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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 22, 2016 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, March 22, 2016, in the
International  Auditorium  at  Seattle-Tacoma  International  Airport,  Seattle,  Washington.
Commissioners Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, and Gregoire were present. Commissioner
Bowman was absent after 4:24 p.m. 
1.   CALL TO ORDER 
The meeting was called to order at 12 noon 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 60 minutes
to discuss three matters relating to litigation and legal risk and one matter related to national
security. Following the executive session, which lasted approximately 50 minutes, the public
meeting reconvened at 1:06 p.m. Commissioner Creighton led the flag salute. 
3.   SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 
MOMENT OF SILENCE 
The Commission paused for a moment of silence to remember the victims of terrorist attacks at the
airport and metro station in Brussels, Belgium, that had occurred earlier in the day. 
3a.  March 22, 2016, CEO Report. 
Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer, reported on kick-off of the Port's PortGen small business
accelerator program, marketing and staff awards, and February Airport passenger growth that
exceeded twice the growth previously forecasted. Slides presented during the CEO's report were
provided at the meeting. These are included here as minutes Exhibit A and are available for public
review. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
Without objection, the Commission advanced to consideration of  
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.] 

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4a.  Approval of the minutes of March 8, 2016. 
4b.  Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the period February 1-February 29, 2016, in
the amount of $57,400,288.29 including accounts payable check nos. 905277-905971 in
the amount of $8,237,758.82; payroll check nos. P-180138-180398 in the amount of
$12,719,992.85; wire transfers nos. 013566-013623 in the amount of $14,334,612.31; and
EFTs nos. 036081-036753 in the amount of $22,290,895.26 for a fund total of
$57,400,288.29. 
4c.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute a contract to provide record
keeping, investing, reporting, and educational services for the Port's 457 and 401(a)
deferred compensation plans. The contract will be a five-year contract with the option
to extend, subject to fee negotiations, up to an additional five years. The maximum
value of the contract over 10 years is estimated at $4.25 million. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum. 
4d.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute contracts for the purchase of
airfield snow removal equipment (CIP #C800775) at Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport for a total authorization of $3,275,000. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
4e.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to (1) proceed with the Airport Voice
Paging upgrade project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport; (2) procure required
hardware, software, vendor services, and maintenance; and (3) use Port staff for
implementation, for a total project cost not to exceed $1,600,000. (CIP #C800709) 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum. 
4f. Update of the Commission's 2016 international travel plan to include additional travel
in the second quarter. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum. 
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. 
Following consideration of the Unanimous Consent Agenda, the Commission advanced to
consideration of  
5.   PUBLIC TESTIMONY 
Public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
Sheila Stickel, Puget Sound Dispatch, regarding the current status of data and funds
from Puget Sound Dispatch to the Port and the need for transportation network

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companies to comply with the intention of the Port's environmental requirementsfor
ground transportation. 
Donnell Harvey, Regional Director, Corporate Real Estate, Delta Air Lines, in support of
South Satellite Interior Renovations (agenda item 6b). 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
Following consideration of Public Testimony, the Commission returned to consideration of  
3b.  Sustainable Airport Master Plan Roundtable with Airline Representatives. 
The following individuals were present to participate in the policy roundtable discussion: 
Matt Shelby, Managing Director, Airport Real Estate, Alaska Air Group. 
Gary Weiss, Vice President and General Manager, Pacific Northwest, ANA (All Nippon
Airways). 
Christina Spiry, Sales Manager, Northwest, Cargolux. 
Donnell Harvey, Regional Director, Corporate Real Estate, Delta Air Lines. 
Joel Chusid, Executive Director - USA , Hainan Airlines. 
Monica Del Rio, Manager, Airport Affairs, Southwest Airlines. 
Presenter(s): Lance Lyttle, Managing Director, Port of Seattle Aviation Division; Suzanne Fletcher-
Juneau, President Emeritus, Puget Sound Business Travel Association; and Pete Crow, Puget
Sound Business Travel Association. 
Presentation document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and airline customer
slides. Additional presentation slides were provided on the day of the meeting. These are included
here as minutes Exhibit B and are available for public review. 
Mr. Lyttle introduced the roundtable participants and asked each in turn to address the following
discussion questions: 
(1)   The airport master plan passenger forecast anticipates 52 million annual passengers
by 2024. Sea-Tac Airport saw over 42 million annual passengers in 2015, up from 37
million in 2014. With a growth rate must faster than expected in this immediate time
frame, please share your airline's anticipated passenger activity scenario at Sea-Tac
for the next five years. 
(2)   With robust passenger growth and a strong regional economy, Sea-Tac will likely see
more cargo growth, including an increase in belly cargo from passenger aircraft,
exports from Washington state companies, and increased e-commerce activity. Please
share you airline's anticipated cargo activity scenario at Sea-Tacfor the next five
years. 
(3) For your company's service, how does Sea-Tac compare to other West Coast
gateways for commercial air service? Please provide an assessment of growth and
service on the West Coast, including Canada, and please be specific about factors
that work well at West Coast gateways to encourage airline growth and investment. 

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(4)   Please share your top-of-mind service positives and negatives for your operations and
for your customers at Sea-Tac. 
(5)   The Port of Seattle has several important infrastructure projects underway or in design,
including improvements to the baggage system, the International Arrivals Facility
construction and South Satellite improvements, and the North Satellite redevelopment
(NorthSTAR). Please provide your thoughts on the linkage between these projects and
the support for your operations here at Sea-Tac, and which of these projects 
represents the highest value for you. And if not one of these, please note if there is
another project or infrastructure activity, either completed or contemplated, on which
you would like to comment. 
Within this context, topics covered included discussion of the airlines' perspectives ondetermining
the best timing for critical infrastructure needs, differing emphases on passenger versus cargo
operations, particular infrastructure needs for air cargo, the relative benefit of property near the
Airport for support of air cargo as opposed to rampside facilities, related regional transportation
needs important for airline success, how to appropriately assess the relative benefits of considering
other regional locations to support cargo operations, planning for environmental considerations
attached to growth in passenger and air cargo volumes, the relative importance of cargo support
facilities to aircraft maintenance facilities, and how to appropriately evaluate changes in noise
levels occasioned by new flight paths and technology advances for approaching aircraft. 
Following the discussion with airline representatives, Ms. Fletcher-Juneau and Mr. Crow presented
a business travel perspective on passenger growth at the Airport. They provided opinions on the
successes and challenges of the Airport for business travel and compared the Airport to other West
Coast gateways. They described the negative impact of passenger delays in monetary terms and
loss of productivity for business travelers. 
Regarding business travelers' concerns over increased passenger facility charges, Mr. Lyttle
emphasized that PFCs are strictly regulated and the funds derived from them can be used only for
Airport purposes approved by the Federal Aviation Administration. 
Regarding options for future innovation, Commissioners noted interest in further promoting use of
public transit to and from the Airport and opportunities for increasing business traveler productivity
while in the terminal, such as through improved Wi-Fi or workstation options, the leveraging of
remote baggage drops, and the advent of increased pre-clearance opportunities for regular
travelers. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
Following completion of the policy roundtable, the Commission returned to consideration of  
6.   DIVISION, CORPORATE, AND COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 
6a.  Second Reading and Final Passage of Resolution No. 3718: A Resolution of the Port
Commission of the Port of Seattle amending Unit 18 (Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport) of the Comprehensive Scheme of Harbor Improvements of the Port of Seattle,
declaring certain real property located in the City of Burien surplus and no longer

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needed for port district purposes; authorizing its sale to Bridge Burien LLC and
deleting said property from Unit 18 of the Comprehensive Scheme and authorization
for the Chief Executive Officer to execute all documents necessary for the sale of Port
property to Bridge Burien LLC. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum, draft resolution, and
presentation slides. 
Previously, First Reading of Resolution No. 3718 was approved on March 8, 2016. 
The motion for approval of Second Reading and Final Passage of Resolution No. 3718 
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) award and execute a major public
works construction contract with the low responsive and responsible bidder for the
South Satellite Interior Renovations Project, notwithstanding the low bid exceeding the
engineers estimate by more than 10 percent; (2) execute a construction change order
to provide additional casework for the South Satellite; and (3) increase the project
budget by $1,900,000 ($1,400,000 for the bid amount and $500,000 for the change
order). The new authorized total project cost will be $6,256,000 (CIP #C800549). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations, and Sean Anderson, Capital Project
Manager, Aviation Project Management Group. 
It was reported that the lowest responsive and responsible bid for construction exceeded engineers
estimate by nearly 61 percent. The difference between the estimate and bids was described as 
stemming from estimating errors related to use of historical construction costs rather than current
market comparisons. Commissioners acknowledged changing market conditions and opined on the
benefit of employing a regional market multiplier to better estimate construction costs. Despite the
need for a broader master plan for signage at the South Satellite, Commissioners requested using
the South Satellite renovations as an opportunity to improve signage in the facility. Commissioners
also requested an update in 30-60 days on all of the Port's efforts currently underway to address
activity growth at the Airport and airline and customer needs. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 6b carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (5) 
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7.   STAFF BRIEFINGS 
7a.  Transportation Network Company Implementation Plan. 
Presentation document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Lance Lyttle, Aviation Managing Director, and Jeff Wolf, Manager, Aviation Business
Development and Analysis. 
The presentation to the Commission described the background for discussions with transportation
network companies (TNCs) and key contract terms proposed for a one-year pilot program.
Commission discussion focused on incentivizing round trips and eliminating deadheading and the
need for better signage  for travelers. Commissioners requested clarification on geofence
parameters and how compliance would be ensured. Commissioners provided direction on
facilitating customer feedback directly to the Port for TNC customers. Factors affecting appropriate
trade dress for TNCs were discussed, as were environmental key performance indicators. A
timeline for implementation of TNC service was presented. There was a discussion of the role of
automation and auditing for compliance and data collection. Commissioners discussed the need to
synchronize efforts of related interagency groups to effectively implement TNC service and
compliance. A report within 30 days of implementation was requested and Commissioners
requested clarification about the form of the report. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
Commissioner Bowman was absent after 4:24 p.m. 
7b.  Long Range Plan update by Aviation and Small Business Development teams. 
Presentation document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Dave Caplan, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives; Borgan Anderson, Director, Aviation
Finance and Budget; Kazue Ishiwata, Senior Manager, Air Services Development; Tom Green,
Senior Manager, Air Cargo Operations and Development; Dave McFadden, Managing Director,
Economic Development Division; and Mian Rice, Small Business Program Policy Manager. 
The background and methodology for long-range planning efforts of the Strategic Initiatives office
and upcoming presentations by different work groups were described. It was reported that
Commission authorization would be sought for an independent econometric analysis to
substantiate the jobs and economic impact derived from strategic implementation of the Century
Agenda. Staff recommended quarterly updates on strategic initiative progress. 
Air Cargo 
Century Agenda goals relating to air cargo, logistics, and making the region a tourism and business
gateway were presented in terms of strategic planning within the Aviation Division. The Airport's
relative position within relevant markets was discussed. Key actions leading to attainment of
Century Agenda goals were summarized. The opportunity for air cargo, maritime cargo, cruise

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operations, fishing, and local and small business to support and accelerate mutual growth was
discussed and direction was given for strategic working groups to identify related Century Agenda
goals for development outside their typical sphere of influence. 
International Service 
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's relative position regionally with respect to international
service and market potential was discussed. Key actions were summarized that focus on airport
marketing, strategic partnerships, and air service incentives. Staff intends to return in May to
review marketing results and offer proposals for consideration. Commissioners discussed
consistent branding, highlighting the Port's unique potential in collaborationwith agency partners,
and identification of opportunities to use improved international accessibility with achievement of
Northwest Seaport Alliance objectives. Using facilities at the Airport to promote the regional
economy was encouraged. 
Airport Capacity 
Key actions aimed at improving the Airport's capacity in support of Century Agenda goals were
summarized. These included completion of a new International Arrivals Facility, reduction of
minimum connection times, improved customer service, and use of strategic partnerships to
elevate the awareness of the region worldwide. There was a conversation regarding viewing the
overall cost of the Airport's capital program in terms relative to its growth rate and capacity
demands. 
Small Business 
The Century Agenda's Port-wide small business contracting goals were presented. Small business
development actions leading to Century Agenda goal attainment were summarized. These
included increasing the flexibility of thresholds provided for in the Small Contractors and Suppliers
program provided for in Resolution No. 3618, which focuses Port efforts on the smallest tier of
small business providers and is more restrictive than federal small business standards. It was
clarified that the program's goal would continue to be to identifythe smallest business enterprises
for Port contracts but with increased flexibility to execute qualifying contracts under federal
thresholds. 
Inclusion of outreach to minority/women-owned/disadvantaged business enterprises and
simplifying the Port's contracting processes were discussed. Business incubator and accelerator
activities were described and areas for potential Port participation were summarized. It was
reported that additional information on the nature of the Port's role in promoting business
incubation would be forthcoming. 
Forecasted achievements for small business goals were presented. It was noted that as a result of
the conclusions of the Port's recent disparity study, race-consciousgoals for disadvantaged
business enterprises contracting on federal projects would be possible in the coming year.
Commissioners provided direction for enhancement of the PortGen accelerator program to offer
opportunities for other agencies to address participants regarding competing for contracts with their 
agencies. There was a discussion of identifying additional employment sectors to engage in small
business acceleration in the future. 

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A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
8.   ADDITIONAL NEW BUSINESS 
CEO Fick announced an upcoming briefing on the topic of incentive pay scheduled for April 12. He
noted efforts underway to plan for resource allocation in connection with zero-based budgeting
efforts and indicated that a request might be made to initiate a related competition waiver,
depending on procurement requirements. 
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 5:42 p.m. 
Stephanie Bowman 
Secretary 
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