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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 2021 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, January 26, 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 relating
to litigation/potential litigation (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)), with the intention of reconvening the public
session at 12:00 p.m. Following the executive session, which lasted approximately 44 minutes, the
public meeting reconvened at 12:03 p.m. Commission President Felleman led the flag salute. 
3.    APPROVAL of the AGENDA 
Without objection, the preliminary agenda was approved without revisions. 
4.    SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY  None. 
5.    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 
Executive Director Steve Metruck previewed items on the day's agenda and made announcements.
Commission President Felleman and Members of the Commission spoke in support of Item No. 8k
on the agenda, renewal of the Executive Director's employment agreement.
6.    COMMITTEE REPORTS 
Aaron Pritchard, Commission Policy Manager, reported regarding items discussed during the Equity
and Workforce Development Committee meeting held on January 25, 2021. He further overviewed
upcoming committee meetings scheduled, including the Aviation Committee on February 10; the
Waterfront and Industrial Lands Committee meeting currently scheduled for March 4 or earlier; and
the Energy and Sustainability Committee meeting on February 11, 2021. Mr. Pritchard advised that
he will be reporting on the 2021 draft committee workplans and a recap of 2020 committee activity
during the February 9, 2021, commission meeting. 

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7.    PUBLIC COMMENT 
Public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
Bernard Koontz, Highline Public Schools, spoke in support of agenda Item 10a and the
launch of Maritime High School, noting that it is an important step in moving the program
forward.
Tremain Holloway, Principal of Maritime High School, spoke in support of Item 10a, stating
that they are growing their list of industry partners, are receiving applicants for their first
class, and the space will be very beneficial to the students for hands-on learning. 
Stefan  Moritz,  Ronnie  Lalimo,  Kufa  Benta,  Joseph  Wallis,  Marybeth  Clotario, 
Pastor Sue Schneider, and Cindy Domingo, 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. 
Maggie Angel, Alum of the Duwamish Valley Youth Corp, staff on the Duwamish River
Clean-up Coalition, and Member of the Port Community Action Team, spoke in support of
Item 10a noting the importance of the location of the proposed space for youth access and
participation in Maritime High School. She also spoke regarding other partnerships and
opportunities for youth in the community. 
Eric Lipp, Executive Director of Open Doors Organization, spoke in support of Item 11a,
and the standard of accessibility at SEA, noticed on a world scale, and making impactful
changes in the arena of accessibility. 
Cindi Laws, Lobbyist for the Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Association, spoke in support of
Item 11a, stating that she brought the idea to the Port Commission to make the airport the
most accessible airport in America in 2015 and was excited in 2017 when the Port
announced it hired the Open Doors Organization to move the vision forward.  She also
spoke regarding concerns related to the newly launched Accessibility Advisory Committee
mostly compromised of intergovernmental agencies and only one disability organization,
opining that she hopes that will not continue to be the method going forward. 
In lieu of spoken comment, Sharla Dodd, resident, submitted written comments regarding
agenda Item 8i, speaking to the Port's climate projections needing to account for fuel
pumped at regional airports and consider impacts of on-the-ground emissions. Written
materials received are attached as minutes Exhibit A. 
In lieu of spoken comment, Laura Gibbons, volunteer with 350 Seattle's Aviation Team,
submitted written comments regarding agenda Item 8i, stating that airplane emissions
have three times greater warming impact on climate than on-the-ground emissions.
Written materials received are attached as minutes Exhibit B. 
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 January 12, 2021 

Minutes of November 17, 2020, submitted for review on December 3, 2020, and proposed for approval on December 8, 2020. 
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8b.     Authorization for the Executive Director to Increase the Previously Approved Small
Works Landscape Contract Amount from $300,000 to $313,100. (SW-0319499) 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
8c.      Authorization for the Executive Director to Approve Additional Funding of $390,000
for a New Estimated Total Project Cost of $11,950,000 for the Pier 66 Interior
Modernization Project on the Bell Harbor International Conference Center (BHICC) to
Allow the Project to Meet its Forecasted Contract Adjustments. (CIP #C800889) 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
8d.     Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute an Agreement Between Port of
Seattle and a Vendor to Provide Fuel and Fuel Services to be Used by Gasoline or
Diesel-powered Equipment Including Fleet for Both the Aviation and Maritime Fuel
Locations. The Contract Amount Shall Not Exceed $7,750,000 and Seven Years. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
8e.      Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute an Agreement Between Port of
Seattle and a Vendor to Provide Fleet Fuel Cards for the Aviation, Maritime, and
Corporate Divisions. This Will Provide Fleet Cards for Fueling Off-site, Car washes,
Roadside Assistance, and Other Automotive Related Items. The Contract Amount
Shall Not Exceed $1,500,000 and Seven Years. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
8f.      Authorization for the Executive Director to Complete Design and Permitting for the
Rehabilitation of the X Dock Fixed Pier at Shilshole Bay Marina (SBM) in the Amount
of $400,000 of a Total Preliminary Estimated Project Cost of $1,670,000 (CIP # C800570 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
8g.     Adoption of Resolution No. 3783: a Resolution 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, resolution, permit fee schedule, grading
permit fee schedule, and presentation slides. 
8h.     Adoption of Resolution No. 3784: A Resolution Authorizing the Executive Director to
Sell and Convey Port Personal Property in 2021 in Accordance with RCW 53.08.090

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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 and resolution. 
8i.       Adoption of the 2021 Local and Regional Government Policy Priorities for Staff to
Engage with Local and Regional Officials and Other Partners in Support of These
Priorities. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
8j.       Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute Amendment No. 5 to Provide an
Additional Year of Audit Services for the Port's Financial Period 2021, in the Amount
of $450,000, with Moss Adams, LLP, for the External Independent Audit Contract with
a New Amended Contract Total of $2,640,000; and Commission Determination that a
Competitive Process for the Additional Year of Service is not Appropriate or Cost
Effective Under RCW 53.19.020(5).
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
8k.      Approval of Executive Director's Employment Agreement Renewal. 
Request document(s) included an order and agreement. 
The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, 8g, 8h, 8i, and 8k 
carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5) 
Opposed: (0) 
9.    UNFINISHED BUSINESS  None. 
10.  NEW BUSINESS 
10a. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Lease Agreement for Project Field
Office that Supports Construction and Maintenance of the Duwamish River People's Park
and Shoreline Habitat site (People's Park). In Addition to Supporting Port Staff, the
Facility can also Support the Duwamish Valley Port Community Action Team's Current
Initiatives and Advance Plans to Create a Workforce/entrepreneur Development Center.
This Request Authorizes the Expenditure of $360,000 for Rent and Operating Costs
Associated with the Facility. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft lease, and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): 
Christina Billingsley, Senior Program Manager, Community Engagement, External
Relations; 
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Dave McFadden, Managing Director, Economic Development; 
Kyra Lise, Director, Real Estate Development 
Dre Avila, Georgetown Representative Port Community Action Team (External) 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 10a into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
The presentation addressed: 
the construction field office  the Duwamish River People's Park and Shoreline Habitat; 
leasing a Duwamish Community Resource Center; 
resource center benefits; 
supporting community leadership; 
community capacity building; 
economic prosperity in place; 
facility users and partnerships; 
facility costs; and 
managing operations. 
Members of the Commission discussed: 
terms of the lease; 
the number of Port staff who will be using the site; 
other properties explored; 
tenant improvements needed for the space; 
determining the rate of lease for those renting space; 
transit service options to the location; 
approaching the City of Seattle regarding partnership; 
the Green Jobs Program and restoration work; and 
recognizing the community partnerships that have gone into the project. 
Commissioner Bowman expressed concern regarding unanswered questions she had related to the
lease agreement and requested the Commission consider postponement of action on the item at this
time.
The motion, made by Commissioner Calkins, for approval of Item No. 10a, carried by the
following vote: 
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (4) 
Opposed: Bowman (1) 
10b. Request Authorization to Execute a Service Contract with Stericycle Inc. for Regulated
Waste Disposal. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 

Minutes of November 17, 2020, submitted for review on December 3, 2020, and proposed for approval on December 8, 2020. 
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Presenter(s): 
Keith Warner, Utilities Manager, AV Facilities and Infrastructure; and 
Mike Tasker, Senior Manager, AV Facilities and Infrastructure 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 10b into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
The presentation addressed: 
the Port's existing regulated waste disposal services supplier's notice on December 28,
2020, that they are ending that service effective January 28, 2021; 
the need to quickly act to replace the service; 
the identification of one entity, Stericycle, who carries the necessary permits in Washington
State to provide the service; and 
the request to contract with Stericycle Inc. to provide the required transportation and disposal
of regulated wastes for a 3-year period beginning January 28, 2021, enabling continuity of
service. 
Members of the Commission and staff discussed the volume of waste materials and the possibility
of turning the waste into biofuel. 
The motion, made by Commissioner Cho, for approval of Item 10b, carried by the following
vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5)
Opposed: (0) 
11.  PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS 
11a. 2020 Accessibility Improvements at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Briefing. 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides.
Presenter(s): 
Heather Karch, AV F&I Architecture Manager, Aviation Facilities & Infrastructure Chelsea
Rodriguez, Airport Volunteers & Customer Accessibility Manager, Customer Service 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 11a into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
The presentation addressed: 
guiding principles; 

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accessibility being a continuous improvement process; 
SEA's first sensory room; 
improved signage in terminal; 
improved signage at garage and curbside; 
digital communication strategies; 
SEA's first social story; 
hidden disabilities leader; 
training staff for success; 
SEA Accessibility Advisory Committee; 
engaging with a wider audience; and 
conclusion and next steps; 
o  the ongoing commitment to achieving the goal of being the most accessible airport 
in the USA; 
o  looking forward in 2021  opening sensory room; launching new staff training;
enhancing digital communication content and access; and further engaging with
SEA Accessibility Advisory Committee. 
Members of the Commission: 
thanked staff and volunteers for their work; 
spoke regarding the previous launch of the Open Doors study to look at changes in the
airport's operations to make it more sensible and accessible; 
standardization of the ADA design process; and 
measuring progress in the direction of "the most accessible airport in the USA." 









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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12.  QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS 
Commissioner Calkins reminded that there are five more days for open enrollment into the Maritime
High School. 
Commissioner Steinbrueck noted that on January 26, 1950, 'Republic Day' was established in India. 
Commissioner Felleman spoke regarding a donation made to the Fisherman's Memorial, noting that
he and Executive Director Metruck sent a note of appreciation.
13.  ADJOURNMENT 
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m. 

Prepared:                                      Attest: 

Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk              Sam H. Cho, Commission Secretary 
Minutes approved: February 9, 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.