March 3, 2021
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Chris Stephens, Chairman
Michael Blumenberg, Vice Chairman
Brian Brennan, Secretary
Jackie Gardina, Commissioner
Everard Ashworth, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Business Operations Manager
Andy Turner, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
PORT COMMISSION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 3, 2021
TELECONFERENCE
5 TELECONFERENCE LOCATIONS
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00PM
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00PM
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE STAY AT HOME ORDER AND THE COUNTY OF VENTURA HEALTH OFFICER DECLARED LOCAL HEALTH EMERGENCY AND BE WELL AT HOME ORDER RESULTING FROM THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS, THE VENTURA PORT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES ACT, THE GOVERNOR’S EMERGENCY DECLARATION, AND THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 25-20 ISSUED ON MARCH 12, 2020 TO ALLOW ATTENDANCE BY MEMBERS OF THE PORT COMMISSION BY TELECONFERENCE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
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PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT LIVE AT THE MEETING USING ZOOM
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If you decide to speak during the meeting and did not fill out a Public Comment slip, attendees can dial *9 if on the phone or use the ‘raise hand’ function in Zoom.
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00PM
CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman 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. Attendees can dial *9 or use the ‘raise hand’ function in Zoom if they would like to speak during public comment periods.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
- Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Per Government Code Section 54956.8:
| a) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1431 – 1691 Spinnaker Drive
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner All Ventura Harbor Village Tenants COVID-19 Ventura Harbor Rental Abatement and Deferment Program |
| b) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
Parcels 10A, 4, 9, 7, 15, 16, 18, 2, 3, 1, 19,
3A1, 3A2, 3A4, 20, 17, 6 Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner All Master Tenants COVID-19 Ventura Harbor Rental Abatement and Deferment Program |
ADJOURNMENT
OPEN SESSION – 7:00PM
CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Chris Stephens.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By Chairman 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 February 17, 2021 Regular Meeting 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. Attendees can dial *9 or use the ‘raise hand’ function in Zoom if they would like to speak during public comment periods.
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 and General Manager will give the Commission updates on important topics or items of general interest if needed.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT (5 minutes)
Legal Counsel will report on progress of District assignments and any legislative or judicial matters.
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 New Office Lease Agreement for Ted Mechtenberg dba DA Vega | Fisher | Mechtenberg LLP and Brian Cook
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a new Office Lease Agreement between the Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village and Ted Mechtenberg dba DA Vega | Fisher | Mechtenberg LLP and Brian Cook for space located at 1567 Spinnaker Drive #201 & #202 consisting of approximately 1,500 square feet for a two (2) year term with a one (1) year option.
b) Approval of New Office Lease Agreement for Jeff M. Moorhouse dba Moorhouse Financial Services, Inc.
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a new Office Lease Agreement between the Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village and Jeff M. Moorhouse dba Moorhouse Financial Services, Inc. for space located at 1575 Spinnaker Drive #201 consisting of approximately 439 square feet for a three (3) year term with a three (3) year option.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Approval of Financial Statements and Checks for October through December 2020
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopts Resolution No. 3407 to:
- Accept the financial statements for the Quarter ending December 31, 2020; and,
- Review the payroll and regular checks for October through December 2020.
2) Consideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 54, Authorizing Execution of a New Restaurant Lease Agreement with Options for Andria’s Seafood Specialties dba Andria’s Seafood Restaurant
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners:
- Conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input on proposed Ordinance No. 54;
- Waive reading and direct Clerk to place Ordinance No. 54 in the record of this meeting; and
- Adopt Ordinance No. 54, which authorizes execution of a new five (5) year Restaurant Lease Agreement with three (3) five (5) year options (for a total of 20-years) between the Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village and Andria’s Seafood Specialties dba Andria’s Seafood Restaurant.
3) Authorization to Submit an Application for the Department of Boating and Waterways 2021 Launch Ramp Repair Grant
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3408, authorizing the General Manager to submit an application for the Department of Boating and Waterways 2021 Launch Ramp Repair Grant in the amount of $78,000.
4) Approval of Portside Partners Loan Extension
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners:
- Approve a loan extension for the Portside Partners project; and
- Authorize the General Manager to execute the Ground Lease Estoppel Certificate.
5) Ventura Port District Goals and 5-Year Objectives: Public and Civic Engagement Plan
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive an informational report on the development of a Public and Civic Engagement Plan as part of the Ventura Port District’s 5-Year Objectives.
6) Ventura Port District Operations Update as it Relates to COVID-19
Recommended Action: Informational. (Verbal Report)
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive an update on:
a) The COVID-19 Ventura Harbor Rental Abatement and Deferment Program; and,
b) Status of Ventura Port District operations.
7) City of Ventura 2021 Water and Wastewater Rate Study
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive an informational report from the City of Ventura regarding the 2021 Water and Wastewater Rate Study.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Friday, February 26, 2021 by 5:00 p.m. at the Port District Office and online at www.venturaharbor.com – Port District Business – Meetings and Agendas.
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)