December 20, 2023
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Michael Blumenberg, Chair
Jackie Gardina, Vice-Chair
Anthony Rainey, Secretary
Brian Brennan, Commissioner
Chris Stephens, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Sr. Business Operations Manager
Tom Bunn, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2023
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00PM
OPEN SESSION – 7:00PM
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CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 6:00PM
CALL TO ORDER: By Chair Michael Blumenberg.
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
CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
| a) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1583 Spinnaker Drive #101
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Tom Bunn The Greek at the Harbor Restaurant, Inc. Price and Terms of Payment for New Restaurant Lease Agreement |
| b) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1575 Spinnaker Drive #205
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Tom Bunn Students for Eco Education and Agriculture, Inc. Price and Terms of Payment for New Office Lease Agreement |
| c) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1575 Spinnaker Drive #105A-B
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Tom Bunn The Sugar Lab Bake Shop, LLC dba Sugar Lab Bake Shop Price and Terms of Payment for Renegotiation of Restaurant Lease |
| d) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1575 Spinnaker Drive #207, #208
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Tom Bunn Sugar Lab Bake Shop, LLC Price and Terms of Payment for Renegotiation of Office Lease |
ADJOURNMENT
OPEN SESSION BEGINS AT 7:00PM
CALL TO ORDER: By Chair Michael Blumenberg.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By Chair Michael Blumenberg.
ROLL CALL: By the Clerk of the Board.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
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
The Minutes of the December 6, 2023 Port Commission Special Meeting will be considered for approval.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
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
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
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
Ventura Port District Staff, Legal Counsel and General Manager will give the Commission updates on important topics or items of general interest if needed.
CONSENT AGENDA:
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: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the out-of-town travel requests for:
a) Todd Mitchell, Sr. Business Operations Manager to attend Congressional meetings and CMANC Conference from February 13-16, 2024 in Washington DC.
b) Michael Blumenberg, Commission Chair to attend Congressional meetings and CMANC Conference from February 13-16, 2024 in Washington DC.
c) Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board to attend the JPIA 2024 Risk Management Academy from January 23-25, 2024 in Indian Wells, CA.
d) Jessica Snipas, Business Operations Analyst to attend the JPIA 2024 Risk Management Academy from January 23-24, 2024 in Indian Wells, CA.
B) Adoption of Resolution Nos. 3490 and 3491 Approving Updates to the Expense Reimbursement Policies for Employees and Commissioners and Rescinding Resolution Nos. 3373 and 3374
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt:
a) Resolution No. 3490 approving the updates to the Expense Reimbursement Policy for Employees and rescind Resolution No. 3473.
b) Resolution No. 3491 approving the updates to the Expense Reimbursement Policy for Commissioners and rescind Resolution No. 3374.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Presentation from the City of Ventura’s Public Works Department on Ventura Harbor Road Conditions and Managed Parking Implementation
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive a presentation from Ventura’s Public Works Department on road conditions within Ventura Harbor, Capital Improvement plans for those roads, and an update on required agreements and ordinances to allow the implementation of Managed Parking in Ventura Harbor.
2) Presentation on Parcel 5 Preliminary Design
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners:
a) Receive a presentation of a new design concept prepared by RRM Design Group on behalf of the District for the grass lawn area of Parcel 5 between 1591 and 1691 Spinnaker Drive.
b) Provide comment and direction to the General Manager regarding the proposed design.
3) Consider Participation in the Special District Leadership Foundation’s District of Distinction
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners consider participating in the Special District Leadership Foundation’s District of Distinction.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on December 15, 2023 by 5:30 p.m. at the Port District Office and online at https://venturaharbor.com/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)