March 19, 2025
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Michael Blumenberg, Chair
Elizabeth Howell, Vice-Chair
Anthony Rainey, Secretary
Chris Stephens, Commissioner
Jackie Gardina, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Deputy General Manager
Tom Bunn, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2025
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
OPEN SESSION – 7:00PM
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OPEN SESSION 7:00PM |
CALL TO ORDER: By Vice-Chair Howell.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By Vice-Chair Howell.
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 February 19, 2025 and March 5, 2025 Port Commission Regular Meetings 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: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the out-of-town travel requests for:
a) Jennifer Talt-Lundin, Marketing Manager to attend the Central Coast Tourism Board Retreat from April 21 – 23, 2025 in Monterey, CA.
b) Calli Brazerol, Marketing and Events Coordinator I to attend the Central Coast Tourism Board Retreat from April 21 – 23, 2025 in Monterey, CA.
c) John Higgins, Harbormaster to attend the California Boating Safety Officers Association Conference April 7 – 9 in San Diego, California.
B) Adoption of Resolution No. 3525 Accepting the Work of Bluewater Marine, Inc. for the Ventura Harbor Public Boat Launch Ramp Floating Dock Replacement Project
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3525:
a) Accepting the work of Bluewater Marine, Inc. for the removal of the original launch ramps, and the fabrication and installation of new launch ramp docks.
b) Authorize staff to prepare and record a Notice of Completion with the Ventura County Recorder.
C) Award of Bid for the 1583 and 1575 Spinnaker Drive Lower Section Reroofing Project
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners award the 1583 and 1575 Spinnaker Drive Lower Section Reroofing Project to Garland/DBS, Inc. in the amount of $197,072.
D) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with WSP USA Inc.
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a Professional Services Agreement with WSP USA, Inc. for a not to exceed value to a total of $50,000 for the planning and development of modernization options for commercial fishing facilities and operations at Ventura Harbor.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Ventura West Marina Redevelopment Project Parcel 17 (APN 080-0-240-325)
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive a report and presentation on the status of the Ventura West Marina Exclusive Negotiating Agreement Parcel 17 Mixed-Use/Residential Redevelopment Project.
2) Approval of Parking Management Professional Services Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a Professional Service Agreement with LAZ Parking California, LLC in the amount not to exceed $2,179,400 to provide Parking Management Services with a 3-year term with two 1-year options.
3) Update on State of Emergency to Address the Failure of the Elevator at 1591 Spinnaker Drive
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners:
a) Determine by a four-fifths vote that there is a need to continue the emergency action adopted by the Board on January 15, 2025, set forth in Resolution No. 3520.
b) Approve by majority vote a prorated, partial rent abatement for the three office tenants affected by the elevator being out of service.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Friday, March 14, 2025 by 7:00 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)