January 5, 2022
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Chris Stephens, Chairman
Michael Blumenberg, Vice Chairman
Brian Brennan, Secretary
Jackie Gardina, Commissioner
Everard Ashworth, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Business Operations Manager
Andy Turner, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
PORT COMMISSION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 5, 2022
TELECONFERENCE
5 TELECONFERENCE LOCATIONS
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
CLOSED SESSION – 6:30PM
REGULAR MEETING – 7:00PM
IN ACCORDANCE WITH AB 361, THIS MEETING WILL BE HELD BY TELECONFERENCE, AND THERE WILL NOT BE A PHYSICAL LOCATION FROM WHICH THE PUBLIC MAY ATTEND. THE PUBLIC MAY ONLY ELECTRONICALLY ATTEND THE BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS MEETING AND MAY PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE VIRTUAL MEETING. THE PUBLIC WILL HAVE ACCESS TO REMOTELY OBSERVE THE MEETING AND ADDRESS THE COMMISSION AS OUTLINED BELOW.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION OPTIONS
WATCH THE MEETING LIVE
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SUBMIT PUBLIC COMMENT VIA EMAIL
If you do not wish to speak live but would like to submit a written comment on a specific agenda item, please do so via email by 4:00PM on the day of the meeting. Please submit your comment to the Clerk of the Board at jrauch@venturaharbor.com.
When sending an email, please indicate in the subject line, the agenda item number (i.e. General Public Comment or Consent Item A). Written comments should be no more than 1000 characters in length. Written comments will be distributed to the Commissioners and will be posted as a supplemental packet on the District’s website at https://venturaharbor.com/board-meetings-minutes/.
PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMENT LIVE AT THE MEETING USING ZOOM
To speak on a specific agenda item during the live Zoom meeting, it is encouraged to notify the Clerk of the Board at jrauch@venturaharbor.com by 4:00PM on the day of the meeting so you can participate appropriately.
If you decide to speak during the meeting without notifying the Clerk, attendees can dial *9 if on the phone or use the ‘raise hand’ function in Zoom.
CLOSED SESSION – 6:30PM
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
- Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Per Government Code Section 54956.8:
| a) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1559 Spinnaker Drive #207
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner Anacapa Consulting Terms of New Office Lease Agreement (RENEWAL) |
| b) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1567 Spinnaker Drive #100
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner Aarmark Beer Gardens Inc. Terms of New Entertainment and Restaurant Lease Agreement (NEW) |
ADJOURNMENT
OPEN SESSION – 7:00PM
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 December 15, 2021 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, Legal Counsel and General Manager will give the Commission updates on important topics or items of general interest if needed.
ADJOURN AND CONVENE AS BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VENTURA PORT DISTRICT PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE VENTURA PORT DISTRICT PUBLIC FACILITIES CORPORATION ANNUAL MEETING
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
II. Public Comment
IV. Consider the Dissolution of the Ventura Port District Public Facilities Corporation
V. Adjourn
RECONVENE THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE VENTURA PORT DISTRICT BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
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) Todd Mitchell, Business Operations Manager, to attend the CMANC Winter Meeting in San Pedro, CA.
b) Mike Blumenberg, Vice-Chairman and Dredging Liaison, to attend the CMANC Winter Meeting in San Pedro, CA.
B) Approval of New Office Lease Agreement for International Engine Parts, Inc. at 1567 Spinnaker Drive #203
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 International Engine Parts, Inc. for space located at 1567 Spinnaker Drive #203 consisting of approximately 370 square feet for a three (3) year term with two (2) three (3) year options.
C) Adoption of Resolution No. 3438 Permitting the Board of Port Commissioners to Continue to Conduct Remote Teleconference Meetings Pursuant to AB 361
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3438:
a) Proclaiming a local emergency persists;
b) Re-ratifying the proclamation of a state of emergency by Governor Gavin Newsom; and
c) Re-authorizing remote teleconference meetings of the Legislative Bodies of the Ventura Port District for the period of January 6, 2022 through February 5, 2022 pursuant to Brown Act provisions.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Acceptance of the Special District Leadership Foundation’s Transparency Certificate of Excellence
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners accept the Transparency Certificate of Excellence on behalf of the Ventura Port District.
2) Parcels 20 and 14 Development Planning Status Report
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners provide further comments on the proposed development plan for Parcels 20 and 14 located at 1404 through 1644 Anchors Way Drive.
3) Adoption of Resolution No. 3439 Authorizing Publication of a Notice of Proposed Ordinance for a New Entertainment and Restaurant Lease Agreement with Options for Aarmark Beer Gardens, Inc. for 1567 Spinnaker Drive #100
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3439 authorizing the Ventura Port District to publish a Notice of Proposed Ordinance for a new six (6) year Entertainment and Restaurant Lease Agreement with three (3) five (5) year options between the Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village and Aarmark Beer Gardens, Inc. in a newspaper of general circulation.
4) Adoption of Resolution No. 3440 Extending the Repayment Schedule for the COVID-19 Ventura Harbor Rental Abatement and Deferment Program
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
The Board adopt Resolution No. 3440 extending the repayment schedule for the Covid-19 Ventura Harbor Rental Abatement and Deferment Program.
5) Approval of Future Board Meeting Participation
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners direct the General Manager to implement continued virtual participation in Board meetings.
6) Ventura Port District Update as it Relates to COVID-19
Recommended Action: Informational. (Verbal Report)
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive an update on the status of COVID-19 in Ventura County.
ADJOURNMENT IN HONOR OF MR. VUONG TRAN, OWNER AND CAPTAIN OF THE VESSELS “SEAPAK” AND “JOHN START”
This agenda was posted on Thursday, December 30, 2021 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 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