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Seattle, Washington 98111 
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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 8, 2021 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a special meeting Tuesday, June 8, 2021. The meeting was
held remotely in accordance with Senate Concurrent Resolution 8402 and in accordance with
Governor Inslee's Proclamation 20-28. Commissioners Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, and
Steinbrueck were present.
1.    CALL to ORDER 
The meeting was convened at 11:30 a.m. by Commission President Fred Felleman.
2.    EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
The public meeting recessed into executive session to discuss one  matter  relating to
litigation/potential litigation/legal risk (RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)) for approximately 25 minutes, with the
intention of reconvening the public session at 12:00 p.m.  It was also noted for the record that an
Executive Session would be held at the conclusion of discussion on the items of business for the
purposes of reviewing the performance of public employees per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g). Following
the executive session, which lasted approximately 25 minutes, the public meeting reconvened at 
12:04 p.m. Commission President Felleman led the flag salute. 
3.    APPROVAL of the AGENDA 
Without objection, the preliminary agenda was approved as presented. 
4.    SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY  None. 
5.    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 
Executive Director Metruck previewed items on the day's agenda and made announcements.
6.    COMMITTEE REPORTS 
Mr. Aaron Pritchard, Deputy Commission Chief of Staff, provided a report regarding recently held
committee meetings. 
7.    PUBLIC COMMENT 
Public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
Mark Everton, CEO, Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority, spoke in support of Agenda
Item 10a, related to the restart of cruise in the Seattle region. 
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Tim Kuniholm, Seattle Aquarium, Director of Public Relations, spoke in support of Agenda Item
10a, related to the cruise in the Seattle region. 
Iris Antman, resident, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 10a and to the restart of cruise in the
Seattle region; 
Peggy Printz, resident, spoke in opposition to Agenda Item 10a and to the restart of cruise in
the Seattle region; 
John Fricke, VP of Operations, Premier Airport Shuttle by Capital Aeroporter, spoke in support
of the study session regarding airport ground transportation access planning at SEA and asked
that  door-to-door  van  and  airporters  operators  be  given  more  consideration  in  future
development of the Ground Transportation Access Plan.
In lieu of spoken comment, Rosemary Moore, resident, submitted written comments in
opposition to the restart of cruise and asked that ships not be allowed to return without imposed
restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions.
In lieu of spoken comment, Barbara O'Steen, resident, submitted written comments in
opposition to the restart of cruise, speaking to the impacts on climate from cruise ship
operations.
In lieu of spoken comment, Laura Gibbons, resident, submitted written comments highlighting
materials from the budget retreat and asked what the Port's plan is meet the climate change
and air quality concerns raised by community groups, noting that a reduction in aviation would
address many of them.
In lieu of spoken comment, Noemie Maxwell, resident, submitted written comments asking the
Port to issue a resolution or order withdrawing the SAMP near term proposal for Lot L06,
referencing a citizen's petition with public comments on the proposal.
In lieu of spoken comment, Lisa Steele, resident, submitted written comments in opposition to
the restart of cruise at the end of July and to climate and health effects resulting from cruise
ship operations.
In lieu of spoken comment, Russ Stevenson, resident, spoke in opposition to the SAMP
proposal on Lot L06 and resulting damage to natural habitat as a result of development.
[Clerk's Note: All written comments are combined and attached here as Exhibit A.] 
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 May 11, 2021. 
8b.     Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the period May 1, 2021, through May 31,
2021, including accounts payable check nos. 939642-939947 in the amount of
$8,675,479.92;  accounts  payable  ACH  nos.  035398-036047  in  the  amount  of
$54,261,813.80; accounts payable wire transfer nos. 015603-015619 in the amount of 
$7,950,768.02, payroll check nos. 198632-198816 in the amount of $47,832.51; and
payroll ACH nos. 1024488-1028704 in the amount of $11,132,608.03 for a fund total of
$82,068,502.28. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
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8c.      Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute up to Two (2) Indefinite Delivery,
Indefinite Quantity Contracts for Baggage Handling System Design Services to
Support of the Aviation Division's Capital Program, for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed
$10,000,000. There is No Budget Request Associated with This Authorization. Each
Contract will Have an Ordering Period of Five (5) Years.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
8d.     Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute an Agreement Between the Port
of  Seattle  and  a  Vendor  to  Provide  Compressed  Natural  Gas  (CNG)  Station
Maintenance, Repair, and Fuel System Compressor Rebuilds. The Contract Amount
Shall Not Exceed $1,500,000 and Seven Years. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
8e.      Adoption of Resolution No. 3790:  A Resolution of the Port of Seattle Commission
Amending the Policy Directive for Salaries and Benefits for Employees Not Covered
by a Collective Bargaining Agreement Established by Resolution No. 3739, to Reflect
an Administrative Change Modifying Two Definitions Related to Probationary
Employees, and Providing an Effective Date for All Amendments of June 8, 2021. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and draft resolution. 
8f.      Authorization for the Executive Director to Extend the Juneteenth Holiday to Those
Represented Employees at the Port with Contractual Holidays via Memoranda of
Agreements (MOAs) with Their Respective Labor Representatives. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, proclamation, and memoranda of
agreement. 
8g.     Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute Up to Two Consulting Services
Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts to Provide Environmental
Management and Compliance Support with a Total Value of $3,500,000 and a Contract
Ordering Period of Five Years. No Funding is Associated with this Request. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
8h.     Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) Authorize an Additional Amount of
$980,000 for the Design and Construction of Phase I, and (2) Complete Design, (3)
Utilize Port Crews and Small Works Contracts to Complete Early Pavement Work, and
(4) Authorize an Additional Amount of $3,405,000, for Phase II of the North Employee
Parking Lot Improvements Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This

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Request is in the Amount of $4,385,000, for a Total Authorization in the Amount of
$5,000,000. (CIP #C800957) 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, 8g, and 8h carried by
the following vote: In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman (5) 
Opposed: (0) 
9.    UNFINISHED BUSINESS  None. 
10.  NEW BUSINESS 
10a.    Authorization for the Executive Director to Finalize and Sign Port Agreements Under
the Center for Disease Control's Framework for Conditional Sailing Order and Amend
Leases Relating to Port Cruise Facilities to Incorporate Such Port Agreements. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and checklist. 
Presenter(s): 
Stephanie Jones Stebbins, Managing Director, Maritime 
Dr. John Lynch, Associate Professor & Medical Director, Harbor View Medical Center 
Clerk Hart read Item 10a into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
The presentation addressed the authorization to finalize and sign agreements in concert with CDC
conditional sailing order guidelines with cruise lines, the State Department of Health, and King
County Public Health.  Staff detailed the responsibilities of the parties and noted that although
terminal operators are not a signatory to the agreements, terms will be incorporated in their lease
agreements.
Members of the Commission and staff discussed: 
health requirements and measures; 
the responsibility for onboard monitoring of compliance; 
ensuring a safe return to cruising. 
The motion, made by Commissioner Cho, carried by the following vote: In favor: Bowman,
Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5) 
Opposed: (0) 
10b.    Authorization for the Executive Director to: (1) Execute a Fifth Amendment to the
Administrative Order on Consent with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for
the Lower Duwamish Waterway (LDW) Superfund Site; and (2) Execute a Seventh

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Amendment to the Lower Duwamish Waterway Group Memorandum of Agreement to
Contract for and Perform Cleanup Design of the Middle Third of the LDW. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, Amendment No. 5, Amendment No. 7, and
presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): 
Kathy Bahnick, Senior Manager, Environmental Programs 
Joanna Florer, Senior Environmental Program Manager, Maritime Environment and 
Sustainability 
Clerk Hart read Item 10b into the record. 
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
A staff presentation was provided addressing: 
scope and timeline of the project; 
clean-up goals; 
cleanup accomplishments on the Duwamish to-date; 
proposed amendments; 
timeline of current activities; 
elements of the clean-up design; and 
other notable sediment clean-up milestones being undertaken. 
Members of the Commission and staff discussed: 
the future health of sea life in the river; 
river rehabilitation and continued contamination from up-river; and 
site characterization. 
The motion, made by Commissioner Steinbrueck, carried by the following vote: In favor:
Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5) 
Opposed: (0) 
11.  PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS 
11a. 2021 State Legislative Session Review and Federal Look Ahead 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): 
Eric ffitch, Manager State Government Relations, External Relations 
Eric Schinfeld, Senior Manager, Federal & International Government Relations 
Trent House, Contract Lobbyist 
Dennis McLerran, Contract Consultant 
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 11a into the record. 
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Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters. 
Staff provided a presentation to the Commission addressing high-level review of the 2021 legislative
session, including the adoption of three budgets  transportation, operating, and capital, as well as
the Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) and operating budget passage in the last hours of the
legislative session.  Priority Port items that found success included LCFS, secured state funding
partnership for the Quiet Sound Program, and passage of the needed technical correction to airline
catering legislation passed in 2020.  Additional items of interest include passage of a statewide
Juneteenth holiday, tourism funding, and environmental clean-up projects. 
Eric ffitch, State Government Relations Manager, overviewed next steps. 
Eric Schinfeld, Federal and International Government Relations Senior Manager, provided on
overview of the federal look ahead for items related to and affecting the Port and its business lines.
Mr. Schinfeld and Members of the Commission discussed climate legislation, infrastructure, and
pandemic recovery was included in the report. Next steps with the federal focus include: 
sharing support for American Jobs Plan with the Washington Congressional delegation and
Biden Administration (SecDoTretweet!); 
working to build champions for Sustainable Aviation Fuel and maritime decarbonization
efforts within the delegation; 
identifying opportunities for port decarbonization pilot programs, demonstration projects or
partnerships; and 
seeking FY22 appropriations earmarks and increased programmatic funding for key Port
infrastructure and community programs. 
12.    QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS 
No closing comments were noted and no referrals to committees were made. 
2.     EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (Continued) 
Commission President Felleman noted that the Commission would stand in recess for 10 minutes
prior to entering Executive Session per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) to discuss the performance of a public
employee. He noted that no action would be taken at the close of the session and the meeting would
adjourn immediately thereafter.





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13.      ADJOURNMENT 
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 4:03 p.m. 

Prepared:                                      Attest: 

Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk              Sam H. Cho, Commission Secretary 
Minutes approved: June 22, 2021. 














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