COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA
April 16, 2024
To be held virtually via MS Teams and in person at the Port of Seattle Headquarters
Building – Commission Chambers, Pier 69, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA. You
may view the full meeting live at meetings.portseattle.org. To listen live, call in at
+1 (425) 660-9954 or (833) 209-2690 and Conference ID 466 831 772#
ORDER OF BUSINESS
10:30 a.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION – if necessary, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (executive sessions are not open to the
public)
► 12:00 noon – PUBLIC SESSION
Reconvene or Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (at this time, commissioners may reorder, add, or remove items from the
agenda)
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. PUBLIC COMMENT – procedures available online at https://www.portseattle.org/page/public-comment-portcommission-meetings
During the regular order of business, those wishing to provide public comment (in accordance with the
Commission’s bylaws) on Commission agenda items or on topics related to the conduct of Port business will
have the opportunity to:
1) Deliver public comment via email: All written comments received by email to commission-publicrecords@portseattle.org will be distributed to commissioners and attached to the approved minutes.
2) Deliver public comment via phone or Microsoft Teams conference: To take advantage of this option,
please email commission-public-records@portseattle.org with your name and agenda item or topic related to the
conduct of Port business you wish to speak to by 9:00 a.m. PT on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. (Please be advised
that public comment is limited to agenda items and topics related to the conduct of Port business only.)
You will then be provided with instructions and a link to join the Teams meeting.
3) Deliver public comment in person by signing up to speak on your arrival to the physical meeting
location: To take advantage of this option, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of any regular
meeting to sign-up on the public comment sheet available at the entrance to the meeting room to speak on
agenda items and topics related to the conduct of Port business.
For additional information, please contact commission-public-records@portseattle.org.
8. CONSENT AGENDA (consent agenda items are adopted by one motion without discussion)
8a. Approval of Minutes of the Special and Regular Meetings of March 26, 2024. (no enclosure)
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 quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation
in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

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8b. Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the Period March 1, 2024, through March 31, 2024, Including
Accounts Payable Check Nos. 952591 through 952971 in the Amount of $11,119,079.97; Accounts Payable
ACH Nos. 064432 through 065244 in the Amount of $56,369,853.99; Accounts Payable Wire Transfer Nos.
016268 through 016288 in the Amount of $13,183,485.71; Payroll Check Nos. 211567 through 212007in the
Amount of $139,832.99; and Payroll ACH Nos. 1184518 through 1191686 in the Amount of $25,530,129.35
for a Fund Total of $106,342,382.01. (memo enclosed)
8c. Monthly Notification of Prior Executive Director
(memo enclosed – No action, for information only)

Delegation

Actions

March

2024.

8d. Authorization for the Executive Director to Increase the Project Scope and Associated Budget for the
Airport Terminal Solid Waste Project in the Amount of $4,500,000; to Advertise, Bid, and Execute a
Major Works Construction Contract, Execute Related Project Change Orders, Amendments,
Work Authorizations, Purchases, Contracts, and Take Other Actions Necessary to Support and Deliver
the Airport Terminal Solid Waste Project; and to Authorize the Use of Port of Seattle Crews to Support the
Design and Construction Activities, for a Total Estimated Project Cost of $19,180,000. (CIP# C800945)
(memo and presentation enclosed)
8e. Commission Approval
(memo enclosed)

of

International

Travel

Authorization

for

2nd

Quarter

2024.

8f. Authorization for the Executive Director to Advertise, Award, and Execute a Major Works Construction
Contract to Rehabilitate and Provide Improvements to the Two Million Gallon Water Reservoir at the Port of
Seattle; to Execute Related Project Change Orders, Amendments, Work Authorizations, Purchases,
Contracts, and Take Other Actions Necessary to Support and Deliver the Water Reservoir Rehabilitation
Project; to Authorize Use of Port of Seattle Crews to Support the Design and Construction Activities, in the
Amount Requested of $2,019,000 and a Total Estimated Project Cost of $3,169,000. (CIP# C801172).
(memo and presentation enclosed)
8g. Authorization for the Executive Director to Approve Additional Funding in the Amount of $1,100,000 and to
Advertise and Execute a Major Public Works Construction Contract for the Completion of the U00721
Fishermen’s Terminal ADA Compliance Phase 2 Project, for a Total Estimated Project Cost of $2,890,000.
(CIP# C801198). (memo and presentation enclosed)
8h. Adoption of Order No. 2024-06: Providing for a 2023 Performance Rating for the Executive Director, a 2024
Cost-of-Living Base Salary Increase, and a One Percent Lump Sum Increase. (order enclosed)
8i. Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize the Agreement with the Seattle Tacoma Airline
Consortium (STAC) for Exit Lane Staffing Reimbursement for a Total Amount of $2,600,000 through
January 15, 2025. (memo and agreement enclosed)
Commissioners: Ryan Calkins ■ Sam Cho ■ Fred Felleman ■ Toshiko Hasegawa ■ Hamdi Mohamed
Executive Director: Stephen P. Metruck
To contact commissioners: 206-787-3034 For meeting records and information: commission-public-records@portseattle.org 206-787-3210
www.portseattle.org

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8j. Adoption of Resolution No. 3821: A Resolution Adopting SEA Tree Replacement Standards for Airport
Activities Area and the SEA Land Stewardship Plan for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
(memo, draft resolution w/ Exhibit A, Exhibit B (available online) and presentation enclosed)
10. NEW BUSINESS
10a. Introduction of Resolution No. 3822: A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation
and Refunding Bonds, 2024 in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Not-to-Exceed $325,000,000, for the
Purpose of Financing or Refinancing Capital Improvements to Port Facilities and Refunding Certain
Outstanding Obligations of the Port; and Authorizing a Designated Port Representative to Approve Certain
Matters Relating to the Sale of the 2024 LTGO Bonds. (memo, draft resolution, and presentation
enclosed)
10b. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Tenant Reimbursement Agreement with the Selected
Duty-Free Operator and to Authorize $10,100,000 for Design and Pre-Construction Services for the
Concourse A Duty-Free Project, for an Estimated Total Project Cost Between $46,000,000 and
$60,000,000. (memo and presentation enclosed)
11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11a. Diversity in Contracting 2023 Annual Report and Five-Year Review. (memo and presentation enclosed)
12. QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT

Commissioners: Ryan Calkins ■ Sam Cho ■ Fred Felleman ■ Toshiko Hasegawa ■ Hamdi Mohamed
Executive Director: Stephen P. Metruck
To contact commissioners: 206-787-3034 For meeting records and information: commission-public-records@portseattle.org 206-787-3210
www.portseattle.org