Council Closed Session 9-8-2026

The City of Port Hueneme held a closed session meeting on September 8, 2026, primarily focused on labor negotiations. Public comments highlighted concerns from city employees regarding the current bargaining offer, specifically criticizing the proposed 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) as insufficient compared to inflation and expressing dissatisfaction with new merit increase rules. Employees emphasized the need for fair and equitable compensation to retain experienced staff and maintain service quality. The closed session included discussions with labor negotiators representing the city and employee associations, including the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and unrepresented management and professional employees. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were detailed in the transcript.