CC & HA Regular Meeting Agenda – October 5, 2026, Page 1 of 5 Monday, October 5, 2026
Port Hueneme City Hall
250 North Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
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• Email: [email protected] with the subject line: “City Council (or Housing Authority) Public Comment” (include the agenda item number if applicable). • Mail or delivery: City/Authority Clerk’s Office, 250 N. Ventura Road, Port Hueneme, CA 93041. Clearly mark the envelope “City Council (or Housing Authority) Public Comment and meeting date” (include the agenda item number if applicable). Written comments received by the deadline will be provided to the City Council/Housing Authority before the meeting, included in the public agenda packet, and posted on 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 CC & HA Regular Meeting Agenda – October 5, 2026, Page 2 of 5 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]. * 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. 6:00 PM – CITY COUNCIL CLOSED SESSION
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:
CC & HA Regular Meeting Agenda – October 5, 2026, Page 3 of 5 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 CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
6:30 PM CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
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 Mayor McQueen-Legohn
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 October 5, 2026.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST and LEVINE ACT DISCLOSURES
PRESENTATIONS
A. BREAST CANCER AWARENESS PROCLAMATION
B. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 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.
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HOUSING AUTHORITY CONSENT CALENDAR
1. MINUTES
Recommendation: Approve the September 8, 2026, Housing Authority Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Recommendation: Receive and file the Housing Authority’s register of disbursements for the period of August 18, 2026 through September 14, 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 November 2, 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 September 21, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes.
2. REGISTER OF DISBURSEMENTS
Recommendation: Receive and file the City’s register of disbursements for the period of August 31, 2026 through September 14, 2026.
3. CITY/PORT REVENUE SHARING REPORTING UPDATE
Recommendation: Receive and file the required 4 years of prior year City/Port revenue sharing reports.
4. RATIFICATION OF LABOR CONTRACT WITH PORT HUENEME SERVICE EMPLOYEES’ INTERNATIONAL UNION (SEIU) LOCAL 721
Recommendation: Approve and ratify a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the City of Port Hueneme and the Service Employees’ International Union (SEIU) Local 721 for a contract period beginning the first pay period after ratification and ending June 30, 2028.
5. AWARD CONTRACT FOR SLIPLINE REHABILITATION OF (6) GRAVITY SEWER
SEGMENTS WITH SANCON TECHNOLOGIES, A VORTEX COMPANY USING
HGACBUY
Recommendation: Award a contract in the amount of $167,475.00 to Sancon Technologies, a Vortex company, for rehabilitation repairs of (6) Gravity Sewer Segments; and approve a 10% contingency $16,747.50 for any unforeseen conditions.
PUBLIC HEARINGS – None.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
6. 2026-27 RAINY SEASON AND EL NIÑO PREPAREDNESS UPDATE Recommendation: Receive and file this update on forecast El Niño and preparations for the 2026-27 rainy season, authorize staff to distribute a mailer with Emergency Preparation Information to residents, and provide direction as appropriate.
7. CONSIDERATION OF THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES RECOMMENDATION TO OPPOSE PROPOSITION 43
Recommendation: Consider the League of California Cities' recommendation to oppose Proposition 43 and, if Council agrees, adopt a Resolution entitled, "A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme, California, Opposing Proposition 43, Limits Voters' Ability to Raise Revenues for Local Government Services, on the November 3, 2026 Statewide Ballot".
8. REVIEW OF HUENEME HERO AWARD CRITERIA AND PROCESS
Recommendation: Review the existing criteria and process to evaluate nominations for the Annual Hueneme Hero Award, and direct staff to make necessary amendments.
REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – None.
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, October 19, 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).