October 16, 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, OCTOBER 16, 2024

 

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

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.

CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

  1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
a)  Property:

District Negotiators:

Negotiating Parties:

Under Negotiation:

1567 Spinnaker Drive #104

Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Tom Bunn

Richardo & Christina Magana dba Baja Bay Surf n Taco

Price and Terms of Payment for New Restaurant Lease Agreement

 2. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(B)(1): Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager – Annual Review

 ADJOURNMENT

 

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.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of September 18, 2024 Port Commission Regular 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 Request
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the out-of-town travel request for Deputy General Manager Todd Mitchell to attend the California Mobility & Parking Association Conference from November 4-7, 2024 in Costa Mesa, CA.

B) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Rasmussen & Associates for Architectural Services
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a Professional Services Agreement with Rasmussen & Associates in the amount of $48,092 for the architectural design and permitting for 1559 Spinnaker Dr. Suite 101 & 102.

C) Approval of a New Fishery Lease Agreement with J DeLuca Fish Company, Inc.
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a new Fishery Lease Agreement between the Ventura Port District dba “Ventura Harbor Village” and J DeLuca Fish Company, Inc. dba “J DeLuca Fish Company,” for the premises located at 1449 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #D, Ventura, California 93001, consisting of approximately 1,350 square feet.

 D) Approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Retail Lease Agreement with Commissioned Desserts LLC dba Top This Chocolate

Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve Amendment No. 2 to the Retail Lease Agreement between the Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village and Commissioned Desserts LLC dba Top This Chocolate for the premises located at 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #109, Ventura, California 93001, consisting of approximately 1,381 square feet.

 E) Approval of a New Office Lease Agreement with the Buenaventura Art Association
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 Buenaventura Art Association, for the premises located at 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #207, Ventura, California 93001, consisting of approximately 1,420 square feet.

F) Approval of a New Office Lease Agreement with Junior Explorers – Ventura LLC
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 Junior Explorers – Ventura LLC dba “Junior Explorers”, for the premises located at 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #117B, Ventura, California 93001, consisting of approximately 811 square feet.

STANDARD AGENDA:

1) Receive and File the Public Workshop Report and Approve the Workshop Minutes of September 14, 2024
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners:
a) Receive and file a report on the public workshop held on September 14, 2024.
b) Approve the September 14, 2024 Workshop minutes.

ADJOURNMENT

This agenda was posted on Friday, October 11, 2024 by 6:00p.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)