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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 11, 2016 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, October 11, 2016, at Port of
Seattle Headquarters, Commission Chambers, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington.
Commissioners Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, and Gregoire were present. 
1.   CALL TO ORDER 
The meeting was called to order at 12:37 p.m. by Commission President John Creighton. 
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 one matter relating to litigation and legal risk. Following the executive session, which
lasted approximately 45 minutes, the public meeting reconvened at 1:26 p.m. Commissioner
Creighton led the flag salute. 
3.   SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 
3a.  October 11, 2016, CEO Report. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
As noted on the agenda, the Commission advanced to consideration of  
5.   PUBLIC TESTIMONY 
Public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
Kent and Mirabella Palosaari, residents of SeaTac, regarding the Flight Corridor Safety
Program. 
Barbara McMichael, resident of SeaTac, regarding the Flight Corridor Safety Program. 
Dave Upthegrove, Councilmember, King County Council, regarding the Flight Corridor
Safety Program. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
The Commission returned to consideration of  
3b.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute Economic Development
Partnership Program contracts with the cities of Bothell, Burien, Carnation, Covington,
Enumclaw, Kent, Maple Valley, Mercer Island, Milton, Newcastle, Renton, Sammamish,

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SeaTac, Tukwila, and Woodinville to implement local economic development initiatives
for a total amount not to exceed $411,170 as detailed below. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Susan Chamberlain, Economic Development Coordinator; James Henderson,
Economic Development Director, City of Bellevue; and Ben Wolters, Economic and Community
Development Director, City of Kent. 
The local economic development opportunities facilitated by the grant program were described,
particularly in the cities of Kent and Bellevue. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 3b 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. 
Without objection, the Commission advanced to consideration of  
6d.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to award and execute a major public
works construction contract for the Flight Corridor Safety Program Phase I project with
the lowest responsible bidder, notwithstanding the low bid exceeding the engineer's
estimate by more than 10 percent. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum. 
Presenter(s): Clare Gallagher, Senior Director, Public Affairs; Ralph Wessels, Capital Project
Manager, Aviation Project Management Group; and Mark Coates, Senior Manager Airport
Operations. 
In light of public testimony offered earlier in the meeting, Commissioners requested clarifications
about tree removal and replanting as planned in the three phases of the Flight Corridor Safety
Program. They discussed the transition of administering the program to the Port from the Federal
Aviation Administration, time constraints for compliance, the change in methodology and increase
in the number of trees identified for removal, the environmental review and issuance of a mitigated
determination of non-significance for the project, replanting ratios proposed, and considerations for
disruption of environmentally sensitive areas. 
Commissioners provided direction regarding further community engagement on this topic. 
Without objection, agenda item 6d was laid on the table. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 


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The Commission returned to consideration of  
3c.  Waterfront Panorama: Public Investments Shaping the City Center Waterfront. 
Presentation document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and
draft schedule. 
Presenter(s): Geraldine Poor, Manager, Regional Transportation, Public Affairs; Linea Laird,
Assistant Secretary and Chief Engineer, Engineering and Regional Operations, Washington State 
Department of Transportation (WSDOT); Joe Hedges, Program Administrator, Alaskan Way
Viaduct Replacement Program; Nicole McIntosh, Director of Terminal Engineering, Washington
State Ferries; Marshall Foster, Director, City of Seattle Office of the Waterfront; and Heidi Hughes,
Executive Director, Friends of Waterfront Seattle. 
The Commissioners received a presentation describing progress on plans and current work to
revitalize the Seattle waterfront in concert with completion of the SR-99 bored tunnel and removal
of the Alaskan Way Viaduct. The Port's contributions to the project along with other funding
partners were acknowledged. Changes to the grid of surface streets, revisions to the Colman Dock
ferry terminal, management of transit congestion in the transportation hub near Colman Dock and
Pioneer Square, development of public amenities and establishment of additional east/west
connections to the waterfront, and features of fish habitat and environmental mitigation in the plan
were described. The funding partnership, including attraction of private investment, was presented.
It was reported that a revised Alaskan Way is expected to open in the second half of 2021. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
4.   UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR  None. 
6.   DIVISION, CORPORATE, AND COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 
6a.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute contracts, develop design
alternatives and documents, conduct environmental reviews, and apply for permits for the
modernization of the faade of the Paul Schell Center at Pier 66 and the interior of Bell
Harbor International Conference Center for a combined estimated cost of $2.5 million. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Michael McLaughlin, Director, Cruise & Maritime Operations; Susie Archuleta, Real
Estate Property Manager; Brian Flaherty, Columbia Hospitality; and Ralph Graves, Director,
Capital Development. 
A presentation on this subject was considered previously on August 23, 2016. 
Commissioners encouraged outreach to the City of Seattle regarding the design of facility
improvements. There was a discussion of dividing the interior and exterior projects and pursuing
engagement with the Seattle Waterfront partners. It was reported that the initial funding source for

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the improvements would be the tax levy, and that revenue from operation of the facility would be
returned to the tax levy fund. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 6a 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 (1) authorize funding; (2) execute a
consulting contract for an estimated value of $1,100,000; and (3) advertise, bid, award,
and execute job order contract(s) for single-family residential sound insulation. The
amount of funding authorization for this request is $14,535,000. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Stan Shepherd, Manager Aviation Noise Programs. General Counsel Craig Watson,
Senior Director of Environment and Sustainability Elizabeth Leavitt, and Capital Development
Director Ralph Graves also participated in the presentation. 
Commissioners requested clarifications about the avigation easements obtained in exchange for
sound insulation under the program. The additional energy conservation aspects of the project
were discussed. Commissioners asked for clarification about faulty window installations and
homeowner recourse when installing companies go out of business. The number of homeowners
left who are eligible to participate in the program was described as approximately 123 within the
new noise mitigation boundary. Outreach efforts to homeowners were described. The concept of a
particulate matter impact study on Airport communities was discussed. 
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. 
6c.  Authorization to add all of the balance of the International Arrivals Facility (IAF) Phase 2
scope to the current Phase 1 project. The total estimated cost of this added scope is
$11,000,000, which will increase the total budget for IAF from $649,365,000 to $660,365,000.
Also request Commission authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute needed
contract amendments and change orders as required to execute this scope. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Ralph Graves, Senior Director, Capital Development, and David Brush, IAF
Program Leader. 
The request to accelerate Phase 2 of the IAF project was described, and the elements of this
phase were summarized. 

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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. 
Agenda item 6d was considered previously, and the Commission advanced to consideration of  
7.   STAFF BRIEFINGS 
7a.  Airport Security (Checkpoint) Queue Management Wait Time Briefing. 
Presentation document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Wendy Reiter, Director, Aviation Security, and Daniel Zenk, Senior Manager, Airport
Operations. 
Commissioners received an update on the progress of temporary measures to alleviate congestion
and improve wait times at security checkpoints. The impacts of the use of the Port's contractor
were presented. Commissioners asked for additional information about pre-clearance programs
and other opportunities to speed up Airport checkpoints. The role of Transportation Security
Administration canine units was explained. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
8.   ADDITIONAL NEW BUSINESS 
CEO Fick previewed items on the agenda for consideration on October 25. 
9.   ADJOURNMENT 
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 5:16 p.m. 
Stephanie Bowman 
Secretary 
Minutes approved: November 8, 2016. 





Minutes of October 11, 2016, proposed for approval on November 8, 2016.