CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes
Monday, July 21, 2025
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
5:00 PM Closed Session | 6:30 PM
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CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes -July 21, 2025, Page 1 of 12 * 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 que no hablan ingles reciban la misma oportunidad de dirigirse directamente al cuerpo legislative de una agencia local.
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the closed session meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama and Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tern Jess Lopez; Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: Councilmember Laura D. Hernandez
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: James Vega, City Manager and Frank Lee, Human Resources/Risk Manager
Employee Associations: Port Hueneme Police Officers’ Association (POA) B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: James Vega, City Manager and Frank Lee, Human Resources/Risk Manager
Employee Associations: SEIU Service Employees International Union 721 CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes - July 21, 2025, Page 2 of 12 C. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: James Vega, City Manager and Frank Lee, Human Resources/Risk Manager
Employee Associations: Unrepresented Management and Professional Employees D. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Position: City Manager
Authority: Government Code Section 54957(b)(1)
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION
Councilmember Perez announced she would be recusing herself from Closed Session Item A.
CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Port Hueneme Police Officers’ Association, declaring a conflict of interest due to potential spousal income, as her husband is a member of the POA. Additionally, Councilmember Perez further announced she would not be recusing herself from Closed Session Item B. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS -SEIU 721, with an understanding that the item does not require recusal under the Levine Act.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed to the Closed Session meeting at 5:02 p.m. Councilmember Perez was not present for the discussion of Item A, as referenced above, and joined the Closed Session at 6:00 p.m.
6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. and led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama and Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tern Jess Lopez; Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: Councilmember Laura D. Hernandez
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Gama
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Joan Smyth announced that during the Closed Session, only Items A (Conference with Labor Negotiators -POA) and B (Conference with Labor Negotiators -SEIU) were discussed and stated there was no reportable action taken on these items. She further announced that the Closed Session would resume at the conclusion of the meeting to discuss Items C (Conference with Labor Negotiators - Unrepresented Management & Professional Employees) & D (Public Employee Performance Evaluation).
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Robert Young
• Greg Ross
• Mya Yang and Guillermo Ceja
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, and passed 4-0-1 (Councilmember Hernandez absent) to approve the City Council Agenda of July 21, 2025.
CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes -July 21, 2025, Page 3 of 12 CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
PRESENTATIONS
1. PROCLAMATION HONORING POLICE SERGEANT RICK PEREZ FOR HIS SERVICE
TO THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME
Human Resources/Risk Manager Frank Lee provided a brief introduction honoring Sgt.
Rick Perez, followed by Police Chief Federico who shared a short biography highlighting Sgt. Perez’s career. Police Chief Federico then read the proclamation into record and presented it to Sgt. Perez, recognizing and honoring him for his 31 years of dedication, commitment, and service to the community. Sgt. Perez was presented with small tokens of appreciation and was wished well in his future endeavors.
2. HUENEME HERO AWARD PROCLAMATIONS HONORING:
Ana Bolo
Councilmember Gama read the proclamation into record and presented it to Mrs. Ana Bolo, recognizing and honoring her as a 2025 Hueneme Heroes Award recipient. On behalf of the Council, Councilmember Gama extended their deepest appreciation for her invaluable contributions and enduring dedication to the community. a.
b. Jennifer Tihomirov
Councilmember Gama read the proclamation into record and presented it to Mrs.
Jennifer Tihomirov (Mrs. T), recognizing and honoring her as a 2025 Hueneme Heroes Award recipient. On behalf of the Council, Councilmember Gama extended their deepest appreciation for her invaluable contributions and enduring dedication to the community.
Port Hueneme Lions Club
Councilmember Perez read the proclamation into record and presented it to the Port Hueneme Lions Club, recognizing and honoring them as a 2025 Hueneme Heroes Award recipient. On behalf of the Council, Councilmember Gama extended their deepest appreciation for their invaluable contributions and enduring dedication to the community.
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3. PARKS & RECREATION MONTH PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez read the proclamation into record and proclaimed the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Port Hueneme, and presented it to Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz.
4. CENTENARIAN PROCLAMATION HONORING CASSIE BELLE KING NOLEN Mayor McQueen-Legohn read the proclamation into record, honoring and recognizing Cassie Belle King Nolen on the joyful occasion of her 100th birthday, expressing gratitude for the positive example she sets for all residents.
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETNG AND CALL TO ORDER THE PORT HUENEME
HOUSING AUTHORITY SPECIAL MEETING
Mayor/Chair McQueen-Legohn recessed the City Council Meeting and called to order the Housing Authority Special meeting at 7:47 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members Steven A.Gama and Misty Perez; Vice Chair Jess Lopez; and Chair Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members Robert Blackwell, Johnny Brown, and Laura D. Hernandez
CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes -July 21, 2025, Page 4 of 12 HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Member Perez, seconded by Member Gama, to approve the Consent Calendar Nos. 5-7, as presented.
Motion passed 4-0-3 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Blackwell, Brown, and Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None Housing Authority:
5. MINUTES
Approved the June 2, 2025, Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes.
6. MINUTES
Approved the June 2, 2025, Joint City Council, Housing Authority, and Surplus Property Authority Special Meeting Minutes.
7. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of June 7, 2025 through July 9, 2025.
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUSINESS ITEMS
8. REMOVAL OF PHA COMMISSIONERS FROM HUENEME HOUSING INC . BOARD OF
DIRECTORS AND APPOINTMENT OF TWO PHA COMMISSIONERS TO A
RESTRUCTURED HUENEME HOUSING INC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Recommendation:
1. Remove its entire Housing Board from the Hueneme Housing Inc., and;
2. Appoint two (2) Housing Board members to the Hueneme Housing Inc. Board.
City Attorney Joan Smyth presented the report. Housing and Facilities Director Gabby Basua provided additional input. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Lopez, seconded by Member Perez, to remove its entire Housing Board from the Hueneme Housing Inc., adopting Resolution No. 575, to restructure the Board of Hueneme Housing Inc., in order to distinguish Hueneme Housing Inc., as a separate entity from the Housing Authority;
Motion passed 4-0-3 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Blackwell, Brown, Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None Questions followed. Member Perez and Vice Chair Lopez volunteered to be appointed to the Hueneme Housing Inc. Board.
A motion was made by Member Perez, seconded by Vice Chair Lopez, to appoint Member Perez and Vice Chair Lopez to the Hueneme Housing Inc. Board.
Motion passed 4-0-3 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Blackwell, Brown, Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes - July 21, 2025, Page 5 of 12 AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS, COMMENTS, & REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Port Hueneme Housing Authority adjourned at 8:15 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for September 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor McQueen-Legohn reconvened the City Council Regular Meeting at 8:15 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez requested to pull Consent Calendar Item Nos. 12 and 13 for discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to pull Consent Calendar Item Nos. 12 and 13, and approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 9 -11, and 14 - 15, as presented.
Motion passed 4-0-1, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
9. MINUTES
Approved the June 2, 2025, Joint City Council, Housing Authority, and Surplus Property Authority Special Meeting Minutes.
10. MINUTES
Approved the June 16, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
11. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of June 7, 2025 through July 9, 2025.
14. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE PUBLIC WORKS
DIRECTOR TO SIGN RIGHT-OF-WAY CERTIFICATION IN CONNECTION WITH
STATE AND FEDERALLY FUNDED PROJECTS WITH THE CALIFORNIA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Adopted Resolution No. 4542, a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Authorizing the City Manager and the Public Works CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes -July 21, 2025, Page 6 of 12 Director to Execute Right-Of-Way Certifications for Federally and State Funded Projects with the California Department of Transportation”.
15. APPROVE A CHANGE ORDER TO THE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME AND MKN & ASSOCIATES Authorized the City Manager or Public Works Director to approve a Change Order to Agreement No. 2023-PSA-OC12-01A between the City of Port Hueneme and MKN & Associates, in an amount not to exceed $24,884, for professional consulting services related to Phase 2, which includes Capital Improvement Program Development, of the City of Port Hueneme Water Master Plan.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION
12. AMENDMENT TO THE HEROES. HISTORY AND HERITAGE POLICY -INCLUSION OF
CENTENARIAN RECOGNITION PROGRAM
Recommendation: Approve proposed amendments to the Heroes, History and Heritage Policy, incorporating the City’s Centenarian Recognition Program.
City Manager Vega answered clarifying questions.
13. COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF BACKHOE Recommendation: Approve the purchase of a 2025 John Deere 320P Cab Backhoe Loader w/Thumb equipped with 24” Bucket w/Edge, FRD F6QT Breaker, in the amount of $176,649.38, utilizing a cooperative purchasing agreement through Sourcewell Contract No. 011723-JDC.
Public Works Director Fred Camarillo answered clarifying questions.
ITEM NO. 12 VOTE
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 12, as presented.
Motion passed 4-0-1, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 13 VOTE
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor McQueen-Legohn, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 13, as presented.
Motion passed 3-1-1, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: Lopez; ABSENT: Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ANNUAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE REVIEW FOR EMERALD PERSPECTIVE COOPERATIVE. INC AND
FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
Recommendation:
1. Open the continued public hearing to take testimonial and documentary evidence; and
2. Close the continued public hearing and consider the evidence; and
3. Adopt a Resolution determining that Emerald Perspective Cooperative, Inc is out of compliance with its Development Agreement; and
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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 reports dated May 5, 2025, June 2, 2025 and July 21, 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.
City Manager Vega presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 8:38 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:38 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4543, a Resolution determining that Emerald Perspective Cooperative, Inc is out of compliance with its 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 reports dated May 5, 2025, June 2, 2025 and July 21, 2025.
Motion passed 4-0-1, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None
17. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL SUBSECTION TO ARTICLE X OF THE PORT HUENEME MUNICIPAL CODE: SECTION 10292 BANNING THE SALE OF NITROUS OXIDE AT TOBACCO RETAILERS 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 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 creating a new subsection to Section 10292 for the purposes of banning the sale of Nitrous Oxide at tobacco retailers’’; and
4. Find the project to be categorically exempt from CEQA; 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 Attorney Joan Smyth provided a brief introduction. Police Chief Federico and Community Resources Officer Zachary Frum provided additional information. Questions and comments followed.
The public hearing was opened at 8:53 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:53 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to:
1. Introduce 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 creating a CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes - July 21, 2025, Page 8 of 12 new subsection to Section 10292 for the purposes of banning the sale of Nitrous Oxide at tobacco retailers”; and
2. Find the project to be categorically exempt from CEQA; and
3. Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
Motion passed 4-0-1, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None
BUSINESS ITEMS
18. FISCAL YEAR 2023-24 ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR) Recommendation: Receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
City Manager Vega provided a brief introduction and introduced Adam Guise, Auditor/Partner of Moss, Levy, Hartzheim, to present the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to receive and file the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report.
Motion passed 4-0-1, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None
RECESS
Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed the meeting at 9:13 p.m. and reconvened it at 9:20 p.m.
19. POLLUTERS PAY CLIMATE SUPERFUND ACT DISCUSSION
Recommendation: Receive this informational report on the Polluters Pay Climate Superfund Act (AB 1243 and SB 684), discuss, and provide direction to staff.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed.
Due to the number of speakers present, Mayor McQueen-Legohn reduced the public comment speaking time from three minutes to two minutes.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Brooke Balthaser
• Frances Lee
• Faith Grant
• Todd Collart
• Evelyn Tsang
• Abrah Steward
• Molly McCoy
• Eric Burschinger
• Melissa Munoz
• Alex Mantanona
• Natalie Johnston
City Clerk Alvarez announced that 10 written public comments had been received which were provided to the City Council prior to the meeting, posted on the City’s website, and CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes - July 21, 2025, Page 9 of 12 included in the public agenda packet located at the entrance of the Council Chamber for public viewing. Written public comments were submitted by the following:
• Ann Dorsey
• Andrea Massion
• Kristen Kessler
• Kerri Gordon Yim
• Kathleen Wheeler
• Benjamin Mullich
• Aurora Rugerio
• Mel Espinoza
• Candace Larson
• Jacqueline Arriaga
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to issue a Letter of Support instead of a formal Resolution with the option to agendize a Resolution in 2026 if and/or when updated bill language is introduced. Discussion followed.
Motion passed 3-1-1, as follows:
AYES: Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: Gama; ABSENT: Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None
20. JOINT CITY/PORT COMMITTEE AGENDA PROCESS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS Recommendation: Receive an update and provide direction to the City Council representatives on the Joint City/Port Committee regarding recent topics, including the Washington D C. Joint Advocacy Trip, Grant writing Project, Bard Monument Project, City Revenue Sharing Reporting, the Joint City/Port Committee Agenda Process and future agenda topics.
City Manager James Vega gave a presentation outlining the report. There were questions and comments throughout the presentation. Miguel Rodgriguez, Port of Hueneme Director of Community Relations & Workforce Development was in attendance to provide additional information and answer any questions regarding the Bard monument. There were no public comments.
City Manager James Vega clarified that Council was being asked to provide feedback on whether they support the proposed location of the Bard monument.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve support of the proposed location for the Bard monument. Comments followed including notifying Director Rodriguez that the Port is to provide a written update to the application which would then come back to Council for final approval.
Motion passed 4-0-1, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None
City Manager Vega continued the presentation. There was general consensus to continue with the proposed community benefit fund project list.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to approve the following 4 priority topic areas for the Washington D.C. joint advocacy trip and grant writing project:
CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes -July 21, 2025, Page 10 of 12 1) Water infrastructure
2) Beach nourishment
3) Road repair
4) Security and public safety initiatives.
Motion passed 4-0-1, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None
21. VETERANS ADVISORY AD HOC COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
Recommendation: Receive the update on the status of the Veterans Advisory ad hoc committee and appoint additional members to the committee.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve a 7-member ad hoc committee, approving all applicants except the one who is not a resident of the City of Port Hueneme.
Motion passed 4-0-1, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• Use of Police Department drones on July 4th to monitor and enforce fireworks violations • Hueneme Beach Festival
• July National Parks & Recreation Month events: Explore Port Hueneme Walking Tour and 2 nd Annual Kite Day
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
• National Night Out
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Perez:
• Hueneme Beach Festival
Councilmember Gama:
• Hueneme Beach Festival
• Kite day
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Absent
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez:
• Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) meeting-technical planning assistance request for proposal (RFP)
• Clean Power Alliance (CPA) meeting - conclusion of federal green energy grants and upcoming expiration of solar rebate programs
CC Regular Meeting & HA Special Meeting Minutes - July 21, 2025, Page 11 of 12 Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
• The Port of Hueneme unveiling of second STAX Clean Air Barge • Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) - new service changes including schedule adjustments, modified routes, and release of a new bus book • Ventura County Transportation Commission (VCTC) approved two key funding awards including $11.3 million in Trade Corridor Enhancement Program funding for the Hueneme Road widening project
• Participating in assigned meetings
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Perez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to address public safety concerns caused by rail activity blocking Channel Islands Blvd., seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez.
Motion passed, 4-0-1 (Councilmember Hernandez absent).
Councilmember Gama:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding a vending ordinance to address vending on medians. City Manager Vega confirmed that this item is already scheduled for the next City Council meeting.
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda for a presentation on the Parks and Recreation reservation process, seconded by Councilmember Gama. Motion passed, 4-0-1 (Councilmember Hernandez absent).
Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
1. Inquired if jolly jumpers are allowed at the beach. City Manager Vega confirmed that this information will be included in the presentation of the Parks and Recreation reservation process.
CLOSED SESSION
City Attorney Joan Smyth announced that the City Council will resume Closed Session following the adjournment of the City Council meeting, and, to the extent that there is any reportable action, it will be reported at the beginning of the next regular meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 11:15 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday August 18, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
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