May 5, 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, MAY 5, 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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If you do not wish to speak live but would like to submit a written comment on a specific agenda item, please do so via email by 4:00PM on the day of the meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at jrauch@venturaharbor.com.

When sending an email, please indicate in the subject line, the agenda item number (i.e. General Public Comment or Consent Item A). Written comments should be no more than 1000 characters in length.  Written comments will be distributed to the Commissioners and will be posted as a supplemental packet on the District’s website at https://venturaharbor.com/board-meetings-minutes/.

PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT LIVE AT THE MEETING USING ZOOM

To speak on a specific agenda item during the live Zoom meeting, please fill out the Public Comment Slip and email the Clerk of the Board at jrauch@venturaharbor.com by 4:00PM on the day of the meeting so you can participate appropriately. You can use one (1) comment slip for multiple items.

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

  1. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): RDPH Properties, Inc. vs. Ventura Port District; Ventura Co. Sup. Court Case No. 56-2020-00546511-CU-WM-VTA. (verbal report)
  1. 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 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 April 21, 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 Option to Mermaid Gallery Retail Lease Agreement

Recommended Action:  Roll Call Vote.

That the Board of Port Commissioners authorize the General Manager to approve the Option to Retail Lease Agreement between the Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village and Tina O’Brien dba Mermaid Gallery for the premises located at 1575 Spinnaker Drive #107B, consisting of 652 square feet.

B) Approval of Assignment and Assumption of Lease and Consent of Landlord for Baja Bay Surf Taco

Recommended Action:  Roll Call Vote.

That the Board of Port Commissioners approve an Assignment and Assumption of Lease and Consent of Landlord between Ms. Rangel, wife of Rigoberto Lopez Rangel dba Baja Bay Surf Taco and Mr. Ricardo Magana for the premises located at 1567 Spinnaker Drive #104, consisting of 773 square feet.

C) Approval of New Retail Lease Agreement for Tuesday Spagnuolo and Vince Spagnuolo dba Lost in Socks

Recommended Action:  Roll Call Vote.

That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a new Retail Lease Agreement between the Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village and Tuesday Spagnuolo and Vince Spagnuolo dba Lost in Socks at 1575 Spinnaker Drive #107A, consisting of 565 square feet for a five-year term with a four-year option.

D) Approval of Notice of Completion for the Ventura Harbor Restroom ADA Remodel at 1559 Spinnaker Drive

Recommended Action:  Roll Call Vote.

That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3413:

  1. Accepting the work of Tomar Construction Inc. for the Ventura Harbor Village Restroom ADA Remodel at 1559 Spinnaker Drive; and
  2. Authorize staff to prepare and record a Notice of Completion with the Ventura County Recorder.

E) Approval of Notice of Completion for the Inner Harbor Dredging

Recommended Action:  Roll Call Vote.

That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3414:

  1. Accepting the work of Mason Construction Company for the Inner Harbor Dredging; and
  2. Authorize staff to prepare and record a Notice of Completion with the Ventura County Recorder.

STANDARD AGENDA:

1)Approval of Financial Statements and Checks for January through March 2021

Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.

That the Board of Port Commissioners adopts Resolution No. 3415 to:

  1. Accept the financial statements for the Quarter ending March 31, 2021; and,
  2. Review the payroll and regular checks for January through March 2021.

2) Board of Port Commissioners Protocols and Policies Manual Update

Recommended Action:  Informational.

That the Board of Port Commissioners receive and discuss updates to the Board of Port Commissioners Protocols and Policies Manual.

3) Quarterly Update on the Ventura Port District Goals and 5-Year Objectives

Recommended Action:  Informational.

That the Board of Port Commissioners receive and file the quarterly update on the Ventura Port District 5-Year Objectives.

4) 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.

ADJOURNMENT

This agenda was posted on Friday, April 30, 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)