January 28, 2015
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Gregory Carson, Chairman
Jim Friedman, Vice Chairman
Everard Ashworth, Secretary
Robert J. Bravo, Commissioner
Bruce E. Smith, Commissioner
Oscar Peña, General Manager
Timothy J. Gosney, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
PORT COMMISSION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
January 28, 2015 AT 7:00 P.M.
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE, VENTURA, CA
A Closed Session of the Board will be held at 5:00 p.m. at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel – Schooner Room adjacent to The gym and spa, 1050 Schooner Drive, Ventura, CA, to discuss the items on the Attachment to Agenda-Closed Session Conference with Legal Counsel.
The Board will reconvene in Open Session at the Port District Office located at 1603 Anchors Way Drive for its Regular Meeting at 7:00 P.M. or as soon thereafter as the Closed Session is concluded.
CALL TO ORDER: By Chair, Gregory Carson.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By Chair, Gregory Carson.
ROLL CALL: By the Clerk of the Board.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Pursuant to the Harbors and Navigation Code 6241.1 and 6248, the Board shall select a Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary.
SPECIAL PRESENTATION TO OUTGOING CHAIR
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 December 17, 2014 and January 14, 2015 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 (5 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.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT (5 minutes)
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.
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.
SPECIAL RECOGNITION – Captain Paul Amaral (5 minutes)
CONSENT ITEMS: (3 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.
1) Acceptance of Financial Statements for November 2014 and Approval of Payroll and Regular Checks for the month of November 2014
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 3261
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve by Resolution the Financial Statements for November 2014 and the Payroll and Regular Checks for expenses in November 2104.
2) Approval of Out of Town Travel Requests
Recommended Action: Motion
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve by motion the Out of Town Travel Request for Commissioner Bruce Smith.
ACTION ITEMS: (30 minutes)
3) Approval of MOU/CBA with Teamsters 186 Representing the Dockmaster/Security Officer Unit (5 minutes)
Recommended Action: Resolution No. 3262
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve by resolution the Memorandum of Understanding between the Ventura Port District and Teamsters 186 representing the Dockmaster/Security Officer Unit.
4) Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Rasmussen & Associates (5 minutes)
Recommended Action: Motion.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the Professional Services Agreement with Rasmussen & Associates in the amount of $46,000 to provide architectural services for the Ventura Harbor Village Re-Roofing Project.
5) Authorization of Horizon Communications Contract (5 minutes)
Recommended Action: Motion.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve by motion the authorization of the General Manager to enter into a contract with Horizon Communications to install fiber into nine buildings at the Ventura Harbor Village complex, subject to Legal Counsel’s review of the final contract.
6) Approval of 2015 Port Commission Schedule (15 minutes)
Recommended Action: Motion.
That the Board of Port Commissioners discuss and take appropriate action on the 2015 Port Commission meeting schedule.
REQUEST FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS
DEDICATION OF MEETING TO CHUCK STANTON
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Friday, January 23, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at the Port District Office and on the Internet – www.venturaharbor.com (Public Notices).
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, JANUARY 28, 2015
5:00 P.M.
- Potential Litigation – Per Government Code Section: a) 54956.9(d)(1) – Bashkiroff v. Ventura Port District, et al., Ventura Superior Case No. 56-2013-00442997-CU-PN-VTA
b) 54956.9(d)(2) – Claim of Bonnie Beck - Per Government Code Section 54956.8 – Conference with Real Property Negotiators:
| c) Property:
Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
1591 Spinnaker Drive
Oscar Pena, Timothy J. Gosney New Lease Terms (Lymbo Gardens) |
| d) Property:
Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: e) Property: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: f) Property: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: g) Property: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
1591 Spinnaker Drive #117B
Oscar Pena, Timothy J. Gosney New Lease Terms (Silhouettes) 1583 Spinnaker Drive #109 Oscar Pena, Timothy J. Gosney New Lease Terms (Boatyard Café) Parcels 15, 16, 18 Oscar Pena, Timothy J. Gosney Sondermann Ring Partners Option/Lease Negotiations 1575 Spinnaker Drive #101 (805 Bar) 1575 Spinnaker Drive #102 (Maru Sushi) Oscar Pena, Timothy J. Gosney, Andy Fernandez 805 Bar & Grilled Cheese Expansion of Premises and New Lease Terms |
- Per Government Code Section 54957: h) Legal Counsel Evaluation