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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a special meeting Tuesday, September 12, 2017, at Port of
Seattle  Headquarters,  Commission  Chambers,  2711  Alaskan  Way,  Seattle,  Washington. 
Commissioners Albro, Creighton, Felleman, and Gregoire were present. Commissioner Bowman 
was present until 2:20 p.m. 
1.    CALL TO ORDER 
The meeting was called to order at 11:03 a.m. by Commission President Tom Albro. 
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 one matter relating to litigation, legal risk, and performance on a publicly bid contract. 
Following the executive session, which lasted approximately 55 minutes, the public meeting
reconvened at 12:10 p.m. Commissioner Albro led the flag salute. 
3.    SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 
3a.  September 12, 2017, Executive Director Report. 
Dave Soike, Interim  Executive Director, previewed several items on the day's agenda and
announced ongoing work to address fee imbalances between transportation network companies
and taxicabs and to rectify situations in which subcontractors on the International Arrivals Facility
major construction project were experiencing payment delays. Other announcements included
receipt of an environmental improvement award from the American Association of Port Authorities
for work related to creation of the Port's marine stormwater utility and recognition of the Port's
police department for its recent re-accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law
Enforcement Agencies. 
Commissioner Albro announced the commission's intention to send a letter to Washington's
congressional delegation relating to extension of permanent legal protections for those currently
eligible under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. 
Luis Navarro, Director of the Office of Social Responsibility, read a letter from African-American
business advocacy association Tabor 100 awarding its Crystal Award to the Port of Seattle and
commending the port for its endorsement of efforts to repeal Washington's Initiative 200. 
3b.  Authorization for the Executive Director to execute Economic Development Partnership
Program contracts with the Cities of Des Moines, Issaquah, Kenmore, Renton,

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Shoreline, and Skykomish to implement local economic development initiatives for an
amount not to exceed $212,611, as detailed below. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and
report. A video was provided, which is available upon request. 
Presenter(s): Dave McFadden, Managing Director, Economic Development Division. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 3b carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (5) 
3c.  Public  hearing  and  authorization  for  the  Executive  Director  to  execute  a  lease
agreement with the City of Seattle for a temporary sanctioned encampment for the
homeless at the Tsubota site located at 1601 15th Avenue West, Seattle. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum, presentation slides, draft
lease agreement, and map. 
Presenter(s): Jeffrey Utterback, Director of Real Estate and Economic Development, and Veronica
Valdez, Commission Specialist. 
Staff described the plan to use the site at 1601 Fifteenth Avenue West as a new temporary home
for the sanctioned homeless encampment known as Tent City 5. 
PUBLIC HEARING on Agenda Item 3c 
Upon a motion and second for approval of agenda item 3c, Commissioner Albro declared the
public hearing for the resolution open. Testimony was received from the following individual(s): 
Joshua Graham, Elective Committee, Tent City 5. 
Kathryn Miller, District 7 Neighborhood Action Coalition. 
Shaun Glaze, District 7 Neighborhood Action Coalition. 
Sharon Lee, Executive Director, Low Income Housing Institute. 
Gretchen Taylor, Neighborhood Safety Alliance. 
Cindy Pierce, Neighborhood Safety Alliance. 
Bruce Costa, Magnolia Resident. 
Stacy Goodall, Seattle Resident. 
Following conclusion of public testimony, the public hearing on agenda item 3c was closed. 
Commissioners commented on the proposal and the need for a strategic, comprehensive plan to
address the growing issue and root causes of homelessness in King County. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 3c carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (5) 

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4.    UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 
[Clerk's Note: Items on the Unanimous Consent Calendar are considered routine and are not
individually discussed. Port Commissioners may remove items from the Consent Calendar for
separate discussion and vote in accordance with Commission bylaws.] 
At the request of Commissioner Felleman, agenda item 4b was removed from the Unanimous
Consent Calendar for separate discussion and vote. 
4a.  Authorization  for  the  Executive  Director  to  execute  a  new  collective  bargaining
agreement between the Port of Seattle and the International Longshore and Warehouse
Union Local 9 representing Tour Group Coordinators covering the period from March 1,
2016, through February 28, 2019. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and draft agreement. 
As noted above, agenda item 4b was temporarily postponed. 
4c.  Authorization for the Executive Director to authorize procurement of one 55,000 lb.
capacity heavy lift truck (forklift) for the Terminal 91 rental fleet at a cost of $400,000
including taxes. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum. 
4d.  Authorization for the Executive Director to advertise and execute a major works
construction contract for the Airline Crew Lounge and Service Facility as the first
enabling project for the Restroom Renovation project at Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport. This request is for $2,536,000 of a total estimated project cost of $33,047,000
(CIP #C800697). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
4e.  Authorization  for  the  Executive  Director  to  increase  the  budget  for  the  D6  Gate
Modifications project by $467,000. The new authorized total project cost will be
$2,200,000 (CIP #C800771). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
4f.   Authorization for the Executive Director to extend the existing North Terminals Utilities
Upgrade Project Early Work Mechanical Contract contact duration by adding 250 days
in order to ensure the project can be completed (CIP #C800717). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
4g.  Authorization for the Executive Director to execute an indefinite delivery, indefinite
quantity contract for PeopleSoft functional and technical services in the amount of
$3,500,000 with a contract duration of four years and an ordering period of four years in
support of upcoming capital improvement and major expense projects impacting the

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Port's Financial and Human Capital Management Systems. There is no budget request
associated with this authorization. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum. 
4h.  Authorization for the Executive Director to replace contracts expiring October 4, 2017,
by executing up to three contracts for one-year periods with four one-year options with
a temporary staffing agency. This is in support of staffing needs for the Accounting
and Financial Reporting, Finance and Budget, and Internal Audit Departments. The sum
of the usage against contract(s) will not exceed $2,500,000 expiring five years from
execution. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum. 
The motion for approval of consent items 4a, 4c, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, and 4h carried by the
following vote: 
In favor: Albro, Creighton, Felleman (3) 
Absent for the vote: Bowman, Gregoire 
5.    PUBLIC COMMENT 
Public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
Andrew Harrison, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Alaska
Airlines, regarding the airport signatory lease and operating agreement and sustainable
aviation fuel. Mr. Harrison submitted written materials, which are included here as
minutes Exhibit A and are available for public review. 
Ali Sugule, Driver, Flat Rate for Hire, regarding ground transportation at the airport. 
Abdi-Rhaman, Orange Cab, regarding ground transportation at the airport. 
Raymond  Miller,  Chair,  Armed  Forces/Veterans  Affairs,  NAACP,  regarding Airport
Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. 
Arsalan Bukhari,  Public Affairs  Director,  CAIR-WA,  regarding Airport  Concessions
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. 
Eddie Rye, Jr., Washington State Civil Rights Coalition, regarding Airport Concessions
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Mr. Rye submitted written materials, which are
included here as minutes Exhibit B and are available for public review. 
Dawn Gearhart, Teamsters Local 117, regarding ground transportation at the airport. 
Abdirahim K. Hassan, Driver, Flat Rate for Hire, regarding airport ground transportation. 
Abdirahman Elmi, Taxi Driver/Owner, regarding ground transportation at the airport. 
Abdul Sial, Taxi Driver/Owner, regarding ground transportation at the airport. 
Abdu Mohammed, Taxi Driver/Owner, regarding ground transportation at the airport. 
The  Reverend  Carl  Livingston,  United  Black  Christian  Clergy,  regarding  Airport
Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. 
Bob  Armstead,  President,  Washington  Chapter,  National  Association  of  Minority
Contractors, regarding Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. 
Suldan Mohamed, Driver, E-Cab, regarding ground transportation at the airport. 

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Ali A. Aden, Driver, E-Cab, regarding ground transportation at the airport. 
Mustaf Ismail, Driver, E-Cab, regarding ground transportation at the airport. 
Mohamed Mohamuud, Driver, Eastside for Hire, regarding airport ground transportation. 
Abdigafar Hassan, Driver, Eastside for Hire, regarding ground transportation at the airport. 
John  Yasutake,  Washington  Civil  Rights  Coalition,  regarding  Airport  Concessions
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. Mr. Yasutake submitted written materials, which
are included here as minutes Exhibit C and are available for public review. 
Charlie James, Co-founder, Afro-PAC, regarding Airport Concessions Disadvantaged
Business Enterprises. 
Hayward Evans, Washington State Civil Rights Coalition, regarding Airport Concessions
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises. 
Commissioner Bowman was present until 2:20 p.m. 
The Commission advanced to consideration of  
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT 
4b.  Authorization for the Executive Director to advertise and award a contract for cruise
standoff barges for use at Terminal 91 berths in an amount of $1,050,000 for an
estimated total project cost of $1,100,000 (CIP #C800910). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Mark Longridge, Capital Project Manager, Seaport Project Management, and Jim
Anderson, Facilities Maintenance Manager for Cruise and Maritime Operations. 
The function of standoff barges to protect vessels and the Port's fender system at Terminal 91 was
summarized. Commissioners asked about cost responsibility, which was characterized as a Port
maintenance responsibility. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 4b carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Albro, Felleman, Gregoire (3) 
Absent for the vote: Bowman, Creighton 
6.    DIVISION, CORPORATE, AND COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 
6a.  Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) design, advertise, and execute a major
works construction contract, (2) execute a contract with Honeywell for advanced system
features, (3) advertise and execute a contract for the development of flight procedures,
and (4) enter into one or more agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration for
the performance of flight checks, certification, and other support needed for the Ground
Based Augmentation System at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the amount of
$4,568,000 for a total estimated project cost of $4,588,000 (CIP #C800834). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 

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Presenter(s): Robert Kikillus, Airport Operations Development Manager, and Ralph Wessels,
Capital Project Manager, Aviation Project Management Group. 
The ground-based augmentation system was described as a more reliable complement to
conventional landing systems, which typically rely on radio signals and lighting systems to guide
aircraft during landings. Airlines currently using or planning soon to use the newer system include
Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. Alaska Airlines has indicated support for
installation of the system at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. 
In response to commissioner questions, Mr. Kikillus confirmed that the technology helps smooth
aircraft operations and reduce delays and that it will contribute later to the opportunity to land
aircraft  with  steeper  descent  patterns.  He  clarified  that  the  technology  is  fully  certified  for
Category II low-visibility approaches and that certification is still being sought to use it for
Category III low-visibility approaches. 
Commissioners asked about the relationship between this technology and the Federal Aviation
Administration's Greener Skies program. Mr. Kikillus explained that the ground-based augmentation
system applies to "straight-in" approaches and, although complementary to continuous descent of
aircraft on approach, it would not in itself result in any changes to flight paths. Commissioners asked
about unintended effects of the technology on alteration of flight paths. 
Mr. Kikillus clarified that the authorization amount included some ongoing ownership costs. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 6a carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Albro, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (4) 
Absent for the vote: Bowman 
6b.  Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) enter into a new seven-year lease with
Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) in the World Trade Center West
Building, which will expand their existing premises; (2) terminate the existing WTIA
lease; and (3) terminate the existing lease of the adjacent expansion premises,
currently being leased by Astamed, Inc. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and draft
agreement. 
Presenter(s): Susie Archuleta, Real Estate Manager, and Michael Shutzler, CEO, Washington
Technology Industry Association. 
The key terms of the new lease agreement were summarized. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 6b carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Albro, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (4) 
Absent for the vote: Bowman 

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6c.  Authorization for the Executive Director to: (1) increase the budget by $3,010,533;
(2) complete the design, advertise for bids, and award and execute a major works
construction contract; and (3) authorize the use of Port Construction Services and
small  works  contracts  to  rehabilitate  the  existing  transportation  building  and
potentially construct a new smaller facility for the on-demand operators at the S. 160th 
St. Ground Transportation Lot, for the remaining authorization of $4,431,533 and a total
authorization of $6,526,533 (CIP #C101107). [subsequently amended] 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum. Aerial photos of the ground
transportation lot site were provided at the meeting and are included here as minutes Exhibit D,
which is available for public review. 
Presenter(s): Mike Ehl, Director, Airport Operations, and Barry Hennelly, Capital Project Manager,
Aviation Project Management. 
The need for improvements at the 160th Street lot was summarized. Commissioners asked for
clarification of project cost increases. Differences in scope between earlier plans and the more
extensive current proposal were described. 
There was a discussion of the need to provide a ground transportation holding lot given changes in
how different service models are dispatched. Considerations given to traffic congestion and
neighborhood parking issues in the city of SeaTac were noted. 
Commissioners commented on the risk of designing and building a solution that might prove costprohibitive
for drivers when partnering to share project costs. Mr. Hennelly  suggested considering 
authorizing  the  option  described  in  the  agenda  memo  as  Alternative  3  rather  than  the
recommended alternative. Interim Executive Director Soike proposed an alternative to proceed with
work on the taxi facility and limit authorization on the rideshare facility to initial concept planning. 
AMENDMENT 
Without objection, the action request was amended to read as follows: 
Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) increase the budget by $2,500,000;
(2) complete the design, advertise for bids, and award and execute a major works
construction contract; (3) authorize the use of Port Construction Services and small
works contracts to rehabilitate the existing transportation building at the S. 160th St.
Ground Transportation Lot; and (4) plan for potential construction of a new smaller
facility for on-demand operators for the remaining authorization of $2,231,533 and a total
authorization of $4,326,533 (CIP #C101107). [as amended and subsequently revised] 
[Clerk's Note: The amounts noted in this amended request were subsequently revised by agenda
item 4e on September 26, 2017.] 
The motion for approval of agenda item 6c, as amended, carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Albro, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (4) 
Absent for the vote: Bowman 

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7.    STAFF BRIEFINGS 
7a.  Airline Signatory Lease and Operating Agreement  Status Update. 
Presentation document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum. 
Presenter(s): Lance Lyttle, Managing Director, Aviation, and Borgan Anderson, Director, Aviation
Finance & Budget. 
The presentation provided background on the signatory lease and operating agreement, or airline
lease, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and included an update on the status of airline
negotiations to date. Failure to implement the agreement on January 1, 2018, would mean either
month-to-month extension of the current lease agreement or establishment by resolution of rates
and charges for use of airport facilities. Commitment to the use of sustainable aviation fuels by the
airlines is a primary issue that needs to be resolved at this time. Commissioners opined on the
importance of sustainable aviation fuels in achieving port environmental objectives and discussed
strategies to reach agreement on use of such fuels. 
7b.  Second Quarter Financial Performance Report. 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and report. 
In lieu of a spoken presentation, Commissioners received the report and presentation materials on
agenda item 7b in written form. 
8.    ADDITIONAL NEW BUSINESS 
Commissioner Gregoire announced that a position description for a permanent port executive
director had been released and that the recruiting team plans to begin interviews by November with
the intention of having an executive director in place in January. 
9.    RECESSED AND ADJOURNED 
The meeting was recessed at 3:39 p.m. to an executive session estimated to last 60 minutes to
discuss one matter relating to sale or lease of real estate and one matter related to labor
negotiations.  Following  the  executive  session,  which  lasted  approximately  85  minutes,  the
Commission adjourned at 5:15 p.m. without returning to public session. 

Prepared:                                      Attest: 
Paul J. White, Commission Clerk                Ryan Calkins, Commission Secretary 
Minutes approved: April 24, 2018. 


Minutes of September 12, 2017, submitted for review on April 18, 2018, and proposed for approval on April 24, 2018.