P.O. Box 1209
Seattle, Washington 98111
www.portseattle.org
206.787.3000

APPROVED MINUTES
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2016
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Port of
Seattle Headquarters, Commission Chambers, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington.
Commissioners Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, and Gregoire were present. Commissioner
Gregoire was absent after 5:54 p.m.

1.   CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 12:10 p.m. by Commissioner Stephanie Bowman.

2.   EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110
The public meeting was immediately recessed to an executive session estimated to last 30 minutes
to discuss two matters relating to ethics allegations, one matter relating to performance on a
publicly bid contract, and two matters relating to litigation and legal risk. Following the executive
session, which lasted approximately 65 minutes, the public meeting reconvened at 1:25 p.m.
Commissioner Bowman led the flag salute.

3.   SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS
3a. Oath of office for newly elected Commissioners and remarks.

The oath of office for Commissioner Felleman was administered publicly by former King County
Councilmember Larry Phillips. The oath of office for Commissioner Gregoire was administered
publicly by her husband, Scott Lindsay. Commissioners Felleman and Gregoire made brief
remarks.

A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online.

3b. Election of officers for 2016.

The following slate of officers for 2016 was moved:
President ??" John Creighton
Vice President ??" Tom Albro
Secretary ??" Stephanie Bowman
Assistant Secretary ??" Courtney Gregoire
Commissioner at Large ??" Fred Felleman




Digital recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available online ??" www.portseattle.org.
PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES                                                          Page 2 of 8
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016

The motion carried by the following vote:
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (5)

A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online.

RECESSED AND RECONVENED
The meeting was recessed at 1:37 p.m. and reconvened at 2:04 p.m., chaired by Commission
President Creighton.

3c. Officer remarks.

Commissioners Bowman, Gregoire, and Creighton offered brief remarks looking back at Commission
accomplishments in 2015 and looking forward to the Commission's expected work in 2016.

A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online.

3d. Announcements.

Commissioner Creighton announced that all Commissioners had signed an annual transparency
code of conduct for 2016, a copy of which is attached as minutes Exhibit A and is available for public
review. Members of the Commission's Audit Committee in 2016 will include Commissioners Albro
(Chair) and Creighton and subject-matter expert Christina Gehrke. More information regarding
Commissioner participation on outside boards and commissions is expected in a few weeks.

A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online.

3e. January 12, 2016, CEO Report.

Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer, reported on federal legislation providing funding for port
customer rebates and the status of Port revenue and expenses. He noted that overall operating
revenue is above budget by about $8.2 million and that operating expenses are $23.3 million below
budget portwide. He announced that the Center Runway opened to air traffic on December 18,
2015, and recognized the efforts of key staff who worked on the project.

A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online.

4.    UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR
[Clerk's Note: Items on the Unanimous Consent Calendar are considered routine and are not
individually discussed. Port Commissioners receive the request documents prior to the meeting
and may remove items from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and vote in accordance
with Commission bylaws.]

4a. Approval of the minutes of the special joint meetings of May 8, May 26, and June 5, 2015.




Minutes of January 12, 2016, proposed for approval on February 23, 2016.
PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES                                                   Page 3 of 8
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016

4b. Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract with an insurance
brokerage firm for the purpose of procuring liability insurance for the Port over a three-
year period with two one-year extension options. The procurement of liability broker
insurance services for the three years plus the two one year renewal options is
estimated at $385,000. The selection of the brokerage firm will utilize a competitive
process.

Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum.

4c. Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute a new collective bargaining
agreement between the Port of Seattle and the International Union of Operating
Engineers, Local 286, covering the period from June 1, 2014, through May 31, 2018, and
affecting 102 Operating Engineer positions.

Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum.

4d. Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to reimburse Mad Anthony's Inc. at Pier 66
for actual costs associated with the 2013 replacement and installation of the
restaurant's hot water and heating systems, not to exceed $797,990 and to accept their
early exercise of the second and final 15-year option to extend.

Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum, summary of hot water and
heating costs, and claim and letter of commitment.

4e. Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to (1) proceed with the Remote Data
Center Business/operations continuity project; (2) authorize the procurement of
required hardware, software, and vendor services; (3) authorize the use of Port staff for
implementation; and (4) authorize the procurement of hardware and software
maintenance, for a total project cost not to exceed $1,200,000 and on-going
maintenance costs estimated at $250,000 over five years.

Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum.

4f. Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute an interlocal agreement
between the Port of Seattle Fire Department and Kent Fire Department Regional Fire
Authority to provide preventive maintenance and repair of Port Fire Department
apparatus for one year with nine additional one-year options for an estimated value of
$3 million (approximately $300,000 per year).

Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides.

The motion for approval of consent items 4a, 4b, 4c, 4d, 4e, and 4f carried by the following
vote:
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman Gregoire (5)

A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online.



Minutes of January 12, 2016, proposed for approval on February 23, 2016.
PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES                                                           Page 4 of 8
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016

5.    PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Public comment was received from the following individual(s):
Jim Kelly, United For Hire, in opposition to a request for proposals for provision of on-
demand transportation services at the Airport (agenda item 6b) and in support of a
managed open model for ground transportation at Sea-Tac.
Mohamed Sufi, driver, Eastside For Hire, regarding rate increases and the need for a fair
ground transportation system.
Amin Shifow, General Manager, Puget Sound Dispatch, regarding the settlement
agreement in agenda item 6a and in opposition to collocation of metered and flat-rate
vehicles at the Airport.
Samatar Guled, Eastside For Hire, regarding the settlement agreement (agenda item 6a)
and the need for customer choice in ground transportation options.
Surinder Minas, Yellow Cab, in opposition to collocation of metered and flat-rate vehicles
at the Airport.
Mohamed Salah, Washington Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Association, regarding the
need for accessible ground transportation services at the Airport.
Haybe Jamaar, Eastside For Hire, regarding Yellow Cab and customer service.
Chester Baldwin, lobbyist, SeaTac Taxi Association, regarding endorsement of taxi cabs
for on-demand services. Mr. Baldwin submitted written materials, which are included
here as minutes Exhibit B and are available for public review.
Amhar Khan, wheelchair-accessible taxi driver, regarding a reputation of discriminatory
behavior by for-hire drivers.
Peter Gishuru, Northwest African Chamber of Commerce, regarding business
opportunities for African immigrants. Mr. Gishuru submitted written materials, which are
included here as minutes Exhibit C and are available for public review.
Wally Balcha, All Day For Hire, regarding opening up ground transportation options at
the Airport for everyone.
Gurcharan S. Dhaliwal, President, Far East Taxi, in support of separate requests for
proposal for metered and flat-rate services.
Dane Rawlings, business representative, International Union of Operating Engineers
Local 286, regarding the union's collective bargaining agreement with the Port and paid
parental leave.
Abdul Yusuf, For Hire, regarding access to the Airport for for-hire drivers and the Port's
settlement agreement with Puget Sound Dispatch.
Sheila Stickel, Puget Sound Dispatch, regarding the Port's audit and settlement
agreement with Puget Sound Dispatch.
Chris Van Dyk, General Manager, Quality Ground, regarding his previous involvement
with Puget Sound Dispatch as well as the proposed settlement agreement. Mr. Van Dyk
submitted written materials, which are included here as minutes Exhibit D and are
available for public review.
Joe Blondo, General Manager, Yellow Cab, regarding emergence of transportation
network companies, the City of Seattle's approach to them, and the need for fairness.
Gurminder Khahlon, Yellow Cab driver, regarding support for use of meters and in
opposition to collocating metered and flat-rate services at the Airport.


Minutes of January 12, 2016, proposed for approval on February 23, 2016.
PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES                                                        Page 5 of 8
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016

Brooke Steger, General Manager, Uber Technologies, regarding transportation network
companies and strategies for reducing carbon emissions. Ms. Steger submitted written
materials, which are included here as minutes Exhibit E and are available for public
review
Abdirahman Elmi, Seattle resident, regarding safety and insurance requirements for
metered cabs and the future ground transportation system at the Airport.
Dawit Tesafaye, Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Association, regarding the request for
proposal for on-demand services and the need for accessible services at the Airport.
Cindi Laws, Lobbyist/Director, Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Association, regarding
accessibility generally at the Airport and the need for better access.
Efrem Mehari, owner, Yellow Cab, regarding differences between metered and flat-rate
ground transportation and customer confusion.
Paul Berendt, STITA, regarding the settlement agreement with Puget Sound Dispatch
and contrasting STITA's business practices with those of Puget Sound Dispatch.
Paul Dhami, owner, STITA, regarding the difficulty in managing both metered and flat-
rate services in the Airport's ground transportation system.
Kirk Safford, Lyft, regarding customer satisfaction, relationships with Lyft at other
airports, and alternatives to reduce carbon emissions.
Alpha Diallo, owner, Yellow Cab, in support of additional metered cabs providing
services to the Airport.
Shahid Khan, Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Association, regarding the unique costs to
operate wheelchair accessible cabs.
Dawn Gearhart, Teamsters Local 117, regarding the need for dignity for the drivers
represented by the Teamsters and abuses associated with drivers working for other
companies.
Omar Alam, driver, Eastside For Hire, in support of separate requests for proposal for
metered and flat-rate services at the Airport.
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online.
6.    DIVISION, CORPORATE, AND COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS
6a. Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute a Settlement Agreement and
First Amendment to Concession Agreement, both with Puget Sound Dispatch LLC
related to its operation of outbound, on-demand taxi operations at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport.
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum, a concession agreement
amendment, and a settlement agreement.
Presenter(s): Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations, and Paul Bintinger, Senior Port Counsel.
The circumstances surrounding the settlement agreement and the methodology for deteriming the
settlement amount were presented. Commissioners requested clarification and information about
future steps to prevent under-reporting of revenue. There was a discussion of whether there is
cause to assert default on the part of Puget Sound Dispatch. Commissioners discussed at length
the revenue calculations upon which the settlement agreement was derived and whether the
services of a forensic accounting firm were needed to establish the correct settlement amount.


Minutes of January 12, 2016, proposed for approval on February 23, 2016.
PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES                                                         Page 6 of 8
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016

Discussion included issues associated with methodologies for counting on-demand trips and
implications for future ground transportation models.

Without objection, the question was divided in two: (1) acceptance of the settlement
agreement and (2) amendment of the concession agreement.

Question 1
The motion to accept the settlement agreement, as amended to include cost of capital
recovery or five percent interest, whichever is greater, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (5)

Question 2
The motion to amend the concession agreement, as amended to remove Section 2,
Revisions of Revenue to the Port, entirely and replace it with language that would stipulate
the kind of data to be provided from which to calculate the revenue owed under the existing
agreement, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (5)

A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online.

6b. Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract for on-demand
metered and flat-rate for-hire transportation services at Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport.

Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides.

Presenter(s): Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations, and Jeff Hoevet, Senior Manager Airport
Operations, Landside.

A three-tiered framework for addressing management of ground transportation services at the
Airport was presented. The approach proposed would include a request for proposals (RFP) for a
combined contract to manage on-demand metered and flat-rate services, implementation of month-
to-month operating agreements with transportation network companies, and a subsequent request
for proposals for an on-demand limousine contract. Key terms were discussed. Commissioners
stressed the need for the RFP to provide an opportunity for creative solutions to emissions
reduction and emphasize measurable objectives. Clarifications requested included information on
the effect on the proposal of King County's on-demand regulatory structure and the methodology
for monitoring insurance compliance. Achievement of green fleet goals by requiring all vehicles to
use alternate fuel or achieve a mile-per-gallon standard versus the use of fleetwide equivalencies
was discussed. Commissioners expressed interest in protecting the livelihoods of individual cab
drivers while pursuing environmental goals. The role of increased public transit to alleviate traffic
congestion and reduce emissions was highlighted.




Minutes of January 12, 2016, proposed for approval on February 23, 2016.
PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES                                                     Page 7 of 8
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016

The motion for approval of agenda item 6b carried by the following vote:
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (5)
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online.
RECESSED AND RECONVENED
The meeting was recessed at 5:30 p.m. and reconvened at 5:41 p.m., chaired by Commissioner
Creighton.

6c. Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to (1) proceed with the Vessel Moorage
System project; (2) authorize the procurement of required hardware, software, and
vendor services; (3) authorize the use of Port staff for implementation; and (4) authorize
the procurement of vendors services for maintenance, for a total project cost not to
exceed $550,000 and maintenance costs estimated at $200,000 over five years.
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum.

Presenter(s): Lindsay Pulsifer, Managing Director, Maritime Division, and Peter Garlock, Chief
Information Officer.

Commission direction included the need for realistic estimates when budgeting contingency
funding and the need to manage scope creep over the life of the project. It was reported that the
system would not include assets managed by the Northwest Seaport Alliance.

The motion for approval of agenda item 6c carried by the following vote:
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (5)
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online.
Commissioner Gregoire was absent after 5:54 p.m.

6d. Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to advertise, award, and execute a major
public works contract for the C60 Interim Baggage Handling System Project at Seattle-
Tacoma International Airport in the amount of $9,823,000 (CIP #C800825).
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides.

Presenter(s): David Soike, Director, Aviation Facilities and Capital Program, and Stuart Mathews,
General Manager, Aviation Maintenance.

The motion for approval of agenda item 6d carried by the following vote:
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman (4)
Absent for the vote: Gregoire

A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online.




Minutes of January 12, 2016, proposed for approval on February 23, 2016.
PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES                                                          Page 8 of 8
TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, 2016

6e. Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to advertise for construction bids, execute
a public work construction contract, and fund the construction phase for the Terminal
102 Harbor Marina Corporate Center Roof and Heating, Ventilation, and Air
Conditioning Units Replacement Project for an estimated cost of $5,728,000, bringing
the current authorization for this project to $6,200,000 for a total estimated project cost
of $6,200,000 (CIP #C800196).

Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum, building map, and HVAC
diagram.

Presenter(s): Dave McFadden, Managing Director, Economic Development, and Tim Leonard,
Capital Project Manager, Seaport Project Management.

The motion for approval of agenda item 6e carried by the following vote:
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman (4)
Absent for the vote: Gregoire

A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online.

7.    STAFF BRIEFINGS

Without objection, agenda items 7a and 7b were laid on the table for future consideration.

8.    ADDITIONAL NEW BUSINESS
CEO Fick previewed a coming action request related to narrow-body airline gates at the South
Satellite. He also noted a coming presentation by the Office of Strategic Initiatives related to long-
range planning and continuous process improvement efforts.

A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online.

9.    ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

Stephanie Bowman
Secretary

Minutes approved: February 23, 2016.




Minutes of January 12, 2016, proposed for approval on February 23, 2016.