27 Mar Commission Meeting Minutes 3-11-24
PORT COMMISSION OF THE PORT OF EDMONDS MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING
(Zoom—Hybrid Meeting) March 11, 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 PRESTON SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments.
V. CONSENT AGENDA
COMMISSIONER CASS MOVED THAT THE CONSENT AGENDA BE APPROVED TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF FEBRUARY 26, 2024 MEETING MINUTES
B. APPROVAL OF PAYMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $341,906.21
COMMISSIONER KILLIN SECONDED THE MOTION, WHICH CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
VI. POSSIBLE ACTION
There were no action items on the agenda.
VII. INFORMATION
There were no information items on the agenda.
VIII. CITY OF EDMONDS AND TOWN OF WOODWAY REPORTS
City of Edmonds, Councilmember Will Chen gave updates on the City of Edmonds DADU discussions and the Highway 99 revitalization project.
Town of Woodway, Councilmember John Brock gave an update on Point Wells annexing into the Town of Woodway.
IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director, Angela Harris reminded the commissioners of the PDC filing deadline. She also provided an update on the AAPA conference planning.
X. COMMISSIONER’S COMMENTS AND COMMITTEE REPORTS
• Commissioner Cass explained that she is attending a pre-brief meeting with the City of Edmonds on the Unocal property discussions with the governor’s policy team. She also noted that Representative Larsen will receive the Port Person of the Year award at the upcoming AAPA conference.
• Commissioner Killin thanked staff for the great job getting the Administration Office moved to our new address at 471 Admiral Way and for keeping things running smoothly through the transition.
• Commissioner Grant gave brief updates on the legislative session. He also gave an overview of the recent Edmonds Civic Roundtable forum on housing.
• Commissioner Preston mentioned that he will be attending the EASC Legislative Update Session on Tuesday.
• Commissioner Johnston stated that he’s looking forward to the AAPA conference next week.
XI. WORKSHOP
2nd Strategic Plan Workshop led by Helmsman Strategic
Helmsman Strategic provided a walkthrough of the first draft of the Port of Edmonds Strategic Plan. The plan is meant to span 6 years. The plan includes an introduction to the Port, a letter to the community, the mission statement and two initiatives – the “Community Partnering” initiative and the “Sustainable Operating” initiative. The plan outlines seven goals for 2024, six additional goals between 2025 and 2030, and an emphasis on financial goals in 2025 and 2026.
XII. ADJOURNMENT
The Commission meeting was adjourned at 8:15pm.
Janelle Cass,
Port Commission Secretary