P.O. Box 1209 
Seattle, Washington 98111 
www.portseattle.org 
206.787.3000 
APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 2015 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at Port of
Seattle Headquarters, Commission Chambers, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington. 
Commissioners Albro, Bowman, Bryant, and Creighton were present. Commissioner Gregoire was
absent for health reasons. 
1.   CALL TO ORDER 
The meeting was called to order at 1:02 p.m. by Commission Co-President Stephanie Bowman. 
2.   EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110  None. 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
3.   SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS  None. 
4.   UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR  None. 
5.   PUBLIC TESTIMONY 
Public comment regarding the Port's lease with Foss Maritime for interim use of Terminal 5 was
received. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the lease for a variety of reasons,
including global climate change, opposition to Arctic oil drilling, lack of transparency, and Shell Oil
Company's environmental record: 
Richard Hodgin, Seattle, who submitted written materials, which are included here as
minutes Exhibit A and are available for public review 
Mohawk Kuzma, Seattle 
Stu Yarfitz, Seattle 
Scott McClay, Seattle 
Fred Felleman, Northwest Consultant for Friends of the Earth, who submitted written
materials, which are included here as minutes Exhibit B and are available for public review 
Basilia Brownell, Seattle 
Mike Dash, Seattle 
Zarna Joshi, Seattle 
Harmony Shenk, Seattle 
Zoe Lennox, Brisbane, Australia 

Digital recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available online  www.portseattle.org.


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Dan Cannon, Washington 
Heather McAuliffe, Seattle 
Mark Hennon, Seattle 
Annette Klapstein 
Elizabeth Deavine, with six other members of the Raging Grannies 
Maris and Bodhi Abelson, Lake Forest Park 
Dr. Susan Lubetkin, Seattle 
Alison Fujino, Seattle 
George Jeff Boutel, Seattle 
Cynthia Linet, Seattle, and Kelly Mears, Vashon Island, Washington, who presented a
large, vinyl banner in the form of a $20 bill 
James Kahn, Socialist Alternative 
Kurtis Dengler, Seattle 
Mary Nichol, Greenpeace organizer 
Michael Almoslino, Seattle 
Christina Alexa Liakos, Palmek, Alaska 
Charles Conatzer, Rising Tide Seattle 
Samantha Corbin, New York, New York 
Sara Alice Grendon, 350 Seattle, Climate Action Now 
Carol Isaac, Seattle 
BJ Cummings, Seattle 
Michael Lubrano, Vashon Island, Washington 
KC Golden, Senior Policy Advisor, Climate Solutions 
Peter Goldman, Seattle 
Emily Johnston, 350 Seattle 
Ellen Finkelstein, Seattle 
Amber Dawn Hallet, San Francisco, California 
Benjamin Smith, San Francisco, California 
Michael Almoslino, Seattle 
Ed Mast, Seattle 
Kenan Block, Seattle 
Bob Barnes, Seattle 
Michael Foster, Seattle 
Carl Wassilie, Alaska Inter-Tribal Council 
Alex Epstein, Climate Solutions, submitted a written statement, which is included here as
minutes Exhibit C and is available for public review 
The following people spoke in favor of the lease for a variety of reasons, including job creation,
strength of Seattle's maritime sector, Foss Maritime's environmental and safety record, the
interests of constituencies in Alaska, and the need for the Port to approach its leases impartially: 
Cathy Giessel, Alaska State Senator 
Anthony Edwardsen, Barrow, Alaska 
Hugh Patkojak, Alaska 

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John Hopson, Mayor, Wainwright, Alaska 
Teresa Im, Alaska 
Chris  Hladich, Alaska Commissioner of Commerce, Community, and Economic
Development 
Paul Stevens, Seattle 
Glenn Reed, President, Pacific Seafood Processing Association 
Paul Fuhs, Dutch Harbor, Alaska 
Herald Ugles, ILWU Local 19 
Roger Wilson, Prudhoe Bay, Alaska 
Kate Blair, Anchorage, Alaska 
Rick Rogers, Executive Director, Alaska Resource Development Council, who submitted
written materials, which are included here as minutes Exhibit D and are available for
public review 
Chuck Wendt, President, ILWU Alaska Longshore Division 
Vince O'Halloran, Sailors Union of the Pacific 
Joe Vincenzo, Seafarers International Union 
Goodspaceguy, King County resident 
Cameron Williams, President, ILWU Local 19 
Alan Cot, Inland Boatmen's Union 
Chris Philips, Philips Publishing, Pacific Maritime Magazine 
Dan McKisson, ILWU Puget Sound District Council President 
Mike Elliott, Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen 
Gail McCormick, Inland Boatmen's Union 
Joshua Berger, Coordinator, Washington Maritime Federation 
Justin Hirsch, ILWU Local 19 
Steven Walker, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association 
John Lockwood, President, Seattle Marine Business Coalition 
Charles Costanzo, American Waterways Operators 
Dave Gering, Executive Director, Manufacturing and Industrial Council 
Bill Knowlton, Marine Engineers Beneficial Association 
Monty Anderson, Executive Secretary, Seattle Building Trades 
RECESSED AND RECONVENED 
During public testimony, the meeting was recessed at 2:30 p.m. and reconvened at 2:45 p.m., and
again recessed at 4:08 p.m. and reconvened at 4:30 p.m., chaired by Commissioner Bowman. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
6.   DIVISION, CORPORATE, AND COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 
6a.  Request for the CEO to advise Foss Maritime Company that the City of Seattle has
determined the proposed moorage of the Royal Dutch Shell exploratory drilling rig and
two accompanying tugboats are not a permitted use at Port cargo terminals. 

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Request document(s) provided May 11 included a Commission agenda memorandum, full text of
the motion, City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development Director's Interpretation, a
letter from Department of Planning and Development Director Diane Sugimura dated May 8, 2015,
a letter from Seattle Mayor Ed Murray dated May 8, 2015, and a letter from Foss Maritime dated
May 8, 2015. 
Presenter(s): Mike Merritt, Interim Commission Chief of Staff; Diane Sugimura, Director, City of
Seattle Department of Planning and Development; Andy McKim, Seattle Department of Planning
and Development; Traci Goodwin, Senior Port Counsel; and Linda Styrk, Managing Director,
Maritime Division. 
There was a single presentation on agenda items 6a and 6b, regarding the interpretation of the
City Department of Planning and Development Director related to the use of Terminal 5 for Foss
Maritime operations. The relevant facts were described and the City's interpretation that servicing
of Shell Oil Company's drilling rigPolar Pioneer is not a consistent use for a cargo terminal was
summarized. 
Ms. Sugimura outlined the rationale and definitions relied upon for the Director's Interpretation.
There was a discussion of the potential for further review of the applicable definitions in the City
Code. Commissioners posed several questions about the interpretation, including the ramifications
for common and accepted marine cargo practices throughout the Seattle harbor. Clarification on
the appeal process and the enforceability of the interpretation pending appeal was provided. 
Clarification on additional vessels using Terminal 5 was provided. A statement from Commissioner
Gregoire, who was absent for health reasons, was read. 
The text of the motion in agenda item 6a reads as follows: 
The Port Commission hereby directs the Chief Executive Officer to notify the Foss
Maritime Company that, according to the zoning code interpretation issued by the
Director of the Department of Planning and Development for the City of Seattle, the
proposed moorage of the Royal Dutch Shell exploratory drilling rig and two
accompanying tug boats at Terminal 5 is not consistent with the legally established
use of Terminal 5 as a cargo terminal under applicable zoning laws. This interpretation
was formally issued on May 7. In light of the City's interpretation, the Port requests that
Foss Maritime inform Royal Dutch Shell that its moorage of the oil exploration vessels
and tugs and other activities deemed by the City to be inconsistent with the legally
established cargo terminal use at Terminal 5 should be delayed pending further legal
review of the City's interpretation. If and when this codeinterpretation is deemed a
final decision by the City of Seattle, should such moorage occur, the Port of Seattle will
consider all of its options under the lease, including default by Foss Maritime under the
term lease agreement no. 002652. 


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The motion for approval of the motion contained in agenda item 6a, as shown above,
carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Creighton (3) 
Opposed: Bryant (1) 
Absent for the vote: Gregoire 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
6b.  Request the CEO to appeal to the City of Seattle Hearing Examiner Department of
Planning and Development Director's Interpretation No. 15-001, formally issue on
May 7, 2015, concerning the moorage of oil exploration vessels at Terminal 5. 
Request document(s) provided May 11 included a Commission agenda memorandum, full text of the
motion, and City of Seattle Department of Planning and Development Director's Interpretation. 
Presenter(s): (See agenda item 6a above.) 
The text of the motion in agenda item 6b reads as follows: 
On May 7, 2015, the City of Seattle Director of the Department of Planning and
Development issued DPD Interpretation No. 15-001, which concluded the proposed
moorage of Royal Dutch Shell exploratory drilling rig and two accompanying tug boats
at Terminal 5 would not be consistent with the legally established use of Terminal 5 as
a cargo terminal. Because this interpretation is inconsistent with the Port's historic
operation of its cargo terminals and raises significant questions about the legality of
long, preexisting diverse cargo activities at the Port of Seattle cargo terminals, the Port
of Seattle Commission directs the Chief Executive Officer to appeal Interpretation
No. 15-001 with the City of Seattle Hearing Examiner. 
The motion for approval of the motion contained in agenda item 6b, as shown above, 
carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Bryant, Creighton (4) 
Absent for the vote: Gregoire 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
7.   STAFF BRIEFINGS  None. 
8.   ADDITIONAL NEW BUSINESS  None. 
9.   ADJOURNMENT 
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 5:45 p.m. 
Tom Albro 
Secretary 
Minutes approved: November 24, 2015. 

Minutes of May 12, 2015 (afternoon), proposed for approval on November 24, 2015.