CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
City Council/Housing Authority/Surplus Property Authority Commission Special Joint Meeting Minutes
Monday, May 5, 2025
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM
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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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Para solicitar un traductor, comum'quese 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 CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes and CC/HA/SPA Special Meeting Minutes -May 5, 2025, Page 1 of 10 del tiempo asignado a un miembro del publico que utilice un traductor para garantizar que las personas que no hablan ingles reciban la misma oportunidad de dirigirse directamente al cuerpo legislative de una agencia local.
* Si la Ciudad proporciona un traductor o equipo de traduccion que permita la traduccion simultanea del testimonio, entonces no se concedera tiempo adicional.
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The Levine Act (Gov. Code, § 84308) requires any Party, Participant, or Agent in a Proceeding, as those terms are defined in Government Code section 84308 and Title 2, California Code of Regulations, Sections 18400 et seq. , before the City of Port Hueneme that involves any action or consideration to their contract, license, permit, or other entitlement for use to disclose any campaign contributions made to City elected or appointed Officers totaling more than $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. 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Councilmember Gama 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
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Becky Breuning
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of May 5, 2025.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
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PRESENTATIONS
1. PEACE OFFICERS MEMORIAL DAY AND NATIONAL POLICE WEEK PROCLAMATION Mayor Pro Tem Lopez read the proclamation into record, designating May 11 - May 17, 2025, as “Police Week” and May 15, 2025, as “Peace Officers’ Memorial Day” in the City of Port Hueneme, and publicly recognized the service of law enforcement officers in the community and in the communities across the nation; and presented it to Police Commander Albertson.
2. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Perez read the proclamation into record, proclaiming the month of May 2025 as “Mental Health Awareness Month” and called upon an increase in public understanding of the importance of mental health and to promote identification and treatment of mental illness; and presented it to Connie Moreno-Peraza, Assistant Director, on behalf of Ventura County Behavioral Health.
56TH 3. ANNUAL PROFESSIONAL MUNICIPAL CLERKS WEEK PROCLAMATION Councilmember Gama read the proclamation into record, recognizing the week of May 4 - 10, 2025, as Professional Municipal Clerks’ Week, and extended appreciation to all Professional Municipal Clerks for the vital services they perform and their exemplary dedication to the communities they represent; and presented it to City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez and Administrative Services Coordinator Evelyn Guillen.
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETNG AND CALL TO ORDER THE PORT HUENEME
HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
Mayor/Chair McQueen-Legohn recessed the City Council Meeting and called to order the Housing Authority Regular meeting at 6:50 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members Johnny Brown, Steven A. Gama, Laura D.
Hernandez, and Misty Perez; Vice Chair Jess Lopez; and Chair Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Member Robert Blackwell HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC COMMENT -None
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Member Hernandez, seconded by Member Gama, to approve the Consent Calendar, as presented.
Motion passed 6-0-1-0 as follows:
AYES: Brown, Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn NOES: None; ABSENT: Blackwell; ABSTAIN: None
Authority Members:
4. MINUTES
Approved the April 7, 2025, Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes.
5. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of March 26, 2025 through April 30, 2025.
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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.
Authority Clerk affirmed the 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. A question followed.
The public hearing was opened at 6:55 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 6:55 p.m.
A motion was made by Member Perez, seconded by Vice Chair Lopez, to adopt Resolution No. 573, a resolution approving the Housing Authorities 2025-2029 5-Year Plan and its Capital Fund 5-Year Action Plan and budget
Motion passed 6-0-1-0, by roll call vote, as follows:
AYES: Brown, Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn NOES: None; ABSENT: Blackwell; ABSTAIN: None
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUSINESS ITEMS - None
AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS, COMMENTS, & REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Port Hueneme Housing Authority adjourned at 6:56 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for June 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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CALL TO ORDER THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING
AUTHORITY, AND SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY COMMISSION
Mayor/Chair/President McQueen-Legohn called to order the special joint meeting of the City Council, Housing Authority, and Surplus Property Authority Commission at 6:56 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, and Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tern Jess Lopez; and Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes and CC/HA/SPA Special Meeting Minutes -May 5, 2025, Page 4 of 10
Present: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members Johnny Brown, Steven A. Gama, Laura D.
Hernandez, and Misty Perez; Vice Chair Jess Lopez; and Chair Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Present: Surplus Property Authority Commissioners Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, and Misty Perez; Vice President Jess Lopez; and President Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Member Robert Blackwell
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.
City/Authority Clerk affirmed the 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. In response to a request from Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, City Manager James Vega responded that he will provide a position count by department at the next budget workshop.
The public hearing was opened at 7:56 p.m.
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Jessica Baca
• Abraham Baca
The public hearing was closed at 8:01 p.m. A question followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember/Member/Commissioner Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember/Member/Commissioner Perez, to direct staff to incorporate any direction provided by Council and return with a second budget workshop on Monday, May 19, 2025.
Questions followed.
Motion passed 6-0-1, by roll call vote of the Housing Authority, as follows:
AYES: Brown, Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn NOES: None; ABSENT: Blackwell; ABSTAIN: None
Motion passed 5-0, by roll call vote of the City Council and Surplus Property Authority Commission, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL, HOUSING
AUTHORITY, AND SURPLUS PROPERTY AUTHORITY COMMISSION
The special joint meeting of the City Council, Housing Authority, and Surplus Property Authority Commission adjourned at 8:04 p.m.
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes and CC/HA/SPA Special Meeting Minutes - May 5, 2025, Page 5 of 10 Respectfully Submitted:
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor McQueen-Legohn reconvened the City Council Regular Meeting at 8:04 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 8 - 11, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
8. MINUTES
Approved the April 21, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
9. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of April 16, 2025 through April 30, 2025.
10. TREASURER'S QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Received 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
1. Accepted the work performed by Blois Construction, Inc., for the Ventura Road Sewer Force Main Repair; Project No. 2024-09;
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.
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 CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes and CC/HA/SPA Special Meeting Minutes -May 5, 2025, Page 6 of 10
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.
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.
Community and Economic Development Director Tony Stewart presented the report.
Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 8:22 p.m.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Walter Gause
• Andrea Reyes
The public hearing was closed at 8:32 p.m.
Comments followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama to ask for 30% of the total due within 30 days and have an aggressive payment plan thereafter. Motion failed for lack of second.
A motion was made by Mayor McQueen-Legohn to request a $12,000 payment immediately and allow 60 days to pay the remaining balance of what’s due. Motion failed for lack of second. Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, that the business owner first get in compliance, make a onetime payment of $12,000 immediately, followed by 3 payments in the next 6 months that pays off the remaining balance. Clarifying questions followed.
An amended motion was made by Mayor McQueen-Legohn noting everything Mayor Pro Tern Lopez motioned (to direct the business owner to get in compliance, make a onetime payment of $12,000 immediately, followed by 3 payments in the next 6 months that pays off the remaining balance) and added, if not done within the 6-month period then move to revoke. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. (This motion was superseded and not voted upon.) Discussion followed.
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez clarified that his motion regarding 6-months refers to making 3 payments within 6 months, meaning a payment should be received every 2 months and upon default would be brought back to Council. Comments followed.
A motion was made by Maor McQueen-Legohn to allow the business owner to come in to compliance within 30 days, make a $12,000 payment immediately, and between the 30 days and the next 5 months the business owner should make 3 payments that at the end of the 6-month period we would have received all the due funds and at any stage of noncompliance with Council’s decision the Council will move to revocation. Mayor McQueenLegohn clarified the motion also adopts a resolution determining that Emerald Perspective is out of compliance with their development agreement and makes the determination that CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes and CC/HA/SPA Special Meeting Minutes -May 5, 2025, Page 7 of 10 the project is exempt from CEQA. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Perez. (This motion was amended.) Discussion followed.
There was Council consensus to accept the amended motion to:
1. Allow the business owner to come in to compliance within 30 days;
2. Direct the business owner to make an immediate payment of $12,000;
3. Continue the public hearing to 30 days, and direct staff to bring back a report on Emerald Perspective’s compliance status at that time. Based on that report, Council will consider whether or not to proceed with a payment plan consisting of 3 payments to be made over the next 5 months which would result in full payment by the end of a 6-month period; and at any stage of non-compliance Council will move forward with revocation;
4. Consider adopting a resolution determining that Emerald Perspective is out of compliance with their development agreement; and
5. Make the determination that the project is exempt from CEQA.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Lopez, Perez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
The motion was amended by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to include a date certain as follows:
1. Allow the business owner to come in to compliance by the continued public hearing date - June 2, 2025;
2. Direct the business owner to make an immediate payment of $12,000;
3. Continue the public hearing to June 2, 2025, and direct staff to bring back a report on Emerald Perspective’s compliance status at that time. Based on that report, Council will consider whether or not to proceed with a payment plan consisting of 3 payments to be made over the next 5 months which would result in full payment by the end of a 6-month period; and at any stage of non-compliance Council will move forward with revocation;
4. Consider adopting a resolution determining that Emerald Perspective is out of compliance with their development agreement; and
5. Make the determination that the project is exempt from CEQA.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
RECESS
Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed the City Council meeting at 8:47 p.m. and reconvened the meeting at 8:52 p.m.
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.
Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz presented the report. City Manager James Vega provided additional input. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes and CC/HA/SPA Special Meeting Minutes - May 5, 2025, Page 8 of 10 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez to direct this topic to the Citizen Advisory Commission to come back with recommendations on signage enforcement and everything to deal with public safety on the beach and 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. Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez to define wheeled vehicles including electric/motorized vehicles in addition to staff’s recommendations. Mayor Pro Tern Lopez withdrew his motion. Councilmember Perez seconded Councilmember Hernandez’ motion. (This motion was later restated for clarity and not voted upon at this time.) Comments followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Mayor McQueen-Legohn, to:
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.
3. Staff to ensure that electric/motorized vehicles and wheeled vehicles are defined in the ordinance.
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:
• Bubbling Springs Parkwide Reopening
• Ray D. Prueter Grand Reopening and Mural Unveiling
• Veterans Advisory Ad Hoc Committee -Now accepting applications • 2025 Hueneme Hero Award - Now accepting nominations
• Upcoming community events: 2025 Memorial Day Ceremony; Community Poster Contest
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Gama:
• Take 5 and Read to Kids!
• Port of Hueneme-Oxnard Harbor District (Port) - emphasized the importance of communication and having meaningful conversations with the Port • Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) - commented on the upcoming agenda item regarding BEACON; Army Corps of Engineers; and Sand Summit
• Ray D. Prueter Library Grand Reopening and mural unveiling and the Bubbling Springs Park reopening and walking tour
• Professional Municipal Clerk’s Week
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Clean Power Alliance (CPA) Conference and Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Regional Policy Conference
• SCAG advocacy efforts -trip to Sacramento
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes and CC/HA/SPA Special Meeting Minutes -May 5, 2025, Page 9 of 10 • Ray D. Prueter Library Grand Reopening and mural unveiling • City Newsletter
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez:
• United Water District-Santa Clara River bottom tour
• Gold Coast Veterans Foundation Veteran Memorial Golf Tournament • Richard Bard Bubbling Springs Park
Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
• Bubbling Springs Park reopening and walking tour and the Ray D. Prueter Library reopening and mural unveiling
• BEACON Sand Summit and Moorpark City Hall Grand Reopening • Announced upcoming vacation plans
• Mosaic and Artist of the mosaic at the Ray D. Prueter Library Councilmember Perez:
• Mosaic at the Ray D. Prueter Library
• Noted positive attention from surrounding communities and social media regarding local events and thanked staff for a job well done
Councilmember Gama:
• Additional comments regarding the Ray D. Prueter Library
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Requested that Council adjourn the meeting in honor of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, recognizing National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) Day.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 9:41 p.m. in honor of MMIW to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, May 19, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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