CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, April 20, 2026
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Teleconference Location:
Residence Inn Marriott Capital View - Main Lobby
2850 South Potomac Avenue, Arlington, Virginia 22202
6:30 PM Regular Meeting
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Councilmember Lopez led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Jess Lopez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tern Laura D.
Hernandez (via Teleconference); Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn (via teleconference).
Absent: None.
Mayor McQueen-Legohn briefly outlined the process to follow in the event of connectivity issues due to teleconference participation.
INSPIRATION
Given by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez.
PUBLIC COMMENT
City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez noted that a written public comment was received and was provided to the City Council prior to this meeting. In addition, the comment was 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:
• Janis Berk
• Greg Ross
• Joan Tharp
• Cassandra Villarreal
• Thomas J. Morris
• Greg Camarillo
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of April 20, 2026.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES -None
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PRESENTATIONS
A. PRESENTATION WITH THE MUSEUM OF VENTURA COUNTY AS IT CELEBRATES
ITS SECOND CENTURY
Elena Brokaw, Chief Operating Officer of the Museum of Ventura County provided an overview of the organization’s mission and purpose and highlighted its exhibits and programs.
B. ARBOR DAY PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Lopez read a proclamation recognizing April 24, 2026, as Arbor Day and designating April 22, 2026, as the local observance of Arbor Day in the City of Port Hueneme, and encouraged residents to plant, care for, and protect trees for the benefit of current and future generations. The proclamation was presented to Public Works Director Fred Camarillo on behalf of the Public Works department.
C. EARTH DAY PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Perez read a proclamation recognizing April 25, 2026 as “Earth Day,” and encouraged all of its citizens, businesses, and institutions to celebrate the Earth and promote the protection of our environment. The proclamation was presented to Public Works Director Fred Camarillo on behalf of the Public Works department.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 2, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0. by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
City Council:
1. MINUTES
Approved the April 6, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of March 17, 2026 through March 31, 2026.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
3. PUBLIC HEARING TO INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE V.
CHAPTER 9 OF THE PORT HUENEME MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD SECTION 5653 AND AMEND SECTION 5642 TO IMPLEMENT REASONABLE TIME. PLACE. AND
MANNER RESTRICTIONS ON SOLICITATION BEHAVIOR IN ROADWAY MEDIANS Recommendation:
1. Open the public hearing to receive testimonial and documentary evidence; and
2. Close the public hearing and consider the evidence; and
3. Find that the proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and CC Regular Meeting Minutes -April 20, 2026, Page 2 of 5
4. 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, Amending Article V, Chapter 9 of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code to Add Section 5653 and Amend Section 5642 to Implement Reasonable Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions on Solicitation Behavior in Roadway Medians.”
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 presented the report and recommended a slight modification to Section 2 of the ordinance to include “solicit contributions or donations or” as shown in the underlined text below:
‘5653 - Prohibited solicitation on medians.
It shall be unlawful for any person to solicit contributions or donations or vend while from, or when the person solicited is in any median on any street or highway as defined by the California Vehicle Code.”
Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 7:33 p.m. There were no public comments. The public hearing was closed at 7:33 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to:
1. Find that the proposed ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
2. Introduce for first reading, as amended, by title only, waiving further reading of an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Amending Article V, Chapter 9 of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code to Add Section 5653 and Amend Section 5642 to Implement Reasonable Time, Place, and Manner Restrictions on Solicitation Behavior in Roadway Medians.” 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 -None.
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
4. 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 Jess Lopez, attached; Item: Request to schedule a future item reviewing the City’s 2025 Parking Analysis and Improvement Efforts, specifically as it relates to the Bolker Park Area; Staff Time/Cost Estimate:
Scheduling an item to review the parking study analysis previously completed and presentedto Council would take minimal effort and/or staff time. Implementing specific proposals may have costs, but those would be reviewed/discussed with the City Council as part of the review.
Councilmember Lopez provided a brief report. Questions followed.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes -April 20, 2026, Page 3 of 5 A motion was made by Councilmember Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to add an item to a future agenda to review the City’s 2025 Parking Analysis and Improvement Efforts, specifically as it relates to the Bolker Park Area. Motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• Earth Month: Arbor Day and Spring Cleanup events
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers public meeting to provide an update on the Hollywood Beach Mitigation and Dredging Project
• Coffee with Your City invitation
• 2026 Hueneme Hero Award open nominations announcement • Memorial Day Ceremony invitation
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
Questions followed.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Lopez:
• Veterans Ad Hoc Committee - attended; update on banner applications and approvals • Boys & Girls Club Ribbon Cutting - expressed regret for absence, praised staff and organization
Councilmember Perez:
• Meetings -attended; no reports
Councilmember Gama:
• Boys & Girls Club Ribbon Cutting- attended; praised facility • Tony Volante - reflected on his passing, shared personal memories, and requested adjournment in his memory
Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez:
• Beach Erosion Authority and Clean Oceans for Nourishment (BEACON) Sand Summit - attended; thanked BEACON for an exceptional presentation • Surfrider meeting - attended; offshore drilling movement, expressed support for future ordinance
• Tony Volante - noted upcoming attendance at his memorial services, supported adjournment in his memory
Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
• Tony Volante- shared personal memories and words of kindness • Public Safety Night-attended; recognized Sergeant Rocque Lopez Jr. as award recipient • Boys & Girls Club Ribbon Cutting - attended; praised facility and community impact • City Clerk - gave thanks for certificate preparations and ongoing support • Meetings - ongoing participation
• Washington, D C trip with Regional Defense Partnership (RDP) - attending with full schedule of meetings and engagements
Councilmember Perez:
• Tony Volante -noted his role in the $1 transfer of the Boys & Girls Club building CC Regular Meeting Minutes - April 20, 2026, Page 4 of 5
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned in memory of Tony Volante at 7:57 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, May 4, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Approved this 4th day of May, 2026:
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Mafrlha R. McQueisn-LegohiYl./layor
Respectfully Submitted:
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