March 9, 2026 Commission Meeting: 4:00 PM
- Meeting Packet
- Meeting Link
- Meeting Minutes (posted after approved)
AGENDA
A. Call to Order
B. Approval of Agenda
Attachment: Agenda
C. Executive Director Report
D. Public Comment
This public comment period is the opportunity for public input on the agenda items on this event’s agenda, in addition to an opportunity for public comment on any other port business. Individual public comments are limited to 3 minutes per person.
NOTE: Guidelines for public comment can be found in the Commission Rules in Resolution 2026-02 Article VI.
- Comments should be directed to Commission: Comments should be directed to the Commission as a whole and should not include comments about individual Port staff or members of the public.
- Courtesy: All speakers (members of the public, Port staff, and Commissioners) shall be courteous in language and demeanor and shall confine remarks to those facts that are germane and relevant to the question or issue under discussion.
E. Commission Response to Public Comment / Follow-Up to Public Comment
F. Partner Spotlight: Evergreen Coast Regional Partnership
G. Consent Calendar
1. Bills and Vouchers for February 2026
Warrant over $200,000.00:
Warrant for $831,586.00 to Tucci & Sons for Runway 17-25 Pavement Rehabilitation and Electrical Improvements
Attachment: February 2026 Bills and Vouchers
2. Policy Approvals:
a. Draft 0111 Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace
Attachment: Draft Policy 0111
b. Draft 0201 Hiring Appointment
Attachment: Draft Policy 0201
c. Draft 0402 Work Periods
Attachment: Draft Policy 0402
d. Draft 0708 Artificial Intelligence
Attachment: Draft Policy 0708
e. Draft 1405 Patches and Updates
Attachment: Draft Policy 1405
3. Minutes:
October 14, 2025: attachment
October 20, 2025: attachment
October 27, 2025: attachment
November 10, 2025: attachment
December 8, 2025: attachment
H. Action Calendar
1. None
I. Action/Other Calendar
1. Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) Maritime Base Coalition MOU
Attachment: Cover Memo
Attachment: Charter
Attachment: Scope of Work
Attachment: Memorandum of Understanding
J. Advisory Calendar
1. Nonprofit Policy
Attachment: Cover Memo
Attachment: Draft Policy
2. Deschutes Estuary Restoration Briefing
Attachment: Cover Memo
K. Commissioner Reports
L. Additional Public Comment
This time is devoted to individuals who could not arrive at or register for the meeting earlier. Public comment at this time is for those members of the public who did not submit public comment previously during the current meeting.
M. Other Business
1. None
N. Meeting Announcements
O. Adjourn
*Attendance and Public Comment Hybrid Meeting Information
Attend Remote or In-Person
The public are welcome to attend the meeting in person, or may view or listen to the meeting using one of the following platforms:
In-Person: 626 Columbia Street NW, Olympia
Olympics Room, Suite 1-B
Zoom: Go to http://www.zoom.us/join
and enter the Webinar ID 812 5891 5669 and Passcode 489322.
Instructions and access details (a link to the meeting) will be emailed
to you once a short registration form is complete. (Check Spam or
Junk folder and move Zoom link email to your Inbox to view/access
link.)
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@portofolympia1922
Phone: Call (253) 215-8782, listen for the prompts
and enter Webinar ID 812 5891 5669 and Passcode 489322
Verbal Public Comment
Those wishing to provide verbal public comment may do so in-person or by Zoom:
In-Person: Use the sign-up sheet located at the meeting location.
Zoom: Must pre-register using the following Zoom link no later than
five (5) minutes after the meeting has commenced:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wJgYHKPMRrycoBn4iKvxTQ
Instructions and access details (a link to the meeting) will be emailed
to you once registration is complete. (Check Spam or Junk folder and
move Zoom link email to your Inbox to view/access link.) Registration
for remote verbal public comment closes six (6) minutes after the meeting has commenced.
Written Public Comment
Written public comment may be submitted to commissioncoordinator@portolympia.com by 12:00 p.m. on the date of the meeting. All written comments will be compiled and sent to the Commissioners prior to the meeting.
