November 20, 2024
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Michael Blumenberg, Chair
Jackie Gardina, Vice-Chair
Anthony Rainey, Secretary
Elizabeth Howell, Commissioner
Chris Stephens, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Deputy General Manager
Tom Bunn, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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 5:30PM |
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.
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CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION |
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION6:
| a) Employee Units:
Groups: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
Full-Time and Part-Time Harbor Patrol Officers
Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 721 Brian Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Tom Bunn, Oliver Yee Labor Negotiations |
2. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
| a) Property:
District Negotiators: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
1559 Spinnaker Drive #205
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Tom Bunn Commercial Collections of America, LLC dba CCA Price and Terms of Payment for New Office Lease Agreement |
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District Negotiators: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
1559 Spinnaker Drive #205A
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Tom Bunn Danielle Marie Sanchez Price and Terms of Payment for New Office Lease Agreement |
3. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(B)(1): General Counsel: Lagerlof LLP.
4. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(B)(1): Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager – Annual Review.
ADJOURNMENT
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OPEN SESSION 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.
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 Request
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the out-of-town travel requests for:
a) General Manager, Brian D. Pendleton to attend the LCW 2025 Annual Public Sector Employment Law Conference from January 29 – January 31, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
b) Commissioner Elizabeth Howell to attend the to attend the National Working Waterfront Network 2025 Conference from February 3 – February 5, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
B) Approval of a New Restaurant Lease Agreement with Ricardo and Christina Magana dba Baja Bay Surf n Taco
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a new Restaurant Lease Agreement between the Ventura Port District dba “Ventura Harbor Village” and with Ricardo and Christina Magana dba “Baja Bay Surf n Taco”, for the premises located at 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #104, Ventura, California 93001, consisting of approximately 773 of interior square feet and 623 of patio square feet.
C) Approval of a New Office Lease Agreement with Commercial Collections of America, LLC dba CCA
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a new Office Lease Agreement between the Ventura Port District dba “Ventura Harbor Village” and Commercial Collections of America, LLC dba “CCA”, for the premises located at 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #205, Ventura, California 93001, consisting of approximately 438 square feet.
D) Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Office Lease Agreement with Elmo Iadevaia
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve Amendment No. 1 to the Office Lease dated January 1, 2022 between the Ventura Port District, and Elmo Iadevaia, for the premises located at 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #203, consisting of approximately 370 square feet.
E) Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Office Lease Agreement with American Pacific Mortgage Corporation
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve Amendment No. 1 to the Office Lease dated December 1, 2022 between the Ventura Port District, and American Pacific Mortgage Corporation, for the premises located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #213, consisting of approximately 791 square feet.
F) Approval of the 2025 Port Commission Meeting Schedule
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the 2025 Port Commission meeting schedule.
G) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Noble Consultants, Inc. for Engineering and Consulting Services
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a Professional Services Agreement with Noble Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $50,000 for engineering and consulting services.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Ventura Yacht Club Dock Replacement Project Presentation
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive a presentation on the completion of the Ventura Yacht Club Dock Replacement Project.
2) Ventura West Marina Redevelopment Project Parcel 17 (APN 080-0-240-325)
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners:
a) Approve a Professional Services Agreement with Impact Sciences in the amount of $60,000 for the performance of an environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act for the proposed redevelopment of Ventura West Marina Parcel 17.
b)Receive a presentation and provide preliminary feedback on the proposed redevelopment of Ventura West Marina Parcel 17.
3) Adoption of Resolution No. 3513 Approving the Financial Statements and Checks for July through September 2024
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopts Resolution No. 3513 to:
a) Accept the draft financial statements for the Quarter ending September 30, 2024, pending final year-end reconciliation adjustments and audit review.
b) Review the payroll and regular checks for July through September 2024.
4) Ventura Port District 5-Year Objectives Annual Accomplishments and Quarterly Update
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners
a) Receive and file the FY23-24 Ventura Port District 5-Year Objectives annual accomplishments.
b) Receive and file the FY24-25 Ventura Port District 5-Year Objectives update.
5) Election of a Ventura Local Agency Formation Commissioner Representing Special Districts
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners elect a candidate to fill the four-year term of the Special District Regular Member for the Ventura LAFCo Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Friday, November 15, 2024 by 5:30p.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)