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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 10, 2018 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in commission
chambers at Port of Seattle offices, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington. Commissioners
Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, and Steinbrueck were present. 
1.    CALL to ORDER 
The meeting was called to order at 11:00 a.m. by Commission President Courtney Gregoire. 
2.    EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
The public meeting was immediately recessed to an executive session to discuss two matters
related to legal risk with the intention of reconvening the public session at 12:00 noon. Following the
executive session, which lasted approximately 40 minutes, the public meeting reconvened at
12:03 p.m. Commissioner Gregoire led the flag salute. 
3.    APPROVAL of the AGENDA 
Without objection, the preliminary agenda was approved without revisions. 
4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 
Executive Director Steve Metruck previewed items on the day's agenda and made
announcements. 
5.    PUBLIC COMMENT 
Public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
Janice  Traven,  Neighbors  Advisory  Committee  member,  regarding  the  Neighbors
Advisory Committee and the Magnolia Bridge. 
Susie Schulmeyer, tenant, Salmon Bay Marina, regarding liveaboard  policies. Ms.
Schulmeyer submitted written materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit A. 
Jerry  Effenberger,  tenant,  Salmon  Bay  Marina,  regarding  liveaboard  policies.  Mr.
Effenberger submitted written materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit B. 
Noah Hanson, tenant, Salmon Bay Marina, regarding liveaboard policies. 
Michael Prault, Service Employees International Union Local 6, regarding Prospect
Airport Services' employment practices. 
Dhanice Capote, employee, Prospect Airport Services, regarding employment practices. 
Mohammed Rage, employee, Prospect Airport Services, regarding employment practices. 

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Steve  Edmiston,  The  Briefing  Project,  regarding  airport  community  impacts.  Mr.
Edmiston submitted written materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit C. 
Joshua Welter, Organizer, Teamsters Local 117, regarding the airport taxi contract. 
Eskinder Yirgu, driver, E-cab, regarding the airport taxi contract. 
Walelein Tesfaye, flat-rate driver, regarding the airport taxi contract. 
Cindi Laws, Director/Lobbyist, Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Association, regarding the
airport taxi contract. 
J.C. Harris, Des Moines resident, regarding airport community impacts. 
Suldan A. Mohamed, taxi driver, regarding the airport taxi contract. 
6.    UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 
[Clerk's Note: Items on the Unanimous Consent Calendar are not individually discussed.
Commissioners may remove items for separate discussion and vote when approving the agenda.] 
6a.  Approval of the minutes of the special meetings of February 13 and 27 and the regular
meeting of March 13, 2018. 
6b.  Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the period June 1, 2018, through June 30,
2018,  including  accounts  payable  check  nos.  924343-924792  in  the  amount  of
$4,145,569.91;  accounts  payable  ACH  nos.  008587-009585  in  the  amount  of
$55,684,782.46; accounts payable wire transfer nos. 014907-014921 in the amount of
$8,694,839.86, payroll check nos. 189685-190192 in the amount of $427,303.23; and
payroll ACH nos.860479--866646 in the amount of $15,660,703.54 for a fund total of
$84,613,199.00. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
6c.  Authorization for the Executive Director to execute up to three indefinite delivery,
indefinite quantity contracts for graphic design services for a total maximum value of
$600,000 and a contract ordering period of three years. No funding is associated with
this authorization. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
6d.  Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) proceed with construction of a fueling
and vehicle maintenance site for port vehicles at the port-owned property of 1795 West 
Emerson Place for a total project cost not to exceed $375,000 and (2) use port crews to
construct the project (CIP #C800892). 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
6e.  Authorization  for  the  Executive  Director  to  increase  the  Airfield  Operations  Area
Perimeter Fence Line Standards Compliance project scope and budget by $1,255,000
for a revised total project cost of $6,935,000 (CIP #C800842). 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 

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The motion for approval of consent items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, and 6e carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
7.    SPECIAL ORDERS of BUSINESS 
7a.  Neighbors Advisory Committee Annual Report. 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and report. A written copy of Mr.
Winkelman's remarks were provided at the time of the meeting, and are attached as minutes
Exhibit D. 
Presenter(s): Rosie Courtney, Manager, Community Engagement, and Bill Winkelman, NAC
Chairperson. 
A summary was provided on the activities of the Neighbor's Advisory Committee (NAC)for 2016-
17. The expected closure of the Magnolia  Bridge, especially the effect such a closure in
combination with Terminal 91 traffic, is a major future concern for the NAC. 
It was noted that the NAC is an example of successful partnership with community leaders.
Commissioners expressed interest in exploring this model with other neighborhoods. 
8.    AUTHORIZATIONS and FINAL ACTIONS 
Without objection, the Commission advanced to consideration of  
8d.  Authorization for the Executive Director to (1)  execute a Second Amendment to
Concession Agreement Between the Port of Seattle and Eastside for Hire Inc. for ondemand
, metered, and flat-rate for-hire transportation services at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport and (2) assume the subcontract between Eastside for Hire Inc. and
SP Plus Corporation for related curbside management services. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft amendment, and draft subcontract. 
Presenter(s): Tom Tanaka, Senior Port Counsel. 
Key provisions of the contract amendment include the following: 
The total vehicle number will be set at 405 cars. 
The subcontract with SP Plus will be assumed by the Port. 
No new Eastside for Hire fees will be implemented without Port consent. 
No termination of owner/operators shall occur for incidents that happened before July 10,
2018. Eastside for Hire otherwise retains the right to terminate for cause. 
New contracts will be offered to current owner/operators in September. 
The fee paid by drivers will be set through May 31, 2019, at $155 per week, dropping to
$60 per week on June 1, 2019. 
Commissioners requested a reexamination of the ground transportation system at the airport in
light of industry changes. 

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The motion for approval of agenda item 8d carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
The Commission returned to consideration of  
8a.  Authorization for the Executive Director to authorize project funding and to proceed
with executing a contract to hire one firm experienced in airport sound insulation
projects to provide  consulting services for noise remediation for condominium
complexes near Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (CIP #C200095). 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Stan Shepherd, Manager, Airport Noise Programs, and Alan Olson, Capital Project
Manager, Aviation Project Management. 
There are approximately 240 condominium units in the FAA-approved noise remedy boundary that
are eligible for, but have not yet received, noise remediation. Staff anticipates $5 million in design
costs, and $15 million in construction. Participation in the program will be voluntary. Port staff will
communicate with Homeowners Associations to coordinate project work. The cost of the work is
funded through the FAA and airport revenue; there is no cost to homeowner s. The port receives
and avigation easement in exchange for the work, which grants air rights to the parcel, and is
required by state law. 
Commissioners observed that the price per unit is about $85,000. They asked about prior noise
mitigation work, including window failures and lessons learned about sourcing and warrantees. 
Over the course of this work, staff has learned that window failures tend to occur during shipping,
and shipping process requirements have been built into port processes. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 8a carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
8b.  Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) increase the Main Terminal Low Voltage
System Upgrade project scope and forecasted budget by $79,570,000 for a revised total
estimated project cost of $100,300,000; (2) advertise and execute a professional
services  contract  for  design;  (3)  advertise  and  execute  a  general  contractor/ 
construction manager (GCCM) construction contract and authorize pre-construction
services; (4) negotiate and execute a project labor agreement; and (5) utilize port crews
for pre-construction activities and abatement. This authorization of $22,586,000 brings
the total funding authorized to date to $30,733,000 (CIP #C800061). 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and map. 
Presenter(s): Wray Smith, Capital Project Manager, Aviation Project Management, and Denise
Dennis, Senior Engineer, Aviation Facilities and Infrastructure. 
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the metering capabilities of the new panels. They
will arrive from the factory with meters installed for each individual circuit, which will allow

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monitoring of energy use for individual tenants. This should provide data that can be used for billing
and targeted energy reduction measures. In response to questions about using energy-efficient
lighting to brighten lighting levels, staff indicated that they had explored LED lighting. However,
lighting changes are considered impractical at this time because of short lamp life and the need for 
asbestos remediation. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 8b carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
8c.  Authorization for the Executive Director to take the following actions with respect to
the Consolidated Rental Car Facility Renewal Project: (1) execute a professional
services contract for design services, (2) proceed with the design and preparation of
contract bid documents, and (3) use Port Construction Service crews to perform the
early construction work. The total amount being requested under this authorization is
$1,368,000 (CIP #C800977). 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Ray Moreno, Capital Project Manager, Aviation Project Management. 
This project will include replacement of expansion joints, repair of bridge spalling, and asphalt
replacement. The lease agreement with rental car operators indicates that the port is responsible
for maintaining this facility. These projects are needed sooner than  expected due to value
engineering during the original project and greater-than-anticipated use of the facility. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 8c carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5) 
9.    PRESENTATIONS, REPORTS, and STAFF BRIEFINGS 
9a.  Preview of 2019 Maritime Division Business Plan and Budget Development. 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Stephanie Jones Stebbins, Managing Director, Maritime, and Kelly Zupan, Director,
Maritime Finance and Budget. 
The budget timeline and process were summarized. Budget priorities for 2019 will align with
Century Agenda goals to focus on job creation and the ocean economy while developing strategies
to position the Maritime Division and industry for future growth. 
Cruise passenger numbers have increased in spite of world events that might have been expected
to curtail growth. The outlook for the industry indicates continued growth. Seattle is the top cruise
port on the west coast. Ships have gotten larger, which means more passenger revenue but also
greater demand on facilities. 

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The ocean economy is critical to the region's economy. Fishing revenues, at approximately
$9.4 billion a year, make up the largest portion of regional maritime revenue. Fishing vessels are
also increasing in size. Accommodating larger and more numerous cruise and fishing vessels,
especially during shoulder seasons, is a future challenge for the maritime division. 
In recreational marinas, the demand for moorage is high, with two-to-three-year waiting lists for
slips (depending on vessel size and the need for liveaboard status). Commissioners noted that
tenants at Salmon Bay Marina, which was previously privately owned, are now subject to the same
rules about slip transfer as publicly owned facilities, meaning that when vessels are sold, the
transfer of the lease cannot be included in the sale. Instead, the slip would be available to the next
eligible person on the waiting list. 
Challenges for the Maritime Division include negotiating space for larger vessels, regional traffic
congestion, capital capacity, escalating construction costs, changing land use in Seattle, and the
global trade climate. Strengths include the region's robust maritime industry, geographic proximity
to Alaska, and a strong track record in sustainability. 
Commissioners requested future reports on the 20th anniversary of the cruise industry in Seattle
and the impact of the upcoming Alaskan Way Viaduct closure on cruise business. They suggested
a study session to clarify values and goals regarding recreational boating. 
The five-year plan beginning in 2019 has the goal of positive net operating income by 2024. Lines
of business within the maritime division have varied income potentials. Fishing does not make a
great deal of revenue for the port, but has a highly positive impact on the local economy. Cruise is
profitable for the port as well as the local economy in general. Commissioners encouraged staff to
set goals for each line of business based on indirect revenue and other benefits, and encouraged
staff to document contributions to jobs, environmental efforts, and other non-financial benefits. 
Strategies that will be employed to increase income include: 
Finding new and expanding current revenue sources, such as the addition of a cruise
berth and industrial development. 
Maximizing  existing  revenue  streams  through  lease  renewals,  increasing  guest
moorage, and aligning rates to suit market demand. 
Limiting spending increases through process improvement, technology use, and cost. 
Future capital projects for 2019-2023 were summarized. Proposed projects are Terminal 117
restorations, dock upgrades at Fishermen's Terminal, and upgrades to berths 6 and 8 at Terminal
91.  Tentative  projects  include  Salmon  Bay  Uplands  Development,  Fishermen's Terminal
Redevelopment Phase 1, Harbor Island Marina dock rehabilitation, and shore power at Pier 66.
The port can currently fund some, but not all, of these projects. An additional cruise facility is not
included in the current capital program. 
10.  QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE  None. 


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11.  ADJOURNMENT 
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m. 

Prepared:                                      Attest: 
Amy Dressler, Deputy Commission Clerk        Ryan Calkins, Commission Secretary 
Minutes approved: September 11, 2018. 















Minutes of July 10, 2018, regular meeting submitted for review September 5, 2018, and proposed for approval September 11, 2018.