2. Amend the Policy’s definition of the term “Hero” to ensure it represents community leaders
3. Establish criteria to aid in the evaluation of nominees.
The Annual Hueneme Hero Award was developed to create the process by which the City can recognize extraordinary community contributions. The policy defines the term Hero as “An individual that provides extraordinary community contributions associated with public safety, community development, cultural heritage, community service, environment, and economic development.”
Summary of Proposed Changes to the Annual Hueneme Hero Award
1. The definition of the term Hero is proposed to be amended to identify a community leader whose contributions to the community provide valuable assistance that can inspire volunteerism and civic virtues.
2. To ensure the award maintains its prominence and significance, the amendment would limit the number of award recipients in any given year. The proposed change would allow a maximum of one individual and/or one organization to receive the award each year, with the goal of having one awardee each year.
3. Policy language is proposed to be amended to clearly state that nominations must include information about the type and frequency of the community contribution, as well as its impact on the Port Hueneme community.
4. Hueneme Hero Award recipients are recognized each year at the Hueneme Beach Festival. Since the event has been moved to July each year, it is recommended that the Policy’s deadlines for nomination submissions be amended to allow adequate time for CAC and Council review. As proposed, the nomination deadline would be changed from June 1 to March 15.
Correspondingly, the Policy would also amend the evaluation period during which the community contribution must have occurred.
The process to amend the Policy calls for review by the Citizen Advisory Commission’s before action by the City Council. As noted in the recommendation section of this report, the Commission reviewed this matter on October 13, 2025 and recommended that the Council adopt the proposed revisions.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Primary Strategic Pillar(s) and Initiative(s):
Optimal Levels of Service for Residents and Businesses
• Support and establish programs and events that created a strong sense of community pride and a connection to our history and heritage Agenda Item No. 08 Page 2 of 28 CC Agenda 12-01-2025
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December 1, 2025
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the adoption of an amended version of the Heroes, History, and Heritage Policy.
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City of Port Hueneme
Standardization and Business Rules
City of Port Hueneme
Document Review Form for New Policy or Policy Update
Document No:
COPH-100-100 rev21
Document Short Name:
Heroes, History, and Heritage Recognition Policy
Date Submitted:
June 9, 2025December 1, 2025
Submitted By:
Charles Peretz
Document Description:
Amendment to Guidelines, Process, and Criteria for recognizing extraordinary Public and Community Service through City Property, Facilities, Equipment, or Event naming, renaming, commemoration, or other forms of public recognition.
Attached Reference Document(s) File Names:
COPH-100-100 rev 1 2 Heroes_History_Heritage 6.9.2512.1.25 Reviewed By:
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QA By:
Signature:
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City of Port Hueneme
Heroes, Historic
Preservation, and Cultural
Heritage Policy
SOP/ Revision COPH-100-
100rev21
Canceled SOP/ Revision
Active Date TBD
18 Pages Review Periodicity – Annual Periodic Update (Date) 6/16/2026 Approval
Authority City Council Approval Date TBD
Distribution:
Electronic .pdf
References: (a) University of Pennsylvania Policy Strategies for Monuments and Memorials (b) National Capital Planning Commission Memorials and Museums Master Plan (c) California State Law and Historic Preservation
Attachments: (1) Steps for Establishing a Memorial
(2) Nomination/ Application
(3) Centenarian Recognition Application
(3) Steps for California Historical Resource Registration (4) List of Historic Preservation and Heritage Objects and Sites I) Purpose: To establish a uniform policy regarding requests or nominations for the naming or renaming of City-owned land and facilities as monuments or memorials, including parks, recreational facilities, buildings, or streets. The objective is to retain crucial community memories to assure preservation and continued community connection to community members and organizations whose actions reflect the key community values and common cultural heritage that enhance the City’s prestige, pride, and heritage. This policy also seeks to recognize centenarians (individuals who have reached the age of 100) as living symbols of community longevity and resilience. Additionally, this policy provides process and guidance standards for other forms of extraordinary community service and leadership recognition, such as commemorative plaques, statues, murals, art, awards, and functional features like benches, park equipment, or motorized equipment. The terms Plan, Policy, or Instruction have the same meaning in this document.
II) Cancellation: All previous commemoration, property and facility naming, and recognition policy documents are hereby cancelled and superseded by this document. All prior executed commemoration and recognition actions will remain in effect, subject to renaming procedures if deemed appropriate. The City of Port Hueneme retains the sole right to change, amend, or modify any term or provision of this policy, so long as it is more restrictive than governing policy documents.
III) Scope: This plan applies to all City Staff and Elected Officials, City of Port Hueneme Residents and Businesses, and any external Organization or Individual that is sponsored by a City Resident or Business.
IV) Discussion: The historical memory of a city is often best maintained and best transferred to visitors and new residents through a disciplined commemoration and recognition approach that showcases the City’s most significant historical events and personal contributions in a highly visual and impactful manner. Monuments and memorials engage the population in sustaining that memory on a daily basis. Since historically significant events are not necessarily equal in their contribution to the City’s history, it also important to prioritize the monument and memorial historic value Agenda Item No. 08 Page 6 of 28 CC Agenda 12-01-2025
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contribution relative to a visitor’s experience and perception. Therefore, the object’s space, size, location, promotion, and anticipated viewer traffic should correlate to that assessed value. Included in this framework is the recognition of centenarians living in our community. These individuals provide a unique connection to past generations, enriching our community and underscoring the values of resilience.
a) Policy and Leadership. Implement the requirements of this procedure and ensure all participants are aware of the expectations for its application and use. Leaders at all levels are responsible for complete integration and fidelity in order to establish and sustain a culture of excellence and full public transparency. Leaders are also responsible for maintaining a climate that fosters effective feedback and the willingness to raise issues outside their immediate control.
b) Training and Education. Routine public information campaigns should be deployed to promote existing historically significant monuments and to educate the public on the means available to them to induct future honorees.
V) Policy. All City personnel are subject to this instruction independent of experience, qualifications, position, or length of service.
VI) Responsibilities. The City Manager has overall responsibility for this instruction. The Deputy City Manager has responsibility for reviewing, updating, implementing, and coordinating this instruction, including frequent reviews for program consistency, fairness, and quality. The City Clerk has responsibility for coordinating public participating and approval processes, including any ceremonial events associated with the project. The Facilities Manager and the Director of Public Works have responsibility for facilitating object cost analysis, procurement, construction, and preventive maintenance. The Recreation and Community Services Manager, in conjunction with designated public committees/ commissions, are responsible for fielding, vetting, and recommending recognition nominees according to their contribution to City quality of life and history. The Director of Finance is responsible for either budgeting or processing donations in support of a recognition event.
VII) Policy, Process, and Procedures.
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 – GENERAL OVERVIEW AND PROCEDURES ...........................................................................................4
1.1 MONUMENTS, MEMORIALS, MEMORY, PUBLIC ART, DEFINING TERMS, AND POLICY............................................................4
1.2 KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...............................................................................................................................6
1.3 HISTORIC PRESERVATION AND HERITAGE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES .....................................................................................7 SECTION 2 – PROPERTY, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT, AND EVENTS ............................................................................7
2.1 CITY OWNED PUBLIC PROPERTY..................................................................................................................................7
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SECTION 3 – NAMING OR RENAMING REQUIREMENTS..........................................................................................9
3.1 GENERAL CRITERIA ...................................................................................................................................................9
3.2 SPECIAL CRITERIA...................................................................................................................................................10 SECTION 4 – STANDARDS, PROCESS, AND PROCEDURE........................................................................................ 11
4.1 NAMING OF CITY-OWNED PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND PROPERTIES (OTHER THAN PARKS AND PARK FACILITIES)............................11
4.2 NAMING OF CITY-OWNED PARKS AND PARK FACILITIES.................................................................................................12
4.3 MONUMENTS, MEMORIALS, PUBLIC ART, AND OTHER OBJECTS WITHIN CITY-OWNED PROPERTY AND FACILITIES. ....................13
4.4 MONUMENTS, MEMORIALS, PUBLIC ART, AND OTHER OBJECTS WITHIN PRIVATELY-OWNED PROPERTY AND FACILITIES.............13
4.5 CITY EVENT NAMING ..............................................................................................................................................14 SECTION 5 – ANNUAL HUENEME HERO AWARD .................................................................................................. 14
5.1 HUENEME HERO AWARD STANDARDS........................................................................................................................14
5.2 HUENEME HERO AWARD PROCESS AND PROCEDURES...................................................................................................15 SECTION 6 – RECOGNITION OF CENTENARIANS ................................................................................................... 15
6.1 Centenarian Recognition Purpose and Process....................................................................................... 15 Section 1 – General Overview and Procedures
1.1 Monuments, Memorials, Memory, Public Art, Defining Terms, and Policy
1.1.1 Monument – A statue, building, or other structure erected to commemorate a famous or notable person, event, action, or memorial. Notable people may include military, political, or cultural heroes. Actions or events may include a key trajectory inflection point from the City history.
Monuments are built to help us remember. Example: Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center.
1.1.2 Memorial – An object, event, or feature intended to preserve the memory of a person or thing. Memorials are used to make sure we never forget and may not be bound to the proudest moments in City history. The connection between a memorial and its place can’t be ignored either.
Example: Alaska Air Flight 261 Sundial Memorial.
1.1.3 Memories – Locations for monuments and memorials should optimize the connection between past, present, and visitors. That connection is strengthened when the memorial is at, or near, the most significant link to what the memorial is designed to represent.
1.1.4 Public Art – Although Public art may serve as a monument or memorial, the main purpose of public art is to increase visitor patronage and visually convey community values, heritage, and vision. The object should stimulate a positive emotional reaction and reflective thoughts for those who observe it. Objects may include, but are not limited to, sculpture, monuments, bas reliefs, mosaics, frescoes, stained glass, murals, and fountains. Example: Rocky statue in front of the Philadelphia Sports Complex in South Philadelphia.
1.1.5 Defining Terms – Term definition is an important aspect of identifying meaning throughout the policy and guiding perceptions to eliminate misinterpretation. The following terms define the City’s mission and values, as represented in the City’s Strategic Plan, and help clarify the key terms and elements of the policy.
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- City Mission – To improve the quality of life for all people who live, work and visit the City of Port Hueneme according to the following guiding principles or values:
- Maintain an open, accessible, ethical, and accountable government - Promote, invite, and encourage community engagement
- Respect the diversity of the community, treating people fairly and with dignity and respect
- Foster cooperative relationships with community partners - Instill a sense of community, pride, and social responsibility - Contribute to a vibrant and diversified economy, while maintaining a healthy fiscal posture
- Apply health and safety measures that meet the needs of the whole community - Serve as responsible stewards of our environment
- City Vision – Small City Doing Big Things. There are five pillars that guide the City’s vision:
- Optimal levels of service for residents and businesses - Fiscal and economic excellence
- Innovation and opportunity
- Safe, secure and beautiful community
- Strategic partnerships
- Culture – A system of shared values, norms, rituals and assumptions, that guide member’s attitudes and behaviors.
- Leadership – The ability to build extraordinary teams and individuals that can capture the hearts, minds, and fighting spirit of others, and simplify the means they use to inspire, decide, and act in pursuit of extraordinary goals and extraordinary results, with courage and confidence. - Heritage – The valued objects, qualities, or cultural traditions emblematic of the values and vision that we aspire to.
- Hero – An individual or organization that provides extraordinary community contributions associated with public safety, community development, cultural heritage, community service, environment, and economic development. These community leaders provide valuable assistance to our community and serve as role models that can inspire volunteerism and civic virtues.
1.1.6 Key policy elements – There are five key policy elements required for optimizing the investment and historic contribution value of City monuments, memorials, or public art:
- Ownership and Operation – The City’s heritage, character, and common history preservation is a shared responsibility between government, the public, and the private sector. This policy document is intended to organize and drive that shared responsibility. - Regulation – To avoid confusion, assign responsibilities, prioritize historic contributions, promote the most strident events, showcase what makes the City unique and important, and organize the Agenda Item No. 08 Page 9 of 28 CC Agenda 12-01-2025
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disciplined processes that deliver those results, all efforts must be regulated. Additionally, a representative object or structure bears a cost burden in both implementation, upkeep maintenance, and restoration. Ignorance of those costs, or obscure ownership of those costs during the selection process, increases the probability of embarrassing neglect and negates the intended purpose of the object. And finally, consideration of object location and expansion for future memorials must also be addressed. This policy document is intended to package and streamline all those elements under a comprehensive and complete unified planning strategy. - Incentives (disincentives) – Aligned with City Strategic Initiatives, Community Development Plans, and Economic Developments plans, through the strategic selection of future site locations and historic/cultural preservation value thresholds, all development plans will indirectly benefit and could potentially induce private investment. This policy document is intended to integrate City strategy components into its incentive (disincentive) approach. - Establishment, Allocation, and Enforcement of Property Rights – Although this policy document is primarily intended to establish and allocate heritage objects on public lands, private activities on private property must also be considered if the public can visually experience the object from public commons. This policy document is intended to offer standards and guidance in consideration of private property rights too.
- Information – Public information originates with the nomination and selection process and then will be used to solicit public comment to help inform the recommendation and approval process.
Following approval, public information will prepare the public for groundbreaking and opening events. Frequent communications through multiple channels will remind the public of the historic event represented by the object and will encourage future patronage and connection to the historic event and people. This policy document is intended to offer strategic communication standards and guidance to enhance public support and connection.
1.2 Key Roles and Responsibilities
1.2.1 City Manager – The City Manager has overall responsibility for policy currency and process integrity. The City Manager will also assure budget allocation is secured for upkeep and restoration requirements.
1.2.2 City Council – The City Council has final approval authority for historic preservation and heritage projects, including cost, design guidelines and specifications, and criteria adherence.
1.2.3 Recreation and Community Services Manager – The Recreation and Community Services Manager has responsibility for fielding project and naming requests, certifying nominee eligibility, validating nominee record, grants applications, and coordinating with Port Hueneme Citizen Advisory Commission for nominee recommendation advancement to the public and City Council.
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heritage projects. Their review will produce a recommendation to either proceed or terminate the application.
1.2.5 City Clerk – The City Clerk is responsible for advancing an Advisory Commission recommendation to proceed through the deliberative process of public comment and City Council action. The City Clerk will also be responsible for coordination of State Historic registry is applicable.
1.2.6 Public – The public is encouraged to participate in this process through nominations, public comment, sponsorship, donations, and patronage.
1.3 Historic Preservation and Heritage Goals and Objectives
1.3.1 Given limited space and resources, provide equitable treatment to historically significant people and events through judicious use of property and facilities according to their relative value contribution to City, County, State, or National history.
1.3.2 Encourage and accommodate Public participation in the process of connecting City history to the present and the future, through open and transparent history preservation and heritage project development and execution.
1.3.3 Fully consider and be mindful of the impact to community and economic development that that this program has the potential to create.
1.3.4 Once erected, these important projects must be maintained, restored when needed, promoted, and celebrated in a manner suitable to the honor and prestige originally intended.
Section 2 – Property, Facilities, Equipment, and Events
2.1 City Owned Public Property
2.1.1 Parks and Park Equipment – Based on visitor patronage and/or size, City Parks are ranked in descending dignity value as follows:
1. Hueneme Beach Park: 50-acre park with beach and ocean access, barbecue pits, flag plaza, Flight 261 Memorial, paid parking, picnic areas, public restrooms, sand volleyball courts, snack bar building, restaurant, and walking paths
2. Bubbling Springs: 21-acre community park with children’s play equipment, picnic sites, barbecue pits, public restrooms, 2-3 hard ball fields, one T-ball field, concession building
3. Bubbling Springs Corridor: 7-acre pathway system along drainage channel that opens to Hueneme Beach Park.
4. Moranda Park: 8-acre park with two basketball courts, 2 softball fields, 6 tennis courts, 5 pickle ball courts, children’s play equipment, multi-purpose building, public rest rooms
5. Bolker Park: 4-acre neighborhood park with children’s play equipment and picnic tables
6. Dewar Park: Mini park with landscaped seating and small plaza.
7. Wene’mu Park: Mini park with turf/landscaping, seating and a small walking path.
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2.1.2 Facilities – Based on public visibility, patronage, and access, City Facilities are ranked in descending dignity value as follows:
1. Pier: 1,250 ft over the beach and ocean extension for viewing and fishing.
2. Port Hueneme Lighthouse and Promenade: Historic lighthouse from 1941.
3. Community Center (Orvene S. Carpenter): Multipurpose event and classroom facility.
4. Port Hueneme Historical Society Museum: Ventura County Landmark #32.
5. Port Hueneme Library (Ray D. Preuter): 15,064 square ft multipurpose library.
6. City Hall: Police Department, Administration, and City Council
7. Public Works: Public works administration and maintenance yard.
8. Housing Annex: Housing administration and storage.
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2.2 City Events
2.2.1 Current and Future Events- The most persistent and well-known City event is the Annual Beach Festival. Additional future events may be eligible for historic preservation or heritage connections through this policy as well.
Section 3 – Naming or Renaming Requirements
3.1 General Criteria
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that great care be applied during the naming process due diligence phase in order to preclude this from happening in the future.
3.1.2 Private Funding – The donation of property or facilities, or any funds provided for acquisition, renovation, or maintenance of property or facilities, shall not constitute a City obligation to name the property or facility after an individual, family, or organization.
3.1.3 Cost Assignment and Responsibility – Assuming Council approval, all costs including staff time, labor, and materials associated with the installation of plaques, monuments, memorials, art and/or the replacement of signs resulting from this policy will be borne by the individual, group, or organization sponsoring the request. Financial consideration for maintenance, upkeep, and restoration of historic and heritage preservation objects, is also a precondition of project approval and execution.
3.1.4 City Sponsored Projects – The City will sponsor and fund no more than one historic preservation and heritage project annually. These projects will be dedicated to former City Elected Officials, former City Employees, and standout Community Service Leaders who have demonstrated sustained extraordinary service and leadership in support of community heritage, economic development, or environmental stewardship. The memorial object will be limited to a standard 3D bronze relief/portrait plaque mounted on a standard concrete or rock stanchion. Inscriptions will specify the time of service and the most significant contribution they are being recognized for. The placement location will be limited to the Bubbling Springs corridor walkway between Moranda Park and Surfside Drive or the Beach Park walkway between the pier and Ventura Road promenade.
Exceptions to this standard will require unanimous City Council approval.
3.1.5 City Sponsored Events – Any City sponsored event may be used to promote cultural heritage or city history by including a properly approved dedication name in dedication branding, marketing material, and themes. The event should also consider honoree rotations to optimize historic connection to newer residents and visitors.
3.1.6 Installation of Approved Items – All projects must be compliant with state and local laws and all permitting requirements must be satisfied prior to project start.
3.2 Special Criteria
3.2.1 Renaming Special Consideration - Renaming a property or facility, except for clear and valid negative image issues, must not be taken lightly. Advocates must provide compelling justification for such a change considering the historic significance and costs associated with renaming. As such, a thorough study is required to execute such a change and a unanimous Council vote would be preferred. Furthermore, the City will only consider renaming to commemorate a person or persons, posthumously, when the person or persons have a made a major, overriding contribution and whose distinctions are as yet unrecognized.
3.2.2 Street Renaming Special Consideration - It is the intent of this policy to prohibit, except under extraordinary circumstances, the renaming of City streets. As such, written approval by 66% of effected property owners is required and a super majority (4-1) City Council vote is preferred.
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Effected property owners are defined as houses or businesses that use the street name in their address or for streets that connect with adjacent jurisdictions.
Section 4 – Standards, Process, and Procedure
4.1 Naming of City-Owned Public Buildings and Properties (other than Parks and Park Facilities)
4.1.1 Basic Naming Standard - The City will choose names for public buildings and properties owned by the City of Port Hueneme based on the building’s relationship to any of the following criteria:
- Neighborhood, geographic, ethnic or cultural history, or common usage identification - Building or property’s purpose
- A natural or geographic feature
- An historical figure or place
- An individual, living or deceased, who has made a significant land, building, or monetary contribution to the city for the building or property to be named - An individual, living or deceased, who has contributed outstanding civic service to the city, and, if deceased, has been so for a period of at least one year, unless the nomination occurred prior to passing
- An individual that made lasting and significant contributions to the protection of natural or cultural resources
- An individual that made substantial contributions to the betterment of a specific facility or park - An individual that made substantial contributions to the advancement of commensurate types of recreational opportunities
- An individual directly responsible for a significant economic development or redevelopment activity
- An individual directly responsible for a significant quality of life improvement - An individual who has volunteered 10 or more years to community service
4.1.2 Interior Features - The interior features of a City-owned building may be named separately from the main building subject to standard naming procedures.
4.1.3 Sunset Naming - Designation of name shall not prohibit the renaming of the building or property at a future date, or the designation of a sunset for the name at the time of approval. Name changes shall be subject to both standard and special criteria.
4.1.4 Initiation – In order to be considered, nominations must be submitted through the Recreation and Community Services Division using enclosure (2) nomination and application form.
4.1.5 Staff Screening – The Recreation and Community Services Division will review the application for completeness, accuracy, and criteria thresholds and then forward the application with recommendation and justification for either denial or further processing to the Deputy City Manager. The Deputy City Manager will validate the initial application disposition and forward to the Citizen Advisory Commission for processing.
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such an action, the Citizen Advisory Commission will also confirm that all costs associated with the action are accounted for. With both conditions satisfied, the Citizen Advisory Commission will forward a recommendation to the Deputy City Manager for City Council action and the applicant will be notified. If either condition is not met, the process will be terminated, and the applicant will be notified.
4.1.7 Public Comment – The Deputy City Manager will coordinate staff reports and public comment options in advance of a City Council Action.
4.1.8 City Council Action – The City Council will vote to approve Citizen Advisory Commission recommendation, subject to public comment contributions. Although not required, the historic preservation and heritage value is enhanced through unanimous City Council approval.
4.2 Naming of City-Owned Parks and Park Facilities
4.2.1 Basic Naming Standard - If a new park or park facility is created, a working name for a park or park facility will be assigned by the City Recreation and Community Services Division at the time of property acquisition or property repurposing. Suggested names will be historical, geographical, or the name of a boundary street. A permanent name for the park or park facility will be assigned at the time of the approval of the interim use and management plan or final park development plan, whichever occurs first. In naming parks and park facilities, consideration shall be primarily given to:
- Neighborhood, boundary roads, or common usage identifications - A natural or geographic feature
- Significant historical events or cultural attributes
- A historical figure
- A name chosen by an individual (living or deceased) who has made a significant land and/or monetary contribution to the park system
- An individual who has contributed outstanding service to the City or has been instrumental in acquiring or developing parks properties and who has been deceased for a period of at least one year
- Organizations having contributed to and influenced the betterment of the City - Parks and park facilities shall not ordinarily be named for living persons unless they have stipulated the name as a condition of donation or unless the park or park facility is part of a regional facility that is named in conjunction with other governmental entities
4.2.2 Initiation – Suggestions for parks or park facilities names shall be solicited from organizations, neighborhood residents, individuals and the media. All suggestions, solicited or not, shall be acknowledged and recorded for consideration by the Recreation and Community Services Division.
The Recreation and Community Services Division shall host a community meeting to provide an opportunity for public comment on name recommendations. The Recreation and Community Services Division shall wait at least one year between receipt of a name proposal related to a current event before final recommendation of that name.
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Deputy City Manager. The Deputy City Manager will validate the list and forward to the Citizen Advisory Commission for processing.
4.2.4 Citizen Advisory Commission Screening– The Citizen Advisory Commission will conduct a comprehensive review of naming recommendations and make a selection. The Citizen Advisory Commission will also confirm that all costs associated with the action are accounted for. With both conditions satisfied, the Citizen Advisory Commission will forward a recommendation to the Deputy City Manager for City Council action. If either condition is not met, the process will be terminated, and the public will be notified.
4.2.5 Public Comment – The Deputy City Manager will coordinate staff reports and public comment options in advance of a City Council Action.
4.2.6 City Council Action – The City Council will discuss and vote to approve Citizen Advisory Commission recommendation. Although not required, the historic preservation and heritage value is enhanced through unanimous City Council approval.
4.3 Monuments, Memorials, Public Art, and other objects within City-Owned Property and Facilities.
4.3.1 Initiation – Any individual, organization, or group may apply for the establishment of historic preservation and heritage objects using enclosure (2) nomination and application form.
Note: The applicant must be prepared to fund all project costs to include maintenance and restoration. The object design and size must be consistent with assigned location public safety requirements, design themes, and location value precedent.
4.3.2 Recommendation Process and Procedure – Staff and Citizen Advisory screening and recommendations will be identical to section 4.1 Naming of City-Owned Public Buildings and Properties procedures.
4.3.3 Approval Process and Procedure – Public comment and City Council approval will be identical to section 4.1 Naming of City-Owned Public Buildings and Properties procedures.
4.4 Monuments, Memorials, Public Art, and other objects within Privately-Owned Property and Facilities.
4.3.1 Initiation – Any individual, organization, or group must apply for the establishment of any object using enclosure (2) nomination and application form, if the public can visually experience the object from public commons.
Note: The applicant must be prepared to fund all project costs to include maintenance and restoration. The object design and size must be consistent with assigned location public safety requirements, design themes, and location contribution value precedent.
4.3.2 Recommendation Process and Procedure – Staff and Citizen Advisory screening and recommendations will be identical to section 4.1 Naming of City-Owned Public Buildings and Properties procedures.
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4.3.3 Approval Process and Procedure – Public comment and City Council approval will be identical to section 4.1 Naming of City-Owned Public Buildings and Properties procedures.
4.5 City Event Naming
4.5.1 Initiation, Screening and Approval – Any City sponsored event may be used to promote cultural heritage or city history by including a properly approved dedication name in dedication branding, marketing material, and themes. The event should also consider honoree rotations to optimize historic connection to newer residents and visitors. Initiation, screening, recommendations, public comment and City Council approval will be identical to section 4.2 Naming of City-Owned Parks and Park Facilities procedures.
Section 5 – Annual Hueneme Hero Award
5.1 Hueneme Hero Award Standards
5.1.1 Overview and Significance – There is extreme value in recognizing recent individuals and organizations that make extraordinary community contributions associated with public safety, community development, cultural heritage, community service, environment, and economic development. These community leaders provide valuable assistance to our community and serve as role models that can inspire volunteerism and civic virtues. It also serves to connect historic heroes and heritage to the present.
5.1.2 Community Contribution Evaluation Period – Nominee contributions must have occurred between 1 May March and 2830 February April of the year preceding the award presentation.
5.1.3 Nomination Submission Period – Nominations must be submitted by 15 March June following the evaluation period.
5.1.4 Award Presentation – Award recognition and presentation will occur during the Annual Beach Festival.
5.1.5 Nature of Award - The award will consist of a City proclamation and citation, a City Hall lobby framed portrait with award branding, and the name inscribed on a perpetual Hero bronze plaque.
There is nothing that would preclude multiple awardsNo more than one individual and/or one organization may receive the award in a given year..
5.1.6 Award Grandfathering – Since this award was established in July 2020, considerations for the past five years will be considered. Beyond that, other options in this policy document should be considered.
5.1.7 Public Service Announcement and Community Engagement – All communication tools should be used in a timely and consistent manner to encourage participation, nominate deserving candidates, and promote community service.
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5.2 Hueneme Hero Award Process and Procedures
5.2.1 Initiation – Nominations from organizations, corporations, residents, individuals and the media are all acceptable, assuming they occur within the acceptance window and are associated with the period under review. Enclosure (2) Nomination and Application Form must be used for submittals. This form should be used to articulate the type and frequency of the community contribution as well as the impact it has had on the Port Hueneme community.
5.2.2 Staff Screening – The Recreation and Community Services Division will review candidate names for criteria thresholds and then forward a recommendation list for further processing to the Deputy City Manager. The Deputy City Manager will validate the list and forward to the Citizen Advisory Commission for processing.
5.2.3 Citizen Advisory Commission Screening – The Citizen Advisory Commission will conduct a comprehensive review of award recommendations and make a selection. The Citizen Advisory Commission will forward a recommendation, consisting of no more than one individual and/or one organization, to the Deputy City Manager for City Council action.
5.2.4 Public Comment – The Deputy City Manager will coordinate staff reports and public comment options in advance of a City Council Action.
5.2.5 City Council Action – The City Council will vote to approve Citizen Advisory Commission recommendation. Although not required, the historic preservation and heritage value is enhanced through unanimous City Council approval.
Section 6 – Recognition of Centenarians
6.1 Centenarian Recognition Purpose and Process
6.1.1 Overview and Significance – Recognizing centenarians fosters a sense of community pride, celebrates longevity, and honors residents who have contributed to the history and culture of Port Hueneme. Centenarians serve as living links to the past, offering a personal and enduring connection to the City’s evolution, values, and community identity. This recognition program highlights their significance through formal and public honors.
6.1.2 Nomination Submission Period – Nominations will be received on a rolling basis as qualifying applications are received and verified, allowing flexibility and timeliness in celebrating each centenarian's milestone.
6.1.3 Nature of Recognition - The award will consist of a City proclamation recognizing the nominee’s 100th birthday. If desired, the centenarian will also be recognized at a City Council meeting and/or have their information included in the City’s monthly newsletter and social media platforms.
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6.1.4 Eligibility Criteria – Nominees must have reached the age of 100 at the time of proposed recognition. Eligible individuals must currently reside in Port Hueneme or have spent the majority of their lives as residents. Nominations may be submitted by the centenarian, a family member, or a representative.
6.1.5 Application Submission – A completed Centenarian Recognition Program application form must be submitted to the City Manager’s office (CMO) at least 30 days prior to the issuance of the proclamation.
An application form, which serves as an attachment to this Policy and will be available on the City’s website is available to interested parties. After review by the CMO, qualifying nominee’s will be recognized pursuant to Section 6.1.3 above.
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Steps for Establishing a Memorial
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Determine Project Size,
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Steps for California Historical Resource Registration
Evaluate Designation
Criteria
http://ohp.parks.ca.gov
Checklist and DPR 523
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List of Port Hueneme Historic Preservation and Heritage Objects and Sites Reference #
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DATE: December 1, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: James Vega, City Manager
SUBJECT: COUNCIL REQUEST FOR INFORMATION TO CONSIDER A LANDLORD
HARASSMENT ORDINANCE
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council receive the information regarding landlord harassment ordinances requested at the August 18, 2025, meeting, and provide direction as desired.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
On August 18, 2025, Councilmember Hernandez requested an item to be added to a future Council agenda to receive information and consider a landlord harassment ordinance. The City Council unanimously agreed to schedule the item on a future agenda.
Specific actions were not identified so staff has prepared some basic information on landlord harassment laws and state laws that exist to address these issues.
Current state law exists under the California Civil Code which prohibits landlords from interfering with their tenant’s peaceful enjoyment of a rental property. Typically, this means that it is illegal for a landlord to use threats, fraud, or intimidation to force a tenant to leave. Additionally, there is a legal requirement that landlords provide at least 24 hours’ written notice before entering a unit, except in emergencies. State law also exists to prohibit retaliation. For example, if you report a serious habitability issue, such as mold, your landlord cannot legally evict you for simply reporting that issue.
These protections exist under state law, and a tenant has the ability to sue their landlord if they believe their rights under these laws have been violated.
Some cities such as Oxnard, Santa Monica, Oakland, and Los Angeles have adopted their own anti-harassment ordinances. Oxnard, who adopted their own standards in April of 2025, noted at that time that state law already addresses many of the issues, however adopting the standard gave Oxnard the ability to enforce those standards at the City level.
Enforcing these efforts is typically costly. Oxnard allocated $500,000 to hire a partially dedicated city attorney and an investigator to enforce these issues. A copy of their ordinance is included as Attachment A.
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Landlord Harassment
December 1, 2025
Since landlord-tenant issues involve disputes between private parties, and most cities (particularly medium or small sized cities) do not have resources or staff experts in these types of matters, most do not expend taxpayer dollars to investigate and enforce these existing laws on one party’s behalf. However, there are existing resources available to community members, such as Interface 2-1-1, who provides information to residents about Tenant Rights and can connect residents with counseling or legal assistance services.
This matter was placed on the agenda at a Councilmembers request. Drafting a landlord harassment ordinance would require significant use of staff and/or City Attorney time.
Staff has not performed significant analysis on this matter. This item is intended to allow City Council the opportunity to determine whether to request staff and/or City Attorney perform additional analysis and schedule a future agenda item on this matter.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Costs of administering this type of program are estimated at $500,000 per year.
These costs are not included in the adopted budget, and staff would require direction regarding reductions in other areas to include funding for this type of program.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Oxnard Harassment Ordinance
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ARTICLE III. TENANT ANTI-HARASSMENT PROTECTIONS
SEC. 27-40. TENANT HARASSMENT PROHIBITED.
No person renting out residential real property, including the owner of such real property or the owner's agent, property manager or representative, or master tenant renting to a subtenant shall, with respect to property used as a residential rental unit under any rental agreement or other tenancy or estate at will, however created, engage in harassment of any tenant of a residential rental housing unit.
(Ord. No. 3057)
SEC. 27-41. DEFINITIONS.
For the purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:
(A) HOUSING SERVICE - Housing services include, but are not limited to, hot and cold water, heat, electricity, gas, refrigeration, elevator service, window shades and screens, storage, kitchen, bath and laundry facilities and privileges, janitor services, refuse removal, furnishings, telephone, parking, effective waterproofing and weather protection, painting, and any other benefit privilege or facility that has been provided by the landlord to the tenant with use or occupancy of any rental housing unit. Services to a rental housing unit shall include a proportionate part of services provided to common facilities of the building in which the rental housing unit is contained. (B) OWNER - An owner, lessor, sublessor, or any other person entitled to receive rent for the use and occupancy of any rental housing unit, or an agent, representative or successor of any of the foregoing. (C) RENTAL HOUSING AGREEMENT - An agreement, oral or written or implied, between a landlord and tenant for use or occupancy of residential real property.
(D) TENANT - A tenant, subtenant, lessee, sublessee or any other person entitled under the terms of a rental housing agreement to the use or occupancy of any rental housing unit. (Ord. No. 3057)
SEC. 27-42. PROHIBITION OF TENANT HARASSMENT.
(A) Forms of harassment prohibited include, but are not limited to, the following conduct done with an intent to vex, annoy, injure, or intimidate a tenant:
(1) A reduction or elimination of housing services as the term "housing service" is defined in this article. (2) A reduction of maintenance or failure to perform and timely complete necessary repairs or maintenance as set forth by contract or by State, county or local housing, health or safety laws. (3) Abusing the right of access into a rental housing unit as established and limited by Cal. Civil Code, Section 1954.
This includes:
(a) Entries for pretextual inspections that are not related to necessary repairs or services; (b) Entries or notices to enter that are excessive in number in violation of Cal. Civil Code, Section 1954; (c) Entries that improperly target certain tenants or are used to collect evidence against the tenant for the purpose of finding a reason to terminate the tenant's tenancy;
(d) Entries that interfere with a tenant's right to privacy, including, but not limited to, entering or photographing portions of a rental housing unit that are beyond the scope of a lawful entry or inspection; or (e) Entries outside of normal business hours, which are defined as 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, Saturdays 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., except in cases of emergency or when the tenant has abandoned or surrendered the premises, entry may not be made during other than normal business hours unless the tenant consents to an entry during other than normal business hours at the time of entry;
(f) Entries beyond the scope of an otherwise lawful entry. (4) Engaging in abusive conduct toward a tenant through the use of words which are offensive and inherently likely to provoke an immediate violent reaction.
(5) Enticing a tenant to vacate a rental housing unit through an intentional misrepresentation(s) or the concealment of a material fact.
(6) Threatening a tenant, by word or gesture, with physical harm. (7) Misrepresenting to a tenant that the tenant is required to vacate a rental housing unit. (8) Failing to exercise due diligence in performing and completing repairs to a rental housing unit after obtaining possession of the unit for the purpose of performing the repairs.
Attachment A
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(9) Engaging in an activity prohibited by federal, state or local law which prohibits housing discrimination on any basis including but not limited to sexual orientation, race, color, sex, ancestry, ethnic origin, national origin, religion, age, marital status, familial status, parenthood, pregnancy, disability, medical condition, occupancy by a minor child, or citizenship. (10) Threatening to terminate a tenancy, recover possession of a rental unit, or evict a tenant from a rental unit without a proper factual and legal basis. This subsection shall not apply to communications and conduct that are made in connection with actual pending litigation or litigation preparation, including any communications and conduct subject to Cal.
Civil Code, Section 47 in conjunction with the "good faith" requirements stated in Action Apartment Assn., Inc. v. City of Santa Monica (2007) 41 Cal. 4th 1232.
(11) Engaging in any act or omission which interferes with the tenant's right to use and enjoy the rental unit. (12) Refusing to acknowledge or accept receipt of lawful rent payments as set forth in the lease agreement or as established by the usual practice of the parties.
(13) Engaging in any act or omission constituting a disturbance of a tenant's possession of rental premises, whereby the premises are rendered unfit for occupancy, or the tenant is deprived of the beneficial enjoyment of the premises. (14) Engaging in construction or renovations at a property that creates conditions designed to encourage any tenant to vacate their rental unit.
(15) Prohibiting entry by the tenant into a tenant's unit absent a judicial order permitting repossession by the landlord. (16) Inquiring as to the immigration or citizenship status of a tenant, prospective additional tenant, occupant, or prospective additional occupant of a rental unit, or requiring any of these people to make any statement, representation, or certification concerning their immigration or citizenship status, or disclosing or threatening to disclose to any person or entity information regarding the immigration or citizenship status of any of the foregoing individuals. (17) Interfering with a tenant's right to privacy, including, but not limited to, using cameras to view the interior of a tenant's rental unit, requesting information regarding residency or citizenship status, or requesting a social security number, except as authorized by law.
(18) Retaliating, threatening, or interfering with tenant organizing activities, including forming or participating in tenant associations or unions, or for engaging in other political activities. (19) Retaliating against or threatening a tenant for inquiring with, or seeking assistance from, a government or social services agency.
(B) The conduct described in subsection (A) of this section shall not include conduct intended to communicate ideas or beliefs to the public at large which has only an incidental effect upon a person or persons. (Ord. No. 3057)
SEC. 27-43. PENALTIES.
(A) Criminal prosecution. Violation of this article is a misdemeanor and may be prosecuted as such by the city. Upon conviction, any violator shall be punished by a fine of not greater than $1,000 or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (B) Civil action for damages. Any person, including the city, may enforce the provisions of this article by means of a civil action. Any person or entity violating any of the provisions of this article is liable for each and every such offense for actual damages suffered by the aggrieved party, or for statutory damages in the sum of $10,000, whichever is greater, and for punitive damages, and shall be liable for attorneys' fees and costs. Any person or entity violating any of the provisions of this section is liable for additional statutory damages in the sum of $5,000 for each and every such offense if the aggrieved party is a senior citizen or disabled tenant when any of the harassing conduct occurred. (C) Injunctive relief. Any person who commits an act, proposes to commit an act, or engages in any pattern and practice which violates this article may be enjoined therefrom by any court of competent jurisdiction. An action for injunction under this subsection may be brought by an aggrieved person, by the city attorney, or by any person or entity who will fairly and adequately represent the interest harmed tenant or tenants. (D) Remedies not exclusive. The remedies provided in this article are not exclusive, and nothing in this section shall preclude any person from seeking any other remedies, penalties or procedures provided by law. (Ord. No. 3057)
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DATE: December 1, 2025
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: James Vega, City Manager
Georgianna N. Alvarez, City Clerk
SUBJECT: FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUEST
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council receive the following future agenda item request and provide direction on whether to schedule the item for a future meeting:
1. Request: SUBMITTED BY: Mayor Pro Tem Lopez; ITEM: Presentation by Ventura County Public Works on stormwater runoff and how all agencies involved in water runoff collaborate interagency; STAFF TIME/COST ESTIMATE: Staff time for coordination and facilitation of presentation. There is no cost associated with this presentation.
BACKGROUND/ANALYSIS:
On October 20, 2025, the City Council approved a process to consider future agenda item requests by requiring each City Councilmember to provide a written explanation of the request one week prior to the City Council meeting. This will allow the Council to receive a clear, written explanation, and to be prepared to discuss whether or not to schedule the item, while also improving clarity for staff and transparency to the community.
Some key points to consider while determining whether to schedule items include:
The Council’s role is to set policy. Requested agenda items should focus on policy matters. Items that are administrative, operational, or outside the City’s authority should be referred to staff.
Factors for Council to consider when considering such requests include:
1. Is this under the Council’s authority?
(Is it a policy matter, not just administrative?)
2. Does this align with the City’s strategic goals or priorities?
3. Is Council action, direction, or a decision needed?
4. Is there a clear purpose or expected outcome?
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Future Agenda Item Request
December 1, 2025
6. Do I have enough background information or context to support it?
7. Is this the right time to bring it forward?
(Or are there other pending items that should be resolved first.)
8. Does this request require significant staff time, resources, or legal review? (Is the value worth the cost?)
FISCAL IMPACT:
Estimated costs and staff resources are noted for each item above.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Primary Strategic Pillar(s) and Initiative(s):
Optimal Levels of Service for Residents and Businesses
• Increase communication, outreach and proactive engagement of all members of our population
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Request No. 1 Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez
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• Please see policy for submittal requirements.
Request From: Request Date:
Requested Meeting Date:
Deadlines Associated with this Agenda Item:
Description of Agenda Item (need detailed information):
Recommended Motion (i.e. action you want Council to take, or are you just presenting information, etc.):
Notes/Questions:
Please Submit to:
PORT HUENEME CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM & REQUEST FORM
Jess Lopez 11/24/2025 1 DEC 2025 N/A
Understanding Water Runoff: A Deep Dive into Ventura County's Drainage System and Agency Collaboration
I make a motion to have Ventura County Public Works brief the City Council on stormwater runoff and on how all agencies involved in water runoff collaborate interagency.
Education & Collaboration
To promote informed governance and public awareness, this presentation will examine the multi-jurisdictional framework responsible for stormwater runoff in Ventura County channels in the city of Port Hueneme. They should illustrate how the physical drainage infrastructure is engineered, from street inlets to final discharge points into the ocean. The session will explicitly identify the various agencies—including flood control districts, municipalities, and regulatory bodies—that collaborate to ensure adequate water conveyance to the ocean.
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Attachment A
Request No. 1 Submitted by Mayor Pro Tem Lopez