CC Regular Meeting Agenda – March 16, 2026, Page 1 of 6 Monday, March 16, 2026
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
5:00 PM Closed Session | 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
Notice and Call of a Special Joint Meeting of the
City Council and Housing Authority
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Port Hueneme City Council and Port Hueneme Housing Authority is hereby called to be held on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chamber located at Port Hueneme City Hall, 250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. Said special meeting shall be for the purpose of conducting business in accordance with the attached Agenda.
/s/Martha McQueen-Legohn, Mayor/Chair/President of the City of Port Hueneme, California Watch Meetings Live or On-Demand
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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].
CC Regular Meeting Agenda – March 16, 2026, Page 2 of 6 * 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 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. 5:00 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.
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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 LEGAL COUNSEL – SIGNIFICANT EXPOSURE TO LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code § 54956.9(b) related to anticipated litigation in two matters. The City Attorney may provide additional information in an oral statement prior to the closed session pursuant to (B) to (E) of 54956.9(b)(3).
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
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 Perez
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 March 16, 2026.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
PRESENTATIONS
A. 211 VENTURA COUNTY 2025 STATS & SERVICES UPDATE FOR PORT HUENEME
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 March 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 February 10, 2026 through February 23, 2026.
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3. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO APPLY FOR A $15,000 GRANT FROM THE DL FRESH
FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF A STEM SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
Recommendation: Authorize staff to apply for a $15,000 grant from the DL Fresh Foundation in support of a STEM Summer Camp Program.
4. APPOINTMENT OF CITY COUNCIL AS BUILDING APPEALS BOARD PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED IN PORT HUENEME MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8007, AND
ESTABLISHMENT OF APPEALS HEARING FEE
Recommendation: Adopt a Resolution entitled, “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Implementing the Building Appeals Board Established in Port Hueneme Municipal Code Section 8007 by Appointing the City Council as the Building Appeals Board and Establishing an Appeals Hearing Fee.”
5. VENTURA COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES FISCAL YEAR 2026/27 SERVICE LEVEL REQUEST AND AMENDMENT NO. 2
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to submit the annual Fiscal Year 2026/27 Service Level Request to Ventura County Animal Services, reflecting the existing service level with updated service costs, and to execute Amendment No. 2 to the Animal Services Agreement with the County of Ventura to extend the contract term for one additional fiscal year through June 30, 2027.
6. POLICE DEPARTMENT STANDARD-ISSUE FIREARM REPLACEMENT Recommendation:
1. Approve a budget appropriation not to exceed $37,000 for the purchase of firearms, holsters, and duty ammunition; and
2. Authorize the Chief of Police to sign a purchase order/contract agreement with ProForce Law Enforcement to purchase firearms in an amount not to exceed $26,000.
7. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR POLICE AND IT STAFF TRAINING ON
TYLER CONNECT CONFERENCE
Recommendation: Approve the request for out of state travel from Monday, April 6, 2026 through Friday, April 10, 2026 for Police Support Services Manager and IT Application Specialist to attend the Tyler Connect Conference held at the Venetian hotel in Las Vegas, NV.
8. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL REQUEST FOR HOUSING STAFF TO ATTEND U.S.
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE AND EXPO
Recommendation: Approve the request for out of state travel from Sunday, May 31, 2026 through Tuesday, June 2, 2026, for the Housing and Facilities Director and one staff member to attend the U.S. Housing and Community Development Conference and Expo in Dallas, Texas.
9. CONTRACT AWARD FOR REHABILITATION OF ELEVEN EXISTING SEWER
MANHOLES
Recommendation: Approve the award of a contract, in the amount of $108,800.00, to Sancon Technologies, a Vortex Company, for rehabilitation repairs of eleven sewer manholes; and authorize staff to utilize H-GAC cooperative purchasing agreement for completion of the work.
10. REGIONAL DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP’S BUDGET REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/27
Recommendation: Approve the Regional Defense Partnership’s (RDP) annual dues request in the amount of $8,897 (a 3% increase from prior years) for FY 26/27.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. MAJOR MODIFICATION PERMIT NO. PHMA-25-1 TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. PHPD-303, ANACAPA VIEW BEACH HOMES PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT, REGARDING A 206-SQUARE-FOOT SECOND-STORY ADDITION
TO THE EXISTING SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AND EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS,
INCLUDING REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF DECK AND RAILING, THE GARAGE
DOOR, AND THE WOOD SIDING WITH HOA-APPROVED MATERIALS AND COLORS, LOCATED AT 294 WHITECAP COURT, PORT HUENEME, CA (APN:208-0-240-315)
WITHIN THE ANACAPA VIEW BEACH HOMES PLANNED DEVELOPMENT Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to take testimonial and documentary evidence; and
2. Close the public hearing and consider the evidence; and
3. Adopt a Resolution approving Major Modification No. PHMA-25-1 294 Whitecap Court Major Modification (Project); and
4. Find the Project (Major Modification No. PHMA-25-1) to be categorically exempt from CEQA; and
5. Take such additional, related action that may be desirable.
CALL TO ORDER THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers: Steven A. Gama, Jess Lopez, and Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tem: Laura D.
Hernandez; and Mayor: Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Housing Authority Members: Johnny Brown, Steven A. Gama, Jess Lopez, and Misty Perez; Vice Chair: Laura D. Hernandez; and Chair: Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
BUSINESS ITEMS
12. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2025-26 MIDYEAR BUDGET UPDATE
Recommendation: Appropriate and adjust the current budget as defined in the FY2025- 26 Proposed Midyear Budget and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) schedules.
ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
BUSINESS ITEMS
13. 2025 ANNUAL GENERAL PLAN AND HOUSING PROGRESS REPORT Recommendation: Receive the information provided by staff and any public comment made on the item, and direct staff to submit the annual report to the California Department of Housing and Community Development and the Governor's Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation.
14. OUT OF STATE TRAVEL REQUEST AND COUNCIL DIRECTION FOR REGIONAL DEFENSE PARTNERSHIP LOBBYING TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C.
Recommendation:
1. Consider the request for out of state travel from Sunday, April 19, 2026, through Thursday, April 23, 2026, for Primary Representative Mayor McQueen-Legohn to attend the Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. in support of the Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu and Port Hueneme using individual Councilmember budgeted funds.
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2. Consider the request for out of state travel from Sunday, April 19, 2026, through Thursday, April 23, 2026, for Alternate Representative Mayor Pro Tem Laura Hernandez, to attend the Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. in support of the Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu and Port Hueneme using individual Councilmember budgeted funds.
3. Provide direction to the City’s RDP representatives regarding any desired goals or talking points for these meetings.
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None.
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, April 6, 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).