August 19, 2020 Special Meeting
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Chris Stephens, Chairman
Brian Brennan, Vice Chairman
Jackie Gardina, Secretary
Everard Ashworth, Commissioner
Michael Blumenberg, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Business Operations Manager
Andy Turner, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
PORT COMMISSION AGENDA
SPECIAL MEETING
TELECONFERENCE
AUGUST 19, 2020
5 TELECONFERENCE LOCATIONS
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
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.
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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 hour 25 minutes)
See Attachment to Agenda-Closed Session Conference with Legal Counsel.
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 July 15, 2020 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:
A) Approval of New Retail Lease Agreement for Shirley Rios dba Hair Extensions by Shirley
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 Shirley Rios dba Hair Extensions for the premises located at 1559 Spinnaker Drive #103 consisting of a total of 400 square feet for a two (2) year term.
B) Approval of New Office Lease Agreement for Ahmad Vahedian, Ph.D
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 Ahmad Vahedian, Ph.D for the premises located at 1575 Spinnaker Drive #204C, consisting of a total of 275 square feet for a two-year lease term with a two-year option.
C) Approval of Two Professional Services Agreements with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Dredging Services
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve:
- A Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $30,924 for maintenance dredging environmental consulting and monitoring services; and,
- A Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of $35,225 for maintenance dredging permit amendment services.
STANDARD AGENDA:
- 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.
2. Parcel 20 Potential Future Development Discussion
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive an informational report to discuss potential future development for Parcel 20.
ADJOURNMENT IN HONOR OF LILLIAN CONNALLY
This agenda was posted on Friday, August 14, 2020 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. 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 SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2020
- 1. Conference with Labor Negotiators – Per Government Code Section6
| a) Employee Units:
Groups: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
Courtesy Patrol Officers
International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union, Local 186 Brian Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner, Oliver Yee Labor Negotiations |
- Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Per Government Code Section 54956.8:
| a) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
Parcel 20
Brian Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner Derecktor Marine Holdings LLC Terms of Assignment of Lease and 50-year Lease Option |
| b) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1559 Spinnaker Drive #103
Brian Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner Shirley Rios dba Hair Extensions by Shirley Terms of New Retail Lease Agreement |
| c) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1575 Spinnaker Drive #204C
Brian Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner Ahmad Vahedian, Ph.D Terms of New Office Lease Agreement (verbal report) |
- Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Ventura Harbor Marine Associates vs. Ventura Port District; Ventura Co. Sup. Court Case No. 56-2020-00541974-CU-NP-VTA. (verbal report)