February 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting

1. Call to Order

2. Roll Call

3. Recognize guests and receive public comments pertaining to items on this Notice only (limit 3 minutes each)

4. Consent Agenda Items for Collective Action.  The Port Commissioners have been furnished with supporting documentation and staff's recommendation for each of the following items.  Unless an item is requested to be considered separately in the regular agenda by any Commissioner, all Consent Agenda items will be approved, in accordance with the respective staff recommendations, by one vote without being discussed separately unless a Port Commissioner requests otherwise. 

4.A. Consider approval of Minutes of January 14, 2026 Regular Meeting

4.B. Consider approval and ratification of investments, including certificates of deposit and other government -backed securities

4.C. Consider payment of invoices

4.D. Consider acceptance of proposals for Health, Dental and Vision Insurances effective March 1, 2026 (United Health Care)

4.E. Consider approval of Change Order #1 in the amount of $-6,332.48 and additional 4 contract days for the 246 7^th St. Building Renovation Project (SETEX Construction)
 

4.F. Consider approval of Change Order #1 for Work Authorization #6 in the amount of $7,135.00 for additional engineering services at the 246 7^th St. Building Renovation Project (Sigma Engineers)
 

5. Consider approval of Resolution related to review of Investment Policy and Strategy 

6. Consideration and Adoption of "A Resolution Expressing Official Intent to Reimburse Certain Expenditures Related to Port Improvement Projects from Tax-Exempt Obligations to be Issued by the Port."

7. Consideration and Adoption of "A Resolution Authorizing Preliminary Actions to Facilitate the Issuance of Revenue Bonds by the Port."

8. Consider initiating Bond Sales and Reimbursement Policy (Hilltop Securities, Inc.)

9. Staff Reports

9.A. Engineering Report on Port projects

9.B. Report on Community Outreach, Public Affairs and Contractors Assistance Program for Local, Veteran, Minority and Women-owned business enterprises

10. Consider acceptance of proposal for Professional Engineering and Construction Management Services for 21.9-Acre Multi-Modal Laydown Yard Project (RAISE 2022)

11. Consider acceptance of architectural statements of qualifications received by staff on February 13, 2026, for the 501 Houston Avenue Building Renovation Project (RAISE 2022)

12. Consider approval of recommendation of engineer to begin negotiating an Agreement for Architectural and Construction Management Services for the 501 Houston Avenue Building Renovation Project (RAISE 2022)

13. Consider authorizing issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) for waste disposal services

14. Consider approval of renewal of Agreement for Line Handling Services (Sabine Ship Services, Inc.)

15. Discuss any items not on agenda without taking action thereon

16. Executive Session to discuss matters pertaining to personnel, real property, economic development negotiations, security matters and litigation. Action may be taken on any and all items discussed in Executive Session upon return to Open Meeting regarding:

16.A. Personnel (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.074)

16.B. Real Property (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.072)

16.B.1. Discuss potential purchases of real property in Navigation District

16.B.2. Discuss potential leases of real property in Navigation District

16.C. Conduct deliberations regarding economic development negotiations pertaining to (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.086):

16.C.1. Liquids Terminal Facilities 

16.C.2. Marine Terminal and Inland Storage Area Project

16.C.3. Wood Pellets Storage and Loading Facilities 

16.D. Security Matters (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.076)

16.E. Litigation (GOV'T. CODE SEC. 551.071)

16.E.1. POPA adv. ORION Construction, LLC

17. Return to Open Meeting 

18. Consider approval of Professional Services Agreement (Rebecca R. Underhill, CPA)

19. Discuss status of legislative matters

20. Adjourn