CC Regular Meeting Agenda – February 17, 2026, Page 1 of 4 Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
5:30 PM Closed Session | 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
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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 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 shall be no more than 500 words and are subject to the California Public Records Act. Written comments should be submitted to the City Clerk by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council meeting by email or directly to the City Clerk’s Office. Email [email protected] and enter “City Council Public Comment” in the Subject line (include agenda item number if applicable). Mail or drop off written comments to the City Clerk’s Office located at 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. Please clearly mark envelope with “City Council 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]. * 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 CC Regular Meeting Agenda – February 17, 2026, Page 2 of 4 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. 5:30 PM – CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Steven A. Gama, Jess Lopez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tem: Laura D.
Hernandez; and Mayor: Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
The Council will hear closed session public comments for a maximum of 10 minutes. 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.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
With respect to every item of business to be discussed in CLOSED SESSION, pursuant to the California Government Code:
A. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code Section 54956.8.
Property: 700 East Port Hueneme Road, Port Hueneme California Agency Negotiator(s): James Vega, City Manager; Paul Early, City Attorney Negotiating Parties: Red Mule Group LLC
Under Negotiation: Price and terms of Payment.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
CC Regular Meeting Agenda – February 17, 2026, Page 3 of 4 6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Steven A. Gama, Jess Lopez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tem: Laura D.
Hernandez; and Mayor: Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Gama
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
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 February 17, 2026.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
PRESENTATIONS
A. 2025 STATE OF THE REGION REPORT PRESENTED BY VENTURA COUNTY CIVIC
ALLIANCE
B. MOTHER LANGUAGE DAY PROCLAMATION
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.
1. MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve the February 2, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Recommendation: Receive and file the City’s register of disbursements for the period of January 16, 2026 through February 2, 2026.
3. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 3987.1 OF ARTICLE III CHAPTER 12 OF THE PORT HUENEME MUNICIPAL CODE TO
REDUCE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF COMMERCIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES
ALLOWED IN THE CITY
Recommendation: Read, by title only, waiving further reading, and adopt, an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, amending Section 3987.1 of Article III Chapter 12 of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code to amend the maximum number of cannabis businesses permitted to operate in the City of Port Hueneme”.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
4. INTRODUCTION OF ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING JOB ORDER CONTRACTING (JOC)
AND JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT AUTHORITY
Recommendation: 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, California, authorizing the use of Job Order Contracting (JOC) as an alternative public works project delivery method and establishing procedures and limitations of the City of Port Hueneme Municipal Code and adding section 2575 “Job Order Contracts”.
BUSINESS ITEMS
5. VETERANS BANNER PROGRAM
Recommendation: Receive a proposal from the Veterans Advisory Ad Hoc Committee and/or REACH regarding a Veterans Banner Program, and consider adopting a Resolution approving the creation of a Veterans Banner Program and approving a donation from REACH
6. ACCEPT DESIGN FOR CITY HALL AND MORANDA PARK TURNKEY TURF REMOVAL
PROJECT
Recommendation: Accept and approve the design concept for the turf removal project in partnership with Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) for the Turnkey Turf Transformation Program (Program).
7. REVIEW OF CITY OF PORT HUENEME LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM
Recommendation: Review the City’s Legislative Platform, consider amendments and adopt a revised document that will provide guidance and allow staff to advocate for City programs and priorities in the coming year.
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8. 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 Lopez; ITEM: “Spring Clean” Community Cleanup Project proposal; STAFF TIME/COST ESTIMATE:
$5,000.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council will adjourn to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 2, 2026, 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).