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 JANUARY 6, 2009 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a special meeting at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January
6,2009 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 3:10 p.m. by Bill Bryant, 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 matters for approximately one hour and reconvened to public session. 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
3.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
(00:01:00) Motion for approval of minutes for the October 21, 2008 Special Work
Session, the October 27, 2008 Special Meeting, and the October 28, 2008 Regular
Meeting  Davis 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 

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4.    SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 
(00:01:36) Election of Officers for 2009 
The following slate of officers was proposed by Commissioner Tarleton: 
President and Chair  Bryant 
Vice-president and Vice-chair  Tarleton 
Secretary  Hara 
Assistant Secretary  Davis 
Commissioner  Creighton 
Prior to the vote, Commissioner Hara stated that he would vote no on the motion as he
believed discussions were held in secret regarding the proposed slate of officers. 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Tarleton (4) 
Opposed: Hara (1) 
Commissioner Creighton provided outgoing remarks, commenting on his past two years
of serving as Commission Chair and President. 
There was a short recess for a photo opportunity of the passing of the gavel to incoming
Commission president Bryant, and the meeting was reconvened. 
Commissioners Bryant and Hara expressed their appreciation of Commissioner
Creighton's service over the past two years as Commission Chair. CEO Yoshitani also
commented on the leadership and successes of Commissioner Hara over the past two
years since he has been at the Port as Chief Executive officer, and thanked him for his
service. 
Commissioner Bryant then provided incoming remarks, and thanked Commissioner
Creighton for his leadership. 
5.     UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 
None. 
Policy and Staff Briefing 6b was advanced on the agenda as follows: 
6.     POLICY AND STAFF BRIEFINGS 
b.  (00:27:58) Alaskan Way Viaduct/Seawall Rep lacement Project: Status Update 

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Presentation document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 29, 2008
from Kurt Beckett, Director, External Affairs and Geri Poor, Regional Transportation
Manager 
Presenters: Ms. Poor and Mike Merritt, Government Relations Manager 
Staff reviewed the recent Commission motion which was passed on December 15
regarding the Viaduct, supporting a sub-surface hybrid replacement option. It was noted
that at a recent meeting of the Stakeholder Advisory Committee, the committee voted
nearly unanimously that the leadership group of the state, the county and the City of
Seattle should continue study of the option of a deep bored tunnel, along with
improvements to I-5, transit, and the surface streets. The Stakeholder Committee's
decision was taken in recognition that the state's financial contribution would be capped
at about $2.8 billion and that additional money to fund the extra cost of the tunnel should
come from regional sources. 
Commissioner Tarleton encouraged further public discussion regarding the Viaduct. 
a.  (00:37:27) Briefing on Airport Response to Snow Emergency 
Presentation documents: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 31, 2008
and computer slide presentation from Mark M. Reis, Managing Director, Aviation
Division 
Presenter: Mr. Reis 
Mr. Reis presented an overview of the response at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
to the recent snow incident in the area. Statistics included the facts that over a period of
13 days, nearly 14 inches of snow fell, and at times there were sustained winds at the
Airport of 30 knots.
Mr. Reis commented on snow removal on runways and taxiways, on airport roads and
drives, terminal management, and employee volunteers. 
Commissioner Tarleton read into the record a letter that she had sent to all Port
employees recognizing the Port's performance in response to the recent snow storm. A
copy of the letter is by reference, made a part of these minutes, is marked Exhibit 'A,'
and is on file in Port offices. 
c.  (01:02:18) Update on Cruise Vessel Biomass Study and Phase 1 Draft Report 
Presentation documents: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 19, 2008
from Stephanie Jones Stebbins, Senior Manager, Seaport Environmental Programs and
Peter K. Ressler, Seaport Environmental Programs Compliance Manager and DRAFT
Report titled 'Cruise Vessel Biomass Management Study.' 

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Presenters Ms. Jones Stebbins and Mr. Ressler 
At the beginning of the presentation, Ms. Jones Stebbins noted that they are currently in
the beginning of a 30-day public comment period on the report. She stated that the
biomass study is being done in response to a Commission motion made in February,
2007, directing staff to work with other stakeholders to look at cruise waste and cruise
biomass as well as a motion from the County Council to their staff to also work on the
issue, and to work with Port staff. The County took the lead in the study, and the focus of
the work was on cruise wastewater. During the past year, further work was done with a
broader focus on biomass. 
Public comment regarding Item 6c was received from the following individuals: 
Bill Morani, Holland America Line. Mr. Morani spoke in favor of their work
with the Port of Seattle and committed to doing so in the future. 
Fred Felleman, Friends of the Earth. Mr. Felleman commented that he felt the
draft report being discussed was contradictory to the Environmental Protection
Agency's report. 
Heather Trim, People for Puget Sound. Ms. Trim stated that she appreciates the
public comment period on the report, and also noted that she does not believe the
report is fulfilling what the Port's motion requested and feels that the report needs
more detail 
Marietta Sharp, Department of Ecology. Ms. Sharp urged the Commission to
have staff continue the study and look at options for a more in-depth study. 
d.  (01:45:47) Federal and State Legislative Update 
Presentation document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 31, 2008
from Kurt Beckett, Director External Affairs and Clare Gallagher, Manager, State
Government Relations 
Presenters: Mr. Beckett and Ms. Gallagher 
Mr. Beckett noted that at the Federal level, the three top priorities are infrastructure
investment, green port related opportunities, and port security. He also commented that
the Federal economic stimulus package was expected to be finalized prior to the
President's Day recess. 
Ms. Gallagher provided background on upcoming work to be done at the State level,
including a significant amount of work as a result of the significant economic downturn.
She commented on proposed work to be done regarding the state budget, transportation
funding, and anticipated stimulus spending, and also noted that there would be a strong
focus on environmental initiatives. 
e.  (02:07:32) Briefing on the 2008 Audit Committee Accomplishments 

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Presentation documents: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 31, 2008
and computer slide presentation from Tom Barnard, Research and Policy Analyst 
Presenter: Mr. Barnard 
Mr. Barnard reviewed accomplishments of the 2008 accomplishment of the Audit
Committee, which included: 
Background of the Audit Committee and Related Tasks 
Organizational Strengthening 
Future Work 
f.  (02:29:42) Briefing on Pier 66 Outer Berth Activity 
Presentation document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 31, 2008
from Charlie Sheldon, Managing Director, Seaport Division 
Presenter: Mr. Sheldon 
Mr. Sheldon presented information as requested by the Commission regarding options for
the relocating of the Matson ship currently berthed at Pier 66. Options and financial
impacts for relocating the vessel were reviewed. 
Public Comment regarding Item 6f was received from the following: 
Shelley Tomberg, Director of Marketing at Bell Harbor. Ms. Tomberg spoke
against the option of moving the Matson ship north. 
g     (02:46:50) Briefing on Declaration of Emergency 
Briefing document: Memorandum dated December 31, 2008 from Ralph Graves,
Managing Director, Capital Development Division. 
Presenter: Mr. Graves 
Mr. Graves commented on information that had been presented to the Commission earlier
via e-mail regarding a declaration of emergency at Terminal 91 related to a leak in a
water main at Terminal 91. 
Mr. Graves also referenced an additional notice to the Commission regarding a water line
break which had occurred at Terminal 104. 
7.     MARINE ITEMS 
a.  (02:49:58) Resolution No. 3210, First Reading. Naming the new cruise terminal
located on Pier 91 "Smith Cove Cruise Terminal." 

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Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 30, 2008 from
Charlie Sheldon, Managing Director, Seaport Division. 
Presenters: Mr. Sheldon and Mike McLaughlin, Senior Manager, Cruise and Industrial
Properties 
Following Commission discussion of the proposed resolution, it was suggested that
further study of the naming of the Cruise Terminal needed further review, and the item
was tabled until the next Commission meeting. 
8.     AVIATION ITEMS 
None. 
9.     CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT 
None. 
10.    REAL ESTATE 
None. 
11.    GENERAL BUSINESS 
None. 
12.    NEW BUSINESS 
Commission discussion, led by Commissioner Tarleton regarding a proposal that would
be moving forward regarding an Ethics Advisory Forum. It was suggested that a motion
would be presented to the Commission at the end of January, 2009 
Commissioner Davis commented that she would like to see on future agendas more
information which reflected where the Port is headed. 
Prior to adjournment, Commissioner Bryant announced the final amount for the McKay
investigation, which totaled $1,399,464. 
13.    ADJOURNMENT 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. 
(A digital recording of the meeting is available on the Port's website.) 
Lloyd Hara 
Secretary 

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