June 3, 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 3, 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.

CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION

CLOSED SESSION AGENDA

 

  1. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
a)  Property:

District Negotiators:

Negotiating Parties:

Under Negotiation:

1691 Spinnaker Drive #105B

Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Jessica Snipas, Tom Bunn

Superboat, Inc. (Island Packers)

Price and Terms of Payment for New Retail Lease Agreement

b)  Property:

District Negotiators:

Negotiating Parties:

Under Negotiation:

1591 Spinnaker Drive #201

Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Jessica Snipas, Tom Bunn

Next Marine, LLC

Price and Terms of Payment for New Office Lease Agreement

c)  Property:

District Negotiators:

Negotiating Parties:

Under Negotiation:

1575 Spinnaker Drive #107B

Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Jessica Snipas, Tom Bunn

Tina O’Brien dba Mermaid Gallery

Price and Terms of Payment for Retail Lease Amendment

ADJOURNMENT

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 May 20, 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 Amendment No. 1 to a Service Agreement with NobelGuard Security Inc. for Security Services at Ventura Harbor Village and Marina

Recommended Action: Voice Vote.

That the Board of Port Commissioners approve Amendment No. 1 to a Service Agreement with NobelGuard Security Inc. to extend the contract to September 30, 2026 and increase the compensation to $308,000 from $256,000 for security services in Ventura Harbor Village and around the Marina.

B) Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Retail Lease Agreement with Tuesday Spagnuolo & Vince Spagnuolo dba Lost in Socks

Recommended Action: Voice Vote.

That the Board of Port Commissioners approve Amendment No. 1 to the Retail Lease Agreement dated April 23, 2021 (the “Lease”) between the Ventura Port District dba “Ventura Harbor Village” and Tuesday Spagnuolo & Vince Spagnuolo dba Lost in Socks, for the premises located at 1575 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #107A (“Premises”), consisting of approximately 565 square feet.

C) Approval of New Office Lease Agreement for Ken Caparoni Insurance Agency Inc.

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 Ken Caparoni Insurance Agency Inc., for the premises located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive #210, consisting of 787 square feet.

D) Authorization to Procure Harbor Patrol Vehicle for the Ventura Port District

Recommended Action: Voice Vote.

That the Board of Port Commissioners:

a) Authorize the General Manager to transfer up to $3,000.00 from the Harbor Patrol Vehicle Maintenance budget to the FY25-26 Capital Improvement Budget.

b) Authorize the General Manager to procure one vehicle in the amount of up to $43,000.00 for the Harbor Patrol Department.

STANDARD AGENDA:

1) Acceptance of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Draft Audit

Recommended Action: Voice Vote.

That the Board of Port Commissioners accept the Draft Basic Financial Statements and Supplementary Information with Independent Auditor’s Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2025, prepared by Clifton Larson Allen, LLP.

2) Approval of the FY2026-2027 Harbor Village Leasing Strategy and Action Plan Recommended Action: Voice Vote.

That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the FY2026-2027 Harbor Village Leasing Strategy and Action Plan.

3) Approval of FY2026-2027 Ventura Harbor Village Visitor Attraction Plan

Recommended Action: Voice Vote.

That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the FY2026-2027 Ventura Harbor Village Visitor Attraction Plan.

4) Adoption of Resolution No. 3557 Approving the FY2026-2027 Preliminary Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan

Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.

That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3557 approving the FY2026-2027 Ventura Port District Preliminary Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.

ADJOURNMENT

This agenda was posted on Friday, May 29, 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).