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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 10, 2019 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, September 10, 2019, in 
commission chambers  at Port of Seattle offices, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington.
Commissioners Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, and Steinbrueck were present. 
1.    CALL to ORDER 
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 8, of the commission bylaws, the meeting convened at 11:15 a.m. to
conduct an executive session. 
2.    EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
The notice posted during the executive session included two matters related to litigation and legal
risk. The time for reconvening was posted as 12: 15 p.m. Following the executive session, which
lasted approximately 55 minutes, the public meeting reconvened at 12:25 p.m. Commissioner
Bowman led the flag salute. 
3.    APPROVAL of the AGENDA 
Without objection, the preliminary agenda was revised to remove agenda item 6d from the
unanimous consent calendar for separate discussion and vote. 
4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 
Executive Director Steve Metruck previewed items on the day's agenda and made announcements. 
He noted the death of Darrell Bryan, CEO of Clipper Navigation, on September 7, 2019.
Commissioners expressed their condolences and commented on Mr. Bryan's contributions to the
maritime industrial community. 
5.    PUBLIC COMMENT 
Public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
J.C. Harris, regarding commission bylaws (agenda item 8f) and the role of the port as a
special purpose government. 
Steve Edmiston, the Briefing Project, regarding commission bylaws (agenda item 8f).
Mr. Edmiston submitted written materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit A. 
Alex Tsimerman, StandUp America, regarding economics and political corruption. 


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6.    UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 
[Clerk's Note: Items on the Unanimous Consent Calendar are not individually discussed.
Commissioners may remove items for separate discussion and vote when approving the agenda.] 
6a.  Approval of the minutes of the special meeting of July 23, 2019. 
6b.  Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the period August 1, 2019, through August
31, 2019, including accounts payable check nos. 931183-931645 in the amount of
$6,431,771.96;  accounts  payable  ACH  nos.  019475-020174  in  the  amount  of 
$62,514,426.27; accounts payable wire transfer nos. 015180-015198 in the amount of
$8,324,568.18, payroll check nos. 194004-194262 in the amount of $317,254.90; and
payroll ACH nos. 925472-929894 in the amount of $11,180,010.41 for a fund total of
$88,768,013.72. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
6c.  Authorization for the Executive Director to execute one professional services indefinite
delivery, indefinite quantity contract to perform environmental and regulatory support
for the marine stormwater utility with a total value of $3,000,000 and a contract period of
five years plus two option years for Maritime properties. No funding is associated with
this authorization. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
As noted above, agenda item 6d was temporarily postponed. 
6e.  Authorization for the Executive Director to execute one indefinite delivery, indefinite
quantity consulting agreement for hydraulic and hydrology support services in support
of the port's Aviation and Maritime Divisions with a cumulative total amount not to
exceed $750,000 over five years. No funding is associated with this request. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
6f.   Authorization for the Executive Director to execute contracts for controls and software
support for multiple baggage handling systems at the Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport over a period of five years at the port's discretion for a total estimated cost of
$500,000. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
6g.  Authorization for the Executive Director to approve additional funding of $35,000 to
account  for  costs  associated  with  environmental  remediation  activities  during
construction of the Emerson Maintenance Site, for a total project cost not to exceed
$410,000 (CIP #C800892). 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
6h.  Authorization for the Executive Director to execute a collective bargaining agreement
between the Port of Seattle and the International Association of Machinists and

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Aerospace Workers, Local 289, representing Inventory Specialists at the Port of Seattle
covering the period from January 1, 2019, through December 31, 2021. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and redline of the draft collective bargaining
agreement. 
The motion for approval of consent items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6e, 6f, 6g, and 6h carried by the following
vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
7.    SPECIAL ORDERS of BUSINESS 
ITEMS REMOVED from CONSENT 
The commission advanced to consideration of  
6d.  Authorization for the Executive Director to execute one indefinite delivery, indefinite
quantity contract to perform surface water monitoring and permit support with a total
value of $3,500,000 and a contract ordering period of five years at the Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport. No funding is associated with this authorization. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
Presenter(s): Sarah Cox, Senior Manager, Environmental Programs. 
In response to commissioner questions, Ms. Cox described the value of Salmon Safe certification
and the benefits of the water quality monitoring support provided for in the proposed contract.
The motion for approval of agenda item 6d carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
8.    AUTHORIZATIONS and FINAL ACTIONS 
8a.  Authorization for the Executive Director to increase the budget for the Pier 69 Lobby
Improvements Project by $175,000 for a total project cost not to exceed $496,000
(CIP #C800216). 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Nick Milos, Manager, Corporate Facilities, and Amy Kiessling, Capital Project Manager. 
Previously, the commission authorized construction of the Pier 69 Commission Chambers Refresh
and Lobby Improvements Projects on October 9, 2018, under agenda item 6g. 
Commissioners asked about the changes driving the project cost increase. Relocation of the
reception desk and installation of new LED lighting ended up costing more than originally expected. 

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The motion for approval of agenda item 8a carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
8b.  Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) increase the project budget for the
Passenger Loading Bridge Renewal and Replacement Project in the amount of
$3,000,000; (2) use Port of Seattle crews and small and major works on-call contracts to 
perform the construction work; and (3) advertise, bid, and execute a major works
construction project. This request is $3,000,000 for a revised total estimated project cost
of $13,000,000 (CIP #C800793). 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): John Freeman, Capital Project Manager. 
Previously, the commission authorized design for replacement and procurement of passenger
loading bridges for an estimated total of $10 million on February 27, 2018, under agenda item 6f. 
Port ownership of passenger loading bridges was reviewed. Except those owned and operated by
Alaska Airlines as part of the NorthSTAR program, all bridges now belong to the port; however,
because they were previously tenant-owned, there are almost no as-built records available.
Construction challenges resulting in additional project costs were summarized. Commissioners
asked about the schedule for further loading bridge replacement at the airport and stressed the
importance of loading bridge safety, especially given the absence of as-built drawings. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 8b carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
8c.  Authorization for the Executive Director to execute a contract for security services to be
delivered to all Maritime Division, Economic Development, and Northwest Seaport
Alliance locations on both scheduled and ad hoc bases for a total estimated cost over
five years of approximately $20,000,000. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
Presenter(s): Kenneth Lyles, Director, Maritime Operations and Security; and Russ Read, Seaport
Security Program Manager. 
Commissioners asked about allocation of costs for security services to tenants and the Northwest
Seaport Alliance. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 8c carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Steinbrueck (4) 
Absent for the vote: Gregoire 
Agenda item 8d was removed from the agenda prior to publication. 

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8e.  Authorization for the Executive Director to: (1) execute a construction contract with the
low responsive and responsible bidder for the Restroom Renovation Concourses B, C,
and D project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, notwithstanding the low bid
exceeded the engineer's estimate by more than 10 percent, and (2) authorize an
additional $1,200,000 for a total project authorization of $17,792,000 (CIP #C800697).
[subsequently laid on the table] 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
Presenter(s): Sean Anderson, Capital Program Leader; Mandy Xiggores, Aviation Capital Programs
Development Manager; and Penne Pelton, Capital Project Manager. 
Explanations for the bids' exceeding engineer's estimate by 25 percent were summarized. These
were described as unforeseen project impacts, unexpectedly high subcontractor bids, the use of nonlocal
cost estimators, and a busy construction market. Nevertheless, the closeness of the two bids
received was characterized as indicating they were competitive. It was suggested other project
phases may also require additional funds. 
Commissioner Gregoire noted her lack of support for the request based on not yet having received
a report requested in February relating to incorporation of recommendations of the All-Gender
Restroom Working Group in the renovations for restrooms on Concourses B, C, and D. 
[Clerk's Note: On September 12, 2019, Aviation Managing Director Lance Lyttle provided the
requested report, which is attached as minutes Exhibit B.] 
Commissioners asked about design features of the renovated restrooms, including water
conservation and sanitation improvements. 
Agenda item 8e was laid on the table. The vote was: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
[Clerk's Note: This authorization was considered again on September 24, 2019, as agenda item 6d.] 
8f.   Adoption of Resolution No. 3761: A resolution of the Port of Seattle Commission
amending Resolution Nos. 3742, 3744, and 3754, regarding bylaws governing the
organization and transaction of business of the Port of Seattle Commission, to revise
the object statement in Article I. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft resolution, proposed Amendment 1,
and redline version. 
Presenter(s): Mike Merritt, Commission Chief of Staff. 
Previously, the commission approved introduction of Resolution No. 3761 on August 13, 2019. 


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Mr. Merritt summarized commission consideration to date of the proposed text changes in the bylaws
and explained that there is an amendment available to further improve the language of the
commission's bylaws' object statement. 
Upon a motion and second to adopt Resolution No. 3761, the following amendments were
considered: 
AMENDMENT 1 
There was a motion and second to adopt Amendment 1 to Resolution 3761, which reads as follows: 
In Resolution 3761, in Section 1, on page 1, line 30, strike all the inserted text through line 34
and replace it as follows: 
Founded in 1911 by a vote of the people as a special purpose government, the Port of Seattle's
mission is to promote economic opportunities and the quality of life in the region by advancing
trade, travel, and commerce in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible
manner. 
And on page 1, line 39, insert a new Section 3 of the resolution as follows: 
Section 3. Article II, Section 1, Port of Seattle Commission Bylaws, is amended to read as
follows: 
Membership. The Port of Seattle is led by a board of five commissioners elected by King County
voters to four-year terms pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 53.12 RCW. The members of
the Port of Seattle Commission shall be those commissioners duly elected pursuant to the laws
of the State of Washington. Election and terms of port commissioners shall be pursuant to
applicable law. As elected officials, each commissioner shall exercise the responsibilities of
office and be accountable to the general public, the citizens of King County, and one another. 
AMENDMENT 1 to AMENDMENT 1 
Commissioner Gregoire offered the following amendment to the amendment: 
On page 1, line 14, delete "to four year terms" 
The motion for adoption of Amendment 1 to Amendment 1 carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
AMENDMENT 2 to AMENDMENT 1 
Commissioner Calkins offered the following amendment to the amendment: 
On page 1, line 6, delete "and" before "commerce" and insertimmediately thereafter the
following: and job creation 


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The motion for adoption of Amendment 2 to Amendment 1 carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
AMENDMENT 3 to AMENDMENT 1 
Commissioner Steinbrueck offered the following amendment to the amendment: 
On page 1, line 5, before "quality of life" delete "the" 
The motion for adoption of Amendment 3 to Amendment 1 carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
The question recurred on the motion to adopt Amendment 1, as amended, to Resolution
No. 3761, which carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
The question recurred on the adoption of Resolution No. 3761, as amended, (agenda item 8f)
which carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
9.    PRESENTATIONS, REPORTS, and STAFF BRIEFINGS  None. 
10.  QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE  None. 
11.  ADJOURNMENT 
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 1:57 p.m. 

Prepared:                                      Attest: 
Paul J. White, Commission Clerk                Peter Steinbrueck, Commission Secretary 
Minutes approved: October 22, 2019. 





September 10, 2019, regular meeting minutes submitted for review October 18, 2019, and proposed for approval October 22, 2019.