COMMISSION 
AGENDA MEMORANDUM                        Item No.         6a 
ACTION ITEM                            Date of Meeting     February 25, 2020 
DATE:     February 3, 2020 
TO:        Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director 
FROM:    Dave Kaplan, Local Government Relations Manager, External Relations 
Nate Caminos, Government Relations Director, External Relations 
Keri Pravitz, East King County Community & Government Relations Manager 
SUBJECT:  Adoption of 2020 Local and Regional Policy Priorities 
ACTION REQUESTED 
Request Commission adoption of the 2020 local and regional government policy priorities for
staff to engage with local and regional officials and other partners in support of these priorities. 
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 
Port of Seattle government relations staff worked with Commissioners, executive team
members, internal subject matter experts, and external stakeholders to develop local and
regional policy priorities to guide Port advocacy efforts. 
Throughout 2019, staff worked to execute the 2019 regional and local policy priorities. While
progress was made on many of the priorities, work will continue on many of the issues for the
next several years. This document will reflect any changes requested by commissioners at the
February 11, 2020 briefing. 
2020 LOCAL AND REGIONAL POLICY PRIORITIES 
Top 2020 Local and Regional Priorities 
Industrial Lands 
Clean Fuels Standard and Sustainability 
T46/Cruise Terminal 
Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects 
Equity and Inclusion 
38 Cities Outreach and Engagement 
Port-wide/Regional Issues 
Climate and Energy: Support legislative or regulatory policies by King County cities and King
County that align with the Port's efforts to reduce carbon emissions, promote energy-efficient
operation of transportation infrastructure, and encourage renewable energy generation.

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Facilitate collaboration with those jurisdictions on climate resiliency, including Seattle City Light,
the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) and the Puget Sound Regional Council
(PSRC). 
Clean Fuels Standard and Sustainability: Participate in local and regional partnerships to
support policy at the regional, State and Federal level that relates to the Port's sustainability
goals, including the Clean Fuels Standard, the use of Renewal Natural Gas (RNG), and scaling
sustainable aviation fuels. 
Industrial Lands: Support local policies and plans that: are durable and resistant to piecemeal
zoning and development changes; stimulate new compatible investment in industrial lands;
continue to make public investments that support Manufacturing Industrial Centers; and that
strengthen zoning to ensure that noncompatible land uses and activities are not located next to
industrial lands. Advocate on the Seattle Industrial Lands Commission and with Rally the Valley
for such policies and plans. Continue to advocate on land use issues facing essential public
facilities, as defined by the Growth Management Act, with a specific focus on zoning issues that
may affect efficient functioning of those facilities. This may include: Proposals that reflect the
"Guiding Principles: Stewardship, Enhancement, and Protection of Maritime and Manufacturing
Lands" document that was adopted by the Northwest Seaport Alliance on November 1, 2016;
Proposals that reflect the Port of Seattle's commitment to environmental sustainability,
including  promoting  Puget  Sound  ecosystem  health  and  resource  stewardship,  and
acknowledge the fact that manufacturing and industrial centers designated under the Growth
Management Act are resource lands of statewide economic significance that are irreplaceable;
Proposals that recognize the role industrial resource lands play in global port competitiveness
and in supporting job retention in diverse economic sectors that provide ladders of opportunity
to underserved groups; Any land use changes or comprehensive plan amendments that reduce
the acreage within Manufacturing Industrial Centers, or lead to siting of incompatible uses
adjacent to Manufacturing Industrial Centers; and any land use changes that contravene the
Container Ports Element of the Growth Management Act, or diminish the ability of port districts
to operate facilities consistent with the protections in the Growth Management Act. 
Regional Mobility: Actively partner with relevant public transportation agencies on critical
infrastructure projects and policies throughout the Puget Sound region and state, with focus on
access to port facilities, key freight corridors, regional mobility and funding strategies. Engage
regional transit agencies on Sea-Tac Airport transit access, Sound Transit West Seattle and
Ballard Link extensions to protect industrial lands and freight mobility as well as growing
regional capacity. Work with regional partners, stakeholders, and other public agencies to
improve sustainable transportation options and mobility, while considering opportunities for
mode shifts. Focus on the timely and on-budget delivery of priority projects including SR 509,
improved transit and/or multimodal access to the airport, City of Kent S 228th St Overpass,
"WaterfrontSeattle"/Alaskan Way, the Safe and Swift Corridor, and the Interbay corridor.
Adjust and account for implications of passage of I-976 impacting critical regional and state
transportation projects and transportation services. 

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Workforce Development: Support regional workfor ce development and career connected
learning initiatives that create a talent pipeline for key Port industries (aviation, maritime and
construction).  Use priority hire, apprenticeship utilization and related Port programs and
policies to ensure that disadvantaged communities benefit when the Port is constructing or
modernizing facilities.  Broadly advance equity within Port workforce programs and regional
workforce development initiatives.
Economic Opportunity: Support legislative or regulatory polici es by King County cities and
King County that leverage the Port's efforts to promote economic diversity and healthy, livable
communities. 
Equity and Inclusion: Facilitate collaboration with King County cities and King County to
promote an inclusive economy where opportunity and prosperity are widely shared regardless
of race, gender, ethnicity or socio-economic status, support work with the Duwamish Valley
community, support work with the South King County Community Fund, and invest in the Port's
Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion's Strategic Plan, which includes: 1) Transforming the
Port of Seattle agency-wide by infusing equity principles and practices into all aspects of
organizational structure, programs, policies, and processes; 2) Guiding the Port in achieving its
mission to create jobs, and provide equitable and tangible benefits to impacted communities of
color, and immigrant and refugee communities; and 3) Building a robust Office of Equity,
Diversity, and Inclusion to lead and manage work across the Port that will result in success
across King County. Bring together other local government partners to promote immigration
policies that ensure the Port, our partners and our customers have the workforce to succeed,
and that new residents and visitors feel fully welcomed. Support federal, state, and local efforts
to ensure an accurate 2020 Census. 
Maritime/Seattle 
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Project Implementation:  Continue to engage local
jurisdictions and other partners in securing and expanding support for the Maritime and
Economic Development projects contained in the Port's five-yearCapital Improvement Plan.
Continue to educate and engage local elected officials and public agencies on the economic
benefits of the new cruise berth and other waterfront capital projects. Work closely with the
City of Seattle to ensure all necessary permitting, including environmental mitigation, and other
administrative approvals for these projects. 
Terminal 5 Modernization Project: Continue work to secure the necessary City of Seattle
permits for this project. Continue to educate and engage elected officials, public agencies and
all relevant stakeholders on the environmental highlights and economic benefits of the project
including,but not limited to the Air Quality Management Program and T-5 Rail Quiet Zone.
Explore opportunities to reduce cost drivers through leveraging support from other local
jurisdictions and public agencies. 

Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).

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T46/Cruise Terminal: Continue work with all partners to maintain  and enhance a working,
sustainable waterfront at T46 that provides for a fourth cruise berth to meet current and future
demand. 
Maritime Blue: Support the region's maritime-based blue economy through increased
collaboration between its diverse sectors to promote innovation and sustainable practices that
support a competitive gateway with a 21st Century workforce. 
SeattleWaterfront Clean Energy Strategic Plan: Secure partnerships with other jurisdictions
towards modernizing the electrical power distribution grid to provide clean energy to Seattle's
working waterfront to increase regional competitiveness, create jobs, improve community
health, and confront climate change, focusing initially on providing cold ironing capabilities to
Pier 66. 
Duwamish Valley: Begin implementation of Resolution 3767, the Duwamish Valley Benefits
Commitment by launching the Port's Duwamish Valley Community Equity Program with
community partners. The program achieves three shared goals: Community and Port Capacity
Building for Ongoing Collaboration; Healthy Environment and Communities; and Economic
Prosperity in Place. In 2020 the program will work with City of Seattle and King County to form
an inter-governmental team to align and leverage efforts in the Duwamish Valley. 
Natural Gas and Port Facilities: Monitor and evaluate potential actions at King County and in
King County cities that would impact diversified or transitional fuel source usage at Port
facilities.
Sound Transit 3 West Seattle and Ballard Extensions: Advocate for alignments that have
minimal impacts on manufacturing and industrial center operations and Port/NWSA properties
and operations. Develop a unified coalition of maritime and manufacturing/industrial
stakeholders to promote the Port's preferred ST3 alternatives. 
Magnolia Bridge/Interbay: Continue to work with the City of Seattle on its effort to find
transportation solutions related to the Ballard Bridge, the Magnolia Bridge and the Interbay
Regional Transportation corridor. Continue to advocate for freight mobility through the corridor
and transportation solutions to minimize or mitigate impacts to Port property and operations,
including impacts to Terminal 91 and Fishermen's Terminal. 
Safe and Swift: Continue to coordinate with the City of Seattle to support the Safe and Swift
Corridors MOU, which includes the Lander St Bridge, Heavy Haul network, and improvements
to the corridors around the Key Arena redevelopment, a body of work that potentially includes
up to $15 million in additional Port investments beyond prior commitments. Encourage strong
collaboration around Port/City transportation priorities, specifically protection of freight lands
and corridors, completion of relevant projects, and enhancement of Port property (or
mitigation where applicable). 

Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).

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Aviation/Airport Communities 
SustainableAirport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects: Continue to educate and
engage elected officials, public agencies and other stakeholders on the environmental review
and proposed execution of the SAMP Near-Term Projects to address regional demand. Promote
the SAMP Near-Term Projects, together with other Port-wide initiatives, as key to supporting
future growth and economic opportunity to the communities near the airport and across the
region. 
Highline Forum, Soundside Alliance, and Sea-Tac Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART):
Demonstrate Port leadership in South King County community issues through engagement with
elected officials at the Highline Forum and in the Soundside Alliance. Help foster respectful,
meaningful and collaborative opportunities for jurisdictional collaboration through the Sea-Tac
Stakeholder  Advisory  Round  Table  (StART)  to  address  airport  community  concerns  in
coordination with the FAA and the air carriers. 
South King County Community Fund: Established by the Port Commission in 2018, the South
King County Community Fund designates $10M for near-airport communities to address airport
noise, environmental health and sustainability. Informed by multicultural engagement and
development of an equity index, the funding structure, criteria, and strategies for equitable
access will be opened up for additional public input early in 2020, with an application launch
date in June 2020 for the first round of funding, and a potential second round of funding in the
fall 2020. The Port hopes to distribute up to $2 million in funding in 2020. 
Airport Community Ecology (ACE) Fund: Authorized by the Port Commission in 2017, the $1
million fund supports environmental projects and programs in the cities of SeaTac, Burien and
Des Moines. The fund is bifurcated into a Small Matching Grants Program (providing grants of
up to $10K to community groups for environmental projects) and a contract with Forterra to
establish Green City Partnerships in the three cities. For 2020, the goal is to expand the
program to include all six Highline Forum cities, and to bolster it with additional dollars.
Additionally, staff will work with the newly established OEDI to conduct an equity audit with the
goal of removing barriers to access and increasing equitable distribution of funds. Finally, a Port
policy priority is to change the required match within the ACE statute from 3:1 to 1:1. 
Equitable Economic Development:  Encourage airport-area cities to implement workforce
development, small business development, and diversity in contracting initiatives that support
disadvantaged workers and Women Minority Business Enterprises (WMBE). 
Natural Resources Stewardship: Keep elected officials updated and informed regarding the
Port's commitment to environmental stewardship, including the Airport Communities Ecology
Fund,  Flight Corridor Safety Program implementation, Salmon Safe certification, the land
stewardship plan, water quality programs, and wildlife management programs such as
honeybee boxes and raptor relocation. 

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Cityof SeaTac Interlocal Agreement: Continue w orking collaboratively with the City of
SeaTac, daily and through the Joint Advisory Committee (JAC), to implement the Interlocal
Agreement (ILA) concerning issues such as planning, land use and zoning, transportation,
surface water management, critical environmental areas, issues related to North SeaTac Park,
and public safety. 
Engagement and Partnership Priorities 
38Cities: Present to as many of the 38 cities in King County, sharing updated information
regarding maritime and aviation investments and projects, as well as the Port's role as an
economic engine for the region. 
Mayorsand Councilmember Tours: Offer frequent opportunities for the Mayors and new
Councilmembers in the 38 cities to connect with Commissioners, as well as tour and be update
on aviation projects currently underway. 
Airport Communities:Work in coordination with our environmental staff to keep the Airport
Communities apprised of all updated information concerning the Sustainable Airport Master
Plan (SAMP) to meet current and near-term demand for aviation services. 
EastsideCommunities: Partner with Eastside Cities to address the region's aviation and
maritime needs. 
Pioneer Square and International District: Continue to educate and work with the Pioneer
Square and International District neighborhoods regarding the progress of T46/Cruise Terminal
redevelopment, and their concerns. 
Seattle  Waterfront  Communities:  Continue  our  engagement  with  the  waterfront
communities along the Seattle Waterfront as it relates to the  ongoing projects and
developments along the marinas. These include but are not limited to: West Seattle; Interbay;
Magnolia; Queen Anne; Salmon Bay; and Shilshole. 
DuwamishValley: Address long-standing issues related to equity for the Duwamish Valley
community. 
Beacon Hill: Continue to partner with the Beacon Hill Community equitably, in an effort to
address their concerns regarding aviation and maritime impacts. 
Vashon Island: Advance the installation of a portable noise monitor on Vashon Island. 
Tribal Relations: Build a robust relationship with area tribes, in an effort support Port growth
and environmental goals related to maritime, aviation, and economic development. 

Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).

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Additional Priorities 
State and Federal Legislative Agendas: Work in coordination and enhance activities related to
implementing the Port's 2020 State and Federal legislative agendas, including: industrial lands
preservation and enhancement; transportation projects and funding requests; coordination
around seeking equity among transportation network providers; efforts to study future regional
air capacity and air cargo; noise  insulation grant funding for airport-area public schools;
partnerships on use of sustainable aviation fuels; ongoing support for studying the relationship
between aviation activity, ultrafine particulate emissions, and air quality generally; and
coordination on anti-human trafficking efforts. Support changes to federal policies, regulations
and programs to better align with local community priorities as identified by the Sea-Tac
Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART). 
Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC): Advocate for regional ports' perspectives and priorities
with respect to preparing for the 2020 grant cycle, the implementation of the Amazing Place
Regional Economic Strategy, the approval of VISION 2050 and support for Manufacturing &
Industrial Centers, the development of the Regional Transportation Plan Update, and other key
PSRC efforts in 2020. Monitor and provide support, as needed, to the  Regional Aviation
Baseline Study. Monitor the agencies engagement around regional efforts to expand passenger
ferry service. 
Maritime and Manufacturing Stewardship: Support local land use and transportation
policies, as well as mechanisms that maintain or enhance maritime and manufacturing lands,
and the critical road and rail infrastructure required for freight mobility. Advocate strongly for
legislative and regulatory decisions that preserve industrial lands, enhance freight mobility,
allow for the anticipated development of marine cargo facilities and support the growth of
related living wage jobs. 
East King County: Enhance community and government engagement in East King County to
develop partnerships and collaborative strategies on regional policy issues and support for Portwide
initiatives. 
Economic Development Grant Programs: Work with the Economic Development Division to
promote statewide economic development through partnerships with cities, ports and
nonprofit agencies, including the Port's Economic Development Partnership Grant and the
Tourism Grant programs. 
City of Seattle Beacon Hill: Enhance engagement with the Beacon Hill Community on issues
of concern regarding the effects of Port operations. 
Orca Recovery: In collaboration with the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA), identify priority
areas for the Port and the NWSA that support Orca recovery, such as efforts to reduce noise
impacts on Southern Resident Orcas. 

Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).

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Seattle Central Waterfront Oversight Committee: Staff will se rve on the City's Local
Improvement District oversight committee. The committee will advise on central waterfront
operations, maintenance, safety, cultural and recreational programming. It will also identify
performance stands in coordination with Friends of the Waterfront and the City, as well as
provide an annual report to the Mayor and Council. 
Resiliency  and  Emergency  Preparedness: Recognizing the Port's unique, critical
infrastructure, continue to strengthen the Port's partnerships with local and regionalagencies
for mutual aid, planning, coordination, exercises, and communication. 
Taxesand Bonds: Monitor proposed local measures which may increase taxes and fees to
users of Port-owned facilities. 
ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING 
(1)   Presentation slides 
PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS 
February 11, 2020  The Commission was briefed on 2020 Local and Regional Priorities. 
January 22, 2019  The Commission approved 2019 Local and Regional Policy Priorities. 
January 8, 2019  The Commission was briefed on 2019 Local and Regional Policy Priorities. 
February 27, 2018  The Commission approved 2018 Local and Regional Policy Priorities. 
February 13, 2018  The Commission was briefed on 2018 Local and Regional Priorities 









Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).