May 17, 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
Andy Turner, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, MAY 17, 2023
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
OPEN SESSION – 7:00PM
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PUBLIC COMMENT VIA ZOOM
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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 May 3, 2023 Port Commission Regular Meeting and April 19, 2023 Public Facilities Corporation 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 a New Restaurant Lease Agreement with The Sugar Lab Bake Shop, LLC dba Sugar Lab Bake Shop
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a New Retail Lease Agreement between the Ventura Port District dba Ventura Harbor Village and The Sugar Lab Bake Shop, LLC dba Sugar Lab Bake Shop for the premises located at 1575 Spinnaker Drive #105A-B consisting of a total of 1,330 square feet for a one-year term with two two-year options.
B) Approval of Amendment No. 3 to a Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. for Dredging Support Services
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve Amendment No. 3 to a Professional Services Agreement with Rincon Consultants, Inc. to increase the compensation to $105,000 from $85,000 for maintenance dredging environmental consulting, monitoring and permitting services.
C) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Design & Survey, Inc. to Provide Services for the Beach Restrooms and Showers ADA Access Project
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve a Professional Services Agreement with Jensen Design & Survey, Inc. in the amount of $51,500 to perform civil engineering, design, permitting, and construction management services for the Beach Restrooms and Showers ADA Access Project.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget Study Session
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners conduct a Fiscal Year 2023–2024 Budget Study Session and provide direction to the General Manager in preparation of the Preliminary Budget and Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan.
2) Adoption of Resolution Nos. 3473 and 3474 Approving Updates to the Expense Reimbursement Policies for Employees and Commissioners and Rescinding Resolution Nos. 3302 and 3303
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopt:
a) Resolution No. 3473 approving the updates to the Expense Reimbursement Policy for Employees and rescind Resolution No. 3302.
b) Resolution No. 3474 approving the updates to the Expense Reimbursement Policy for Commissioners and rescind Resolution No. 3303.
ADJOURNMENT IN HONOR OF CHUCK ORMSON
This agenda was posted on May 12, 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 ADA Title II)