Commissioners Orange, LaBrant and Lentz present
CEO Juliana Marler and staff present
Decisions
1. Approve Public Works Contract for Bid 26-02 regarding improvements of Building 2001 (primarily roof repair to take place in 120 work days). Awarded to Pacific Tech Construction of Kelso as the lowest and most responsible bidder. The bid was unanimously approved by the commissioners.
2. Approve Contract with Otak Inc. for Renaissance Trail Segment 5b Design and Consulting Services. The contract was unanimously approved by the commissioners.
Open Forum
1. POV encouraged to use two way meters on rooftop solar installations on warehouses.
2. POV encouraged to create restrictions on warehouse leases to prohibit ICE detention facilities on POV property.
3. POV encouraged to use “safe sitter” language in contract language to promote work sites that are safe and healthy.
CEO report
1. State Audit Review completed 4/13/26 and this is the 17th clean audit for the POV.
2. Environmental Project Updates
A. Stormwater management: POV is in compliance with all benchmark values being at or below the acceptable values of zinc, copper, pH, turbidity and visible oil sheen at all sampling locations for Q1 and Q2 2026. The sampling locations are Terminal 4 stormwater
pond, Terminal 2 biofiltration system and Berth 10.
B. Terminal 4 Floating Treatment Wetlands was recently planted with 1200 native plants to filter water
Workshop on Terminal 1 Update
1. Terminal 1 is a LEED site with best environmental practices and features
2. Plans are coordinated with I5 Bridge Replacement project
3. New dock completion date is approximately 2/27
4. Public market construction 2028-2030 with opening in 2030. Fundraising is well underway and Operation Planning is occurring this year
5. Review of buildings constructed
a. AC hotel completed 2022
b. Lot 1: West 440 with 194 apartment units recently constructed and is opening soon
6. Transient Dock for day use recreational boats built in 1992 and will be redone by 2/27