June 15, 2022
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Chris Stephens, Chair
Michael Blumenberg, Vice-Chair
Brian Brennan, Secretary
Jackie Gardina, Commissioner
Everard Ashworth, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Sr. Business Operations Manager
Andy Turner, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15, 2022
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
CLOSED SESSION – 6:15PM
OPEN SESSION – 7:00PM
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CLOSED SESSION BEGINS AT 6:15PM
CALL TO ORDER: By Chair 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: |
1559 Spinnaker Drive #108 and #206
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner James F. Smith DBA Ventura Dive & Sport Cantrell Aquatics Inc. DBA Ventura Dive & Sport Termination of Current Retail Lease Agreement Terms of New Retail and Office Lease Agreement
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| b) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1404 through 1644 Anchors Way Drive (Parcels 14 and 20)
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner Derecktor Marine Holdings LLC Terms of Revised Option and 50-Year Lease |
- Independent Contractor Performance Evaluation per Government Code Section 54957(b)(1) and 54957.4: General Counsel: Andy Turner, Lagerlof Lawyers LLP.
- Conference with Labor Negotiators per Government Code Section 6 and 54957.6(b):
Agency Representatives: Brian D. Pendleton and Todd Mitchell, negotiators
Independent Contractor: Lagerlof Lawyers LLP
ADJOURNMENT
OPEN SESSION BEGINS AT 7:00PM
CALL TO ORDER: By Chair Chris Stephens.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By Chair 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 May 4, 2022 and June 1, 2022 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, Legal Counsel and General Manager will give the Commission updates on important topics or items of general interest if needed.
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 Ventura Marina Mobile Home Park Refinance
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the Ventura Marina Mobile Home Park loan refinance.
B) Approval of a Termination of Lease and New Retail and Office Lease Agreements for Ventura Dive & Sport
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the:
- Termination of the Retail Lease Agreement, commencing on March 1, 2017, between the Ventura Port District DBA Ventura Harbor Village and James F. Smith DBA Ventura Dive & Sport for the premises located at 1559 Spinnaker Drive #108 consisting of approximately 2,028 square feet;
- New Retail Lease between the Ventura Port District DBA Ventura Harbor Village and Cantrell Aquatics Inc. DBA Ventura Dive & Sport for the premises located at 1559 Spinnaker Drive #108 consisting of approximately 2,028 square feet of retail space and approximately 1,760 square feet dive pool area for a five-year Lease with one four-year and six-month Option; and
- New Office Lease between the Ventura Port District DBA Ventura Harbor Village and Cantrell Aquatics Inc. DBA Ventura Dive & Sport for the premises located at 1559 Spinnaker Drive #206 consisting of approximately 765 square feet for a one-year Lease with one four-year Option then one four-year and six-month Option.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Adoption of Resolution No. 3454 Approving the FY2022-2023 Preliminary Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3454 approving the FY2022–2023 Ventura Port District Preliminary Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
2) Approval of the FY2022-2023 Ventura Harbor Village Visitor Attraction Plan
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the FY2022-2023 Ventura Harbor Village Visitor Attraction Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Friday, June 10, 2022 by 5:30 p.m. at the Port District Office and online at www.venturaharbor.com – Port Commission – 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)