CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday. July 20. 2026
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Teleconference Location:
WorldMark Boulevard - Business Center (Lobby)
8601 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89123
Virtually via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom. us/|/88989205168?pwd=8WGXFeeaM2cxJuXPaMpFmsbuc6VQfb1 6:30 PM Regular Meeting
6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. Councilmember Perez led the flag salute.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A, Gama (arrived 6:46 p.m.), Jess Lopez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tern Laura D. Hernandez; Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn (teleconference).
Absent: None.
INSPIRATION
Given by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Luis Garcia
• Guillermo Ceja Jr. and members of the Junior Ventura County Fair Board City Clerk Georgianna Alvarez noted that a written public comment had been received.
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of July 20, 2026.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
PRESENTATIONS
A. INTRODUCTION OF POLICE OFFICER NELLIE GARCIA
Police Chief Federico provided a brief bio and introduced new Police Officer Nellie Garcia.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - July 20, 2026, Page 1 of 8 B. FOOD SHARE VENTURA COUNTY UPDATE - PRESENTED BY FOOD SHARE
VENTURA COUNTY
Monica White, President & CEO of Food Share Ventura County, gave a presentation on the state of hunger in Ventura County and the City of Port Hueneme.
C. PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH PROCLAMATION & FALL UPDATE Councilmember Perez read the proclamation, recognizing the month of July as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Port Hueneme. Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz announced events taking place during Parks and Recreation Month, and Recreation and Community Services Manager Anna Hanely highlighted current recreation programs and upcoming fall events.
RECESS THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING
At 7:21 p.m.. Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed the City Council meeting to convene the Housing Successor Agency special meeting.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
At 7:29 p.m., following the adjournment of the Housing Successor Agency special meeting, Mayor McQueen-Legohn reconvened the City Council meeting.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment:
• Adam Vega - Consent Calendar Item No. 12
Councilmember Lopez requested to pull Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, and 7, for discussion, Councilmember Gama requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 12 for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez announced that she would refrain from voting on Consent Calendar Item No. 5 due to the proximity of her residence.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to pull Consent Calendar Item Nos. 4, 5, 6, 7, and 12, and approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 3 and 8 - 11, 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 June 15, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. MINUTES
Approved the June 29, 2026, City Council Special Meeting Minutes.
3. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of May 26, 2026 through June 29, 2026.
8. CLEAN POWER ALLIANCE ENERGIZED COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Authorized the City Manager to execute a participation agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with the Clean Power Alliance (CPA) and receive up to $250,000.00 CC Regular Meeting Minutes - July 20. 2026, Page 2 of 8 in direct funding under the CPA Pathways to Electrification Program for Community Electric Vehicle Charging.
9. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STAFF TO OPERATE THE SENIOR
NUTRITION PROGRAM IN COOPERATION WITH THE COUNTY OF VENTURA Adopted Resolution No. 4594, a resolution authorizing the City Manager to contract with the Ventura County Human Services Agency, Area Agency on Aging to continue administering the Senior Nutrition Program in cooperation with the County of Ventura.
10. FISCAL YEAR (FY) 2026-27 GANN LIMIT RESOLUTION
Adopted Resolution No. 4595, a Resolution of the Council of the City of Port Hueneme determining and establishing the City’s Appropriations limit for FY 2026-27.
11. AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE ON-CALL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RINCON CONSULTANTS. INC. FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING
SERVICES
Authorized the City Manager, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. (Rincon), increasing the agreement's total not-to-exceed compensation amount from $300,000 to $600,000 for environmental consulting services during the term of the existing five-year on-call agreement.
CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
4. AWARD OF CONTRACT TO PAVEMENT COATINGS COMPANY. FOR THE CITY OF PORT HUENEME PLEASANT VALLEY ROAD & BEACH CITY PARKING LOTS.
PROJECT NO. ST2604 IN THE AMOUNT OF $229.689.00 AND APPROVE A TEN (10%) PERCENT CONSTRUCTION CONTINGENCY OF $22.689.00
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or his designee to:
1. Award a Construction Contract to Pavement Coatings Company, for the City of Port Hueneme Pleasant Valley Road & Beach Parking Lots (Project No. ST2604) in the amount of $229,689.00; and
2. Authorize a Ten (10) Percent Construction Contingency in the amount of $22,689; and
3. Execute all Applicable Documents and agreements, approved as to form by the City Attorney; and
4. Authorize an appropriation of $17,080 of General Fund Capital Reserve dollars to Account No. 101-551-5700, Project #ST2604.
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer Charles Cable answered clarifying questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 4, 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
5. AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT TO J&H ENGINEERING GENERAL CONTRACTORS. INC. FOR RESURFACING PATTERSON RD STREET
RESURFACING: PROJECT NO. ST2302
Recommendation: Authorize 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 $673,543.08 to resurface Patterson Rd Resurfacing. The contract reference is EZIQC Contract No.: CA-R7-PAV02-101723- JHE and is attached as Exhibit A; and
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2. Authorize a ten (10%) Percent Construction Contingency in the amount of $67,355.00; and
3. Execute all Applicable Documents and agreements, approved as to form by the City Attorney; and
4. Authorize an appropriation of $380,898 to Account No. 204-551-5700, Project ST2302.
Deputy Public Works Director/City Engineer Charles Cable answered clarifying questions and clarified for the record that the correct appropriation amount was $468,372, as stated in the Fiscal Impact section of the staff report. He also confirmed that the project includes a 2-inch pavement overlay.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 5, as corrected: Authorize 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 $673,543.08 to resurface Patterson Rd Resurfacing. The contract reference is EZIQC Contract No.: CA-R7-PAV02-101723- JHE and is attached as Exhibit A; and
2. Authorize a ten (10%) Percent Construction Contingency in the amount of $67,355.00; and
3. Execute all Applicable Documents and agreements, approved as to form by the City Attorney; and
Authorize an appropriation of $468,372 to Account No. 204-551-5700, Project ST2302.
4. Motion passed 4-0-1, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: Hernandez; ABSENT: None
6. AUTHORIZE THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF ANTISCALANT FOR USE AT THE
PHWA WATER TREATMENT PLANT (BRACKISH WATER RECLAMATION
DEMONSTRATION FACILITY)
Recommendation: Authorize the sole source purchase of antisealant, per Municipal Code Section 2564(b), from King Lee Technologies in the amount of $52,750.
Public Works Water General Manager Dennis Martinez, City Manager James Vega, and City Attorney Paul Early answered clarifying questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 6, 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
7. AWARD OF A THREE-YEAR CONTRACT TO MOTIVE ENERGY. FOR THE CLEANING.
MONITORING AND PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE OF THE CITY OWNED SOLAR PANELS
Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager or his designee to:
1. Award a three (3) year Service Contract to Motive Energy in the amount of $29,885.70 for 3 locations; and
2. Authorize an additional $30,000 in contingency; and
3. Execute all Applicable Documents and Agreements, approved as to form by the City Attorney.
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A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 7, 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
12. APPROVAL OF A LETTER OF SUPPORT FOR PORT OF HUENEME APPLICATION TO DESIGNATE CENSUS TRACTS FOR OPPORTUNITY ZONE 2.0 DESIGNATION Recommendation: Approve a letter of support for the Port of Hueneme’s application to designate census tracts 06111004305 and 06111004715 for Opportunity Zone 2.0 designation, and authorize the Mayor to execute a letter of support.
City Manager James Vega invited Adam Vega of the Port of Hueneme to the podium to answer clarifying questions.
A motion was made by Councilmember Gama, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 12, 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
PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. CANNABIS DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT COMPLIANCE REVIEW FOR BLEU DIAMOND. LLC AND FINDING OF EXEMPTION FROM CEQA
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 determining that Bleu Diamond, LLC is out of compliance and in default of its Development Agreement, and direct staff to provide written notice of the City’s intent to revoke the agreement if the default is not cured within 30 days; and
4. 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.
Deputy City Manager Charles Peretz presented the report. Questions followed.
The public hearing was opened at 8:07 p.m.
Public Comments were provided by the following:
• Daniel Vasquez
Questions followed.
The public hearing was closed at 8:21 p.m.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, to adopt Resolution No. 4596, a resolution determining that Bleu Diamond, LLC is out of compliance and in default of its Development Agreement, and direct staff to provide written CC Regular Meeting Minutes - July 20, 2026, Page 5 of 8 notice of the City’s intent to revoke the agreement if the default is not cured within 30 days.
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
BUSINESS ITEMS
14. BEACH EROSION AUTHORITY FOR CLEAN OCEANS AND NOURISHMENT (BEACON) PROPOSAL
Recommendation: Receive a presentation from BEACON, discuss the Authority’s goals and objectives and consider the request for additional financial support.
City Manager James Vega provided a brief overview. Marc Beyler, Executive Director of BEACON, presented the report. Questions followed. There were no public comments.
Comments followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to approve the expenditure for the fee increase, with the conditions that a list of return on investments (ROIs) be provided to the City Manager and that future BEACON funding requests be presented to the City Council prior to consideration of approval by the BEACON Board. Councilmember Gama requested to include in the motion that the BEACON take a prominent role in communicating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other partners leading up to two years in advance of the City’s dredging project. Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez accepted the inclusion. Executive Director Beyler confirmed that BEACON agreed to all conditions.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
15. FIRST AMENDMENT TO 2015 SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE OXNARD
HARBOR DISTRICT REGARDING THE COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND PROCESS Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the 2015 Settlement Agreement with the Oxnard Harbor District, approved as to form by the City Attorney. If approved, a discussion for potential City CBF projects will be scheduled for the upcoming City Council meeting.
City Attorney Paul Early presented the report. Questions followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Rich Rollins
Questions followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hernanez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, to authorize the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the 2015 Settlement Agreement with the Oxnard Harbor District, approved as to form by the City Attorney. A discussion for potential City CBF projects will be scheduled for the upcoming City Council meeting.
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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16. DESIGNATION OF VOTING DELEGATE AND ALTERNATE(S) FOR THE 2026 LEAGUE
OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Recommendation;
1. Appoint a voting delegate and up to two alternates to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference to vote on behalf of the City Council at the General Assembly; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to affirm Council’s selection and submit the 2026 Annual Conference Voting Deiegate/Alternate Online Submission Form to the League of California Cities.
City Manager James Vega presented the report. Questions and discussion followed.
There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to:
1. Appoint Councilmember Jess Lopez as voting delegate and Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez and Councilmember Gama as Alternates to attend the League of California Cities Annual Conference to vote on behalf of the City Council at the General Assembly; and
2. Authorize the City Clerk to affirm Council’s selection and submit the 2026 Annual Conference Voting Delegate/Alternate Online Submission Form to the League of California Cities.
Motion passed 5-0, by Roll Call Vote, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• 2026 Hueneme Beach Festival
• ADA improvements near Hueneme Elementary
• Park Recreation Month and upcoming events
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
Questions followed.
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Lopez:
• Hueneme Housing Inc. - Attended meeting; approved an elevator modernization contract for Mar Vista; and reviewed the annual budget, including staffing allocations. • Economic Development Collaborative and Veterans Ad Hoc Committees - Did not meet.
Councilmember Perez:
• Hueneme Housing Inc. - Attended meeting; received a presentation from Ventura County Coastal Association of Realtors on the state of housing and suggested that it be presented to City Council; discussed development of resident food pantry and rental protections; and commented on resident engagement.
Councilmember Gama:
• Mar Vista elevator - Pleased to hear it’s being modernized.
CC Regular Meeting Minutes - July 20, 2026, Page 7 of 8 • Ventura County Animal Services - Attended meeting; received an update on the mobile spay and neuter program and efforts to reduce shelter overcapacity. • BEACON - Attended meeting; discussed projects, regional grants, and kelp restoration efforts; and emphasized ongoing conversations to support early planning for dredging. • Travel - Oklahoma visit.
Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez:
• Oxnard Stakeholders - Attended meeting on immigration. • Ventura Council of Governments - Attended meeting; planned a future meeting with Ventura County Office of Emergency Services and requested a presentation on food vendors at the City Manager’s meeting.
• National Association of Latino Elected Officials 43^'^ Annual Conference - Attended. • BEACON - Attended meeting.
• Adjournment - Requested to adjourn in memory of Andy Ortiz Mayor McQueen-Legohn:
• Travel - Shared upcoming travel schedule and thanked staff for accommodating scheduling needs.
• Regular Meetings - Attended.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned in memory of Andy Ortiz at 9:58 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, August 17, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted:
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Approved this 17*^ day of August, 2026:
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