CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, June 16, 2025
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM Regular Meeting
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Use of a Translator
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* 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, 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 agencia 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 Regular Meeting Minutes -June 16, 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.
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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 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
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 Mayor Pro Tern Lopez
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Joan Tharp
• Greg Ross
• Austin Yang
• Brooke Balthaser
• Ben Mullich
Public comments were submitted via email and read aloud by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Kristen Kessler
• Lauren Leland
• Kathleen Wheeler
• Frances Lee
• Juliet Rodriguez
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AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of June 16, 2025.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES -None
PRESENTATIONS
1. CENTENARIAN PROCLAMATION HONORING HELEN BRANT
Councilmember Perez read the proclamation into record and presented it to Helen June Brant in honor of her 100th birthday, recognizing her extraordinary milestone and lifelong commitment to the betterment of our beloved community.
2. JUNETEENTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor McQueen-Legohn read the proclamation into record and proclaimed June 21, 2025, as “Juneteenth Celebration Day" in the City of Port Hueneme and encouraged all residents to participate in the celebration sponsored by the Black American Political Association of California - Ventura County Chapter (JCVC) at Oxnard Plaza Park. The proclamation was presented to representatives of the Ventura County Juneteenth Committee.
3. HUENEME BEACH FESTIVAL COMMUNITY INVITATION
Police Support Services Manager Frank Montelongo provided a presentation outlining the upcoming Hueneme Beach Festival, highlighting the scheduled activities and entertainment, and invited the community to attend.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Hernandez requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 14 for discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 14, and approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 - 1 3, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
4. MINUTES
Approved the June 2, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
5. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of May 28, 2025 through June 6, 2025.
6. CONTINUATION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH HUENEME
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE SCHOOL
CROSSING GUARD PROGRAM, AND AWARD OF SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT TO
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1. Continued the Memorandum of Understanding with the Hueneme Elementary School District for the administration of the school crossing guard program for the 2025-2026 school year; and
2. Awarded a sole-source contract, per Municipal Code Section 2564(a), to All City Management Services (ACMS) for crossing guard services for the 2025-2026 school year.
7. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO OPERATE THE SENIOR
NUTRITION PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH THE COUNTY OF VENTURA Adopted Resolution No. 4537, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract with the Ventura County Human Services Agency, Area Agency on Aging to continue administering the Senior Nutrition Program in cooperation with the County of Ventura.
8. AWARD CONTRACTS TO FGL ENVIRONMENTAL. INC. FOR WATER QUALITY
ANALYSIS
Authorized the City Manager to execute two separate agreements, each approved as to form by the City Attorney, with FGL Environmental, for water quality analysis services: one agreement for the City of Port Hueneme, in an amount not to exceed $16,506.00 annually for a term of three years; and a separate agreement, acting as the Operating Agency of the Port Hueneme Water Agency (PHWA), for PHWA’s water quality analysis services, not to exceed $9,657.00 annually for the same three-year term.
9. AWARD CONTRACTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CHEMICALS FOR USE AT THE
BRACKISH WATER RECLAMATION DEMONSTRATION FACILITY
Authorized the City Manager to execute agreements, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with Northstar Chemical, Brenntag Pacific, Inc., JCI Jones Chemicals, Inc., and Univar Solutions USA Inc. for the purchase of chemicals used at the Water Treatment Plant. The agreements will cover Fiscal Years 2025-26 and 2026-27, for a two-year term, in amounts not to exceed those listed below:
1. NorthStar Chemical for $79,796 per year for the purchase of sodium hydroxide.
2. Brenntag Pacific, Inc. for $6,522 per year for the purchase of liquid ammonium sulfate.
3. JCI Jones Chemical, Inc. for $55,975 per year for the purchase of sodium hypochlorite.
4. Univar Solutions USA for $11,930 per year for the purchase of sodium bisulfite.
10. AUTHORIZE THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF ANTISCALANT FOR USE AT THE
BRACKISH WATER RECLAMATION DEMONSTRATION FACILITY
Authorized the City Manager to execute an agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with King Lee Technologies for the sole source purchase of antisealant, in accordance with Municipal Code Section 2564(b), in an amount not to exceed $52,750.
11. BROADBAND MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT
Approved an amendment to the City’s Broadband Master Plan.
12. RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE REVISED SALARY SCHEDULE OF MANAGEMENT
GROUP AND UNREPRESENTED GROUP AND THE FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT
POSITIONS
Adopted Resolution No. 4538, a Resolution modifying the salary schedule for the Management and Professional group and the Unrepresented Part-Time Employee group and approving modifications to the full-time equivalent (FTE) positions.
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13. WAIVER OF FEES ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF SPACE IN FRONT OF CITY HALL FOR THE RIDE THE COAST ALEX S LEMONADE STAND EVENT ON JULY 3 Recommendation: Approve the waiver of fees associated with the use of space in front of City Hall on July 3, 2025 from 3:00p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for the Ride the Coast Alex’s Lemonade Stand event.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
14. 2025 ANNUAL HUENEME HERO AWARD
Recommendation: Approve the Citizens Advisory Commission (CAC) recommendation to recognize Ana Bolo, Jennifer Tihomirov, and the Port Hueneme Lions Club as the recipients of the 2025 Hueneme Hero Award.
Public comment was submitted via email and read aloud by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Sarahi Jimenez
Clarifying questions were asked. Discussion followed. With consensus of the Council, City Manager Vega agreed to bring back a report to consider potential amendments to Section 5 -Annual Hueneme Hero Award of the Heroes, History, and Heritage Recognition Policy regarding the number of Hueneme Heroes awarded and possible language changes.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez to approve Consent Calendar item No. 14, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
15. LEVY AND COLLECTION OF THE ANNUAL ASSESSMENTS FOR ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 87-1. ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 91-1 AND ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NO 95-3: AND. AGREEMENT WITH THE VENTURA COUNTY AUDITORCONTROLLER FOR BILLING OF DIRECT ASSESSMENTS Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 87-1 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025, and Ending June 30, 2026, Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972;
2. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Parkway and Median Maintenance Assessment District No. 91-1 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025, and Ending June 30, 2026, Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972;
3. Adopt a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Port Hueneme Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 95-3 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025, and Ending June 30, 2026, Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972; and
4. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the Ventura County AuditorController for the billing of direct assessments.
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.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2025, Page 5 of 9 Public Works Director Fred Camarillo presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:38 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:38 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to:
5. Adopt Resolution No. 4539, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Lighting Maintenance Assessment District No. 87-1 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025, and Ending June 30, 2026, Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972;
6. Adopt Resolution No. 4540, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Parkway and Median Maintenance Assessment District No. 91-1 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025, and Ending June 30, 2026, Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972;
7. Adopt Resolution No. 4541, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Ordering the Levy and Collection of Assessments within the Port Hueneme Drainage Maintenance Assessment District No. 95-3 for the Fiscal Year Beginning July 1, 2025, and Ending June 30, 2026, Pursuant to the Landscape and Lighting Act of 1972; and
8. Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement with the Ventura County AuditorController for the billing of direct assessments.
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
16. CITYWIDE NEIGHBORHOOD PARKING ANALYSIS REPORT
Recommendation: Receive and file the report, and direct staff as to what additional actions, if any, they want staff to complete, or perform further analysis.
Public Works Director Fred Camarillo provided a brief introduction, and Traffic Engineer Consultant Tom Mericle gave a presentation summarizing the findings of the Citywide Neighborhood Parking Analysis Report. City Manager Vega provided additional input.
Questions followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• David Scrivner
Public comments were submitted via email and read aloud by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Hilda J. Ocampo
• Jeannette Orlando
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor McQueen-Legohn, to receive and file the report, and approve short-term staff recommendations as follows:
• Remove red curb at drainage inlets where feasible
• Install stop signs and remove red curb at the Ponoma Street at C Street intersection as a pilot project in Area D (Ponoma-Clara) CC Regular Meeting Minutes - June 16, 2025, Page 6 of 9 Add on-street curb parking along the south side of Hemlock Street west of Patterson Road
Allow overnight parking on the north side of Pleasant Valley Road west of Ventura Road
Direct staff to enforce parking in front of a private driveway on a complaint-based enforcement only
Bring back changes to the Municipal Code:
o Allow wider on-side driveways for single family development o Prohibit oversize and unattached trailers in the City Discussion followed.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
17. VETERANS ADVISORY AD HOC COMMITTEE DISCUSSION
Recommendation: Receive the update on the status of the Veterans Advisory ad hoc committee, discuss, and provide direction to staff.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions and comments followed.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to approve the 3 applicants to start the Veterans Advisory ad hoc committee.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
18. STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: JOINT MEETING OPTIONS INCLUDING THE PORT OF
HUENEME (OXNARD HARBOR DISTRICT)
Recommendation: Consider options for City Council collaboration with strategic partners, including the Port of Hueneme (Oxnard Harbor District) and other partners as desired, and provide direction.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. There were no public comments.
Discussion followed.
Councilmember Hernandez began to make a motion but expressed uncertainty about the specific wording. Mayor McQueen-Legohn attempted to assist in clarifying the motion, and it was subsequently assumed that Councilmember Hernandez made a formal motion. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Perez. However, as Councilmember Hernandez did not fully support the motion as stated, she rescinded the motion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to have the City Manager pursue a joint meeting between the City and the Port.
Motion passed 3-2, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: Hernandez; Lopez; ABSENT: None; ABSTAIN: None
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CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• Movies in the Park
• Special Olympics Torch Run
• Hueneme Beach Festival and Annual Hueneme Beach parking permits • Short-term Rental Community Forum
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Perez:
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme groundbreaking with Premier America
Councilmember Gama:
• Hueneme Beach cleanup - American avocet, bird nest, clean beach • Movies at Hueneme Beach
• Polluters Pay Climate Superfund bill
• Juneteenth - Juanita Booker
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Attending all committee meetings
• Upcoming Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) legislative meeting Mayor Pro Tern Lopez:
• Phone call with Clean Power Alliance (CPA) regarding solar program • Boys & Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme groundbreaking with Premier America
Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
• Boys & Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme groundbreaking with Premier America
• Participating in monthly meetings
• Coffee with the City
• Southern California Edison (SCE) High Sierra Workshop to tour the hydroelectric project in San Joaquin River
• Ventura County Economic Development Collaborative (VCEDC) - Director Bruce Stenslie, vacant City seat
• Juneteenth
• Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) transportation conference
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Gama:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding a detailed presentation on the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act and consideration of a resolution, seconded by Councilmember Perez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Councilmember Hernandez:
1. Requested a certificate of appreciation, signed by the entire Council, for Pastor Ken Walters for his involvement with the food share program, seconded by Councilmember Gama. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
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2. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to discuss preparing an economic development stakeholders meeting, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to discuss objectives for the CityPort joint advocacy trip to Washington, D.C., seconded by Councilmember Perez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
2. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to consider providing a $1000 or $500 scholarship to a Hueneme High School Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corp (NJROTC) student at their 2026 end-of-year award ceremony, recognizing an individual who portrays the most community service in the Hueneme Community, seconded by Councilmember Perez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 9:26 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, July 21, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
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