December 21, 2022
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Chris Stephens, Chair
Michael Blumenberg, Vice-Chair
Brian Brennan, Secretary
Jackie Gardina, Commissioner
Anthony Rainey, 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, DECEMBER 21, 2022
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
AND
HOTEL DONATELLO
501 POST STREET, SUITE 914
SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00PM
OPEN SESSION – 7:00PM
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS – VIRTUAL VIEWERSHIP ONLY
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CLOSED SESSION – 6:00PM
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.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
1. Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Per Government Code Section 54956.8:
| a) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1559 Spinnaker Drive #203
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner Diane Nastasi DBA Just About Faces Terms of New Office Lease Agreement |
| b) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
Ventura Harbor Marina Slips D-16A and D-16B
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner Glenn Willson DBA Boatel on the Water, LLC Terms of New Slip Charter Agreement |
2. Conference with Legal Counsel – Existing Litigation per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1): Ventura Harbor Restaurant Associates, Inc. and Andria’s Seafood Specialties, Inc. v. Ventura Port District; Case No. 56-2022-00572144-CU-MC-VTA.
ADJOURNMENT
OPEN SESSION – 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 November 16, 2022 Regular Meetings 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.
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 Out-of-Town Travel Requests
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the out-of-town travel requests for:
a) Business Operations Manager, Todd Mitchell to attend the 2022 JPIA Risk Management Academy in Paso Robles, CA from January 24 to 26, 2023.
b) Marketing Manager, Jennifer Talt-Lundin to attend the 2023 Visit California Outlook Forum in Sacramento, CA from March 6 to 9, 2023.
c) Marketing and Events Coordinator, Ruby Emery to attend the 2023 Visit California Outlook Forum in Sacramento, CA from March 6 to 9, 2023.
d) Accountant, Jessica Perkins to attend the Government Finance Officers Association Accounting Academy in Newport Beach, CA from February 26 to March 2, 2023.
B) Annual Reserve Policy Review
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners accept the current Ventura Port District Reserve Policy, Resolution No. 3225, dated August 28, 2013.
C) Annual Investment Policy Review
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3461 accepting the updated Ventura Port District Investment Policy and rescind Resolution No. 3404.
D) Approval of New Office Lease Agreement with Diane Nastasi dba Just About Faces
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 Diane Nastasi dba Just About Faces for the premises located at 1559 Spinnaker Drive #203 consisting of a total of 482 square feet for a three-year term with two three-year options.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Approval of Updates to the Ventura Port District Public and Civic Engagement Plan
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners review and approve updates to the Ventura Port District Public and Civic Engagement Plan.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on December 16, 2022 by 5:30 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 AD