CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 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. Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez 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 Councilmember Lopez
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Greg Ross
• Cynthia Duque on behalf of Gold Coast Transit District • Joey Jimenez
• Osvaldo Godina
• Bobby Martinez
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 March 2, 2026.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
PRESENTATIONS
A. TSUNAMI PREPAREDNESS WEEK PROCLAMATION
Police Chief Federico provided a brief overview and introduced Bill Boyd, Emergency Manager of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services. Councilmember Gama read a proclamation recognizing March 21 through March 29, 2026 as Tsunami Preparedness Week, and presented it to Emergency Manager Boyd.
B. NATIONAL WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Perez read a proclamation recognizing the month of March as National Women’s History Month.
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RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
At 7:03 p.m., Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed the City Council Meeting to convene the Housing Authority meeting.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 7:04 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. 2 for discussion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 2, and approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 and 3, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NQES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
City Council:
1. MINUTES
Approved the February 17, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
3. SECOND READING BY TITLE ONLY. WAIVING FURTHER READING. OF AN ORDINANCE OF “JOB ORDER CONTRACTS ADDING ARTICLE II. CHAPTER 6. PART G SECTION 2575 OF THE PORT HUENEME MUNICIPAL CODE
Adopted Ordinance No. 830, 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”.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Recommendation: Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of February 3, 2026 February 9, 2026.
City Manager James Vega and Public Works Director Fred Camarillo answered clarifying questions. City Manager James Vega indicated that he would provide Councilmember Lopez with information regarding the total project cost and would try to include historical context for multi-year projects in future updates.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 2, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
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BUSINESS ITEMS
4. AUTHORIZE CITYWIDE SPRING CLEANUP EVENT
Recommendation: Authorize staff to perform a citywide neighborhood cleanup event.
Public Works Director Fred Camarillo presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, to authorize staff to perform a citywide neighborhood cleanup event. Comments followed.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
5. VENTURA ROAD BICYCLE LANE SAFETY - OVERSIZED VEHICLES Recommendation: Receive this informational report on the Ventura Road bicycle lanes and direct staff to prepare oversized vehicle regulations and to consider potential additional improvements in future Capital Improvement Project plans.
Public Works Director Fred Camarillo provided a brief overview. Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer Charles Cable presented the report. Questions followed. City Manager James Vega indicated that he would provide the current related municipal code section to the Council. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, to receive the informational report on the Ventura Road bicycle lanes and direct staff to prepare oversized vehicle regulations and to consider potential additional improvements in future Capital Improvement Project plans. Discussion followed.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
6. CITY OF PORT HUENEME LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM COUNCIL REVISIONS Recommendation: Review its proposed revisions to the City’s Legislative Platform, which were developed pursuant to Council direction, and approve a revised document that will provide guidance and allow staff to advocate for City programs and priorities.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve the Legislative Platform as presented, that will provide guidance and allow staff to advocate for City programs and priorities. 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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7. JOINT USE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME AND OXNARD
UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the Joint Use agreement between the City of Port Hueneme and Oxnard Union High School District.
Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, to authorize the City Manager to execute the Joint Use agreement between the City of Port Hueneme and Oxnard Union High School District. Discussion followed.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
8. CITY COUNCIL APPOINTMENT TO CITY/PORT STANDING COMMITTEE AND
DISCUSSION OF COMMITTEE TASKS
Recommendation: Appoint two representatives to the City/Port Standing Committee and provide direction regarding desired tasks.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments. Discussion followed. Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, to appoint two representatives to the City/Port Standing Committee. Comments followed. Councilmember Lopez withdrew his motion.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Mayor McQueen-Legohn, to appoint Mayor McQueen-Legohn and Councilmember Perez as representatives to the City/Port Standing Committee.
An alternate motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to appoint Mayor McQueen-Legohn and Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez as representatives to the City/Port Standing Committee.
Alternate Motion failed 2-3, as follows:
AYES: Lopez, Hernandez
NOES: Gama, Perez, McQueen-Legohn; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None The original motion was considered
Motion passed 3-2, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Perez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: Lopez, Hernandez; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
Comments followed.
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• Movie Night with Port Hueneme Little League
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• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with West Ventura County Business Alliance • Congratulations to Police Dispatcher Nikki Scotti on receiving the Ventura County Law Enforcement Crisis Intervention Team - Officer of the Year Award • Congratulations to Police Officer Zach Frum on receiving the Sonny Horses 4 Kids - Sonny Horses 4 Heroes Award
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Lopez:
• Economic Development Coalition (EDC) meeting - Attended; shared information on a small business loan program with the City Manager and is considering a future agenda item for an EDC presentation to Council.
• Movie Night at Bubbling Springs Park - Acknowledged Parks & Recreation for hosting a successful event.
Councilmember Perez:
• No reports.
Councilmember Gama:
• Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) meeting - Attended; noted that recommendations were made but are not reportable at this time. • The Great Train Heist: The California SMART Taxpayer Rip-off - Noted many officials received a copy, encouraged others to read it, and expressed appreciation for City Manager James Vega’s fiscal guidance.
Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez:
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG), Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance (VCREA) meetings - Attended.
• VCREA - Reported the organization is transitioning to a new entity. • Many Mansions Bowl of Hope event - Attended.
• Southern California Edison’s (SCE) Advisory Committee meeting - Attended. • Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) Base meetings - Attended; noted ongoing meetings in preparation for the upcoming Washington, D.C. trip and requested a future agenda item. • E.O. Green Black History Month event - Attended.
• Gold Coast Transit District (GCTD) Oxnard Connects public hearing outreach meeting - Attended; encouraged all Councilmembers to attend due to potential impacts to Port Hueneme.
• Hazardous materials disposal - commented regarding the need for proper disposal.
Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
• Regular meetings - Attending.
• RDP Base meetings - Participating in preparations for the Washington, D.C. trip. • Certificates of Recognition - Thanked the City Clerk for preparing certificates for recent events.
• Soroptimist Scholarship Recognition - Attended; noted inspiring stories of perseverance from scholarship recipients.
• Seabee Ball - Attended; recognized Commodore Santiago, who recently announced his retirement.
• Read Across America - Plans to participate at Sunkist Elementary.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - March 2, 2026, Page 5 of 6 • Upcoming events: Plans to attend Little League season opening and FIRST Robotics event.
• Committee presentations - Noted plans to coordinate future presentations to Council. • National TRIO Day event - Attended event hosted by Oxnard College and Cal Lutheran, featuring keynote speaker Dolores Huerta.
• Sister City presentation - Noted Bobby Martinez’s request to place the item on a future agenda.
There was Council consensus to place a Sister City presentation on a future agenda.
Councilmember Perez:
• Many Mansions Bowl of Hope event - Noted she was unable to attend due to the Lions Club Southern California District awards, where the Port Hueneme’s Lion Club was nominated for Club of the Year and she and her husband were nominated for Volunteer Couple of the Year.
Councilmember Gama:
• Read Across America - Plans to participate with Take 5 and the Port Hueneme Lion’s Club.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 8:46 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Nicole
Approved this 16’^ day of March, 2026:
Mant^ R. McQueen-l/e^hn or
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CITY OF PORT HUENEME
Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, March 2. 2026
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:03 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 Perez, seconded by Member Lopez, 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 February 2, 2026, Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of January 16, 2026 through February 9, 2026.
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUSINESS ITEMS - None.
AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS & COMMENTS - None.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY MEETING The Port Hueneme Housing Authority adjourned at 7:04 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for April 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
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Approved this 6’^ day of April, 2026:
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Martha R. McQueen-Legohn, Chair
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