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CALL TO ORDER / ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT - NONE
PRESENTATIONS - NONE
CONSENT CALENDAR
BUSINESS ITEMS:

ITEM #3 - AMENDMENT TO THE HEROES, HISTORY AND HERITAGE POLICY - ANNUAL HUENEME HERO PROGRAM
STAFF COMMENTS
COMMISIONERS COMMENTS / ADJOURNMENT

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	Commission, I'm calling this meeting to order at 4:04 PM.	00:05:50
	Can we get the roll call please?	00:05:56
	Commissioner Bruni.	00:05:59
	Here, Commissioner Mendez.	00:06:01
	Here, Commissioner Thomas.	00:06:03
	Here.	00:06:05
	Vice Chair Burke.	00:06:06
	Here and Cheryl.	00:06:07
	Present. Thank you.	00:06:09
	We're not going to move to public comment that section of our agenda, public comments will be.	00:06:11
	Heard not pertaining to items in this agenda. Madam Clerk, are there any public comments?	00:06:16
	No public comments.	00:06:20
	OK, great. There are no presentations today, so we're going to move to the consent calendar.	00:06:22
	We'll now consider items on the consent calendar, unless a commissioner.	00:06:27
	Wishes to request an item pulled for discussion.	00:06:31
	Is there a motion to approve the consent?	00:06:34
	I make a motion to approve.	00:06:37
	OK. Thank you.	00:06:39
	Is there a second?	00:06:42
	2nd.	00:06:45
	Thank you.	00:06:46
	And if no Commissioner wish to pull an item, can we have the vote on that?	00:06:49
	All in favor.	00:06:52
	Aye, all opposed.	00:06:54
	Hearing none, motion passes unanimously.	00:06:56
	Thank you, Commissioners, for that.	00:06:58
	We're now going to move on to the having taken care of the minutes.	00:07:00
	And the meeting scheduled for next year.	00:07:04
	We're going to go ahead and move on to the business items.	00:07:06
	As a business item today. Amendment to the Heroes heritage in.	00:07:09
	Heard Excuse me Heroes History and Heritage policy. The annual HERO program.	00:07:13
	Will staff please present the report?	00:07:19
	Thank you.	00:07:21
	Good afternoon, Commissioners.	00:07:24
	So as the Chair indicated, our business item today is to consider.	00:07:26
	An amendment.	00:07:31
	To the hero's history and heritage policy.	00:07:32
	Back in June, the City Council considered this body's recommendation for nominations for the 2025.	00:07:35
	Hero Award.	00:07:42
	And during that conversation, the Council made some suggestions regarding modifications to the policy.	00:07:43
	Per our policy and process.	00:07:50
	Modifications would first be reviewed by this body for an advisory recommendation to the Council. So that's why we're here this	00:07:54
	afternoon. So.	00:07:57
	There were a few different comments that were made during its review the council.	00:08:01
	Discussed its desire to consider a limit on the number of.	00:08:06
	Awardees in any given year.	00:08:10
	And there was also.	00:08:12
	Discussion.	00:08:13
	About.	00:08:15
	The term hero the way it's defined.	00:08:16
	And the criteria used to vet the nominations.	00:08:19
	As noted in the report.	00:08:24
	The proposed amendment to the policy.	00:08:26
	Includes the following.	00:08:30
	In mending the definition of the term hero.	00:08:31
	To state that it is a community leader who provides valuable.	00:08:34
	Who provides valuable assistance?	00:08:38
	To the community and whose actions can inspire volunteerism.	00:08:40
	And civic virtues.	00:08:44
	Also included in the proposed changes is an amendment that would allow for a maximum of one individual and or one organization to	00:08:46
	receive the award each year.	00:08:51
	The default expectation would be that we would award.	00:08:57
	To one individual or organization in a given year, but if there were specific circumstances that.	00:09:00
	Both an organization and an individual merited that.	00:09:06
	Recognition in a given year.	00:09:09
	The policy would allow for.	00:09:10
	The recognition of 1.	00:09:12
	Person and one group.	00:09:14
	And then to facilitate the review process.	00:09:16
	Language in the policy and.	00:09:19
	On the application form.	00:09:21
	Has been amended to clearly state that nominations must include information about the type and the frequency.	00:09:23
	Of the Community contribution.	00:09:29
	As well as its specific impact on the Port Wayne, ME community.	00:09:30
	The final change that's proposed.	00:09:35
	And this is in consideration of the fact that the Winnie Beach Festival is now held in July, which?	00:09:38
	Hadn't always been.	00:09:43
	Case historically.	00:09:44
	Is to modify the policy.	00:09:45
	To account for an earlier deadline for nomination submission and then subsequently review by this body and the City Council. So	00:09:47
	you'll notice.	00:09:51
	That.	00:09:56
	The former June 1st deadline for nomination submission is now proposed to be March 15th. Again, this aligns with the CA CS	00:09:57
	schedule.	00:10:01
	And would allow for council review in advance of the Winini Beach Festival.	00:10:06
	Where the nominee?	00:10:10
	Would be recognized at an annual basis.	00:10:11
	That's a summary of the proposed changes.	00:10:15
	And.	00:10:18
	Staffs available for questions that.	00:10:19
	Commissioners may have.	00:10:22
	Does the Commission have any questions for staff at this time? This is only questions about the presentation that we'll then hear	00:10:27
	public comment and then we'll enter into deliberation.	00:10:31
	Are there questions for staff?	00:10:35
	Again, Madam City Clerk, are there any?	00:10:38
	Public comments on this item.	00:10:40
	No public comments.	00:10:42
	OK, we're now going to open it up.	00:10:43
	For discussion.	00:10:45
	Commissioners.	00:10:46
	Yeah, I just want to say I like the idea of having.	00:10:50
	One individual and one.	00:10:54
	Community.	00:10:57
	Organization.	00:10:58
	That way I think it.	00:10:59
	Kind of broadens our scope a little bit, but also doesn't.	00:11:01
	Narrow it down to.	00:11:04
	One institution or one individual each?	00:11:06
	Year.	00:11:09
	Thank you, Commissioner.	00:11:13
	Any other commissioners?	00:11:15
	Thoughts on this item?	00:11:17
	So is it one individual or?	00:11:22
	One organization or one and?	00:11:25
	So the policy would allow for both.	00:11:29
	The default expectation would be that in a given year.	00:11:32
	Or one would be recognized.	00:11:36
	But if the circumstances allowed and there was a year where there was just.	00:11:38
	A group and an individual that we're just.	00:11:42
	An outstanding example of Community leadership the policy would allow for.	00:11:44
	A total of 21 from each category.	00:11:48
	OK, that makes sense. OK.	00:11:50
	Yeah, I know It was a little.	00:11:52
	Challenging this, we're having so many.	00:11:55
	And I think I think it it should be special.	00:11:57
	And I think that this is a nice change to.	00:12:01
	We have a lot of wonderful people in our community and AS.	00:12:06
	Keeps it, kind of.	00:12:09
	You know, uh.	00:12:10
	Very special to the individual receiving or the organization receiving the awards. So I think this is a nice change and.	00:12:11
	Going forward. So thank you for that.	00:12:19
	Clarification.	00:12:21
	OK, any other?	00:12:24
	Comments or contributions from commissioners?	00:12:26
	I'm supportive of this change and in general.	00:12:30
	You know, I've I've.	00:12:34
	Made no secret when this policy was first adopted that I think the heroes history and heritage policy is overly broad.	00:12:36
	I think it's too complex, it's too wide.	00:12:42
	And there's sections of it that are still.	00:12:46
	Incomplete, yeah.	00:12:48
	Right, there was supposed to be a survey of.	00:12:49
	All of the.	00:12:51
	Items in the city that are covered by.	00:12:54
	It's never been included in it.	00:12:56
	So.	00:12:58
	But that having said that.	00:13:00
	Has been adopted and it's in place now.	00:13:01
	And so I think this guidance is going to be helpful for this body and also for staff and for applicants to know.	00:13:04
	Kind of the best the path.	00:13:11
	By which we can consider it so.	00:13:13
	With that, I appreciate it.	00:13:15
	And I'll be supporting it as well. And.	00:13:17
	With that.	00:13:20
	If there's any other questions or comments by commissioners.	00:13:21
	So I'm just a.	00:13:25
	Curious as to what are? What are the things that you foresee missing? I'm not.	00:13:26
	I mean, I know you were involved in the beginning of this, so I just like to get clarification of what.	00:13:30
	Sure. So on page.	00:13:36
	On the bottom there of.	00:13:39
	The heritage heroes and.	00:13:41
	Page It's page 27 of 28.	00:13:44
	OK, you see there there's a.	00:13:50
	A missing page and it says List of Port Winimi historical preservations and heritage objects and sites.	00:13:53
	That's just an example of.	00:14:01
	You know, when this was initiated by a previous administration, this policy.	00:14:02
	One of the questions the CAC had.	00:14:07
	Was around Well, what do we currently have in place?	00:14:10
	And that's just an example of like there's gaps in this policy.	00:14:13
	We can't enter into too much of A discussion on it because it's this has to do with the.	00:14:17
	My name is hero section of the policy but.	00:14:22
	Just to say.	00:14:25
	Overall, my thoughts on this policy is that it's.	00:14:26
	It's overly broad. I recall having asked the city manager at the time.	00:14:29
	What other examples are there out there of a policy like this?	00:14:33
	And he said that no other city he could find has a.	00:14:37
	Policy that is as complex.	00:14:40
	Or, as he said, comprehensive as this, but.	00:14:42
	So that is a way of looping back though.	00:14:47
	To all that to say, but the heroes section of it, I think this guidance is helpful for us.	00:14:51
	And gives us guidance, I think gives staff guidance and applicants so.	00:14:57
	For that reason I'm supportive, but.	00:15:01
	Thanks so far, every time this policies come before me I'm pretty sure I've voted either no or raised objections to it being	00:15:04
	overly complicated.	00:15:07
	And too broad.	00:15:11
	But with that.	00:15:12
	I'm going to be supporting it.	00:15:13
	On this this change.	00:15:14
	So is there any other questions of the?	00:15:16
	If not, we can entertain a motion.	00:15:18
	I'd like to make a motion to accept staff.	00:15:20
	Recommendations.	00:15:24
	OK. Is there a second?	00:15:27
	2nd.	00:15:28
	OK. And with that, Madam?	00:15:31
	Clerk all in favor.	00:15:34
	Aye.	00:15:36
	All opposed.	00:15:37
	Hearing none, motion passes unanimously.	00:15:38
	Thank you for that and thank you to the staff for the great work on that.	00:15:41
	Amendment. Umm.	00:15:44
	Now we're moving to the next item, commissioners, which is staff.	00:15:46
	Comments Does staff have any comments at this time?	00:15:49
	Just.	00:15:54
	Updates and then one.	00:15:55
	Future focused comments.	00:15:58
	Two items that have come before this body before one has been.	00:16:01
	It's been some time but discussion about the barred monument.	00:16:05
	Just wanted to let.	00:16:09
	Everybody know.	00:16:10
	A few months ago there was a brief discussion and presentation before Council about a proposed new locate location.	00:16:13
	Which would be diagonally across from the port. Wayne, Amy.	00:16:20
	Museum.	00:16:23
	On port property at the administrative office there.	00:16:24
	The port has recently.	00:16:27
	Revised their initial application to indicate that that is the proposed location now associated with the initial application.	00:16:29
	This body had reviewed the monument.	00:16:36
	Generally supported it, but held.	00:16:39
	Comment on the location suggested that the council decide that.	00:16:41
	There had been discussion by the Council about that.	00:16:45
	And the Council.	00:16:48
	Will be.	00:16:50
	Scheduled next Monday to.	00:16:51
	Consider the.	00:16:54
	The new.	00:16:55
	Location, so just wanted to provide that as a general update to this body since that was an item that came before this group.	00:16:56
	And then the second item.	00:17:02
	Earlier this year.	00:17:04
	This group.	00:17:06
	Reviewed and considered applications from the Community Benefit Fund from third party organizations that were interested in	00:17:07
	getting access to that. That information was taken to council. The process calls for.	00:17:13
	Discussion.	00:17:19
	At council, subsequently at the joint meeting of the City and the.	00:17:21
	Support and then ultimately decisions about those funds need to be agreed upon and approved by both the Board of Harbor	00:17:24
	Commissioners and the City Council.	00:17:28
	We haven't gotten to the point yet where there has been extended dialogue and.	00:17:33
	Back and forth, an agreement on that.	00:17:38
	I have reached out to the.	00:17:40
	Groups that have.	00:17:42
	Submitted applications that were so many of them were here at the meeting where we reviewed those items. So I just wanted to let	00:17:44
	everybody know in case there were any questions, what happened to that, where is that it? It has not yet come to fruition, but we	00:17:48
	do anticipate.	00:17:52
	At the.	00:17:56
	Next.	00:17:58
	Joint meeting of the city and the port. There will be some discussion about those items and hopefully that'll be.	00:17:59
	The next step in the in the process of of kind of getting to a final resolution about how those funds are to be spent.	00:18:04
	And the last update just to future focus.	00:18:11
	Wanted to give the commissioners a heads up that right now.	00:18:13
	We may very well add to the agenda, but right now at the January meeting, we're looking at bringing forward and giving this body	00:18:17
	an opportunity to review the legislative platform, which is done periodically, again as an opportunity for this body to make	00:18:23
	advisory recommendations to the Council before they consider any adjustments, updates, amendments, etcetera.	00:18:29
	This question going back to the.	00:18:39
	The Community Benefit funds.	00:18:41
	In the past when those applications are taking what usually is the turn time.	00:18:43
	For the agreement with the port and the city.	00:18:47
	So that way you know the people that apply can be informed.	00:18:50
	You know so.	00:18:53
	This was actually the.	00:18:55
	The first year, so we don't have precedent for the turned around time.	00:18:56
	This I would say this year's process has been a little bit different.	00:19:02
	There have been discussions and again I want to be.	00:19:06
	Mindful of the Brown Act, but I'll just very briefly say there have been discussions about a different strategy on how the funds	00:19:08
	could be deployed this year, looking at larger chunks rather than.	00:19:13
	Many recipients and smaller amounts. So I think that's why this year's process has been a little bit.	00:19:18
	There has been more careful consideration and the process has taken a little bit longer than it typically does.	00:19:27
	OK. Thank you.	00:19:32
	I also have a question about that and I actually.	00:19:36
	I'm concerned.	00:19:39
	That it's sort of.	00:19:42
	Seems like it's getting derailed a bit.	00:19:45
	And I had. I feel badly for.	00:19:47
	All of those entities that.	00:19:50
	Submitted their applications.	00:19:52
	And have gone.	00:19:54
	Basically unanswered at this time.	00:19:56
	It's been a long time and.	00:19:59
	And I think that.	00:20:00
	If the if the port has a different.	00:20:01
	Concept as to how they want to proceed with a bigger project and the Council.	00:20:03
	And the port have differing opinions.	00:20:10
	As it seems to.	00:20:14
	Be the case a lot.	00:20:16
	I would like to suggest that and I would like to request that we bring put this Community benefit fund.	00:20:19
	Topic on the next CAC meeting.	00:20:28
	To discuss that process because I think.	00:20:31
	It's really a shame that we haven't responded.	00:20:35
	In a. In a.	00:20:38
	Positive way to.	00:20:40
	At least.	00:20:41
	Really consider the funding.	00:20:44
	For the the entities that we.	00:20:46
	Selected and if we have to revise that selection process at the next meeting.	00:20:50
	And make a recommendation to the Council for.	00:20:56
	Some type of action. I'd like to at least have that discussion so that it's on the agenda and make a recommendation back to the	00:20:59
	council for our recommendation, if you would, please.	00:21:03
	Again, to be respectful the Brown Act, I'll say I I heard your request, I will receive that information and.	00:21:09
	Review.	00:21:16
	As appropriate.	00:21:17
	Yes, OK.	00:21:18
	With that.	00:21:20
	Announcements or comments by staff?	00:21:22
	OK.	00:21:27
	Madam Clerk, if you just.	00:21:28
	One thing I like to bring up is just reminding everybody that.	00:21:30
	You'll send out reminders when our Form 7 hundreds are due and our other trainings are due.	00:21:33
	Seeing how our next meetings until January.	00:21:39
	Yes, I will do that.	00:21:44
	Awesome. Thank you.	00:21:45
	With that, Commissioner, comments who are now in that section, any Commissioners have comments, go ahead.	00:21:47
	You can kick it off down there. Thank you.	00:21:53
	Awesome.	00:21:55
	So.	00:21:56
	It being October 13th, 2025.	00:21:57
	Today is the Navy's 250th birthday.	00:22:00
	I it's.	00:22:03
	Kind of awesome to see an institution like that be.	00:22:06
	Older than the country itself, or I think maybe just slightly younger than the country itself, actually.	00:22:10
	Because the Navy here employs around 19,000 people between.	00:22:16
	Port White, Navy Point Magoo and San Nicholas Island.	00:22:19
	Because I hear quite often a lot of people say, well, what does the Navy do for this community?	00:22:22
	Well, that's what the Navy does for this community, and I think we should.	00:22:27
	Recognize that as a city and as residents of.	00:22:30
	How big of an impact that the Navy does have on Earth?	00:22:33
	Local uh.	00:22:36
	Community here.	00:22:37
	That's all. Thank you.	00:22:38
	Thank you.	00:22:40
	Other Commissioner comments.	00:22:42
	Everybody be safe for the holidays.	00:22:47
	You can have fun with your family, that's all.	00:22:48
	Any Commissioner comments?	00:22:52
	First, happy birthday to the Navy. Thank you for that comment. And not only do they contribute to our.	00:22:54
	Economy and our quality of life here, but.	00:23:00
	Our safety and we appreciate that and.	00:23:02
	Keeping us safe.	00:23:05
	It's nice to have a couple of military bases nearby.	00:23:07
	Just in case.	00:23:09
	So I also just want to recognize the fact that it's wonderful to hear that the hostages have been freed today. That's an amazing.	00:23:11
	And heartfelt.	00:23:21
	Day today for all of those families and unfortunately there are quite a few casualties too, but at least some of those.	00:23:24
	Bodies are coming home, but I was watching it on television this morning and.	00:23:31
	Brought tears to my eyes because it was so touching but.	00:23:35
	One more step towards some peace and.	00:23:39
	But hopefully.	00:23:42
	We can get to some long term peace in our world at some point.	00:23:43
	So just to.	00:23:47
	Acknowled.	00:23:49
	To that to those families.	00:23:50
	Thank you.	00:23:52
	For my Commissioner comments, I also just want to wish everybody.	00:23:59
	It's a happy new year in a couple in a couple months.	00:24:03
	It's gonna be.	00:24:07
	Many months, yes.	00:24:09
	Yes, lots coming up and.	00:24:11
	Similarly, I had comments about the hostages and just I hope.	00:24:13
	That those in our community feel some relief.	00:24:17
	For those that were really impacted by that.	00:24:20
	The situation and their long captivity these last several years.	00:24:23
	And their release and.	00:24:28
	For those that were lost, you know may there.	00:24:30
	Memories be a blessing. And with that.	00:24:32
	We can adjourn the meeting.	00:24:37
	At what time is it now here 4/23?	00:24:39
	Our next quarterly meeting of the Citizen Advisory Commission is Monday, January.	00:24:44
	12/20/26 at 4:00 PM.	00:24:50
	I believe here in the Council chambers, so with that.	00:24:55
	Is oh, I can just adjourn the meeting.	00:24:58

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	Commission, I'm calling this meeting to order at 4:04 PM.	00:05:50
	Can we get the roll call please?	00:05:56
	Commissioner Bruni.	00:05:59
	Here, Commissioner Mendez.	00:06:01
	Here, Commissioner Thomas.	00:06:03
	Here.	00:06:05
	Vice Chair Burke.	00:06:06
	Here and Cheryl.	00:06:07
	Present. Thank you.	00:06:09
	We're not going to move to public comment that section of our agenda, public comments will be.	00:06:11
	Heard not pertaining to items in this agenda. Madam Clerk, are there any public comments?	00:06:16
	No public comments.	00:06:20
	OK, great. There are no presentations today, so we're going to move to the consent calendar.	00:06:22
	We'll now consider items on the consent calendar, unless a commissioner.	00:06:27
	Wishes to request an item pulled for discussion.	00:06:31
	Is there a motion to approve the consent?	00:06:34
	I make a motion to approve.	00:06:37
	OK. Thank you.	00:06:39
	Is there a second?	00:06:42
	2nd.	00:06:45
	Thank you.	00:06:46
	And if no Commissioner wish to pull an item, can we have the vote on that?	00:06:49
	All in favor.	00:06:52
	Aye, all opposed.	00:06:54
	Hearing none, motion passes unanimously.	00:06:56
	Thank you, Commissioners, for that.	00:06:58
	We're now going to move on to the having taken care of the minutes.	00:07:00
	And the meeting scheduled for next year.	00:07:04
	We're going to go ahead and move on to the business items.	00:07:06
	As a business item today. Amendment to the Heroes heritage in.	00:07:09
	Heard Excuse me Heroes History and Heritage policy. The annual HERO program.	00:07:13
	Will staff please present the report?	00:07:19
	Thank you.	00:07:21
	Good afternoon, Commissioners.	00:07:24
	So as the Chair indicated, our business item today is to consider.	00:07:26
	An amendment.	00:07:31
	To the hero's history and heritage policy.	00:07:32
	Back in June, the City Council considered this body's recommendation for nominations for the 2025.	00:07:35
	Hero Award.	00:07:42
	And during that conversation, the Council made some suggestions regarding modifications to the policy.	00:07:43
	Per our policy and process.	00:07:50
	Modifications would first be reviewed by this body for an advisory recommendation to the Council. So that's why we're here this	00:07:54
	afternoon. So.	00:07:57
	There were a few different comments that were made during its review the council.	00:08:01
	Discussed its desire to consider a limit on the number of.	00:08:06
	Awardees in any given year.	00:08:10
	And there was also.	00:08:12
	Discussion.	00:08:13
	About.	00:08:15
	The term hero the way it's defined.	00:08:16
	And the criteria used to vet the nominations.	00:08:19
	As noted in the report.	00:08:24
	The proposed amendment to the policy.	00:08:26
	Includes the following.	00:08:30
	In mending the definition of the term hero.	00:08:31
	To state that it is a community leader who provides valuable.	00:08:34
	Who provides valuable assistance?	00:08:38
	To the community and whose actions can inspire volunteerism.	00:08:40
	And civic virtues.	00:08:44
	Also included in the proposed changes is an amendment that would allow for a maximum of one individual and or one organization to	00:08:46
	receive the award each year.	00:08:51
	The default expectation would be that we would award.	00:08:57
	To one individual or organization in a given year, but if there were specific circumstances that.	00:09:00
	Both an organization and an individual merited that.	00:09:06
	Recognition in a given year.	00:09:09
	The policy would allow for.	00:09:10
	The recognition of 1.	00:09:12
	Person and one group.	00:09:14
	And then to facilitate the review process.	00:09:16
	Language in the policy and.	00:09:19
	On the application form.	00:09:21
	Has been amended to clearly state that nominations must include information about the type and the frequency.	00:09:23
	Of the Community contribution.	00:09:29
	As well as its specific impact on the Port Wayne, ME community.	00:09:30
	The final change that's proposed.	00:09:35
	And this is in consideration of the fact that the Winnie Beach Festival is now held in July, which?	00:09:38
	Hadn't always been.	00:09:43
	Case historically.	00:09:44
	Is to modify the policy.	00:09:45
	To account for an earlier deadline for nomination submission and then subsequently review by this body and the City Council. So	00:09:47
	you'll notice.	00:09:51
	That.	00:09:56
	The former June 1st deadline for nomination submission is now proposed to be March 15th. Again, this aligns with the CA CS	00:09:57
	schedule.	00:10:01
	And would allow for council review in advance of the Winini Beach Festival.	00:10:06
	Where the nominee?	00:10:10
	Would be recognized at an annual basis.	00:10:11
	That's a summary of the proposed changes.	00:10:15
	And.	00:10:18
	Staffs available for questions that.	00:10:19
	Commissioners may have.	00:10:22
	Does the Commission have any questions for staff at this time? This is only questions about the presentation that we'll then hear	00:10:27
	public comment and then we'll enter into deliberation.	00:10:31
	Are there questions for staff?	00:10:35
	Again, Madam City Clerk, are there any?	00:10:38
	Public comments on this item.	00:10:40
	No public comments.	00:10:42
	OK, we're now going to open it up.	00:10:43
	For discussion.	00:10:45
	Commissioners.	00:10:46
	Yeah, I just want to say I like the idea of having.	00:10:50
	One individual and one.	00:10:54
	Community.	00:10:57
	Organization.	00:10:58
	That way I think it.	00:10:59
	Kind of broadens our scope a little bit, but also doesn't.	00:11:01
	Narrow it down to.	00:11:04
	One institution or one individual each?	00:11:06
	Year.	00:11:09
	Thank you, Commissioner.	00:11:13
	Any other commissioners?	00:11:15
	Thoughts on this item?	00:11:17
	So is it one individual or?	00:11:22
	One organization or one and?	00:11:25
	So the policy would allow for both.	00:11:29
	The default expectation would be that in a given year.	00:11:32
	Or one would be recognized.	00:11:36
	But if the circumstances allowed and there was a year where there was just.	00:11:38
	A group and an individual that we're just.	00:11:42
	An outstanding example of Community leadership the policy would allow for.	00:11:44
	A total of 21 from each category.	00:11:48
	OK, that makes sense. OK.	00:11:50
	Yeah, I know It was a little.	00:11:52
	Challenging this, we're having so many.	00:11:55
	And I think I think it it should be special.	00:11:57
	And I think that this is a nice change to.	00:12:01
	We have a lot of wonderful people in our community and AS.	00:12:06
	Keeps it, kind of.	00:12:09
	You know, uh.	00:12:10
	Very special to the individual receiving or the organization receiving the awards. So I think this is a nice change and.	00:12:11
	Going forward. So thank you for that.	00:12:19
	Clarification.	00:12:21
	OK, any other?	00:12:24
	Comments or contributions from commissioners?	00:12:26
	I'm supportive of this change and in general.	00:12:30
	You know, I've I've.	00:12:34
	Made no secret when this policy was first adopted that I think the heroes history and heritage policy is overly broad.	00:12:36
	I think it's too complex, it's too wide.	00:12:42
	And there's sections of it that are still.	00:12:46
	Incomplete, yeah.	00:12:48
	Right, there was supposed to be a survey of.	00:12:49
	All of the.	00:12:51
	Items in the city that are covered by.	00:12:54
	It's never been included in it.	00:12:56
	So.	00:12:58
	But that having said that.	00:13:00
	Has been adopted and it's in place now.	00:13:01
	And so I think this guidance is going to be helpful for this body and also for staff and for applicants to know.	00:13:04
	Kind of the best the path.	00:13:11
	By which we can consider it so.	00:13:13
	With that, I appreciate it.	00:13:15
	And I'll be supporting it as well. And.	00:13:17
	With that.	00:13:20
	If there's any other questions or comments by commissioners.	00:13:21
	So I'm just a.	00:13:25
	Curious as to what are? What are the things that you foresee missing? I'm not.	00:13:26
	I mean, I know you were involved in the beginning of this, so I just like to get clarification of what.	00:13:30
	Sure. So on page.	00:13:36
	On the bottom there of.	00:13:39
	The heritage heroes and.	00:13:41
	Page It's page 27 of 28.	00:13:44
	OK, you see there there's a.	00:13:50
	A missing page and it says List of Port Winimi historical preservations and heritage objects and sites.	00:13:53
	That's just an example of.	00:14:01
	You know, when this was initiated by a previous administration, this policy.	00:14:02
	One of the questions the CAC had.	00:14:07
	Was around Well, what do we currently have in place?	00:14:10
	And that's just an example of like there's gaps in this policy.	00:14:13
	We can't enter into too much of A discussion on it because it's this has to do with the.	00:14:17
	My name is hero section of the policy but.	00:14:22
	Just to say.	00:14:25
	Overall, my thoughts on this policy is that it's.	00:14:26
	It's overly broad. I recall having asked the city manager at the time.	00:14:29
	What other examples are there out there of a policy like this?	00:14:33
	And he said that no other city he could find has a.	00:14:37
	Policy that is as complex.	00:14:40
	Or, as he said, comprehensive as this, but.	00:14:42
	So that is a way of looping back though.	00:14:47
	To all that to say, but the heroes section of it, I think this guidance is helpful for us.	00:14:51
	And gives us guidance, I think gives staff guidance and applicants so.	00:14:57
	For that reason I'm supportive, but.	00:15:01
	Thanks so far, every time this policies come before me I'm pretty sure I've voted either no or raised objections to it being	00:15:04
	overly complicated.	00:15:07
	And too broad.	00:15:11
	But with that.	00:15:12
	I'm going to be supporting it.	00:15:13
	On this this change.	00:15:14
	So is there any other questions of the?	00:15:16
	If not, we can entertain a motion.	00:15:18
	I'd like to make a motion to accept staff.	00:15:20
	Recommendations.	00:15:24
	OK. Is there a second?	00:15:27
	2nd.	00:15:28
	OK. And with that, Madam?	00:15:31
	Clerk all in favor.	00:15:34
	Aye.	00:15:36
	All opposed.	00:15:37
	Hearing none, motion passes unanimously.	00:15:38
	Thank you for that and thank you to the staff for the great work on that.	00:15:41
	Amendment. Umm.	00:15:44
	Now we're moving to the next item, commissioners, which is staff.	00:15:46
	Comments Does staff have any comments at this time?	00:15:49
	Just.	00:15:54
	Updates and then one.	00:15:55
	Future focused comments.	00:15:58
	Two items that have come before this body before one has been.	00:16:01
	It's been some time but discussion about the barred monument.	00:16:05
	Just wanted to let.	00:16:09
	Everybody know.	00:16:10
	A few months ago there was a brief discussion and presentation before Council about a proposed new locate location.	00:16:13
	Which would be diagonally across from the port. Wayne, Amy.	00:16:20
	Museum.	00:16:23
	On port property at the administrative office there.	00:16:24
	The port has recently.	00:16:27
	Revised their initial application to indicate that that is the proposed location now associated with the initial application.	00:16:29
	This body had reviewed the monument.	00:16:36
	Generally supported it, but held.	00:16:39
	Comment on the location suggested that the council decide that.	00:16:41
	There had been discussion by the Council about that.	00:16:45
	And the Council.	00:16:48
	Will be.	00:16:50
	Scheduled next Monday to.	00:16:51
	Consider the.	00:16:54
	The new.	00:16:55
	Location, so just wanted to provide that as a general update to this body since that was an item that came before this group.	00:16:56
	And then the second item.	00:17:02
	Earlier this year.	00:17:04
	This group.	00:17:06
	Reviewed and considered applications from the Community Benefit Fund from third party organizations that were interested in	00:17:07
	getting access to that. That information was taken to council. The process calls for.	00:17:13
	Discussion.	00:17:19
	At council, subsequently at the joint meeting of the City and the.	00:17:21
	Support and then ultimately decisions about those funds need to be agreed upon and approved by both the Board of Harbor	00:17:24
	Commissioners and the City Council.	00:17:28
	We haven't gotten to the point yet where there has been extended dialogue and.	00:17:33
	Back and forth, an agreement on that.	00:17:38
	I have reached out to the.	00:17:40
	Groups that have.	00:17:42
	Submitted applications that were so many of them were here at the meeting where we reviewed those items. So I just wanted to let	00:17:44
	everybody know in case there were any questions, what happened to that, where is that it? It has not yet come to fruition, but we	00:17:48
	do anticipate.	00:17:52
	At the.	00:17:56
	Next.	00:17:58
	Joint meeting of the city and the port. There will be some discussion about those items and hopefully that'll be.	00:17:59
	The next step in the in the process of of kind of getting to a final resolution about how those funds are to be spent.	00:18:04
	And the last update just to future focus.	00:18:11
	Wanted to give the commissioners a heads up that right now.	00:18:13
	We may very well add to the agenda, but right now at the January meeting, we're looking at bringing forward and giving this body	00:18:17
	an opportunity to review the legislative platform, which is done periodically, again as an opportunity for this body to make	00:18:23
	advisory recommendations to the Council before they consider any adjustments, updates, amendments, etcetera.	00:18:29
	This question going back to the.	00:18:39
	The Community Benefit funds.	00:18:41
	In the past when those applications are taking what usually is the turn time.	00:18:43
	For the agreement with the port and the city.	00:18:47
	So that way you know the people that apply can be informed.	00:18:50
	You know so.	00:18:53
	This was actually the.	00:18:55
	The first year, so we don't have precedent for the turned around time.	00:18:56
	This I would say this year's process has been a little bit different.	00:19:02
	There have been discussions and again I want to be.	00:19:06
	Mindful of the Brown Act, but I'll just very briefly say there have been discussions about a different strategy on how the funds	00:19:08
	could be deployed this year, looking at larger chunks rather than.	00:19:13
	Many recipients and smaller amounts. So I think that's why this year's process has been a little bit.	00:19:18
	There has been more careful consideration and the process has taken a little bit longer than it typically does.	00:19:27
	OK. Thank you.	00:19:32
	I also have a question about that and I actually.	00:19:36
	I'm concerned.	00:19:39
	That it's sort of.	00:19:42
	Seems like it's getting derailed a bit.	00:19:45
	And I had. I feel badly for.	00:19:47
	All of those entities that.	00:19:50
	Submitted their applications.	00:19:52
	And have gone.	00:19:54
	Basically unanswered at this time.	00:19:56
	It's been a long time and.	00:19:59
	And I think that.	00:20:00
	If the if the port has a different.	00:20:01
	Concept as to how they want to proceed with a bigger project and the Council.	00:20:03
	And the port have differing opinions.	00:20:10
	As it seems to.	00:20:14
	Be the case a lot.	00:20:16
	I would like to suggest that and I would like to request that we bring put this Community benefit fund.	00:20:19
	Topic on the next CAC meeting.	00:20:28
	To discuss that process because I think.	00:20:31
	It's really a shame that we haven't responded.	00:20:35
	In a. In a.	00:20:38
	Positive way to.	00:20:40
	At least.	00:20:41
	Really consider the funding.	00:20:44
	For the the entities that we.	00:20:46
	Selected and if we have to revise that selection process at the next meeting.	00:20:50
	And make a recommendation to the Council for.	00:20:56
	Some type of action. I'd like to at least have that discussion so that it's on the agenda and make a recommendation back to the	00:20:59
	council for our recommendation, if you would, please.	00:21:03
	Again, to be respectful the Brown Act, I'll say I I heard your request, I will receive that information and.	00:21:09
	Review.	00:21:16
	As appropriate.	00:21:17
	Yes, OK.	00:21:18
	With that.	00:21:20
	Announcements or comments by staff?	00:21:22
	OK.	00:21:27
	Madam Clerk, if you just.	00:21:28
	One thing I like to bring up is just reminding everybody that.	00:21:30
	You'll send out reminders when our Form 7 hundreds are due and our other trainings are due.	00:21:33
	Seeing how our next meetings until January.	00:21:39
	Yes, I will do that.	00:21:44
	Awesome. Thank you.	00:21:45
	With that, Commissioner, comments who are now in that section, any Commissioners have comments, go ahead.	00:21:47
	You can kick it off down there. Thank you.	00:21:53
	Awesome.	00:21:55
	So.	00:21:56
	It being October 13th, 2025.	00:21:57
	Today is the Navy's 250th birthday.	00:22:00
	I it's.	00:22:03
	Kind of awesome to see an institution like that be.	00:22:06
	Older than the country itself, or I think maybe just slightly younger than the country itself, actually.	00:22:10
	Because the Navy here employs around 19,000 people between.	00:22:16
	Port White, Navy Point Magoo and San Nicholas Island.	00:22:19
	Because I hear quite often a lot of people say, well, what does the Navy do for this community?	00:22:22
	Well, that's what the Navy does for this community, and I think we should.	00:22:27
	Recognize that as a city and as residents of.	00:22:30
	How big of an impact that the Navy does have on Earth?	00:22:33
	Local uh.	00:22:36
	Community here.	00:22:37
	That's all. Thank you.	00:22:38
	Thank you.	00:22:40
	Other Commissioner comments.	00:22:42
	Everybody be safe for the holidays.	00:22:47
	You can have fun with your family, that's all.	00:22:48
	Any Commissioner comments?	00:22:52
	First, happy birthday to the Navy. Thank you for that comment. And not only do they contribute to our.	00:22:54
	Economy and our quality of life here, but.	00:23:00
	Our safety and we appreciate that and.	00:23:02
	Keeping us safe.	00:23:05
	It's nice to have a couple of military bases nearby.	00:23:07
	Just in case.	00:23:09
	So I also just want to recognize the fact that it's wonderful to hear that the hostages have been freed today. That's an amazing.	00:23:11
	And heartfelt.	00:23:21
	Day today for all of those families and unfortunately there are quite a few casualties too, but at least some of those.	00:23:24
	Bodies are coming home, but I was watching it on television this morning and.	00:23:31
	Brought tears to my eyes because it was so touching but.	00:23:35
	One more step towards some peace and.	00:23:39
	But hopefully.	00:23:42
	We can get to some long term peace in our world at some point.	00:23:43
	So just to.	00:23:47
	Acknowled.	00:23:49
	To that to those families.	00:23:50
	Thank you.	00:23:52
	For my Commissioner comments, I also just want to wish everybody.	00:23:59
	It's a happy new year in a couple in a couple months.	00:24:03
	It's gonna be.	00:24:07
	Many months, yes.	00:24:09
	Yes, lots coming up and.	00:24:11
	Similarly, I had comments about the hostages and just I hope.	00:24:13
	That those in our community feel some relief.	00:24:17
	For those that were really impacted by that.	00:24:20
	The situation and their long captivity these last several years.	00:24:23
	And their release and.	00:24:28
	For those that were lost, you know may there.	00:24:30
	Memories be a blessing. And with that.	00:24:32
	We can adjourn the meeting.	00:24:37
	At what time is it now here 4/23?	00:24:39
	Our next quarterly meeting of the Citizen Advisory Commission is Monday, January.	00:24:44
	12/20/26 at 4:00 PM.	00:24:50
	I believe here in the Council chambers, so with that.	00:24:55
	Is oh, I can just adjourn the meeting.	00:24:58