awarded the City $10,000 in support of the program. The grant award is intended to ensure this offering is accessible to all members of the community. Staff proposes that the grant funding be used to provide a subsidy to reduce participant costs to ensure members of our community can afford to participate. The intent is to provide financial assistance to up to 880 registered participants (twenty children per week over the course of forty-four weeks) from March through December of this year.
The proposed STEM-based enrichment program, supported by the DL Fresh Foundation funding award, would become the lowest cost class offering providing the highest number of programmatic hours for said price (educational enrichment for an estimated $3.75 per hour). This STEM-based program is intended to be offered on a continuous basis going forward.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of this action will result in an appropriation of $10,000 to G/L Account 101-000- 2214.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Primary Strategic Pillar(s) and Initiative(s):
Optimal Levels of Service for Residents and Businesses
• Increase communication, outreach and proactive engagement of all members of our population
• Support and establish programs and events that created a strong sense of community pride and a connection to our history and heritage ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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DATE: January 21, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: James Vega, City Manager
Charles Peretz, Deputy City Manager
Frank Lee, Human Resources/Risk Manager
SUBJECT: AMENDMENT NUMBER ONE TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
CONTRACT FOR WORKPLACE INVESTIGAITONS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council authorize the City Manager or Designee to execute an amendment with Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLC to increase the not-toexceed amount to $32,200.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Oppenheimer Investigations Group LLC (OIG), based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializes in workplace investigations. With a staff of Attorney Investigators, OIG provides impartial investigative services to public entities, private companies of all sizes, and educational institutions across California.
The City has entered into a professional services agreement with OIG for investigative services. Based on the scope of the investigation, it is anticipated that the total cost will exceed the $20,000 City Manager/designee authority afforded in the City’s procurement regulations. As such, this item is presented to seek Council’s approval to increase the total not-to-exceed amount of the agreement. In accordance with Section 33.1 of the City’s Employee Handbook, the City is obligated to investigate all complaints while maintaining confidentiality and respecting the rights of everyone involved.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds for this professional service are available in Account No. 101-115-5202 STRATEGIC PLAN:
Optimal Levels of Service for Residents and Businesses
• Promote operational excellence in all City functions and embody best practices as a municipality
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Contract Amendment With OIG
January 21, 2025
ATTACHMENTS:
None.
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DATE: January 21, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: James Vega, City Manager
Jose Coyotl, Associate Planner
Tony Stewart, AICP, Community and Economic Development Director SUBJECT: ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. 13-24 FOR THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME COLOR RUN/WALK 5K AND KIDS 1K EVENT WITH ANCILLARY, HEALTHCARE EDUCATIONAL BOOTHS, CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY AREA, REFRESHMENT VENDORS, AND
ENTERTAINMENT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council, at the conclusion of the public hearing, do the following:
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 Special Use Permit No. 13-24 (Color Run/Walk 5K and Kids 1K Event); and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The applicant, the City of Port Hueneme, is seeking permission through a temporary Special Use Permit ("SUP") to hold a run/walk competition and health wellness fair event named the “Sea Splash Color Dash 5K and Kids 1K” within the Hueneme Beach Park located at 550 E. Surfside Drive.
The “Sea Splash Color Dash 5K and Kids 1K Event” will occur on Saturday, March 22, 2025, with event registration opening at 7:45 a.m. and the formal event commencing at 9:00 a.m. The event is a “Community Benefit Fund project” between the Port of Hueneme and the City to offer the community a run and wellness fair. It is anticipated to attract 600 participants and 200 spectators. The race will conclude with a health fair that supports community health and wellness.
The 5K run/walk competition will feature a 3.1-mile race route starting on the walking path adjacent to Ocean View Drive, nearest the entrance to Parking Lot “B.” The 5K Agenda Item No. 09 Page 1 of 19 CC Agenda 01-21-25
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competition route will continue west onto Surfside Drive with a series of switchbacks, then advance west along the walking promenade to the lighthouse and back to the finish line on Ocean View Drive at Lot “C.” The Kids 1K race will commence on Oceanview Drive, nearest the entrance to Parking Lot “B,” then advance west onto Surfside Drive, turning into Parking Lot “A,” with a few switchbacks back towards the finish line at Ocean View Drive adjacent to Parking Lot “C.” Both races will feature a "color run" theme, with the "color" element represented by a final fishline tunnel segment in a designated zone along the competition route. Participation in the color run is optional, and an alternative competition path is available for those who prefer not to participate in the color segment.
The color tunnel area will be constructed using two wall tarps anchored to the palm trees on either side of the pedestrian pathway between Parking Lot “A” and Parking Lot “B.” This design will help contain the 100% natural cornstarch and naturally dyed color powder, preventing it from drifting into the surrounding beach areas and minimizing the risk of dust pollution in neighboring communities. After the race concludes, the Public Works Department will promptly clean the pedestrian area and reopen it to the public.
The health wellness fair will be located on Ocean View Drive and Lot “C” and will feature healthcare educational booths, a children’s activity area, refreshment vendors, a photo booth, and a disc jockey (DJ).
Event setup will begin at 5:30 a.m., with race-related activities concluding by 12:30 p.m.
The Special Use Permit application requests approval to waive parking fees in Parking Lots “A,” “B,” and “E,” as well as along Ocean View and Surfside Drives, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
To safely host the event, the Port Hueneme Police Department has prepared a traffic control plan, which includes hard road closures on Surfside Drive from Market Street to Ocean View Drive. These closures will block access to the main entryways for the Surfside I and Surfside IV condominium communities. Additional closures will occur on Market Street south of the Anacapa View Beach Homes entrance and southbound Ventura Road south of the Surfside I driveway. Surfside I and Surfside IV residents will be directed to use their existing driveways connecting to Ventura Road for access.
The Recreation and Community Services Division is partnering with the Port Hueneme Police Explorers to staff and coordinate the event. The anticipated event operational budget is approximately $20,000, including a speed timing service that facilitates pre-race registration and bib assignments, participation medals, marketing and thematic materials, barricade rentals, route-defining signage, refreshments, and ancillary post-race activities. $10,000 in funding has been approved by the City Council and the Port of Hueneme Board as part of the Community Benefit Fund allocations for this year. To offset the remaining cost of administering the race competition, a $20.00 registration fee will be imposed on 5K race participants and a $10 registration fee for the Kids 1K. The registration fee will include an event racing shirt and participation medal. This fee is a reduced fee from most similar runs to encourage participation by local community members.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Parking is free for this event, and as such, revenues that would otherwise be generated from parking in lots “A,” “B,” “C,” and “E” and along Ocean View and Surfside Drives will not be collected. The Community Benefit Fund contains a $10,000 allocation for this event, and user fees are anticipated to cover any remaining event expenses.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Optimal Levels of Service for Residents and Businesses
• Support and establish programs and events that create a strong sense of community pride and a connection to our history and heritage Safe, Secure, & Beautiful Community
• Upgrade our beach, parks, City-owned facilities, and structures to provide a better experience for our residents, employees, commuters, and visitors ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution
B. Application package and Site Plan
C. Public Hearing Notice
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME,
CALIFORNIA, DEEMING A TEMPORARY EVENT EXEMPT FROM THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AND CONDITIONALLY
APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. 13-24 (COLOR RUN/WALK 5K AND KIDS 1K EVENT), LOCATED AT 550 E. SURFSIDE DRIVE (HUENEME BEACH)
WHEREAS, A public hearing was held as required by law to consider issuance of a Special Use Permit (“SUP”) allowing the project known as the “Run/Walk 5K and Kids Mile Event", to be located at Hueneme Beach Park and the Hueneme Lighthouse Promenade Walkway, herein referred to as “Project,” from 7:00 a.m. to approximately 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025 (with additional setup and cleanup time before and after the main event); and
WHEREAS, the proposed Project represents a discretionary action subject to the environmental review requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) of 1970, as amended (Pubic Resources Code § et. seq.), and by operation of § 15381 of Title 14 to the California Code of Regulations, the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme is deemed “Lead Agency” for the purposes of CEQA; and
WHEREAS, City staff has recommended the City Council find the Project exempt from CEQA as it establishes rules and procedures to permit operation of existing facilities; minor temporary use of land; ensures maintenance, restoration and protection of the environment; and regulates normal operations of facilities for public gatherings, and is therefore categorically exempt from further CEQA review under California Code of Regulations Title 14 §§15301, 15304 (e) 15308, 15323, and 15332 as an urban infill project; and WHEREAS, the proposed Project is deemed consistent with, and furthers the objectives and policies of the City’s General Plan and zoning regulations; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the effects of the Project on the regional need for public services, and available fiscal and environmental resources before deciding on this matter; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommended conditional approval of the Project and Special Use Permit Application No. SUP 13-24.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Under the provisions of PHMC Sections 10355 et. seq., the City Council finds and declares that:
A. Prior to rendering a decision on any aspect of the Project, the City Council duly considered the following:
1. All testimony, written and oral, received in conjunction with that certain public hearing conducted on January 21, 2025, which testimony, by this reference, is incorporated herein.
Attachment A
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2. That certain written staff report submitted by the Community and Economic Development Department and exhibits hereto dated January 21, 2025, which report, by this reference, are incorporated herein.
B. That the Conditions of Approval specified in Section "G" below are reasonably related to the use of the premises for which this Special Use Permit is to be issued.
C. On the basis of evidence hereinafter listed, all administrative procedures and public participation requirements prescribed in Title 7, Division 1, of the Government Code of the State of California, Article X, PHMC § 10352, and Division 13 of the California Public Resources Code commencing with § 21050, and Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations commencing with § 15000, as such procedures and requirements pertain to this Project and CEQA have been lawfully satisfied.
D. That the California Coastal Act is intended to protect natural and scenic resources; promote public safety, health, and welfare; and protect public and private property, wildlife, marine fisheries, other ocean resources, and the natural environment and that California Coastal Commission regulations establish the standards by which proposed land developments or other activities are evaluated to ensure consistency with the Act and that the Local Coastal Program (LCP) policy group of primary concern identified in the City’s LCP for the Project area involving the temporary use of Hueneme Beach Park and associated Parking Lots "B" is “Shoreline Access/Recreation and Visitor-Serving Facilities.” On the basis of the evaluations presented below, the City Council for the City of Port Hueneme finds the proposed Project consistent with and furthering the objectives of Chapter 3 of the California Coastal Act of 1976:
1. VISITOR SERVING AND RECREATION FACILITIES
A. Coastal Act (Public Resource §§ 30212.5, 30213, and 30220):
Wherever appropriate and feasible, public facilities, including parking, shall be distributed throughout an area to mitigate against the impacts of overuse of any single area. Lower-cost visitor and recreational facilities shall be protected, encouraged, and where feasible, provided. Developments providing public recreational opportunities are preferred. Coastal areas suited for wateroriented recreational activities that cannot readily be provided in inland water areas shall be protected for such uses.
B. Consistency Statement: According to local LCP policy for Hueneme Beach Park (Area A), Section 4.b. Resource Protection Zone Policies, any temporary Development or Special Use Permit projects at Hueneme Beach Park shall be focused west of Parking Lot “C.” The proposed temporary use Project will be located within Hueneme Beach Parking Lot “C” and within the Hueneme Lighthouse Promenade Walkway; however, attendees will be required to not trespass on the nearby dune areas, which complies with this policy. In addition, the proposed Project will not block public access to the beach.
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E. That the following environmental findings are made based on upon the staff report dated January 21, 2025, and the project descriptions:
1. The Project is consistent with City’s General Plan and its policies including the Project’s land use designation as Open Space; it is also consistent with the Park-Reserve Zoning classification for the Project site.
2. The Project involves property located within City’s jurisdictional boundaries on parking lot sites and the Project is surrounded by urban uses and Park/Pacific Ocean.
3. The SUP property is not known to be listed by any regulatory agency as having value as a habitat for endangered, rare, or threatened species.
4. Approving the Project would not result in any significant effects related to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality.
5. The Project is not expected to result in substantial pollution.
6. The Project area can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
7. The Project will not exceed the existing or planned capabilities of the sewage system.
8. The Project will not exceed the existing or planned capabilities of the solid waste system.
9. The Project is not expected to create unavoidable health hazards nor expose people to substantial health hazards.
10. The Project is not expected to have an adverse impact on adequate fire protection services.
11. The Project will not result in a population that exceeds a level of service of one officer per 1,000 residents nor result in the average response time to emergency calls exceeding three minutes.
F. That because of the facts and conclusions identified in this Resolution, the Project is categorically exempt as it establishes rules and procedures to permit operation of existing facilities; minor temporary use of land; ensure maintenance, restoration and protection of the environment; and regulate normal operations of facilities for public gatherings, and therefore categorically exempt from further CEQA review under California Code of Regulations Title 14 §§ 15301, 15304 (e) 15308, 15323, and 15332.
G. That the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme hereby grants and approves this SUP 13-24 as a “Temporary Use” by operation of PHMC § 10355(A)(2), subject to the following conditions:
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shall receive prior authorization and coordination by the City’s Director of Community and Economic Development (“Director”).
2. Anna Hanely, Recreation and Community Services Manager on behalf of the City of Port Hueneme, is deemed the Applicant’s authorized representative who shall be available at all times while the SUP event is in progress; or, the Applicant must designate in writing to the Director a minimum of one week before starting the event as to who the authorized event representative will be and who will have complete authority to represent and to act on behalf of the Applicant. Said authorized representative must be present at the site at all times while the event is in progress. Whenever the representative is not present during any particular time when the event is occurring, orders may be given by the Director, Public Works Director, and/or Chief of Police or their authorized staff. These orders must be obeyed by the representative who may have charge of the particular event activity to which the orders are given. If in the opinion of the Director, Public Works Director, or Chief of Police, or authorized staff that the SUP event poses a threat to the public health, safety, or welfare, or violates any of the conditions herein or other law, said official(s) may give orders to said representative to immediately correct the situation or terminate the proceedings and return the site to its pre-event condition. The Applicant and/or representative are responsible for the actions of his/her event employees, volunteers, contractors, and subcontractors.
3. The Applicant shall take all reasonable measures to protect public and private property that may result from activities of the SUP event. The area used for the event must be cleaned of event debris and returned to its pre-event condition no later than the morning following the day of the event, or other time as approved by the Director.
4. Prior to the SUP event, the Applicant shall provide proof that it has secured all necessary permits and licenses for the event including County Health permits, if required, to the satisfaction of the Director.
5. Any vendors associated with this SUP shall obtain a City business license prior to the event.
6. Any on-site or off-site advertising, signage, banners, or similar special promotions or marketing for the SUP event in the City must be approved by the Director before use and kept in a continuous state of good condition and repair, clean and free of graffiti as determined by the Director.
7. Unless otherwise permitted by Director, the Applicant will not make, or cause to be made, any alterations to Property covered by the SUP, or any part thereof, without Director’s prior written consent.
8. The Applicant, at its sole cost and expense, comply with all of the requirements of all federal, state, and local authorities now in force, or which may hereafter be in force, pertaining to the event and will faithfully observe in the use of SUP property all applicable laws. The judgment of Agenda Item No. 09 Page 8 of 19 CC Agenda 01-21-25
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any court of competent jurisdiction, or the admission of Applicant in any action or proceeding against Applicant, whether City be a party thereto or not, that Applicant has violated any such ordinance or statute in the use of SUP Property will be conclusive of that fact as between City and Applicant.
9. A 20-foot clear emergency vehicles access road shall be provided and maintained for the duration of the event. The emergency vehicles access road shall be unobstructed by guest and staff vehicles. Road barriers shall be movable by one person without special knowledge or extraordinary effort.
10. All temporary electrical systems shall be permitted in accordance with the local building and safety department and maintained in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
11. The Applicant is hereby made aware of the potential sensitive beach resources located seaward of the beach pedestrian concrete walkways located east of Beach Parking Lot "B” extending to the “J” Street Drain and down-coast to the Ormond Beach area. The Applicant and the SUP event participants are prohibited from traversing or otherwise disturbing dune areas within these locations. In addition, participants at the Applicant’s SUP event shall not operate vehicles off-road or outside the paved beach lots and streets. In this regard, the operation of vehicles over undesignated areas is strictly prohibited without the prior approval of the Director.
12. The Applicant and participants at the SUP event shall comply with all applicable State, Federal, and local rules and regulations, government laws, and ordinances relating to the activity and all other ordinances and laws of the City, which among other things, prohibits disorderly conduct; point source noise outside of the Hueneme Beach Park that exceeds the noise regulations outlined in Port Hueneme Municipal Code; undesignated vehicles on the beach or off the public right-of-way; public intoxication or consumption of alcoholic beverages, animals on the sandy beach; fires on the beach; and boisterous, threatening, or profane and indecent language.
13. If requested by the Public Works Director, the Applicant shall obtain an Encroachment Permit for the use of any public street right-of-way prior to the SUP event taking place.
14. The Applicant shall not use stakes or any other means to secure the temporary tents, equipment or any other amenity related to the subject event that will penetrate the pavement within the parking lots without express permission by the Public Works Director. Driving stakes into the pavement within Oceanview Drive rights-of-way is strictly prohibited.
15. Free parking in Beach Parking Lot 'A,' ‘B,’ ‘E,’ and along Surfside and Ocean View Drives will only be available on the event day, from 7:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
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H. Pursuant to Public Resources Code § 30510, the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme hereby reiterates its intent to implement the Local Coastal Program and amendments thereto in a manner fully consistent with the California Coastal Act.
I. The approvals granted herein shall not become effective until all rights of appeal have been exhausted including appeal within 10 days following the date of receipt by the Coastal Commission of the City’s Notice of Final Action on this matter pursuant to PHMC § 10356(D).
SECTION 2: The Mayor, or presiding officer, is authorized to sign this Resolution signifying its adoption by the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme and the City Clerk, or her duly appointed deputy, may attest thereto.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this 21st day of January 2025.
Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Mayor
ATTEST:
________________________________
Georgianna Nicole Alvarez
City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) SS.
CITY OF PORT HUENEME )
I, Georgianna Nicole Alvarez, City Clerk of the City of Port Hueneme, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ____ was duly adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council on the 21st day of January 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Dated:
Georgianna Nicole Alvarez
City Clerk
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CITY OF PORT HUENEME NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme to consider an application by the City of Port Hueneme, 250 N. Ventura Rd., Port Hueneme, CA 93041, for a temporary Special Use Permit (SUP) No. 13-24 for a temporary health promotional event known as “Color Run/Walk 5K and Kids 1K Event”, consisting of a walk/run competition at Hueneme Beach Park and along Surfside Drive, with ancillary healthcare educational booths, children’s activity area, refreshment vendors, and live entertainment.
Hueneme Beach Park is located at 550 E. Surfside Drive. The event will take place on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
SAID PUBLIC HEARING will be held as an in-person meeting on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m., or as soon as possible thereafter. Any person may attend this public hearing in the City Council Chambers located at 250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme. All members of the public are privileged to attend and be heard on this matter by submitting written or live public comments.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: The proposed SUP is deemed categorically exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act under California Code of Regulations Title 14 §§15301, 15304 (e) 15308, and 15323, because it establishes rules and procedures to permit the operation of existing facilities; minor temporary use of land; ensures maintenance, restoration, and protection of the environment; and regulates normal operations of facilities for public gatherings. The SUP is, therefore, categorically exempt from further CEQA review under California Code of Regulations Title 14 §§15301, 15304 (e) 15308, and 15323.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION on this project may be obtained from the Department of Community Development, City of Port Hueneme, 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, California 93041, telephone (805) 986-6548.
Be advised, if you challenge the actions taken on the project described in this Notice in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this Notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at, or prior to, the public hearing.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate at this meeting, please contact the office of the City Clerk, at (805) 986-6503, or the California TDD Relay Service. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to allow participation. /s/Georgianna Nicole Alvarez, City Clerk
Published: January 6, 2025
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DATE: January 21, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: James Vega, City Manager
Georgianna N. Alvarez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION AND TRANSACTIONS AND USE
TAX CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (MEASURE U COMMITTEE)
APPOINTMENTS
RECOMMENDATION:
Consider the following appointments:
Citizens Advisory Commission (Four-year terms ending January 31, 2029) • Mayor Pro Tem Lopez to appoint Randall Thomas-Smalls
• Councilmember Perez to appoint Luis Mendez II
Transactions and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee (Measure U Committee) (Twoyear terms ending January 31, 2027) • Mayor McQueen-Legohn to appoint James Importante
• Councilmember Gama to reappoint David Scrivner (will require additional action to modify current term limit)
• Councilmember Hernandez to reappoint Julia (Beth) Williams • Councilmember Perez to reappoint Randy Diaz
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
Volunteer Advisory Boards are an integral part of local government that offer a way to engage residents in the democratic process and enhance community involvement. The primary purpose is to provide judicious advice from a resident perspective and bring together community views that might not otherwise be heard.
The City currently has two advisory boards, the Citizens Advisory Commission (CAC) and the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee (Measure U Committee).
Each Councilmember appoints one member to each of these advisory boards, subject to the approval of Council. Due to several members’ terms expiring, the City recently published a notice to the City website, City hall bulletin board, and the City’s social media platforms informing the Community that the City was accepting applications to these Agenda Item No. 10 Page 1 of 38 CC Agenda 01-21-25
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advisory boards. Applications (Attachment A) have been received by the City Clerk’s Office and have been forwarded to City Council for review and appointment from the following:
Citizens Advisory Commission:
• Mark Savalla
• Randall Thomas-Smalls
• Carleen Ann B. Villanueva
• James Importante
• Luis Mendez II
• Thomas Fiala
• Christy Carlson
Measure U Committee:
• James Importante
• David Scrivner
• Randy Diaz
• Beth Williams
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Councilmember Perez both have a member on the CAC with a term expiring January 31, 2025. Additionally, each Councilmember has a member on the Measure U Committee with a term expiring January 31, 2025.; therefore, the following actions are being considered for approval:
CAC (Four-year terms ending January 31, 2029)
• Mayor Pro Tem Lopez to appoint Randall Thomas-Smalls
• Councilmember Perez to appoint Luis Mendez II
Measure U Committee (Two-year terms ending January 31, 2027) • Mayor McQueen-Legohn to appoint James Importante
• Councilmember Gama to reappoint David Scrivner*
• Councilmember Hernandez to reappoint Julia (Beth) Williams • Councilmember Perez to reappoint Randy Diaz
*Pursuant to Resolution No. 4257, establishing an advisory Transactions and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee, members can only serve two terms according to “Section 7” of the resolution, which would make David Scrivner ineligible for reappointment. Mr.
Scrivner has served the following terms: 6/3/2019 – 3/14/21 and 3/15/21 – 1/31/23. Due to the committee’s lack of meetings during Mr. Scrivner’s first term and lack of a new appointment, Mr. Scrivner has been allowed to continue to serve. Additionally, with the lack of interest and applications received for the Measure U Committee and Mr. Scrivner’s willingness to continue to serve, Councilmember Gama is requesting that Mr. Scrivner be reappointed. It should also be noted that the Measure U Committee is the only board, commission, or committee, with a term limit for the City. Should the Council desire to confirm Councilmember Gama’s reappointment of David Scrivner to the Measure U Agenda Item No. 10 Page 2 of 38 CC Agenda 01-21-25
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Committee an item will be brought back at the next meeting to amend the term limits in the resolution.
If additional appointments are needed to make the advisory boards fully operational an item will be brought back to Council once a designee is identified. Incumbents may serve until a successor has been appointed.
Appointments are subject to approval by majority vote of the City Council. All appointees will be required to take an Oath of Office, file a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), complete a 2-hour Ethics Training, and if applicable, a Brown Act Training.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. This item does not require an expenditure of funds.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Primary Strategic Pillar(s) and Initiative(s):
Optimal Levels of Service for Residents and Businesses
• Increase communication, outreach and proactive engagement of all members of our population
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Applications
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DATE: January 21, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: James Vega, City Manager
Charles Peretz, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: REMOVAL OF CITY COUNCIL REPRESENTATION ON SISTER CITY
COMMITTEE AND REQUEST TO WAIVE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH
USE OF COMMUNITY CENTER
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that City Council:
1. Eliminate the City Council appointment to the Sister City Committee; and
2. Adopt a resolution waiving fees associated with the Sister City Committee’s use of the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center auditorium.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
The Sister City Committee (SCC) has recently been incorporated as a 501 (C) 3, nonprofit entity registered with the State of California. As a non-profit, SCC is now responsible for taking all actions to fulfill its mission, comply with regulatory requirements and manage its finances, independent of the City. As an independent agency, there is no requirement to have a representative from the City Council serve on the committee. Maintaining the requirement to have representation from the City Council has the potential to create confusion about the Committee’s independence and may lead to the perception that committee operations fall under the City’s purview. As such, it is recommended that the City Council eliminate the appointment of a City Council representative to the SCC which will clearly indicate that the Sister City Committee is operating independent from the City’s direction.
As an independent entity, SCC may potentially submit requests for city assistance that will then need to be approved or declined by the City Council. One example would be SCC’s request to waive fees associated with the use of a Community Center which was received on December 2, 2024. At that Council meeting, Councilmember Martinez made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, which was subsequently approved by the entire City Council to place an item on a future agenda to consider waiving fees associated with the Sister City Committee’s use of the Orvene S.
Carpenter Community Center. The City Council may consider that request and approve or deny at this time.
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Sister City – Waiver of Rental Fees
January 21, 2025
The Sister City Committee is interested in utilizing the auditorium at the Community Center for a three-hour period to conduct a fundraising event. The tentative event date is Tuesday, March 25, 2025. The date and time selected do not impact any ongoing programing at the Center. Details for the event are being developed but, at this time, the Sister City Committee has indicated that they envision that the event will consist of dinner, with a Mexican spirit tasting, and music with event proceeds being used to establish a scholarship program for students that are currently attending or planning to attend college.
The City Council has previously expressed support for the Sister City Committee by authorizing the use of contract and staff resources to assist in the creation of a nonprofit and by waiving fees associated with a prior use of a classroom at the Community Center. Future requests for support will be considered by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Approval of the request would waive of the following fees associated with the facility’s use: application fee of $32, refundable security deposit of $500 and $750 rental fee.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Primary Strategic Pillar(s) and Initiative(s):
Optimal Levels of Service for Residents and Businesses
• Support and establish programs and events that created a strong sense of community pride and a connection to our history and heritage ATTACHMENTS:
A. Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME,
CALIFORNIA, WAIVING FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SISTER CITY COMMITTEE’S USE OF THE ORVENE CARPENTER COMMUNITY CENTER WHEREAS, the Sister City Committee plays a vital role in fostering cultural exchange and international goodwill between the City of Port Hueneme and City of Puerto Vallarta; and WHEREAS, the City Community Center provides a venue suitable for meetings and events including fundraising activities
WHEREAS, members of Port Hueneme’s Sister City Committee are planning an event to raise funds to support programs coordinated through the Sister City Committee including a scholarship program; and
WHEREAS, the Sister City Committee has requested access to one of the auditoriums at the Orvene Carpenter Community Center to facilitate a fundraising event which is tentatively scheduled for March 25, 2025 (which may be amended to a different date that does not conflict with other facility uses is the Committee requests); and WHEREAS, waiving fees for the use of the City Community Center by the Sister City Committee demonstrates the City’s support for community organizations that contribute to cultural and educational initiatives.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of Port Hueneme hereby authorizes all fees associated with the Sister City Committee's use of the City Community Center for a fundraising event to be waived.
SECTION 2: The City Council of Port Hueneme authorizes the City Manager to execute all necessary agreement, contracts or permits as may be required for this event.
SECTION 3: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
SECTION 4: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and enter it into the book of original Resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, this 21st day of January, 2025.
Martha R. McQueen-Legohn, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Georgianna Nicole Alvarez
City Clerk
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF VENTURA ) SS.
CITY OF PORT HUENEME )
I, Georgianna Nicole Alvarez, City Clerk of the City of Port Hueneme, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. ____ was duly adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council on the ___ day of _________, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Dated:
Georgianna Nicole Alvarez
City Clerk
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DATE: January 21, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: James Vega, City Manager
Charles Peretz, Deputy City Manager
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF CITY OF PORT HUENEME LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council review the City’s Legislative Platform, consider amendments and adopt a revised document that will provide guidance and allow staff to advocate for City programs and priorities in the coming year.
CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMISISON RECOMMENDATION:
The Citizen Advisory Commission (CAC) reviewed the Legislative Platform at their January 13, 2024 meeting. CAC approved a motion to recommend that City Council approve the City’s Legislative Platform with recommendations made by staff to advocate for legislation that supports equitable distribution of sales tax from online sales and to advocate for legislation that allows FEMA to more effectively respond to localized disasters; and the following suggestions from the Commission:
o Section I.11 – consider adding language that supports legislation that enables members of legislative bodies to participate in meetings virtually o Section V.6 - Consider amending to indicate support for alternative energy sources “that are supported by scientific data”
o Section XIII – Add language that supports legislation that increases communication between local law enforcement and federal agencies
In addition to the recommended changes, CAC provided the following comments to staff:
o The City Manager and City Attorney should review the Legislative Platform and City Charter for inconsistencies with the state and federal constitution (one example provided was language in III.1.f)
o Staff should monitor legislation that comes about to facilitate recovery from the fires, specifically related to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and disaster management sections of the Legislative Platform Agenda Item No. 12 Page 1 of 19 CC Agenda 01-21-25
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o Staff should watch for legislation regarding noise awareness related to the public comment received at the meeting
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
A Legislative Platform facilitates the City’s ability to promptly respond to County, State, and Federal legislation on matters related to City government, since legislation can often move quickly through legislative bodies without sufficient time for the City Council to take formal action.
On February 6, 2023 the City Council approved Port Hueneme’s current Legislative Platform, and the Platform was reaffirmed on May 6, 2024. Having this document in place allows the Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, or City Manager to sign correspondence, consistent with the City’s approved positions on pending legislation and without the need for additional formal action of the City Council, expressing the City’s position on pending legislation.
It is prudent to periodically review the City’s legislative platform to ensure it accurately represents the City’s position on various topics.
Last year, the Legislative Platform was reviewed by staff, the Citizens Advisory Commission and the City Council, and the platform was approved with modifications focused on strengthening language related to public protection from crime and drugs, supporting resources for emergency preparedness and underscoring the importance of Arts, Cultural Resources, and Historic Preservation in Port Hueneme.
Additionally, the City Council has included periodic review of the legislative platform as a task for the Citizen Advisory Commission (CAC). As noted in the summary above, CAC reviewed and provided an advisory recommendation related to proposed amendments to the Platform at its January 13, 2025 meeting.
Staff’s recommended additions relate to emergency preparedness and the equitable distribution of sales tax resulting from online sales. In 2023, the City and its residents were greatly impacted by unprecedented storms and flash floods that developed over Port Hueneme. Although the City of Port Hueneme and County of Ventura provided emergency response, ultimately necessary FEMA support was not provided due to outdated guidelines that was based on number of units damaged, which will likely result in smaller cities not receiving support in local emergency situations. The City Council approved letters of support to encourage changes to this requirement, but staff recommends including advocacy for emergency preparedness, including supporting legislation to ensure FEMA support for local emergencies, in the 2025 legislative platform so that advocacy can continue. Additionally, the opening of the Amazon distribution center in Oxnard has highlighted the adverse impacts that such facilities have on nearby municipalities. Staff recommends support for legislation that seeks to maximize the equitable distribution of sales tax revenues generated from online sales, such as Amazon, to ensure that cities are fairly compensated for impacts to their infrastructure from these Agenda Item No. 12 Page 2 of 19 CC Agenda 01-21-25
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facilities. Last year, with the City’s advocacy on this issue, progress was made in developing awareness of this issue but more advocacy will likely be needed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Fiscal impact would be unsubstantial, as the majority of these activities would consist of providing letters of support or opposition to various legislative proposals.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Primary Strategic Pillars and Initiatives:
Optimal Levels of Service for Residents and Businesses
• Promote operational excellence in all City functions and embody best practices as a municipality
ATTACHMENTS:
A. City of Port Hueneme Legislative Platform (redlined with staff recommended changes)
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The City of Port Hueneme
LEGISLATIVE
PLATFORM
2025
Attachment A
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Introduction and Purpose
The City of Port Hueneme (“City”) maintains a Legislative Platform to facilitate the City’s quick response to County, State, and Federal legislation in a proactive manner, since legislation can often move quickly through legislative bodies, withoutsufficient time for the City Council to take formal action. The Legislative Platform further serves as a guide for the City Council to consider legislative affairs on an ad hoc basis.
The Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem, or City Manager, is authorized to sign correspondence consistent with the City’s approved positions on pending legislation and without the need for additional formal action of the City Council expressing the City’s position on pending legislation.
City staff monitors State and County legislation for potential impacts to the City. State or Federal legislation may also be brought to staff’s attention by the League of California Cities, Ventura Council of Governments, or other professional organizations for fields such as engineering, water, finance, community development, or public safety.
City positions on pending legislation on topics not included in the Legislative Platform require a vote of the City Council. If warranted, due to complexity, the City Manager may also present pending legislation to the Port Hueneme Water Agency, Housing Authority or other standing committee as appropriate to the topic, for a recommendation prior to City Council consideration.
Nothing in the Legislative Platform is intended to preclude consideration of any legislation by the City Council, regardless of whether it is included in the Legislative Platform.
City positions in support of legislation on a specified topic shall be construed as opposition to something that shall do the opposite, and the reverse is also true. For example, if the Legislative Platform supports increased funding for libraries, it also inherently opposes decreased funding for libraries.
The City may participate in the Legislative Action Day event hosted by the League of California Cities each spring. This event includes updates from the League of California Cities and its lobbyists representing cities’ interests, panel discussions of critical issues, meetings with the City’s representatives in the State Assembly and State Senate, and other networking opportunities. The City’s elected officials and City staff may also participate on the League’s Policy Committees which focus on specific policy areas. Staff Communicates on a regular basis with elected officials and their representatives to address issues that arise in the City that may best be resolved with a legislative action.
Disclaimer: Staff’s recommended positions are made without regard to companion actions that may entail increases in taxation or other revenue sources. Support or opposition to such financial considerations would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
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LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
I. GENERAL GOVERNANCE
1. Local Control
a. Support legislation that protects local control and funding of vital community services including, but not limited to, improving public safety, land use planning, increasing transportation infrastructure investments, fair and community friendly environmental regulations, and the development of transparency measures of public meetings and other public disclosure requirements that are shared equally between elected and appointed officials at both the City and State governments. b. Support legislation that reestablishes the authority specific to charter cities.
2. Workers’ Compensation
a. Support legislation that would reform the Workers’ Compensation system to eliminate system abuse and limit presumptive eligibility claims for benefits. b. Support legislation that would reform the Workers’ Compensation process to incentivize employees returning to work.
3. Unemployment Compensation
a. Oppose legislation that would increase employer liability for unemployment compensation or that would reduce local discretion.
4. Labor Relations
a. Oppose legislation that would impede local administration of labor relations, and legislation that would require, impose, or expand compulsory binding arbitration for public employees.
b. Oppose legislation that would impose State-mandated compulsory mediation or fact-finding processes that are not mutually agreed upon by the local public agency and its employee organizations.
c. Oppose legislation that would increase the cost of benefits, the cost of administering benefits, or mandate that a specialized occupational group benefit be provided to all employees.
d. Oppose legislation that reduces local control over public employee disputes and/or imposes regulations from an outside governmental agency or special interest group.
e. Oppose legislation that requires the use of City employees rather than allowing a City to have the flexibility to determine the most efficient means of providing a service, including contracting out. (Note: this shall not be construed as an endorsement of contractors but support for the retention of local decision-making authority.)
f. Support legislation that will maintain the confidentiality of personnel matters. g. Oppose legislation that expands or extends any presumptions of occupational injury or illness.
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h. Oppose legislation that would grant employee benefits that should be decided at the local bargaining table.
i. Oppose legislation that removes or reduces management rights, such as deciding staffing or service levels, either by direct action or increased liability.
5. State and Local Government Relations
a. Oppose legislative efforts that restrict the city from representing itself, including using contract representation, on issues of importance before State agencies and commissions.
6. Pension Reform
a. Support pension reform that will reduce long-term costs for participating agencies, provide long-term financial stability and sustainability, and allow agencies to continue to be effective locally in recruiting and retaining a skilled, quality work force.
b. Support investment strategies that balance the short and long-term ability to CalPERS to meet its financial commitments to its members. c. Support legislation that provides reasonable reform of local government pension systems and that preserve local control.
d. Oppose a mandatory Social Security tax for public employers and public employees.
7. Telecommunications
a. Support the authority of cities to zone and plan for the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure and the ability to maintain and manage the public right-of-way.
b. Support the authority of cities to collect fair market fees for the use of local government infrastructure from telecommunications providers. c. Support the authority of local government to retain full control over the time, place, and manner for the use of the public right-of-way in providing telecommunications services, including the appearance and aesthetics of equipment placed within.
d. Support legislation that would preserve public, educational, and government (PEG) television channel funding and programming support by video service providers, such as, payments to local government of utility franchise fees, PEG fees, and facility/equipment grants, and furnishing public access production facilities.
e. Oppose efforts to make PEG channels hard to find or navigate to, such as on an obscure channel or accessible only via several Internet web page menus, of any lesser signal quality than basic channels, or requiring an additional fee or device for viewers to access.
f. Support legislation that reinstates effective local regulation of the cable television industry and other deregulated utilities, including financial reimbursement for use of public right-of-way.
g. Support efforts to provide for the improvement of broadband availability, accessibility, competition, and performance in the city and in Ventura County.
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8. Business Establishments/Licenses
a. Oppose legislation that restricts or weakens a city’s ability to license and/or regulate smoking areas, marijuana dispensaries, alcoholic beverage licenses, massage establishments, or adult-oriented business establishments. b. Support legislation that enhances local control to license and/or regulate smoking areas, marijuana dispensaries, alcoholic beverage licenses, massage establishments or adult-oriented business establishments.
9. Economic Development
a. Support legislation that would provide State or Federal aid and assistance in the development of local and regional economies.
b. Support legislation that would provide resources and mechanisms to local governments to finance economic development efforts.
c. Support legislation that would provide local officials more discretion in the use of State and Federal funds.
d. Support legislation that will provide tools and incentives to support job creation and retention, such as Infrastructure Financing Districts, awarding of direct grants to fund the development of infrastructure that results in the creation and retention of jobs, the elimination of matching dollar requirements for economic development and infrastructure State grants; the provision of grants funding for infrastructure planning and design and the creation of economic development strategies; and allowing cities the maximum flexibility in the use of State funds toward local priorities that support job creation.
e. Support legislation that provides additional tools to cities to provide business development and retention and job creation to generate economic stimulus. f. Support legislation that expands enterprise zones to assist city economic development.
g. Support legislation that enacts and expands State tax incentives that assist City economic development and community revitalization efforts.
10. Litigation Reform
a. Support legislation that would limit local governments’ exposure to lawsuits. b. Support legislation that would develop statutory provisions calling for the reimbursement of all public entity attorney’s fees, and defense costs and expenditures incurred in the successful defense of lawsuits.
11. Open Meeting Law (Brown Act)
a. Support legislation that recognizes the need to conduct the public’s business in public and that extends the application of the Brown Act to the State. b. Oppose legislation claiming to enhance open and public meetings that in practice unnecessarily complicates the ability of a local governing body to do the public’s business through unproductive restrictions.
c. Support legislation that supports alternative methods of meeting public notice requirements, and enhances them, through the use of cost effective and innovative, technology friendly methods of communication.
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II. LOCAL GOVERNMENT FINANCE
1. Fiscal Responsibility
a. Support full cost reimbursement to the City for all Federal, State and County mandated programs, including costs associated with disaster response. b. Oppose any change in revenue allocations that would negatively (current or future) affect local government, including the redistribution of sales tax, property tax, grants, Proposition 172 funds, gas tax, transient occupancy tax (TOT) and vehicle in-lieu fees (VLF).
c. Support legislative, administrative and/or funding mechanisms that enable the City to better provide core services and respond to the needs of its residents. d. Oppose legislation that mandates procedures (such as maintenance-of-effort) which would make local agencies more dependent on the State for financial stability and policy direction.
e. Oppose legislation which would restrict the City’s ability to manage its own debts or reserves.
f. Support legislation that strengthens and expands ongoing revenue for the city. g. Oppose legislation that undermines and preempts local authority over local taxes and fees.
h. Supports legislation that ensures that there is the opportunity for meaningful public comment and input from residents and businesses regarding all proposed utility rate changes.
h.i. Support legislation that supports equitable distribution of sales tax from online sales to ensure cities are receiving a fair portion to offset impacts to streets and local infrastructure.
III.Public Protection
1. Crime
a. Support legislation that strengthens State anti-graffiti laws and enhances consequences for those convicted of vandalism.
b. Support legislation that increases authority and resources devoted to cities for abatement of graffiti and other acts of public vandalism. c. Support legislation that would protect the public from crime. d. Support legislation that provides for additional funding sources dedicated to public safety programs (911 systems, interoperability, fire suppression, medical response), services and personnel.
e. Support legislation that aims to strengthen local law enforcement efforts to prevent crime and prosecute those committing a crime.
f. Support legislation that would enhance local control over public nuisances including but not limited to adult entertainment facilities, problem alcohol establishments, and properties where illegal drugs are sold. g. Support legislation that provides tools for the comprehensive and collaborative management of sex offenders, including tools for tracking the location of sex offenders within local jurisdictions so long as any State mandated program provides full reimbursement to the local agencies.
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2. Drugs
a. Support legislation that gives local government the power to restrict or regulate the sale, manufacture, and use of alcohol and marijuana. b. Support legislation that would provide a greater share of seized assets to localities.
c. Support legislation that provides local government the power to determine, in alignment with federal and state guidelines, whether anti-opiate medication should be deployed in a given situation, and who has the authority to administer it.
3. Marijuana Regulation
a. Support legislation that enhances and protects maximum local regulatory, land use, and enforcement authority in relation to medical and adult use cannabis businesses.
b. Support legislation that recognizes and affirms the authority of cities as it relates to the location, operation, and establishment of medical and adult use cannabis businesses, including deliveries of cannabis.
4. Homeland Security
a. Support legislation that provides funding to local governments for Homeland Security measures.
b. Support legislation that requires Federal law enforcement agencies to communicate with local law enforcement officials as threats become known.
5. Emergency Preparedness
a. Support legislation that provides resources or otherwise advances emergency preparedness and response capabilities for local agencies, including the City of Port Hueneme and the County of Ventura. b. Support legislation to ensure Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) support for local emergencies.
IV.Transportation and Public Works
1. Transportation
a. Oppose legislation that directs local transportation funds away from cities. b. Oppose legislation that limits and/or decreases the amount of money local public agencies can withhold from a contractor prior to completion of a project. c. Support legislation that appropriates State and Federal funds to city and regional governments for transportation projects, including funds for the preservation and maintenance of streets and roads.
d. Support legislation that supports transportation funding by all users of the system, rather than a gasoline tax, which is a declining revenue source.
2. Vehicles
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a. Support legislation that promotes maximum city control of local streets and the road system.
b. Support legislation that promotes vehicle speed limits that are designated and enforced with consideration of street design, neighborhood characteristics, adjacent land use, and mix of transportation mode usage.
3. Solid Waste and Recycling
a. Support legislation that promotes long-term, cost beneficial recycling and conversion technologies.
b. Oppose legislation that restricts or limits a local government’s ability to franchise refuse and recycling collection services.
c. Oppose legislation that restricts or limits local government’s ability to direct municipal solid waste flow.
d. Oppose legislation that restricts or limits a local government’s ability to contractually require haulers to guarantee achievement of AB 939/AB 341 goals. e. Support legislation that provides cities with financial assistance for programs designed to provide for the safe disposal of solid, hazardous, and special wastes. f. Support legislation that promotes source reduction measures without creating an unfunded mandate.
g. Support new resource recovery and conversion technologies, such as bio-diesel from organic waste.
h. Support legislation and efforts to expand the market for recycled materials, including advance disposal fees, minimum content laws, manufacturer responsibility programs, and recycling market development zones.
4. Public Works
a. Support legislation that would allow the City increased discretion for awarding contracts.
b. Support legislation that promotes innovative ways of contracting for public projects allowing for award based on best value while providing full and open competition and/supports flexibility for public/private partnerships to enhance public works funding.
c. Oppose efforts to shift legal costs and liability away from design professionals and contractors to local governments.
V. Resources and Environment
1. Environment
a. Support legislation that makes funds available to refurbish and improve parks, and to acquire and maintain open space.
b. Support funding and legislation for the designation and preservation of open space and preservation, restoration, and enhancement of natural resources. c. Support legislation that exempts from property taxes any City-owned property outside city limits (but within the same county) that is used for open space preservations purposes.
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d. Support legislation that reimburses cities for revenue losses stemming from environmental decisions made without city participation. e. Support legislation to ban all anticoagulant rodenticides statewide, with exceptions for emergencies.
f. Support legislation that reduces or eliminated local government’s owner/operator Superfund liability.
g. Support legislation and science-based regulation of herbicides, rodenticides, and similarly used chemically-based compounds.
2. California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
a. Support legislation that amends the CEQA permit and review process to be more efficient.
b. Support legislation that increases local government discretion during the CEQA process.
c. Oppose legislative changes to CEQA that would unfairly burden cities. d. Oppose legislation that would limit a local agency’s ability to challenge the aesthetic impact of a project under CEQA.
3. Water
a. Support legislation that would provide the Fox Canyon Ground Water Management Agency necessary tools to manage the water system. b. Support legislation that would provide Southern California with a more stable and reliable water supply, including expanded water storage projects. c. Support legislation that would provide economic incentives and funding to develop alternative local water resources.
d. Support legislation that would advance the opportunity for local governments to provide reclaimed/recycled water as an alternate water source. e. Support legislation that would address the conflict of interest requirements and the ten percent rule that governs the State and Regional Water Quality Control Board.
f. Support legislative efforts to provide financial and technical assistance for the development of local water supply enhancement projects that promote resource sustainability including, but not limited to, groundwater desalination, recycled water, and distribution system interconnection projects designed to reduce dependence on the imported water supply from the Bay Delta. g. Support legislation that would make it easier for cities to fund and comply with new and increasingly stringent storm water quality permit requirements.
4. Storm Drain and Sewer
a. Support legislation to provide funding for National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit compliance and other mitigation measures and projects to reuse, divert, or treat urban runoff.
b. Oppose legislation that imposes more stringent requirements on storm drain runoff without providing funding and/or consideration of the feasibility of monitoring and mitigation of such requirements.
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5. Air Quality
a. Oppose legislation that mandates State and Federal air quality regulations and programs that are not fully funded.
b. Oppose legislation that restricts the authority of cities to establish local air quality standards and programs that are stricter than Federal and State standards. c. Oppose legislation that restricts the land use authority of local cities. d. Support legislation to either consolidate or streamline the Federal and State Clean Air Acts without reducing air quality standards.
e. Support air quality efforts that emphasize use of advanced technologies and market incentives, including use of alternative fuels and development of an infrastructure for alternative fuel vehicles.
6. Energy
a. Support legislation that would provide funding for alternative energy sources, energy efficiency, and conservation measures.
b. Support legislation that would support tax credits, grants, loans and other incentives to assist the public, businesses, and local agencies that invest in energy efficient equipment and technology, and fuel-efficient low emission vehicles. c. Oppose legislation that would preempt the ability of a city to deny a land use permit or restrict its ability to issue a conditional use permit for the siting of a hazardous waste facility.
d. Support legislation which protects the rights of cities to use cap and trade revenues and other funding sources for activities to increase innovation, such as funding for transit efficiency and air quality projects to implement actions to decrease emissions.
e. Support funding and other incentives for local government and private industry projects and planning strategies to promote sustainability in infrastructure and operations, greater energy efficiency, lower energy usage, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
7. Utilities
a. Support the constitutional right of municipal utilities to operate outside the jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC). b. Oppose any legislation that would erode the ability of municipal utilities to operate, or place them under PUC control.
c. Support legislation that enhances the public power options available to cities. d. Support Community Choice Aggregation and measures that further the goals of choice, clean energy, and affordable rates.
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VI.Community Development
1. Housing
a. Oppose legislation that restricts local discretion in the use of housing funds or meeting local housing needs without local input.
b. Support legislation that addresses occupancy levels and strengthens a local government’s ability to reduce overcrowding in residential housing. c. Support legislation to develop State, Federal, and County financial support and incentives for programs that provide adequate, affordable housing for the elderly, disabled, and low-income persons throughout the community. d. Support Housing element reform legislation that increases local control and flexibility, simplifies the process, improves effectiveness, and limits the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s review role. e. Support legislation that defines an equitable process to determine regional housing needs.
f. Support legislation that permits cities to regulate group home facilities and residential care facilities in residential neighborhoods, including the application of zoning, building, and safety standards.
g. Support legislation that requires State and County licensing agencies to confer with the City before issuing a license for a community care facility. h. Support Federal funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program for community development, affordable housing neighborhood improvement, and economic development needs.
i. Oppose reductions to formula funding for the Community Development Block Grant Program.
j. Support legislation that provides local government with community revitalization tools and funding mechanisms.
k. Support legislation that implements comprehensive reforms to the housing element process that address conflicts between local growth projections and affect regional housing need numbers; resolves problems associated with the distribution of RHNA units within a council of government; achieves improvements to the housing element review process; develops a neutral dispute resolution process and fair enforcement alternatives to deal with disputes over questions of compliance; requires State laws and policies that affect housing land use to be internally consistent; establishes additional legal protections to local agencies that approve affordable housing policies; and authorize communities that achieve quantifiable affordable housing production levels to self-certify their housing elements without being subject to State review. l. Oppose legislation or mandates that create requirements or punitive impacts for a city to produce housing, as cities do not construct housing. m. Support legislation that assists in providing financing for affordable housing, including the development of fiscal tools and incentives to assist local governments in their efforts to encourage housing and finance the infrastructure Agenda Item No. 12 Page 15 of 19 CC Agenda 01-21-25
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to support housing, as well as establishing an ongoing State commitment for funding affordable housing.
n. Support legislation that maintains cities as the enforcement authority for mobile home regulations.
o. Support legislation that preserves existing mobile home parks as a source of affordable housing.
p. Support legislation to protect homebuyers from predatory lending by ensuring that mortgage brokers are effectively regulated and that mortgage loans are suited to the financial means of the homebuyer.
2. Land Use
a. Oppose legislation, or other agency action, that would usurp local control of land use decision-making.
b. Oppose legislation that would impose State mandates or procedures that are contrary to local development standards.
c. Support legislation that protects local zoning as a function of cities. d. Support legislation that provides for the continuation of the State Williamson Act contracts.
e. Support legislation that would support the filming industry in the City. f. Oppose legislation that would preempt the ability of the City to deny a land use permit or restrict the City’s ability to issue a conditional use permit for the siting of a hazardous waste facility.
g. Support local discretion in the assessment, collection, and usage of development fees.
h. Support legislation that provides for shared land use determinations between counties and cities when the General Plan of the City establishes a planning area consistent with Government Code provisions.
i. Support legislation that reforms annexation law by strengthening cities’ authority over spheres of influence and ensures that fair property tax agreements can be obtained.
j. Support efforts that are consistent with the doctrine of “home rule” and the local exercise of police powers, through planning and zoning processes over local land use.
3. Successor Agencies
a. Oppose legislation that reduces the amount of Redevelopment Property Tax Trust Fund (RPTTF) revenues allocable to successor agencies.
b. Oppose legislation that shifts revenue from successor agencies to the State. c. Oppose legislation that authorizes other agencies to assess successor agencies for services rendered.
d. Oppose legislation that prohibits a successor agency for a lawful purpose. e. Support legislation that allows cities that loaned redevelopment agencies funds and have achieved their Finding of Completion to be repaid 100% exclusive of a housing set aside requirement.
VII. Homelessness
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1. Homelessness
a. Support legislation that would make funding and other resources available to help assure that local governments have the capacity to address the needs of the homeless in their communities.
b. Support legislation that would encourage State and Federal funding to be designed to reflect responsibilities imposed by State and Federal law.
VIII. Mental Health
1. Support legislation providing additional funding and services for community based mental health initiatives.
2. Support legislation providing community outreach to individuals and groups in need of mental health services.
3. Support legislation providing a continuum of mental health care for all Californians, particularly in those areas where access to mental health care is deficient.
4. Support legislation providing for increased funding or increased services related to suicide awareness and prevention.
5. Support legislation providing for access to telehealth services.
IX.Public Library
1. Library Services
a. Oppose legislation that reduces funding for public libraries, including Public Library funds.
b. Support legislation that provides financial assistance for local public libraries without the imposition of new taxes.
c. Support legislation that ensures cities receive a proportionate share of property taxes upon withdrawal from a County library services district or any other County service or district where property taxes are received.
d. Support legislation that provides financial assistance for local public libraries.
X. The Arts, Cultural Resources, Historic Preservation
1. The Arts
a. Support legislation for continued State funding that recognizes the importance of local arts, cultural preservation, and historic preservation, in enhancing a community’s quality of life. .
XI.Animal Services
1. Animal Services
a. Support legislation that promotes low-cost or no-cost spay and neuter programs. b. Support legislation that holds animal owners accountable for injuries or property damage caused by animals under their care or control.
XII. Military Service
1. Veterans’ Services
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a. Support legislation and funding to increase accessibility to Veterans’ Services in Port Hueneme and the surrounding area.
b. Support legislation encouraging and removing obstacles to veterans and servicemembers acquiring professional licenses within the State that have been acquired in another State – e.g., admission to the State Bar, Board of Professional Engineers, Board of Medicine, and other similar professional licensing organizations.
2. Military Spouses
a. Support legislation encouraging and removing obstacles to veterans and servicemembers acquiring professional licenses within the State that have been acquired in another State – e.g., admission to the State Bar, Board of Professional Engineers, Board of Medicine, and other similar professional licensing organizations.
3. Military Bases
a. Support efforts to protect local military bases from closure and the work of the Regional Defense Partnership 21st Century (RDP-21)
4. Financial Incentives for Former and Current Servicemembers a. Support programs and efforts to encourage and assist active and former military servicemembers to continue to reside in the State, including support for AB 46 and similar laws.
XIII. Law Enforcement
1. Social Support
a. Support legislation providing increased funding and access to social support for law enforcement officer, whether mental health, counseling, familial, or financial support.
2. Peer Support/Mental Health
a. Support legislation providing increased funding and access to peer support services amongst members of the law enforcement community and their families.
3. Suicide Prevention
a. Support legislation providing increased funding and access to suicide education, awareness, and prevention for members of law enforcement, including, without limitation, access to crisis telephone lines, peer or community-based support groups, etc.
4. Training
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law enforcement officers are well equipped to perform their job duties in a wide variety of circumstances.
5. Familial Support
a. Support legislation providing enhanced social and economic support for families and spouses of law enforcement officers throughout the State, including, access to mental health, familial counseling, substance abuse, and stress and anxiety disorders.
6. Technology
a. Support legislation providing increased funding, allocation, training, and implementation of latest technology and best practice to assist law enforcement in reducing crime, preventing crime, and providing statistical analysis to aid in crime prevention strategies.
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