October 21, 2020
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT
BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS
Chris Stephens, Chairman
Brian Brennan, Vice Chairman
Jackie Gardina, Secretary
Everard Ashworth, Commissioner
Michael Blumenberg, Commissioner
Brian D. Pendleton, General Manager
Todd Mitchell, Business Operations Manager
Andy Turner, Legal Counsel
Jessica Rauch, Clerk of the Board
PORT COMMISSION AGENDA
TELECONFERENCE
OCTOBER 21, 2020
5 TELECONFERENCE LOCATIONS
VENTURA PORT DISTRICT OFFICE
1603 ANCHORS WAY DRIVE
VENTURA, CA 93001
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE STAY AT HOME ORDER AND THE COUNTY OF VENTURA HEALTH OFFICER DECLARED LOCAL HEALTH EMERGENCY AND BE WELL AT HOME ORDER RESULTING FROM THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS, THE VENTURA PORT DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION BUILDING IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. THIS MEETING IS BEING HELD IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATE EMERGENCY SERVICES ACT, THE GOVERNOR’S EMERGENCY DECLARATION, AND THE GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 25-20 ISSUED ON MARCH 12, 2020 TO ALLOW ATTENDANCE BY MEMBERS OF THE PORT COMMISSION BY TELECONFERENCE IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE BROWN ACT.
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CLOSED SESSION – 6:00PM
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 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.
CLOSED SESSION AGENDA (1 hour 25 minutes)
See Attachment to Agenda-Closed Session Conference with Legal Counsel.
OPEN SESSION – 7:00PM
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.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES (3 minutes)
The Minutes of the October 7, 2020 Regular Meeting minutes 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. Attendees can dial *9 or use the ‘raise hand’ function in Zoom if they would like to speak during public comment periods.
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.
STAFF AND GENERAL MANAGER REPORTS (5 minutes)
Ventura Port District Staff and General Manager will give the Commission updates on important topics or items of general interest if needed.
LEGAL COUNSEL REPORT (5 minutes)
Legal Counsel will report on progress of District assignments and any legislative or judicial matters.
STANDARD AGENDA:
1) Ventura Isle Marina: Safe Harbor Marinas Change in Ownership
Recommended Action: Roll Call Vote.
That the Board of Port Commissioners:
- Consent to Change in Ownership of SHM Ventura Isle, LLC to Sun Communities Operating Limited Partnership, an affiliate of Sun Communities, Inc.
- Authorize the General Manager to execute the Consent to Change of Ownership upon:
- District Legal Counsel review of supporting transactional documents;
- Receipt of Appreciation Rent in the amount of approximately $862,000; and,
- Reimbursement of the District’s legal fees associated with the transaction.
2) Water Quality Monitoring and Maintenance in Ventura Harbor
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive an informational report on ongoing activities and methods employed by District staff and our business partners to maintain and monitor water quality in Ventura Harbor.
3) City of Ventura Proposal to Ban Styrofoam and Campaign to Reduce Single-Use Plastics
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive a status report on the City of Ventura’s Ordinance banning the use of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) commonly called Styrofoam and the Surfrider campaign to reduce single-use plastics.
4) Quarterly Update on the Ventura Port District Goals and 5-Year Objectives
Recommended Action: Informational.
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive an update on the status of Ventura Port District 5-Year Objectives.
5) Ventura Port District Operations Update as it Relates to COVID-19
Recommended Action: Informational. (Verbal Report)
That the Board of Port Commissioners receive an update on:
a) The COVID-19 Ventura Harbor Rental Abatement and Deferment Program; and
b) Status of Ventura Port District operations.
ADJOURNMENT
This agenda was posted on Friday, October 16, 2020 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 21, 2020
- Conference with Real Property Negotiators – Per Government Code Section 54956.8:
| a) Property:
Negotiating Parties:
Under Negotiation: |
1363 Spinnaker Drive (Parcels 2 and 3)
Brian Pendleton, Todd Mitchell, Andy Turner SHM Ventura Isle, LLC Sun Communities Operating Limited Partnership Terms of Assignment of Lease |