October 2, 2024
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Michael Blumenberg, Chair
Jackie Gardina, Vice-Chair
Anthony Rainey, Secretary
Elizabeth Howell, Commissioner
Chris Stephens, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Deputy General Manager
Reid Miller, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
REGULAR MEETING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2024
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
CLOSED SESSION – 6:00PM
OPEN SESSION – 7:00PM
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CLOSED SESSION 6:00PM |
CALL TO ORDER: By Chair Michael 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.
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CLOSED SESSION AGENDA
- CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS – PER GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8:
| a) Property:
District Negotiators: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
1591 Spinnaker Drive #117B
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Reid Miller Junior Explorers – Ventura LLC Price and Terms of Payment for New Office Lease Agreement |
| b) Property:
District Negotiators: Negotiating Parties: Under Negotiation: |
1559 Spinnaker Drive #109
Brian D. Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Reid Miller Commissioned Desserts, LLC dba Top This Chocolate Price and Terms of Payment for Amendment to Retail Lease Agreement |
- CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—EXISTING LITIGATION – PER GOVERNMENT CODE PARAGRAPH (1) OF SUBDIVISION (D) OF SECTION 54956.9:
Name of case: Ventura Harbor Restaurant Associates, Inc., et al. vs. Ventura Port District, Ventura Superior Court Case No. 56-2022-00572144-CU-MC-VTA.
ADJOURNMENT
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OPEN SESSION 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 September 18, 2024 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
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the out-of-town travel request for Maintenance Supervisor Wayne Hatch to attend the California Building Officials Education Week from October 27 – 30, 2024 in Costa Mesa, CA.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Adoption of Resolution No. 3511 Approving the Financial Statements and Checks for April through June 2024
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners adopts Resolution No. 3511 to:
a) Accept the draft financial statements for the Quarter ending June 30, 2024, pending final year-end reconciliation adjustments and audit review.
b) Review the payroll and regular checks for April through June 2024.
2) Appointment of California JPIA Board Director
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners appoint one Commissioner to serve as Director for the Joint Powers Insurance Authority (JPIA) Board of Directors.
3) Consideration of Nomination of a Port Commissioner to be a LAFCo Special District Regular Member
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners:
a) Consider the nomination of a Port Commissioner to fill the Regular Special District Member term on the Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission.
b) If a Commissioner is nominated, adopt a Resolution nominating that Port Commissioner to fill the Regular Special District Member term on the Ventura Local Agency Formation Commission from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2028.
4) Approval of Ventura Harbor Fee Schedules
Recommended Action: Voice Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners approve the fee schedules effective January 1, 2025 for:
a) Harbor Village Common Area Maintenance.
b) Harbor Village Events.
c) Harbor Village Commercial Marina Slips.
d) Dry Boat Storage
e) Commercial Vendor Identification Cards.
5) Brown Act Presentation
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive a presentation from Lagerlof, LLP on the Ralph M. Brown Act.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Friday, September 27, 2024 by 6:00p.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)