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Deputy City Manager Charles Perritz and REACH representatives described the requests. REACH (a 501(c)(3) organization operating independently of the city) requested use of half the Miranda Park storage area to keep event materials—tables, chairs and sports equipment—so the nonprofit can support community programming, such as pickleball tournaments and other events. Staff noted the space is a small storage room within the Miranda Park building and that most equipment in the room was purchased by REACH or volunteers; staff said the room is usable for storage though the building roof requires eventual repair for full resumed public rental use.

REACH also proposed a utility‑box beautification project to paint or otherwise artistically treat utility and signal boxes in the city. REACH Vice President Bobby Martinez told the council REACH plans to involve schools and community groups, use themes that reflect Port Hueneme (beach, military history, native Chumash references) and has partner organizations willing to fund some of the work. Staff recommended limiting city assistance to no more than 25 staff hours to identify city‑owned boxes, coordinate with utilities and process any required city permits; any additional maintenance costs would be assumed by REACH.

Council members asked for a site map and confirmation of which boxes are city‑owned, utility‑owned or privately owned; staff said that identification work is part of the limited staff support. REACH representatives said they will fund the artwork and aim to involve youth and other community partners.

The council authorized the city manager to execute an agreement allowing REACH to use the storage area, approved REACH’s beautification project with up to 25 hours of staff time and waived fees associated with applicable city permits. The motion passed unanimously. Staff will return with a site list and final coordination steps as the project moves forward.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council 2-18-25","oneSentenceSummary","The council unanimously authorized REACH to use Miranda Park storage space and approved a city role of up to 25 staff hours to help identify utility‑box ownership and permits for a utility‑box art project, with REACH and partners to fund the artwork and assume maintenance costs.","taxTitle","Port Hueneme City, Ventura County, California","taxId",71640,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6320142,"Port Hueneme council asks staff to start community outreach on short‑term rental rules",3986,4170000,8156000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2359813-f5962f533df3356f76011642aec53c09&start=4170&end=8156","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2359813-f5962f533df3356f76011642aec53c09/thumbnail_4170000.jpg","/articles/6320142/Port-Hueneme-City/Ventura-County/California/Port-Hueneme-council-asks-staff-to-start-community-outreach-on-shortterm-rental-rules","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6320142-6d0359ae1ed287dc757c35d23a4e65fc/orig.mp4?Expires=1775805000&Signature=UFkc-snhVUXzSHifR9GM8tFllvHzeeK~iN2kc0xca2nTV8ajjUXq-YRejVltb7j7W-iN8Yv-pKoPMG34HQuA1cuQ9YRnohJpVcKuBEyKw9TV3Db8FPUfUDXV-bH1xTZWTR8hPLHMPkiaQj6~WNkklbNaBfKgPuVVYTo8K~cRQkl3qcZj9JGzM0kB4pErIpj5W-a6tBqO5vSpTiIO07KZWPDF6TNQcegnQH1YR2GwdRrK~8~yq6OpzWKxZMEQWVPUkwL4xwHIdNLOQbaSpldfOdpZvZjpZ4IMJAZcuh~ZnafSV3IsUg6c4s38SxYvkOw9bO87U05YxmSt268xgXFbtQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Port Hueneme City Council voted unanimously to direct staff to begin community engagement and workshops on possible short‑term rental (STR) regulations after receiving a staff overview and hearing from HOA representatives who asked the city to provide uniform rules for the coastal zone.

Staff explained that the city currently has no STR‑specific ordinance and that at least 14 units report and pay transient occupancy tax (TOT). A broader online search found roughly 50 listings advertised on Airbnb or VRBO, though staff said the true number of active, taxable units is likely smaller. Staff emphasized that almost all advertising for Port Hueneme STRs appears to be within the coastal zone, which adds complexity because the California Coastal Commission generally disallows outright bans in the coastal zone and requires local coastal program amendments for significant restrictions; the commission has, however, approved reasonable regulations in other cities.

City staff outlined the policy toolkit other coastal cities use: permitting and licensing, mandatory TOT payment, operational standards (occupancy caps, minimum stays, parking and trash rules), health and safety requirements, and enforcement pathways including progressive penalties and permit revocation. Staff identified three broad options for council consideration: no action, moderate regulation focused on “good neighbor” requirements plus permitting and oversight, and comprehensive regulation (zoning overlays, caps by neighborhood, stronger enforcement). Staff recommended beginning with public outreach to clarify community priorities before drafting an ordinance.

Multiple public commenters representing homeowners associations urged the council to adopt an ordinance to give HOAs tools they lack or to provide a consistent framework for enforcement. Jan Burke, speaking for the HOA coalition, said the coalition wants consistency across HOAs and \"to partner with the city to come up with a… ordinance or a guideline to help us to create something that works for the city, works for the HOAs, and that we're all playing on the same level playing field.\" David Scrivner, president of the First State Village Homeowners Association and vice chair of the HHOAC, told the council that HOA escalation processes are slow and often unenforceable and urged rules with “teeth” so repeat offenders can be barred from operating STRs.

Council members voiced differing emphases: several said they wanted to begin community outreach, and at least two members said they favored a moderate regulation approach as a starting point (good‑neighbor rules, permit and licensing, 24‑hour local contact for complaints, parking and trash obligations). Council discussed resource implications — monitoring listings, processing permits, and enforcement — and the likelihood that the city would need to charge permit fees and rely on TOT revenue or enforcement revenue to cover program costs. Staff estimated that a community engagement process, plus drafting and adopting an ordinance and then submitting any coastal zone amendments to the Coastal Commission, would likely take several months (roughly 3–5 months in a typical schedule) and that Coastal Commission review adds time for coastal‑zone rules.

The council’s formal action was to receive the staff report and \"move forward with additional community engagement\"; the motion passed unanimously with Council Member Grama, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Perez, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Mayor McQueen Lisonbee voting yes. Staff said it will design public workshops and a survey and return to the council with recommended regulatory options informed by community feedback.","After a lengthy presentation and public comments from homeowners association representatives, the council unanimously directed staff to hold community engagement as the next step in considering short‑term rental regulations, with members expressing interest in at least a moderate regulatory approach.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6320145,"Port Hueneme outlines pedestrian, traffic measures after pilot programs and speed studies",1280,1697000,2977000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2359813-f5962f533df3356f76011642aec53c09&start=1697&end=2977","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2359813-f5962f533df3356f76011642aec53c09/thumbnail_1697000.jpg","/articles/6320145/Port-Hueneme-City/Ventura-County/California/Port-Hueneme-outlines-pedestrian-traffic-measures-after-pilot-programs-and-speed-studies","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6320145-fa130ea14b9ee27c0693b4d0032c7adb/orig.mp4?Expires=1775805000&Signature=aptb74KeeXFktrugyTdWE1UShESRObv0aVoUvnbjwoZyBscRebPWcUXTq3EJfN~lvgXWh1Gc-VMyuV8EsGF1EnWjpfSURsW5vXmik3kcrPYFMmLasbcSLs~kCEt14Lt3WOFwoDHmggJc0qO-kTv6ZJ8TjdJ2kXvL9vnZe~Lx9NtQmNwi-g8GTP-XqHQuz78kIqfQeASB0sQZCtGJucORIIteOaiMQovn7FV77-KYIaxajahevxBw5l3dKTHN3fASwjipzHYt7xHTdZ~fvXEyux6Q0Qg3LTIygdywIJBBVDEjJNTyZJPMGH2JYot-Qd-mvZaDYxQHUPqhHIxLUY5ETQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Port Hueneme public works officials on Monday reviewed a series of traffic and pedestrian safety measures the city is tracking after recent pilot projects, and announced a grant award to fund additional crosswalk flashing beacons near a school.

Public Works Director Fred DeCambrio told the City Council the city has installed rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) at Surfside Drive crossings and added visibility signs where needed. A Panoma Street pilot that placed stop signs and adjusted red curb was authorized as an 18‑month pilot; staff reported no new complaints or accidents in that location since installation and will evaluate the pilot before the November end date.

The council heard follow‑up on a speed‑cushion policy adopted in 2023; since adoption the city has received eight public requests and installed cushions at six locations. Staff referenced police speed surveys used to evaluate candidate locations and described the data typically collected (seven‑day vehicle counts, average and maximum speeds and percentage of trips above citation thresholds). A citywide speed study completed in October 2023 recommended lowering limits on 12 streets to improve pedestrian safety; staff reported public notices and a three‑month grace period before enforcement.

DeCambrio described an August pilot of rubberized raised medians on Surfside Drive that appeared to stop vehicle “donuts” in the immediate area but encouraged monitoring for displacement of the behavior to adjacent areas. He also summarized work with the City of Oxnard to reconcile truck‑route maps; the update allowed Port Hueneme police to enforce truck‑route restrictions on a section of Pleasant Valley Road that had previously been ambiguous because Oxnard’s map had designated that segment a truck route.

In questions, council members asked whether the red curb restored parking on Panoma and whether the city can require physical changes to roads to support a dedicated westbound left‑turn signal on Hueneme/VENTURA; staff said replacing signal poles and sequencing could cost on the order of $300,000 and is not currently recommended because traffic counts do not warrant the change.

DeCambrio also said the city applied for and was awarded a $70,000 grant from SCAG to install additional RRFBs on Hemlock Street near a school, which will require a council resolution accepting the grant when staff returns with draft language. The city also has an active parking study (authorized in November) focused on priority neighborhoods the council identified; the consultant is in the data‑collection phase and will return with a draft report of alternatives.

Council members asked staff to look at specific crossing and turning movements near the beach and to continue coordinating with the Navy and other agencies on parking and oversized vehicle rules. Staff said enforcement resources, outreach (the “Reflect Yourself” pedestrian visibility campaign) and coordination with other jurisdictions have reduced speed complaints citywide, and that the Panoma and Surfside measures have seen fewer resident reports since installation.","Public works staff updated the council on pilot safety measures — RRFB crosswalk beacons, stop sign pilots, speed cushions, raised medians and truck‑route enforcement — and announced a $70,000 grant for additional crosswalk beacons on Hemlock Street.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6320147,"Port Hueneme council clears rules, fees ahead of Bubbling Springs Park reopening",389,3322000,3711000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2359813-f5962f533df3356f76011642aec53c09&start=3322&end=3711","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2359813-f5962f533df3356f76011642aec53c09/thumbnail_3322000.jpg","/articles/6320147/Port-Hueneme-City/Ventura-County/California/Port-Hueneme-council-clears-rules-fees-ahead-of-Bubbling-Springs-Park-reopening","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6320147-f263785fca9675c88887b1c779ba3086/orig.mp4?Expires=1775805000&Signature=ehIvO6vPPPSjy5~nK~9RRcSbxWxFCLpK98jvR41mlR1auhDAsTAAbxjxyR80biJm9sojp3kJqM30fzd8fz9clyB1TRoIkg7HlXHelO5SApVyQ5xnME3DI-ump2wd7KiLeyiVM8Oh4c1aQl-iWfM8kz3ZqkKXStkYvGeghLKJSsla8-BhUocBcypwgfVRm2uYMME1bW2uLzR~GAJHk5QQUtAIDgYjA~lPlavz2t~xcjFNv~rKidJM2IAkIvvzHvwMqgZEsS5W8u0Q0FwezD4LbMhGHTYgVDKwogsaTh76wBCFkMkPwT4cXSzGV9dxN14J8Aojky8olPpDR26F8uQFmw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Port Hueneme City Council on a unanimous vote introduced an ordinance to allow dogs to be off leash in a single designated area of the renovated Bubbling Springs Park and separately adopted new recreation fees for reservable park amenities.

City staff said the park’s opening is expected in the next two months and that the planned dog park—two fenced areas for large and small dogs—cannot operate as designed without a change to the municipal leash law. Deputy City Manager Charles Perritz told the council the proposed ordinance would amend two sections of the municipal code to permit off‑leash activity only inside the designated fenced area and would allow the city manager to adopt administrative rules (for example, how the city will define “small” versus “large” dogs, hours, and other operational details) that will be posted at the site.

Council members also considered a separate public hearing on recreation fees tied to the park. Staff proposed a tiered fee structure: lower resident/nonprofit rates and higher non‑resident rates. Examples in the staff presentation included a resident picnic reservation fee of $60 for three hours and $20 per additional hour and a nonresident rate of $90 for three hours and $30 per additional hour. The new community room adjacent to Ballfield 1 would be charged at roughly one‑half the current rates for comparable rooms because it is significantly smaller than existing rooms at other facilities.

Deputy City Manager Perritz emphasized the proposals apply only to Bubbling Springs Park and do not change leash rules or fees for other city parks. The dog‑park ordinance was introduced for first reading by title only with waiver of further reading; the council also found the project categorically exempt from CEQA as presented. The fee changes were adopted by resolution and were found to be statutorily exempt under CEQA guidelines for rates, tolls, fares and charges.

Council debate was brief; no members of the public addressed either item during the hearings. Both measures passed unanimously with Council Member Grama, Council Member Hernandez, Council Member Perez, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez and Mayor McQueen Lisonbee voting yes.

The city will return with any administrative rules for the dog park (for example, precise size thresholds, hours, and signage) and with the formal resolution language for acceptance of any related grants or agreements needed to implement details of the reopened park. Staff said the city is building the dog‑park fencing and other amenities now and will post operational rules at the park when those details are finalized.","The City Council introduced an ordinance to allow off‑leash use in a designated area of the renovated Bubbling Springs Park and adopted new reservation fees for park amenities as the city prepares to reopen the site in coming weeks.","actionData","errors"]

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