March 4, 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, MARCH 4, 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 Vice-Chair Howell.
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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CONVENE IN CLOSED SESSION |
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
- CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
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District Negotiators: Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
Parcels 20 and 14 (1644 and 1404 Anchors Way)
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Tom Bunn, Pablo De Leon Derecktor Marine Holdings Argo Marina Investors LLC Suntex Marina Investors LLC Argo SMI Kinship, LLC Price and Terms of Payment for Lease Assignment |
ADJOURNMENT
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OPEN SESSION 6:00PM |
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 18, 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 Request(s)
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the out-of-town travel requests for:
a) Vice-Chair, Elizabeth Howell to attend the JPIA Elected Officials Summit on April 29 – May 1, 2026 in Chula Vista, CA.
b) Vice-Chair, Elizabeth Howell to attend the CSDA 2026 Special District Leadership Academy on July 19 – 22, 2026 in San Rafael, CA.
c) Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager to attend the CMANC Spring Meeting on May 13 – 15, 2026 in Newport Beach, CA.
d) Todd Mitchell, Deputy General Manager to attend the CMANC Sprint Meeting on May 13 – 15, 2026 in Newport Beach, CA.
b) Approval of a New Office Lease Agreement with Innovate Realty, Inc. dba Innovate Realty
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 Innovate Realty, Inc. dba “Innovate Realty”, for the premises located at 1591 Spinnaker Drive, Suite #117B, Ventura, California 93001, consisting of approximately 811 square feet.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Adoption of Resolution No. 3552 Updating the Ventura Port District Human Resources Manual and Rescinding Resolution No. 3526
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt Resolution No. 3552 approving updates to the Ventura Port District Human Resources Manual and rescinding Resolution No. 3526.
2) Approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding with Service Employees International Union, Local 721 (SEIU), Representing all Regular Full-Time and Part-Time Harbor Patrol Officers
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve Amendment No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Ventura Port District and the Service Employees International Union, SEIU-Local 721, representing all regular full-time and part-time employees classified as the Harbor Patrol.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Friday, February 27, 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)