December 18, 2024
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Michael Blumenberg, Chair
Jackie Gardina, Vice-Chair
Anthony Rainey, Secretary
Elizabeth Howell, Commissioner
Chris Stephens, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Deputy General Manager
Tom Bunn, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2024
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 Michael 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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CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
1. CONFERENCE WITH LABOR NEGOTIATORS – PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION6:
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Groups: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
Full-Time and Part-Time Harbor Patrol Officers (verbal report)
Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 721 Brian Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Tom Bunn, Oliver Yee Labor Negotiations |
- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION – PER GOVERNMENT CODE PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9:
Name of case: Ventura Harbor Restaurant Associates, Inc., et al. vs. Ventura Port District, Ventura Superior Court Case No. 56-2022-00572144-CU-MC-VTA. (verbal report)
- CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
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District Negotiators: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
1583 Spinnaker Drive #105
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Tom Bunn Feel Good Beauty, Inc. dba Frenchies Modern Nail Care Price and Terms of Payment for New Retail Lease Agreement |
- PUBLIC EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54957(B)(1): Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager – Annual Review. (verbal report)
ADJOURNMENT
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OPEN SESSION 7:00PM |
CALL TO ORDER: By Chair Michael Blumenberg.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By Chair Michael 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.
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.
PROCLAMATION HONORING JOE GONZALEZ FOR HIS 38 YEARS OF SERVICE
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 Request
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 Congressional meetings and CMANC Conference from February 9-13, 2025 in Washington DC.
b) Todd Mitchell, Deputy General Manager to attend Congressional meetings and CMANC Conference from February 9-13, 2024 in Washington DC.
c) Jessica Snipas, Business Operations Analyst II to attend the CJPIA Supervisor Academy from January 13-16, 2025 in San Diego, CA.
B) Approval of a New Office Lease Agreement with Danielle Marie Sanchez dba Danielle Marie Sanchez
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a new Office Lease Agreement between the Ventura Port District dba “Ventura Harbor Village” and Danielle Marie Sanchez dba “Danielle Marie Sanchez”, for the premises located at 1559 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #205A, Ventura, California 93001, consisting of approximately 448 square feet.
C) Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Restaurant Lease Agreement with The Boatyard, Inc. dba Boatyard Pub
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve Amendment No. 1 to the Restaurant Lease Agreement dated August 1, 2023 between the Ventura Port District and The Boatyard, Inc. dba Boatyard Pub for the premises located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #109, consisting of approximately 2,675 square feet.
D) Approval of Amendment No. 3 to a Service Agreement with Medallion Protective Services for Ventura Harbor Village and Marina
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve Amendment No. 3 to a Service Agreement with Medallion Protective Services to increase the compensation from $250,000 to $330,000 and to extend the term of the contract until June 30, 2025, for security services in Ventura Harbor Village and around the Marina.
E) Authorize a Letter of Support for NOAA’s Establishment of Shellfish and Seaweed Aquaculture Opportunity Areas Near Ventura Harbor
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners authorize the General Manager to submit a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in support of establishment of shellfish and seaweed Aquaculture Opportunity Areas near Ventura Harbor.
F) Authorize a Letter of Support for the Ocean Rainforest Commercial-Scale Kelp Facility in Federal Navigable Waters
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners authorize the General Manager to submit a public comment letter to the Army Corps of Engineers in support of the continued processing of the Ocean Rainforest, INC application to conduct commercial-scale cultivation of Giant kelp in federal waters proximate to Ventura Harbor.
G) Approval of Updates to the Ventura Port District Public and Civic Engagement Plan
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve updates to the Ventura Port District Public and Civic Engagement Plan.
H) Adoption of Resolution No. 3514 Approving the SEIU-Local 721 MOU Representing Full-Time and Part-Time Harbor Patrol Officers
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3514 approving the Memorandum of Understanding Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Ventura Port District and the Service Employees International Union, SEIU-Local 721, representing all regular full-time and part-time employees classified as the Harbor Patrol.
I) Adoption of Resolution No. 3515 Approving the Updated Reserve Policy and Rescinding Resolution No. 3225
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3515 approving the updated Ventura Port District Reserve Policy and rescinding Resolution No. 3225, dated August 28, 2013.
J) Adoption of Resolution No. 3516 Approving the Updated Ventura Port District Investment Policy and Rescinding Resolution No. 3488
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3516 approving the updated Ventura Port District Investment Policy and rescinding Resolution No. 3488, dated December 6, 2023.
K) Adoption of Resolution Nos. 3517 and 3518 Approving Updates to the Expense Reimbursement Policies for Employees and Commissioners and Rescinding Resolution Nos. 3473 and 3474
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt:
a) Resolution No. 3517 approving the updates to the Expense Reimbursement Policy for Employees and rescind Resolution No. 3473.
b) Resolution No. 3518 approving the updates to the Expense Reimbursement Policy for Commissioners and rescind Resolution No. 3474.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Update on the District’s Parking Management Program and Approval for Solicitation for Parking Management Services
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners:
a) Receive an update on the entitlements for the Parking Management Program (PMP)
b) Receive an update on the final PMP Details
c) Approve staff to publish a request for proposals for Parking Management Services.
2) Adoption of Resolution No. 3519 Approving the Amendments to the Ventura Port District Procurement and Purchasing Policy and Rescinding Resolution No. 3450
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3519 approving amendments to the Ventura Port District’s Procurement and Purchasing Policy and rescinding Resolution No. 3450.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Friday, December 13, 2024 by 6:00 p.m. at the Port District Office and online at https://venturaharbor.com/board-meeting-documents/.
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