CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 3, 2025
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
5:30 PM Closed Session | 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
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Public Comments
Public comments may be submitted in person or in writing.
In-Person: Complete a speaker request card located at the entrance of the Council Chamber and give it to the City/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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Use of a Translator
* The City shall provide a translator if one is requested by a member of the public with a 48-hour advance notice. If a 48-hour advance notice is not provided, the member of the public may provide their own translator. To request a translator, please contact [email protected]. * Per California Government Code 54954.3, if an individual utilizes a translator during Public Statements, the legislative body of a local agency shall provide at least twice the allotted time to a member of the public who utilizes a translator to ensure that non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the legislative body of a local agency.
* If the City provides a translator or translation equipment that allows for the simultaneous translation of the testimony, then no additional time shall be granted.
Uso de traductor
* La Ciudad proporcionara un traductor si un miembro del publico lo solicita con un aviso de 48 horas de anticipacion. Si no se avisa con 48 horas de anticipacion, el publico podra proporcionar su propio traductor.
Para solicitar un traductor, comumquese con [email protected]. * Segun el Codigo de Gobierno de California 54954.3, si una persona utiliza un traductor durante las declaraciones publicas, el cuerpo legislative de una agenda local debera proporcionar al menos el doble del tiempo asignado a un miembro del publico que utilice un traductor para garantizar que las personas CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -March 3, 2025, Page 1 of 9 que no hablan ingles reciban la misma oportunidad de dirigirse directamente al cuerpo legislative de una agencia local.
* Si la Ciudad proporciona un traductor o equipo de traduccion que permita la traduccion simultanea del testimonio, entonces no se concedera tiempo adicional.
Americans with Disabilities Act
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, contact the office of the city clerk at (805) 986-6503 or [email protected]. Notice 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to allow participation in this meeting.
Levine Act Disclaimer
The Levine Act (Gov. Code, § 84308) requires any Party, Participant, or Agent in a Proceeding, as those terms are defined in Government Code section 84308 and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Sections 18400 et seq., before the City of Port Hueneme that involves any action or consideration to their contract, license, permit, or other entitlement for use to disclose any campaign contributions made to City elected or appointed Officers totaling more than $500 within the 12 months prior to the City decision. Any City elected or appointed Officer who has received a contribution totaling more than $500 within the preceding twelve (12) months from a Party, Agent, or Participant, shall disclose that fact on the record of the proceeding and shall not make, participate in making, or in any way attempt to use the Officer's official position to influence the decision. Violations of Government Code section 84308 may result in a civil action brought by the FPPC for an amount up to five thousand dollars ($5,000) per violation. Any person who knowingly or willfully violates any provision of the Political Reform Act is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine of up to the greater often thousand dollars ($10,000) or three times the amount the person unlawfully contributed upon conviction for each violation. Any Party, Participant, or Agent is further prohibited from making, and any elected or appointed City Officer is prohibited from soliciting or accepting, any contribution in excess of $500 for a period of twelve (12) months following any proceeding described above. 5:30 PM -CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the closed session meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tern Jess Lopez; Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Joan Smyth read the closed session items into record.
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL -ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9:
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) Number of potential cases: One (1)
Based on existing facts and circumstances, the legislative body of the local agency has decided to initiate or is deciding whether to initiate litigation.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Gama recused himself out of an abundance of caution due to the proximity of his residence.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed to the closed session meeting at 5:33 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor McQueen-Legohn 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, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tern Jess Lopez; Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: None
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Hernandez, Councilmember Gama, and Councilmember Perez
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Joan Smyth provided the closed session report indicating no reportable action.
Councilmember Gama informed that he recused himself out of an abundance of caution due to the proximity of his residence.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Tim Rubalcava
• Elizabeth Rubalcava
• William Hubbard
• Greg Ross
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Jodi Levine
• Joan Tharp
• Hilda Ocampo
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Perez and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of March 3, 2025.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
PRESENTATIONS
1. PRESENTATION FROM ALI REZA GHASEMI. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL OFFICER
ON BEHALF OF THE VENTURA COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT Air Pollution Control Officer AN Ghasemi gave a presentation providing an overview of the Ventura County Air Pollution Control District.
2. PRESENTATION FROM PUBLIC WORKS REGARDING THE COMPLETION OF THE
SEWER MAIN LINE REPAIR PROJECT
Public Works Director Fred Camarillo gave a presentation provided an overview of the project completion regarding the Ventura Road force main break and emergency repair.
Public Works Manager Brian Fomenko provided additional input.
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RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETNG AND CALL TO ORDER THE HOUSING AUTHORITY
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor/Chair McQueen-Legohn recessed the City Council Meeting and called to order the Housing Authority Regular meeting at 7:51 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members Robert Blackwell, Johnny Brown, Steven A.
Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, and Misty Perez; Vice Chair Jess Lopez; and Chair Martha R.
McQueen-Legohn
Absent: None
HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Member Perez, seconded by Vice Chair Lopez, to approve the Consent Calendar as presented.
Motion passed 7-0 as follows:
AYES: Blackwell, Brown, Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
Authority Members:
3. MINUTES
Approved the February 3, 2025, Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of January 26, 2025 through February 24, 2025.
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUSINESS ITEMS - None.
AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS, COMMENTS, & REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Member Brown commented regarding parking concerns and parking signs.
Member Perez commented on the positive feedback she received regarding the Housing Authority.
Member Gama sought clarification from Member Brown regarding his comments about parking.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Port Hueneme Housing Authority adjourned at 7:55 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for April 7, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
thority Clerk
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes - March 3, 2025, Page 4 of 9 Approved this 7
th day of April, 2025:
Martha R. McQua Legohp Chair
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor McQueen-Legohn reconvened the City Council Regular Meeting at 7:55 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hernandez commented regarding Consent Calendar Item 9, requesting to see a picture of the CCTV video inspection truck at some point. A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 5 -9, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
5. MINUTES
Approved the February 18, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
6. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of February 11, 2025 through February 24, 2025.
7. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLES III
AND IV OF THE PORT HUENEME MUNICIPAL CODE TO ALLOW FOR OFF-LEASH DOG ACTIVITY WITHIN A DESIGNATED AREA (THE DOG PARK ” ) OF BUBBLING
SPRINGS PARK
Read, by title only, waiving further reading, and adopt Ordinance No. 824, an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, amending Section 3007 of Chapter 1 of Article III and Section 4008 of Chapter 1 of Article IV of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code to allow dogs to be off-leash within the designated area of Bubbling Springs Park.”
8. ACCEPTANCE OF THE CHANNEL ISLANDS BLVD WESTBOUND DIRECTION PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT: PROJECT NO. 2024-06
1. Accepted the work performed by Pavement Coatings Co., for the Channel Islands Boulevard Westbound Direction Pavement Rehabilitation Project; Project No. 2024- 06;
2. Directed the City Clerk to file the attached Notice of Completion in the Office of the County Recorder; and
3. Directed staff to release the project retention after recordation of the Notice of Completion, as no properly executed notices to stop payment have been filed.
9. PURCHASE OF CCTV VIDEO INSPECTION TRUCK
Approved the purchase of a 2025 Ford F550 CCTV truck equipped with a Voyager large line kit, and WinCan VX advanced software, in the amount of $401,453.60, utilizing a cooperative purchasing agreement through Sourcewell Contract No. 120721 -ARS.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
10. ELECTRONIC CAMPAIGN STATEMENTS AND FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES
COMMISSION FILINGS
Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to take testimonial and documentary evidence; and
2. Close the public hearing and consider the evidence; and
3. Introduce an ordinance for first reading, by title only, waiving further reading of an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Amending Article II, Chapter 6 of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code by Adding Part H Regarding Electronic Campaign Disclosure Statements and Fair Political Practices Commission Filings”; and
4. Find that the action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez affirmed Proof of Publication and a complete set of reports and exhibits were on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 8:00 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to:
1. Introduce an ordinance for first reading, by title only, waiving further reading of an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Amending Article II, Chapter 6 of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code by Adding Part H Regarding Electronic Campaign Disclosure Statements and Fair Political Practices Commission Filings”; and
2. Find that the action is not a project as defined under the California Environmental Quality Act; and
3. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
BUSINESS ITEMS
11. REGIONAL DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS FOR 2025 AND GOALS FOR WASHINGTON D C. ADVOCACY TRIP
Recommendation: Discuss and appoint Councilmembers to Regional Defense Partnership for 2025 and provide direction regarding desired goals and/or talking points for Washington D.C. advocacy trip.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. There were no public comments.
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to reappoint Mayor Martha McQueen-Legohn as the Primary representative to RDP.
Discussion followed.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -March 3, 2025, Page 6 of 9 Discussion followed. A point of order was made by Councilmember Hernandez indicating that discussions are time sensitive and a limited amount of time should be spent making a point, and if there is nothing different to state then Council should move on. Discussion continued.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to approve the following as desired goals/talking points for the advocacy RDP trip:
• Streets and Infrastructure Projects and Funding Opportunities • Collaborate to Support Services and Legislation for military members, veterans, military families
• Security of the Community (including the City, Base and the Port) • Dredging
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
Discussion followed.
12. CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMISSION AND TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX CITIZENS
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (MEASURE U COMMITTEE) TERM LIMITS
Recommendation: Receive this report on the appointment processes for the Citizens Advisory Commission (CAC) and the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens Oversight Committee (Measure U Committee), discuss term limit options, and provide direction to staff.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Becky Breuning
• David Scrivner
Discussion followed. A motion was made by Councilmember Gama to approve option 3.
After clarification, Councilmember Gama amended his motion to approve option 4: to standardize the advisory bodies by adopting a uniform approach regarding term length and term limits for both advisory bodies, consistent with Resolution No. 3341 or the Municipal Code. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
13. REQUEST TO REVIEW RECREATIONAL EVENTS INITIATED BY FORMER
COUNCILMEMBER
Recommendation: Review recreational events initiated by former Councilmember Bobby Martinez and provide direction.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Discussion followed.
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Bobby Martinez
Discussion followed. A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve staffs recommendations of events as follows:
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes - March 3, 2025, Page 7 of 9 • Three Point Contest-City staff to continue this event as a City event. • Hueneme Fun Run - continue as a joint City/Port Community Benefit Fund 5K and Health and Wellness Event as previously authorized by Council.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
14. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS - ROUNDTABLE / JOINT MEETING OPTIONS Recommendation: Consider options for City Council collaboration with strategic partners and provide direction.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Comments followed. There were no public comments. Discussion followed, including, but not limited to the following:
• Propose to the Port of Hueneme-Oxnard Harbor District (“Port”) that a facilitator be added to the community benefit fund list
• Decide if the desire is for a meeting between the City and the Port or between all strategic partners
• Recap how a prior joint City Council and Port meeting was operated for Council’s consideration
• Consider economic development as the topic to be discussed between all partners A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to send the ideas and topics back to staff and direct staff to come back with some options at a future Council meeting.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• Surfside Motel update
• Port Hueneme After-School STEM Program
• Bubbling Springs Park Planting Project
• Historical Museum - volunteers wanted
• Upcoming Council Meeting topics
• Orvene S. Carpenter - announced his passing and highlighted his legacy Comments followed.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Perez:
• None.
Councilmember Gama:
• Water pipes
• St. Patrick’s Day
• Hueneme Beach cleanup
• Closed session recusal and participation
• Sister City fundraiser
• Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) meeting - Coastal Commission conversations
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• Ormond Beach hearing on lease extension for powerplant • First Robotics Competition
• Upcoming meetings for: RDP Strategic Committee, Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Clean Power Alliance (CPA), and Channel Counties Division Dinner in Goleta
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez:
• First Robotics Competition
Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
• First Robotics Competition
• Thanked Mayor Pro Tern Lopez for filling in at recent events
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Gama:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding a proclamation for St.
Patrick’s Day. Clarification was provided. The request failed, for lack of a second. Mayor McQueen-Legohn and Councilmember Gama agreed to switch inspiration dates so that Councilmember Gama could give the inspiration on March 17.
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding establishing a Veteran’s/Active-Duty Military Advisory Commission, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding creating a proclamation for our residents that turn 100, seconded by Councilmember Perez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned in memory of Orvene S. Carpenter at 9:52 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
ity Clerk
Approved this 17th day of March, 2025:
Martha R. McQueenfLdpohn, (Mjayor
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