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- Monday, August 18. 2025
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
5:30 PM Closed Session | 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
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* 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 del tiempo asignado a un miembro del publico que utilice un traductor para garantizar que las personas CC Regular Meeting Minutes -August 18, 2025, Page 1 of 10 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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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 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. 5:30 PM - CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the closed session meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Laura D. Hernandez and Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tem Jess Lopez; Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: Councilmember Steven A. Gama
PUBLIC COMMENT -None
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Joan Smyth read the closed session items into record.
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 Minutes -August 18, 2025, Page 2 of 10 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 CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
Councilmember Perez declared a conflict of interest due to potential spousal income and did not participate in Closed Session Item A. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS - Port Hueneme Police Officers’ Association.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed the meeting to Closed Session at 5:32 p.m. Councilmember Perez joined the Closed Session at 5:58 p.m.
6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. and led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Laura D. Hernandez and Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tern Jess Lopez; Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: Councilmember Steven A. Gama
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Hernandez
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Joan Smyth reported that there was no reportable action for tonight’s closed session items or for the Closed Session items from July 21, 2025.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Lamont L. Hayes
• Donny Aiken
• Becky Breuning
• Johnny Garcia Vasquez
• Sarah Wilczewski
• Joan Tharp
• Luis Mendez
• Mitchell Disney
• Steven Auclair
• Zach Baliva
• Greg Ross
• Freda Anderson
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Blanca Ortega
• Jeffrey Scarberry
• Kym Piekunka
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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 4-0-1 (Councilmember Gama absent) to approve the City Council Agenda of August 18, 2025.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
PRESENTATIONS
1. QUARTERLY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
• 25 years of service - Linette Adams, Police Safety Dispatcher Linette Adams (not present) was recognized with a Certificate of Recognition for her years of service with the City.
2. INTRODUCTION OF SENIOR OFFICER ANTHONY MARTINEZ & RESERVE OFFICER
ANGEL ORTIZ
Police Chief Federico provided brief biographies and introduced new Senior Officer Anthony Martinez and Reserve Officer Angel Ortiz.
3. HUENEME BEACH FEST RECAP AND PRESENTATION OF POSTER AWARD
WINNERS
Police Support Services Manager Frank Montelongo provided a brief recap of the Hueneme Beach Festival and recognized the Hueneme Beach Festival poster contest winners: Joe Nunez - Sunkist Elementary School - 4th grade; Juan Manuel Diaz - Mar Vista Elementary School - 4th grade; Aurelia Diaz - Ocean View Jr. High School - 7th grade; Stephanie Garcia -Hueneme High School- 12th grade.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor McQueen-Legohn requested to pull Consent Calendar Items No. 7 and 14 for discussion. Mayor Pro Tern Lopez also requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 14.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to pull Consent Calendar Item Nos. 7 and 14, and to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4 - 6, 8 - 13, and 15, as presented.
Motion passed 4-0-1, as follows:
AYES: Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Gama; ABSTAIN: None
City Council:
MINUTES
Approved the July 21, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. 5. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City's register of disbursements for the period of July 10, 2025 through August 5, 2025.
6. TREASURER’S QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Received and filed the June 30, 2025, Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report as presented.
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8. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COLLABORATIVE APPOINTMENTS
Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Jess Lopez as the Primary representative and Mayor Martha McQueen-Legohn as the Alternate to the Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) Committee.
9. AUTHORIZATION OF STAFF SUPPORT FOR THE 2025 CALIFORNIA COASTAL
CLEANUP DAY
Authorized an estimated 40 hours of staff time and up to $1,500 for supplies/materials to support the 2025 California Coastal Cleanup Day, and authorized Councilmembers Gama and Hernandez to continue to serve as City Representatives as part of California Coastal Cleanup Day.
10. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE U S.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONS FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FOR THE SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL (SS4A) PROGRAM
1. Authorized the City Manager to execute a Grant Agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, under the Fiscal Year 2024 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, in the amount of $80,000, with a Period of Performance ending on November 28, 2028.
2. Adopted Resolution No. 4544, a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Grant Agreement with the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program.”
11. ACCEPTANCE OF THE BUBBLING SPRINGS PARK PROJECT
1. Accepted the work performed by Staples Construction for the Bubbling Springs Park Renovation Project; and
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.
12. AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN
VENTURA COUNTY TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION AND THE CITY OF PORT
HUENEME FOR THE REGIONAL EARLY ACTION PLANNING GRANT
Authorized the City Manager or his designee to execute a Memorandum of Understanding, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with the Ventura County Transportation Commission(VCTC) for a term of one year for the award of the Regional Early Action Planning (REAP) Grant for $150,000 towards Bus Stop Improvements.
13. APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR ASSEMBLY BILL 564 CANNABIS EXCISE TAX: RATE INCREASE REPEAL
Approved a letter of support for Assembly Bill 564, and authorized the City Manager to sign the letter.
15. RATIFICATION OF LABOR CONTRACT WITH PORT HUENEME POLICE OFFICERS
ASSOCIATION
Approved and ratified a two-year Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Salary Schedule between the City of Port Hueneme and the Port Hueneme Police Officers Association (POA) for the contract period July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027.
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CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
7. 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: Adopt Ordinance No. 826, 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 find the project to be categorically exempt from CEQA.
Community Resources Officer Zachary Frum answered clarifying questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez to approve Consent Calendar item No. 7, as presented.
Motion passed 4-0-1, as follows:
AYES: Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Gama; ABSTAIN: None
14. AUTHORIZATION TO PRE-PURCHASE A 7,000 GALLON FIBERGLASS DOUBLEWALLED AND DUAL-COMPARTMENT FUEL TANK AND TANK ACCESSORIES WITH
NORTHWEST PUMP & EQUIPMENT COMPANY TO MEET STATE GROUNDWATER
REQUIREMENTS
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to accept the July 30, 2025 Proposal from Northwest Pump & Equipment Company and execute a Proposal Addendum for the pre-purchase of a 7,000-gallon fiberglass double-walled, and dual-compartment fuel tank and tank accessories in the amount of $109,748.06 to meet State of California groundwater requirements.
2. Adopt Resolution No. 4545, a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Authorizing the City Manager to Accept and Execute a Proposal and Proposal Addendum for the Pre-Purchase of a 7,000-Gallon Double-Walled and Dual-Compartment Fiberglass Fuel Tank and Tank Accessories with Northwest Pump & Equipment Company.”
Public Works Director Fred Camarillo answered clarifying questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 14, as presented.
Motion passed 4-0-1, as follows:
AYES: Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Gama; ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
16. INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 7 OF ARTICLE III OF THE
PORT HUENEME MUNICIPAL CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ADDING SMOKING
RESTRICTIONS INCLUDING A SMOKING PROHIBITION WITHIN MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
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 Amending CC Regular Meeting Minutes -August 18, 2025, Page 6 of 10 Chapter 7 of Article III of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code, for the Purpose of Adding Smoking Restrictions Including a Smoking Prohibition with Multi-Unit Properties”; and
4. 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.
Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 8:11 p.m.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Luis Mendez
• Steven Auclair
A public comment was submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Bill Brayton
The public hearing was closed at 8:16 p.m.
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to proceed with a survey directed specifically to homeowners and residents of multi-unit properties, and to include questions related to cannabis.
Motion passed 4-0-1, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Gama; ABSTAIN: None
RECESS
Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed the City Council meeting at 8:36 p.m. and reconvened it at 8:46 p.m.
BUSINESS ITEMS
17. SHORT-TERM RENTAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT FINDINGS AND POTENTIAL
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
Recommendation: Receive this report on Short-Term Rental Regulations, and community engagement findings, and provide direction to staff to draft a Short-Term Rental ordinance using the moderate framework consistent with this report, or provide alternate direction as desired.
City Manager Vega presented the report. Questions followed.
A public comment was submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Matthew Buck on behalf of the California Apartment Association A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to receive this report on Short-Term Rental (STR) Regulations, and community engagement findings, and provide direction to staff to draft a Short-Term Rental ordinance using the moderate framework consistent with this report.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -August 18, 2025, Page 7 of 10 Discussion followed.
For clarity, the motion was restated as follows: A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to receive this report on STR Regulations, and community engagement findings, and provide direction to staff to draft a Short-Term Rental ordinance using the moderate framework consistent with this report including making sure that any one area is not overconcentrated with STRs, adding a cap, and include regulations to ensure that people are being good neighbors.
Motion passed 4-0-1, as follows:
AYES: Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Gama; ABSTAIN: None
18. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD CONTRACT FOR UTILITY RATE STUDY Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Willdan Financial Services, to conduct a Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste rate study to analyze the rates associated with each city utility and provide recommendations regarding rates for future City Council consideration.
Public Works Director Fred Camarillo presented the report. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Willdan Financial Services, to conduct a Water, Wastewater, and Solid Waste rate study to analyze the rates associated with each city utility and provide recommendations regarding rates for future City Council consideration.
Motion passed 4-0-1, as follows:
AYES: Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Gama; ABSTAIN: None
19. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Recommendation: Receive a presentation on the Economic Development Plan and provide direction to:
1. Proceed with a wayfinding signage and style update project and explore an opportunity with the Port of Hueneme to include the project as a potential Community Benefit Fund project.
2. Prepare a Request for Proposal for Campground/Lodging Operator for Hueneme Beach as identified in the City’s adopted Parks Master Plan to obtain proposals which would be presented to the City Council and the public in the future for consideration.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Joan Tharp
• Luis Mendez
• Susana Barron
• Jan Berk
Public comments were submitted via email and read by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Beverly Kelley
• Amy Bruder
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -August 18, 2025, Page 8 of 10 • Jeffrey Scarberry
• Page LaPenn
• Tamah Figg
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to:
1. Proceed with a wayfinding signage and style update project and explore an opportunity with the Port of Hueneme to include the project as a potential Community Benefit Fund project.
2. Prepare a Request for Proposal for Campground/Lodging Operator for Hueneme Beach as identified in the City’s adopted Parks Master Plan to obtain proposals which would be presented to the City Council and the public in the future for consideration.
Discussion followed.
Motion passed 4-0-1, as follows:
AYES: Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSENT: Gama; ABSTAIN: None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• National Night Out
• Recognition of Senior Officer Gladys Harbin
• New fall recreation programs
• Movies in the Park
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Perez:
• None.
Councilmember Gama:
• Absent
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) Strategic Planning meeting - Planning for Washington, D C. advocacy trip; ensure clear distinction between projects • Air Show - great event
• Channel Counties meeting -Preparing for annual dinner • Board of Supervisors meeting -Attended in support of Item No. 69 Mayor Pro Tern Lopez:
• Sent words of support to Supervisor Vianey Lopez prior to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors meeting
Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
• Attended Air Pollution Control Board meeting and Board of Supervisors meeting • National Night Out- wonderful event
• Attended United States Coast Guard Birthday & Awards Luncheon and presented a certificate on behalf of the City
• Met with Supervisor Lopez for Paletas in the Park - great community event CC Regular Meeting Minutes -August 18, 2025, Page 9 of 10 • Upcoming events: World Oceans Day Sustaining the Seas Summit; Military Appreciation Mixer
• Most Committee meetings currently dark - will resume in early September
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Councilmember Perez:
1. Requested approval of Maya Zumaya as the recipient of the Suicide Prevention Month Proclamation, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. Motion passed, 4-0-1 (Councilmember Gama absent).
Councilmember Hernandez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to discuss the use of glue traps and the dangers it poses to wildlife with the intent of updating or adopting a new ordinance, seconded by Mayor McQueen-Legohn. Motion passed, 4-0-1 (Councilmember Gama absent).
2. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to consider an immigration initiative that looks at ways to support immigrant families and includes training on Know Your Rights for residents, policies and procedures for employees on how to interact with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) while on duty and law enforcement policies toward ICE, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez. Motion passed, 4-0-1 (Councilmember Gama absent).
3. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to consider an ordinance surrounding landlord harassment similar to what’s at the state level, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez. Motion passed, 4-0-1 (Councilmember Gama absent).
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda regarding an update on the hazards of after hour activity at the beach, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez.
Motion passed, 4-0-1 (Councilmember Gama absent).
Clarifying discussion followed regarding Councilmember Hernandez’s request for an immigration initiative, including confirmation that it is separate from the request to support the County of Ventura’s initiative.
Councilmember Perez:
1. Requested an item be added to the next meeting’s agenda to support the County of Ventura’s initiative, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez. Motion passed, 4-0-1 (Councilmember Gama absent).
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 11:02 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday September 2, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Approved this 2
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Martha R. McQueen-Legohn, Maypr
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