April 16, 2025
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Michael Blumenberg, Chair
Elizabeth Howell, Vice-Chair
Anthony Rainey, Secretary
Chris Stephens, Commissioner
Jackie Gardina, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Deputy General Manager
Tom Bunn, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025
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 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
- CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
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District Negotiators: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
1583 Spinnaker Drive Suite #109
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Tom Bunn The Boatyard, Inc. dba Boatyard Pub Price and Terms of Payment for Amendment No. 2 to Restaurant Lease Agreement |
- CONFERNECE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATOR – PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957.6:
Agency designated representative: Mike Blumenberg
Unrepresented employee: General Manager
ADJOURNMENT
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OPEN SESSION 7:00PM |
CALL TO ORDER: By Chair Blumenberg.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By Chair 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 April 2, 2025 Port Commission Regular Meetings 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 Requests
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the out-of-town travel requests for:
a) Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager, to attend the California Coastal Commission Meeting from May 6-8, 2025 in Half Moon Bay, CA.
b) Todd Mitchell, Deputy General Manager, to attend the California Coastal Commission Meeting from May 6-8, 2025 in Half Moon Bay, CA.
B) Approval of a New Restaurant Lease Agreement with Bobaloon LLC dba Boba by the Sea
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 Bobaloon LLC dba Boba by the Sea for the premises located at 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #109, Ventura, California 93001, consisting of approximately 1,381 of interior square feet and 220 of patio square feet.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Audit
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners accept the Basic Financial Statements and Supplementary Information with Independent Auditor’s Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2024, prepared by Clifton Larson Allen, LLP.
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 3526 Declaring a State of Emergency for Sand Removal and Return within the District
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners:
1) Adopt Resolution No. 3526 making certain findings as set forth in said Resolution, including, without limitation, the following:
A) Declare a State of Emergency due to the accumulation of sand in areas of public coastal access and use creating a public safety concern.
B) Find, based upon the evidence presented, that the conditions require emergency actions by the District.
C) Delegate to the District’s General Manager the authority to:
1. take any action required to respond to the emergency.
2. submit any and all emergency permit applications and documents required to support obtaining any necessary permits to perform work.
3. to procure the necessary equipment, services, and supplies for the purpose of making the District’s facilities, infrastructure, waterways and adjacent beach areas safe and usable,
without giving notice for bids to let contracts.
D) Require the General Manager to report to the Board of Port Commissioners at its next regularly scheduled meeting the actions taken to respond to the emergency.
E) The Board will review the emergency action at every regularly scheduled meeting hereafter until the emergency action is terminated.
3) Adoption of Resolution No. 3527 Approving a Notice of Proposed Ordinance for Amendment No. 2 to a Restaurant Lease Agreement between the Ventura Port District and The Boatyard, Inc. dba The Boatyard Pub
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3527 authorizing the Ventura Port District to publish a Notice of Proposed Ordinance for an Amendment No. 2 between the Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village and The Boatyard, Inc. dba The Boatyard Pub for the premises located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive #109 consisting of a total of 2,675 square feet of interior space, 1,643 square feet of patio, and 90 square feet of storage and mechanical equipment space for an additional two five-year options be amended to the Restaurant Lease Agreement.
4) Ventura Port District 5-Year Objectives Quarterly Update
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive and file the FY24-25 2nd Quarter Ventura Port District 5-Year Objectives quarterly update.
5) Update on State of Emergency to Address the Failure of the Elevator at 1591 Spinnaker Drive
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners determine by a four-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency action adopted by the Board on January 15, 2025, set forth in Resolution No. 3520.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Friday, April 11, 2025 by 6:00 p.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)