CC & HA Regular Meeting Agenda – November 3, 2025, Page 1 of 5 Monday, November 3, 2025
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM Regular Meeting
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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 3:00 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 (include 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” (include agenda item number if applicable). Written comments received by the deadline will be provided to the City Council prior to the meeting and posted to the City’s website.
Translation Services
Use of a Translator
* The City shall provide a translator if one is requested by a member of the public with a 48-hour advance notice. If a 48-hour advance notice is not provided, the member of the public may provide their own translator. To request a translator, please contact [email protected]. * Per California Government Code 54954.3, if an individual utilizes a translator during Public Statements, the legislative body of a local agency shall provide at least twice the allotted time to a member of the public who utilizes a translator to ensure that non-English speakers receive the same opportunity to directly address the legislative body of a local agency.
* 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 proporcionará un traductor si un miembro del público lo solicita con un aviso de 48 horas de anticipación. Si no se avisa con 48 horas de anticipación, el público podrá proporcionar su propio traductor.
Para solicitar un traductor, comuníquese con [email protected].
CC & HA Regular Meeting Agenda – November 3, 2025, Page 2 of 5 * Según el Código de Gobierno de California 54954.3, si una persona utiliza un traductor durante las declaraciones públicas, el cuerpo legislativo de una agencia local deberá proporcionar al menos el doble del tiempo asignado a un miembro del público que utilice un traductor para garantizar que las personas que no hablan inglés reciban la misma oportunidad de dirigirse directamente al cuerpo legislativo de una agencia local.
* Si la Ciudad proporciona un traductor o equipo de traducción que permita la traducción simultánea del testimonio, entonces no se concederá tiempo adicional.
Americans with Disabilities Act
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, contact the office of the city clerk at (805) 986-6503 or [email protected]. Notice 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the city to make reasonable arrangements to allow participation in this meeting.
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 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
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Laura D. Hernandez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tem Jess Lopez; and Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Hernandez
PUBLIC COMMENT
Members of the public may submit comments for items on the Agenda or that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City Council. General public comments regarding items Not on the Agenda will be heard at this time. State law prohibits Council from taking action on any item Not on the Agenda. Comments regarding items on the Agenda will be heard when the item is addressed. In-person public comments should be no more than 3 minutes in length. Written comments should be no more than 500 words. Please see Agenda cover page for submission instructions.
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
Recommendation: Approve the City Council Agenda of November 3, 2025.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
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PRESENTATIONS
A. QUARTERLY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
• 25 years of service – Ryan Bates, Sergeant
B. OXNARD COLLEGE: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO VENTURA COUNTY – PRESENTATION BY DR. ROBERTO GONZALEZ, PRESIDENT
The Housing Authority Regular Meeting was canceled due to a lack of quorum.
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
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 HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
Members of the public may submit comments for items on the Agenda or that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Housing Authority. General public comments regarding items Not on the Agenda will be heard at this time. State law prohibits the Authority from taking action on any item Not on the Agenda. Comments regarding items on the Agenda will be heard when the item is addressed. In-person public comments should be no more than 3 minutes in length.
Written comments should be no more than 500 words. Please see Agenda cover page for submission instructions.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
1. MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve the September 2, 2025, Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Recommendation: Receive and file the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of August 21, 2025 through October 27, 2025.
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUSINESS ITEMS – None.
AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING The Port Hueneme Housing Authority will adjourn to its next regular meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
CONSENT CALENDAR
All matters listed on the Consent Calendar are to be considered routine by the governing body, and will be enacted by one motion in the form listed. There will be no discussion of these items unless, before the governing body votes on the motion to adopt, specific items are removed from the Consent Calendar for separate motions.
3. MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve the October 20, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve the October 28, 2025, City Council Special Meeting Minutes
5. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Recommendation: Receive and file the City’s register of disbursements for the period of October 9, 2025 through October 27, 2025.
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6. TREASURER’S QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Recommendation: Receive and file the September 30, 2025 Treasurer’s Reports as presented.
7. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO AMERICAN ASPHALT SOUTH INC., FOR THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME SURFSIDE VILLAGE RESURFACING PROJECT NO. ST2602 IN THE AMOUNT OF $114,470.00 AND APPROVE A TEN (10%) PERCENT CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY OF $11,447.00
Recommendation:
1. Award a Construction Contract to American Asphalt South Inc., for the City of Port Hueneme Surfside Village Resurfacing Project (Project No. ST2602) in the amount of $114,470.00; and
2. Authorize a Ten (10) Percent Construction Contingency in the amount of $11,447; and
3. Execute all Applicable Documents and agreements, approved as to form by the City Attorney.
8. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO MP ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES., FOR THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME FUEL TANK REMOVALS PROJECT NO. EN2402A IN THE AMOUNT OF $158,134.00 AND APPROVE A TEN (10%) PERCENT CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY OF $15,813
Recommendation:
1. Award a Construction Contract to MP Environmental Services, for the City of Port Hueneme Fuel Tank Removals Project (Project No. EN2402A) in the amount of $158,134.00; and
2. Authorize a Ten (10) Percent Construction Contingency in the amount of $15,813.00; and
3. Execute all Applicable Documents and agreements, approved as to form by the City Attorney.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. CONSIDER INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 10 TO ARTICLE
V OF THE PORT HUENEME MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING SHORT-TERM
RENTALS
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, Chapter 10 to Article V of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code Regulating Short-Term Rentals”; and
4. Find the project to be categorically exempt from CEQA; and
5. Take such additional related action that may be desirable.
BUSINESS ITEMS
10. VETERANS ADVISORY AD HOC COMMITTEE UPDATE
Recommendation: Receive a presentation update on the work performed by the Veterans Advisory Ad Hoc Committee, and provide direction.
11. REQUEST FROM REACH NONPROFIT TO CONSIDER A VETERAN RECOGNITION
BANNER PROJECT
Recommendation: Receive the request from REACH, and information on the proposal, and provide direction.
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12. ACCEPTANCE OF PAYMENT PLAN FOR PH INVESTMENTS GROUP, LLC AND
AUTHORIZATION TO REDUCE OUTSTANDING LATE FEES
Recommendation: Accept the proposed payment plan as a valid and sufficient measure to cure the noted areas of default in the Development Agreement between the City of Port Hueneme and PH Investments Group, LLC (Element 7) and authorize a 50 percent reduction of outstanding late fees for businesses that execute payment plans with the City.
13. DISCUSSION OF COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND ALLOCATIONS FOR FY 2025-2026
FUNDING CYCLE
Recommendation: Receive an update from the City’s City/Port Joint Committee Representatives on the Community Benefit Fund status and provide direction.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council Members are appointed to various Regional Committees/Agencies/Boards and will report out on their activities within these organizations and put forth any comments in regards to community events at this time.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS
Recommendation: Receive the following future agenda item requests and provide direction on whether to schedule each item for a future meeting:
1. Request: SUBMITTED BY: Councilmember Gama, attached; ITEM: Initiate Port Truck Traffic Study using current cost accounting methods for road maintenance which both the Port of Hueneme and the City of Port Hueneme can agree to for levying reimbursements to the City of Port Hueneme from the Port of Hueneme for roads maintenance; STAFF TIME/COST ESTIMATE:
Estimated cost for a traffic study is $25,000 - $35,000. This item is not included in the adopted budget at this time.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Copies of staff reports or other written documentation relating to each item of business referred to in this Agenda are available for public inspection in the Office of the City Clerk and on the City’s website at www.cityofporthueneme.org. Materials received after agenda packet distributions are made available to the public on the City’s website and in the City Clerk’s office at the same time they are provided to the Council.
I, Georgianna Nicole Alvarez, City Clerk of the City of Port Hueneme, do hereby affirm that the agenda was posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting on the City’s website and near the front entrance of Port Hueneme City Hall, 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, California, 93041, in accordance with California Government Code Section 54954.2(a).