CITY OF PORT HUENEME
City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, September 21. 2026
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
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CALL TO ORDER
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Councilmembers Steven A. Gama, Jess Lopez, Misty Perez; Mayor Pro Tern Laura D.
Hernandez; Mayor Martha R. McQueen-Legohn.
Absent: None.
PUBLIC COMMENT - None.
CLOSED SESSION ITEMS
City Attorney Kathleen Cuschieri read the closed session items into record.
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 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: Unrepresented Management and Professional Employees B.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None.
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
Mayor McQueen-Legohn recessed to closed session at 5:32 p.m.
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CALL TO ORDER / FLAG SALUTE
Mayor McQueen-Legohn called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m. Councilmember Gama 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 Councilmember Perez.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT
Assistant City Attorney Kathleen Cuschieri provided the closed session report indicating no reportable action.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Zach Baliva
• Becky Breuning
• Barton Choy
AGENDA APPROVAL FOR CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, and passed unanimously to approve the City Council Agenda of September 21, 2026.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES - None
PRESENTATIONS
A. WATER SUPPLY, CONSERVATION AND WATER QUALITY BOND MEASURE “D”
PRESENTATION BY UNITED WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT
Tara Mulally, Public Outreach and External Affairs Manager of the United Water Conservation District, provided information and an educational overview regarding Bond Measure “D”.
B. US-101 IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM PRESENTATION BY THE VENTURA COUNTY
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Amanda Fagan, Director of Planning and Sustainability of the Ventura County Transportation Commission provided a presentation on the US-101 Improvement Program Project.
C. NATIONAL HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH PROCLAMATION
Councilmember Lopez read a proclamation recognizing September 15, 2026 through October 15, 2026, as “Hispanic Heritage Month” in Port Hueneme, to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions that Hispanic and Latino communities have made to American society and the City of Port Hueneme. The proclamation was presented to Alyssa Mireles and Nathan Castillo on behalf of the Oxnard LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) Council #3147 and Ventura County LULAC Foundation.
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CONSENT CALENDAR
Public Comment: None.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Perez, to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1 - 4, as presented.
Councilmember Lopez requested to pull Consent Calendar Item No. 3 for discussion.
Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez accepted the amended motion to approve Consent Calendar Item Nos. 1, 2, and 4, as presented. Councilmember Perez confirmed her second.
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 September 8, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Received and filed the City’s register of disbursements for the period of August 18, 2026 through August 30, 2026.
TRANSACTION AND USE TAX CITIZENS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE - MEASURE “U” ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR (FY1 26
Received and filed the report recommended by the Transactions and Use Tax Citizens Oversight (Measure U) Committee.
4. CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM(S) PULLED FOR DISCUSSION
3. AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PURCHASE A 2027 FREIGHTLINER M2106 DUMP
TRUCK FOR THE STREETS DIVISION THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM
Recommendation:
1. Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute an agreement, approved as to form by the City Attorney, with National Auto Fleet Group, to purchase a new 2027 Freightliner M2106 Plus Dump Truck for the Public Works Streets Division through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program Contract No. 032824-NAF; and Execute ail documents necessary to complete the purchase in an amount not to exceed $145,301, including taxes and fees; and
3. Authorize a 10% contingency ($14,530) to cover any escalation of a potential increase in price during procurement; and
4. Appropriate an additional $39,831 of Gas Tax funds to cover the balance of this expense.
2. Public Works Director Fred Camarillo answered clarifying questions. City Manager Vega provided additional input. There were no public comments.
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to approve Consent Calendar item No. 5, as presented.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
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BUSINESS ITEMS
5. PROPOSAL TO REPLACE EXISTING FLOCK AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS: AGREEMENT WITH AXON ENTERPRISES. INC. FOR PUBLIC SAFETY
TOOL PACKAGE
Recommendation:
1. Receive a presentation from Axon Enterprises, Inc., regarding its services, which include a replacement option for (FLOCK) automated license plate readers, and updated Body Worn Cameras, Evidence Management System, lasers, and a Patrol Drone as First Responder (DFR). The current budget for fiscal year 26/27 anticipated costs of approximately $125,000. As proposed, the Axon proposal maintains body worn cameras, tasers, and eliminates FLOCK by converting to Axon License Plate Readers, and the bundle includes drone as a first responder option under the proposed contract cost for fiscal year 26/27 of $100,266.70 (or $117,634 for years 2-10 of the agreement).
2. Authorize staff to enter into a 10-year sole-source purchase agreement, per Municipal Code Section 2564(a), with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of the laser 10 Certification Bundle with Virtual Reality (VR) Program, Body Worn Camera 4’s, Axon Outpost Cameras, and Patrol Drone as a First Responder.
City Manager James Vega introduced the item. Police Support Services Manager Frank Montelongo presented the report. Adam Smith, representing Axon, gave a presentation.
Questions followed. Sergeant Bates, Detective Montelongo, and Chief Federico also provided additional input.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Seth Bonilla
A motion was made by Councilmember Perez, seconded by Councilmember Gama, to authorize staff to enter into a 10-year sole-source purchase agreement, per Municipal Code Section 2564(a), with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for the purchase of the laser 10 Certification Bundle with Virtual Reality (VR) Program, Body Worn Camera 4’s, Axon Outpost Cameras, and Patrol Drone as a First Responder.
Discussion followed.
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT. None
6. VETERANS ADVISORY AD HOC COMMITTEE AND VETERANS BANNER PROGRAM UPDATE
Recommendation: Receive an update on the Veterans Advisory Ad Hoc Committee and the Hueneme Veterans Banner Program, discuss the committee's work and the current status of the banner program, and provide feedback and direction regarding the banner program and the future role, scope, and continuation of the ad hoc committee.
City Manager James Vega provided a brief overview. Tom Fiala member of the Veterans Ad Hoc Committee presented the report. Questions followed.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Rich Rollins
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The item was received and filed. No action was taken by the Council; therefore, no vote was taken on this item. It was noted that the Veterans Ad Hoc Commission would return to Council with a future item.
7. COMMUNITY BENEFIT FUND PROJECTS
Recommendation: Discuss and provide direction regarding Community Benefit Projects to be reprogrammed from prior year funding and/or provide direction regarding any desired process for further discussion of these projects.
City Manager James Vega presented the report and clarified for the record that an updated estimate of $162,000 has been provided. Questions followed. Economic Development Collaborative-Ventura County (EDC-VC) President/CEO Bruce Stenslie provided additional information regarding the EDC-VC Business Assistance Loan Fund.
Public comments were provided in person by the following:
• Rich Rollins
Discussion followed.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, seconded by Councilmember Lopez, to approve with concurrence of the City Attorney, that the $196,000 be distributed as follows.
1. $162,000 - Economic Development Grants: EDC-VC Business Assistance Loan Fund
2. $10,000 - Veteran’s Banner Program Phase 2
3. $10,000 - Tennis backboard at Moranda Park
4. $5,000 - Electrical Boxes, as needed
Motion passed 5-0, as follows:
AYES: Gama, Lopez, Perez, Hernandez, McQueen-Legohn
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
8. FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUEST
Recommendation: Receive the following future agenda item requests direction on whether to schedule each item for a future meeting:
and provide
1. Request: SUBMITTED BY: Councilmember Lopez, attached.
ITEM: Direct the City Manager, the Police Department, Public Works, and the City Attorney’s Office, to return to Council with an informational presentation and policy report regarding electric bicycle (e-bike) safety, current state regulations, enforcement trends, and best practices from neighboring coastal jurisdictions, and to provide recommendations on potential updates to the Port Hueneme Municipal Code.
STAFF TIME/COST ESTIMATE: Depends on level of programming requested.
Councilmember Lopez provided a brief report.
A motion was made by Councilmember Lopez, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez, to add an informational presentation regarding e-bikes to a future agenda. Clarifying Discussion followed. The motion passed unanimously, 5-0.
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2. Request: SUBMITTED BY: Councilmember Lopez, attached.
ITEM: Direct the City Manager, staff, and the City Attorney to bring an informational report to Council in open session regarding use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Flock Safety cameras including how the data is handled, retention limits, cost, history, who information is shared with, how civil liberties are protected, specific cases where this technology has helped solve crimes or find missing persons, and explain how the searches are audited.
STAFF TIME/COST ESTIMATE: Note - staff is presenting an alternative system at tonight’s meeting which could result in budget savings. Alternative options would need to be analyzed separately.
Councilmember Lopez withdrew the request.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
City Manager James Vega provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
• Movies in the Park
• 5'^ Annual Touch-A-Truck and Spook-Tacular
• West Ventura County Business Alliance Business Awards • California Coastal Cleanup Day recap
• Bolker Drive Emergency Storm Drain Repair Project
• Upcoming Council meeting topics
COUNCILMEMBERS’ REPORTS AND COMMENTS
Council provided comments and reports regarding the following topics:
Councilmember Lopez:
• EDC meeting - Attended; discussed drones.
• Fathomwerx - Announced upcoming open house.
• Coastal Beach Cleanup - Attended; expressed appreciation to the organizers. • Banana Festival - Announced plans to participate.
Councilmember Perez:
• Boys & Girls Club meeting - Attended; discussed preparations for the Annual Gala. • Regular meetings - Attended; no reports.
• Lions Club - Announced upcoming events.
Councilmember Gama:
• Coastal Beach Cleanup - Commented on the progress from the first cleanup and thanked participants.
• Port of Hueneme - Commented on an odor traced to the Port. • Beach Erosion Authority for Clean Oceans and Nourishment (BEACON) meeting - Attended; discussed technology for monitoring coastlines. • Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS) - Attended; discussed a dog named Bruce and noted appointment to an Ad Hoc Committee.
Mayor Pro Tern Hernandez:
• Coastal Beach Cleanup - Commented that it was a successful event. • Cal State Channel Islands Site Authority Retreat - Attended; discussed the Campus power plant and referred the matter to Clean Power Alliance (CPA). • CPA retreat - Attended; discussed the Campus power plant and requested that CPA community benefits be shared through the City Newsletter or other community announcements.
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• Regular meetings - Attended; no reports.
• Military Appreciation Dinner - Announced plans to attend. • Travel - Noted upcoming travel.
ADJOURNMENT
The City Council adjourned at 10:00 p.m. to its next regular meeting scheduled for Monday, October 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.
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