6/1/2026
Written Public Comments
Submitted by the 3pm deadline
(Instructions for Public Comment are provided on the first page of the meeting agenda.) From: Peter Okita
Sent: Friday, May 29, 2026 10:35 AM
To: Alvarez, Georgianna
Subject: Subject: Development Permit No. PHPD-25-2 (Pertaining to property at 250 South Surfside Drive Port Hueneme, Ca)
City Clerk
City of Port Hueneme
250 North Ventura Road
Port Hueneme, Ca 93041
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to submit formal comments regarding Development Permit No. PHPD25-2 for the property located at 250 South Surfside Drive, Port Hueneme, CA. As I may be unable to attend the public hearing scheduled for Monday, June 1, 2026, please accept this written statement for the official record.
My name is Peter Okita, and I own the residence at 804 Waterway Lane. My property abuts the rear parking lot of the site under consideration, currently separated by a six-foot concrete block wall. While the property has remained secure and idle for some time, the proposed redevelopment—which I understand could involve over 100 personnel across multiple shifts—raises significant concerns regarding security, safety, and noise.
I request that the following questions be addressed as part of the permit application process:
1. What are the proposed hours of operation (e.g., 24/7, 365 days a year)?
2. If operations are constrained to specific times, will the Surfside Drive gate be locked during off-hours?
3. Will there be on-site security personnel during both operational and nonoperational hours?
4. What specific measures are planned to prevent unauthorized vehicle or pedestrian access?
5. Are there mitigation plans to prevent unauthorized access over the six-foot wall separating my home from the rear parking lot?
6. Will a dedicated contact number be provided for residents to register complaints regarding noise, security, or safety?
Thank you for your consideration of these concerns.
Sincerely,
Peter Okita
Port Hueneme, CA 93041
From: Sofia Idk
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 12:37 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: Re: LGBTQIA+ Public Comment
Last year the pride flag was raised with no acknowledgement. While raising the flag is a big step on its own, acknowledging the people and community that stand under this flag will further show support. You are essentially hiding this flag and the people who fall under it. Doing so can cause serious harm to the physical and mental health of many adults and teens. Many people have been forced to hide who they truly are out of fear of being harassed and ostracized. If this truly is the friendliest city by the sea why are we still leaving these people out. I myself am part of this community. There have been times where I have been harassed and heckled for my life choices by people. Having a safe community to run to when the world is against us would truly be a gift. There is an idea that has been established by some people in this city on what the community is. I want to introduce myself, I am an AP student and honors student, I volunteer on a regular basis, I go out with friends, I’m the treasurer of my high schools drama club, I am in many other clubs including key club, debate and link crew. I bake and cook for my friends and family.
I am a 17 year old pansexual woman who is not a danger to society. There will always be someone that fits under the umbrella. Leonardo da Vinci, Malcom X, Eleanor Roosevelt, Michelangelo, Alexander the Great And Frida Calo all have something in common. They all fall under the same umbrella. All I ask from you as our city council is to not hide us by secretly raising the flag, but instead show pride by including us and standing with us as allies.
I forgot to include my name on the previous public comment regarding flag raising.
My name is Sofia Ibarra, Port Hueneme resident
On Mon, Jun 1, 2026 at 12:32 PM Sofia Idk wrote:
In recent years residential parking in Hueneme has become increasingly problematic and it’s going to get worse. The housing shortage and high rents have forced residents to share living spaces which has increased density and the number of vehicles needing parking spaces. The state has exacerbated the problem by repeatedly passing legislation that makes it unprofitable for developers to provide adequate parking in new construction. We live in a car dependent environment. Few people utilize little public transportation that is available because it is inconvenient and expensive.
On a more optimistic note the current proposal seems to be well thought out and if enacted, will have a positive impact on the current shortage of legal parking spaces. It will not resolve the underlaying problems, but is a step in the right direction.
I am familiar with the issues in the Bolker Park Neighborhood as I own a home there. I would like to offer a couple of suggestions. The condominiums and apartments in this area have an inadequate number of parking spaces. This forces residents to park in the four parking lots at the park or on the street. Parking in the lots is restricted to people visiting the park, but it has never been enforced. The few people use the park generally live in the neighborhood and simply walk to the park. The reality is that few people visit the park because there are no facilities there other than the kiddy playground. The park is vacant most nights.
I would like to see the lots opened for residential parking with a few dedicated spaces reserved for people using the park. Also, the time limit in the neighborhood should be reduced from 72 hours to 24 hours to discourage drivers from storing unused vehicles in the limited number of spaces in the lots. If the city gets around to adding sports facilities and bathrooms in the Park, the plan can be revaluated.
On another note, allowing residents or their guests to park on the street in front of their driveway approaches is a good idea. It would create many new places to park at little or no cost to the city. Drivers who block driveways without permission of the homeowner in question should have their vehicles towed and impounded The Bolker Park Neighborhood is exempt from the Coastal Commission. It is located outside the 1000 yard Coastal Zone. The city can restrict parking to residents by issuing parking permits. A similar permit-based program already exists for beach parking. Such a program could limit the number of permits issued to a given residence so that people who store multiple vehicles in public spaces can’t monopolize an excessive number of parking spaces.
Thank you
David Scrivner
From: Mayra Campos
Sent: Monday, June 1, 2026 1:32 PM
To: City Clerk
Subject: City Council Public Comment
Good evening Councilmembers and City staff,
My name is Mayra Campos, and I am respectfully asking the City of Port Hueneme to host a public LGBTQ+ Pride flag-raising event.
Last year, the Pride flag was raised, and I want to begin by saying that it was appreciated. Representation matters, and seeing that flag fly in our city sends an important message. However, last year there was no prior public communication from the City, no invitation to the community, and no opportunity for residents to gather together in support.
While the gesture was meaningful, silence around it can unintentionally send the wrong message. It can make people feel as though support is being kept quiet, or that LGBTQ+ members of our community are being acknowledged privately because Port Hueneme does not want to openly celebrate ALL members of our small community.
I am a proud mom to a daughter who is part of the LGBTQ+ community, and that is why this matters so deeply. As a parent, I want her, and others like her, to know that they are not hidden. I want them to know they are not merely tolerated quietly, but valued openly.
At a time when many LGBTQ+ people, especially young people, are facing fear, isolation, and uncertainty, visible support from local government matters. This is not just symbolic. Visibility, acceptance, and public support can save lives.
Silence, shame, and the feeling of being hidden can cost lives. You 5 sitting as one council and representing all of us, have the power to help change that.
YOU have the power to stand with them.
YOU have the power to save a life.
A flag-raising ceremony does not need to be complicated or expensive. It could be a short event with public notice, a few words from city leaders, and an invitation to residents, families, students, local organizations, and allies to come together and show support. Even a simple public ceremony would send a powerful message:
that Port Hueneme sees its LGBTQ+ community, values them, stands with them, and is an ally.
We are all proud to say that our city is known as the Friendly City by the Sea. But friendliness is more than a slogan; it is a commitment to ensuring that every person in our community feels seen, respected, welcomed, and safe.
Can we truly call ourselves the Friendly City by the Sea if some members of our community feel invisible or excluded? Tough to answer, huh? I encourage you to learn from the courage of many in our LGBTQ+ community and, as a city, come out of the closet and proudly embrace ALL members of our city. True community means recognizing, celebrating, and supporting everyone who calls Port Hueneme home. Because we are all proud to call PH home, and everyone deserves to feel that same sense of belonging.
I ask you to place this on the calendar, publicly announce it, and host an LGBTQ+ Pride flag raising event this year and in future years.