PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 
COMMISSION AGENDA                      Item No.         7c 
STAFF BRIEFING                Date of Meeting       September 24, 2013 

DATE:      September 16, 2013 
TO:         Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:     George England, Program Leader, Aviation Project Management Group 
Michael Ehl, Director, Aviation Operations 
Dave Soike, Director, Aviation Facilities and Capital Programs 
SUBJECT:   2013 Second Quarter Update on the Airport's NorthSTAR Program 

SYNOPSIS 
The NorthSTAR program is an outcome of the Airport Terminal Realignment Project in
which Alaska Air Group (AAG) will be the only airline operating out of the North
Satellite. AAG's goal is to consolidate the operations of Alaska Airlines and Horizon
Airlines  into  the  north  end  of  the  terminal  facilities.  The  Port  and  AAG  jointly
determined that the overall scope of the NorthSTAR program would include five 
renovation projects whose total cost is estimated to be $315.6 million. The program,
which is a collaborative effort of Port and Alaska Air Group, is scheduled for completion
in 2018. This briefing addresses progress through June 30, 2013. 
The initial scope of the program was defined in a conceptual study prepared by AAG and
its consultant. Working with this conceptual study, the Port and AAG are refining the
scope to meet the long-term goals of the Port and AAG. In some cases, scope and budget
from other parallel capital projects will be incorporated into the NorthSTAR program to 
ensure the compatibility of design and the efficiencies of construction. The development
of the NorthSTAR program coincides with AAG's corporate rebranding efforts,long-
term marketing goals, and AAG's goal of enhancing its customers' "curb to seat"
experience by melding building improvements and airline services into an end product
that creates a "hassle-free" and user-friendly airport environment. 
BACKGROUND 
The NorthSTAR program consists of five capital projects: 
1.  CIP C800544 NorthSTAR Program 
This umbrella project is comprised of cost estimating, cost controls, scheduling and
overall management support for the four capital renovation projects within the
NorthSTAR program.

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Metrics 
Approach: 
Construction plans developed for each project will mitigate operational
impacts to the maximum extent possible and create the baseline from 
which performance metrics are measured. 
Port, AAG and concessionaires will collaborate  on plans  and fully
understand all operational impacts. 
Reporting will identify challenges Port, AAG and concessions face in
balancing scope, schedule, budget, facility availability, and operational
impacts. 
Metrics will continually evolve as design and construction progress. 
Metrics Hypothetical Examples: 
At the program and project levels progress metrics will be presented as
actual  versus  forecasted  for:  cash  flows,  budgets,  schedules  and
contingencies. 
For NSAT and Concourse C Vertical Circulation projects, metrics will be
presented as actuals versus anticipated or planned and may include the
following: 
o  Gate closures, turns per gate, off gate parking and tow on and off
gates. 
For concessions,  metrics may include square footage (actual versus
planned) and revenues (actuals versus forecast). 
For the Refurbish Baggage System, metrics will be reported as actual
versus forecast for system shutdowns, delays or speed. 
Accomplishments 
Developed tri-taxilane options. 
Continued monthly Program Status Reviews with AAG attendance. 
Held initial NorthSTAR program art program meeting, with an emphasis of
developing an art plan and the North Satellite. 
Presented NorthSTAR program overview to Building & Trades groups. 
Advertised request for qualifications pertaining to construction management
services. 
Advertised request for qualifications pertaining to commissioning services. 
Updated NorthSTAR program communications plan for use by Port and AAG
staff. 
Completed first quarter Commission briefing. 
Presented the NorthSTAR program to the May 15, 2013, AAAC meeting. 
Progress 
Port and AAG definition of the "Northwest Sense of Place" are in alignment and
are being used in the development of NorthSTAR projects.

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Continuing refinements to executive decision matrix and organizational chart to
reflect changes in staff and responsibilities for AAG. 
Refining process to capture aeronautical vs. non-aeronautical scope transfers as
part of budget reporting. 
Investigating greater utilization  of SharePoint as platform for program-wide
action item register. 
Risks 
Communication and coordination between multiple teams, stakeholders and
people. 
Assure baseline schedule concurrence of all stakeholders. 
Issues 
Further refinements to Program/Project specific performance metrics per request
from Commission. 
Estimated Budget:                  $16,300,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:       September 2018 
2.  CIP C800556 NS North Satellite (NSAT) Renovation & NSTS Lobbies 
This project includes the renovation of the North Satellite and the satellite transit
system (STS) north loop stations at the Main Terminal, Concourse C, and the North
Satellite. While the renovation of the STS station lobbies is relatively minor in scope, 
the renovation of the NSAT includes the removal of all regulated materials, the
seismic reinforcement of the NSAT, the replacement of all infrastructure systems
within NSAT, the addition of a rooftop structure for Alaska Airlines' Board Room,
the rebuilding of the NSAT concourse level interior, and the renovation of non-public
support spaces on the ramp and STS levels. The NSAT scope will also incorporate
sustainable  building  elements  and  the  data/communications  infrastructure  to
accommodate the anticipated needs of the Port, AAG and the travelling public. 
Accomplishments 
Construction schedules developed to reflect impact of 2, 3 and 4 phase options,
including possible expansion of NSAT. 
Developed and sent to AAG for its review and comment the final gate utilization
study to accommodate AAG's projected growth. 
Commenced existing facility Level of Service study, to be used as a benchmark
for future design options. 
Executed design consultant amendments pertaining to staff changes and the
possible expansion of the North Satellite. 
Received Commission authorization to transfer funds from Vertical Circulation
program into North Satellite renovation. 
Held 11 conceptual design workshops during the week of April 8.

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Held Port and AAG sustainable design meetings to discuss several ways in which
sustainable design features can be incorporated into NSAT. 
Updated the project schedule to reflect continuing refinement of the facility
program pertaining to gate utilization and the Airport-wide concessions master
plan. 
Completed a trip to Minneapolis Airport to evaluate its integration of concessions
into gate hold rooms. 
Held the AAG "Northwest Sense of Place" Workshop, which in conjunction with
Port workshop results will be used to establish the North Satellite design
philosophy. 
In Progress 
Design team is continuing to conduct on-site investigation of existing building
conditions. 
Continuing to develop and review construction gate phasing options with AAG. 
Continuing to refine decision making tools and criteria to be used to evaluate the
conceptual design options being developed. 
Developing and evaluating potential ways to redefine traditional gate hold rooms
in response to innovative ways to process passengers and integrate concessions
and hold room lease areas. 
Risks 
May not be able to close five gates during construction due to AAG gate
utilization requirements and the availability of gates Airport-wide, resulting in
more than two phases, and an extension of the construction schedule. 
The existing electrical capacity may be insufficient to support the proposed NSAT
improvements, thereby requiring a new electrical substation to be built. 
Level of Service (IATA) rating for passengers may be lower than what either Port
or AAG would deem acceptable. 
Issues 
Construction phasing options require coordination with AAG 2017   2022
projected gate operations. 
Procurement strategy for long-lead procurement items must be developed. 
Estimated Budget:                 $206,546,357 
Scheduled Project Completion:     September 2018 
3.  CIP C800547 NS Concourse C Vertical Circulation 
This project will provide new vertical circulation cores for improved vertical
circulation between the concourse and the ground levels for Alaska Airlines/Horizon
Air customers at three locations on Concourse C: Gates C2, C10/C12, and C14. This

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work will provide covered, non-temperature controlled sloped walkways with
elevator(s) between concourse and ground levels. The vertical circulation cores will
consist of a light roof structure with glazed side panels to protect passengers from the
weather and new door openings from the concourse to the vertical circulation cores.
This project will improve passenger circulation to the aircraft from concourse to
ground level on Concourse C for Horizon Air passengers. 
Accomplishments 
Developed walkway configuration at Gate C10/12 to avoid conflict with existing
grease interceptor and underground utilities. 
Addressed AV/Maintenance and Fire Department concerns regarding access to
terminal exterior due to close proximity walkways. 
Received concurrence from Architectural Review Committee for translucent
roofing material that provides increased levels of natural light. 
Performed ramp lighting study. Conclusion is the new walkways do not impact
ramp lighting with minimal "shadows" being addressed by supplemental lighting
on walkways. 
90% design documents have been submitted and are in review. 
Submitted Airport Building Department permit. 
Completed studies of existing infrastructure, including ramp lighting and
underground utilities. 
In Progress 
90% design review is in progress. 
Developing final construction phasing plan to best manage impacts to airline
operation both in the terminal hold room areas as well as to the aircraft ramp
operations.   The current plan is to maintain operations at all gates during
construction. 
Starting development of construction bid documents and specifications. 
Coordinating the removal and disposal of impacted passenger loading bridges to
be performed by PCS. 
Responding to Building Permit review comments 
Developing bid documents 
Risks 
Underground utility conflicts not identified by surveys and as-builts impacting
construction. 
Issues 
Construction phasing and location of temporary pathways for passengers around
construction site in a manner that best manages the impact on airline operations.

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Estimated Budget:                  $19,300,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:       April 2015 
4.  CIP C800545 NS Main Terminal Improvements 
The Main Terminal scope begins at the departure drop-off curb and ends at the Main
Terminal north STS station. Although the least defined in the NorthSTAR program,
the project will reconfigure the north end of the ticket lobby, the existing airline ticket
office and ticket counters, and the north checkpoint. This project will focus on the
efficient movement and processing of AAG's customers through improvements to the
building   circulation,   wayfinding,   technology   advancements,   checkpoint
reconfiguration,  and  anticipated  changes  in  the  way  AAG  processes  arriving
passengers. 
Accomplishments 
Established budget for Project Notebook development. 
In Progress 
Project team concurred placing project on-hold until July 2013. 
Risks 
Least defined scope and budget relative to the program budget. 
Issues 
Project temporarily on hold until July 13, 2013, with AAG's concurrence due to
staff availability. 
Need to obtain facility programming services to refine the project's scope and
objectives. 
Coordination with NSAT design concept to ensure a cohesive look/feel. 
Coordination with AAG & TSA on checkpoint 5 reconfiguration. 
Estimated Budget:                  $30,100,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:       April 2017 
5.  CIP C800555 NS Refurbish Baggage System 
This project will refurbish the existing baggage systems in support of AAG
operations on the NSAT and Concourse D. The work will extend the service life of
part of the C92 baggage systems, the C88 North Satellite systems, and the C88 tunnel
systems. Some of the processing and transit times may be decreased but capacity will
not be increased.

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The project will speed up the tunnel conveyors if this provides significant benefit, and
will replace aging conveyor belts, motors, drives, and controls of the existing tunnel
and North Satellite systems as required improving reliability and full functionality. 
Accomplishments 
Completed the review of the 60% design submittal. 
In Progress 
Baggage metric definition and speed investigation underway. 
Risks 
IATA level of service (LOS) study results may influence scope of baggage
handling system project and influence the Airport's long-term goal for the overall
baggage system. 
Issues 
Refurbishment scope accelerated in the schedule. 
Estimated Budget:                  $22,000,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:       August 2015 
6.  CIP C800554 NS Concourse C & D Exterior Stairs 
This project will add exterior stairs to Concourse C and D gate lobbies to enable the
aft loading and unloading of aircraft at locations identified by AAG. This is currently
a prospective "status 1" project. 
Accomplishments 
Scoping not yet initiated. 
In Progress 
Nothing to report. 
Risks 
Safety of passengers, employees and construction crew during construction. 
Definition of contractor access and laydown areas. 
Issues 
Definition of contractor access and laydown areas. 
Lack of defined scope (full complement of gates undetermined at this time). 
Agreement with AAG on cost responsibility.

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Estimated Budget:                  $21,400,000 
Scheduled Project Completion:       March 2015 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING 
Attachment A - Quarterly Commission Update PowerPoint 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
June 25, 2013  The Commission received an update on the status of the
NorthSTAR Program. 
March 26, 2013  The Commission received an update on the status of the
NorthSTAR Program. 
June 26, 2012  The Commission received a briefing on the status of the Airline
Realignment  Program  and  budget  restructuring  in  association  with  the
NorthSTAR Program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. 
September 25, 2013 - The Commission received an update on the status of the
NorthSTAR Program.