CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 2. 2026
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Councilmember Perez led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers: Steven A. Gama, Jess Lopez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tern: Laura D.
Hernandez; Mayor: Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: None
INSPIRATION
Given by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez noted that written public comments had been received and were provided to the City Council prior to this meeting. In addition, the comments were 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:
• Peter Dixon
• Greg Ross
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of February 2, 2026.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
PRESENTATIONS
A. WORLD WETLANDS DAY PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Gama read a proclamation recognizing February 2, 2026, as World Wetlands Day, encouraged all to value and steward our wetlands, and presented the proclamations to Coastal Keepers.
B. BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Lopez read a proclamation recognizing February 2026, as “Black History Month,” and invited the community to celebrate the diversity, culture, and traditions of our community.
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RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
At 6:57 p.m., Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed the City Council Meeting to convene the Housing Authority meeting.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 6:58 p.m., following the adjournment of the Housing Authority meeting, Mayor McQueenLegohn reconvened the City Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment: None.
Councilmember Lopez requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 4 for discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 4, and approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 3 and 5, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
City Council:
1. MINUTES
Approved the January 20, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of January 6, 2026 through January 15, 2026.
3. TREASURER’S QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT
Received and filed the December 31, 2025 Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report as presented.
RATIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES AND APPROVAL OF AN APPROPRIATION FOR
EMERGENCY REPAIRS AT PLEASANT VALLEY LIFT STATION
1. Ratified expenditures in the amount of $89,607.08 for emergency lift station repair; and
2. Approved an appropriation of $89,608 from the Wastewater Operations Fund to cover costs for the emergency repairs at Pleasant Valley Lift Station.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
4. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A TWO-YEAR AGREEMENT WITH TWO ONE-YEAR OPTIONS WITH ALEXANDER’S CONTRACT SERVICES. INC. FOR CITYWIDE METER
READING SERVICES
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, for a term of two years with two one-year options with Alexander’s Contract Services, Inc., for citywide water meter reading services, in an annual base amount not to exceed $107,352.00. The agreement would include a 10 percent contingency for additional meters added during the contract period, for a total annual amount not to exceed $118,087.20.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - February 2, 2026, Page 2 of 6 Water General Manager Dennis Martinez answered clarifying questions. City Manager James Vega provided additional input.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 5, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6. INTRODCUTION OF ORDINANCE TO AMEND ARTICLE III. CHAPTER 12, SECTION 3987.1 OF THE PORT HUENEME MUNICIPAL CODE TO REDUCE THE MAXIMUM
NUMBER OF COMMERCIAL CANNBIS BUSINESSES ALLOWED IN THE CITY AND
FIND THE ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA
Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing and take testimonial and documentary evidence;
2. Close the public hearing and consider the evidence;
3. Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Port Hueneme to amend Article III, Chapter 12, Section 3987.1 of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code to reduce the maximum number of commercial cannabis businesses allowed to operate within the City of Port Hueneme;
4. Make a determination the project is exempt under CEQA; and 5, Take such additional, related, action that may be desirable.
City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez affirmed Proof of Publication and that a complete set of reports and exhibits were on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:17 p.m. There were no in person public comments. It was noted that one written public comment had been received prior to the meeting that was made available to the City Council and the public. The public hearing was closed at 7:17 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, to:
1. Introduce an Ordinance of the City of Port Hueneme to amend Article III, Chapter 12, Section 3987.1 of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code to reduce the maximum number of commercial cannabis businesses allowed to operate within the City of Port Hueneme; and
2. Make a determination the project is exempt under CEQA Discussion followed.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
BUSINESS ITEMS
7. OCEAN PROTECTION COUNCIL SB 1 SEA LEVEL RISE ADAPTION PLANNING GRANT (TRACK 1)
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - February 2, 2026, Page 3 of 6 Recommendation:
1. Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Authorizing the City’s Participation in the Ocean Protection Council SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program (Track 1), Ratifying Submittal of a Grant Application, Authorizing Execution of Grant Documents, and Authorizing Submittal of Future Related Grant Applications,” ratifying staff’s submittal of the City’s grant proposal on December 19, 2025, and authorizing the City Manager (or designee) to execute all grant-related documents if awarded; and
2. Authorize the City Public Works Director (or designee) to apply for and submit future grant applications that are consistent with the Ocean Protection Council SB 1 Program and other related coastal resilience/sea level rise planning and implementation grant opportunities, subject to City Manager approval and consistency with City Council priorities.
Public Works Director Fred Camarillo presented the report. Questions followed. There were no in person public comments. A written public comment had been received.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4567, a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Authorizing the City’s Participation in the Ocean Protection Council SB 1 Sea Level Rise Adaptation Planning Grant Program (Track 1), Ratifying Submittal of a Grant Application, Authorizing Execution of Grant Documents, and Authorizing Submittal of Future Related Grant Applications,” ratifying staff’s submittal of the City’s grant proposal on December 19, 2025, and authorizing the City Manager (or designee) to execute all grant-related documents if awarded; and
2. Authorize the City Public Works Director (or designee) to apply for and submit future grant applications that are consistent with the Ocean Protection Council SB 1 Program and other related coastal resilience/sea level rise planning and implementation grant opportunities, subject to City Manager approval and consistency with City Council priorities.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES; None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
8. REVIEW OF THE CITY COUNCIL POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL AND
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT
Recommendation: Consider the attached Policy and Procedures Manual, which includes language for City Council consideration based on feedback from City Council at the January 20, 2026, meeting, and adopt the attached resolution approving the Manual as modified.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, to adopt Resolution No. 4568, approving the Manual as modified. Discussion followed.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
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9. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO CITY/PORT COMMITTEE AND DISCUSSION OF
COMMITTEE GOALS
Recommendation: Continue this item until such time that the City receives and can review the proposal from the Port of Hueneme/Oxnard Harbor District to modify the Community Benefit Fund Process, and/or Joint Committee.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. City Attorney Paul Early provided additional input. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to continue this item until such time that the City receives and can review the proposal from the Port of Hueneme/Oxnard Harbor District to modify the Community Benefit Fund Process, and/or Joint Committee. Discussion followed.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES; Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT; None
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• Dredging Update - dredging complete and promenade is open • West Ventura County Business Alliance Partnership
• Sea Splash Color Dash 5K & Kids 1K and Free Health & Wellness Fair • Upcoming Council meeting topics
Questions followed.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Lopez:
• No reports.
Councilmember Gama:
• Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) meeting - Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary; co-stewardship opportunities; surfers point managed retreat
• Upcoming Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) meeting Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez:
• Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) meetings - update on Washington, D.C. trip preparations
• Potential white paper related to Washington, D.C. advocacy trips • Reported attendance at Ventura County Economic Development Association (VCEDA) Policy Committee meeting; press conference with Congresswoman Julia Brownley; World Wetlands Day event; informal Alaska Airlines Flight 261 Memorial ceremony • Upcoming Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) and Clean Power Alliance (CPA) meetings
• Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) meeting update • Western City Magazine article regarding Pacifica’s Local Coastal Plan • Channel Islands Site Authority - noted new General Manager Troy Brown CC Regular Meeting Minutes - February 2, 2026, Page 5 of 6 Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
• Noted attendance of regular meetings
• Attended press conference with Congresswoman Julia Brownley • RDP meeting update
• Participated in the Military Appreciation Dinner event • Thanked staff for birthday wishes
Councilmember Perez:
• Announced Port Hueneme Lions Club student speaker contest
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:17 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
jianna Nicole Al z, MMC, CPMC
City Clerk
Approved this 17*'' day of February, 2026:
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CITY OF PORT HUENEME
Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 2. 2026
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
At 6:57 p.m., Chair McQueen-Legohn called the Housing Authority meeting to order, immediately following the recess of the City Council meeting.
ROLL CALL
Present; Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members: Steven A. Gama, Jess Lopez, and Misty Perez; Vice Chair: Laura D. Hernandez; and Chair: Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: Port Hueneme Housing Authority Member Johnny Brown Vacant: One seat
PUBLIC COMMENT - None
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Member Lopez, seconded by Vice Chair Hernandez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 2, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0-0-1 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Brown
The Housing Authority;
1. MINUTES
Approved the December 1, 2025, Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of November 21,2025 through January 15, 2026.
BUSINESS ITEMS - None.
AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS & COMMENTS - None.
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ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING The Port Hueneme Housing Authority adjourned at 6:58 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for March 2, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
ha Nicole AAraffez, MMC, CPMC
Clerk
Approved this 2"'^ day of March, 2026:
Ma tha R. McQueen-Uecohn, Ch^r
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