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APPROVED MINUTES
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, September 13, 2022. The
meeting was located at the Port of Seattle Headquarters Building, Pier 69, 2711 Alaskan Way,
Seattle, Washington, and on Microsoft Teams. Commissioners Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and
Mohamed were present. Commissioner Calkins was absent and excused from the meeting.
1.

CALL to ORDER

The meeting was convened at 10:30 a.m. by Commission Vice-President Sam Cho.
2.

EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110

The public meeting recessed into executive session to discuss one matter regarding litigation/or
potential litigation/or legal risk and national security, per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and
RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(i), and one matter regarding litigation/or potential litigation/or legal risk, per
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately 60 minutes, with the intention of reconvening the public
session at 12:00 p.m. Following the executive session, the public meeting reconvened at 12:06 p.m.
Commission Vice-President Cho led the flag salute.
3.

APPROVAL of the AGENDA

The agenda was approved as amended, with Agenda Item 8k removed from the meeting agenda, to
be brought back at the next business meeting, and Agenda Items 8o and 8p pulled from the consent
agenda, to be discussed separately.
In favor: Cho, Felleman, and Hasegawa and Mohamed (4)
Opposed: (0)
4.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY - None.

4a. Proclamation recognizing Latino Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15, 2022).
Request document(s) included a proclamation.
Presenter(s):
Marycruz Talavera-Chavez, Commission Staff Assistant
Clerk Hart read Item 4a into the record.
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Commission Staff Assistant, Marycruz Talavera-Chavez, presented the proclamation on behalf of
the Commission and in recognition of September 15 – October 15, 2022, as Latino Heritage Month.
Members of the Commission thanked Marycruz for the reading of the proclamation and spoke
regarding the culture, accomplishments, contributions, and representation of the Latino Community
and the Port Latino Community.
The motion, made by Commissioner Hasegawa, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)
Opposed: (0)
5.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Executive Director Metruck previewed items on the day’s agenda and made general and meetingrelated announcements.
6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Commission Strategic Advisor Erica Chung provided a report regarding discussion held at the
August 10 Equity and Workforce Development Committee and the September 8 Audit Committee
meeting.
Equity and Workforce Development Committee
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Commissioners Cho and Mohamed convened the Equity and Workforce Development
Committee. Commissioners received an update on the development of the Equity Policy
Directive. The Executive has received a draft of the directive and provided feedback to
Commissioners. The Commission made two recommendations related to the directive. First,
they recommended the directive includes a requirement that the Executive sets specific EDI
benchmarks; and second, that staff set a target date for introduction of the policy directive
in October, with adoption in November or December.
Commissioners received an update and gave their input regarding the ongoing WMBE
Business Barrier Study.
Commissioners asked several questions to ensure that survey consultants engaged with a
deep and diverse group of stakeholders in the course of the study. Consultants and staff
assured Commissioners that a representative sample of the ADR and Construction
ecosystem was surveyed.

Audit Committee
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Commissioners Cho and Mohamed convened the Audit Committee. The Committee
received a 2021 Accountability Audit Opening report from the Office of the Washington State
Auditor. The Accountability Audit will be for the period of January 1, 2021, through
December 31, 2021. The scope of the audit is being compiled.

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The Committee also received a presentation from the Port’s Internal Audit Team regarding
their Peer Review, in which they received a ‘passing’ rating in compliance with Government
Auditing Standards.

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The Committee further adopted their recommendation to approve the 2023 Internal Audit
budget and reviewed the status of 2022 audit items and open issues.

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Operational, Information Technology, and Limited Contact Compliance Audit reports were
shared with the Committee Members and recommendations and management responses
were discussed. These audits included: (1) the North Satellite Renovation and Expansion
Project; (2) Security Incident Response Management for ICT and Aviation Maintenance; and
(3) Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC.

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The Committee’s next meeting is scheduled for December..
PUBLIC COMMENT

Public comment was received from the following individual(s):
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The following person spoke regarding Pier 46 plans, ILWU Local 29’s position on Coast Guard
Base 36 expansion, seeking the Port’s support of a five berth solution and on ILWU Local 19’s
position on a future long-term lease of land to the Coast Guard: Dan McKisson, representing
ILWU Local 19.
The following person spoke and asked the Port of Seattle to support the African Chamber of
Commerce and the African trucking community through inclusion of $100,000 in the annual
Northwest Seaport Alliance budget for the African Chamber of Commerce: Peter Gishuru.
The following person spoke regarding the widening arrivals project at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport and shared his concern regarding an increase in resulting traffic: city of
Des Moines Councilmember J.C. Harris.
The following person spoke in support of Agenda Item 8o, and passage of the SLOA IV
extension: Randy Fiertz, AAAC Chairman and Director, Airport Affairs, Alaska Airlines.
The following people spoke on behalf of the SEIU 6 Driver’s Union and in support of
improvements to the drivers’ parking lot: Sukhchain Banwait, Adama Dukuray, Kwabena Bobie,
Peter Kuel, and Saba Belachew (joint petition submitted).
In lieu of spoken comment, written comment was submitted by Jordan Van Voast regarding the
recent Board of Ethics appointment process and selection.
In lieu of spoken comment, written comment was submitted by Iris Antman regarding an
increase in global cruise tourism from Seattle to Alaska and the contradiction of reaching Port
climate goals.

[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 Minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 9, 2022.

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

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Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the Period August 1, 2022, through August
31, 2022, Including Accounts Payable Check Nos. 944859 through 945116 in the
Amount of $5,451,836.95; Accounts Payable ACH Nos. 047096 through 047905 in the
Amount of $47,553,362.96; Accounts Payable Wire Transfer Nos. 015891 through
015905 in the Amount of $10,330,080.75; Payroll Check Nos. 202984 through 203399
in the Amount of $144,847.03; and Payroll ACH Nos. 1091703 through 1096059 in the
Amount of $12,856,805.65, for a Fund Total of $76,336,933.34.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8c.

Authorization the Executive Director to Proceed with the Enterprise Network Switch
Refresh Project and to Execute Contract(s) for Hardware, Software, and
Implementation Services for a Total Project Cost Not-to-Exceed $5,700,000. (CIP #
C801262)

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8d.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Increase the Contract Value for the
Environmental Data Management System (EDMS) with Locus Technologies (C00321107) By Up to $500,000 to Include Environmental Permit Compliance
Management, for a New Contract Value Not-to-Exceed $1,580,000 Over a Ten-Year
Contract Period.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8e.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Proceed with the Conference Room
Communication Project; to Execute Contract(s) for Communication Equipment; and
to Utilize Port Resources for Installation, in the Amount of $510,000 for Project
Implementation and Equipment Warranty Costs Estimated of $45,000, for a Total
Project Cost of $555,000. (CIP #C801258)

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8f.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Change Order to Contract MC0319013 Electric Utility Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport (SEA) to Add Up to 180 Calendar Days to the Contract Duration
for Impacts Due to Covid Related Supply Chain Delivery Delays of Critical Material.
(CIP #C800699)

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8g.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Change Order to Contract MC0319135 Ground Support Equipment Electric (eGSE) Charging Stations Phase 2A to
Extend the Duration of the Contract up to 150 Calendar Days. (CIP #C800335)

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Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8h.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Complete Design of the 1947 Water Main
Improvements Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the Amount of
$1,025,000 and a Total Authorization of $1,100,000. (CIP #C801224)

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and map.
8i.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Award and Execute a Design Build
Construction Contract and to Increase the Project Budget for the Telecommunication
Meet Me Room (MMR) in the Amount of $2,000,000, and a Revised Total Estimated
Project Cost of $21,700,000. (CIP# C800762)

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8j.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Increase the Project Budget for the South
Concourse Hot Water Tank Replacement in the Amount of $200,000 for a Total Project
Budget of $1,300,000. (CIP #C801271)

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8k. 1

Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a New Collective Bargaining
Agreement (CBA) Between the Port of Seattle and Teamsters Local 117 Representing
Employee Parking Bus Drivers in our Aviation Landside Operations Department,
Covering the Period from June 1, 2022, through May 31, 2023.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and agreement.
8l.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a New Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) Between the Port of Seattle and the International Brotherhood
of Teamsters, Local 117, Representing Police Officers at the Port of Seattle, Covering
the Period from August 28, 2022, through December 31, 2022.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, memorandum of understanding, and
agreement.
8m.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Change Order to Contract MC0320162 Parking Garage Elevator Modernization for Modifications and Delays
Associated with Revisions to the Interior Cab Elevator Finishes at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport for an Estimated Amount Not-to-Exceed $3,500,000 and a Time
Extension Over 60 Calendar Days. (CIP #C800789)

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
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Agenda Item 8k was removed from the agenda in its entirety.

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Order No. 2022-09: An Order of the Port of Seattle Commission Appointing a Member
to the Port of Seattle Commission Board of Ethics for 2022 - 2025.

Request document(s) included an order.
8o. 2

Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Two-Year Extension to SLOA IV,
Extending the Termination Date from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8p.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Sign a 3-year Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
with the University of Washington’s Sea Grant Program, Substantially in the Form
Attached with Minor Changes to be Approved by Legal Counsel, to Allow the Port to
Host One 12-Month Sea Grant Fellowship Position Annually from September 2022 –
October 2025, with a Maximum Expenditure of $150,000.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, 8g, 8h, 8i, 8j, 8l, 8m,
and 8n carried by the following vote:
In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)
Opposed: (0)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
8o.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Two-Year Extension to SLOA IV,
Extending the Termination Date from December 31, 2022, to December 31, 2024.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
Presenter(s):
Jeff Moken, Interim Director, Aviation Business and Properties
Leslie Stanton, Senior Mgr., Environmental Programs, AV Environmental Programs Group
Borgan Anderson, Director, Aviation Finance & Budget
Clerk Hart read Item 8o into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.

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Agenda Items 8o and 8p were pulled from the Consent Agenda and addressed separately.

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Commissioner Felleman and staff discussed why greenhouse gas goals are not mentioned in the
agreement, specific implementation of the Port’s emissions reduction strategy, and accounting for
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) goals.
It was noted that all terms of the current agreement will move forward with the extension including
the MOU.
Commissioner Felleman stated he would like to look at implementation goals at a future meeting and
discuss quantifying results prior to the next SLOA extension.
The motion, made by Commissioner Felleman, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)
Opposed: (0)
8p.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Sign a 3-year Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
with the University of Washington’s Sea Grant Program, Substantially in the Form
Attached with Minor Changes to be Approved by Legal Counsel, to Allow the Port to
Host One 12-Month Sea Grant Fellowship Position Annually from September 2022 –
October 2025, with a Maximum Expenditure of $150,000.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft interlocal agreement and
presentation.
Presenter(s):
Kathleen Hurley, Senior Environmental Program Manager, Maritime Environment and
Sustainability
Clerk Hart read Item 8p into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
Commissioner Felleman and staff discussed this being the first Keystone Fellow for the program;
elements of the program; and October-start for the Fellow.
Commissioner Felleman encouraged participation in the program.
The motion, made by Commissioner Felleman, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)
Opposed: (0)
10. NEW BUSINESS
10a. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute Contracts for the 2022/2023 South
King County Community Impact Fund (SKCCIF) in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $3,250,000.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
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Presenter(s):
Bookda Gheisar, Senior Director, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Ilays Aden, Environment Program Coordinator, External Relations
Guadalupe Torres, Community Investments Program Manager, Equity Diversity and
Inclusion
Andy Gregory, Senior Program Manager Community Engagement, External Relations
Clerk Hart read Item 10a into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• the request for funding authorization;
• background of the program;
• program investment to-date;
• economic recovery Cycle 1 outputs and Cycle 2 projects;
• environmental program Cycle 1 outputs and Cycle 2 projects;
• WMBE support programs;
• partnerships and program successes;
• program challenges;
• programmatic improvements in Cycle 3;
• community capacity building contract; and
• next steps;
o Community Capacity Building Consultant onboarding
o round 3 funding launching on September 15, 2022, for Environmental and Economic
Recovery Programs
o Program Evaluation Request for Proposals to be released this fall and completed
by May 2023
o program evaluation results and Commission re-authorization for Phase II SKCCIF
in 2023.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• food insecurity, tree canopy expansion, and land stewardship policies;
• how the SKCCIF is partnering with existing initiatives in South King County and having
discussions with those leaders and cities;
• exploring opportunities to directly fund students; and
• supporting both repeat and new grant recipients.
The motion, made by Commissioner Hasegawa, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)
Opposed: (0)

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10b. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Professional Services Contract for
Design Services, and to Complete Design of the Building 161E Renovation and Systems
Retrofit Project at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the Amount of $2,900,000
and a Total Authorization of $3,098,000. (CIP #C801179)
Request document(s) included agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Tom Green, Manager, Air Cargo Operations and Development, Airport Operations
Sean Anderson, Capital Program Leader, AV Project Management Group
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Items 10b into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• Building 161E project tenant space;
• existing conditions for building systems, windows and lighting, warehouse, shops and office,
and restrooms;
• Building 161E project budget and preliminary schedule;
• status of project completion; and
• project risks.
Members of the Commission and staff discussed:
• greenhouse gas reduction benefits from the project;
• the amount of revenue the building generates;
• choice in the design phase impacting environmental scores;
• the price per sq ft for lease space once renovations are made; and
• ranges of increase to leasehold revenue in the future analysis.
The motion, made by Commissioner Hasegawa, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)
Opposed: (0)
11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
12.

QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS

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ADJOURNMENT

There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 2:26 p.m.

Prepared:

Attest:

Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk

Toshiko Hasegawa, Commission Secretary

Minutes approved: September 27, 2022

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