CC Regular Meeting Agenda – April 21, 2025, Page 1 of 5 Monday, April 21, 2025
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
5:45 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 Clerk. Your name will be called when it is your turn to speak. Public Comment is limited to 3 minutes per speaker, unless for good cause, the Mayor amends the time limit. A speaker’s time may not be transferred to another speaker.
Written: All written public comments shall be no more than 500 words and are subject to the Public Records Act. Written comments should be submitted to the City Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting by email or directly to the City Clerk’s Office. Email [email protected] and enter “City Council Public Comment” in the Subject line (and agenda item number if applicable). Mail or drop off written comments to the City Clerk’s Office located at 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. Please clearly mark envelope with “Public Comment and meeting date”.
Translation Services
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 proporcionará un traductor si un miembro del público lo solicita con un aviso de 48 horas de anticipación. Si no se avisa con 48 horas de anticipación, el público podrá proporcionar su propio traductor.
Para solicitar un traductor, comuníquese con [email protected]. * Según el Código de Gobierno de California 54954.3, si una persona utiliza un traductor durante las declaraciones públicas, el cuerpo legislativo de una agencia local deberá proporcionar al menos el doble del tiempo asignado a un miembro del público que utilice un traductor para garantizar que las personas CC Regular Meeting Agenda – April 21, 2025, Page 2 of 5 que no hablan inglés reciban la misma oportunidad de dirigirse directamente al cuerpo legislativo de una agencia local.
* Si la Ciudad proporciona un traductor o equipo de traducción que permita la traducción simultánea del testimonio, entonces no se concederá 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 of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) or three times the amount the person unlawfully contributed upon conviction for each violation. Any Party, Participant, or Agent is further prohibited from making, and any elected or appointed City Officer is prohibited from soliciting or accepting, any contribution in excess of $500 for a period of twelve (12) months following any proceeding described above. 5:45 PM – CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tem Jess Lopez; and Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
The Council will hear closed session public comments for a maximum of 10 minutes. In-person public comments should be no more than 3 minutes in length. Written comments should be no more than 500 words. Please see Agenda cover page for submission instructions.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
With respect to every item of business to be discussed in CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to the California Government Code:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9
Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code § 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
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
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CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tem Jess Lopez; and Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
INSPIRATION
Given by Mayor McQueen-Legohn
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may submit comments for items on the Agenda or that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. General public comments regarding items Not on the Agenda will be heard at this time. State law prohibits Council from taking action on any item Not on the Agenda. Comments regarding items on the Agenda will be heard when the item is addressed. In-person public comments should be no more than 3 minutes in length. Written comments should be no more than 500 words. Please see Agenda cover page for submission instructions.
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Agenda of April 21, 2025.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
PRESENTATIONS
1. POLICE DISPATCHER OF THE YEAR AWARD PRESENTED TO LINETTE ADAMS
2. EARTH DAY PROCLAMATION
3. ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the governing body, and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no discussion of these items unless, before the governing body votes on the motion to adopt, specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate motions.
4. MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve the April 7, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
5. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Recommendation: Receive and file the City’s register of disbursements for the period of March 26, 2025 through April 15, 2025.
6. ACCEPTANCE OF THE HUENEME BEACH PARK WALKWAY REPLACEMENT AND SWINGSET WALKWAY AND PAD PROJECT; PROJECT NO. 2024-07
Recommendation:
1. Accept the work performed by BSN Construction, Inc., for the Hueneme Beach Walkway Replacement and Swingset Walkway and Pad Project; Project No. 2024-07;
2. Direct the City Clerk to file the attached Notice of Completion in the Office of the County Recorder; and
3. Direct staff to release the project retention after recordation of the Notice of Completion, as no properly executed notices to stop payment have been filed.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
7. APPROVAL OF A COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE HUENEME BEACH
PARK DUNE RESTORATION PROJECT AND DETERMINING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA (PROJECT NO. PHCD-25-1)
Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to take testimonial and documentary evidence;
2. Close the public hearing and consider the evidence;
3. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Granting Approval of a Coastal Development Permit for the Hueneme Beach Park Dune Restoration Project Located at 550 E. Surfside Drive and Determining the Project is Exempt from CEQA (Project No. PHCD-25-1); and
4. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
BUSINESS ITEMS
8. PORT CONVOY QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES
Recommendation: Consider the attached Exhibit with responses from Oxnard Harbor Port (the “Port”) to questions from City Council to the Port regarding convoys/trucks and provide direction as appropriate.
9. CONSIDERATON OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND ALLOCATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-2026 FUNDING CYCLE
Recommendation: Review applications for funding from the Community Benefit Fund, taking into consideration the recommendation provided by the Citizen Advisory Commission, and offer guidance to the Council's representatives on the City/Port Committee.
10. RECOMMENDATION FOR CITY COUNCIL TO DIRECT STAFF TO DRAFT AN
ORDINANCE RESTRICTING THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF NITROUS OXIDE Recommendation: Direct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance prohibiting the sale and distribution of nitrous oxide within the City of Port Hueneme in an effort to enhance public safety.
11. BROADBAND MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Recommendation: Receive an update regarding the City’s Broadband Master Plan and approve recommended amendments to the plan resulting in a reduction of future project costs of approximately $4,293,000.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Members are appointed to various Regional Committees/Agencies/Boards and will report out on their activities within these organizations and put forth any comments in regards to community events at this time.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmembers may request items to be placed on future agendas at this time. All requested items will require a motion, a second, and a majority vote, per adopted Council policies, to be placed on a future agenda and will be scheduled at the City Manager’s discretion.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to in this Agenda are available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and on the City’s website at www.cityofporthueneme.org. Materials received after CC Regular Meeting Agenda – April 21, 2025, Page 5 of 5 agenda packet distributions are made available to the public on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s office at the same time they are provided to the Council.
I, Georgianna Nicole Alvarez, City Clerk of the City of Port Hueneme, do hereby affirm that the agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting on the City’s website and near the front entrance of Port Hueneme City Hall, 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, California, 93041, in accordance with California Government Code Section 54954.2(a).