June 29, 2022
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Chris Stephens, Chair
Michael Blumenberg, Vice-Chair
Brian Brennan, Secretary
Jackie Gardina, Commissioner
Everard Ashworth, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Sr. Business Operations Manager
Andy Turner, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29, 2022
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
CLOSED SESSION – 5:30PM
OPEN SESSION – 7:00PM
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CLOSED SESSION AT 5:30PM
CALL TO ORDER: By Chair Chris Stephens.
ROLL CALL: By the Clerk of the Board.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (3 minutes)
The Public Communications period is set aside to allow public testimony on items only on the Closed Session Agenda. Each person may address the Commission for up to three minutes or at the discretion of the Chair.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Per Government Code Section 54956.8:
| a) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation:
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1559 Spinnaker Drive #205, 205A, B, C, D, E, 210
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner Andy Randy, LLC DBA Ventura Harbor Comedy Club Terms of Participation in the COVID-19 Ventura Harbor Rental Abatement and Deferment Program |
| b) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1567 Spinnaker Drive #100
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner Ventura Village Carousel Inc. Terms of Participation in the COVID-19 Ventura Harbor Rental Abatement and Deferment Program |
2. Independent Contractor Performance Evaluation per Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) and 54957.4: General Counsel: Andy Turner, Lagerlof Lawyers LLP.
3. Conference with Labor Negotiators per Government Code Section 6 and 54957.6(b):
Agency Representatives: Brian D. Pendleton and Todd Mitchell, negotiators
Independent Contractor: Lagerlof Lawyers LLP
ADJOURNMENT
OPEN SESSION AT 7:00PM
CALL TO ORDER: By Chair Chris Stephens.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By Chair Chris Stephens.
ROLL CALL: By the Clerk of the Board.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA (3 minutes)
Consider and approve, by majority vote, minor revisions to agenda items and/or attachments and any item added to or removed/continued from the Port Commission’s agenda. Administrative Reports relating to this agenda and materials related to an item on this agenda submitted after distribution of the agenda packet are available for public review at the Port District’s office located at 1603 Anchors Way Drive, Ventura, CA during business hours as well as on the District’s website – www.venturaharbor.com.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (3 minutes)
The Minutes of the May 4, 2022, June 1, 2022, and June 15, 2022 Regular Meetings will be considered for approval.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (3 minutes)
The Public Communications period is set aside to allow public testimony on items not on today’s agenda. Each person may address the Commission for up to three minutes or at the discretion of the Chair.
CLOSED SESSION REPORT (3 minutes)
Closed Sessions are not open to the public pursuant to the Brown Act. Any reportable actions taken by the Commission during Closed Session will be announced at this time.
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS (5 minutes)
Port Commissioner’s may present brief reports on port issues, such as seminars, meetings and literature that would be of interest to the public and/or Commission, as a whole. Port Commissioner’s must provide a brief summary and disclose any discussions he or she may have had with any Port District Tenants related to Port District business.
STAFF AND GENERAL MANAGER REPORTS (5 minutes)
Ventura Port District Staff, Legal Counsel and General Manager will give the Commission updates on important topics or items of general interest if needed.
PRESENTATION HONORING COMMISSIONER EVERARD ASHWORTH (5 minutes)
RECEPTION BREAK (10 minutes)
CONSENT AGENDA: (5 minutes)
Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-controversial and will be acted upon by the Board at one time, without discussion, unless a member of the Board or the public requests an opportunity to address any given item. Approval by the Board of Consent Items means that the recommendation is approved along with the terms set forth in the applicable staff reports.
A) Approval of Out-of-Town Travel Requests
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the out-of-town travel requests for:
a) Wayne Hatch, Maintenance Supervisor to attend CALBO in Ontario, CA.
b) John Collins, Maintenance Worker II to attend CALBO in Ontario, CA.
B) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Impact Sciences, Inc.
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a Professional Services Agreement with Impact Sciences, Inc. in the amount of $55,000 to prepare necessary CEQA documentation and associated technical analyses for the Ventura Yacht Club Dock Replacement Project.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Adoption of Resolution No. 3455 and No. 3456 Approving the FY2022-2023 Final Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and Salary Schedule for Non-represented Employees
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt:
a) Resolution No. 3455, approving the FY2022–2023 Ventura Port District Annual Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan; and,
b) Resolution No. 3456, approving the FY2022-2023 Salary Schedule for Non-Represented Employees of the District.
2) Approval of Annual Professional Services Agreements for Administrative, Advocacy and Technical Support Services
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the annual Professional Services Agreements from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023 with:
a) Swift Chip, Inc. not to exceed $110,000 to provide information technology services.
b)Carpi & Clay, Inc. in the amount of $60,000 to provide the District with federal advocacy services.
c) K&L Gates in the amount of $80,000 to provide legislative, regulatory and policy advocacy for commercial fisheries and aquaculture.
d) Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in the amount of $40,000 to provide human resources legal services.
e) Rincon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $55,000 to provide dredging support.
3) Approval of Cancellation of July 6, 2022 Regular Port Commission Meeting
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the cancellation of the July 6, 2022 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Thursday, June 23, 2022 by 5:30 p.m. at the Port District Office and online at www.venturaharbor.com – Port Commission – Board Meeting Documents.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the Ventura Port District at (805) 642-8538 or the California Relay Service at 711 or (800) 855-7100. Notification 72 hours prior to the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II)