Commissioners                                               Tay Yoshitani 
Chief Executive Officer 
John Creighton 
Chair and President 
Bill Bryant                                    P.O. Box 1209 
Patricia Davis                           Seattle, Washington 98111 
Lloyd Hara                             www. portseattle.org 
Gael Tarleton                              206.728.3000 

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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 15, 2008 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a special meeting at 3:00 p.m., Monday,
December 15, 2008 in the Commission Chambers at Pier 69, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle,
WA. Commissioners Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara and Tarleton were present. 
1.     CALL TO ORDER 
The regular meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by John Creighton, Commission
President. 
2.     EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
The regular meeting was immediately recessed to an executive session to discuss Legal 
Risk and Personnel matters for approximately one hour and reconvened to public session. 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
3.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
Approval of minutes was deferred for the special work session of October 21, the special
meeting of October 27, and the regular meeting of October 28, 2008. 
4.    SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 
None. 
5.     UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 

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None. 
New Business Item 12a was advanced on the agenda as follows: 
12.    NEW BUSINESS 
a.  (00:01:18) Viaduct Discussion and P ossible Action 
Commissioner Creighton commented on a motion that was being presented regarding the
Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement option which had recently been proposed, noting that
there were amendments to the draft motion which had earlier been available. It was
noted that comments of the revised proposed motion was now available to the public. 
Commissioner Bryant read into the record the statement in support of the motion,
including revisions. The motion, with revisions was proposed by Commissioner
Bryant as follows: 
"The Seattle Port Commission hereby directs that the Port send a letter to the Governor of
the State of Washington, the Mayor of Seattle, and the King County Executive expressing
the Commission"s recommendation that a Bored Tunnel Sub-surface Hybrid option be
retained for further study as part of the Alaskan Way Viaduct and Seawall replacement
project." 
A computer slide presentation was provided by Geri Poor, Regional Transportation
Manager, to provide updated information since the last Viaduct presentation to the
Commission, on December 9, 2008. 
Public comment regarding Item 12a was received from the following individuals: 
Lily Wilson Codega, King County Labor Council. Ms. Wilson Codega spoke in
favor of the Commission"s recommendation, and also noted serious concern over
both the aerial and surface options. 
Fred Felleman, Friends of the Earth. Mr. Felleman commended the Commission
for their proposed option, and commented that he hoped the option would be held
at a high level of priority. 
Motion carried, as proposed by Commissioner Bryant: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
Policy and Staff Briefing Items were advanced on the agenda as follows: 
6.     POLICY AND STAFF BRIEFINGS 
e.     (00:20:43) Update on the Performance Audit Report of Port of Seattle
Construction Management 

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Presentation document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 10, 2008
from Dakota Chamberlain, Manager, Seaport Project Management 
Presenter: Mr. Chamberlain 
Mr. Chamberlain provided to the Commission an updated report to issues being
addressed in response to the State Auditor"s Performance Audit. 
b.  (00:26:11) Terminal 30 and Terminal 91  Financial and Schedule Status 
Presentation documents: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 10, 2008,
attachment, and table from Michael Burke, Director, Container Operations and Dakota
Chamberlain, Manager, Seaport Project Management. 
Presenter: Mr. Chamberlain 
Mr. Chamberlain commented on ongoing work at the T30/91 Project, and noted the
further information would be presented to the Commission at upcoming meetings. 
a.  (00:30:22) Briefing on the Port's Zero Tolerance Policy; Fraud Policy; the
Policy related to Employee Standards of Performance and Conduct, Corrective
Action and Discipline; and the Ethics Policies for Employees and Consultants. 
Commission agenda memorandum dated December 11, 2008 from Mary Gin Kennedy,
Director of Commission Services 
CEO Yoshitani provided remarks and commented on disciplinary measures he had taken
after reviewing the Report of the Special Investigative Team, and clarified the Port"s Zero
Tolerance Policy for fraud. Noting a recommendation in the report that the Port establish
a clear code of conduct and an ethics-based compliance program, Mr. Yoshitani stated
that he had directed staff to provide to him by February 15, 2009, a plan and options for
implementing this recommendation. Mr. Yoshitani said that he planned to return to the
Commission in January to report on additional next steps and specifics on the action plan. 
Following comments by Commissioners, Commissioner Davis suggested that in the near
future, there be further discussion of the categories that were mentioned by Mr.
Yoshitani. 
Public Comment regarding Item 6a was received by the following individual: 
Bruce Carter. Mr. Carter. Mr. Carter spoke in favor of the Port"s Zero Tolerance
Policy, and commended the staff for their intent to strengthen the policy in
response to issues which had arisen during the previous year. 

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Capital Development Division Items were advanced on the agenda as follows: 
9.     CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT 
a.  (00:58:27) Request for authorization to suspend most work under the contract
for construction of the Consolidated Rental Car Facility (CRCF) for an
indefinite period, not to exceed one year. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 9, 2008 from
Jim Schone, Director, Aviation Business Development; George England, Program
Leader, Landside/Stormwater; and Elizabeth Morrison, Senior Manager, Corporate
Finance. 
Presenters: Mark Reis, Managing Director, Aviation Division Ms. Morrison, and Ralph
Graves, Managing Director, Capital Development Division 
Mr. Reis emphasized that the request being made is to temporarily suspend the CRCF
Project, not to terminate the project nor terminate the contractor. The recommendation is
to suspend the project pending the identification of long-term financing. 
Ms. Morrison provided background on the financial aspects of the project. 
Staff introduced Dick Schober of Seattle Northwest Securities, who provided more
detailed information on the current bond market.
Commissioner Bryant commented that he was very uncomfortable going forward with
any intermediate funding package and wanted to be looking at a long-term solution. 
Staff and Commission discussion followed regarding the level of risk the Commission is
willing to take for funding solutions.
Public Comment regarding Item 9a was received from the following individuals: 
Lee Newgent, Seattle Building Trades. Mr. Nugent endorsed the suspension of
work, but also commented that there is no way to predict what future construction
costs may be. 
Pat Francis. Mr. Francis read into the record a letter he had written to Senator
Patty Murray, dated December 15, 2008. A copy of the letter was provided, is by
reference made a part of these minutes, is marked Exhibit "A," and is on file in
Port offices. Mr. Francis" letter noted that he believe the RCF Project would be
an ideal candidate for financing through a recovery program currently being
implemented at the federal government level. 
Jack Beaudoin, GM, Turner Construction Co. Mr. Beaudoin commented that the
sooner the project is able to get back on track, the lower the labor costs will be. 
John Little, Northwest Carpenters Union. Mr. Little commented on the union"s
profound disappointment in the need to suspend the RCF project. 

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Chris Elwell, Seattle Building Trades. Mr. Elwell spoke about a desire to work
with staff to establish creative financing methods for the RCF Project. 
Lorie Tallarico, Avis Budget Rental Car Co. Ms Tallarico expressed extreme
concern about the consideration of a shut down of the RCF Project. 
Dale Bright. A written copy of comments was submitted by Mr. Bright; is by
reference, made a part of these minutes; is marked Exhibit "B;" and is on file in
Port offices. Mr. Bright"s comments focused on the need for the Port to look for
alternative methods of funding for the RCF Project. 
Motion for approval of Item 9a  Hara 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
b.  (02:35:02) Request for authorization of three professional service contracts
related to the Rental Car Facility, including 1) Rental Car Facility Project
Management Services; 2) Bus Maintenance Facility Commissioning Services,
and 3) Aviation Capital Improvement Program Project Controls Services. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 5, 2008 from
Bob Riley, Director, Aviation Capital Improvement Program; Janice Marsters, Assistant
Director, Aviation Capital Improvement Program; and George England, Program Leader,
Aviation Capital Improvement Program 
Presenters: Ms. Marsters and Mr. England 
Motion for approval of Item 9b  Bryant 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
The agenda was returned to Policy and Staff Briefings as follows: 
6.     POLICY AND STAFF BRIEFINGS 
c.  (02:41:43) Capital Improvement Projects Report for Third Quarter, 2008 
Presentation documents: Commission agenda memorandum dated November 20, 2008
from Ralph Graves, Managing Director, Capital Development Division; computer slide
presentation; and third quarter report. 
Presenter: Mr. Graves 

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Topics reviewed included the overall status of project and reportable variances of projects
for the Aviation, Seaport, Capital Development Divisions as well as the Information &
Communication Technology Department 
d.  (02:48:48) Staff Briefing on Pier 66 Outer Berth Activity 
Presentation document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 10, 2008
from Charlie Sheldon, Managing Director, Seaport Division 
Presenter: Mr. Sheldon 
Mr. Sheldon provided information as had been requested by Commissioners on the status
of the Matson ship currently moored at Pier 66. 
Direction was given for staff to return with more concrete ideas on how the Matson
vessel might be moved from its current location early in the year. 
Public comment regarding Item 6d was received from the following individuals: 
Chris Sullivan, General Manager, Marriott Hotel. Mr. Sullivan expressed
displeasure at the mooring of the Matson ship at Pier 66, commenting on resulting
negative impacts on business at the Marriott. 
Jeff Arnot, Anthony"s Restaurants. Mr. Arnot stated his displeasure about the
Matson ship being moored at Pier 66, noting a loss of business at the restaurant as
a result of the ship"s current location. 
A five-minute recess was called and the meeting was reconvened to open public session
at 7:30 p.m. 
7.     MARINE ITEMS 
a.  (03:19:42) Request for authorization to spend reserve funds in the amount of
$10,396,000 for the environmental remediation program for Seaport, Real Estate
and Airport for 2009. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated November 18, 2008 from
Stephanie Jones, Senior Manager, Seaport Environmental Programs and Elizabeth
Leavitt, Director, Aviation Environmental Programs 
Presenters: Ms. Jones and Ms. Leavitt 
Motion for approval of Item 7a  Davis 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
8.     AVIATION ITEMS 
None. 

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10.    REAL ESTATE 
None. 
11.    GENERAL BUSINESS 
a.  (03:22:37) Resolution No. 3609, Second Reading and Final Passage. 2009 Salary
and Benefit Resolution. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 11, 2008 from
David Henderson, Senior Manager, Total Compensation 
Presenter: Mr. Henderson 
Mr. Henderson informed the Commission on changes to Exhibit "A" of the resolution,
which resulted from suggestions made by the Commission at First Reading. He also
provided an update on the Port"s experience with employee"s called to active military
duty over the last seven years 
General Counsel clarified that although there were clerical changes to the exhibit to the
Resolution, regarding ranges of pay, no amendments were necessary to the Resolution
itself from First Reading. He also noted that the changes were called out at First
Reading, further clarifying that an amendment was not needed. 
Motion for Second Reading and Final Passage of Resolution No. 3609  Davis 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
b.  (03:33:00) Request for Commission to 1) grant an exception from competition
for international marketing services for Economic, Business & Trade
Development, and 2) authorize the Chief Executive Officer to enter into service
agreements with four firms for the contract duration not to exceed five years. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 15, 2008 from
Paul Isaki, Director, Economic, Business & Trade Development 
Presenter: Mr. Isaki 
Following Commission discussion, Commissioner Hara clarified that in the future this
may be a contract which would need to go out to bid. 
Motion to grant exception for international marketing services  Tarleton 

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Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
Motion for CEO to enter into service agreements with four firms for the contract
duration not to exceed five years  Davis 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
12.    NEW BUSINESS 
Commissioners Davis and Creighton reported on a recent event at the Airport called "The
Berlin Airlift," which they both attended. 

13.    ADJOURNMENT 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. 
(A digital recording of the meeting is available on the Port"s website.) 

Bill Bryant 
Secretary 








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