Commissioners Burkman, LaBrant and Orange present
CEO Juliana Marler and staff present
Decisions
1. Approve Resolution 7-2025: Investment Policy
This supports the goal of financial stability for the Port. The investment policy has been updated in accordance with the WA Public Association Treasurers model policy and that group has certified the policy. The resolution was unanimously approved by the commissioners.
2. Approve Resolution 8-2025: Sell and Convey Port Property
The CEO can authorize to sell Port property up to $23K (up from $22K previously). The resolution was unanimously approved by the commissioners.
3. Approve Change Order for Public Works Contract 25-26
Building 3103 (administrative offices) is being renovated as part of the 20 year maintenance plan. During the work dry rot was found in the exterior of the building and the building will require a new exterior. This will cost an additional $439K. The change order was unanimously approved the commissioners.
4. Approve Public Works Contract for Bid 25-82 for Berth Repairs
The berths are inspected annually as part of the 20 year rolling maintenance plan. Repairs are required and several bid were submitted. A bid for $482K was accepted as the lowest responsible bid. The bid was unanimously approved the commissioners.
5. Approve 2026 CEO Compensation
The 2026 compensation for the CEO will be $311,329 in 2026. An additional monthly automobile business allowance is $500. This compensation was unanimously approved by the commissioners.
Other business
2025 Community Fund Update: The Ke Kukui Foundation and 4 days of Aloha received a second consecutive grant from the POV. The goal of the Foundation is to preserve and share Hawaiian culture. The 4 days of Aloha had a strong local economic impact with over 12K attendees and an estimated $1.7M in visitor spending for overnight accommodations.
Open Forum: Three community members expressed concerns about the proposed development of Parcel 7 which is 50 acres zoned for light industrial use. Four warehouse buildings are planned. Concerns raised include requests for a 40+ comment period, a community forum, and information about traffic impact as well as emissions impact.
CEO report
1. WSUV students in the department of Digital Technology and Culture presented the results of a senior seminar project to inform the public about Terminal 1. The students worked with the external affairs team of the POV. They developed several methods including a YouTube video about 6 moments in the history of Vancouver and one in the future (Terminal 1) and 7 cellphone based interactive vignettes along Rotary Walkway.
2. Project updates: The T1 dock replacement project is 43% complete. Also the 2025 Maintenance Dredging project is complete.