COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
May 14, 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 636 028 013#
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, May 14, 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 Meeting of April 16, 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 April 1, 2024, through April 30, 2024, Including
Accounts Payable Check Nos. 952972 through 953563 in the Amount of $6,611,101.26; Accounts Payable
ACH Nos. 065245 through 066055 in the Amount of $113,913,100.54; Accounts Payable Wire Transfer Nos.
016289 through 016307 in the Amount of $9,986,180.23; Payroll Check Nos. 212008 through 212388 in the
Amount of $63,007.94; and Payroll ACH Nos. 1191687 through 1196496 in the Amount of $16,068,853.03,
for a Fund Total of $146,579,235.06. (memo enclosed)
8c. Monthly Notification of Prior Executive Director
(memo enclosed – No action, for information only)

Delegation

Actions

April

2024.

8d. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Contract for the Operation and Management of the
Seattle Ramp Tower and to Enter into Agreements with the Federal Aviation Administration in Relation to
Managing and Coordinating Operations, for a Total Amount Requested of $16,000,000.
(memo and presentation enclosed)
8e. Authorization for the Executive Director to Advertise, Bid, and Execute a Major Public Works Construction
Contract, to Execute Related Project Change Orders, Amendments, Work Authorizations, Purchases,
Contracts, and Take Other Actions Necessary to Support and Deliver the Access Control in Communication
Rooms Project; to Authorize Use of Port of Seattle Crews to Support Construction Activities, and Any Possible
Abatement Work for the Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, for an Amount Requested of
$6,000,000 and a Total Estimated Project Cost Not-to-Exceed $8,100,000. (CIP# C800935)
(memo and presentation enclosed)
8f. Authorization for the Executive Director to Increase the Value of the Existing Service Contract for Airportwide Window Cleaning at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by $2,000,000 to Complete the Initial FiveYear Contract and to Procure a New Up-to-Five-Year Contract Starting March 2025, for an Estimated Cost
of $7,000,000 through February 2030, for a Total Estimated Project Cost of $9,000,000.
(memo and presentation enclosed)
8g. Commission Determination that a Competitive Process is Not Appropriate or Cost-Effective and Exemption
of a Contract from a Competitive Process Consistent with Statutory Requirements and Authorizing the
Executive Director to Execute an Agreement with Studio Matthews for Development of Port-Owned
Waterfront Signage in the Requested Amount of $96,640. (memo and presentation enclosed)
8h. Adoption 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, resolution, and presentation 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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8i. Authorization for the Executive Director to Proceed with the PeopleSoft Financials Upgrade Project; to
Procure Hardware, Software, and Consulting Services; and to Use Port Staff for Implementation, for a Total
Project Cost Not-to-Exceed $3,400,000. (CIP# C801382) (memo enclosed)
8j. Authorization for the Executive Director to Sign an Interlocal Agreement with Highline Public Schools,
Maritime High School, to Support the Work of Instructional Design Plans Demonstrating a Maritime-Focused
Curriculum for the Next Two Years at $250,000 Per Year, and a Total Requested Amount of $500,000.
(memo, agreement, report, and presentation enclosed)
8k. Authorization for the Executive Director to Approve Funding and Procurement for Design, Acquisition,
Fabrication, and Installation of Public Art at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for the 2025 Portion of the
2022-2026 Public Art for Airport Projects CIP, in the Amount of $6,800,000, from the Total Art Pool Budget
of $27,523,820. (CIP# C102066) (memo and presentation enclosed)
10. NEW BUSINESS
10a. Introduction of Resolution No. 3823: A Resolution Amending the Policy Directive for Salaries and Benefits
for Employees Not Covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement Established by Resolution No. 3820
and Providing an Effective Date for All Amendments of June 1, 2024. (memo, resolution, attachment A,
attachment B, Exhibit A, 2023 pay range data, and presentation enclosed)
10b. Adoption of Order No. 2024-07: An Order ‘Shredding the Paper Ceiling’ at the Port of Seattle by Eliminating
Unnecessary Post-Secondary Degree Requirements for Port Jobs. (order enclosed)
10c. Authorization for the Executive Director to Prepare Design and Construction Bid Packages for S Concourse
Facilitating Projects, to Procure Long-Lead Items, to Utilize Port Crews for Design Support, to Execute an
Alternative Delivery Contract, and to Increase the Project Authorization by $25,000,000, for a Total Project
Authorization To-Date of $127,500,000. (CIP# C801203) (memo and presentation enclosed)
11.

PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS

11a. SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table 2023 Annual Report. (memo, one-pager, agenda, report
overview, report working group 1, report working group 2, and presentation enclosed)
11b. Sustainable Century and Fly Quiet Awards. (memo and presentation enclosed)
11c. International Public Market Final Report. (memo, study, 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