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APPROVED MINUTES
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
November 14, 2023
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, November 14, 2023. The meeting
was held at the Port of Seattle Headquarters Building Commission Chambers located at: 2711
Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington, and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Commissioners Calkins, Cho,
Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed were present.
1.

CALL to ORDER

The meeting was convened at 12:09 p.m. by Commission President Cho who led the flag salute.
2.

EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110

No Executive Session was held.
3.

APPROVAL of the AGENDA

The agenda was approved without objection.
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
4.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

No Special Orders of the Day were presented.
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 the committee reports.
SEAC Committee
Commissioners Hasegawa and Felleman convened the Sustainability, Environmental, and Climate
Committee on November 14, 2023. The Committee was briefed on two topics at that time:
Digital recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available online – www.portseattle.org.

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AI Waste Pilot Project - Staff hopes to install six AI-enabled waste sorting stations with four
at food courts at the SEA terminals before Thanksgiving for the heavy travel season. The
interactive AI recognizes waste and can educate customers on proper waste sorting. The
project is being implemented to support operational efficiencies and to help reduce waste.
SEA Land Stewardship Plan and SEA Tree Replacement Standards - Staff shared that the
plan and standards were developed in accordance with the Environmental Land
Stewardship Principles, approved by the Commission on July 11, 2023, and are
comprehensive, integrates capital programs, applies an equity lens, builds on community
partnerships, and takes a holistic ecological approach. Staff shared the SEA Land
Stewardship Plan Objectives and management approach. SEA Tree replacement standards
recommend a 4:1 replacement ratio using a holistic ecological approach where planting new
trees, protecting existing trees from invasive threats, and converting invasive areas to native
vegetation can all be counted as credit toward replacement. This approach is consistent with
the intent to conduct large-scale replacement actions in the airport’s ecological areas, which
require holistic management to ensure replacement actions are successful over the longterm.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT
• The following person spoke and stated his desire to impeach the presiding officer of the
Commission because he ran unopposed during the last regular election: Alex Tsimerman.
• The following people spoke in support of Agenda Item 10d, regarding accessibility at the airport:
Kathy Kennedy, Alaska Airlines; and Laurel Van Horn, Open Doors Organization.
• The following person spoke in support of cruise and noted environmental efforts of the Cruise
Line Industry Association: Renee Limoge Reeve, Cruise Line Industry Association.
• The following person spoke in support of jobs created by the cruise industry for Longshore
workers: Herald Ugles, Local 19 ILWA.
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments regarding Agenda Item 10d, supporting the SEA
Accessibility Program and Order were submitted by: Kimber Behrends; Ryan Fox; and
George Abbott.
[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 October 24, 2023.

8b.

Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the Period October 1, 2023, through
October 31, 2023, Including Accounts Payable Check Nos. 950359 through 950740 in
the Amount of $7,146,738.79; Accounts Payable ACH Nos. 059215 through 060276 in
the Amount of $63,987,654.77; Accounts Payable Wire Transfer Nos. 016153 through
016168 in the Amount of $16,288,567.88; Payroll Check Nos. 209323 through 209829
in the Amount of $303,152.31; and Payroll ACH Nos. 1158541 through 1165572 in the
Amount of $23,398,832.82, for a Fund Total of $111,124,946.57.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.

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Monthly Notification of Prior Executive Director Delegation Actions October 2023.

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

Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize Final Design and Preparation of
Construction Bid Documents for the Perimeter Access and Gate Enhancement (PAGE)
Project; to Advertise, Award, and Execute a Major Public Works Construction
Contract for PAGE and Perimeter Intrusion Detection System Phase 2, and Transfer
Budget/Authorization, as Necessary, Between the Two Projects; to Procure Long
Lead Material Items; and to Include a Project Labor Agreement for the Contract, for a
Total Amount Requested of $3,816,000 and a Total Estimated Project Cost of
$37,614,000. (CIP# C801363, C800844).

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

Authorization for the Executive Director to Take All Steps Necessary to Complete the
Rental Car Facility 5th Floor Parking Membrane Project at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport, for a Total Requested Amount of $1,030,000 and a Total
Estimated Project Cost of $9,300,000. (CIP #800977)

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

Authorization for the Executive Director to Take All Steps Necessary to Complete the
Tyee Pond Effluent Pipe Replacement Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport,
for a Total Requested Amount of $2,275,000 and a Total Estimated Cost of $2,900,000.
(CIP# C801173)

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

Authorization for the Executive Director to Competitively Bid and Execute a Unified
Pest Management Contract with a Duration of Up to Five Years, for a Total Amount
Not-to-Exceed $7,000,000.

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

Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute Up to Three Indefinite Delivery,
Indefinite Quantity Professional Services Agreements for Building and Structure
Related Consulting and Design Services with a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed
$9,000,000 and a Contract Ordering Period of Five Years.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.

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Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute up to Three Indefinite Delivery,
Indefinite Quantity Professional Services Agreements for Infrastructure Related
Consulting and Design Services with a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $9,000,000 and a
Contract Ordering Period of Five Years.

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

Authorization for the Executive Director to Prepare Design and Construction Bid
Documents for Flow Meter Replacement in the Central Mechanical Plant; to Advertise,
Bid, And Execute a Major Works Construction Contract, Execute Related Project
Change Orders, Amendments, Work Authorizations, Purchases, Contracts, and Take
Other Actions Necessary to Support and Deliver the Flow Meter Replacement Project
within the Approved Budget; and to Use Port of Seattle Crews and Small Works
Contracts to Support the Design and Construction Activities, for a Total Requested
Amount of $4,165,000 and an Estimated Total Project Cost Not-To-Exceed $4,235,000.

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

Authorization for the Executive Director to Approve Additional Funding in the Amount
of $1,810,000 for the Procurement of Long-Lead Major Electrical Equipment for the
Maritime Industrial Center Electrical Infrastructure Replacement Project.
(CIP# C801241).

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

Authorization for the Executive Director to Proceed with the Specification Document
Management System Project; to Execute Contract(s) for Software and Implementation
Services; to Use Port Staff for Implementation; and to Execute a Contract for Up to
Ten Years for Software License, Service and Maintenance Fees Estimated at
$2,300,000, for a Total Requested Amount of $600,000 for Project Implementation.
(CIP# C801343).

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

Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the
Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) to Implement a Series of Support Service
Agreements to Allow Port Staff to Provide Services to the NWSA for 2024.

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

Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute the Third Amendment to Lease
with Mad Anthony’s Pier 66, Extending the Second Amendment Terms Until the
Reopening of Two-Way Traffic on Alaskan Way.

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, amendment, and presentation.
8o.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Set 2024 Marine Stormwater Utility Rates
with an 8 Percent Increase from 2023.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, 8g, 8h, 8i, 8j, 8k, 8l, 8m,
8n, and 8o carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
10. NEW BUSINESS
10a. PUBLIC HEARING and Introduction of Resolution No. 3814: A Resolution Adopting the
Final Budget of the Port of Seattle for the Year 2024; Making, Determining, and Deciding
the Amount of Taxes to Be Levied Upon the Current Assessment Roll; Providing
Payment of Bond Redemptions and Interest, Cost of Future Capital Improvements and
Acquisitions, and for Such General Purposes Allowed By Law Which the Port Deems
Necessary; and Directing the King County Council As to the Specific Sums to Be Levied
on All of the Assessed Properties of the Port of Seattle District in the Year 2024.
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft resolution, and presentation.
10b. PUBLIC HEARING and Introduction of Resolution No. 3815: A Resolution
Specifying the Dollar and Percentage Change in the Regular Property Levy From
the Previous Year Per RCW 84.55.120; Providing for a 4.8 Percent Increase of the
Levy from $82,657,367 to $86,664,580.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and draft resolution.
Presenter(s):
Dan Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Budget
Bookda Gheisar, Senior Director, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Hiedi Popochock, Director, Aviation Finance and Budget
Michael Tong, Director, Corporate Budget
Clerk Hart read Items 10a and 10b into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• background of budget development;
• changes since prior budget briefings;
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2024-2028 Capital Plan;
2024 sources and uses of funds;
2024 proposed tax levy;
2024 equity with budgeting; and
the remaining 2024 budget schedule.

Discussion ensued regarding:
• inserting a new section into the budget highlighting Commissioner budget requests included
in the budget; and
• how environmental spending is reflected in the budget, particular as distributed in capital
projects.
Commission President Cho opened the public hearing. There being no one present wishing to
address the Commission, the public hearing closed and discussion moved to the Commission.
The motion, to introduce Resolution Nos. 3814 and 3815, made by Commissioner Mohamed
carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
10c. Order 2023-15: An Order of the Port of Seattle Commission to Establish an
Environmental Legacy Fund within the Port Budget and Plan of Finance.
Request document(s) included an order and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Vy Nguyen, Commission Strategic Advisor, Commission Office
Tyler Emsky, Commission Strategic Advisor, Commission Office
Dan Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Budget
Clerk Hart read Item 10c into the record.
Commission Strategic Advisor, Vy Nguyen, introduced the item.
The presentation addressed:
• the Port’s deep commitment to its role in cleaning up historical industrial pollution related to
its properties;
• Port environmental remediation projects addressing contamination from historical industrial
operations by prior Port or tenant operations;
• Clean up work to improve water and habitat quality, bolsters salmon and marine mammal
recovery, and makes shorelines safer for humans and wildlife;
• known environmental clean up costs in the coming decade exceeding one hundred million
dollars;
• creating a financial planning tool for known environmental clean-up costs;
• capturing Port property tax levy savings for dedicated use; and
• initial investment into the fund and annual review of continued funding.
Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.

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Discussion ensued regarding:
• how the fund is funded;
• providing continuity and predictability;
• how environmental liability cases are daylighted; and
• the Port being a leader in clean up; and
• building a Port of the future.
The motion, made by Commissioner Hasegawa carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
10d. SEA Access Program 2023 Update and Order 2023-14: An Order of the Port of Seattle
Commission to Affirm the Port of Seattle’s Longstanding Commitment to Developing
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, as One of the Most Accessible Airports in the
Nation and Consider Accessibility as a Priority in Aviation Division Strategy, Facility
Design, Construction, and Operations.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, order, and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Pete Mills, Commission Strategic Advisor, Commission Office
Heather Karch, Architecture Manager, AV Facilities and Infrastructure
Chelsea Rodriguez, Airport Volunteers and Customer Accessibility Manager
Clerk Hart read Item 10d into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• accessibility facility improvements;
• curbside and signage improvements;
• accessibility programs and amenities;
• customer communication;
• staff training and recognition programs;
• disability community engagement;
• aviation industry advocacy highlights; and
• furthering the Port’s accessibility commitment – the SEA Access Program.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• the Accessibility Council’s composition and meeting format;
• community outreach efforts; and
• branding and launching the SEA Access Program to increase visibility to the program’s
offerings.
Commission Strategic Advisor Pete Mills read the text of the Order into the record.

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The motion, made by Commissioner Mohamed, to adopt Order No. 2023-14, carried by the
following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11a. ADR Program Briefing.
Presentation document(s) included agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Jeff Wolf, Director AV Commercial Management, Commercial Management Administration
Khalia Moore, Senior Manager ADR, Airport Dining and Retail (In Person)
Clerk Hart read Item 11a into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• airport dining and retail master planning and ;
• remaining locations to be completed from Lease Groups 4 and 5 and status of other lease
groups;
• duty -free expansion currently out for bid;
• Concourse C request for proposals timeline;
• concession timelines related to requests for proposals;
• Concourse C expansion details;
• small business participation allocation in the expansion project;
• retail and food and beverage package allocation in the expansion project;
• prime operators maximum awarded space allocations;
• Concourse C expansion locations not included in the current request for proposals;
• Concourse C request for proposals business terms;
• feedback received to-date regarding concept category changes in the master planning effort,
the request for proposals process, and small business experiences of unique barriers to
opportunities and growth;
• actions taken or in-progress to address overall barriers;
• small business exemption considerations;
• Option 2 – recommended – to change the small business exemption for labor engagement
requirement to bidders who meet federal stipulations and have three spaces at the airport;
and
• next steps in the process, including seeking Commission authorization to release and award
the request for proposals at the December 12, 2023, meeting; and
• Concourse C expansion and surrounding locations planned to be open to the public in
advance of the 2026 World Cup.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• providing a calendar for the planned first time bidders’ class;
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the value of data collected in this process;
the importance of valuing the people at the center of operations and promoting quality jobs;
allowing for economies of scale;
workforce projections;
joint venture agreement structures and how they relate to small and large businesses;
the point at which small businesses must engage with labor negotiations; and
providing more certainty to small businesses in awards prior to businesses engaging in labor
harmony agreements and reducing real barriers.
QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS

Commissioners congratulated Commissioners Cho and Felleman on their re-election to office.
Commissioner Felleman expressed his appreciation to the Commission and the electorate.
Commissioners Felleman and Mohamed spoke regarding combatting antisemitism and islamophobia,
and standing against hate.
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ADJOURNMENT

There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
Prepared:

Attest:

Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk

Fred Felleman, Commission Secretary

Minutes approved: November 21, 2023

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