April 27, 2016
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Jim Friedman, Chairman
Everard Ashworth, Vice Chairman
Bruce E. Smith, Commissioner
Gregory Carson, Commissioner
Nikos Valance, Commissioner
Oscar Peña, General Manager
Timothy Gosney, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
PORT COMMISSION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 27, 2016 AT 7:00PM
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE, VENTURA, CA
A Closed Session of the Board will be held at 5:00PM at the Port District Office located at 1603 Anchors Way Drive, Ventura, CA, to discuss the items on the Attachment to Agenda-Closed Session Conference with Legal Counsel.
The Board will convene in Open Session at the Port District Office located at 1603 Anchors Way Drive for its Regular Meeting at 7:00PM.
ADMINISTRATIVE AGENDA:
CALL TO ORDER: By Chair Jim Friedman.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By Chair Jim Friedman.
ROLL CALL: By the Clerk of the Board.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA (5 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 (Public Notices). Each item on the agenda shall be deemed to include action by an appropriate motion, resolution or ordinance to take action on any item.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the April 13, 2016 workshop 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.
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.
DEPARTMENTAL STAFF REPORTS (10 minutes)
Ventura Port District Staff will give the Commission reports on their Department.
GENERAL MANAGER REPORT (5 minutes)
The General Manager of the Ventura Port District will report on items of general interest to the Port Commission and members of the public.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT (5 minutes)
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 Out of Town Travel Request
Recommended Action: Motion.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the Out of Town Travel Request for one of the marketing team to attend the Sunset Celebration Consumer Travel Show.
B) Consideration of Rejection of Claim by Jessica McLeod
Recommended Action: Motion.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the rejection of a claim filed against the Ventura Port District on March 14, 2016 by Jessica McLeod and authorize the General Manager to execute and mail a Notice of Rejection to Ms. McLeod.
C) Termination of Agreement and Approval of New Retail Lease Agreement
Recommended Action: Motion.
That the Board of Port Commissioners:
- Approve the termination of Gil Hong and Jung Soon Lee dba Village Market lease agreement, dated May 1, 2013, for the premises located at 1559 Spinnaker Drive #104, consisting of 1,373 square feet; and
- Approve a new retail lease agreement between the Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village and Ghassan E. Trad dba Harbor Market & Liquor for the premises located at 1559 Spinnaker Drive #104, consisting of 1,373 square feet for a five-year term.
D) Approval of New Office Lease Agreement for David A. Richard
Recommended Action: Motion.
That the Board of Port Commissioners:
- Approve the termination of a lease agreement, dated April 1, 2016, for the premises located at 1591 Spinnaker Drive #205, consisting of 1,050 square feet; and
- Approve a new office lease agreement between the Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village and David A. Richard for the premises located at 1591 Spinnaker Drive #205, consisting of 1,058 square feet for a two-year term.
E) Approval of New Office Lease Agreement for Ron Baldonado
Recommended Action: Motion.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a new office lease agreement for the premises located at 1591 Spinnaker Drive #201 consisting of 746 square feet between the Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village and Ron Baldonado for a two-year term.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Presentation on the Ventura Harbor Village Phase 3 Project
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive a presentation from RRM Design Group on the Ventura Harbor Village Phase 3 Project.
2) Approval of Financial Statements and Checks for February 2016
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 3305.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3305 accepting and approving the Financial Statements, Payroll and Regular Checks for expenses in February 2016.
3) Approval of the 2016 State Parks Lifeguard Contract
Recommended Action: Motion.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the 2016 contract proposed by State Parks to provide Lifeguard Services at Harbor Cove and Surfers Knoll.
4) Request for Proposals to Lease Ventura Port District Property for Development of Visitor Serving Uses
Recommended Action: Motion.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the Request for Proposals (RFP) to Lease Ventura Port District Property for Development of Visitor Serving Uses and authorize staff to initiate the RFP process.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. at the Port District Office and on the Internet – www.venturaharbor.com (Port Commission).
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. Notification 48 hours before the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II)
ATTACHMENT TO PORT COMMISSION AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 27, 2016
- Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Per Government Code Section 54956.8:
| a) Property:
Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
1559 Spinnaker Drive #104
Oscar Peña, Brian Pendleton, Timothy Gosney Village Market New Lease and Lease Termination |
| b) Property:
Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
Parcels 15, 16, 18
Oscar Peña, Brian Pendleton, Timothy Gosney Possible Amendment of Option Agreement |
| c) Property:
Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
1591 Spinnaker Drive #205
Oscar Peña, Brian Pendleton, Timothy Gosney David A. Richard Office Lease |
| d) Property:
Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
1591 Spinnaker Drive #201
Oscar Peña, Brian Pendleton, Timothy Gosney Ron Baldonado Office Lease |
- Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): One case.
- Conference with Legal Counsel – Pending Litigation per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): Two cases.