22 Feb Commission Meeting Minutes 1-29-24
PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
(Zoom—Hybrid Meeting)
January 29, 2024
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Jay Grant, President
David Preston, Vice President
Janelle Cass, Secretary
Steve Johnston
Selena Killin
STAFF PRESENT
Angela Harris, Executive Director
Brandon Baker, Deputy Executive Director
Brittany Williams, Manager of Properties and Economic Development
Tsz Yan Brady, Director of Finance and Administration
OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
Will Chen, Edmonds City Council
John Brock, Town of Woodway
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Grant called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
II. FLAG SALUTE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Alex, a participant through Zoom, commented on diversity and equity in the nation.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
APPROVAL OF JANUARY 8, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS FOR $738,696.56
APPROVAL OF LIST OF SMALL WORKS ROSTER CONTRACT AWARDS
COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
VI. POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Resolution No. 24-02 Updating Rules Governing the Transaction of Port Commission Business
Port Attorney Stephens provided background and overview of the changes in the Rules Governing the Transaction of Port Commission Business.
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 24-02, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE RULES GOVERNING THE TRANSACTION OF PORT COMMISSION BUSINESS. COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Resolution No. 24-03 Port Management Agreement
Executive Director Harris provided background, fiscal impact, and staff recommendation for moving forward with Resolution No. 24-03 Port Management Agreement.
COMMISSIONER KILLIN MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 24-03, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO NEGOTATIATE AND EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO RENEW THE PORT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT 22-080026. COMMISSIONER PRESTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
C. Committee Liaison & Assignments
Commissioner Grant provided brief summary of the current draft and requested discussion. Through the discussion the following changes were made: City of Edmonds Liaison was changed from Preston/Cass to Cass, Edmonds Citizens Economic Development Commission was changed from Preston/Killin to Killin/Preston, Economic Alliance of Snohomish County Board of Trustees was changed from Cass/Johnston to Preston/Johnston as this is a board seat that Preston currently sits on, Edmonds Yacht Club was changed from Killin/Preston to Preston/Cass, WPPA Communications was changed from Preston/Cass to Preston, WPPA Transportation & Infrastructure committee was removed, and WPPA Investment Committee was added with Johnston as the liaison.
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION APPROVE THE 2024 COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS AS MODIFIED IN THE PORT OF EDMONDS 2024 COMMITTEE AND LIASON ASSIGNMENTS DOCUMENT. COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
VII. INFORMATION
A. 4th Quarter Marina Operations Report & Annual Review 2023
Deputy Executive Director Baker reviewed the 4th quarter marina operations report and the provided an annual review for 2023.
B. 4th Quarter Harbor Square Report
Manager Williams provided a 4th quarter report for Harbor Square commercial properties.
VIII. CITY OF EDMONDS AND TOWN OF WOODWAY REPORTS
• Councilmember Chen provided a brief update for the City of Edmonds – commenting on the new and busy year with new administration, comprehensive planning work, and looking at city policies for detached dwelling units. He commented that as the financial situation is unique, the Mayor has taken the proactive step to form a Blue Ribbon Panel to provide recommendations. He is looking forward to 2024 and good partnership between staff and council at the city.
• Councilmember Brock from the Town of Woodway thanked Executive Director Harris and Deputy Executive Director Baker for the North Portwalk and Seawall Reconstruction project update at the last Town of Woodway council meeting. He also let the commission know that councilmembers from the Town of Woodway will be coming to our meetings more often. He commented that the Town of Woodway is working on their comprehensive planning and also gave a status update on the annexing of Port Wells.
IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
• Executive Director Harris provided an update on the North Portwalk & Seawall Reconstruction project, including the phased approach, electrification efforts, and prep for meeting with legislators in Olympia.
• Provided an update on the administration and maintenance building – targeting move week of February 12.
• Explained that she will bring forward a request in next meeting for support of the National Coastal Resilience Fund grant awarded to City of Edmonds for studies of the Edmonds Marsh.
• Provided an update on Port/City engagement.
• Reviewed status of rebranding and notion of “soft rollout” of some assets that require it, with public launch targeted with our website updates in early April.
• Provided a brief status of Port Management Agreement application submission.
• Gave staffing update.
• Reminded everyone about strategic planning workshop on Wednesday, January 31.
X. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Commissioner Cass gave an update on her attendance at the City of Edmonds council meeting where comprehensive planning and stormwater were discussed. She is looking forward to strategic planning session this week, the WPPA Ports Day in Olympia, presenting on February 7 to the Rotary, and also mentioned she appreciated the onboarding with staff last week.
• Commissioner Johnston is also looking forward to strategic planning session. He will be attending WPPA Ports day in Olympia, and attending an ecology update on the Unocal property on February 13.
• Commissioner Killin met with Representative Larsen and shared about the North Portwalk and Seawall Reconstruction within that meeting. She thanked staff for the onboarding sessions last week, and also mentioned she is looking forward to the strategic planning session.
• Commissioner Preston will also be attending strategic planning, and the February 13 ecology update on the Unocal property. He also attended a meeting at Point Edwards about the Unocal property where an overview of the property and status was discussed. He will be attending the boat show on Monday, February 5.
• Commissioner Grant attended the Edmonds city council meeting and commented on the waterfront comprehensive planning. He is looking forward also to the WPPA Ports Day in Olympia and the AAPA DC trip in March.
XI. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Janelle Cass
Port Commission Secretary