7a Neighbors Advisory report
Item No. 7a_attach Meeting Date: July 10, 2018 Terminal 91 Neighbors Advisory Committee Annual Report 2016 & 2017 The Terminal 91 Neighbors Advisory Committee (NAC) is pleased to provide the Port of Seattle Commission with this report of its activities for 2016 and 2017. Composition of NAC NAC community representation is comprised of eight voting members, four from each Magnolia and four from Queen Anne. Each community council also has members who serve as alternates. As of December 2017, following are the representatives serving each community: Magnolia Community Council Queen Anne Community Council Bruce Carter Ellen Monrad, Chair Tom Tanner Glenn Avery Stephanie MacKeen Don Harper Fred Rapaport Jim Smith Janis Traven, Alternate Charles Bookman, Alternate Lynn Hogan, Alternate Following are other members of the Magnolia and Queen Anne Communities that attended NAC meetings (former council members are denoted by CM). Magnolia Community Council Queen Anne Community Council Nancy Bainbridge Rogers - CM Erik Smith Moira Delaney Denny Bird John Kriese served as NAC Chair through the first half of 2017. His service was provided through 501 Commons, a non-profit organization. In June 2017 Bill Winkelman replaced John Kriese as NAC Chair and is presenting this report. His service is also provided through 501 Commons. Pam Xander and Silvia Hendricksen of SoundEarth Strategies, Inc., prepared summaries of each NAC meeting. Rosie Courtney is the primary Port representative and staff support for NAC. Additional Port staff that attended one or more meetings in 2016 and 2017 are: Marie Ellingson, Joseph Gellings, Kelli Goodwin, Kathy Goodman, Roy Kuroiwa, Kenny Lyles, Mark Longridge, Mike McLaughlin, Dave McFadden, Ed Paskovskis, Geri Poor, Lindsay Pulsifer, Jeffrey Utterback, Lily Ninburg, Russ Read, Tom Tanaka, Lindsay Wolpa, Mick Shultz, and Stephanie Jones Stebbins. Meetings NAC generally met monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. The principal activity was dialog among NAC members and between NAC and Port staff regarding Terminal 91 including the North Bay area. NAC also discussed issues geographically adjacent, or outside NAC's purview, that could affect Port operations within the NAC area. Staff participation included briefings, updates, and responses to NAC questions and concerns. Detailed summaries of each meeting are available in the Minutes posted at http://www.portseattle.org/Supporting-Our-Community/Community- Engagement/Pages/NAC.aspx. General Value of NAC The Magnolia Community Council and the Queen Anne Community Council affirm that NAC has a constructive and positive value to both the Port and neighboring communities. Participants all view the committee and its meetings to be informative, cooperative, and a desirable forum for discussion and consensus building. The underlying Short Fill Redevelopment Agreement (NAC Agreement) has proven effective for its purposes to date. Lindsay Pulsifer's (former Maritime Division Managing Director) active participation in NAC meetings has also much appreciated. The NAC is pleased that new Maritime Division Managing Director Stephanie Jones Stebbins attended meetings in the last quarter of 2017. Ongoing Issues for NAC During 2016 and 2017 the issues below were the most significant to NAC. 1. Traffic. Updates on cruise activity and resulting traffic at T-91 and related side streets. 2. T-91 Development. Port plans for the economic development of T-91 and the uplands on the West side of the Magnolia Bridge. 3. Noise and Light. Noise and light issues arising from tenant activity at T-90 and T-91. 4. Lighting Replacement. Issues arising from the installation of new lights on T-90 and T-91 and the resulting glare. A NAC subgroup was formed to meet with Port personnel on this issue. 5. Traffic Study. Discussing details of the Traffic Study mandated by the NAC agreement; the Port changed the traffic consultant for the 2016 traffic study to the Transpo group. 6. Bike Trail. Discussions regarding changes to the existing Port bike path in the vicinity of T-90 and T-91. 7. Building 50. The demolition of Building 50 (Northwest Harvest building). 8. Stadium. Discussions regarding the location of the new stadium. NAC supported The Port's preference for not locating it in SODO. 9. Other Topics. See minutes for details. a. Expedia re-location to the former Amgen facility. b. King County CSO construction details. c. The newly formed Seaport Alliance between the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma. d. Tank Farm cleanup activities. e. Magnolia Bridge replacement planning. f. Reorganization of the Seaport and Real Estate Divisions of the Port of Seattle. g. Planning for Fishermen's Terminal. Of Specific Interest to the Commissioners. NAC community members urge the Commissioners to continue to engage with City of Seattle leaders and to advocate for a more holistic approach in the city's planning activities. Planning for the Ballard Interbay area should include potential impacts on Terminal 91 and traffic flow on adjacent streets. The continuing viability and replacement of the Magnolia Bridge is of importance. Other Matters We invite each and all Commissioners to attend a NAC meeting at your convenience. Meetings are usually on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 PM in the Port's third floor east conference room. NAC thanks the Port Commissioners for the opportunity to provide this report on behalf of the Magnolia and Queen Anne communities. We will be happy to respond to any questions or concerns you might have.
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