31 Jul Commission Meeting Minutes 6-24-24
PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
June 24, 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
OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
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 CASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE AGENDA AS SUBMITTED. COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Each comment shall generally be limited to 3 minutes or less and shall be limited to Port business)
• No public comments were provided.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. COMMISSIONER PRESTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Approval of June 10, 2024 Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Payments in the amount of $500,820.39
VI. POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Acceptance of Contract 2024-479 Harbor Square Building 5 Repairs, as Complete
COMMISSIONER KILLIN MOVED THAT THE COMMISSION AUTHORIZE STAFF TO FILE A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE HARBOR SQUARE BUILDING 5 REPAIRS CONTRACT 2024-479 AWARDED TO SPEE WEST CONSTRUCTION CO. INC., APPROVING THE WORK AS COMPLETE, AND BEGIN THE RETAINAGE NOTIFICATION PROCESS. COMMISSIONER PRESTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Committee Assignments
COMMISSIONER CASS MOVED TO ESTABLISH THE WATERFRONT PROPERTIES AD HOC COMMITTEE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSION ON WATERFRONT PLANNING, AND TO APPOINT COMMISSIONERS KILLIN AND PRESTON TO THE COMMITTEE. COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED TO ESTABLISH THE UNOCAL PROPERTY AD HOC COMMITTEE UNTIL DECEMBER 31, 2024, FOR THE PURPOSE OF MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMMISSION ON THE PORT’S POSITION ON FUTURE USAGE OF THE UNOCAL PROPERTY, AND TO APPOINT COMMISSIONERS CASS AND JOHNSTON TO THE COMMITTEE. COMMISSIONER PRESTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
VII. INFORMATION
Manager Williams provided the following marketing and communications updates.
• The pre-launch and primary launch of the rebrand were successfully implemented in the spring.
• The secondary launch of the rebrand, which includes the new website is currently in progress.
• The public mailer will be going out to all of Edmonds and Woodway residents in August.
• Port Tours will take place in July and October.
• Sea Notes runs from June 26 – September 1, 2024.
VIII. CITY OF EDMONDS AND WOODWAY REPORTS
• No reports were provided.
IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director Harris provided the following updates:
• Commented on the successful meetings with Marian Dacca, State Government Affairs for the Port and each Commissioner last week. As Commissioner Grant was out of town, a meeting will be scheduled upon his return.
• The Atrium Window repair for Building 3 is delayed due to a backorder of materials. The new expected completion date is the third week of July.
• We are working with the City of Edmonds to get final permits and final occupancy for the Administration and Maintenance building. This is expected within the next couple of weeks.
• The third quarter report about annual goals is being drafted and will be shared with each Commissioner in the next few days.
X. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Commissioner Killin – Commented on the great events around Edmonds for the Pride celebration this month. She shared that Edmonds Economic Development Commission was canceled this month due to Juneteenth.
• Commissioner Johnston – Commented that he enjoyed the discussion with Marian on State government affairs, and he found it helpful. He has also been hearing positive comments on our logo. He visited Port of Everett and shared that the most popular area was the Splash Pad for kids. He also commented on the robust marketing they are doing for the possible county-side expansion of the Port District.
• Commissioner Cass – Attended City Council meeting June 11 where the RFA vote occurred. She shared that the City social worker contract ended, but Chief Bennett was able to bring someone on during the gap period. She attended Juneteenth celebration at the Waterfront Center. She commented that we should consider a plan for getting boats less than 12’ in length safely into the water.
• Commissioner Preston – Felt the experience with Marian was good to understand current State plans. He attended the June 13th Annie Crawley event at the Waterfront Center and gave an overview of the event. He also attended the EYC TGIF event to connect with them last Friday.
• Commissioner Grant – Attended City Council meeting recently where they were discussing the RFA process. He has some comments on the taxes the Port would be required to contribute if the RFA proceeds.
XI. WORKSHOP
A. Commission Discussion on Association Conference Attendance
• The Commissioners shared the association conferences they plan to attend and had a general discussion on the topic. It was agreed that given what they plan to attend is within budget, and that there was no further action to take on the topic.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no Executive Session.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:49 pm.
Janelle Cass
Port Commission Secretary