June 17, 2026
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Michael Blumenberg, Chair
Elizabeth Howell, Vice-Chair
Anthony Rainey, Secretary
Chris Stephens, Commissioner
William Anderson, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Deputy General Manager
Tom Bunn, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
CLOSED SESSION – 5:30PM
OPEN SESSION – 6:00PM
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CLOSED SESSION 5:30PM |
CALL TO ORDER: By Chair 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. Attendees can dial *9 or use the ‘raise hand’ function in Zoom if they would like to speak during public comment periods.
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CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
- CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
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District Negotiators: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
1559 Spinnaker Drive #101B
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Jessica Snipas, Tom Bunn Buenaventura Art Association Price and Terms of Payment for New Retail Lease Agreement |
ADJOURNMENT
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OPEN SESSION 6:00PM |
CALL TO ORDER: By Chair Blumenberg.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By Chair 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 June 3, 2026 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.
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.
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: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the out-of-town travel requests for:
a) Deputy General Manager, Todd Mitchell to attend the CSDA 2026 General Manager Leadership Summit from June 28 – 30, 2026 in Newport Beach, CA.
b) Administrative Services Manager, Sarah Clancy to attend the Yardi 2026 Annual Conference from October 6 – 9, 2026 in San Diego, CA.
c) Accountant II, Jessica Perkins to attend the Yardi 2026 Annual Conference from October 6 – 9, 2026 in San Diego, CA.
d) Marketing Manager, Jennifer Talt-Lundin to attend the Cal Travel Summit from August 31 – September 3, 2026 in Napa Valley, CA.
b) Approval of New Office Lease Agreement for Next Marine, LLC
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 Next Marine, LLC, for the premises located at 1591 Spinnaker Drive #201, consisting of 746 square feet.
c) Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Retail Lease Agreement with Tina O’Brien dba Mermaid Gallery
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve Amendment No. 1 to the Retail Lease Agreement dated June 1, 2023 (the “Lease”) between the Ventura Port District dba “Ventura Harbor Village” and Tina O’Brien dba Mermaid Gallery, for the premises located at 1575 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #107B (“Premises”), consisting of approximately 652 square feet.
d) Approval of Payments for May 2026
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners review and approve payments made by check, ACH, and EFT for the month of May 2026.
e) Approval of Annual Professional Services Agreements for Administrative, Advocacy, Technical, and Legal Support Services
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the Professional Services Agreements with:
a) Carpi & Clay, Inc. in the amount of $60,000 to provide the District with federal advocacy services from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
b) Townsend Public Affairs in the amount of $75,000 to provide the District with state advocacy services and grant writing from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
c) K&L Gates in the amount of up to $110,000 to provide legal support for regulatory agency permitting from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
d) Liebert Cassidy Whitmore in the amount of up to $45,000 to provide human resources legal services from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
e) Rincon Consultants, Inc. in the amount of up to $120,000 to provide dredging support, inner harbor dredging technical support, and coastal development permit reporting from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
f) RRM Design Group, Inc. in the amount of $75,000 to provide architectural design services for the planning of developing the Parcel 5 grass lawn area from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
g) Rasmussen & Associates in the amount of up to $50,000 to provide architectural design and construction management services for the completion of the 1575 Spinnaker Drive Suite #101 construction from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
h) Clifton Larson Allen, LLP in the amount of $65,000 to provide audit services for fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
i) Swift Chip in the amount of $136,000 to provide Information Technology services from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Safe Harbor Marinas Update on Slope Failure and Fuel Tank Replacement
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive an update from Safe Harbor Marinas on the slope failure caused by December storms and the fuel tank replacement project.
2) Adoption of Resolution Nos. 3558 and No. 3559 Approving the FY2026-2027 Annual Budget, Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan and Salary Schedule for Non-Represented Employees
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt:
a) Resolution No. 3558 approving the FY2026-2027 Ventura Port District Annual Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
b) Resolution No. 3559 approving the FY2026-2027 Salary Schedule for Non-Represented Employees of the District.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Friday, June 12, 2026 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 ADA Title II)