CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 6, 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 6:31 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 McQueen-Legohn.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Becky Breuning
• David Scrivner
• Greg Ross
• Rich Rollins
• Brian Schumacher
• Patty Quiroz
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 April 6, 2026.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
PRESENTATIONS
A. FAIR HOUSING MONTH PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Lopez read a proclamation recognizing April 2026, as “Fair Housing Month”; and presented it to President Jerry Becker, Members Luis Mendez and Bob Davis, and Government Affairs Director Rob Leatherwood on behalf of the Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS.
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B. AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH PROCLAMATION
Police Chief Federico introduced Regional Clinical Director Vissy Kobari-Wright and Therapy Services Regional Vice President Leigh Anne Colbert of Easterseals Southern California who shared brief remarks and a one-minute video. Councilmember Hernandez read a proclamation recognizing April 2026, as “Autism Acceptance Month”; and presented it to Director Kobari-Wright and Vice President Colbert on behalf of Easterseals Southern California.
C. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING AND HONORING POLICE DETECTIVE ROCQUE
LOPEZ FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME UPON HIS
RETIREMENT
Police Chief Federico shared a short biography highlighting Detective Rocque Lopez’s career. Councilmember Gama read the proclamation into the record and presented it to Detective Lopez, in recognition and honor of his over 20 years of dedication, commitment and service to the community, and wished him well in all his future endeavors.
D. PORT HUENEME POLICE DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT
Police Chief Federico presented the Port Hueneme Police Department annual report and answered Council questions.
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
At 8:09 p.m., Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessedthe City Council Meeting to convene the Housing Authority meeting.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 8:10 p.m., following the adjournment of the Housing Authority meeting, Mayor McQueenLegohn reconvened the City Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 8, 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 16, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. MINUTES
Approved the March 16, 2026, City Council & Housing Authority Special Joint Meeting Minutes.
3. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of February 24, 2026 through March 16, 2026.
4. CO-SPONSORSHIP OF PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT AT MORANDA PARK ORGANIZED BY RECREATION. EDUCATION. ARTS & CULTURE IN HUENEME (REACH)
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - April 6, 2026, Page 2 of 7 Adopted Resolution No. 4572, a resolution approving the City’s co-sponsorship of REACH’S Pickleball Tournament at Moranda Park on June 20 and 21, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
5. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION UPDATING THE CITY S RECORDS RETENTION
SCHEDULE
Adopted Resolution No. 4573, a Resolution updating the City’s Records Retention Schedule, authorizing destruction of certain records, and rescinding Resolution No. 4518.
6. REVISION TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PASS-THROUGH CREDIT CARD
PROCESSING FEES TO CUSTOMER PER CREDIT CARD PAYMENT PROCESSOR
REQUIREMENTS
Approved the revised processing fee amounts for cost recovery of fees incurred by customer use of credit cards, debit cards and electronic checks based on requirements of third-party payment processing companies.
7. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO J&H ENGINEERING GENERAL CONTRACTORS INC. FOR COMPLETION OF THE REMAINING HUENEME BAY ALLEYS GRIND AND OVERLAY PHASES 4. 5. AND 6: PROJECT NO. ST2501 Authorized the City Manager or his designee to:
1. Award and execute an agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with J & H Engineering General Contractors, Inc., for $444,843.93 to construct the remaining Hueneme Bay Alleys Grind and Overlay Phases. The contract reference is EZIQC Contract No.: CA-R7-PAV02-101723-JHE and is attached as Exhibit A; and
2. Authorize a Five (5) Percent Construction Contingency in the amount of $22,242.20; and
3. Execute all Applicable Documents and agreements, approved as to form by the City Attorney.
4. Authorize an appropriation of $17,087 to Account No. 204-551-5700, Project ST2501.
8. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ROADWAY MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES. LLC FOR PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT AND SAFE STREETS FOR ALL (SS4A) SAFETY ACTION PLAN
1. Approved and authorized the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with Roadway Management Technologies, LLC (RMT), in an amount not to exceed $100,000, for a three-year term to provide advanced pavement data collection services and to prepare a Comprehensive Safety Action and Local Roadway Safety Plan (CSALRSP) consistent with the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program, leveraging federal grant funding to improve safety and protect taxpayer infrastructure investments; and
2. Authorized the City Manager or his designee to submit for reimbursement of all SS4A Grant expenses, estimated at $80,000, from the appropriate federal agencies to reimburse the Grant Fund.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
9. ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO PHSU-26-6 FOR THE 2026 BIKE MS COASTAL CHALLENGE AND DETERMINE THAT THE EVENT IS
EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to accept oral and written evidence;
2. Close the public hearing and consider all evidence presented;
3. Adopt a Resolution conditionally approving Special Use Permit No. PHSU-26-6 (2026 Bike MS Coastal Challenge) and waiving fees related to this permit; CC Regular Meeting Minutes -April 6, 2026, Page 3 of 7
4. Determine that the project (Special Use Permit No. PHSU-26-6) is categorically exempt from CEQA; and,
5. Take such additional, related, actions as may be deemed appropriate.
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 provided a brief introduction. Associate Planner Jose Coyotl presented the report.
The public hearing was opened at 8:22 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:22 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4574, a Resolution conditionally approving Special Use Permit No. PHSU-26-6 (2026 Bike MS Coastal Challenge) and waiving fees related to this permit; and
2. Determine that the project (Special Use Permit No. PHSU-26-6) is categorically exempt from CEQA.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
10. ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING A FIVE-YEAR SPECIAL USE PERMIT (NO. PHSU26-4) AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME TO HOST THE HUENEME BEACH FESTIVAL. INCLUDING ANCILLARY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT STAGES. FOOD AND VENDOR BOOTHS AN ARTS AND CRAFTS AREA. AND A CARNIVAL. AND
DETERMINING THAT THE EVENT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to accept verbal and written evidence;
2. Close the public hearing and consider all evidence presented;
3. Adopt a Resolution conditionally approving Special Use Permit No. PHSU-26-4 (Hueneme Beach Festival 2026-2030);
4. Determine that the project (Special Use Permit No. PHSU-26-4) is categorically exempt from CEQA; and
5. Take such additional, related actions as may be deemed appropriate.
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.
Associate Planner Jose Coyotl presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 8:38 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:38 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4575, a Resolution conditionally approving Special Use Permit No. PHSU-26-4 (Hueneme Beach Festival 2026-2030); and
2. Determine that the project (Special Use Permit No. PHSU-26-4) is categorically exempt from CEQA.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
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RECESS
At 8:40 p.m. Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed the City Council meeting and reconvened the meeting at 8:45 p.m.
11. ADOPT A RESOLUTION GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT NO. PHSU-26-5 FOR THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME 2026-2030 MOVIES IN THE PARK AND DETERMINE THAT
THE EVENT IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to accept verbal and written evidence;
2. Close the public hearing and consider all evidence presented;
3. Adopt a Resolution conditionally approving Special Use Permit No. PHSU-26-5 (2026- 2030 Movies in the Park);
4. Determine that the project (Special Use Permit No. PHSU-26-5) is categorically exempt from CEQA; and
5. Take such additional, related actions as may be deemed appropriate.
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.
Associate Planner Jose Coyotl presented the report.
The public hearing was opened at 8:48 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 8:48 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Hernandez, to:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 4576, a Resolution conditionally approving Special Use Permit No. PHSU-26-5 (2026-2030 Movies in the Park); and
2. Determine that the project (Special Use Permit No. PHSU-26-5) is categorically exempt from CEQA.
Questions 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
12. SISTER CITY COMMITTEE REQUEST TO WAIVE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF
COMMUNITY CENTER FOR FUNDRAISER
Recommendation: Receive a presentation from the Sister City Committee and consider whether to adopt a resolution waiving fees associated with the Sister City Committee’s use of the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center auditorium for a fundraiser event in May 2026.
City Manager James Vega provided a brief overview. Bobby Martinez of the Hueneme Sister Cities Committee gave a presentation. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to adopt Resolution No. 4577, a resolution waiving fees associated with the Sister City Committee’s use of the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center auditorium for a fundraiser event in May 2026. Comments followed.
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Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
13. RECOMMENDATIONS FOR RESERVABLE SPACES. FEES AND PERMITTED
ACTIVITIES IN CITY PARKS
Recommendation: Receive information regarding proposed changes to rules, fees and processes associated with the park reservation process and general park use and provide staff with direction.
City Manager James Vega provideda brief overview. Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz and Recreation and Community Services Manager Anna Hanely presented the report.
Questions followed. There were no public comments.
Council provided direction to proceed with the proposed changes and directed staff to return with additional information regarding barbecue regulations, self-service options for restrooms and park reservations, consideration of restroom access with reservations, and inclusion of an enforcement mechanism.
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS -None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• Sea Splash Color Dash 5K & Kids 1K and Health & Wellness Fair recap • Ribbon Cuttings: To mark the new partnership with the West Ventura County Business Alliance as the City’s Chamber of Commerce partner; grand opening of the renewed Bolker Park playground
• Egg-Stravaganza recap
• Upcoming celebrations: Arbor Day tree planting; Earth Day spring cleanup • Upcoming Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Lopez:
• No reports.
• Wished the Community Happy Easter, noted strong park usage and positive community activity, and thanked staff for their efforts.
Councilmember Perez:
• No reports.
• Bubbling Springs Park -Complimented renovations and overall appearance. • Shared positive City feedback received from IHOP.
• Expressed appreciation for the alignment between parks, youth athletics, and wellness activities.
Councilmember Gama:
• Hueneme Beach Cleanup efforts.
Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez:
• Meetings -Attended.
• City Hall landscape - Complimented staff on grant-funded front landscaping improvements, expressed excitement for the project, and noted social media criticism.
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Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
• Upcoming Council meeting preparations - Noted upcoming travel to Washington, D.C. requiring Zoom participation at next meeting.
• Knights of Columbus Public Safety Knight-Attending and presenting certificates. • Boys and Girls Club Ribbon Cutting -Attending and presenting a certificate. • Meetings -Attended.
• Facebook posts - Condition of restrooms at beach.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 10:06 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, April 20, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Approved this 20th day of April, 2026:
Respectfully Submitted:
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CITY OF PORT HUENEME
Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 6, 2026
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
6:30 PM Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER
At 8:09 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 Vice Chair Hernandez, seconded by Member Lopez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 3, as presented.
Motion passed 6-0-0-1 as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Brown
The Housing Authority:
1. MINUTES
Approved the March 2, 2026, Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. MINUTES
Approved the March 16, 2026, City Council & Housing Authority Special Joint Meeting Minutes.
3. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of February 10, 2026 through March 16, 2026.
HOUSING AUTHORITY 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 8:10 p.m. to the next regular meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
Approved this 4th day of May, 2026:
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