CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
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.
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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 clerk@cityofporthueneme org. * 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 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.
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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 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 & HA Regular Meeting Minutes - November 3, 2025, Page 1 of 8 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.
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 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. 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Lopez led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmember Steven A. Gama; Mayor Pro Tem Jess Lopez; Mayor Martha R.
McQueen-Legohn
Absent: Councilmembers Laura D. Hernandez and Misty Perez
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Hernandez
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez noted that a written public comment had been received and was provided to the City Council prior to this meeting. In addition, the comment was posted to the City’s website and included in the agenda packet binder that’s available in front of the Council Chamber for public review.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Paula Corona
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, and passed 3-0-0-2 (Councilmembers Hernandez and Perez absent) to approve the City Council Agenda of November 3, 2025.
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -November 3, 2025, Page 2 of 8 CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES -None
PRESENTATIONS
A. QUARTERLY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
• 25 years of service - Ryan Bates, Sergeant
This item was continued to the next regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025.
B. OXNARD COLLEGE: CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SERVICE TO VENTURA COUNTY -PRESENTATION BY DR. ROBERTO GONZALEZ. PRESIDENT
Dr. Roberto Gonzalez and Vice President Luis Gonzalez gave a presentation highlighting Oxnard College’s 2025 achievements, academic programs, career opportunities, enrollment demographics, and student services. They were joined by colleagues Oscar Cobian and Mara Mulch.
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING/CALL TO ORDER THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING
AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
As Mayor/Chair McQueen-Legohn prepared to recess to convene the Port Hueneme Housing Authority meeting, City Manager Vega noted that the Housing Authority did not have a quorum and that all scheduled agenda items would be deferred to the next regular Housing Authority meeting scheduled for December 1, 2025. The City Council meeting was not recessed, the Housing Authority meeting was not called to order, and no business was conducted. The City Council proceeded with its regular meeting.
ATTENDANCE
Present: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Member Steven A. Gama; Vice Chair Jess Lopez; and Chair Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members Johnny Brown, Laura D. Hernandez, and Misty Perez
Vacancies: 1
ITEMS DEFERRED:
1. MINUTES
2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Respectfully Submitted:
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Approved this 1
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Mayor Pro Tem Lopez requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 8 for discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez, to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 8, and approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 3 - 7, as presented.
Motion passed 3-0-0-2, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hernandez and Perez
City Council:
3. MINUTES
Approved the October 20, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
4. MINUTES
Approved the October 28, 2025, City Council Special Meeting Minutes
5. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of October 9, 2025 through October 27, 2025.
6. TREASURER'S QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Received and filed 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. Awarded 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. Authorized a Ten (10) Percent Construction Contingency in the amount of $11,447; and
3. Executed all Applicable Documents and agreements, approved as to form by the City Attorney.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
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.
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -November 3, 2025, Page 4 of 8 Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer Charles Cable answered clarifying questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to approve Consent Calendar Item No. 8, as presented.
Motion passed 3-0-0-2, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hernandez and Perez
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.
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 James Vega presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:29 p.m.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Paul Quigley
• Daniel De La Rosa
• Dawn Durazo
• David Scrivner
• Antonio De La Torre
• Janis Berk
A written public comment was received.
The public hearing was closed at 7:48 p.m.
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to continue the public hearing to the next regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025. Discussion followed.
Motion passed 3-0-0-2, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hernandez and Perez
BUSINESS ITEMS
10. VETERANS ADVISORY AD HOC COMMITTEE UPDATE
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -November 3, 2025, Page 5 of 8 Recommendation: Receive a presentation update on the work performed by the Veterans Advisory Ad Hoc Committee, and provide direction.
Veterans Advisory Ad Hoc Committee Member Randall Thomas presented the report.
Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to receive a presentation update on the work performed by the Veterans Advisory Ad Hoc Committee. Discussion followed.
Motion passed 3-0-0-2, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hernandez and Perez
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.
City Manager James Vega provided a brief overview. REACH President Rich Rollins presented information regarding the Veteran Recognition Banner Program proposal.
Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to receive the request from REACH and information on the proposal. Discussion followed. (No vote was taken as the motion was superseded.)
A motion was made by Mayor McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to receive the report and task REACH to come back to Council with qualifications, the description of banners, everything listed in the report, and a plan outlining how REACH is going to move forward with the program. Clarifying questions followed.
The motion was amended by Mayor McQueen-Legohn, to receive the presentation from REACH, and task REACH to prepare the information with assistance from members of the Veterans Advisory Ad Hoc Committee and other external parties as needed, noting that staff will assist with questions. Discussion followed, including clarification that two or fewer Councilmembers could participate. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez.
Motion passed 3-0-0-2, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hernandez and Perez
Mayor McQueen-Legohn confirmed the motion above included designation of a Council liaison.
A motion was made by Mayor McQueen-Legohn, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to designate Mayor Pro Tern Lopez as the Council liaison to REACH’S Veteran Recognition Program.
Motion passed 3-0-0-2, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hernandez and Perez
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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.
Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, to 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.
Motion passed 3-0-0-2, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hernandez and Perez
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 James Vega recommended that the City Council continue this item to its next regular meeting on November 17, 2025, with the full Council present and to incorporate feedback from the Port of Hueneme Oxnard Harbor District Board of Commissioners.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Adam Vega
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to continue the item to the next regular City Council meeting scheduled for November 17, 2025.
Motion passed 3-0-0-2, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Hernandez and Perez
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• 4
th Annual Spooktacular
• School Crosswalk improvements
• Veterans Day Ceremony
• 32nd Annual Senior Holiday Luncheon
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Gama:
• Commented on this evening’s inspiration and requested to adjourn the meeting in memory of Councilmember Hernandez’ mother, Virginia Hernandez
CC & HA Regular Meeting Minutes -November 3, 2025, Page 7 of 8 Mayor Pro Tem Lopez:
• Nothing to report
Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
• Port Hueneme Lions Club Dia de Los Muertos event and Dodger game • California Transit Association (CTA) Conference - participating with Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD)
• Elected Officials Disaster Training
• Ventura County Transportation Committee (VCTC) meeting
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.
Councilmember Gama provided a brief report. There was no consensus to add the item to a future agenda.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned the meeting at 9:16 p.m. in memory of Virginia Hernandez, mother of Councilmember Hernandez, to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2025, at 6:30 p.m.
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