CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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
5:00 PM CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama (arrived at 5:16 p.m.), Jess Lopez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tern Laura D. Hernandez; Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: None
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Paul Early read the closed session items into record.
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.
City Attorney Paul Early provided additional information in an oral statement prior to the closed session pursuant to 54956.9(b)(3)(B)-(E), and announced that Councilmember Hernandez would recuse herself from the second matter concerning anticipated litigation involving the Councilmember.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - No additional disclosures were made.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed to closed session at 5:03 p.m. Councilmember Hernandez left the closed session at 6:02 p.m. prior to consideration of the second matter and was not present during its discussion.
6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
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ROLL CALL
Present; Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Jess Lopez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tern Laura D.
Hernandez; Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn
Absent: None
FLAG SALUTE
Mayor McQueen-Legohn led the flag salute.
INSPIRATION
Given by Councilmember Perez.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
City Attorney Paul Early provided the closed session report indicating no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Luis Mendez
• Victoria Solomon
• Anne Hogya
• Greg L. Ross
• Zach Baliva
• Mitch Disney
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of March 16, 2026.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
PRESENTATIONS
A. 211 VENTURA COUNTY 2025 STATS & SERVICES UPDATE FOR PORT HUENEME Interface Children & Family Services Community Information Associate Director Gerardo Gonzalez gave an update on the 211 Ventura County 2025 stats and services for the City of Port Hueneme.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 10, 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 March 2, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
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2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of February 10, 2026 through February 23, 2026.
3. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO APPLY FOR A $15,000 GRANT FROM THE DL FRESH
FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF A STEM SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM
Authorized 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
Adopt Resolution No. 4570, 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
Authorized 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
1. Approved a budget appropriation not to exceed $37,000 for the purchase of firearms, holsters, and duty ammunition; and
2. Authorized 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
Approved 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
Approved 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
Approved 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
Approved 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:208-0-240-3 15)
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.
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.
City Manager James Vega introduced the new Community Development Director, Tricia Maier. Associate Planner Jose Coyotl presented the report. The applicant, Nanci Kohl, provided additional information. Questions followed. Per Council’s request, Tony Montenaro, HOA representative, responded to questions.
The public hearing was opened at 7:20 p.m. 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:
• Christy Leverson
• Greg L. Ross
The public hearing was closed at 7:24 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, to
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4571, a Resolution approving Major Modification No. PHMA-25- 1 294 Whitecap Court Major Modification (Project); and
2. Find the Project (Major Modification No. PHMA-25-1) to be categorically exempt from CEQA.
Comments followed.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
At 7:26 p.m.. Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed the City Council Meeting to convene the City Council and Housing Authority special joint meeting.
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RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 7:58 p.m., following the adjournment of the City Council and Housing Authority special joint meeting, Mayor McQueen-Legohn reconvened the City Council 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.
City Manager James presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to receive the information provided by staff 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.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
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.
2. Consider the request for out of state travel from Sunday, April 19, 2026, through Thursday, April 23, 2026, for Alternate Representative Mayor Pro Tern 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.
City Manager James Vega provided a brief overview. Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez provided additional information, including noting that the RDP Strategic Planning Committee has limited advocacy to programs and projects already in the pipeline; confirmed that these programs and projects align with the City’s goals and objectives; and indicated that there will likely be an opportunity to discuss dredging with Congresswoman Brownley’s office.
Mayor McQueen-Legohn also provided additional information. Discussion followed, including Councilmember Perez indicating her approval to allocate her designated travel funds as needed for the RDP trip.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to:
1. Approve the request for out of state travel from Sunday, April 19, 2026, through Thursday, April 23, 2026, for Primary Representative Mayor McQueen-Legohn to CC Regular Meeting Minutes - March 16, 2026, Page 5 of 7 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.
Approve the request for out of state travel from Sunday, April 19, 2026, through Thursday, April 23, 2026, for Alternate Representative Mayor Pro Tern 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.
Allocate funds from Councilmember Perez’s travel account to cover the remainder of travel costs needed for the RDP trip.
2. 3.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with West Ventura County Business Alliance • Bolker Park Playground Grand Opening
• Sea Splash Color Dash 5K & Kids IK and Free Health & Wellness Fair • Egg-Stravaganza
• Announced vendor applications are now being accepted for Hueneme Beach Festival • City/Port Reporting update
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Lopez:
• Hueneme Housing Inc. - Attended; reported Board is fully staffed; considering Mar Vista improvements; RAD conversion nearing completion.
Councilmember Perez:
• Meetings - Attended.
• Sea Splash Color Dash 5K & Kids IK and Health & Wellness Fair - Encouraged the community to stop by the City booth for free vegetable plants.
Councilmember Gama:
• California Coastal Commission meeting - Attended in support of beach volleyball. • California Coastal Commission - Inquired about the Commission’s interest and review for City and Port projects; City Manager James Vega to provide an update to Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez:
• California Coastal Commission hearing - Attended.
• Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) meetings - Attended. • Port Hueneme Little League (PHLL) opening ceremony - Attended. • Cal Cities Channel Counties Division meeting - Planning local meeting and dinner. • Ventura Council of Governments (VCOG) meeting - Planning street vendor code enforcement presentation.
• Discolored water announcement.
• Requested adjournment in memory of Erik Bear, former lifeguard; paddle out announced.
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• Meetings-Attended.
• First Robotics event - Attended; spoke on behalf of the City. • PHLL opening ceremony - Thanked Mayor Pro Tern for stepping in. • Lions dub speech contest - Attended as judge.
• Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. annual speech contest - Noted event and winner.
Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez:
• Announcement - Cesar Chavez holiday and march.
Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
• Wished Councilmember Gama a happy birthday.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned in memory of Erik Bear at 8:43 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, April 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
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6:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
At 7:26 p.m., Mayor/Chair McQueen-Legohn called the meeting to order, immediately following the recess of the City Council regular meeting.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers/Housing Authority Members Steven A. Gama, Jess Lopez, and Misty Perez; Mayor Pro TemA/ice Chair Laura D. Hernandez; Mayor/Chair Martha R. McQueen-Legohn Vacant: One Housing Authority Member seat
Absent: Housing Authority Member Johnny Brown
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.
Finance Director Ashley Chaparro presented the report. City Manager James Vega provided additional input. Questions were asked and answered throughout the presentation. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember/Authority Member Perez, seconded by Councilmember/Authority Member Gama, to appropriate and adjust the current budget as defined in the FY2025-26 Proposed Midyear Budget and Capital Improvement Project (CIP) schedules. Comments followed.
Motion passed 5-0-1, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Brown
ADJOURNMENT OF THE SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND THE
HOUSING AUTHORITY
The meeting was adjourned at 7:58 p.m.
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