Member Martinez to approve the Consent Calendar Nos. 1 - 2, as presented.
Motion passed 6-0-1 as follows:
AYES: Blackwell, Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez NOES: None; ABSENT: Brown; ABSTAIN: None
Authority Members:
1. MINUTES
Approved the October 7, 2024, Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of September 30, 2024 through November 24, 2024.
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUSINESS ITEMS
3. AUTHORIZATION FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
Recommendation: Authorize out of state travel for the Finance Senior Accountant to attend the Housing Authority Everything You Need to Know 2024 seminar in Las Vegas, Nevada, from December 4-5, 2024.
Executive Director James Vega presented the staff report. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Member Martinez, seconded by Member Hernandez, to authorize out of state travel for the Finance Senior Accountant to attend the Housing Authority Everything You Need to Know 2024 seminar in Las Vegas, Nevada, from December 4-5, 2024.
Motion passed 6-0-1 as follows:
AYES: Blackwell, Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez NOES: None; ABSENT: Brown; ABSTAIN: None
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes - December 2, 2024, Page 3 of 8 AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS, COMMENTS, & REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -None
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Port Hueneme Housing Authority adjourned at 6:55 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for January 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Authority Clerk
Approved this 3
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Martha R. McQueen-Legohn ir
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Perez reconvened the City Council Regular Meeting at 6:55 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
4. INTRODUCTION OF POLICE OFFICER FILIPE FIGUEIRA
Police Chief Federico provided a brief bio and introduced new Police Officer Filipe Figueira.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McQueenLegohn, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5 - 8, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
5. MINUTES
Approved the November 18, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
6. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of November 8, 2024 through November 24, 2024.
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION 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 CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -December 2, 2024, Page 4 of 8
ADDENDUM TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT PREVIOUSLY PREPARED
FOR THE GENERAL PLAN UPDATE PROJECT
Read, by title only, waiving further reading of, and adopted Ordinance No. 821, 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)”.
8. AUTHORIZATION FOR SOLE SOURCE REPAIR OF THE CITY'
S BOOM TRUCK
CRANE
Authorized the City Manager to execute a sole source purchase agreement with Altec Industries, Inc., for a not to exceed amount of $68,928 for the repair of the City’s boom truck crane.
PUBLIC HEARINGS-None.
BUSINESS ITEMS
9. UPDATED AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT HUENEME LITTLE LEAGUE REGARDING
BUBBLING SPRINGS PARK BALLFIELDS AND RELATED ITEMS
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Port Hueneme Little League (PHLL) which will replace the prior license agreement and provide for PHLL’s use of the Bubbling Springs Park ballfields, snack bar, community room and storage area while reflecting the transfer of field maintenance duties from PHLL to the City and establishment of non-exclusive but priority-based usage of the ball fields.
Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz presented the report. Questions followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Ana Bolo
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with the Port Hueneme Little League (PHLL) which will replace the prior license agreement and provide for PHLL’s use of the Bubbling Springs Park ballfields, snack bar, community room and storage area while reflecting the transfer of field maintenance duties from PHLL to the City and establishment of non-exclusive but priority-based usage of the ball fields. Comments followed.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
10. UPDATE ON UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT'S DECISION REGARDING
CAMPING IN PUBLIC SPACES LAWS (GRANTS PASS)
Recommendation: Receive a status update regarding the recent Supreme Court decision of Grants Pass Related to Camping in Public Spaces and its impact on local jurisdictions, and the City’s collaboration with other Ventura County agencies regarding implementation.
City Attorney Joan Smyth and Police Officer Frum presented the report. Questions followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -December 2, 2024, Page 5 of 8 • Mitchell Disney
• Daniel Guinnip
• Jacqueline Dougherty
Questions and comments followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Martinez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern McQueenLegohn, to receive a status update regarding the recent Supreme Court decision of Grants Pass Related to Camping in Public Spaces and its impact on local jurisdictions, and the City’s collaboration with other Ventura County agencies regarding implementation.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
11. PRESENTATION OF DUNE RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE PROPOSAL FOR
HUENEME BEACH PARK BY THE VENTURA SURFRIDER FOUNDATION
Recommendation: Receive information on a proposed dune restoration plan and maintenance plan for Hueneme Beach Park by the Ventura Surfrider Foundation and provide direction to staff on whether to proceed with preparing a Local Development Plan for review and approval by the California Coastal Commission.
Joan Tharp, Ventura Audubon Society volunteer/Surfrider Ventura County representative, and Carla Avila-Martinez, Surfrider Foundation Climate Action Program Manager, gave a presentation. Questions followed.
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Christina Zubko
• Cynthia Hartley
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to provide direction to staff to proceed with preparing a Local Development Plan with the request to bring the item back to Council which would include obtaining approval from the Coastal Commission; an agreement that clearly identifies that access will be made available for the public and for maintenance purposes and that the project would not prevent any future improvements; and that the City will partner with Surfrider to provide educational information to the neighbors. Comments followed.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Martinez, McQueen-Legohn, Perez
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
12. AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) TO CONDUCT WATER. WASTEWATER AND SOLID WASTE RATE STUDIES
Recommendation: Authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste rate studies to analyze the rates associated with each city utility and provide recommendations regarding rates for future City Council consideration.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to authorize staff to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) to conduct Water, Wastewater CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -December 2, 2024, Page 6 of 8 and Solid Waste rate studies to analyze the rates associated with each city utility and provide recommendations regarding rates for future City Council consideration.
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:
• Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Giveaway
• Upcoming events: Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration, Senior Holiday Luncheon • Community preparedness and mural update
• Dredge Project update
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Martinez:
• Recreation, Education, Activities, and Culture in Hueneme (REACH) meeting • Sister City Committee update
Councilmember Gama:
• Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) meetings • Ventura County Animal Services update
• Tree Lighting Ceremony
• CBS Sunday Morning
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Upcoming Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meetings • Forward City Clerk PowerPoint presentations to share with City Council • Upcoming Mural meeting
• Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Mariachi Girl
• Public comments
Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn:
• Javier Nino’s Art Gallery
• Upcoming meetings
• Tree Lighting Ceremony
• Upcoming Vacation
• Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) updates
Mayor Perez:
• Upcoming SCAG meeting
• Upcoming Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) meeting
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Martinez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to consider allowing REACH to continue to use the storage room at Moranda Park, seconded by Councilmember Gama.
Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -December 2, 2024, Page 7 of 8
2. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to consider REACH’S request to work with staff to develop a plan to paint the electrical boxes around the City, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
3. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to consider the authorization of REACH to coordinate with City staff for future events. Councilmember Martinez withdrew the request indicating that no motion was needed. City Manager James Vega indicated if REACH has a specific request from the City, then the specific request would come to Council for consideration.
4. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to consider waiving the fees at the Community Center for the Sister City Committee to hold their first fundraiser event sometime early next year, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Councilmember Hernandez:
1. Sought confirmation that staff will be following up on the homeless grants pass item. City Manager James Vega confirmed that staff plans to bring back an item to Council once clarity is obtained from the countywide Attorney’s group.
Mayor Pro Tern McQueen-Legohn:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding the review of ordinances that the City is not currently enforcing, seconded by Councilmember Martinez.
Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 9:00 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday December 16, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Georgianpa Nicole Al\
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City Clerk*
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Approved this 16th day of December, 2024:
Mar ha R. McQueen^
Lagohn, Mayor
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -December 2, 2024, Page 8 of 8