October 16, 2019
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Chris Stephens, Chairman
Brian Brennan, Vice Chairman
Jackie Gardina, Secretary
Everard Ashworth, Commissioner
Michael Blumenberg, Commissioner
Brian Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Business Operations Manager
Timothy Gosney, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
PORT COMMISSION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 16, 2019
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Chris Stephens.
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 on the Closed Session Agenda. Each person may address the Commission for up to three minutes or at the discretion of the Chair.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA (1 hour 25 minutes)
See Attachment to Agenda-Closed Session Conference with Legal Counsel.
CALL TO ORDER: By Chairman Chris Stephens.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: By Chairman Chris Stephens.
ROLL CALL: By the Clerk of the Board.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA (3 minutes)
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. Each item on the agenda shall be deemed to include action by an appropriate motion, resolution or ordinance to take action on any item.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (3 minutes)
The Minutes of the October 2, 2019 Regular Meeting will be considered for approval.
PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS (3 minutes)
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 (3 minutes)
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 (5 minutes)
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.
DEPARTMENTAL AND GENERAL MANAGERS REPORTS (5 minutes)
Ventura Port District Staff and General Manager will give the Commission reports on their Department and items of general interest to the Port Commission and members of the public.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT (5 minutes)
Legal Counsel will report on progress of District assignments and any legislative or judicial matters.
CONSENT AGENDA: (5 minutes)
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 New Office Lease Agreement for Del Mar Seafoods, 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 Del Mar Seafoods, Inc. for the premises located at 1583 Spinnaker Drive #203B/#206, consisting of a total of 1,015 square feet for a two-year term with a two-year option.
B) Approval of New Office Lease Agreement for Center for Contract Compliance
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 Center for Contract Compliance for the premises located at 1559 Spinnaker Drive #202A, consisting of a total of 437 square feet for a two-year term.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Approval of Financial Statements and Checks for April through June 2019 (5 minutes)
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopts Resolution No. 3380 to:
- Accept the following draft financial statements for the Quarter ended June 30, 2019, pending audit adjustments, and accounting for year-end GASB 68 and 75 journal entries; and
- Review the payroll and regular checks for April through June 2019.
2) New Concept Design for 1567 Spinnaker Drive #100 for Visitor Serving Uses (20 minutes)
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
The Board of Port Commissioners authorize:
a) Submission of the architectural plans to the City of Ventura for all necessary approvals including the Planning and Building Divisions and;
b)Preparation of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Board consideration.
3) Approval of Slip Fee Increases for Ventura Harbor Village Marina (15 minutes)
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve new slip fees for the Ventura Harbor Village Marina.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Friday, October 11, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. at the Port District Office
and online at www.venturaharbor.com – Port District Business – Meetings and Agendas.
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. Notification 48 hours before the meeting will enable the District to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility. (28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II)
ATTACHMENT TO PORT COMMISSION AGENDA
CLOSED SESSION CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2019
- Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Per Government Code Section 54956.8:
| a) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
Federal Authorized Sea Bottom
Brian Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Timothy Gosney Army Corps of Engineers Sea Bottom Aquaculture Master Permit (Verbal Report)
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| b) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1583 Spinnaker Drive #203B, #206
Brian Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Timothy Gosney Del Mar Seafoods, Inc. New Office Lease Agreement (renewal) (Verbal Report) |
| c) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1559 Spinnaker Drive #202A
Brian Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Timothy Gosney Center for Contract Compliance New Office Lease Agreement (renewal) (Verbal Report) |
| d) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1567 Spinnaker Drive #100
Brian Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Timothy Gosney Tristian and Sharon Thames dba Ventura Village Carousel, Inc. Month to Month Lease (Verbal Report) |
| e) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1583 Spinnaker Drive #105
Brian Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Timothy Gosney Health Minded, Corp. dba Frenchies Modern Nail Care Lease Rent Commencement Date Extension (Verbal Report) |
- Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2): Two (2) Cases. (Verbal Report)
- Conference with Legal Counsel – Potential Litigation per Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4): One (1) Case. (Verbal Report)
4. Conference per Government Code Section 54957(b)(1): Two (2) matters. (Verbal Reports)
a)Consideration of process for the 360 evaluation of General Manager
b)Consideration of evaluation of status of independent contractor, Richard W. Parsons