Commissioners                                             Tay Yoshitani 
Gael Tarleton 
Chief Executive Officer 
Commission President 
Tom Albro                          P.O. Box 1209 
Bill Bryant                           Seattle, Washington 98111 
John Creighton                      www.portseattle.org 
Rob Holland                          206.787.3000 
Audio and video recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available on the
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agenda item is identified by hours, minutes, and seconds; example: 00:01:30. 
APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 2012 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, January 24, 2012, in the
International  Auditorium  at  Seattle-Tacoma  International  Airport,  Seattle,  Washington.
Commissioners Albro, Creighton, and Tarleton were present. Commissioner Bryant was excused
in order to attend to other Port business. Commissioner Holland was absent. 
1.   CALL TO ORDER 
The regular meeting was called to order at 12 noon by Gael Tarleton, Commission President. 
2.   EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
The regular meeting was immediately recessed to an executive session estimated to last
approximately 60 minutes to discuss matters relating to legal risk. Following the executive session,
which lasted approximately 55 minutes, the regular meeting reconvened in open public session at
1:10 p.m. 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
3.   (00:01:37)  APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
Special meetings of November 22, 2011, and December 5, 2011. 
Motion for approval of minutes for the special meetings of November 22, 2011, and
December 5, 2011  Creighton 
Second  Albro 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Albro, Creighton, Tarleton (3) 
Absent for the vote: Bryant, Holland 
4.   SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 
4a.  (00:02:43)  Recognition of the Port of Seattle Police Department for Earning National
Accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies.





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TUESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2012 
Presentation document(s):  Commission agenda memorandum dated January 12, 2012, and
Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA) assesment report for the
Port of Seattle Police Department, provided by Port of Seattle Police Chief Colleen Wilson. 
Presenter(s): Chief Wilson and City of Bellevue Police Chief Linda Pillo, CALEA Commissioner. 
Chief Executive Officer Yoshitani reported that only two percent of police agencies nationwide
attain CALEA accreditation and only 16 of Washington's 269 law enforcement agencies are
nationally accredited. 
Chief Pillo presented the Port's November 2011 CALEA accreditation award and commented on
the creation of CALEA in 1979 to develop professional standards for law enforcement. She stated 
the standards for accreditation cover administrative, operational, and logistics components and that
CALEA accreditation is considered the gold standard in public safety. Chief Pillo listed CALEA
accreditation goals, including strengthening of crime prevention and control capability; formalizing
of essential management procedures; establishment of fair and nondiscriminatory personnel 
practices; improvement of service delivery; strengthening of interagency cooperation and
coordination; and increasing community and staff confidence in the law enforcement agency. 
Chief Pillo acknowledged the work of Sergeant Jim Tuttle for his role as accreditation manager.
Chief Wilson expressed appreciation for the support of the Port Commission and the Chief
Executive Officer for the Port's law enforcement program. She noted that accreditation was
achieved in less time than typical and was awarded during the Port's Centennial Year, 2011. 
4b.  (00:17:45)  2011 awards received by the Port. 
Presentation document(s):  Commission agenda memorandum dated January 12, 2012, and
computer slide presentation provided by Patricia Akiyama, Director, Public Affairs. 
Presenter(s): Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer. 
Mr. Yoshitani noted the Port's strong financial performance in 2011 and commentedthat the
Seaport exceeded 2 million TEUs for the third nonconsecutive year. He remarked on strong
performance of the cruise industry and increased passenger traffic at the Airport, noting receipt by
the Airport of the 2011 On-Time Performance Award. 
Mr. Yoshitani summarized several awards bestowed on the Port during 2011, asking staff involved
to stand and be recognized.  The awards included  communications  awards for the Port's
Centennial timeline and Voices of the Port documentary; environmental awards for the Northwest
Ports Clean Air Strategy from the Puget Sound Regional Council, the Seattle Business Magazine 
Green 50 Award, and an award for the Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest Program from the
Airports Council International-North America; and financial reporting awards from the Government
Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for excellence in financial reporting
and distinguished budget presentation.










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(00:26:30)  Airport Concessions Program Letter. 
Commissioner Tarleton announced that a letter unanimously supported by the Port Commissioners
had been transmitted to the State Legislature on January 23, 2012, on the subject of the concessions
program at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. A copy of the letter is, by reference, made a
part of these minutes, is marked exhibit A, and is available for inspection in Port offices. 
5.   (00:27:05)  UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 
5a.  Approval of claims and obligations for the period of December 1, 2011, to December 31,
2011, in the amount of $50,761,894.46. 
5b.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to advertise for construction bids and
award and execute a contract to replace the roofing system on the fire station at
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.  This authorization is for $901,000 of a total
estimated re-roofing project cost of $4,770,000 (CIP #C800459). 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated January 12, 2012, and Airport 
passenger terminal map provided by David Soike, Director, Aviation Facilities and Capital Program;
and Wayne Grotheer, Director, Aviation Project Management Group. 
5c.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to bid and award a major construction
contract for the baggage claim device 14 and lower inbound conveyor replacement at
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.  The amount of this request is $3,361,000.  The
total cost of the project is $3,900,000 (CIP #C800374). 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated January 3, 2012, provided by
David Soike, Director, Aviation Facilities and Capital Program; and Wayne Grotheer, Director,
Aviation Program Management Group. 
5d.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to authorize design of common use
system emulation at ticket counter/gates and seating as part of the airline realignment
at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.  This authorization is for $484,000 of a total
project cost of $2,371,000 (CIP #C800473). 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated January 12, 2012, anddiagram 
provided by Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations; and Wayne Grotheer, Director, Aviation
Project Management Group. 
5e.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute a memorandum of lease
termination for Continental Airlines Inc. 2006-2012 signatory lease operating agreement. 
Request document(s):  Commission agenda memorandum  dated January 12, 2012, and
memorandum of lease termination provided by James R. Schone, Director, Aviation Business
Development; and James Jennings, Manager, Aviation Properties. 
5f.   Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute the second amendment to
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landing fees owed to the Port of Seattle and to remove approximately 21,588 square
feet from the lease premises resulting in an annual rent reduction of $25,905.60. 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated January 12, 2012, and second
amendment to general aviation lease agreement provided by James R. Schone, Director, Aviation
Business Development; and James Jennings, Manager, Aviation Properties. 
Motion for approval of consent items 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, and 5f  Albro 
Second  Creighton 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Albro, Creighton, Tarleton (3) 
Absent for the vote: Bryant, Holland 
(00:28:03)  PUBLIC TESTIMONY 
As noted on the agenda, public comment was received from the following individuals: 
Tom Mann, Senior Business Agent for Teamsters Local 174. Mr. Mann commented in
opposition to the Commission'sselection of Mark Hutcheson of the law firm of Davis
Wright Tremaine as independent legal counsel regarding a worker retention policy for the
concessions program at the Airport. 
Steve Williamson, Special Assistant to President, Community Affairs Director, UFCW
(United Food and Commercial Workers) Local 21.  Mr. Williamson commented in
opposition to Mr. Hutcheson's selection by the Commission. 
Keith J. Weir, Assistant Executive Secretary for the Seattle-King County Building and
Construction Trades Council. Mr. Weir commented on the Trades Council's concern
over Mr. Hutcheson's selection as independent counsel on the issue of concessions and
worker retention. 
Alice Woldt, Co-Director of Faith Action Network. Ms. Woldt commented in opposition to
selection of Mr. Hutcheson as independent counsel on concessions and worker
retention. Ms. Woldt submitted her comments in written form.  A copy of the document
is, by reference, made a part of these minutes, is marked exhibit B, and is available for
inspection in Port offices. 
Genevieve Aguilar, Port Campaigns Director for Puget Sound Sage.  Ms. Aguilar
commented in opposition to the selection of Mr. Hutcheson as independent legal counsel
on concessions and worker retention. She said the Port has failed to have adequate
policies in place to protect workers. 
David Freiboth, Executive Secretary, Martin Luther King County Labor Council, AFLCIO.
Mr. Freiboth commented on the decision prior to the tenure of the current
Commissioners to bust the master concessions contract at the Airport. He commented
on lack of Commission support for organized labor's efforts to obtain legislative
resolutions to issues arising from the City Ice injunction, and he questioned the
Commission's motivations. He said that Mr. Hutcheson's performance on concessions
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Sarah Cherin, Political and Public Policy Director, UFCW Local 21.  Ms. Cherin
commented on concessions and workers issues and criticized the Commission's request
for deferral of legislative action on House Bill 1832 expressed in the Commission's
January 23, 2012, letter to the State Legislature. She urged Commission support of
House Bill 1832 and asked the Commission to reconsider its selection of Mr. Hutcheson
as legal counsel. 
Erik Van Rossum, Secretary Treasurer, Unite Here Local 8. Mr. Van Rossum commented
in opposition to selection of Mr. Hutcheson as legal counsel and urged the Commissioners
to provide appropriate guidance to him as his client. 
Julia Nottingham, employed by HMS Host and affiliated with Unite Here Local 8. Ms.
Nottingham commented on the importance to workers of having a job. She commented
in opposition to Mr. Hutcheson's selection as legal counsel and asked for adoption of a
worker retention policy. 
6.   DIVISION, CORPORATE, AND COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 
6a.  (00:55:35) Authorization of the Commission's 2012 international travel plan. 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated January 23, 2012, provided by
Mary Gin Kennedy, Director of Commission Services. 
Presenter(s): Ms. Kennedy. 
Ms. Kennedy reported that in accordance with Resolution No. 3195, the Commission is required to
approve a motion at the beginning of the year to authorize possible Commission international travel
for the year. She explained that the trips presented may not all occur, but that if the need arose for
additional international travel, further Commission authorization would be requested. 
Motion for approval of item 6a  Albro 
Second  Creighton 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Albro, Creighton, Tarleton (3) 
Absent for the vote: Bryant, Holland 
6b.  (00:57:35)  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to advertise and execute a
single construction contract comprised of: (1) Airfield Pavement Replacement (CIP
#C102573); (2) Runway 16 Center/34 Center (16C/34C) Panel Replacement (CIP
#C800112); (3) Exterior Gate Improvements  Airline Realignment (CIP #C800472); and
(4) Snow Dump Pavement Expansion (Small Jobs CIP #C800017 WP104647). This
authorization is for $7,320,000, and the total cost for all four projects is $9,033,000. 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated January 12, 2012, and map 
provided by Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations; and Wayne Grotheer, Director, Aviation
Project Management Group.

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Presenter(s): Sean Anderson, Aviation Capital Project Manager; and Robert Kikillus, Airport
Operations Development Manager. 
Mr. Kikillus outlined the projects included in the authorization and explained that combination of the
projects into a single contract was intended to reduce overhead costs, obtain more favorable bids,
and more easily manage impacts to airline partners during project construction. He explained that
approximately $4.07 million in additional funds are requested for airfield pavement replacement
and approximately $2.6 million for exterior gate improvements.  Mr. Kikillus explained the
justification for the projects to reduce debris on the airfield and support the realignment project and
noted a common thread in all the projects of reducing gate disruptions. 
Mr. Kikillus noted that a future request for amendment to the fuel system lease would be
forthcoming in support of fuel hydrant system work. He stated that the 2012 work would use a
project labor agreement and that five percent participation is estimated for the small contractors
and suppliers program. 
In response to Commissioner Creighton, Mr. Anderson stated that the project labor agreement would
be separate from that associated with the Third Runway. Commissioner Tarleton commented on
encouraging use of small contractors as subcontractors for larger procurements and requested
confirmation of whether the combination of the projects results in more favorable bids. 
Mark Reis, Aviation Division Managing Director, commented on the effect of the recent snow and
ice storm on the Airport and provided notification to the Commission of work performed under the
critical work provisions of Resolution No. 3605, as amended. He explained that during the weather
event, the expenditure in the Airport's competitively bid contract with Icon Materials for
supplemental snow removal on ramps and near gates exceeded $300,000. He noted that from
2009-2011, the Port expended only $122,000 cumulatively for the contract, but that during the
2012 storm event, approximately $235,000 in additional expenditure was incurred, bringing the
total contract spending to about $357,000. Mr. Reis stated that the contract would continue
through 2014 and that staff would return to Commission with a request either to increase the
funding for the contract or rebid the contract early. 
He noted that this was the first snowstorm in which the Airport attempted to keep all three runways
open throughout the storm. In response to Commissioner Creighton, Mr. Reis commented on the
contamination of airfield snow with deicing chemicals and the need for about 15.4 million gallons of
contaminated runoff to be treated prior to release into the watershed at an estimated cost of
$500,000. 
Motion for approval of item 6b  Creighton 
Second  Albro 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Albro, Creighton, Tarleton (3) 
Absent for the vote: Bryant, Holland





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6c.  (01:14:50)  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to issue Change Order Number
054 for Contract MC-0316219, East Marginal Way Grade Separation project in an
amount not to exceed $371,000 to replace approximately 200 lineal feet of existing 20-
inch diameter water main that runs adjacent to the project site. The total project cost is
$21,151,058.  No additional project funds are being requested for this change order;
funds are available from the contract construction contingency (CIP #C800237). 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated January 13, 2012, concept
drawing, and photograph provided by Ralph Graves, Managing Director, Capital Development
Division. 
Presenter(s): Janice Zahn, Engineering Construction Services Assitant Director. 
Ms. Zahn reported that work is nearly complete on the East Marginal Way Grade Separation
project. She described features installed to strengthen construction on the site and explained that
the City of Seattle requires replacement of 200 feet of waterline due to its settling following
installation of earthquake drains, although the settleing appears to be within the pipe
manufacturer's acceptable limits. 
Ms. Zahn reported on the work still needed on the site, explained the reasons for the high cost of
the work, and stated the lump sum change order cost would be less than the $371,000 estimated
in the authorization request. She added that no project time extension is anticipated in connection
with the change order and stated that project delays related to alignment issues would result in a
separate time-extension change order request at a future Commission meeting. She noted paving
is expected to be complete by July 2012. 
In response to Commissioner Creighton, Ms. Zahn stated that agency personnel changes during
the life of the project may have complicated project logistics and commented on the benefit of the
Port's being the project lead. Commissioner Albro commented on project inflation and the
importance of narrowing project scope. Commissioner Tarleton requested additional information
on funding provided by regional partners on the project. Mr. Yoshitani commented on efforts to
work through regulatory challenges collaboratively with the City of Seattle. 
Motion for approval of item 6c  Creighton 
Second  Albro 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Albro, Creighton, Tarleton (3) 
Absent for the vote: Bryant, Holland 

6d.  (01:33:24)  Authorization for additional funding to complete construction of the
Terminal 91 Waterline Replacement project at an additional cost of $320,000 for a total
project cost of $4,575,000.  This funding exceeds the original budget amount of
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Request document(s):  Commission agenda memorandum dated January 12, 2012, provided by
Mike McLaughlin, Director, Cruise and Maritime Operations; and Rod Jackson, Capital Project
Manager, Seaport. 
Presenter(s): Mr. Jackson. 
Mr. Jackson reported that the Terminal 91 waterline project is 80 percent complete. He described
the unanticipated challenges related to the condition of the line and explained the need to replace a
1200-foot segment of pipe.  He stated that piping originally installed to replace the corroded
existing segment was found to be defective and noted that replacement of defective piping would
be reimbursed by the supplier. He explained that the accounting for the replacement was such that
the funds recovered would be deposited to the general fund, not the project budget.  He
commented on additional unanticipated project complications that depleted the project contingency
funding. Mr. Jackson stated the $320,000 requested includes additional project contingency and
project completion is expected in April 2012. 
Motion for approval of item 6d  Albro 
Second  Creighton 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Albro, Creighton, Tarleton (3) 
Absent for the vote: Bryant, Holland 
7.   STAFF BRIEFINGS 
7a.  (01:37:05)  Quarterly Briefing on the Airline Realignment Program at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport. 
Presentation document(s): Commission agenda memorandum  dated January 12, 2012, and
computer slide presentation provided by Michael Ehl, Director Aviation Operations. 
Presenter(s): Tina Soike, Airport Operations Senior Manager, and Sean Anderson, Aviation
Capital Project Manager. 
Ms. Soike presented a quarterly briefing on the airline realignment program, outlining the purposes
of the program including accommodation of merged airlines, consolidation of airline operations to
improve efficiency, and balancing of facility use. She noted the airlines affected and presented
diagrams showing the movement of airline gate locations and ticket counters. Ms. Soike pointed
out that there are over 30 moves to coordinate in order to complete the realignment. 
Mr. Anderson presented the schedule for airline movements through March 2013 and realignment
costs showing authorized capital expenses of over $21 million, capital expenses remaining to be
authorized over $16 million, and estimated non-capital expenses authorized and remaining to be
authorized over $23 million.  Mr. Anderson presented related capital projects including north
satellite improvements, concourse C improvements, baggage handling system rehabilitation, and






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checkpoint reconfiguration. He reported the estimated cost per enplanement (CPE) increases
resulting from the realignment and related projects would be about $2.22 between 2012 and 2015. 
Commissioner Albro commented on the capacity investment represented by the project and stated
that CPE would drop as passenger volumes increase. In response to Commissioner Creighton,
Ms. Soike stated that possible future expansion of the north satellite would require accommodation
of current cargo areas.  In response to Commissioner Tarleton, Mark Reis, Aviation Division
Managing Director, commented on a less comprehensive realignment in 2004 and explained that
the current realignment program was negotiated as a one-time, unilateral option on the part of the
Airport during the current airline agreement. Regarding the CPE increases, Mr. Reis noted that the
2012-2013 CPE increases represent one-time increases, but the 2014-2015 increases represent
long-term sustained increases. 
7b.  (01:55:29)  Monthly Briefing  Update on the Consolidated Rental Car Facility Program. 
Presentation document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated January 17, 2012, briefing
attachment, letter from Unison-CRS Inc. Car Rental Services dated January 17, 2012, and
computer slide presentation provided by Michael Ehl, Airport Operations Director; George England,
Project Management Group Program Leader; and Janice Zahn, Engineering Construction Services
Assistant Director. 
Presenter(s): Mr. England, Ms. Zahn, and Mr. Ehl. 
Ms. Zahn reported that there are over 100 workers on site and work is over 90 percent complete.
She commented on oversight of tenant improvements and commissioning and inspection work at
the Rental Car Facility and Bus Maintenance Facility.  Regarding the Off-Site Roads
Improvements, she reported that within two weeks a new SR-518 on-ramp would open. Ms. Zahn
commented on expected completion dates for the project components and noted that the fourweek
delay for completing the Bus Maintenance Facility is not expected to affect the opening date. 
Ms. Zahn reported that costs are trending within overall budget and that review is ongoing to
determine compensability for change orders. 
Mr. England commented on tours of the facility with representatives of the rental car industry,
pending LEED certification for the facility, and anticipated start of construction by AT&T. He noted
there would be property surplus resolutions coming before Commission related to various
interagency project agreements and stated that the rental car companies have requested
reevaluaton of the opening date for the facility due to delays in tenant improvements. He reported
that staff has agreed to revise the opening date to May 17, 2012. 
In response to Commissioner Creighton, Mr. Ehl commented on utilization of the Airport parking
garage. Mark Reis, Aviation Division Managing Director, noted that 2011 parking garage revenue
increased slightly, although the number of transactions continue to decline. 
Mr. England reported that the forecast for final project expenditure is approximately $396 million,
which he said does not represent resolution of outstanding claims. In response to Commissioner

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Tarleton, Mr. England stated that the bulk of the project savings is in areas funded by customer
facility charges, rather than the Airport Development Fund.  He reported that revenue from
customer facility charges continues to trend above forecast. 
Mr. Ehl commented on preparation for implementing the transit component of the new facility
including 29 new buses and 90 new Port employees. He commented on the importance to the
rental car companies of employing curbside assistants at the main terminal and the new facility
when the new facility opens in order to ensure success of the Consolidated Rental Car Facility
program by managing crowd logistics and providing crucial customer assistance. Mr. Ehl noted
that Commission authorization to advertise and award a contract for curbside assistants would be
sought on February 7, 2012. 
In response to Commissioner Creighton, Mr. Ehl stated that the curbside assistants would be
employed through a third-party contract, not as direct Port employees, and that the decision for the
curbside assistants to be a temporary program or continue long term would be made
collaboratively. He noted the cost for curbside assistants is already factored into customer facility 
charges. 
8.   NEW BUSINESS 
None. 
9.   POLICY ROUNDTABLE 
None. 
10.  ADJOURNMENT 
There being no further business, the regular meeting was adjourned at 3:30 p.m. 

Tom Albro 
Secretary 
Minutes approved: March 27, 2012.