July 19, 2023
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Michael Blumenberg, Chair
Jackie Gardina, Vice-Chair
Anthony Rainey, Secretary
Brian Brennan, Commissioner
Chris Stephens, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Sr. Business Operations Manager
Tom Bunn, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 2023
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
AND
17553 BROOKVILLE CT.
ROUNDHILL, VA 20141
OPEN SESSION – 7:00PM
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OPEN SESSION AT 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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The Minutes of the July 5, 2023 Port Commission Regular Meeting will be considered for approval.
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.
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.
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 Requests
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the out-of-town travel requests for:
a) Harbormaster, John Higgins to attend California JPIA Public Safety Academy from August 21 to 24, 2023 in San Diego, CA.
b) Harbormaster, John Higgins to attend California JPIA Risk Management Symposium from August 29 to September 1, 2023 in Carlsbad, CA.
c) Senior Harbor Patrol Officer, Pat Hummer to attend California JPIA Management Academy from October 23 to 26, 2023 in Indian Wells, CA.
d) Business Operations Manager, Todd Mitchell to attend CMANC Fall Meeting from September 13 to 15, 2023 in Sacramento, CA.
e) Business Operations Manager, Todd Mitchell to attend the Marine Recreation Association Annual Educational Conference from October 16 to 18, 2023 in Sacramento, CA.
f) Business Operations Analyst, Jessica Snipas to attend the Innovating Commerce Serving Communities ICSC@Western Conference from October 25 to 27, 2023 in San Diego, CA.
g) Business Operations Manager, Todd Mitchell to attend the Western Dredging Association Pacific Chapter Meeting from October 25 to 27, 2023 in Coronado Bay, CA.
B) Approval of Assignment and Assumption of Lease and Fourth Amendment for Brophy & Sons, Inc. to Bennett Bros. Inc.
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve:
a) An assignment and assumption of Lease between Brophy & Sons, Inc., a California corporation, and Bennett Bros., Inc., a California corporation, for the premises located at 1559 Spinnaker Drive, (i) Suite #200 consisting of approximately 3,725 square feet of floor area and 2,211 of patio area, (ii) Suite #200B consisting of approximately 280 square feet of floor area, and (iii) Suite #100 consisting of approximately 1,864 square feet of floor area and 1,035 of patio area.
b) A Fourth Amendment to Lease between Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village, Brophy & Sons, Inc., a California corporation, and Bennett Bros., Inc., a California corporation dba Brophy Bros. Restaurant & Clam Bar, as it relates to (i) adding Suite #205E consisting 662 square feet of floor area (connecting office space), (ii) adjusting Minimum Monthly Rent consistent with such addition, and including specifying the date for annual adjustments for each suite constituting the Premises, and (iii) confirmation of terms, including Marketing and Promotional Fund Payment annual adjustments, square footage and expiration date.
C) Approval of a New Office Lease Agreement with Coastal Cone, Inc.
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 Coastal Cone, Inc. for the premises located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive #203A consisting of a total of 123 square feet for a three-year term with one two-year option.
D) Approval of Assignment and Assumption of Lease and Consent of Landlord for Eric Jones dba Jones Construction Management to Students for Eco Education and Agriculture, Inc.
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve an Assignment and Assumption of Lease and Consent of Landlord between Eric Jones, an individual dba Jones Construction Management and Students for Eco Education and Agriculture, Inc., a non-profit California corporation for the premises located at 1575 Spinnaker Drive #205, consisting of 1,326 square feet.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Adoption of Ordinance No. 59 for a New 20-Year Lease between the Ventura Port District and Coastal Cone, Inc. dba Coastal Cone and The Parlor
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners:
a) Conduct a public hearing for the purpose of receiving input on proposed Ordinance No. 59.
b) Waive reading and direct Clerk to place Ordinance No. 59 in the record of this meeting.
c) Adopt Ordinance No. 59 authorizing execution of a new Restaurant Lease Agreement between Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village and Coastal Cone, Inc. dba Coastal Cone and The Parlor with a commencement date of August 1, 2023.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on July 14, 2023 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 A