Minutes ExhibitA
Port Commission Special Meeting
of December 5, 2017

Washington State Legislature

November 3. 2015


The Honorable Loretta l )thlt
U .S. Attorney General
Department of Justice
950 Pcnns3lvania Avenue N".
Washington, DC 20530

RE:   Airport Concessionaire Disadvantaged Business Enterprises tAC'DBE) complaint an
Seattle-Tacoma lntemational Airport

Dear L3 .S. Attorney General Lynch:

On behalf ol the Members of Color Caucus nl'thc Washington State Legislature, We write to
register our serious concerns about the ongoing complaints of discrimination and retaliation trace
attached: against certain Airport Comessionairc Disadvantaged Business Enterpriscs (AC1313155)
by the Port of Seattle. \\ hich operates the Seattle Tacoma International Airport (Sca'l'acl.

in December ol'BD H. the ofce of Secretary Foxx reach ed a letter of complaint of
discrintitmtory and disparate treatment of ACDBES at SenTac. His ofce referred this matter to
the Federal Axiatiou Administration Ofce of Cit'il Rights. which diantissed the complaint
"Without prejudice" upon learning that three AC'DBES led a lawsuit in l .S. Distnct Court.
Now, wc understand that these samc ACDBES are t'acxng retaliatory action b) the Port ot'Sczmle.
We, therefore. urge you to direct the Port of Seattle to cease and desist in its efforts to displace
these ACDBhs until tour agency is able to fully and completel} investigate and resolve the
initial complaint.

A5 state lawmakers. we appreciate and support the ndings 0i Congress in determining a
compelling need for the continuation of a fcdcmll} authorized disadvantaged business
enterprises program under Sec. ilUllbt olMAP-Bl (PL  HIE-141.1111} 6. 2012. 126 Stat. 405}.
We trust that. as the US. Attornc) General. you will exercise ever} authority at )our disposal to
uphold the intent ut'this legislation to remove barriers and to create a l\ at playing eld for the



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The Honorable Loretta Lynch
November 3. 2015
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partimpation of ACDBES in opportunities for concession contracts To this end. we appreciate
your immediate attention and interx oration in this situation

Sincerely.

Members oftite Washington State Legislature
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Senator Bob Hascgawa                           Representative Cind} Ryu
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1hr Honorable Loretta Lynch
November 3. 3015
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cc:    Congressman Elijah Cummings
Congressman Andre Carmn
Congressman Mike Hcmda
Congressman Bobby Scmt
Congressman Lmanucl Cleaver I!
Congressman GK. Buttereid


From:                        Zachrisson, Deanna
Sent:                            Tuesday, July 13, 2010 5:32 PM
To:                             Boudreau, Bruce
Subject:                         RE: Stafng

Hey Bruce,

Thanks for your so quick response yesterday. Even though it's taken me a day to get back, I want to let you know how
much I appreciated it. The commission presentation went well today, though it was rather comical because the Port
Commission president (who couldn't care less about concessions) kept asking me to hurry along, but the problem was
that the other commissioners kept asking questions (with long preludes to their questions). So just as soon as he'd
interrupt to say 'hurry up' another commissioner would use that millisecond to jump in. it happened over and
over! The president told me that I had 5 minutes left when I had only made it to slide 4 of 17!!!

We're heading into budget season and the information below is incredibly helpful and it's already spurred the powers
that be to ask me to do further research on this 'issue.' We been asked to contact a slew of airports to find out more
about staff, type of program, it of contracts, and staffing. I'll do that in my spare time.

I am absolutely here on Thursday and would love to see you. You just name your time. Around long enough for lunch?

'Elie'says l!\7e'gon-et5'th'dasid75ee b'elw?

Deanna


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From:                        Zachrisson, Deanna
Sent:                            Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:48 AM
To:                             Lincoln, Elaine
Subject:                         Re: NO LA AMAC Conference

You don't know the half of it!Qawowsemhmmmen there were the males behaving
like alligators during mating season.

D


On 6/24/10 9:47 AM, "Lincoln, Elaine"  wrote:



From: Zachrisson, Deanna
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 9:38 AM
To: Lincoln, Elaine; Darch, Bonnie; Ridge, Castina
Subject: FW: N0 LA AMAC Conference


------ Forwarded Message
From: David Fukuhara 
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:29:43 -0700
To: Deanna Zachrisson , "mrwhitsett@mrwhitsett.com" ,
"'Fukuhara, Sandra'" 
Subject: NO LA AMAC Conference

Here is a nice shot of the Seattle group. Only Rene was missing. Please pass on to Randi and Ardie.

David


End of Forwarded Message


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From:                         Darch, Bonnie
Sent:                             Thursday, June 24, 2010 11:03 AM
To:                             Zachrisson, Deanna
Subject:                          RE: NO LA AMAC Conference

Figures (finger pointing). He used to be a cop??

From: Zachrisson, Deanna
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 10:59 AM
To: Darch, Bonnie
Subject: Re: N0 LA AMAC Conference

Jerry says that he only sent his $3.8 buyout request to the Port because Host told him to. Renee has no idea what he is
talking about. He says that he's been in the airport business for 15 years and he's still making a small profit so he
doesn't need to sell. i had to listen to his cop stories and about what a big gun he used to carry and how there were "no
rules." Poor Amy had to sit with him during those stories.

D


On 6/24/10 10:00 AM, "Bonnie Darch"  wrote:

Now that I'm back up in my chair...did you talk to Jerry about the MR at all?

From: Zachrisson, Deanna
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 9:38 AM
To: Lincoln, Elaine; Darch, Bonnie; Ridge, Castina
Subject: FW: NO LA AMAC Conference

Get ready to brace yourselves... D


------ Forwarded Message
From: David Fukuhara 
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2010 17:29:43 -O700
To: Deanna Zachrisson , "mrwhitsett@mrwhitsett.com" ,
"'Fukuhara, Sandra'" 
Subject: N0 LA AMAC Conference

Here is a nice shot of the Seattle group. Only Rene was missing. Please pass on to Randi and Ardie.

David

------ End of Forwarded Message



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From:                       Alan Gluck 
Sent:                           Tuesday, January 15, 2013 10:28 AM
To:                           Zachrisson, Deanna
Subject:                         RE: Host lease

I think what you have requested is spot-on, and audited is key (although I'm wondering if smaller firms might not have
audited statements...l just don't know). And I agree with your nal statement...but that is the key...if anybody wants this
to stand up to the scrutiny it will now be under by the FAA, and by other firms who are going to ask for the same
treatment.

Alan
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Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 1:17 PM
To: Alan Gluck
Subject: RE: Host lease

Yes, this is of course exactly what I was thinking, and l confirmed yesterday that I can demand nancials. I know we
discussed this before, in the maelstrom of the motion last year, but I think that I want audited P&Ls, cash ows, long-
term debt, correct? I'll have to be very specific or they'll try to give me something else (usually something we already
have. I want to limit the folks we'll even consider to concourses A & D, since we are not giving relief for the recession
because everyone felt that and everyone would run to the fore. Something along the lines of exceptional
circumstances. I do like the additional "information regarding what actions they have taken to address sales." Any
specic metrics on that one that you'd suggest? AirProjects would end up doing any analysis.

My strong beliefIS that they will not, as they never have been willingIn the past, to provide financials. Then it will be
up
to the political strength of the Port to not cave on that point

D

From: Alan Gluck [mai|tg-,Alang@airprojgt.net|
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 10:10 AM
To: Zachrisson, Deanna
Subject: RE: Host lease

I'm so sorry Deanna...was hoping this was a forgotten little footnote that could have helped you out on this.

In terms of a staff proposal, let's circle back to the only fair basis...they need to prove that they were damaged
and prove how much they were damaged. Those who are requesting "relief" must provide at least 3 years of
detailed by-store nancials as well as information regarding what actions they have taken to address their sales
issues. Then, a 3rd party (I recommend us) can do an analysis of the true impact and make recommendations for

any true-ups that may be necessary. If they refuse to participate by providing information, then there is no way
they can legitimately cry foul anymore, as you afforded them an opportunity and they refused to participate.

Hope this helps.

Alan


From: Zachrisson, Deanna 'l :  chri   n.D         l. r]
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 12:59 PM
To: Alan Gluck
Subject: RE: Host lease

Hi Alan,

Yes, l'm aware of it because my attorney Paul keeps throwing up his arms in exasperation when he reminds
me. But this is a good reminder, because yesterday I got some marching orders to come up with a staff proposal

to make our issues go away sooner rather than later. Of course, I wanted to just tell them that they've got to
wait until we gure out the MP, but we are apparently in too much agony to wait that long. I will make sure to
use this in my one-page proposal. More later.

Deanna

FromAlanGluck[mIltAlanairr
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2013 3:05 AM
To: Zachrisson, Deanna
Subject: Host lease

Hey Deanna:

l was going through the Host lease for something else and came across this in Addendum 2. Since this
covers subs, doesn't it further "protect" the port from the claims and demands being made?

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Take care
Alan M. Gluck
Associate Director
AirProjects, Inc.
908 King Street, Suite 400E
Alexandria, VA 223l4
t) (703) 683-5507