CC & HA Regular Meeting Agenda – May 4, 2026, Page 1 of 6 Monday, May 4, 2026
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
5:30 PM Closed Session | 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
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In-Person: Complete a speaker request card located at the entrance of the Council Chamber and give it to the City/Authority 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 should be no more than 500 words and are subject to the Public Records Act. Written comments should be submitted to the City/Authority Clerk by 3:00 p.m. on the day of the City Council/Housing Authority meeting by email or directly to the City/Authority Clerk’s Office. Email [email protected] and enter “City Council (or Housing Authority) Public Comment” in the Subject line (include agenda item number if applicable). Mail or drop off written comments to the City/Authority Clerk’s Office located at 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. Please clearly mark envelope with “City Council (or Housing Authority) 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.
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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]. * 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].
Revised 4/30/26 – Item 12 updated to include Attachment B CC & HA Regular Meeting Agenda – May 4, 2026, Page 2 of 6 * 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. 5:30 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.
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 LABOR NEGOTIATORS
Authority: Government Code § 54957.6
Agency Designated Representatives: James Vega, City Manager; Charles Peretz, Deputy City Manager; and Frank Lee, Human Resources/Risk Manager Employee Associations: SEIU Service Employees International Union 721 CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
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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 Gama
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 May 4, 2026.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
PRESENTATIONS
A. PEACE OFFICERS’ MEMORIAL DAY AND NATIONAL POLICE WEEK
PROCLAMATION
B. 2025 AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION VENTURA COUNTY CHAPTER PROJECT OF THE YEAR FOR “CITY OF PORT HUENEME VENTURA ROAD SEWER FORCE MAIN EMERGENCY REPAIR”
C. MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH PROCLAMATION
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CALL TO ORDER THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING
ROLL CALL
Port Hueneme Housing Authority Members Johnny Brown, Steven A. Gama, Jess Lopez, Misty Perez, Vacant Seat; Vice Chair Laura D. Hernandez; and Chair Martha R. McQueen-Legohn HOUSING AUTHORITY PUBLIC COMMENT (10 Minutes)
Members of the public may submit comments for items on the Agenda or that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Housing Authority. General public comments regarding items Not on the Agenda will be heard at this time. State law prohibits the Authority 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.
HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
1. MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve the April 6, 2026, Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes.
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2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Recommendation: Receive and file the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of March 17, 2026 through April 13, 2026.
HOUSING AUTHORITY BUSINESS ITEMS – None.
AUTHORITY MEMBERS’ REPORTS & COMMENTS
ADJOURNMENT OF THE PORT HUENEME HOUSING AUTHORITY REGULAR MEETING The Port Hueneme Housing Authority will adjourn to its next regular meeting scheduled for June 1, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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 April 20, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Recommendation: Receive and file the City’s register of disbursements for the period of April 1, 2026 through April 13, 2026.
3. TREASURER’S QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT – MARCH 31 ,2026 Recommendation: Receive and file the March 31, 2026 Treasurer’s Reports as presented.
4. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF 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: Adopt on second 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.”
5. AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL AUDITING SERVICES Recommendation: Select Vasquez & Company LLP for professional auditing services for an initial three-year period (FY 2025-26, 2026-27 and 2027-28) with two one-year renewal options, and authorize the City Manager to execute a professional services agreement subject to review and approval of the City Attorney.
6. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AMENDING RECREATION FEES IN THE MASTER
FEE SCHEDULE TO ALLOW FOR A BROADER ARRAY OF COMMUNITY
RECREATIONAL PROGRAMMING
Recommendation: Adopt a resolution entitled “A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California amending the City’s Master Fee Schedule to Revise Recreation Based Fees.”
7. RATIFICATION OF EXPENDITURES & EMERGENCY REPAIR APPROPRIATION FOR 332L CONTROLLER CABINET & BATTERY BACKUP
Recommendation:
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1. Authorize purchases exempt from formal contract procedures for the emergency replacement of a City Traffic Controller cabinet located at Ventura Rd. and Sunkist Road; and
2. Ratify expenditures in the amount of $37,318.33, for a 332L Controller Cabinet and Battery Backup system; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to immediately proceed with performing the necessary preparation and repairs without compliance with the City’s normal purchasing ordinance. Staff has determined that the work to be performed is not a public project as defined by Public Contract Code section 20161, subdivision (c), which excludes maintenance and repair from said definition; and
4. Determine the purchase of goods, materials, and services are exempt from the City’s formal contact procedure pursuant to Port Hueneme Municipal Code section 2564, subdivisions (b) & (c) as follows:
(b) The City Council may authorize purchase of supplies, equipment, and services without complying with this Chapter when in the opinion of the City Council, compliance with the procedures is not in the best interest of the City. (c) The City Manager may authorize emergency purchases of supplies, equipment, or services. For the purpose of this Chapter, emergency purchases are those procurements required to prevent the immediate interruption or cessation of necessary City services or to safeguard life, property, or the public health and welfare.
8. ONGOING SUPPORT FOR SENATE BILL 1383 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS CITY
OF PORT HUENEME
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a PSA to Rincon Consultants; and
2. Approve the exemption to the formal bidding process, as outlined in Port Hueneme Municipal Code (PHMC), Section 2564, subdivisions (b) as follows:
(b) The City Council may authorize purchase of supplies, equipment, and services without complying with this Chapter when in the opinion of the City Council, compliance with the procedures is not in the best interest of the City.
9. 30-DAY EXTENSION TO EXISTING NAVY GUARD RAIL LICENSE AGREEMENT Recommendation: Authorize staff to execute an amendment to the Navy Guard Rail License Agreement to allow a 30-day temporary extension in order to allow the City and Navy to negotiate an updated agreement that will be presented to the City Council at a future City Council meeting.
10. AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ACCEPT A $15,000 GRANT AWARD FROM THE DL FRESH
FOUNDATION IN SUPPORT OF STEM PROGRAMMING
Recommendation: Authorize staff to accept $15,000 in grant funds from the DL Fresh Foundation in support of a STEM Summer Camp Program at the Orvene S. Carpenter Community Center.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
11. PUBLIC HEARING TO INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PORT
HUENEME MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT RESTRICTIONS ON PARKING OF
OVERSIZE VEHICLES
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 the proposed ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3); and
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4. Introduce for first reading, by title only, waiving further reading, an Ordinance entitled, “An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, amending Article III, Chapter 3, Division 10 of the Port Hueneme Municipal Code to implement restrictions on parking of oversize vehicles.”
BUSINESS ITEMS
12. VETERANS BANNER PROGRAM UPDATE AND APPROVAL OF INITIAL
APPLICATIONS AND BANNER LOCATIONS
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Veterans Advisory Ad Hoc Committee regarding implementation of the Veterans Banner Program, and consider approving the banner display locations and the initial banner applications reviewed and recommended by the Veterans Advisory Ad Hoc Committee.
13. REORGANIZATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AND
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SALARY SCHEDULES FOR THE MANAGEMENT AND
SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) EMPLOYEE GROUPS TO
SUPPORT THE RECOMMENDED CHANGES
Recommendation: Approve the reorganization of the Community Development Department and adopt a resolution updating the salary schedules for the Management and Professional and SEIU employee groups to support the proposed organizational changes and expanded staff responsibilities.
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
14. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUEST
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 Steven Gama; Item: Considering Partnering with the Port of Hueneme to explore the installation of a left turn arrow at the intersection of Hueneme and Ventura Roads (East and West); Staff Time/Cost Estimate: Depending on direction, however one option would be to incorporate this into the existing grant partnership project with the Port of Hueneme to include as a potential grant funded project.
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, May 18, 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/Authority 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/Authority Clerk’s office at the same time they are provided to the Council/Housing Authority.
I, Georgianna Nicole Alvarez, City/Authority 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).