Commissioners                                               Tay Yoshitani 
Chief Executive Officer 
Bill Bryant 
Chair and President 
John Creighton                           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 MARCH 31, 2009 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a special meeting at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, March
31, 2009 at the South Seattle Community College Georgetown Campus, 6737 Corson
Ave. S, Seattle, WA. Commissioners Bryant, Creighton, Davis, and Hara and Tarleton
were present. 
1.     CALL TO ORDER 
The special meeting was called to order at 3:03 p.m. by Bill Bryant, Commission
President. 
2.     EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
None. 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
Dr. Gary Oertli, President of South Seattle Community College was introduced and gave
welcoming remarks to the Commission. 
3.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
(00:06:51) Motion for approval of the minutes of the minutes of the special meetings
of February 3 and February 24, 2009  Hara. 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 

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4.     SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 
None. 
5.     UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 
None. 
6.     DIVISION, CORPORATE AND COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 
a.  (00:07:48) Authorization for construction and approval to advertise for bids for
the Trash Handling and Recycling System Project at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport (Airport), increasing the Project Authorization by an
amount of $724,000, for a total authorization of $1,476,000. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated March 6, 2009 from
Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations; Robert F. Riley, Director, Aviation Capital
Improvement Program; and Richard Ottele, General Manager, Aviation Facilities and
Infrastructure. 
Presenters: Mr. Riley and Trevor Emtman, Senior Systems Engineer 
Mr. Riley stated that this project will be beneficial in the areas of the environment, safety,
and economically to the airlines. He clarified that this request is for five of six planned
sites at the Airport. 
Commissioner Tarleton noted that the operations and maintenance of this system will be
paid for by user fees. 
Motion made and seconded for approval of Item 6a  Davis 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
b.  (00:12:27) Authorization to execute Fourth Addendum to Participation
Agreement for Cleanup of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Jet Fuel Facility,
a multi-party agreement for remediation of the United Airlines and Continental
Airlines Former Fuel Farms Area at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum and map dated February 27, 2009
from Elizabeth Leavitt, Director, Aviation Environmental Programs; Paul Agid,
Environmental Program Supervisor, Aviation Environmental Programs; and Susan
Ridgley, Senior Port Counsel. 

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Presenter: Mr. Agid 
Mr. Agid provided background on cleanup efforts made at the fuel storage facilities
beginning in 1988 through the present. He noted that the funding for the Port's share of
the project cost will come from a previously approved Environmental Reserve spending
authorization. 
Motion made and seconded for approval of Item 6b  Creighton 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
c.  (00:21:38) Authorization for design and construction of the North Snowmelt
and North Cargo Pump Station Improvements under the Adaptive Management
Phase of the Comprehensive Stormwater Management Program (CSMP) for
$350,000. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated February 27, 2009 from
George England, Program Leader, Aviation Project Management Group; Elizabeth
Leavitt, Director, Aviation Environmental Programs; and Richard Ottele, General
Manager, Aviation Facilities and Infrastructure. 
Presenter: Mr. England 
Mr. England clarified that this item is not a request for funding, and is necessary to keep
in compliance with the current NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination
System) permit. He noted that Port Construction Services would be performing the
construction piece of the request, unless the estimate exceeds the $200,000 limit, in
which case it would be advertised as a small major project. 
Commissioner Hara requested that staff return to brief the Commission as appropriate
regarding the CSMP. 
For background, Mr. England provided a brief review of the history of the CSMP. 
Motion made and seconded for approval of Item 6c  Davis 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
d.  (00:30:12) Resolution No. 3613, Second Reading and Final Passage, as amended.
Repealing the current Audit Committee Charter and replacing it with the new
Charter as approved by the Audit Committee. 

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Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated March 25, 2009 and
computer slide presentation from Tom Barnard, Commission Research and Policy
Analyst 
Presenter: Mr. Barnard 
Mr. Barnard review changes that had been incorporated into the resolution since First
Reading. 
Motion for Second Reading and Final Passage of Resolution No. 3613, as amended
was made and seconded  Hara 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
7.     STAFF BRIEFINGS 
a.  (00:33:02) Customer Support Package and the Clean Air Program Briefing 
Presentation documents: Commission agenda memorandum dated March 12, 2009 and
computer slide presentation from Charles Sheldon, Managing Director, Seaport Division;
Phil Lutes, Deputy Managing Director, Seaport Division; and Wayne Grotheer, Director,
Seaport Professional & Technical Services. 
Presenters: Mr. Lutes, Mr. Grotheer, and Tom Tanaka, Senior Port Counsel 
Mr. Lutes and Mr. Grotheer provided information regarding the following: 
Why have a customer support package? 
o  Crisis in the container industry continues to deepen 
o  Supply chain pressure for cost reductions 
o  Need to keep current cargo and a position for expansion 
o  Opportunity to solidify new business 
Customer support package details 
o  What the Port gives 
o  What the Port receives 
Proposed environmental commitments in terminal leases 
Why have a truck plan now? 
Clean air program planning process 
Advisory group contributions 
Proposed truck plan elements 
Outcomes 
Commission schedule 

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Commissioner Creighton commented on the need to keep shipping companies
incentivized while concessions are being offered to terminal operators. 
Commissioner Davis suggested that 'market timing' be included as an advantage the Port
will receive out of the project. 
Commissioner Creighton commended staff on coming up with a list of environmental
provisions being proposed as part of the plan. 
Mr. Tanaka provided an update on what is happening in the litigation at the Ports of Los
Angeles and Long Beach regarding their clean trucks plans, noting differences in the
programs at those Ports and the proposed program at the Port of Seattle. He commented
that the litigation at the Ports of LA/Long Beach, it has been demonstrated what can and
what cannot work. 
In response to a question from Commissioner Davis, Mr. Tanaka clarified that the courts
did not say that we could not proceed with the truck program to clean up the so called
'dirty trucks' that are now on the streets; that the environmental side of a truck program
was not tossed out. 
Commission Bryant questioned whether staff is looking at not doing other projects in
order to allow this program to happen. Mr. Lutes replied in the affirmative, noting that
one item would be to delay looking for some off-dock land. 
Commissioner Tarleton commented on the current small business program and the
importance of understanding that independent owner/operators are actually small
business owners, and stated a desire to receive information on how many owner/operators
are actually accessing resources available to them through the small business assistance
program and what the impact is of the help they are getting. 
Commissioner Tarleton also expressed interest in learning what percentage of
independent owner/operators are choosing to stay in the business because they have
access to small business assistance. 
Commissioner Davis raised the question of whether or not financial help could be
pursued from shippers or retailers. Mr. Lutes said he knew of no offers to provide
support, but that the shippers and retailers are supportive of the program and resulting
benefits, and that it would be possible to pursue those options. 
Following staff presentations, Commissioner Bryant read into the record the following: 
A letter dated March 30, 2009 from James Jack, Executive Director, Coalition for
Responsible Transportation. 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. 

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A letter dated April 1, 2009 from Robin Lanier, Executive Director, Waterfront
Coalition. A copy of the letter is, by reference, made a part of these minutes, is
marked Exhibit 'B,' and is on file in Port offices. 
A letter dated March 31, 2009 from Kelly Kolb, Vice President, Global Supply
Chain Policy, Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA). A copy of the letter is,
by reference, made a part of these minutes, is marked Exhibit 'C,' and is on file in
Port offices. 
Public Testimony regarding Item 7a was received from the following individuals: 
Lily Wilson-Codega, King County Labor Council. Ms. Wilson-Codega 
encouraged further consideration of a program that will work for all drivers,
including those who cannot afford retrofits. 
John Guevarra, ACORN member. Mr. Guevarra commented on concerns of the
local environment. 
Michael McGrath, ACORN member. Mr. McGrath commented on a driver
resource center created by ACORN members. 
Arsalan Bukhari, C.A.I.R. Mr. Bukhari encouraged exploration of further options
that would not burden drivers as much. 
Karen Deal, UFCW Local 21. Ms. Deal said she believes should contribute to a
study of further options. 
Sally Kinney, Temple Beth Am. Ms. Kinney spoke representing local religious
communities and their concerns for workers, commenting that the religious
communities bear too much of a burden and that truck drivers are at 'the bottom
of the pile' financially. 
Paul Marvy, Change to Win. Mr. Marvy stated the the Commission needs to
demonstrate leadership, and commented that the proposed plan leaves too many
unanswered questions. 
Howard Greenwich, Puget Sound SAGE. Mr. Greenwich commented on the need
to see an economic analysis showing how the proposed rent breaks will result in
better outcomes. 
Stefan Moritz, Unite HERE. Mr. Moritz commented on the need to support our
communities, and stated that he supports the Clean and Safe Ports plan. 
Heather Trim, People for Puget Sound. Ms. Trim stated that this is a human
health issue and she does not believe the Commission has been given a full range
of options for truck plans. 
Jenon Laurene, ACORN member. Ms. Laurene voiced concerns over the lack of
medical care available to drivers. 
Dennis McLerran, Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. Mr. McLerran commented on
the need for the clean air strategy to be implemented as soon as possible, and
stated that although the plan needs to be tailored, he supports of the Cascade
Sierra model. He noted that the agency will work with the Port to finalize and
implement the Port's plan. 


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Joyce Tseng, Community Coalition for Environmental Justice. Ms. Tseng stated
opposition to the Port's plan, stating that there would be too much put on the
drivers and that more options should be explored. 
Frank VanHaren, Department of Ecology (DOE). Mr. VanHaren said that the
DOE is committed to implementing the clean air strategy and have some funds to
contribute. He stated that they are ready to collaborate on the proposal the Port
decides to adopt. 
Arved DeBruyn, American Lung Association. Mr. DeBruyn stated that he is
anxious to see the Port adopt the 2011 requirement to eliminate pre-1994 trucks. 
Michael Gonzales, Teamsters Local 174. Mr. Gonzales stated he feels like truck
drivers are being exploited as a result of the proposed plan. 
Willie Washington, citizen. Mr. Washington spoke on the differences between
owner/operators and independent contractors. He does not believe drivers should
pay for truck retrofits. 
Olufemi Dosummu, citizen. Mr. Dosummu stated that truck drivers will not be
able to pay for new trucks, and also commented on the lack of health care options
available to truckers. 
Calvin Borders, citizen. Mr. Borders spoke about the lack of regulations for
independent contractors and stated there should be incentive programs. 
Patrick Neville, King County Labor Council, AFL-CIO. Mr. Neville commented
on the need to focus on incentive programs; working with trucking companies;
and maintaining a focus on economic development. 
Faisal Osman, citizen. Mr. Faisal commented that the proposed plan could put
him out of business. 
Lynn Domingo, LELO (Legacy of Equality, Leadership, and Organizing). Ms.
Domingo stated that the workers should not be labeled as sub-contractors; there
should be more of an economic focus, and that we do not need any more
unemployed workers. 
Heather Weiner, Coalition for Clean and Safe Ports. Ms. Weiner urged the
Commission to look at a range of alternatives rather than just adopting the one
currently being proposed. A copy of a letter to the Commission dated March 31,
2009 was submitted by Ms. Weiner, is by reference, made a part of these minutes,
is marked Exhibit 'D,' and is on file in Port offices. 
Sue Mauermann, Director, Environmental Programs, Port of Tacoma. Ms.
Mauermann spoke in support of the Port of Seattle program and the cooperation
with the Port of Tacoma on air issues. 
Michael Kidane, citizen. Mr. Kidane voiced concerns over health-related issues
of truckers, and also commented that the proposed plan could force many truckers
out of business. 
Ahmed Dahin, citizen. Mr. Dahin voiced concern of the cost to the truckers for
the clean air program as well as concern that truckers will lose their jobs. 
Abraham Kibran, citizen. Mr. Kibran said that drivers cannot afford the proposed
plan and that the focus should be on trucking companies rather than the drivers. 


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Somalian gentleman ('Abukhar'), with translator. The gentleman stated that he
cannot afford the proposed program, and commented that he would rather be
working than being forced to go on welfare. 
Yanata (?). The gentleman commented that there are a lot of trucks, not
connected to the Port of Seattle, that are pre-1994 and are still in use. 
A written copy of comments was received by Edgar Ramirez Estrada, ACORN
member, is by reference, made a part of these minutes, is marked Exhibit 'E,' and
is on file in Port offices. 
A written copy of comments was received by Magar Abdulle Farah, is by
reference, made a part of these minutes, is marked Exhibit 'F,' and is on file in
Port offices. 
8.     NEW BUSINESS 
None. 
9.     POLICY ROUNDTABLES 
None. 
10.    ADJOURNMENT 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 p.m. 
(A digital recording of the meeting is available on the Port's website.) 

Lloyd Hara 
Secretary 







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