02 May Commission Meeting Minutes 4-14-25
Port Commission of the Port of Edmonds Minutes of Regular Meeting
April 14, 2025
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
Janelle Cass, Vice President
Selena Killin, Secretary
Jay Grant
STAFF PRESENT
Angela Harris, Executive Director
Brandon Baker, Deputy Executive Director
Tsz Yan Brady, Director of Finance and Administration
Brittany Williams, Director of Economic Development
Brian Menard, Director of Facilities and Maintenance
Iliana Minkov, Leasing and Administrative Specialist
OTHERS PRESENT
Jordan Stephens, Port Attorney
John Brock, Town of Woodway Councilmember
I. CALL TO ORDER
Vice President Cass 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, except Commissioner Preston.
COMMISSIONER GRANT MOVED THAT COMMISSIONER PRESTON BE EXCUSED. COMMISSIONER KILLIN SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
IV. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMISSIONER GRANT MOVED THAT THE AGENDA BE APPROVED. COMMISSIONER KILLIN 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 was no public comment given.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER GRANT MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED. COMMISSIONER KILLIN SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
A. Approval of March 31, 2025 Meeting Minutes
B. Approval of Payments in the amount of $1,337,517.48
C. Travelift Sling Time Service – Appointment Extension Fees
VII. CITY OF EDMONDS AND WOODWAY REPORTS
• Council Member Brock shared a report on the increased spend for Police services supported by the approved tax levy.
VIII. POSSIBLE ACTION
There was no possible action discussed.
IX. INFORMATION
A. 1st Quarter Commercial Portfolio Report
Director Williams provided an update on the 1st quarter commercial properties. The first quarter brought us to an occupancy rate of 86.25% at Harbor Square with multiple new leases and lease extensions. She thanked the Facilities and Maintenance teams for their great efforts to get these suites ready to be leased. She also discussed several other projects that were completed in the first quarter, as well as provided an update on the Port’s west side properties.
X. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The Executive Director provided an update on government affairs, the Commission nominee process, and shared a preview of the draft Commission calendar for the next four meetings.
XI. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Commissioners had no further comments.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was not an Executive session at this meeting.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 6:15pm.
Selena Killin,
Port Commission Secretary