11 Feb Commission Meeting Minutes 1-27-25
Port Commission of the Port of Edmonds Minutes of Regular Meeting
January 27, 2025
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
David Preston, President
Janelle Cass, Vice President
Selena Killin, Secretary
Steve Johnston
Jay Grant
STAFF PRESENT
Angela Harris, Executive Director
Tsz Yan Brady, Director of Finance and Administration
Brittany Williams, Director of Economic Development
Brian Menard, Director of Facilities and Maintenance
OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
Will Chen, City of Edmonds Councilmember
John Brock, Town of Woodway Councilmember
I. CALL TO ORDER
President Preston called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.
II. FLAG SALUTE
All those in attendance participated in the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag.
III. ROLL CALL
All the Commissioners are present.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER CASS MOVED THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED. COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
V. PUBLIC COMMENTS (Each comment shall generally be limited to 3 minutes or less and shall be limited to Port business)
There were no public comments.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER JOHNSTON MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS. COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Approval of January 13, 2025 Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Payments in the amounts of $554,444.96
VII. CITY OF EDMONDS AND WOODWAY REPORTS
• City Councilmember Chen provided an update on police and fire services.
• Town of Woodway Councilmember Brock provided an update on Point Wells and police services.
VIII. POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Resolution No. 25-02 Updating Delegation of Authority
Commissioners and staff discussed proposed changes to the Delegation of Authority.
COMMISSIONER PRESTON MOVED THE COMMISSION ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-02 ADOPTING THE DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S DESIGNEES. COMMISSIONER KILLIN SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
B. Resolution No. 25-03 Updating Rules Governing the Transaction of Port Commission Business.
Commissioners discussed proposed changes to the Rules Governing the Transaction of Port Commission Business.
COMMISSIONER KILLIN MOVED THE COMMISSION ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 25-03 ADOPTING THE RULES GOVERNING THE TRANSACTION OF PORT COMMISSION BUSINESS. COMMISSIONER CASS SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED BY A 4-1 VOTE WITH COMMISSIONER GRANT ABSTAINING.
C. Motion to List the Administration First Floor Space
The Commissioners discussed the administration first floor space. Staff provided their continued recommendation on the space, however, suggested if the Commission is going to set a motion to list the property regardless, that staff will need information on what commercial business the Commission would like to see in that space. The Commission opted to move this item to a workshop agenda item in the next meeting.
D. Committee Liaison & Assignments
The Commissioners will provide committee preferences to Commission President Preston before action is taken.
IX. INFORMATION
A. 4th Quarter Commercial Portfolio Report
Director Williams reviewed the 4th Quarter Commercial Portfolio Report with the Commission.
X. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The following updates were provided by the Executive Director and team:
A. Government Affairs Update
• Reminded the Commission about our request of the State delegation and provided overview of the WPPA Port Day in Olympia January 29 and 30 that Commissioners Killin and Cass will attend.
• Working on the RAISE (now BUILD) grant application. Reminded the Commission about our grant expectations for this year, there will only be about $150 million left for new projects. In FY24 there was $13 billion, which means it will be an incredibly tough landscape for FY25 funding.
B. Event Opportunity – Director Williams provided an overview of the 2025 Seattle Boat Show which will take place Friday, January 31st to Saturday, February 8th at Lumen Field Event Center and Bell Harbor Marina.
C. Staffing – Welcome to Dave Heinricks who started today in the Landscaper/Maintenance worker position. He brings experience in landscaping as well as general maintenance operations.
XI. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Grant – No additional comments.
• Cass – Commented she is looking forward to the FIFA World Cup coming to our area.
• Johnston – Will be in local in Edmonds January 30th through February 7th.
• Killin – Informed the Commission that the Economic Development Council for Edmonds has been disbanded and welcomed new staff Dave Heinricks.
• Preston – Thanked everyone for the robust discussion today and commented that he will plan to attend the boat show.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was not an executive session called in this meeting.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 7:40pm.
Selena Killin,
Port Commission Secretary