CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 2, 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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Para solicitar un traductor, comumquese 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 CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -September 2, 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 agenda 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 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 Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tern Jess Lopez; Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT -None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky 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: SEIU Service Employees International Union 721 CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed to the closed session meeting at 5:31 p.m.
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes - September 2, 2025, Page 2 of 10 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Lopez led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tem Jess Lopez; Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: None
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Perez
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky provided the closed session report indicating no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Becky Breuning
• Greg Ross
Public comments were submitted via email and read aloud by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Thomas Morris
• Jeffrey Scarberry
• Roberto “Bobby” Martinez
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of September 2, 2025.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
PRESENTATIONS
1. BANANA FESTIVAL PROCLAMATION
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez read the proclamation into record encouraging the community to “go bananas” at the 12th Annual Banana Festival and to celebrate the diverse working port.
The proclamation was presented to Jess Ramirez, President of the Port of HuenemeOxnard Harbor District.
2. OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION PROGRAM PRESENTATION BY VENTURA
COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
Shane Meserve, Program Administrator for Ventura County Public Health, gave a presentation on the Opioid Overdose Prevention Program.
3. NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION MONTH PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Perez read the proclamation into record recognizing the month of September as Suicide Prevention Month, and encouraged the community to take part in CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes - September 2, 2025, Page 3 of 10 suicide prevention efforts by becoming informed, offering support, and promoting mental wellness. The proclamation was presented to Maya Zumaya, owner of MZ Independent Consulting, recognizing the organization as a proud partner in raising awareness and offering hope and resources to those who may be struggling.
4. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING NATIONAL EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS MONTH AND SEPTEMBER 11TH REMEMBRANCE
Councilmember Hernandez read the proclamation into record and proclaimed the month of September 2025 Emergency Preparedness Month in the City of Port Hueneme, and encouraged all residents, businesses and organizations to participate in preparedness activities and contribute to building a more resilient Port Hueneme. The proclamation was presented to Patick Maynard, Director of the Ventura County Sheriffs Office of Emergency Services.
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 7:24 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, and Misty Perez; Vice Chair Jess Lopez; and Chair Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members Robert Blackwell and Johnny Brown City Manager Vega noted that the City had been notified of the passing of Port Hueneme Housing Authority Member Blackwell, that the City would send its condolences, and that staff would review the Housing Authority bylaws to determine the appropriate process for moving forward.
HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC COMMENT -None
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Member Hernandez, seconded by Member Perez, to approve Consent Calendar Nos. 5 and 6 as presented.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Brown
The Housing Authority:
5. MINUTES
Approved the July 21, 2025, Housing Authority Special Meeting Minutes.
6. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of July 15, 2025 through August 20, 2025.
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUSINESS ITEMS
7. APPROVING THE CLOSING OF THE RAD SECTION 18 SMALL PHA BLEND
CONVERSION
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the Housing Authority of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Approving the Closing for RAD Section 18 Small CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes - September 2, 2025, Page 4 of 10 PHA Blend Conversion,” approving the transfer of Mar Vista Apartments and Hueneme Village to Hueneme Housing Inc.
Housing and Facilities Director Gabby Basua presented the report. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Member Perez, seconded by Vice Chair Lopez, to adopt Resolution No. 576, a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the Housing Authority of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Approving the Closing for RAD Section 18 Small PHA Blend Conversion,” approving the transfer of Mar Vista Apartments and Hueneme Village to Hueneme Housing Inc.
Motion passed 5-0 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Brown
AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS, COMMENTS, & REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Port Hueneme Housing Authority adjourned at 7:27 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for October 6, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
Mayor McQueen-Legohn reconvened the City Council Regular Meeting at 7:27 p.m.
CONSENT CALENDAR
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 8 - 12, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
City Council:
8. MINUTES
Approved the August 18, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -September 2, 2025, Page 5 of 10
9. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of August 6, 2025 through August 20, 2025.
10. TRANSACTION AND USE TAX CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE - MEASURE U
ANNUAL REPORT
Received and filed the report recommended by the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens Oversight (Measure U) Committee.
ADMINISTRATIVE CORRECTIONS TO THE LABOR CONTRACT WITH PORT
HUENEME POLICE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION
Approved administrative corrections to the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and Salary Schedule between the City of Port Flueneme and the Port Flueneme Police Officers Association (POA) for the contract period July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027, previously approved on August 18, 2025 to clarify and better reflect the intent of the agreement.
11. 12. APPROVE AND ADOPT THE SALARY AND BENEFIT RESOLUTION FOR
UNREPRESENTED EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AND MANAGEMENT &
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
Adopted Resolution No. 4546, a salary and benefit resolution, for unrepresented executive management and management & professional employees for the period of 2 (two) years beginning July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. PHSU-25-2 TO ALLOW THE PORT OF HUENEME OXNARD HARBOR DISTRICT TO HOST THE 12TH
ANNUAL PORT OF HUENEME BANANA FESTIVAL AND FIND THE EVENT EXEMPT
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 approving Special Use Permit No. PHSU-25-2 (Banana Festival); and
4. Find the project (Special Use Permit No. PHSU-25-2) 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 Manager Vega provided a brief overview and Associate Planner Jose Coyotl presented the report. The applicant, Randy Latimer, Director of the Banana Festival Committee provided additional information. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:42 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:42 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to adopt Resolution No. 4547, a Resolution approving Special Use Permit No. PHSU-25-2 (Banana Festival); and find the project (Special Use Permit No. PHSU-25-2) to be categorically exempt from CEQA. Comments followed.
CC & FIA Regular Meeting Minutes -September 2, 2025, Page 6 of 10 Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
14. ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO PHPD25-1 TO ALLOW MODIFICATIONS TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF GREATER OXNARD AND PORT HUENEME LOCATED AT 590 EAST PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD
AND FIND THE EVENT EXEMPT 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 approving Planned Development Permit No. PHPD-25-1 Boys and Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme (Club); and
4. Find the project (Special Use Permit No. PHPD-25-1) 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.
Associate Planner Jose Coyotl presented the report. The applicants, Erin Antrim, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys and Girls Club, and Lizette Elenes, Project Architect, provided a presentation on the proposed renovation of the Port Hueneme Clubhouse.
Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:58 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:59 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to adopt Resolution No. 4548, a Resolution approving Planned Development Permit No.
PHPD-25-1 Boys and Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme. Comments followed.
The motion was confirmed for clarification: A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to adopt Resolution No. 4548, a Resolution approving Planned Development Permit No. PHPD-25-1 Boys and Girls Club of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme and to find the project (Special Use Permit No.
PHPD-25-1) to be categorically exempt from CEQA. Comments followed.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
BUSINESS ITEMS
15. SECOND AMENDMENT TO THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR CITY MANAGER
JAMES VEGA
Recommendation: Approve the proposed Second Amendment to City Manager James Vega’s Employment Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment upon Council approval. The amendment extends the terms of City Manager Vega’s employment contract by two (2) years and at the City Manager’s request, foregoing cost of living and merit adjustments at this time while the City continues to address budgetary issues.
City Attorney Andre de Bortnowsky presented the report. There were no public comments.
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes - September 2, 2025, Page 7 of 10 A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to approve the proposed Second Amendment to City Manager James Vega’s Employment Agreement and authorize the Mayor to execute the amendment upon Council approval.
The amendment extends the terms of City Manager Vega’s employment contract by two (2) years and at the City Manager’s request, foregoing cost of living and merit adjustments at this time while the City continues to address budgetary issues. Comments followed.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
16. CITY COUNCIL REQUEST FOR LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR THE VENTURA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS IMMIGRATION RESOURCES ITEM. AND DIRECTION
REGARDING RELATED MATTERS
Recommendation: Determine whether to endorse issuance of a letter of support to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors; and provide direction on related matters including whether to endorse the Ventura County Community Foundation’s Ventura County Neighbors Support Fund; and whether to direct staff to coordinate with the County of Ventura with training and informational materials.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Sean Leonard, Chair of the Ventura County Community Foundation (VCCF) Board of Directors, provided additional comments. Questions followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Lori Haskins
• Sarah Wilczewski
• Odette Moran
• Susana Barron
Public comments were submitted via email and read aloud by City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez by the following:
• Jeffrey Scarberry
Questions followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to:
1. Determine whether to endorse issuance of a letter of support to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors;
2. Provide direction on related matters including whether to endorse the Ventura County Community Foundation's Ventura County Neighbors Support Coalition; and
3. Whether to direct staff to coordinate with the County of Ventura with training and informational materials.
No vote was taken on this motion, as the recommendations were subsequently considered separately.
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to support and ratify the endorsement of the issuance of a letter of support to the Ventura County Board of Supervisors. Discussion followed.
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -September 2, 2025, Page 8 of 10 Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to endorse the Ventura County Community Foundation’s Ventura County Neighbors Support Coalition.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to direct staff to coordinate with the County of Ventura with training and informational materials. Clarifying questions followed.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Hernandez, Perez, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• Clean Power Alliance (CPA) update and Community Meeting • 2025 Coastal Cleanup
• Reel Guppies Fishing Adventure Day
• Upcoming Park & Rec events: Movie Night at Bolker Park and Touch-A-Truck • Upcoming Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Perez:
• None.
Councilmember Gama:
• None.
Councilmember Hernandez:
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) Transportation and Regional Policy Meetings
• Clean Power Alliance (CPA) meeting
• Military Appreciation Mixer
• Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) Annual Dinner
Mayor Pro Tern Lopez:
• Economic Development Collaborative (EDC) meeting
Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
• World Oceans Day
• Military Appreciation Mixer
• Committee meetings restarting this week
• City-Port Committee meeting - Washington, D.C. Lobbying trip pushed to 2026; Dredging update; Community Benefit Fund (CBF) projects update
• Requested to adjourn in memory of Housing Authority Member Robert Blackwell CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -September 2, 2025, Page 9 of 10
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez:
1. Requested an item be added to a future Council agenda to review the landscape ordinance, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned in memory of Port Hueneme Housing Authority Member Robert Blackwell at 9:04 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, September 15, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
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