CC & HA Regular Meeting Agenda and CC/HA/SPA Special Meeting Agenda – May 5, 2025, Page 1 of 5 Monday, May 5, 2025
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM
Notice and Call of a Special Meeting of the
City Council/Housing Authority/Surplus Property Authority Commission NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Port Hueneme City Council, Port Hueneme Housing Authority, and Port Hueneme Surplus Property Authority Commission is hereby called to be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at Port Hueneme City Hall, 250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business in accordance with the attached Agenda. /s/Martha McQueen-Legohn, Mayor/Chair/President of the City of Port Hueneme, California Watch Meetings Live or On-Demand
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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”.
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 CC & HA Regular Meeting Agenda and CC/HA/SPA Special Meeting Agenda – May 5, 2025, Page 2 of 5 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 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. 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
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 Councilmember Hernandez
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.
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AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Agenda of May 5, 2025.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
PRESENTATIONS
1. PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND NATIONAL POLICE WEEK PROCLAMATION
2. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
3. 56
TH ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK PROCLAMATION
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
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 HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
Members of the public may submit comments for items on the Agenda or that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Housing Authority. General public comments regarding items Not on the Agenda will be heard at this time. State law prohibits the Authority 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
4. MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve the April 7, 2025, Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes.
5. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Recommendation: Receive and file the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of March 26, 2025 through April 30, 2025.
HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC HEARING
6. 2025-2029 5-YEAR PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY (PHA) PLAN AND THE CAPITAL FUND 5-YEAR PLAN
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution approving the Housing Authorities 2025-2029 5- Year Plan and its Capital Fund 5-Year Action Plan and budget.
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUSINESS ITEMS – None.
AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS, COMMENTS, & REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING The next regular meeting of the Port Hueneme Housing Authority is scheduled for June 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING
AUTHORITY, AND SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY COMMISSION
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, and Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tem Jess Lopez; and Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
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 Surplus Property Authority Commissioners Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, and Misty Perez; Vice President Jess Lopez; and President Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
PUBLIC HEARING
7. BIENNUAL BUDGET FISCAL YEARS 2025-26 AND 2026-27 BUDGET WORKSHOP Recommendation:
1. Receive a high-level overview of economic trends and current budget outlook with a focus on the General Fund;
2. Provide feedback and general direction;
3. Allow for public participation and comments for Council/Board consideration; and
4. Direct staff to incorporate any direction and return with a second budget workshop on Monday, May 19, 2025
ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING
AUTHORITY, AND SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY COMMISSION
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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.
8. MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve the April 21, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
9. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Recommendation: Receive and file the City’s register of disbursements for the period of April 16, 2025 through April 30, 2025.
10. TREASURER’S QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Recommendation: Receive and filed the March 31, 2025, Treasurer’s quarterly investment report as presented.
11. ACCEPTANCE OF THE VENTURA ROAD SEWER FORCE MAIN REPAIR PROJECT; PROJECT NO. 2024-09
Recommendation:
1. Accept the work performed by Blois Construction, Inc., for the Ventura Road Sewer Force Main Repair; Project No. 2024-09;
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
12. ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE REVIEW FOR EMERALD PERSPECTIVE COOPERATIVE, INC. AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA Recommendation:
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 Determining that Emerald Perspective Cooperative, Inc is Out of Compliance with their Development Agreement; and
4. Make a determination the project is exempt under CEQA; and
5. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable, including determining which course of action to take regarding the subject business’ default of the Terms and Conditions of its Development Agreement, per the options noted in the staff report dated May 5, 2025.
BUSINESS ITEMS
13. ELECTRIC / MOTORIZED VEHICLES ON HUENEME BEACH PIER Recommendation:
1. Receive information regarding current status of electric/motorized vehicles on Hueneme Beach Pier.
2. Direct staff to create a sign stating “Electric/Motorized Vehicles are not allowed on Hueneme Beach Pier” to be placed in the City’s kiosk located near the pier.
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 19, 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/Authority Clerk and on the City’s website at www.cityofporthueneme.org. Materials received after agenda packet distributions are made available to the public on the City’s website and in the City/Authority Clerk’s office at the same time they are provided to the Council/Housing Authority.
I, Georgianna Nicole Alvarez, City/Authority 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).