Commissioners                                             Ted Fick 
Chief Executive Officer 
Stephanie Bowman 
Commission Co-President 
Courtney Gregoire                      P.O. Box 1209 
Commission Co-President          Seattle, Washington 98111 
Tom Albro                        www.portseattle.org 
Bill Bryant                                206.787.3000 
John Creighton 
APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2014 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a special meeting Tuesday, September 30, 2014, together
with the Port of Tacoma Commission at Auburn City Hall, 25 West Main Street, Auburn,
Washington. Port of Seattle Commissioners Albro, Bowman, Bryant, Creighton, and Gregoire were
present. Port of Tacoma Commissioners Bacon, Johnson, Marzano, Meyer, and Petrich were also
present. 
CALL TO ORDER 
The special meeting was called to order at 10 a.m.
WELCOME 
Auburn Mayor Nancy Backus welcomed the two port commissions and offered opening remarks,
noting competitive pressures on the ports and the economic opportunity associated with
cooperation between the Port of Seattle and the Port of Tacoma. 
OPENING COMMENTS 
Port of Tacoma Commission President Clare Petrich delivered opening comments. She pointed
out the appropriateness of Auburn as the venue for approval of the interlocal agreement between
the two ports. This meeting is the first public meeting related to the formal process of obtaining
Federal Maritime Commission approval for port cooperation, which has so far been conducted
privately in accordance with federal law. [Clerk's note: For additional information on federal
regulations applicable to the meetings of the Ports of Tacoma and Seattle see 46 CFR 535.701(1),
46 USC 535.608, and 46 U.S. Code 40306 and the Port of Seattle/Port of Tacoma Discussion
Agreement  FMC Agreement No. 201222.] 
Port of Seattle Commission Co-President Stephanie Bowman offered remarks. She characterized
the meeting as the culmination of 30 years of work between the ports. She noted that cooperation
between the ports would effectively leverage their collective strengths in the increasingly
competitive global cargo marketplace. Through the actions taken today, the two ports publicly
declare their intention to seek approval from the Federal Maritime Commission to continue their
discussions around mutual cooperation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
Commissioner Petrich led the flag salute. 

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FMC DISCUSSION AGREEMENT AMENDMENT AND PORT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 
Documents provided included the interlocal agreement between the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma
and a transmittal letter to the Federal Maritime Commission. 
Commissioner Petrich announced the formation of the due diligence team, which will be
coordinated by Port of Tacoma CEO John Wolfe and Port of Seattle Deputy CEO Kurt Beckett.
The team of staff will develop a proposal for the business and operational plan for a Seaport
Alliance. Public outreach will accompany development of proposal details. 
Mr. Wolfe presented the motion for consideration, which reads as follows: 
Authorize staff to file with the Federal Maritime Commission the Amendment No. 1 to
the FMC Discussion Agreement No. 201222, as presented, which includes Commission
approval of Exhibit 1, "An Interlocal Agreement between the Ports of Seattle and
Tacoma Relating to the Creation of a Joint Seaport Alliance," and the cover letter to the
Federal Maritime Commission. 
Mr. Wolfe described the current competitive environment in global shipping, including formation of
shipping line alliances and use of increasingly larger vessels to reduce costs and the resulting
impacts to ports. The ports of Seattle and Tacoma are viewed in the marketplace as a single
gateway, and cooperation between the ports can increase service to customers and reduce
investment in redundant infrastructure.
Within the Alliance, it was reported that both ports will retain their existing governance structures
and separate assets and will contribute listed business activities into the Alliance.  When
Commission action is required for Alliance activities, each Commission will vote as a separate
entity. There will be one management team for the lines of business contributed to the Alliance
from each port. Financial returns from Alliance business will be shared equitably between the
ports, which will coordinate strategic gateway investments.
Mr. Beckett described the steps following approval of the interlocal agreement today. The Federal
Maritime Commission will submit the approved materials to the Federal Register beginning a 45-
day review process. March 31, 2015, is a potential date for completion of a final agreement for
approval in public session. An additional 45 -day FMC review period would follow before the
Alliance becomes effective. The Alliance would officially select its CEO at the time of approval in
public of the final Alliance agreement. John Wolfe would likely serve in this position. 
Maritime assets that would be contributed to the Alliance by the Port of Tacoma include the
following lines of business: 
Container cargo 
Break-bulk cargo 
Automobiles 
Grain shipment 
The Port of Tacoma's industrial real estate will not be part of the Seaport Alliance. 

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Maritime assets that would be contributed to the Alliance by the Port of Seattle include the
following lines of business: 
Container cargo 
Break-bulk cargo 
Grain shipment 
Industrial properties supporting marine cargo 
The Port of Seattle's upland real estate, cruise, fishing, and aviation lines of business will not be
part of the Seaport Alliance. 
The interlocal agreement proposed for approval at this time outlines the Alliance's key expectations
pertaining to infrastructure investments, business model, and environmental stewardship. There
are provisions for governance, a single delegation of authority to the Alliance staff, budgeting,
finances, and management expectations.  Elements of the transition planning strategy are
described within the agreement. In the interim, the two ports' independent regional planning,
capital development, and general marketing efforts will continue.
Upcoming public meetings of each commission were highlighted. Additional public discussions on
the Alliance will be scheduled during the due diligence period. Public input can be provided online,
via phone, and through other means.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY 
Public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
Hal Cooper, King County, who commented favorably on the Alliance and the need for
transportation infrastructure development. 
Arthur West, Olympia, who commented on the confidentiality provisions of the FMC
discussion agreement and the need for an open, public process in formation of the
Seaport Alliance. 
Chris Bromechure, International Longshore Workers Union  (ILWU)  Local 52, who
commented labor's cautious optimism over the Seaport Alliance and the need for
protections for Seattle cargo terminals. 
Rick Austin, ILWU Local 19, who commented on the need to maintain the current cargo
infrastructure of each port. 
Max Vekich, ILWU Local 52, who commented on the ILWU's regional approach to work
at the ports of Tacoma and Seattle and the need to compete with Canadian and other
West Coast container ports. 
Gabriel Prawl, ILWU Local 52, who commented in support of the testimony of Mr.
Bromechure and Mr. Vekich. 
Chris Green, Economic Development Board of Tacoma-Pierce County, who commented in
support of the Seaport Alliance, creation of wealth, and retention of regional jobs. 
Statements in support of the Seaport Alliance were received from U.S. Senators Patty
Murray and Maria Cantwell, Congressman Jim McDermott, Governor Jay Inslee, former
Governor Christine Gregoire, King County Executive Dow Constantine, Pierce County
Executive Pat McCarthy, and several other industry, labor, and agency leaders.

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Commissioners Bowman and Petrich read several of these aloud. A copy of these
statements is included as minutes Exhibit A and is available for review in Port offices. 
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 
Commissioners of both ports commented on the benefits and historic nature of a Seaport Alliance
between the two ports. Preservation and growth of jobs, growth of both ports, importance of
regional transportation networks, the collaborative nature of efforts between the two ports, and
increased public participation in the development of the Alliance were noted. The relationship
between local and global cargo competition was described. The importance of gateway efficiency
was discussed. The historic nature of cooperative work between the two ports was noted.
Commissioners extolled the leadership of Commissioners Petrich and Bowman in the process of
bringing the two ports together and the critical work of staff from each port. 
VOTES ON THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 
Motion by the Port of Seattle to authorize staff to file with the Federal Maritime Commission
the Amendment No. 1 to the FMC Discussion Agreement No. 201222, as presented, which
includes Commission approval of Exhibit 1, "An Interlocal Agreement between the Ports of
Seattle and Tacoma Relating to the Creation of a Joint Seaport Alliance," and the cover
letter to the Federal Maritime Commission carried in the Port of Seattle Commission by the
following vote: 
In Favor: Albro, Bowman, Bryant, Creighton, Gregoire (5) 
Motion by the Port of Tacoma to authorize staff to file with the Federal Maritime Commission
the Amendment No. 1 to the FMC Discussion Agreement No. 201222, as presented, which
includes Commission approval of Exhibit 1, "An Interlocal Agreement between the Ports of
Seattle and Tacoma Relating to the Creation of a Joint Seaport Alliance," and the cover
letter to the Federal Maritime Commission carried in the Port of Tacoma Commission by the
following vote: 
In Favor: Bacon, Johnson, Marzano, Meyer, Petrich (5) 
ADJOURNMENT 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 11:11 a.m. 
Tom Albro 
Secretary 
Minutes approved: June 23, 2015. 



Minutes of special joint meeting of October 14, 2014, proposed for approval on June 23, 2015.