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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 12, 2021 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, January 12, 2021. The meeting
was held remotely in accordance with the Governor's 'Safe Start' order and Proclamation 20-28. 
Commissioners Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, and Steinbrueck were present. 
1.    CALL to ORDER 
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 8, of the commission bylaws, the meeting convened at 10:30 a.m. to
conduct an executive session. 
2.    EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
The public meeting was immediately recessed to an executive session to discuss two matters  one
matter relating to  national security (RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(i)) and one matter related to the
performance of a public employee (RCW 42.30.110(1)(g)), with the intention of reconvening the
public session at 12:00 p.m.  Following the executive session, which lasted approximately 55 
minutes, the public meeting reconvened at 12:05 p.m. Commission President Steinbrueck led the
flag salute. 
Commission President Steinbrueck provided opening comments speaking to his service as
Commission President during 2020 - challenges and opportunities faced and realized - and
expressed his appreciation to all staff who support the Commission and the Port's successful
operations. 
3.    APPROVAL of the AGENDA 
Without objection, the preliminary agenda was approved without revisions. 
4.    SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 
4a.  Order  2021-01  an  Order  of  the  Port  of  Seattle  Commission  Electing  a  Slate  of
Commission Officers for Calendar Year 2021. (order enclosed) 
Request document(s) included a proposed order. 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 4a and Order 2021-01 into the record as follows: 


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TEXT OF THE ORDER 
The Port of Seattle Commission hereby elects the following slate of Officers
for 2021. All terms expire December 31, 2021, pursuant to commission bylaws. 
President:             Fred Felleman 
Vice President:        Ryan Calkins 
Secretary:             Sam Cho 
STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE ORDER 
At the first meeting of each calendar year, the commission elects a president,
vice president, and secretary, whose terms run from the date of election until
the end of the calendar year (Bylaws, Article III, Sections 2 and 3). The duties
of  the  president,  vice  president,  and  secretary  are  described  in  the
commission's bylaws in Article III, Sections 5, 6, and 7, respectively. 
The individuals listed above have agreed to perform the duties of their
respective proposed offices in 2021, have acknowledged the principle that
public service is a public trust, have executed annual transparency pledges,
and recognize that all officers serve at the pleasure of the Port of Seattle
Commission. 
Clerk Hart noted that all Commissioners have signed their annual Transparency Pledges, which are
on file in the Clerk's Office. Attached as Exhibit A. 
Members of the Commission spoke in support of the slate of 2021 candidates. 
The motion, made by Commissioner Bowman, for approval of Item 4a, carried by the following
vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5)
Opposed: (0) 
At this time, outgoing Commission President Steinbrueck congratulated all incoming officers, wished
incoming Commission President Felleman well in his coming leadership, and officially passed the
gavel and presiding of the meeting to Commission President Felleman.
Commission President Felleman spoke, thanking the Commission for the honor and opportunity to
serve. He further thanked Commissioner Steinbrueck for his leadership in 2020; spoke to successes
in 2020; recognized staff for their efforts; congratulated Commissioners Cho and Calkins on their
officer appointments; and spoke to looking ahead in 2021 to build back better in the regional and
economic recovery efforts of the Port. 

Minutes of November 17, 2020, submitted for review on December 3, 2020, and proposed for approval on December 8, 2020. 
Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.

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5.    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 
Executive Director Steve Metruck previewed items on the day's agenda and made announcements. 
6.    COMMITTEE REPORTS 
Aaron Pritchard, Commission Policy Manager, reported regarding items discussed during the
December 16, 2020, Energy and Sustainability Committee meeting and the December 17, 2020,
Waterfront and Industrial Lands Committee.   He concluded by reading the 2021 committee
appointments as follows: 
Aviation Committee: Commissioners Calkins and Cho 
Energy and Sustainability Committee: Commissioners Steinbrueck and Bowman 
Equity and Workforce Development Committee: Commissioners Cho and Calkins 
Waterfront and Industrial Lands Committee: Commissioners Bowman and Steinbrueck 
Art Board: Commissioners Bowman and Steinbrueck 
Audit Committee: Commissioners Bowman and Cho 
7.    PUBLIC COMMENT 
Public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
Charles  Costanzo,  American  Waterways  Operators,  provided  spoken  and  written
comment in regarding agenda Item 11b and stated that guiding principles should continue
to guide the work based on standard regulations. Written materials submitted are attached
as minutes Exhibit B. 
Leah Missik, Washington Transportation Policy Manager with Climate Solutions, spoke
regarding agenda Item 11b - in support of the strategy, to alignment to the state energy
strategy, and to elevating the timeline for zero emissions goals.
Adrienne Hampton, Duwamish River Clean-up Coalition and Technical Advisory Group,
spoke in support of agenda Item 11b, to the effects of emissions on the Duwamish River
Valley, and sustainable funding. 
Iris Antman, member of Seattle Cruise Control, spoke in support of the permanent
cancellation of the T46 cruise ship terminal project and reducing the Port's reliance on the
cruise business as a revenue stream due to resulting climate affects. 
Rev. Shalom Agtarap, Kufa Benta, Ronnie Lalimo, Devi Khadka, Mary Beth Clotario
Doherty, Elena Perez, and Nicole Grant, supporting Unite Here Local 8, spoke regarding
the impacts on airline catering workers paid under the Seatac minimum wage and
implementation of SB 6217 for these workers. 
Bernadine Lund, member of Quiet Skies of Puget Sound and volunteer member of 350
Seattle's Aviation team, provided spoken and written comments regarding noise monitor
data and the variation in the distribution of number of flights and locations of noise
monitors. Written materials submitted are attached as minutes Exhibit C. 
In lieu of spoken comment, Sharla Dodd, resident, submitted written comments regarding
agenda Item 11b and the Port's goal of decreasing greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Written materials received are attached as minutes Exhibit D. 

Minutes of November 17, 2020, submitted for review on December 3, 2020, and proposed for approval on December 8, 2020. 
Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.

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In lieu of spoken comment, Laura Gibbons, volunteer with 350 Seattle's Aviation Team,
submitted written comments regarding agenda Item 11b and the Port's climate action plan,
urging the Port to think beyond emissions generated by Port facilities themselves to the
emissions generated by the planes and ships using the ports. Written materials received
are attached as minutes Exhibit E. 
In lieu of spoken comment, Tyrell Hedlund, resident, submitted written comments
regarding agenda Item 11b, urging the Port to think beyond emissions generated by Port
facilities themselves to the emissions generated by the planes and ships using the ports.
Written materials received are attached as minutes Exhibit F. 
In lieu of spoken comment, Sarah Shifley, volunteer from 350 Seattle's Aviation team,
submitted written comments regarding agenda Item 11b, reminding the Port that almost
all  emissions  from  SeaTac  are  caused  by  fuel  burned by airplanes,  not  facilities' 
operations. Written materials received are attached as minutes Exhibit G. 
In lieu of spoken comment, Jordan VanVoast, member of Seattle Cruise Control, 
submitted written comments urging the Commission to permanently cancel the T46 cruise
ship terminal project and to consider all possibilities for immediately reducing the Port's
reliance on the cruise business revenue stream. Written materials received are attached
as minutes Exhibit H. 
8.    CONSENT AGENDA 
[Clerk's Note: Items on the Consent Agenda are not individually discussed. Commissioners may
remove items for separate discussion and vote when approving the agenda.] 
8a.      Approval of the minutes of the Regular meeting of December 8 and 15, 2020 
8b.     Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the period December 1, 2020, through
December 31, 2020, including accounts payable check nos. 937689-938097 in the
amount of $5,374,441.59; accounts payable ACH nos. 031187-032220 in the amount of
$70,506,335.86; accounts payable wire transfer nos. 015498-015527 in the amount of
$15,971,950.16, payroll check nos. 197665-197821 in the amount of $161,906.11; and
payroll ACH nos. 1001061-1005421 in the amount of $12,904,812.94 for a fund total of
$104,919,446.66. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
8c.      Authorization  for  the  Executive  Director  to  execute  a  contract  for  a  Security
Information and Event Management System (SIEM) in an amount not-to-exceed
$1,000,000 for a term of five years. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
8d.     Adoption of the 2021 Federal Legislative Agenda, and direct staff to advocate for its
implementation. 

Minutes of November 17, 2020, submitted for review on December 3, 2020, and proposed for approval on December 8, 2020. 
Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.

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Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, Aviation 2020 Federal Agenda, 2020
Maritime Agenda, and presentation slides. 
8e.      Authorization for the Executive Director to: (1) Prepare design and construction bid
documents for the replacement of the Passenger Loading Bridges (PLBs) at Seattle-
Tacoma International Airport and ; (2) Purchase seven PLBs, six fixed walkways and
seven 400 Hz gate boxes for specified Gates; (3) Use Port of Seattle crews, as well as
small and major works on-call contracts to perform the construction work. This
request is in the amount of $13,850,000, for a total estimated project cost of
$14,000,000. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
8f.      Authorization for the Executive Director to approve additional funding of $555,000 to
complete the World Trade Center West (WTCW) HVAC Replacement Project for design
and construction. (CIP #800199) 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
8g.     Authorization for the Executive Director to extend Port staff coverage for the
International Arrivals Facility (IAF) an additional 13 months at a cost $18.2 million.
This increases the program authorization by 1.9% from $968,445,000 to $986,645,000 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, and 8g carried by the
following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5) 
Opposed: (0) 
9.    UNFINISHED BUSINESS  None. 
10.  NEW BUSINESS 
10a. Introduction of Resolution No. 3784: A resolution of the Port of Seattle Commission
authorizing the Executive Director to sell and convey Port personal property in 2021 in
accordance with RCW 53.08.090 with a value not greater than $20,000 and repealing
Resolution No. 3769, dealing with the same subject.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft resolution, and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): 
Rudy Caluza, Director, Accounting and Financial Reporting 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 10a into the record. 

Minutes of November 17, 2020, submitted for review on December 3, 2020, and proposed for approval on December 8, 2020. 
Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.

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Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
The presentation addressed: 
surplused items that fall within the $20,000 fair market value limit have been well utilized
over the years with many having reached the end of their useful lives; 
Port policies and actions to reach out to jurisdictions in 2020, including school districts where
the Port transferred certain computer mobility devices; 
during 2020, the Seattle School District received 111 iPhones and 22 iPads, 3 Android
phones, and 2 MacBook Air; 
the Highline School District received 129 iPhones, 41 iPads, 1 Android phone, 14 Android
tablets, and 3 MacBook Air; and 
the donated equipment helps bridge the technology gap for lower income children especially
during the pandemic. 
Mr. Caluza presented a slide show of the donated equipment in classroom use. 
Commissioner Bowman asked Mr. Caluza to reach out to other local governments to see if they are
as well donating surplus equipment in this way, and if not, if they would be willing to do it. 
The motion, made by Commissioner Bowman, for introduction of Resolution No. 3784, carried
by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5) 
Opposed: (0) 
10b. Introduction of Resolution No. 3783: a resolution of the Port Commission of the Port of
Seattle  adopting  the  2018  editions  of  the  International  Code  Council,  Building,
Mechanical, Fire Codes and Fuel Gas Code, the 2018 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing
Code, and 2018 Washington State Energy Code and the editorial changes made to the
State Building Code by the Washington State Legislature; repealing certain sections of
the Airport Building Code; adopting new sections of the Airport Building Code and
repealing Resolution 3745, as amended. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft resolution, building permit fees,
clearing and grading permit fees, and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): 
KC Ellis, Senior Manager, Airport Building Department 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 10b into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
The presentation addressed: 
2018 state building codes from RCW 19.27; 
state building code development; and 
Minutes of November 17, 2020, submitted for review on December 3, 2020, and proposed for approval on December 8, 2020. 
Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.

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airport building code  significant changes. 
Members of the Commission and staff discussed how the Port informs the building code revision
process. 
The motion, made by Commissioner Steinbrueck, for introduction of Resolution No. 3783,
carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5)
Opposed: (0) 
10c. Order 2021-02 an order of the Port of Seattle Commission to require the Executive
Director to continue the indefinite postponement of the expenditure of funds for the
design or construction of a cruise terminal proposed on Terminal 46 until a
reassessment of the industry is delivered to Commission and other requirements before
construction is authorized 
Requested document(s) included an order. 
Presenter(s):
Aaron Pritchard, Commission Policy Manager 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 10c into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
Mr. Aaron Pritchard read the text of Order No. 2021-02 into the record as follows: 
TEXT OF THE ORDER 
The Commission hereby directs the Executive Director to continue the
indefinite postponement of design and capital investment on a proposed new
cruise terminal on the 29 acres of Terminal 46 that are managed by the Port
of Seattle under an Interlocal Agreement with the Northwest Seaport Alliance. 
The Executive Director shall also demonstrate clear coordination with the
Northwest Seaport Alliance to provide maximum flexibility on future uses for
Terminal 46. 
Prior to Commission authorization of design of a new cruise terminal, staff
shall provide the Commission with an updated assessment of the impact of
the COVID-19 pandemic on the cruise industry and a reevaluation of the
proposed project. Additionally, prior to Commission authorization of
construction of a new cruise terminal, staff shall provide to Commission an
assessment that includes, at a minimum, project cost estimates, return on
investment and projected market demand. 

Minutes of November 17, 2020, submitted for review on December 3, 2020, and proposed for approval on December 8, 2020. 
Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.

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Members of the Commission and staff discussed elements that need to come together before the
topic of design and capital investment on a proposed new cruise terminal comes back and any
timeline for cruise restart. 
Commissioner Felleman requested that the Commission be given business forecasts to keep
apprised of projections. 
The motion, made by Commissioner Bowman, for approval of Item 10c, carried by the
following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5) 
Opposed: (0) 
(The regular meeting recessed at 2:19 p.m. and reconvened at 2:25 p.m.) 
11.  PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS 
11a. Briefing on 2021 Local, Regional and Community Engagement Policy Priorities and
Partnerships. 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides.
Presenter(s): 
Keri Pravitz, East King County Community & Government Relations Manager, External 
Relations; 
Dave Kaplan, Local Government Relations Manager, External Relations; 
Lindsay Wolpa, Senior Manager, Waterfront Development Program, External Relations;
Sabrina Bolieu, Regional Government Relations Manager, External Relations 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 11a into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
The presentation addressed: 
portwide/regional priorities; 
maritime/Seattle priorities; 
aviation/airport communities' priorities; 
engagement and partnership priorities; and 
next steps; 
o  now through January 22  incorporate feedback received 
o  January 26  seek Commission adoption 
o  February and ongoing  meetings with other jurisdictions and key stakeholders to
distribute priorities and share the local and regional focus for the year. 
Members of the Commission: 
spoke regarding policy priorities that reach deeply into the community; 
Minutes of November 17, 2020, submitted for review on December 3, 2020, and proposed for approval on December 8, 2020. 
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thanked staff for their work; and 
noted that supporting from a regional perspective is a priority. 
11b. Briefing on the Final 2020 Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy (NWPCAS) and Draft Port
Implementation Actions 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides.
Presenter(s): 
Sandra Kilroy, Director, Maritime Environment & Sustainability 
Alex Adams, Senior Manager, Environmental Programs, Maritime Environment & 
Sustainability 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 11b into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
The presentation addressed: 
the Port's approach to comprehensive maritime climate and clean air action; 
the timeline for 2020 NWPCAS adoption and early implementation; 
25+ perspectives used to shape the 2020 strategy; 
engagement leading to a bold new vision for 2050; 
a new vision recognizing urgency, aligns with the latest climate science; 
the strategy setting joint objectives to achieve zero-emissions by 2050; 
94 percent of the Port's climate emissions come from maritime activity; 
charting the course to zero: 2020 strategy implementation at the Port of Seattle; 
implementation will prioritize transparency and sustainable, cost-effective, and equitable
outcomes; 
waterside strategies; 
landside strategies; 
port administration strategies; and 
focused resources needed for successful implementation. 





Minutes of November 17, 2020, submitted for review on December 3, 2020, and proposed for approval on December 8, 2020. 
Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.

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Members of the Commission requested a copy of the presentation and discussed: 
how the Port and the Alliance are doing with respect to reducing greenhouse gas emissions; 
a desire to see air inventory broken out in five-year plans; 
focusing sites on a 2030 goal; and 
a role for Northwest Seaport Alliance managing members to have a degree of parody and
commonality through the Seaport. 
12.  QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS 
Commissioner Cho recognized January 13, 2021, as Korean American Day and spoke regarding the
contributions of Korean Americans in our communities. 
Commissioner Calkins highlighted the opening of the Maritime High School. 
13.  ADJOURNMENT 
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m. 

Prepared:                                      Attest: 

Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk              Sam H. Cho, Commission Secretary 
Minutes approved: January 26, 2021. 








Minutes of November 17, 2020, submitted for review on December 3, 2020, and proposed for approval on December 8, 2020. 
Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.