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The City Council regular meeting and Housing Authority special meeting. 00:00:00
We will call the meeting to order it is now 5. 00:00:04
PM Madam Clerk, can we get a roll call, please? 00:00:07
Councilmember Gama. 00:00:11
Here, Councilmember Perez. 00:00:12
Here, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez. 00:00:14
Here and Mayor McQueen Lashawn. 00:00:16
Here, let the record reflect that Councilmember Hernandez is absent. 00:00:17
Great. Thank you. Do we have any public comments? 00:00:22
No public comments for closed session. 00:00:25
Great. Thank you. 00:00:27
Madam City Attorney, can you please read the closed session items into the record? 00:00:29
Thank you, Madam Mayor. 00:00:34
Yes, we have 4 matters going into closed session. 00:00:35
They are set forth on the agenda the first three items, AB and C. 00:00:39
Our conference with labor negotiators under government Code 54957.6. 00:00:44
The agency representatives and the. 00:00:50
Labor unions are set forth in the agenda. 00:00:54
The 4th item going into closed session. 00:00:59
Is uh. 00:01:02
The public employee performance evaluation. 00:01:03
Brought under Government Code section 54957-B1 and that is for the city manager. 00:01:06
Great. Thank you. Are there any conflict of interests to disclose at this time? 00:01:13
Yes, I am excluding myself from item A due to potential financial impact because of my husband's member of the POA and I am. 00:01:18
Removing the Levine Act. 00:01:29
From item. 00:01:33
B. That is not a Levine act. 00:01:35
OK, great. 00:01:41
Do we have that recorded? 00:01:43
City Manager. 00:01:44
I think, yeah, it's that it's not an item requiring A recusal, right? 00:01:45
Is our understanding. 00:01:50
Great. Thank you. 00:01:52
Let's see. 00:01:54
So with that, we're going to recess into closed session. The time is now 502. 00:01:55
All right, good evening everyone, and welcome to the City Council regular meeting. The time is now 631. We'll have our. 01:31:29
Flag salute by Councilmember Gama. 01:31:41
If you could please stand and place your right hand over your heart. 01:31:44
Ready. 01:31:50
Begin I pledge allegiance. 01:31:51
And to the Republic for which they. 01:31:57
One Nation. 01:32:00
Thank you, Madam Clerk, please take roll. 01:32:12
Councilmember Gama. 01:32:16
Here, Councilmember Perez. Here, Mayor Pro Tem Lopez. 01:32:18
Here, Mayor McQueen Lejean. 01:32:22
Here, please let the record reflect that Councilmember Hernandez is absent. 01:32:23
Great. Thank you. We're going to have our inspiration tonight by Councilmember. 01:32:28
Gamma. 01:32:33
All right, I love doing inspiration and. 01:32:35
Let's get this to come up. 01:32:38
So there was a man here in the city of Port Hueneme by the name of Theater Waddell. 01:32:41
And he was the original. 01:32:46
Guy with a bucket around town. 01:32:48
And this is a guy that I would see every day. 01:32:50
In and around wine, Amy, He always had his bucket. He was always paying attention to Bubbling Springs, the beach. 01:32:53
Everywhere you'd see this guy. 01:32:59
And you can see on his bucket. 01:33:01
It says. 01:33:03
Winimi litter free, you and me. 01:33:04
So, Mr. Waddell. 01:33:06
Was. 01:33:08
A big inspiration of mine. 01:33:10
I used to be surfing all the time and I'd see him with his white bucket. 01:33:13
And I used to say to myself. 01:33:16
I could do that. 01:33:19
I should do that. 01:33:20
Well, my surfing days are. 01:33:21
Limited, uh. 01:33:23
And Ted passed away in 2015. 01:33:24
And he inspired me. 01:33:27
To pick up a bucket and start addressing the litter here in the city of Port Hueneme. So I have a. 01:33:29
A bunch of slides I'm gonna run through really fast. 01:33:34
And I just want you to think of Ted Waldell inspiration and he's inspired so many people to come out to Winding Me beach cleanup 01:33:37
and be a part of the solution. And I can tell you. 01:33:41
We're coming up at our nine year anniversary and we really have made a difference. So here we go. 01:33:46
The day we started, you could see the memorial was overcome with sand and that was the. 01:33:53
Original impetus to start doing something on a Saturday at Winami Beach. 01:33:58
And I got a bucket and I. 01:34:02
Rendered it. 01:34:04
Why Nami Little Free? 01:34:05
You and me. 01:34:06
So yeah, every Saturday we meet at the Alaska 261 Memorial. We've been doing this for almost 9 years. You could see that we do it 01:34:09
out of love. 01:34:12
Over the years we've had so many different groups, high schools. 01:34:17
Colleges. Elementary schools. 01:34:21
Members of our community. 01:34:24
Back in the day, we were filling up dumpsters. There's so much trash and now we feel like we got it to a point we even get little 01:34:27
families out there. 01:34:30
We have a good time and we'd like to say it's Wellness and I've actually seen kids. 01:34:35
Grow to be over 6 feet tall over the nine years. 01:34:40
And it's great because they. 01:34:43
Started when they're. 01:34:44
Way shorter than me. 01:34:45
Just a beautiful time every morning. 01:34:49
Everyone here on this diocese participated at some point or another. 01:34:52
As Councilmember Hernandez. 01:34:56
I mean. 01:34:58
Perez We had kids from Ohio. We get kids from Camarillo. 01:34:59
Vienna Lopez has showed up Kelly. 01:35:04
Kelly Long has showed up. 01:35:06
We get. 01:35:09
Camarillo High School, I mean, it's just. 01:35:11
It covers the whole county so. 01:35:14
Again. 01:35:16
Thinking back to Ted Weldow, he's inspired all these people. 01:35:17
And we've made a wonderful, wonderful difference here at Winami Beach. Amgen supports us. 01:35:20
We got a bunch of regulars that come. 01:35:26
Every uh. 01:35:28
Every Saturday, and it's just a wonderful thing. So if you're ever looking for something to do on a Saturday, come join us. We 01:35:29
meet at 8:30 AM at the Alaska Memorial. 01:35:33
We have an early start at 7:30 AM. Official start time is 8:30. We stop at 10. 01:35:37
All you have to do is bring a good attitude. Look at Rich Rollins. 01:35:42
This guy is a. 01:35:45
This is a Disney character that we found out Norman Lagoon. 01:35:47
And turned out that he was an original. 01:35:50
Disney character and somebody stole it and so when I went to replace it and looked up online. 01:35:52
These things could go for as much as $1600 so. 01:35:57
So I have a new one, but it didn't cost $1600. We even send people out to Malibu who take buckets and sticks with them and I give 01:36:00
it to them and they go do a clean up out in Malibu. These are all the toys that I've found over the years. 01:36:07
These are some of the different groups that we've worked with. 01:36:13
And it's a Joyce. 01:36:16
Oh, my friend Rodney Robinson in the middle, he got a bucket and he started picking up trash in Washington, so. 01:36:19
We feel like our inspiration from Ted Waddell is going. 01:36:24
To other states as well. 01:36:28
And. 01:36:30
PD protect my happy place. 01:36:31
Marsha Marsha Marsha Marsha is a regular. She's been out. 01:36:35
Just about the entire time that we've been doing it. 01:36:38
KVTA helps us out. 01:36:40
Brings listeners out to help us. 01:36:43
There's the Police Explorers, the bottom right. 01:36:47
But we've had thousands of people, thousands of buckets, and we've made a huge, huge impact on the. 01:36:49
Quality of Waeneme beach. 01:36:55
So if you're ever looking for something to do on a Saturday. 01:36:57
Every little bit matters why Nimi litter free you and me. 01:37:00
Let's leave our community better than we found it. 01:37:04
And again. 01:37:06
Ted Waddell is the. 01:37:07
The big time. 01:37:08
Inspiration. 01:37:10
For all of this and thank you. 01:37:11
Thank you, but. 01:37:15
Councilmember Gama will now move to the closed session report. 01:37:16
Madam Attorney or city attorney, do you have a report? 01:37:22
Thank you. 01:37:24
Madam Mayor. 01:37:26
Thank you, Madam Mayor. 01:37:28
We were only able to discuss items A&B on the agenda. 01:37:29
And as to those two items, there's no reportable action. 01:37:35
As to item C&D on the agenda, we will resume the closed session. 01:37:39
At the conclusion of this meeting. 01:37:44
Thank you. We'll now move to public comments. These are public comments not pertaining to the items on the agenda. You will have 3 01:37:48
minutes. 01:37:52
Madam Clerk, do we have any public comments? 01:37:56
Yes. 01:37:59
First up, Robert Young. 01:38:00
My name is Robert Young. I live at. 01:38:07
187 W Garden Green Port Wine, Amy. 01:38:08
Miami Bay. 01:38:12
Excuse me? 01:38:14
My interest is to address the installation of a 45 foot. 01:38:15
5G. 01:38:19
Wi-Fi tower on the common grounds of Winemake. 01:38:20
Residential complex. 01:38:24
The owner of the said company Waifa is Wi-Fi Tower. 01:38:26
Mike Taylor is the owner. The tower is located less than 20 yards from my residence. 01:38:30
I received one. 01:38:37
Notification from the city of Port Rainy be addressing. 01:38:39
The installation. 01:38:42
Of the. 01:38:44
Nothing from the owners of the company and nothing from my HOA. 01:38:46
The letter from the city I received. 01:38:52
The letter that I received from the city. 01:39:01
I received 11 days prior to the notice of a public hearing. 01:39:04
As said, I was able to reschedule my work and so I drafted a letter and brought it to the. 01:39:09
Assistant. 01:39:16
City Planner. 01:39:18
And spoke with him briefly. 01:39:20
Umm, I did not receive any response from this city. 01:39:23
Or again, from any other party with regards to that. 01:39:27
Interestingly enough. 01:39:31
Gone to the. 01:39:32
The plans as they were posted on the city planners website. 01:39:35
And I found that. 01:39:40
The initial application was. 01:39:44
For broadband Internet broadband. 01:39:46
Not 5. 01:39:49
In fact, that's what this is from. 01:39:52
The city of Port My name is website. 01:39:54
The services to be provided involve only broadband Internet. There is no operating. 01:39:58
Authority that needs to be obtained. 01:40:03
This is from the California divisions of Public Utilities. 01:40:06
Umm, there was a response from CPUC, umm, to. 01:40:09
Mr. Jose Coyoto, if I'm not mispronouncing. 01:40:15
And it reads. 01:40:19
Thank you for your. 01:40:21
Prompt response to the intended service only includes. 01:40:23
Broadband Internet. 01:40:26
Additionally, almost as an addendum, the planning. 01:40:31
Division is processing a conditional use for the installation. 01:40:35
Of a Wi-Fi antenna on a 45 foot pole. 01:40:39
I'm not sure if there was a response from C. 01:40:43
CPUC. 01:40:48
With regards to the additional application. 01:40:49
Yeah, there is a little concern. I don't know how many of you know the difference between Internet, Brad Bond broadband. 01:40:55
And 5G. 01:41:03
Wi-Fi. 01:41:05
There is a difference. 01:41:06
Yes, great. Thank you. 01:41:09
Thank you. If you leave that information with our city clerk, we can have somebody from the planning department look into it. 01:41:11
Thank you. 01:41:16
Mr. 01:41:19
Good evening. 01:41:32
A mayor Mayor Pro Tem. 01:41:34
The Steamed. 01:41:36
City Council members. 01:41:38
I'm going to be brief. 01:41:40
I like to tell my wife that I don't care what she calls me as long as she doesn't call me late for dinner. 01:41:43
So. 01:41:48
Dinner awaits. 01:41:49
On, hopefully in front of you, you have. 01:41:50
A little sheet that looks like this. 01:41:54
This is about the truckers. 01:41:58
That primarily come from the port. 01:42:00
I've blown this one up. 01:42:04
There's a false narrative. 01:42:08
I've been to every. 01:42:10
Harbor Commission District. 01:42:11
I refuse to call it Oxnard Harbor. 01:42:13
I've been to everyone for a year. 01:42:17
There's a false narrative. 01:42:19
Over there. 01:42:20
That only 25 or 28% of all the trucks on the road in me. 01:42:21
Belong to the port. 01:42:27
I'm here to tell you. 01:42:28
Visually, I witnessed that's not the case. 01:42:29
So. 01:42:33
I know there's a lot of discussions. 01:42:34
Between the port. 01:42:36
In the city about the 2015 settlement agreement. 01:42:37
One little thing I want to say about that. 01:42:42
The dollar. 01:42:45
In 2015. 01:42:46
Is $1.00. 01:42:48
Is now $1.36. 01:42:49
So that settlement agreement. 01:42:52
I know you're all working on it. 01:42:54
Needs to be fixed. 01:42:55
Getting back to the truckers and then I'll let you go. 01:42:57
Great newsletter, by the way. 01:43:01
Love this. 01:43:03
This is what Small Town USA is all about. 01:43:04
On the back. 01:43:07
And I respect that there's a, there's a. 01:43:08
Parking solution. 01:43:11
Analysis. 01:43:13
We have issues of our own in our HOA. 01:43:15
However, uh. 01:43:17
You've got to start with the truckers. 01:43:19
I report 2 to 3 truckers. 01:43:22
Semi tractor trailer rigs. 01:43:24
A day. 01:43:26
That are not where they're supposed to be. 01:43:27
They're on city streets. They're not supposed to be there. 01:43:30
When I came here. 01:43:33
This afternoon. 01:43:34
There's a big. 01:43:35
Flatbed. 01:43:37
Parked right in front of the. 01:43:38
Apartments on Wine, Amy. 01:43:39
Road between. 01:43:41
Market and. 01:43:42
Ventura Rd. 01:43:44
Not supposed to be there. 01:43:45
So we have to rein those truckers in. 01:43:47
And. 01:43:50
Our roads are a mess. 01:43:51
And it's because of those those truckers. 01:43:53
So thank you for listening. 01:43:55
Thank you. 01:43:58
And Maya Yang and Guillermo said. 01:44:00
Hello, my name is Maya Young. I am a current junior from Fillmore. 01:44:14
I am a member of the Ventura County Junior Fair Board. The Junior Fair Board is an organization of high school students throughout 01:44:19
Ventura County focused on youth leadership. 01:44:23
And development and community engagement. 01:44:27
During the fair we put on classic games like watermelon eating and karaoke during the fair. 01:44:29
I am here on behalf of the Ventura County Fair to present the official 2025 poster. 01:44:34
It was drawn by Caitlin Qua and she is 1/4 grader from Camarillo. 01:44:39
Her poster was selected among over 200 poster submissions. 01:44:42
We are excited for the concert lineup for the fair this year. 01:44:46
July 30th. 01:44:49
Beach Block party featuring Tone Lock, Yin, Yang, Twins and more. 01:44:51
July 31st, Diplo. 01:44:55
August 1st Dirty Heads. 01:44:57
August 2nd. 01:44:59
August 3rd Dia de la Familia la macinari nortena la Septima Banda, featuring Miranda Mexicano. 01:45:01
August 4th, Florida. 01:45:07
August 5th. Dylan Scott. 01:45:09
August 3rd Scott Mccary and three days of rodeo, August. 01:45:11
8th through the 10th. 01:45:15
We also have special admission days on Wednesday, July 30th, 5 before 5:00 PM. 01:45:16
Friday, August 1st Use Day. 01:45:21
Tuesday, August 5th, Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Day. 01:45:24
Wednesday, August. 01:45:28
Ventura County Community Members Day. 01:45:29
Thursday, August 7th, Community Heroes Day. 01:45:32
Friday August 8th Food Chair Day. We hope to see you all at the fair. Thank you. 01:45:35
Great. Thank you. 01:45:40
And this is for you guys to keep. Oh, thank you. 01:45:44
1/4 grader did that. Wow. 01:45:49
Madam Clerk, do we have any more comments? 01:45:57
There are no more public OK, can we take a picture? 01:46:00
We want to take a picture of you. Come on. 01:46:03
Yeah, that's beautiful. 01:46:08
Madam Mayor. 01:46:12
Shoulder to shoulder, elbows up. 01:46:23
Side to side. 01:46:25
123. 01:46:27
Hopefully we make that a permanent. 01:46:38
OK. Thank you again. 01:46:48
We're going to move on to the approval of the agenda. May I have a motion and a second to approve tonight's agenda? 01:46:50
Move to approve second. 01:46:57
Right. Thank you. 01:46:59
Madam Clerk, all in favor. 01:47:00
Aye, all opposed. 01:47:01
Hearing none, motion passes unanimously. 01:47:03
Great, thank you. Do we have any members of the Council that have conflict of interest? 01:47:05
To disclose for any of the agenda items. 01:47:10
No. 01:47:14
OK, we're going to move on to our presentations. 01:47:16
1st we have a proclamation honoring. 01:47:21
Police Sergeant Rick Perez. 01:47:23
For his service. 01:47:25
And we're going to ask. 01:47:27
A Rick to come forward as Mr. our human Resource risk Manager. 01:47:30
Frankly comes forward. 01:47:35
I think our chief is going to join them as come on, chief. 01:47:39
Chief, are you coming up to? 01:47:45
OK. 01:47:48
Good evening. Good evening. 01:47:50
City Council. 01:47:53
Citizens of Portland, my name is, frankly, HR Risk Manager for the state of Port Hueneme. 01:47:54
And I'm here to introduce you to an employee who's dedicated his life to the City of Port Wine. Amy. 01:47:59
And to speak. 01:48:06
On his career, I'd like to. 01:48:07
Invite Chief Federico. 01:48:11
Good evening everyone. 01:48:16
Rick, AKA Ricky. Too many of us who've known him since he was young, He was young once. 01:48:19
It was my partner in detectives back in the day and he has been. 01:48:26
Not just. 01:48:30
A dedicated member of the department, but you know he's you're looking at your your. 01:48:32
Most tenured. 01:48:36
Police officer for this currently had worked the number of years for the city. 01:48:38
In Rick. 01:48:42
You're going to hear a proclamation, you're going to see us read some stuff, and I got to tell you his. 01:48:46
Dedication to public service isn't just the 31 years to the city. 01:48:51
Those that have known him for many years know. 01:48:55
He started out. 01:48:58
With Santa Paula Fire. 01:49:00
Right out of high school. 01:49:03
Right shortly after a couple years after high school and he did several years with Santa Paula Fire. 01:49:04
Volunteering with them. 01:49:10
And part time with them. 01:49:12
Before he came to us here. 01:49:13
At Waeneme PD, so his dedication of public service is not over 31 years, it's over 35, almost 36 years. 01:49:15
The crazy thing is. 01:49:25
He's asking to stay on. 01:49:27
As a reserve police officer and volunteer more time with the city. 01:49:29
That's an incredibly rare thing after a long career to stay on. There's only so many noble people out of both. 01:49:39
You know the public safety, both fire and police that. 01:49:47
Stay on to volunteer and do that. 01:49:50
But that just shows to the commitment and dedication to the community. 01:49:52
I can only think of a few other. 01:49:58
People, officers in the department, you know, Ron, maybe John, Emma. 01:50:00
That stayed on afterwards just to show their their true dedication. 01:50:03
To the city and continue to volunteer. 01:50:07
Amongst the things you'll hear in the proclamation about Rick. 01:50:10
Is. 01:50:14
His respect from other agencies in this county. 01:50:16
So he's well known. 01:50:19
And he's known as a very approachable. 01:50:22
And respected. 01:50:25
But also as a boxing coach. 01:50:28
Not only to other people. 01:50:31
Peace officers in the county, but throughout this community. 01:50:32
He's also known as a. 01:50:37
It was also well known in this county and in Southern California. 01:50:39
As a forensic sketch artist, so back before we had all this crazy AI. 01:50:43
Somebody actually sat down with a victim and drew a picture of the suspect. 01:50:48
And he was so point on. 01:50:52
On so many of those. 01:50:54
And we joke because that's probably what he was doing in high school on the peachy folder and doodling. And you know what a 01:50:55
teacher says? It's not going to amount to anything. There's people in prison right now that would disagree. 01:51:01
So. 01:51:07
Wonderful, wonderful sketch artist. And then his comical drawings of some of us around the station have also found their way. 01:51:09
At the end of his pen. 01:51:15
But Rick's also been part of this community. 01:51:18
Living in in the city. 01:51:21
In the city. 01:51:23
And taking ownership of the city. 01:51:24
For decades. 01:51:26
Most of his career. 01:51:27
So it's not. 01:51:29
Surprise that he's made so many friends, not just within the department in City Hall. 01:51:30
But within this community. 01:51:35
Lots of people that know him. 01:51:36
And they know he's an approachable cop. 01:51:38
That they can come talk to. 01:51:40
And tell them about their issues and he's, uh. 01:51:41
He's managed to do that and speak for the department on several occasions. 01:51:44
Another reason he is so involved in this community. 01:51:48
It's because he married somebody. 01:51:53
Was in public service. 01:51:55
So I wanted to say. 01:51:57
Misty. 01:51:59
Thank you for sharing group. 01:52:01
Work with us. 01:52:02
But also. 01:52:04
Misty. 01:52:05
I think you tied up all of his off duty time doing. 01:52:06
Events in the city and. 01:52:09
Lions Club and all that. 01:52:11
So his dedication just doubled. 01:52:13
With the powerhouse of. 01:52:15
All the. 01:52:17
You 2 do. 01:52:18
Is being somebody I grew up with in this department and a partner in detectives and everything. 01:52:23
I started first, so this should be me. 01:52:30
But umm. 01:52:32
But. 01:52:36
I say it is. It's very dear. 01:52:36
To be able to stand here with them as chief and his former detective partner. 01:52:39
To see him off into this next. 01:52:44
Path in life. 01:52:47
But I'm also very proud to know he wants to stay on. 01:52:48
With the department. 01:52:51
As a reserve and continue to serve the city. 01:52:53
We're gonna. 01:52:58
I'm going to be reading the proclamation. 01:53:00
Thought it was going to be done by a. 01:53:04
Proclamation time. 01:53:09
You want to come stand next to me? 01:53:11
All right. 01:53:13
Whereas OK. 01:53:19
This is a proclamation honoring Police Sergeant Rick Perez for his service to the City of Port Winding Me. 01:53:21
WHEREAS, Sergeant Rick Perez began his distinguished law enforcement career in 1994 as a reserve officer. 01:53:26
For the poor Wayne Police Department. 01:53:32
And whereas Sergeant Rick Perez attended the Rio Hondo regional training. 01:53:34
Center Police Academy and was hired as a full time police officer. 01:53:38
On December. 01:53:41
23rd, 1998. 01:53:42
Promoted to Detective in 2001. 01:53:44
Promoted a senior officer in 2003. 01:53:47
Promoted to Sergeant in 2004. 01:53:49
And honorably retired. 01:53:52
From the city, which will be on August 1st, 2025. 01:53:54
Whereas during his tenure as a detective, he was well known and respected by law enforcement agencies throughout Ventura County 01:53:59
for his skills and abilities. 01:54:02
As a forensic sketch artist. 01:54:06
And for training numerous peace officers and community members as a boxing coach. 01:54:08
And whereas during his tenure as a Sergeant, he served as a patrol watch commander. 01:54:13
And supervise the chaplain program. 01:54:18
Our reserve unit. 01:54:21
In our explorer program. 01:54:23
And whereas during his tenure as a Sergeant, he was assigned as the administrative Sergeant. 01:54:25
Overseeing department training. 01:54:30
Vehicle fleet. 01:54:32
Volunteers. 01:54:33
And a reinstitution. 01:54:35
Of the CERT volunteer. 01:54:37
Program. 01:54:38
Whereas Sergeant. 01:54:40
Perez has received numerous. 01:54:42
Numerous letters of accommodation and awards during his service. 01:54:44
To the community, including Supervisors of the year. 01:54:49
In 2022. 01:54:52
Whereas. 01:54:54
His colleagues know him. 01:54:55
As a dependable teammate and friend. 01:54:57
Who takes pride in his work with the community? 01:55:00
And who was always ready to lend moral support or helping hand when needed? 01:55:02
And whereas. 01:55:08
Sergeant Rick Perez has improved the quality of life for the residents of the City of Port Hueneme. 01:55:09
During his tenure. 01:55:14
With the poor enemy Police Department. 01:55:15
And will be greatly missed. 01:55:17
Now therefore be it proclaimed. 01:55:19
The City Council of the City of Porto. Anime. 01:55:22
Hereby recognizes and honors police. 01:55:25
Sergeant Rick Perez for his 31 years of dedicated. 01:55:27
I'm sorry. Dedication, commitment and service to our community and wishes him well. 01:55:31
In all his future endeavors. 01:55:35
Proclaim this 21st day of July. 01:55:37
2025. 01:55:39
We'll do the speech right after. 01:55:53
OK. 01:55:55
Read this one. 01:55:56
All right. You want to do that? You want to do this, OK. 01:55:58
So the Police Department is presenting him. 01:56:00
We love doing the embroidered. 01:56:03
Batch that you can hang on the wall and show proudly. 01:56:05
Presented to Sergeant Rick Perez in recognition of over 31 years of. 01:56:09
Dedicate an exemplary service to the citizens of Port Hueneme and for your unwavering loyalty and commitment as a member of the 01:56:12
Port Rooney Police Department. 01:56:16
Your determination, energy and enthusiasm. 01:56:20
Will never be forgotten. 01:56:22
We wish you. 01:56:25
The best? 01:56:26
In your retirement. 01:56:27
And is with sincere gratitude that we present you with this token. 01:56:28
Of our respect and esteem and it has the years that he Reserve officer 94, Police officer 98, Senior officer 2003 and Sergeant 01:56:32
2004 to 2025. 01:56:36
That plaque looks much better, but. 01:56:52
This is from the city. 01:56:54
That's from the department. 01:56:55
She Rick Perez. 01:56:57
1994 to 2. 01:56:59
2025. 01:57:01
Thank you for 2031 years of dedicated service to the City of Port. When Amy. 01:57:02
Best wishes Best wishes for a happy. 01:57:06
Healthy and fulfilling retirement. 01:57:09
And you get an organ. Small token of our appreciation and for a photo op. 01:57:17
We we'd like to get a speech from him first and then we'll go to a photo op. So can't. 01:57:23
Go right ahead. 01:57:30
Smile. 01:57:34
I'm not very big on coming out and getting awards and. 01:57:40
Being a center of attention. 01:57:44
But his little voice told me. 01:57:46
You better be there. 01:57:48
And then I said yes, dear. 01:57:49
So. 01:57:54
But I. 01:57:57
Guys, just look back. 01:57:58
I remember the first day. 01:57:59
Showing showing up here in 1994. 01:58:01
In our early 20s. 01:58:05
And here I am. 01:58:07
I have sons. 01:58:09
In the early 20s. 01:58:10
Just a craziness. 01:58:11
I met some great people here. 01:58:16
Great mentors. 01:58:18
I mean Dale Harbin. 01:58:19
Dan Morgan. 01:58:23
Romeo Alvarez. 01:58:25
And this really spunky. 01:58:27
A cop named Mike Federico. 01:58:30
There is a. 01:58:34
It was something that was a. 01:58:35
It was a good ride. 01:58:36
To to look at things and look back. 01:58:40
And justice to think of. 01:58:44
You know the one thing about? 01:58:45
Everything goes around a lot. 01:58:47
His leadership and. 01:58:49
I think it's. 01:58:51
The terms overrated. 01:58:52
I'm not big in regards to titles. 01:58:56
When I when I look back in my life and my career here is. 01:58:58
Not so much leadership is. 01:59:02
How good was I as a servant? 01:59:03
How good was I with the people here in this community? 01:59:06
And the people I worked with. 01:59:09
And raising my children. 01:59:11
That's our look back on and. 01:59:14
Hopefully I did a good job with that. 01:59:16
I mean, you just put it down. 01:59:18
But you really won't know. 01:59:21
Until you have people approach you and tell you. 01:59:22
Thank you for you did that night for me. 01:59:24
Or that day for me. 01:59:26
Hopefully that day comes. 01:59:28
I appreciate thank you for all the awards and the. 01:59:30
And the compliments and. 01:59:32
Just all I can say is take care of our chief. 01:59:34
He's a Goodman. 01:59:36
Thank you. 01:59:39
Thank you. 01:59:46
Council members, do you have any comments? Let's start with the Councilmember Perez. 01:59:47
Well, so. 01:59:53
I wrote something because I'm terrible with remembering what I need to say, especially when. 01:59:58
It's so emotional. 02:00:03
But. 02:00:05
I knew I was gonna. I knew I was gonna cry. 02:00:17
But. 02:00:20
You know, 30 years you. 02:00:22
You wore the badge with pride. 02:00:24
And integrity. 02:00:26
And you know the one thing you can look at yourself in the mirror, and you know that you didn't compromise. 02:00:29
Your character. 02:00:34
And everybody that knows that about you. 02:00:36
Everyone that works with you. 02:00:39
Can say that about you. 02:00:40
Everyone that knows you. 02:00:42
Knows that about you. 02:00:44
Your children know that about you. 02:00:45
And everybody that encounters you knows that about you. 02:00:48
And I think that's the best thing that anyone can take is that. 02:00:51
You never compromised. 02:00:55
You raised your children while doing this job. 02:00:57
You raised 2 girls. 02:01:00
That weren't your own? 02:01:02
And you did it all with. 02:01:04
Integrity. 02:01:07
And compassion. And. 02:01:08
You love this community. 02:01:09
And that's why you live here. 02:01:11
And that's why you invested in it and that's why you stayed here. 02:01:14
For 30 plus years. 02:01:17
And that's why you're still here. 02:01:19
And I know that we're all proud of you. 02:01:23
I know that your children are proud of you. 02:01:26
And I know you have. 02:01:29
Mentored. 02:01:30
A lot of the people in this department. 02:01:31
You're a father figure, a brother. 02:01:33
And you've been a good leader. 02:01:36
People remember situations that have happened in this community where. 02:01:38
You are pivotal in. 02:01:43
Taking control. 02:01:45
There have been things that people stick that. 02:01:46
Come to mind. 02:01:49
Or they remember you taking control of situations where you are the calming presence. 02:01:50
Of things that have happened, I still get reminded of things, of people remembering you in situations. 02:01:55
There's some of people here who remember you as a coach. 02:02:00
Who were you were an important part in their life, in changing and. 02:02:04
Being who they are today. 02:02:08
And, umm. 02:02:12
I think everyone can say that. 02:02:14
Thank you. Thank you for your service and your dedication, and thank you for being the man you are. 02:02:18
Very well said. 02:02:31
Yeah, any person that. 02:02:34
Sticks in the community for 30 years. 02:02:35
Lives in the community. 02:02:38
Clearly loves the community. 02:02:40
That's the kind of leadership and. 02:02:42
People we love in this community. Our community is a tight knit. 02:02:44
And your service to the community over these last 31 years, I mean. 02:02:48
Man, the things that you have. 02:02:52
Been a part of. 02:02:54
The things that you've helped. 02:02:56
Calm and cure. 02:02:57
I just doesn't go unrecognized and so whether you like it or not. 02:02:59
You're what we call a hero, and your dedication to the city is very well. 02:03:04
Respected. 02:03:10
Not only do you. 02:03:14
Are you good with the sharp end of a pencil? 02:03:15
But you're kind of witty with your remarks and stuff and. 02:03:18
I appreciate that. 02:03:27
And. 02:03:29
Sometimes I want to snap back. 02:03:30
I just, I just know Rick Perez. 02:03:33
This guy loves our community. This guy has served our community. He served it well. 02:03:36
And so. 02:03:40
He's an inspiration. 02:03:42
And he's an inspiration to his children. 02:03:43
To his wife. 02:03:47
To the City Council. 02:03:48
To our Chief. 02:03:49
Into our community, most importantly. So thank you so much. 02:03:50
Congratulations. 02:04:00
Congratulations on a job well done. 02:04:01
Your retirement. 02:04:04
Is you have fingerprints. 02:04:07
All over this place with. 02:04:10
The the leadership that you provided so. 02:04:12
You should feel good that you trained. 02:04:15
A lot of junior officers. 02:04:17
Under you. 02:04:19
And. 02:04:20
So that that does not go unnoticed. 02:04:21
You're you continue. 02:04:23
Your service those 35 years. 02:04:26
Of service to as a public servant. 02:04:29
Is a true testament to. 02:04:32
Who you are? 02:04:33
A service provider and I appreciate that the city of Portland, me appreciate. 02:04:36
Appreciates that so. 02:04:40
Thank you for your service and a job well done. 02:04:41
Yeah, I'd say Ditto to all that. What's funny today I saw your this weekend, I saw your the presentation with your name on it that 02:04:49
says for your service, recognize him for his service. I'm like, when do we start recognizing people for just their service? And 02:04:55
then someone said today, oh, he's retiring. I'm like what? He's retiring? 02:05:01
But yeah, just 30 years. I was just looking around the room. 02:05:07
And at the number of people. 02:05:11
If you're not 30 or 31 years old, raise your hand. 02:05:14
If you're not. If you're not. If you're, if you're. 02:05:19
31 or below. 02:05:21
Raise your hand. 02:05:23
31 or below, raise your hand. 02:05:25
So this man has been servicing and supporting our city. 02:05:27
Since a lot of us has been born. 02:05:31
Right. Not me, of course, but. 02:05:33
But. 02:05:37
30 years. 02:05:37
When you say it. 02:05:39
It doesn't seem. 02:05:40
Very much. 02:05:42
But when you really. 02:05:43
Think about what has happened in the last 30 years. You start to really see the impact. 02:05:44
And so. 02:05:50
Thank you, Doesn't seem like enough. 02:05:52
To say to someone who has. 02:05:55
Worked as a police officer. 02:05:57
Putting their life on the line for 31 years. 02:06:00
That just doesn't seem like enough. 02:06:05
But we so. 02:06:08
Have appreciated you. I'm sure the community, the residents have appreciated you and I'm with. 02:06:09
Chief Federico. 02:06:17
More than just in the Police Department. 02:06:20
Right. I see you out knocking on doors, I see you out with the Lions Club, just. 02:06:21
Providing service and it really takes. 02:06:27
A special kind of a person. 02:06:30
To just continue to serve. 02:06:32
Serve, serve over and over. So our Mayor Pro Temp talked about your. 02:06:34
The folks that you've trained just know your legacy is going to live on in this department. 02:06:39
As you become a volunteer and when you're gone, it's just going to continue, I think. 02:06:45
That's how many people you've touched, and not just in the Police Department, but throughout our community. So thank you so, so 02:06:50
much for all that you've done. And I'm really looking forward to seeing possibly some comics. 02:06:56
Comic book. 02:07:01
Or. 02:07:03
Or something or a boxing ring set up somewhere. So. 02:07:04
Yeah, just so appreciative you. Thank you so much. 02:07:09
Thank you. 02:07:12
And we're going to come. 02:07:13
For a photo. 02:07:14
Chief, you want some pictures? 02:07:17
Oh, you want pictures? He wants pictures. 02:07:19
Sorry, he first wanted a picture with James. 02:07:22
Chief. 02:07:25
Councilmember Perez. 02:07:27
Absolutely. 02:07:29
Open it up. 02:07:30
31 years. 02:07:34
30, yeah. 02:07:36
Stay there. 02:08:55
123. 02:09:24
123. 02:09:51
123. 02:10:05
OK, we. 02:10:31
Handful of more proclamation, so bear with us. 02:10:33
So we're going to be. 02:10:39
Recognizing here. 02:10:42
Our Winimi heroes. 02:10:44
And presenting the proclamations. And So what I will say before we get started is that. 02:10:47
We are missing one signature on the proclamations, so if you would like to take it today, you can take it. If you want to leave it 02:10:52
so we can gather the final signature, you can leave it with us and we'll make sure you get it after that. 02:10:59
So we're going to start with. 02:11:05
Miss Anna Bolo and this is going to be presented by Mr. Gama. 02:11:09
Right, Councilmember comment, you can make your way up. 02:11:14
Should we go down to the podium or do it from here? 02:11:16
We're we're celebrating a successful. 02:11:32
Year in the 1st. 02:11:35
Year of our new stadium. 02:11:36
We're so pleased to see how well our All Star team did, so to anyone who had anything to do with that, congratulations. Thank you 02:11:40
for bringing a. 02:11:43
Why need me to the forefront so? 02:11:47
Here we go. 02:11:49
To my friend. 02:11:50
To my community member. 02:11:52
This proclamation is the 2025. 02:11:54
Winnie Me Heroes Award. 02:11:57
And it's going to be presented to. 02:11:58
Anna Bolo. 02:11:59
Whereas the city of Port Hueneme established. 02:12:01
When even Heroes award to honor persons, groups who embody community values have made extraordinary community contributions and. 02:12:03
Whereas the city wishes to honor. 02:12:10
And a bolo as one of the three, 2025. 02:12:12
Wanimi Hero Award recipients. 02:12:16
And whereas. 02:12:19
Mrs. Bolo had made a significant and lasting contribution to the revitalization of Port Hueneme Little League through countless 02:12:21
hours of volunteer work. 02:12:24
Providing leadership. 02:12:28
Direction and inspiration to the entire community. 02:12:29
And whereas. 02:12:32
As president of the Port Wendy Little League. 02:12:33
Mrs. Bolo has demonstrated an extraordinary commitment, devoting her time, energy and heart to creating a welcoming, safe and 02:12:36
enriching environment for children and families and. 02:12:41
Whereas Mrs. Bolo's tireless efforts have benefited the entire community. 02:12:45
From children to parents to grandparents. 02:12:50
Who gather at Bubbling Springs Park. 02:12:53
To enjoy and support. 02:12:54
Little League. 02:12:56
And each other and whereas. 02:12:57
Mrs. Bolo was unanimously. 02:12:59
Recommended for the Hawaiian. 02:13:01
Heroes Award. 02:13:03
By the city. 02:13:04
Of Port Hueneme Citizen Advisory Commission. 02:13:05
And unanimously awarded the honor by the City Council and. 02:13:08
Whereas Mrs. Bola will be formally recognized. 02:13:11
She already has. 02:13:15
At the 2025 Winnemi Beach Festival. 02:13:16
And I think her. 02:13:19
Shirt said. 02:13:20
We are Winima, yes, we are Winnie me. 02:13:23
By the city of Port Winnie Citizens bass Rick Green and he's wrote that OK, but. 02:13:26
Mrs. Bola will be formally has been formally recognized at the 2025 winning Beach Festival. 02:13:34
Her name has been inscribed on the Wineemi Heroes plaque here in City Hall. 02:13:40
Lobby to celebrate her account. 02:13:44
Accomplishments. 02:13:46
And her portrait will be displayed above the plaque. 02:13:47
Whereas the City of Port Winnie me is proud of Mrs. Bolo and is grateful for her extraordinary community contributions. 02:13:50
Now, therefore, let it be proclaimed. 02:13:56
That the City Council of the City of Port Walnut does hereby recognize and honor. 02:13:59
Miss Anna Bolo as a 2025. 02:14:03
Heroes Award recipient. 02:14:06
And extends its deepest appreciation. 02:14:08
For her invaluable contributions and enduring dedication to the community. 02:14:11
Proclaimed this 21st day of July, 2025. 02:14:16
I really didn't. 02:14:29
Plan to speak, but. 02:14:30
I think you guys are probably tired of hearing me speak anyways. 02:14:32
For a while. 02:14:36
Once we started getting the award. 02:14:38
I thought God. 02:14:41
They're paying a lot of money just to get rid of me so I don't have to come back to the council anymore. 02:14:42
But it has been truly an honor to have served our community. 02:14:49
Umm, I know it wasn't. You know, eight years doesn't seem. 02:14:54
Or are not 30 years but. 02:14:58
I love this community. 02:15:01
This is the first place that I really called. 02:15:03
Home. My parents live here. 02:15:06
Everywhere I go, I always compare the city to. 02:15:09
All these other places and there's no place like home. 02:15:12
I During your speech you brought something that has. 02:15:18
Really carried me through. 02:15:21
Through the entire time that. 02:15:23
I I helped. 02:15:26
The kids. 02:15:28
And work to with the city to you know better. Our community is. 02:15:30
Leave it better than you found it. 02:15:35
I try to strive for that and everything that I do from work, from home. 02:15:37
Definitely at the Little League. 02:15:42
That park. 02:15:44
Having to step back. 02:15:46
It's been hard. 02:15:47
I think my my team could. 02:15:49
Tell you guys that it's been hard to step down. 02:15:52
Because I want to be in it. 02:15:55
You know, I have a granddaughter now and all I think is. 02:15:58
I'm coming back in a couple of years and I'm starting on the T-ball field. 02:16:01
And I look forward to it. 02:16:06
I really look forward to it and seeing. 02:16:07
The kids out there seeing the. 02:16:10
Playground. 02:16:12
Full of kids. 02:16:13
Where before you know. 02:16:15
Nobody could park. 02:16:17
On the weekend. 02:16:18
You know that that's. 02:16:20
That's been truly. 02:16:21
Something that I'll carry with me. 02:16:23
You know, for the rest of my life, just seeing those smiles, seeing those grandparents, seeing people. 02:16:25
Go up to the snack bar. 02:16:30
And say we're not even here to watch a game, we just came to get some food and we're going back home because we live across the 02:16:32
street. 02:16:34
That's awesome. 02:16:38
That's, you know, that's what we fought for. 02:16:39
And I can't thank you guys enough. 02:16:42
For fighting along with us. 02:16:44
Getting this project done in the time. 02:16:46
That you guys did. 02:16:49
It's probably a record, you know. 02:16:52
Once you guys got the green light. 02:16:54
And then got the red light. 02:16:56
And they got the green light again. 02:16:57
It's just it's been an honor so. 02:17:00
Thank you for the sword. 02:17:02
Really appreciate it. 02:17:03
Thank you. 02:17:08
You can stand. 02:17:11
123. 02:17:27
Cities from We had cities from all over San Diego. 02:17:54
They're all playing here. 02:17:59
I do. 02:18:16
Before you go, we have some comments. 02:18:29
Don't run. Don't go anywhere just yet. 02:18:32
So you kept us. 02:18:34
Moving when when we when we started out with this, what was that? 02:18:36
Five years ago. 02:18:41
What was that? 02:18:42
Director Basu five years ago. 02:18:43
We started this project. 02:18:45
And you wanted a playground and you wanted a snack bar. And we did everything we could to. 02:18:47
Finagle. 02:18:52
Manipulate. 02:18:54
Try to find the money and then we got lucky with that grant that thank God for our parks and recs department did a fantastic job 02:18:55
of getting that grant and then. 02:19:00
Director Basua. 02:19:05
Got that? 02:19:06
Program underway and got the project going, so we can't take all the credit. We have a fantastic staff. 02:19:07
Who made sure that we were on schedule? 02:19:13
And made sure that that we got it done so. 02:19:15
You know, you made sure the community was there pushing us. 02:19:17
And all we did was approve it and made sure it stayed on schedule and made sure that the staff did in the Staffs fantastic. So 02:19:21
this would this took a team. 02:19:25
To make sure every this. 02:19:29
Was done. So we think everybody who participated in this, including you. 02:19:30
Because you were a driving force, Because the community is the reason why we made sure this was done. So we thank the community 02:19:34
for coming out and caring about this as much as we did. 02:19:38
Gabby Charles Yeah, the first time I went to Bubbling Springs. 02:19:45
Park, I was 10 years old. 02:19:48
So that was 52 years ago. 02:19:50
And to think that the park lasted as long as it did. 02:19:52
In politics and City Council business, you know you want your stuff to last the test of time. 02:19:57
And a clearly bubbling Springs Little League did. 02:20:03
Outlast the test of time. 02:20:06
And here comes the grandbabies. Get her ready for that T-ball career that's coming. 02:20:08
And I think a lot of it. 02:20:14
Particularly the last several years has been to. 02:20:16
Because of your leadership and your hard work and all the people that you surrounded yourself with down there. 02:20:19
And. 02:20:24
At pointing me Little League today versus 52 years ago or even like. 02:20:26
Five years ago. 02:20:30
Amazing. So thank you for being a good steward of our. 02:20:31
Bubbly Springs Park. 02:20:35
Thank you. 02:20:36
Yes, thank you for your activism, I know that. 02:20:42
Your your want list, you know it's for the community. 02:20:46
And during your ribbon cutting ceremony, it was good to see an actual. 02:20:50
Major League Baseball player. 02:20:55
There to throw the first pitch. 02:20:57
That was awesome. 02:20:59
Winimi makes Major League Baseball players and it starts at T-ball, so thank you for your activism. 02:21:00
As someone that lives near Park Ave. 02:21:07
The lights. 02:21:11
On at night. 02:21:12
The noise. 02:21:13
As I walked through the park. 02:21:15
It feels. 02:21:17
Like community. 02:21:18
And so thank you for. 02:21:19
For bringing. 02:21:21
You know your activism and kick starting. 02:21:22
The Council, so thank you. 02:21:25
Yes. 02:21:28
Yes, like council Council Member Agama, I too as a child spent a lot of time at Bubbling Springs Park. 02:21:31
Pink picking the crawdads out of the green water that's still green today. But but I love it. I love it that our small community 02:21:39
has helped with our neighbors and our community create this beautiful place that everyone. 02:21:47
In port Huenemeer out can enjoy and so I haven't been around five years Councilmember Perez, but I've been around almost three 02:21:55
years. 02:21:59
And you were a staple. 02:22:03
In this Council. 02:22:05
Board meetings. 02:22:07
So I so appreciate. 02:22:09
Just you showing up and fighting for what was important or what is important to you. And I will tell you as you spoke tonight, I 02:22:12
can see the passion that you have and I imagine that that passion runs through. 02:22:19
All of you guys who are supporting the Little League and so, so much appreciative of what you are doing for the children, right? 02:22:26
We all have to do our part in raising the future, which is not just a future, it's really today as well. And so. 02:22:34
Thank you so much for what you you have done and what you pushed us to do and so appreciate that so much. 02:22:42
Thank you. 02:22:49
All right. Thank you. We're going to move to our next. 02:22:55
Hero and. 02:23:01
Councilmember Gamma, you have this one as well. 02:23:02
For Jennifer, yeah, I don't think she. 02:23:06
Is is Miss Timmer off here? 02:23:07
Oh, she's here. Great. 02:23:10
Yes. 02:23:11
Such a pleasure to have. 02:23:21
Numerous heroes in the city of Port Hueneme. I mean, that's the testament of our community. 02:23:23
Hello, I'm Stephen Go. 02:23:27
Nice to meet you, Jennifer. 02:23:28
This is T Is it OK if I call you? 02:23:31
OK. 02:23:37
This proclamation. 02:23:39
2025 when Amy's Hero Award. 02:23:40
To Jennifer. 02:23:42
Tihamarath. 02:23:44
Mrs. T. 02:23:46
WHEREAS, the City of Port Hueneme established the Wynnie Heroes Award to honor persons and groups who embody community values and 02:23:48
have made extraordinary community. 02:23:52
Contributions. 02:23:56
And whereas. 02:23:57
The city wishes to honor. 02:23:58
Mrs. T. 02:23:59
As one of the 3/20/25 when Amy Hero Award recipients and. 02:24:00
Whereas. 02:24:05
Mrs. T. 02:24:06
Affectionately known as. 02:24:07
Mrs. T by students, teachers and staff. 02:24:09
Has to vote in 16 years of volunteer service. 02:24:11
To 1 e-mail elementary school. 02:24:14
Since 2009. 02:24:16
Continuing to give. 02:24:18
Of her time, energy and heart even after her son graduated and entered college. 02:24:19
N whereas. 02:24:23
Mrs. T's frequent presence on campus. 02:24:25
Brings joy and stability. 02:24:28
Through her many efforts, including providing classroom assistance, leading the Scholastic Book Fair, helping students improve 02:24:29
their reading and comprehension skills, and even serving. 02:24:33
As a substitute librarian. 02:24:37
And whereas Mrs. T. 02:24:39
Has held key roles in the school's parent, teacher, associate. 02:24:41
Association, serving as president, treasurer and secretary demonstrated her commitment to the success of students and staff. 02:24:44
And whereas Mrs. T. 02:24:50
Is also known for her generosity. 02:24:52
Often treating staff. 02:24:54
With their homemade. 02:24:56
Baked goods and lifting spirits through her dedication, warmth and service has become a beloved and trusted presence at Winnemi 02:24:57
Elementary School. 02:25:01
Embodying compassion, commitment, and community involvement. 02:25:05
Whereas Mrs. T was unanimously. 02:25:08
Recommend it for the Winimi Heroes Award by the city. 02:25:11
Of Port Hueneme Citizen Advisory Commission. 02:25:14
And unanimously awarded the honor by the City Council. 02:25:17
Whereas Mrs. T was formally recognized at the 2025 when even being. 02:25:21
Beach Festival. 02:25:25
As her name. 02:25:27
Inscribed on the Winimi Heroes Black in the City Hall lobby. 02:25:28
To celebrate her accomplishments. 02:25:31
And her portrait will be displayed above the plaque. 02:25:33
And whereas the city of Port Hueneme. 02:25:35
Is proud of Mrs. T. 02:25:38
And is grateful for extraordinary community contributions. 02:25:40
Now, therefore. 02:25:44
Be it proclaimed that the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme does hereby recognize and honor Miss Jennifer. 02:25:46
Tihamaroth. 02:25:52
As the 2025 Wynnie Heroes Award recipient and extends its deepest appreciation for her invaluable contributions and enduring 02:25:54
dedication to our community. 02:25:58
Most importantly. 02:26:02
You're dedicated to the youth of our community, which is very important to all of us. 02:26:04
So with that, thank you so much. 02:26:07
Lecture works. 02:26:10
Mr. Gama just said that. 02:26:15
I'm dedicated to the youth of our community and that also includes the Scouting movement. 02:26:17
My son is an Eagle Scout. 02:26:22
And I have sat on the Eagle board for many of the scouts and his troop and serve as a. 02:26:24
A merit badge counselor for 16 different merit badges because I just can't pick the ones I like the most. 02:26:32
And it is an honor and a pleasure. 02:26:37
Every day of my life to serve our children. 02:26:40
Because they are our future. 02:26:43
And I insist that they learn to read. 02:26:45
And I tell them if you can't read. 02:26:48
You can't do anything. 02:26:51
In this you can't do math. 02:26:53
You can't learn history. 02:26:56
You can't learn science. 02:26:58
And so if I teach one child to love reading and to become a good reader and to be a successful student, I feel I have been a 02:27:00
success. So two book fairs a year. 02:27:06
And the pleasure of that is. 02:27:12
Seeing the. 02:27:15
Joy on their faces as they find the book they wanted to buy. 02:27:16
And they take that book home and they read it. 02:27:20
And some of my teachers I work with are here. 02:27:22
And it is a joy every day to come to school and. 02:27:25
Photocopy and staple and cut and collate and laminate for them so that they can spend their lunch time eating their lunch and 02:27:29
relaxing a little bit. 02:27:33
Our teachers. 02:27:38
Have a tremendous job ahead of them teaching our children. 02:27:40
And we need more volunteers. 02:27:43
Helping them and inspiring our teachers, our students and mentoring them and helping them to become productive members of our. 02:27:46
Community here. So it is a pleasure and a joy and an honor in my life to be able to do the things I do. 02:27:54
And as he said, my son is in college now, and some days I think there's really no reason I have to be going over there. 02:28:00
But then I get there and someone's decided to see me so. 02:28:08
It makes my day. 02:28:11
So I appreciate the award. 02:28:12
It has been a joy of my life and I. 02:28:15
Don't plan on stopping anytime soon so. 02:28:18
If you ever want to find me, I'm across the street at Wynamie Elementary School. 02:28:21
Oh yeah. 02:28:30
Avoid ice going everywhere. 02:28:46
OK. 02:28:51
Everyone here first. 02:28:56
And then with the others. 02:28:58
123. 02:29:00
And her colleagues. 02:29:16
If you're here with her tonight and you want to come up in the picture, please come. 02:29:17
No. OK, great. Thank you. Thank you. 02:29:21
OK, 123. 02:29:34
If you want to know, yeah, I'll make a brief 1. 02:29:46
We did have a couple of comments. Councilmember Perez. Yes, I just want to say that I thank you so much for what you do. I think I 02:29:49
love your attitude. 02:29:53
I think a child's mind is a terrible thing to waste. 02:29:58
So I am so. 02:30:01
Glad that you dedicate so much of your time to children and I wish we had more people like you that do so because I know that 02:30:03
you're probably a blessing. 02:30:07
To your colleagues there. And I just think what you do is just so great. I love it. Thank you so much for your dedication. 02:30:12
Yes, I just want to echo. 02:30:25
What Councilmember? 02:30:27
Perez just said thank you for your years of service. 02:30:29
I'm I'm, I'm 100% positive those kids love you. 02:30:33
They remember you. 02:30:37
And justice. 02:30:39
But sincerely. 02:30:43
Thank you for all that you do. 02:30:44
Yeah, I'll have the city manager stop me if I say something I'm not supposed to say, but we are so glad. 02:30:48
That. 02:30:53
Your colleagues or your friends? 02:30:55
Continued to nominate you for this award. We've seen your name before and I think this year you may have gotten 4 or 5 or 6, I 02:30:57
don't know how many, but we're so glad that they hung in there and gave us an opportunity to recognize you tonight. So thank you 02:31:02
so much for being here and all the work that you do. 02:31:08
Thank you. 02:31:14
OK, we're going to move to our final Heroes Award proclamation. 02:31:20
And so that's going to be. 02:31:26
Presented by Councilmember Perez Where are the Lions Club members? Everyone come up to the podium please. 02:31:28
I'll just read the proclamation and if you have anything to say then you can speak after then we'll do a photos. 02:31:48
Proclamation 2025 Winimi Heroes Award. 02:31:53
Port oney means lion. 02:31:56
Whereas the city of Port Hueneme established the Winnie Me Here award. 02:31:58
To honor persons or groups who embody community values and have made extraordinary community contributions. 02:32:02
And whereas the city wishes to honor the Portoeneme Lions Club. 02:32:07
As one of three 2025 Winnie Me Hero Award recipients. 02:32:11
And whereas, the Port Wayne ME Lions Club was chartered in June 2024 with the primary mission of supporting the community of Port 02:32:15
Hueneme. 02:32:18
And whereas support winning me Lions Club. 02:32:22
Has provided meaningful support to local education throughout initiatives. 02:32:25
Such as teacher recognition within the Winey Me School District and fundraising for the Care Closet at Parkview Elementary School, 02:32:29
which provides essential resources for students in need. 02:32:34
And whereas Fort Winnie me Lions Club. 02:32:38
Has also contributed to youth development and Wellness. 02:32:41
By funding boxing equipment and supporting recreational activities. 02:32:44
And whereas the members of the port. 02:32:48
Consistently volunteer their time and energy. 02:32:51
At numerous city events. 02:32:54
Enhancing the spirit of civic engagement. 02:32:55
And strengthening Community bonds. 02:32:58
And whereas the Port winning ME Lions Club was unanimously recommended. 02:33:00
For the winning ME Heroes award. 02:33:04
By the City of Port Wayne Emmys Citizens Advisory Commission. 02:33:06
And unanimously ordered. 02:33:09
The honor by the City Council. 02:33:11
And whereas the Puerto Ricani Lions Club will formally. 02:33:13
Was formally recognized at the 2025 Wine Amy Beach Festival. 02:33:16
Has their name inscribed on the Winami Heroes plaque in City Hall lobby to celebrate their accomplishments. 02:33:21
And their portrait will be displayed above this plaque. 02:33:27
And whereas the City of Port Wenimi is proud of the Port Winnie Lions Club. 02:33:29
And is grateful for their extraordinary community contributions. 02:33:33
Now therefore be it proclaimed. 02:33:37
That the City Council of the City of Port Hueneme. 02:33:38
Does hereby recognize and honor. 02:33:41
The Port Wayne ME Lions Club. 02:33:43
As a 2025 Winimi Hero Award recipient and extends its deepest appreciation for their invaluable contributions and enduring 02:33:44
dedication to the community. 02:33:49
Hello, my name is Luis Mendez. I'm the Vice President of the Pro Whitney Lions Club. 02:33:59
I just want to say thank you to the council. It's an honor to receive this award in such a short time. We've done a lot as a small 02:34:02
club. 02:34:06
We do focus on. 02:34:09
You know, humanitarian issues, hunger. 02:34:11
Cancer. 02:34:13
Diabetes, eyesight are just a few things and I think it's a testament to what we've done so far in a small period of time to what 02:34:14
we can, what we are going to bring to this community. 02:34:19
It's about. 02:34:23
Who we care for where we live. 02:34:24
And you know, politics aside, personal issues aside, we're here to serve those that are in need. 02:34:26
And fill the gap where the city. 02:34:31
Or the county or other sources cannot provide for those in need. That's where we step in. 02:34:32
And look to work with continue to work with the city and other organizations throughout our city to do better for our community 02:34:37
so. 02:34:40
We are always looking for new members or even just to come visit one of our meetings. We meet on the second and fourth Wednesday 02:34:44
of each month at 5:30. 02:34:48
Reach out to anyone of us. 02:34:51
Happy to have you guys as guest. 02:34:53
Volunteer. Thank you. 02:34:55
Anyone else? 02:34:57
No, no. 02:34:59
Thank you again for the recognition, but I wanted to give a little bit of history on how this club started. 02:35:00
I wanted to thank our president, Misty Perez. I was the president of the Ventura Downtown Lions and she. 02:35:06
Saw all the work that we didn't in the community of Ventura and said. 02:35:13
I want to bring that to our community in Port Wayne, ME. 02:35:17
And she gave a year of her time to serve on that board, to learn. 02:35:20
All there is to learn to bring it to this. 02:35:25
Community to serve this community. 02:35:27
And to just thank all the Lions who have joined. 02:35:30
In that passion to serve this community. So we are here to serve. Our motto is where there's a need, there's a lion. And like our 02:35:34
vice president said. 02:35:38
This is a club for you if you want to serve their community. 02:35:43
Thank you. 02:35:46
Thank you. 02:35:47
Thank you. 02:35:47
I'll just say I'm the secretary of the club. 02:35:52
Year 2 going strong. 02:35:55
But just imagine how much more we could do if our club continues to grow. So please feel free to join us if you want to do 02:35:57
something in the community. 02:36:01
It's on your time, we're here and we'd love to have you. 02:36:04
Thank you. 02:36:07
I'm Lupe Contreras. I'm the treasurer of the Port Wayne Mead Lines Club. 02:36:12
And there's a saying to make an impact where you work, eat and play and. 02:36:16
As the lion, we're definitely going to make more of an impact. 02:36:20
Going forward. 02:36:23
Thank you for the honor today. 02:36:25
Thank you. 02:36:26
Line of the air. 02:36:29
And there's an opening right here. 02:36:40
And I wore heels tonight. 02:36:45
123. 02:36:50
Thank you. Thank you. 02:37:08
Alliance club members, I just want to say that it's so. 02:37:25
Great to see you all. I cannot go on Facebook without seeing a picture of you all. 02:37:29
Providing service to someone and or some organization so. 02:37:35
Great job, looking forward to continuing to see you all out there. 02:37:39
All right. Anybody else? 02:37:46
All right, Thank you. Thank you again. Bye. 02:37:50
We only have two more presentations. Bear with us. 02:37:55
We have now Mayor Pro Tem Lopez is going to present a proclamation for the Parks and Recreation. 02:37:58
OK. 02:38:05
So Parks and Recreation Month July 2025 whereas. 02:38:07
Parks and Recreation programs are an internal part. 02:38:11
Integral part of our community. 02:38:14
Throughout this. 02:38:16
Country, including the city of Port Hueneme and. 02:38:17
Whereas our Parks and Recreation are. 02:38:20
Vitally important to establishing and maintaining. 02:38:22
Quality of life in our communities. 02:38:25
Ensuring. 02:38:27
Of all citizens and contributing to the economic. 02:38:28
Environmental well-being. 02:38:31
Of a community and region and whereas Parks and Recreation programs. 02:38:32
Build healthy. 02:38:37
Active communities that aid in. 02:38:38
Prevention of chronic diseases. 02:38:40
Provide therapeutic. 02:38:42
Recreational services for those who. 02:38:43
Are mentally or physically disabled. 02:38:45
And also improve the mental and emotional health of all citizens and whereas. 02:38:48
Parks and Recreation programs increase the community's economic prosperity. 02:38:52
Through increased property value. 02:38:56
Expansion of local tax base increased tourism. 02:38:58
The attraction and retention of businesses. 02:39:02
And crime reduction and whereas Parks and Recreation. 02:39:05
Are fundamental to the environmental well-being of our community. 02:39:09
And whereas. 02:39:12
Natural recreation areas improve water quality. 02:39:14
Protect groundwater. 02:39:17
Prevent flooding. Improve quality of air. 02:39:18
That we breathe. 02:39:21
Provide vegetation. 02:39:22
Buffers to the. 02:39:24
To the development and. 02:39:25
To produce habitat for wildlife. 02:39:27
Whereas parks and. 02:39:30
Natural recreation ensures. 02:39:31
The Ecological. 02:39:34
Beauty of our community and provide a place for children. 02:39:35
And adults to connect with nature and. 02:39:39
Recreate outdoors and whereas the US House of Representatives has designated July. 02:39:41
As Parks and Recreation Month. 02:39:48
And whereas the city of Port Hueneme. 02:39:50
Recognizes the benefit derived from Parks and Recreation resources. 02:39:52
Now, therefore. 02:39:56
Be it proclaim. 02:39:58
The City Council. 02:39:59
Of the City of Port Hueneme does hereby proclaim the month of July. 02:40:01
Is recognized as Park and Recreational month in the city of Port Hueneme Proclaim. 02:40:05
The 21st day of July, 2025. 02:40:09
And now we're going to hear from our Deputy City manager, Charles Press. 02:40:12
Thank you. 02:40:18
And I'd be happy to receive the proclamation on behalf of our Recreation and Community Services Division. 02:40:19
Just a few quick words. Recognizing July as Recreation and Parks Month gives us the opportunity to highlight the important role 02:40:24
that recreation and parks play in supporting the quality of life in our community. 02:40:29
To that end, we've planned a series of events this month, including last Saturday's Yoga in the Park. 02:40:35
Which saw more than 20 people enjoy. 02:40:41
In open air. 02:40:43
Peaceful and rejuvenating yoga class in the park. 02:40:45
Next up this Thursday at 5:30. 02:40:47
We're gonna have a. 02:40:49
Staff guided tour of the recreation corridor. 02:40:51
That will give community members the opportunity. 02:40:53
To explore various sites between Bubbling Springs Park and Miami Beach. 02:40:56
And converse with staff asking questions about program offerings and the like. 02:41:00
Lastly, this Saturday. 02:41:03
We invite the public to join us at the beach at 10:30 for our second annual Kite Day. 02:41:05
Our programs and events are coordinated by our. 02:41:10
Coordinated and executed by our dedicated staff. 02:41:14
We have a full time complement of three. 02:41:17
Three-part timers. 02:41:19
And that's supplemented by a host of seasonal. 02:41:20
Staff we're also fortunate to have a small but dedicated volunteer group. 02:41:24
And I'd like to mention that our team partners very closely. 02:41:28
With the hard working. 02:41:31
Public Works landscape crew to ensure that the parks and the open spaces in our city are maintained and ready for the public's 02:41:33
use. 02:41:36
In closing, I just want to remind everybody that they can get more information. 02:41:40
About our programs and events on our. 02:41:44
Facebook page. 02:41:46
Instagram. 02:41:47
Website. 02:41:49
So I encourage everybody to find out what we have to offer and take advantage of those things. Thank you. 02:41:49
Thank you. 02:41:54
I thought I saw Anna here, but please tell your department you guys have been rocking it. I mean for such a small staff, you guys 02:41:57
are mighty. 02:42:01
And the things you've been pushing out for the past couple years, I'm so impressed. 02:42:05
And I just want to thank you for always thinking about the community. 02:42:08
And coming up creative ways of things to do. 02:42:12
And you guys are always thinking ahead of the game and every time I go someplace. 02:42:15
They all, somebody from another city always says. 02:42:19
Our CD doesn't do that. 02:42:22
What look at why, Nimi, look what they're doing. How come we can't do that? So I just want to thank you so much for doing that. 02:42:23
Appreciate that. 02:42:28
Yes, it was one thing when. 02:42:29
Why Amy Little League was operated under the new the old way, and then to see it operated under the new way, it's like. 02:42:31
Huge, huge difference and. 02:42:38
Like Annabella said tonight, there's teams from throughout the county that are coming into. 02:42:40
Our city to play baseball right now. 02:42:46
And I think. 02:42:48
All in awe of what we have over there and the lights, snack bar, the bathrooms, I mean. 02:42:49
It's just a wonderful facility. And so thank you for your leadership. Thank you Miss Pasua and staff and everybody who contributed 02:42:55
to it becoming what it is today. 02:42:59
Yes, thank you and. 02:43:04
I just want to comment. 02:43:06
The first time I actually went to the like. 02:43:08
The movies at the beach. 02:43:10
I didn't know what to expect. 02:43:12
And. 02:43:13
It was fun. 02:43:16
You know, and it was your. 02:43:17
Around the community and. 02:43:19
Port Wayne Emy Rec team put on a good show. 02:43:21
That is. 02:43:23
What this is what we do and and so thank you. 02:43:24
To you, your staff. 02:43:28
Appreciate you guys. 02:43:30
Yeah, and I'll just echo what Councilmember Perez said. 02:43:31
Anytime I'm out and about and I'm seeing other people from. 02:43:35
Other cities. 02:43:38
Always comment. 02:43:39
What a great job our city is doing. 02:43:41
Even when they have come into our city to enjoy our events, they comment about how great. 02:43:44
And the number of events that we're having. 02:43:50
Or a small city. They always give us accolades for that. So please convey our appreciation to your team. 02:43:53
Everyone who's been involved. 02:44:00
I appreciate that you all are providing events that I could go to. 02:44:02
As well and enjoy. I really appreciate it, so thank you so much. 02:44:07
Thank you for that feedback. 02:44:11
Photo. 02:44:17
OK, no photo. 02:44:19
OK. 02:44:22
OK, good, good. 02:44:28
OK. And we have a final presentation I will read on this evening. 02:44:35
And that's our newly established centenarian proclamation we've. 02:44:40
Just recently. Very recently. 02:44:47
Created a new process that we would do for those folks who are in our community. 02:44:50
Or who have spent. 02:44:55
A great amount or larger amount of their time here in the city of Port Rainy me and that is for folks who have turned 100 and so 02:44:57
we're going to recognize centenarian tonight so this. 02:45:03
Proclamation is honoring the cell and celebrating. 02:45:10
Cassie Bell, King Nolan, in recognition of her 100th birthday. 02:45:13
Whereas, Cassie Bell King Nolan was born on April 13th, 1925 in Reagan, Texas, and throughout her life has exemplified hard work. 02:45:18
Resilience and care for others while raising her family. 02:45:28
And whereas Cassie relocated to Oxnard, CA in 1972, later marrying Jimmy Nolan, and together they became respected members of the 02:45:32
community until her passing. 02:45:38
In until his passing. Sorry. 02:45:45
In 1998. 02:45:48
And whereas. 02:45:50
Faith has been the cornerstone of Cassie's life. Baptized in 1948. 02:45:51
She has served in numerous church ministries and today continues to worship with Channel Islands Community Church. 02:45:56
Of God in Christ, encouraging all who know her. 02:46:03
Through steadfast devotion. 02:46:07
And whereas Cassie has called Port Hueneme home since 2014, sharing her warmth. 02:46:08
Wisdom and kindness with neighbors and friends while nurturing a large family. 02:46:15
That now includes 5 grandchildren as well as many great. 02:46:21
And great, great grandchildren. 02:46:24
And whereas she credits her longevity to living responsibly, caring for family, treating everyone with kindness. 02:46:27
I'll say that again. 02:46:34
Treating everyone with kindness. 02:46:35
Keeping her faith. 02:46:37
At the center of her life. 02:46:38
And remaining active in her church and community. 02:46:40
Now, therefore be it proclaim that the City Council. 02:46:43
Of the City of Port Wine, EMI does hereby proudly honor and recognize Cassie Bell, King Nolan on her joyful occasion of her 100th 02:46:47
birthday. 02:46:52
Expressing gratitude for the positive example. 02:46:56
She sets for all residents proclaimed this 21st day of July. 02:46:59
2025 and we'll make sure. 02:47:04
We get this to her. 02:47:06
All right, so that concludes our presentations. Umm. 02:47:08
Now we are going to. 02:47:14
Seems like we're way into this agenda. 02:47:16
OK, now we're going to recess the. 02:47:23
City Council meeting and call to order the Housing Authority special meeting. 02:47:25
It is now 747. 02:47:30
It does. Madam Clerk, roll call, please. 02:47:34
So Member Gama. 02:47:40
Here. Member Perez here. 02:47:43
Vice Chair Lopez. 02:47:46
Here and Chair McQueen Leon. 02:47:48
Here please let the record. 02:47:50
The reflect that members. 02:47:52
Hernandez, Blackwell and Brown are absent. 02:47:54
OK, great. 02:47:56
And we have a quorum. 02:47:57
Yes, great. Thank you. 02:47:59
Housing Authority do we have any public? 02:48:01
Comments. 02:48:04
No public comments for Housing Authority. 02:48:05
OK, great. 02:48:07
And so we're now going to consider the items on the consent calendar, which will be enacted in one motion unless. 02:48:09
An authority member has a request to remove an item. Is there a request to remove any items? 02:48:16
If not, I may have a motion and a second to approve the consent calendar. 02:48:23
Move to approve. 02:48:27
Great, Madam Clerk, please take role. 02:48:29
All in favor. 02:48:31
Aye, all opposed. 02:48:33
Hearing none, motion passes unanimously. 02:48:34
OK. So we'll move on to item number 8. That's the removal of the PHA commissioners from Winemi Housing Incorporated Board of 02:48:37
Directors. 02:48:41
And to a point. 02:48:46
Two pH. A commissioners to the restructured Winami Housing. 02:48:47
Incorporated Board of Directors Will staff please present the report? 02:48:52
Thank you, Madam Mayor. I'll be presenting this report tonight. 02:48:56
And I'll ask the director. 02:49:00
Come to the podium so she can answer any questions. 02:49:02
Back in April of 2024, the Housing Authority Board authorized and appointed its entire board. 02:49:06
Of commissioners to the winey housing. 02:49:14
Board of Directors. 02:49:17
Director Basu and I have been working. 02:49:20
Very, very hard. Very diligently. 02:49:22
And it appears that Winnie Me Housing Inc, the nonprofit. 02:49:24
Is. 02:49:29
About ready to launch. 02:49:30
So with that. 02:49:31
About ready to happen. 02:49:34
We took a look at the membership. 02:49:35
Of Winnie Me Housing, Inc. 02:49:39
And determine that. 02:49:41
The way it is structured currently, there would be a potential. 02:49:44
For the. 02:49:48
Housing Authority and the City to be liable for actions of the Winnie Me Housing, Inc. 02:49:50
So we looked around, particularly Director Basua. 02:49:57
Looked around at other entities and other local communities to see how they were structuring their nonprofits. 02:50:01
And those nonprofits are structured in a way where only two. 02:50:09
Of the. 02:50:15
City Council and Housing Authority board members. 02:50:16
Are appointed as director to the nonprofit. 02:50:20
So what we're asking is that this. 02:50:23
Board. 02:50:27
From the Housing Authority housing. 02:50:30
Winning the housing board. 02:50:32
And then to a .2 of its members. 02:50:34
To that Winnie Me Housing Board. 02:50:37
So this is really just an action. 02:50:39
Protect. 02:50:43
The city. 02:50:45
From any potential liability. 02:50:46
OK, I do have one question. So it is. 02:50:50
When we talk about resignations, are we as individuals to resign? 02:50:52
Or. 02:50:58
You know, usually a resignation comes from an individual. 02:50:59
So when you say that, what is the process to do that? 02:51:02
I think the process would be that you. 02:51:06
Take a vote. 02:51:09
And elect as a group to resign. 02:51:10
From the board. 02:51:13
Of Winnie Me Housing. 02:51:14
And then? 02:51:16
Your next vote would be to appoint 2 members. 02:51:17
Of this board to the directors. 02:51:21
Of Winnie Me Housing. 02:51:23
Great. Madam Mayor, I have a question. 02:51:25
Will this board have meetings? 02:51:29
Yes. 02:51:32
This board will be active. 02:51:33
Very active, probably the first year. 02:51:35
As we start moving forward. 02:51:38
How often were the meetings and what will the time frame be the meet? 02:51:42
The meetings will be. 02:51:46
Held we once once we have a board together which we still. 02:51:47
If approved. 02:51:51
We will go out to the Winimi community. 02:51:52
And ask. 02:51:55
Or applications for members. 02:51:56
That are interested to join the board. 02:51:58
Then we can hold the meeting. 02:52:01
And then we can decide what the schedule will be. 02:52:02
So do we have to? 02:52:09
Appoint to City Council persons. 02:52:11
That's our recommendation. 02:52:15
Looking at other housing. 02:52:19
Boards in the. 02:52:21
In the Ventura County area. 02:52:23
That's the way they're structured. 02:52:26
And the importance of this is really. 02:52:27
Because Winimi Housing Inc. 02:52:30
Is going to be able to start financing? 02:52:32
Shortly, they'll be able to take on a mortgage. 02:52:35
And they'll be able to lease out apartments, and that creates potential liability. 02:52:37
So we want to separate. 02:52:42
The Wineini Housing Inc, that nonprofit. 02:52:44
From the city itself. 02:52:48
So. 02:52:50
Two members come from. 02:52:51
This board. 02:52:53
Is there an issue with regard to a conflict of interest? 02:52:54
Do you do you foresee any? 02:52:59
Issue of conflict coming forward. 02:53:02
I don't. 02:53:04
Perceive that right now because. 02:53:04
At this point, you're all on that board. 02:53:07
Each and everyone of you, because you appointed yourselves to that board. 02:53:10
In April of 2024, so if you didn't have a conflict then. 02:53:13
I'm not seeing a conflict now. 02:53:17
For any of you. 02:53:20
You develop a conflict, you know, down the road, then you'd have to advise of that. 02:53:22
So this. 02:53:27
This nonprofit, then, would have to. 02:53:30
Get their own insurance and do all the things that. 02:53:32
Typical nonprofits do on their own. 02:53:35
That is correct. 02:53:37
Or would it? 02:53:38
Be through the Housing Authority. 02:53:39
I believe the concept right now. 02:53:41
Is that? 02:53:45
Be Housing Authority. 02:53:46
Pursuant to a written contract. 02:53:49
With Miami Housing Inc. 02:53:51
Would be managing. 02:53:54
The operations of Waeneme Housing Inc. 02:53:56
Any other questions? Yeah, I got questions. So by resigning? 02:54:01
And and still not establishing a big. 02:54:06
Board of Directors. 02:54:10
What's the gap? 02:54:12
Like when windows the resignation. 02:54:13
Wouldn't would that start? 02:54:16
The resignation would be immediately. 02:54:17
And if approve I am ready to post. 02:54:19
An announcement tomorrow to go out to open up applications. 02:54:22
You don't think that that gap? 02:54:26
Could cause an issue for the city. 02:54:27
No, not for the non profit. 02:54:30
The nonprofit is in a hurry to. 02:54:32
Get a board of directors board. 02:54:34
That can sign off on documentation. 02:54:36
That we are currently working on. 02:54:40
We're currently the numb. 02:54:42
The Housing Authority and the nonprofit. 02:54:44
Are currently working to transfer. 02:54:46
Property over to the nonprofit. 02:54:48
So as the housing board. 02:54:51
You're going to have to approve. 02:54:53
A resolution. 02:54:55
To authorize the nonprofit to accept. 02:54:56
The asset. 02:54:59
So that's why you cannot. 02:55:01
Be on both boards. 02:55:03
So who authorizes? 02:55:05
Or who picks the? 02:55:07
The other three directors. 02:55:09
Yeah, as as proposed and we talked about it and obviously council has options, but as proposed the idea was. 02:55:15
Council would pick the two council members and then again just for the separation. 02:55:21
That the executive director of. 02:55:25
One, EB Housing Inc would appoint the other 3 members. 02:55:28
And because there is going to be significant work up front including. 02:55:31
Really I need to have expert. 02:55:36
Experts in the field we are going to be. 02:55:39
Trying to recruit specifically. 02:55:42
People who have real estate expertise and public housing expertise. 02:55:44
So who's going to determine the process to? 02:55:54
Recruit. 02:55:58
As many candidates. 02:55:58
Possible so the city currently has a process in place. 02:56:00
For Commission's I'm going to use the exact same process. 02:56:04
For the non profit. 02:56:09
Applications are going to be. 02:56:11
You know, available. We're going to advertise it. 02:56:13
And we're going to put a deadline on when those applications are due back. 02:56:16
And then the. 02:56:20
Will there be a screening process? 02:56:21
How is it gonna? 02:56:24
I'm going to be looking for individuals. 02:56:29
That. 02:56:32
Have background in real estate? 02:56:34
Have background in property management. 02:56:36
Understand. 02:56:38
Financing. Umm. 02:56:39
That live in Winnemi I'm looking for. 02:56:41
Somebody in the bank industry? 02:56:44
To sit on this board because I am looking to finance. 02:56:46
For waiting Me Housing, Inc. 02:56:50
So I will be looking at those resumes and making. 02:56:52
You know those decisions. 02:56:55
So would is there a place for the appointed to council members to be a part of that? 02:56:57
Recruitment. 02:57:03
And decision making. 02:57:04
Why Nimi Housing Inc even though we're not? 02:57:07
Meeting as a Winning Housing Inc. 02:57:10
Currently, we have gone ahead. 02:57:12
And signed on an attorney. 02:57:14
We had Joan. 02:57:17
With Jones opinion. 02:57:18
We went ahead and we have an attorney now. 02:57:20
That's going to be representing the Windingy Housing Inc. 02:57:23
It will not be. 02:57:25
Our city attorney. 02:57:27
We can go ahead and ask those questions to him. 02:57:28
And get you an answer. 02:57:32
Whether or not the two. 02:57:33
City Council members can. 02:57:35
Correct on that part. 02:57:37
My not representing Winnie Me Housing Inc, it's just another step. 02:57:39
And separating Wineemi Housing Inc from the city and protecting the city. 02:57:43
I'm just a little confused that if we're going to appoint 2 council members. 02:57:48
To stand up. 02:57:52
The overall organization should we? 02:57:53
Should those council members not be a part of? 02:57:56
The decision making and recruitment of other members. 02:57:59
So I see it a little different. 02:58:03
We are two members of A5 member body. We're not controlling. 02:58:05
The process is a non profit so as council members we wouldn't be in charge. 02:58:10
We would just be members like the other three members and I the other thing that I'm thinking is that. 02:58:15
It's probably in our best interest not to participate. 02:58:21
In any kind of further selection of people. 02:58:24
On the board if we're trying to. 02:58:27
Create the separation. 02:58:29
I agree with that. 02:58:30
The whole problem is and. 02:58:32
Is vicarious liability to the city by any actions of the nonprofit? 02:58:34
So there's a concept in the law known as alter ego. 02:58:41
You can Pierce a corporate veil by going to one corporation. 02:58:46
The nonprofit. 02:58:50
And looking to the resources of the city. 02:58:52
To take care of any liability because you can determine that they are really one and the same. 02:58:55
And that's really what we're trying to prevent here. 02:59:00
It's a mechanism. 02:59:03
To protect the city. 02:59:06
From any liability. 02:59:08
Incurred by Winnie Me Housing, Inc. 02:59:10
Yes, go right here. 02:59:15
So you as the. 02:59:16
The president. 02:59:18
Wouldn't wouldn't that be? 02:59:19
A conflict. 02:59:21
Other agencies have also appointed their executive director as president. 02:59:23
And. 02:59:28
Based on my talks with the attorney that we hired. 02:59:29
That itself would not be a. 02:59:32
Conflict of interest. 02:59:34
So is this going to be? 02:59:35
Coupled with. 02:59:38
The position that you're currently feeling. 02:59:39
Currently the position that I'm feeling has to do with the Section 8 program. 02:59:43
Once the properties. 02:59:48
Get transferred over to the non profit. 02:59:50
The Section 8 program. 02:59:52
The only thing they're doing is they're administrating the files. 02:59:54
Per HUD and HUD regs and regulations. 02:59:58
Are extremely stringent and we have our auditors for that. 03:00:01
And we're being monitored by. 03:00:05
Had in regards to that, so it really doesn't. 03:00:07
Even though you can say it's a conflict of interest. 03:00:11
I do have. 03:00:13
Controls on the HUD side. 03:00:15
To make sure that we're following. 03:00:17
HUD regulations properly. 03:00:18
I guess my question is is. 03:00:21
Is would, would. 03:00:23
You as the housing director. 03:00:25
Let's say you moved on. 03:00:30
Is the president always going to be the housing director? 03:00:32
OK, Yeah. 03:00:36
I'm a little uncomfortable with. 03:00:42
Not specifically you. 03:00:45
The fact that. 03:00:47
The person that's going to be running the organization is going to be staffing the organization or the board members. 03:00:49
So is there a way that we could? 03:00:55
Perhaps take this to the CAC and have the CAC be? 03:00:57
Responsible for recruitment. 03:01:01
Kind of like we did with the. 03:01:03
With the Veterans Affair. 03:01:05
Committee, yeah. 03:01:07
I mean, it just feels. 03:01:08
It just feels. 03:01:10
I don't know. 03:01:11
It just feels. 03:01:13
A little funny. 03:01:14
Well, that was actually the point I was going to jump in and make is that. 03:01:16
Is. 03:01:21
Uncomfortable. 03:01:22
Because we can either choose to. 03:01:23
Run the board ourselves and be comfortable, but then we are fully liable for any decision. 03:01:26
That is made by that. 03:01:32
I need me Housing Inc. 03:01:34
Or we have the opportunity of. 03:01:36
Handing over control, which is not comfortable, but then we're also protecting the city from liability. 03:01:38
And uh. 03:01:44
I think that's the key thing because. 03:01:46
You know one major mistake in this area, Let's say a couple $1,000,000 will that really would? 03:01:48
You know, if that liability could be stretched to the city, that is a major impact on. 03:01:53
The city's. 03:01:59
You know, funding that we. 03:02:00
Funding issue that we have currently. 03:02:02
So it is like, by nature, uncomfortable. 03:02:05
Just as a reminder, the background on this is this is all. 03:02:09
Sort of being instigated by a change. 03:02:13
Federal Housing level that that. 03:02:17
The federal. 03:02:19
Housing departments don't want to be on the hook for. 03:02:20
Ongoing liability of these. 03:02:23
Properties. 03:02:25
In the sense of. 03:02:26
You know, they don't want to be paying millions of dollars for to maintain and remodel and restore properties, so they're trying 03:02:28
to give cities a tool. 03:02:32
To allow the cities to do that. 03:02:37
But now. 03:02:39
As we get into the. 03:02:40
Weeds of that we're realizing. 03:02:42
And again, as Joan said, looking at other cities around us. 03:02:44
Is cities are realizing they really have to sort of create this separate nonprofit that does that. 03:02:47
Because otherwise it's just the city. 03:02:53
Doing it. 03:02:56
By another name. 03:02:56
Absolutely and. 03:02:57
I would anticipate. 03:03:00
At the rate we're going through the paperwork, we're, we're, we're working hard, Gabby. 03:03:02
Umm, probably within three months you'll be in a position to start. 03:03:07
Obtaining financing. 03:03:12
So this is we're at a critical venture here. 03:03:13
And I recognize that it's uncomfortable. 03:03:17
And I recognize that, you know, giving up control is not something. 03:03:20
That anybody really wants to do but my job. 03:03:25
As your city attorney. 03:03:28
Is to protect the city. 03:03:29
And so this is my recommendation. 03:03:31
But if I may, if I may add something that might shed. 03:03:34
A little bit of light. 03:03:37
The nonprofit. 03:03:38
Is not a. 03:03:40
Public entity. 03:03:41
We will not follow the same rules, we will not have procurement. 03:03:42
Policies we might as a. 03:03:45
As the directors. 03:03:47
Once they're established, they might say. 03:03:49
You know we want you to. 03:03:51
You know, do ABC, which we will do. 03:03:53
But we are not. 03:03:56
The nonprofit is not a public entity. 03:03:59
So it will not respond. 03:04:01
To the city. 03:04:05
It's an entity by itself. 03:04:06
And that's what we're trying to accomplish. 03:04:08
This entity. 03:04:10
Is an investor. 03:04:12
Inimi. 03:04:14
And as a nonprofit? 03:04:15
We understand how important it is to have city representation. 03:04:17
On this board. 03:04:22
Yeah, my background is risk management. So I hear the word liability, liability. OK, so let's. 03:04:24
I always like to run the worst case scenario. 03:04:30
I don't know what the worst case scenario is, but. 03:04:32
What will be the nonprofit's limits of liability? 03:04:35
I mean have. 03:04:39
You know what is? 03:04:40
A reasonable amount. 03:04:42
And if the worst case scenario happens. 03:04:44
Will the nonprofit have the? 03:04:47
The limits of liability to. 03:04:50
To stand up to any. 03:04:52
Litigation. And if not? 03:04:54
What happens? 03:04:57
So I understand. 03:04:58
Control and this and that but. 03:05:00
Are we not exposing our residents to that? 03:05:01
Liability if it's not. 03:05:04
Covered by insurance. 03:05:05
So I think we're kind of. 03:05:08
You know, heading to the nonprofit side, that is going to be the responsibility of the nonprofit. 03:05:11
And I can assure you right now that we will have the liability on the nonprofit side. 03:05:17
This waeneme ink. 03:05:22
Is really going to? 03:05:26
Hold millions and millions of dollars of assets. 03:05:27
That it will control and will have the opportunity. 03:05:31
To finance. 03:05:34
This nonprofit is going in with this. 03:05:35
Zero debt. 03:05:37
But that's my question, how are you going to have the expertise to determine limits of liability? 03:05:39
That's why we we hired an. 03:05:46
And they hired a very experienced housing attorney with Price, with the firm of Price, Postel and Parma. 03:05:48
Out of Santa Barbara they've been around for. I've been working with them. 03:05:53
For 40 years, very knowledgeable. 03:05:57
Very knowledgeable on housing. They've been down this road, they know what they're doing. 03:06:00
So that was a great choice by Director Basu reaching out to them. 03:06:04
And I believe you've already executed the contract with them, so they are on board. 03:06:09
So they will take care of. 03:06:13
Advising. 03:06:16
Director Basua on issues of insurance coverage, How to best protect the nonprofit. You're handling the nonprofit. 03:06:18
And separating that. 03:06:27
From the city. 03:06:29
So I have a comment so. 03:06:31
I think that. 03:06:33
The further we can be from it is the better. 03:06:34
For us. 03:06:38
And I think the. 03:06:39
Not qualified. 03:06:41
To weigh in on who's best. 03:06:42
To be on the board, I think. 03:06:45
They don't have the experience to pick those people. 03:06:47
And I think Director Basu. 03:06:50
Does have that experience because she's been a housing. 03:06:53
For many years and she knows what she's looking for that needs that background. 03:06:55
And the fact that she hired an attorney that has been experienced in that to oversee this and to guide her and to make sure he's 03:06:59
following all the. 03:07:02
The things that she needs to, I think that is the best. 03:07:06
Experience that she needs. 03:07:09
I think she's being guided. She has more experience than the what. 03:07:11
What we do? 03:07:14
On this. 03:07:15
Yeah. So what is the? 03:07:18
What is the goal? 03:07:20
What's the end goal with? 03:07:22
With going to this nonprofit for the city. 03:07:24
Oh, we, we, I've personally got lots of goals, whether those goals are going to be. 03:07:28
The goals of. 03:07:33
You know the board is different, but. 03:07:34
The mission. 03:07:37
Of the nonprofit is to provide. 03:07:39
Low income housing. 03:07:41
To the residents of. 03:07:43
Or Wayne, Amy. 03:07:44
So I. 03:07:46
Hope to have support in. 03:07:48
On the board side to demolish Willowbrook. 03:07:50
To rebuild. 03:07:53
To add additional units. 03:07:54
To look for housing within our city. 03:07:56
In order to bring low income housing. 03:07:58
And that can be in many forms of either develop. 03:08:01
Bit or purchasing? 03:08:03
So the end goal is to increase low income housing. 03:08:05
Widen the footprint. 03:08:10
Yes, and what happens with all surplus? 03:08:12
Money. Umm. 03:08:15
That's for the board to decide. 03:08:16
OK, so. 03:08:18
Is there an immediate cost savings to the city? 03:08:19
There is no cost savings to the city. 03:08:24