13 Mar Commission Meeting Minutes 2-24-25
Port Commission of the Port of Edmonds Minutes of Regular Meeting
February 24, 2025 6:00pm
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT
President David Preston
Vice President Janelle Cass
Secretary Selena Killin
Steve Johnston
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
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 was no public comment given.
• Charles Malmgren commented on the use of CPI + 1% for marina rates and the cost of boating.
• Mike Steinke commented on two topics: dock carts and drive aisle access for 15- minute loading/unloading.
VI. CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Cass moved that the consent Agenda be approved to include the following items, which item A being moved to Item D under possible Action. Commissioner Johnston seconded the motion which carried unanimously.
A. Approval of February 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes- TAKE OFF
B. Approval of Payments in the amount of $286,084.46
VII. CITY OF EDMONDS AND WOODWAY REPORTS
• Councilmember Brock provided an update on the agreement with WIRA8 and he stated he will be the Port’s 2025 designated Port representative for the Town of Woodway.
• Councilmember Chen provided an update on the RFA community meetings.
VIII. POSSIBLE ACTION
A. Authorization for Continued Use of CPI + 1% for Marina Rates for Budget Planning
Commissioner Grant made the motion, Commissioner Johnston seconded the motion.
B. Authorization for CPI Range + Merit for Annual Staff Salary Adjustments for Budget Planning
Commissioner Killin made the motion, Commissioner Cass seconded the motion.
C. Resolution No. 25-01 Confirming Schedule and Location of Meetings for the Remainder of 2025
Commissioner Cass moved to approve the Resolution 25-04, Commissioner Johnston seconded the motion.
D. Approval of February 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes
Commissioner Cass moved that the approval of the February 10, 2025 meeting minutes be approved. Commissioner Johnston seconded the motion.
IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
The Executive Director provided an update on Real Estate goal #RE1 and explained that in the next meeting a quarterly update on the strategic goals will be provided. She also provided a government affairs update.
X. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Commissioner Grant provided a legislative overview, an update on the City of Edmonds housing discussion, and referenced he will be joining the AAPA Navigation Committee.
• Commissioner Cass provided an overview of her attendance at the WPPA Port Legislative Day in Olympia.
• Commissioner Killin provided an overview of her attendance at the WPPA Port Legislative Day in Olympia. She also proposed that the Commission request staff to research posting the Port Commission meeting recordings on the website.
• Commissioner Johnston provided an overview of the February 7 SAO audit exit interview as well as his meetings with Bruce Owensby, an Edmonds based planner. He also noted that it would be ideal if a Commissioner could attend the March 3 Edmonds Civic Roundtable meeting where the Marsh history will be discussed. He also provided his notice that effective March 30, 2025 he will be retiring as Port Commissioner.
• Commissioner Preston discussed the insights he received from the meeting with Bruce Owensby and mentioned there would be an Economic Development Committee that he and Commissioner Killin will sit on.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Port Attorney Stephens announced the Port of Edmonds Commission will move into Executive Session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) at 7:20pm and will last 30 minutes. The Executive Session will conclude at 7:50pm and at the conclusion, the Commission will return to the regular Commission meeting and adjourn the meeting with no related announcements or actions taken.
The Commission returned to the regular Commission meeting at 7:50pm and extended the meeting for 10 minutes. The Executive Session will conclude at 8:00pm and at the conclusion, the Commission will return to the regular Commission meeting and adjourn the meeting with no related announcements or actions taken.
The Commission returned to the regular Commission meeting at 8:00pm and adjourned the meeting with no related announcements or actions taken.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm.
Selena Killin,
Port Commission Secretary