Commissioners                                             Tay Yoshitani
John Creighton
Chief Executive Officer
Chair and President
Bill Bryant                                   P.O. Box 1209 
Patricia Davis                         Seattle, Washington 98111
Lloyd Hara                           www. portseattle.org
Gael Tarleton                            206.728.3000

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APPROVED MINUTES
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 14, 2008 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October
14, 2008 in the Commission Chambers at Pier 69, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA.
Commissioners Bryant, Davis, and Tarleton were present. Commissioners Creighton and
Hara were absent.
1.     CALL TO ORDER 
The regular meeting was called to order at 3:02 p.m. by Bill Bryant, Commission
Secretary.
2.     EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
The regular meeting was immediately recessed to an executive session to discuss Legal,
Real Estate, and Public Contract matters for approximately one hour and reconvened to
public session.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
3.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
(00:00:57) Motion for approval of minutes of the work session of September 2 and
the special meeting of September 23, 2008  Davis
Motion carried by the following vote:
In Favor: Bryant, Davis, Tarleton (3)

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Commissioners Creighton and Hara were absent for the vote.
4.     SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 
None.
5.    (00:01:40) UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 
The following items were placed for consideration on the Unanimous Consent Calendar:
a.  Approval for payment of Claims and Obligations for the period of September 1
through September 30, 2008.
b.  Request for authorization for Phase 2 of the Safety Management System Pilot
Study for an estimated cost of $500,000, supported by a reimbursable FAA grant
of $375,000 and cost to the Port of $125,000 from the Aviation Division expense
funds.
Request Document: Commission agenda memorandum dated September 4, 2008 from
Mark Coates, Senior Manager, Airport Operations.
c.  Request for approval of Change Order #54 in the amount of $483,697.77 for the
Terminal 18 North Apron Upgrade Project.
Request Document: Commission agenda memorandum dated October 6, 2008 from
Ralph Graves, Managing Director, Capital Development Division
d.  Request for authorization to advertise, bid, and perform contract administration
for T86 spouts #1 and #4 in the amount of $1,700,259.
Request Document: Commission agenda memorandum dated September 10, 2008 from
Mike McLaughlin, Director, Cruise and Industrial Properties and Rod Jackson, Capital
Construction Project Manager, Seaport
e.  Request for authorization to execute a contract with Watson Wyatt for
insurance broker/consulting services in the amount of $100,000 for one year with
4 options, exercisable by the Port, to extend the contract one year at a time for a
possible total amount of $500,000.
Request Document: Commission agenda memorandum dated October 7, 2008 from
David Henderson, Senior Manager, Total Compensation
Motion for approval of Unanimous Consent Items  Davis
Motion carried by the following vote:

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In Favor: Bryant, Davis, Tarleton (3)
Commissioners Creighton and Hara were absent for the vote.
6.    POLICY AND STAFF BRIEFINGS
a.  (00:03:23) Construction Safety Recognition Briefing
Presentation Document: Commission agenda memorandum dated October 7, 2008 from
Ray Rawe, Chief Engineer and John Hogan, Manager, Construction Safety Services
Presenters: Mr. Rawe and Mr. Hogan
Staff recognized four construction firms who had zero recorded injuries on their projects
over at least the previous 12 months. The four firms were PCL Construction, General
Construction, American Construction Company, and Sasco Electric.
Representatives of the firms were introduced, certificates of accomplishment were
presented, and there was a photo opportunity with the Commissioners and CEO.
b.  (00:16:47) Terminal 30 and Terminal 91 Project Construction Field Progress
Presentation Documents: Commission agenda memorandum dated September 15, 2008
from Michael Burke, Director, Container Operations and Fred Chou, Capital
Construction Project Manager and computer slide presentation titled, "Update on
Terminal 30 Container Reactivation and Terminal 91 Cruise Terminal Relocation
Project."
Presenters: Mr. Chou and Ticson Mach, Capital Construction Project Manager
Within the presentation, photographs were shown reflecting progress made since last
month's presentation and the status of the project at this point in time.
Responding to Commissioner Bryant's inquiry of the balance remaining in the original
project contingency fund, Mr. Chou responded there is approximately $800,000
remaining.
c.  (00:24:19) Audit Response Update
Presentation Documents: Commission agenda memorandum dated October 8, 2008 from
Dakota Chamberlain, Manager, Seaport Project Management and computer slide
presentation titled, "Audit Response Action Plan Update to Commission."
Presenter: Mr. Chamberlain


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Topics reviewed:
Status report on remaining recommendations
Next steps
Commission Tarleton requested that in the next briefing, there be more focus on access to
the Port's small works roster and how we are creating more visibility to the public.
Mr. Yoshitani commented that also within follow-up presentations, information would be
included regarding response to the audit recommendation requiring adequate
documentation of legal review of contracts.
d.  (00:34:31) Capital Funding Briefing
Presentation Documents: Commission agenda memorandum dated September 23, 2008
from Dan Thomas, Chief Financial Officer and Elizabeth Morrison, Senior Manager,
Corporate Finance and computer slide presentation titled, "Preliminary Funding Analysis
Seaport and Real Estate."
Presenters: Mr. Thomas, Ms. Morrison and Boni Buringrud, Manager, Seaport Finance
and Budget.
Prior to the presentation, Ms. Morrison provided a brief update on the current status of
the capital market situation in light of recent financial issues throughout the country. She
addressed both short-term and long-term issues.
Topics within the presentation included:
Overview of Capital Budgeting
Committed CIP
Prospective CIP
Other Funding Needs
Seaport 2009 Committed Capital Plan
o  Capital Budget Review
o  Seaport 2009 Key Strategies
o  Seaport Capital Plan Summary
o  Seaport Committed Capital
Key Changes
Capital Under Contract
Commission Authorized
Division Pending
Real Estate Division 2009 Committed Capital Plan
o  Capital Budget Review
o  Real Estate Capital Plan Summary
o  Real Estate Committed Capital Plan
Key Changes

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Under Contract
Division Pending
Other Funding Needs
Total Funding Needs
Funding Sources
Revenue Funding Capacity
Conclusions and Next Steps
Commissioner Bryant commented that further policy guidance would be provided to staff
regarding the upcoming budget, and suggested staff look further at their budget in an
attempt to meet the 2% goal of reducing corporate overhead.
7.    MARINE ITEMS 
None.
8.    AVIATION ITEMS 
a.  (01:25:47) Request for authorization to prepare design documents; execute
service agreements; prepare, execute and award contracts; specify a sole source
manufacturer for passenger loading bridges; solicit bids and award contracts for
the Passenger Loading Bridge Project in the amount of $1,917,000.
Request Document: Commission agenda memorandum dated October 7, 2008 from
Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations and Robert F. Riley, Director, Aviation Capital
Improvement Program
Presenters: Nick Harrison, Senior Manager, Airport Operations and Ed Weitz, Capital
Construction Project Manager
Motion for approval of Item 8a  Tarleton
Motion carried by the following vote:
In Favor: Bryant, Davis, Tarleton (3)
Commissioners Creighton and Hara were absent for the vote.
b.  (01:30:17) Request for approval to use general Airport funds to provide
temporary funding of the Consolidated Rental Car Facility project and, along
with Customer Facility Charge revenue, allow for continuation of project
construction on schedule.
Request Document: Commission agenda memorandum dated October 6, 2008 from Jim
Schone, Director, Aviation Business Development; George England, Program Leader,
Landside/Stormwater; and Elizabeth Morrison, Senior Manager, Corporate Finance.

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Presenters: Mr. Schone, Mr. England, and Ms. Morrison
Prior to the presentation, Mr. Yoshitani commented that although this item was listed as
an action item, the vote would take place at a future meeting, and that background
information for discussion would be provided at today's meeting.
Ms. Morrison provided information on a proposed modification to the original funding
plan for the Rental Car Facility, necessary due to the current financial situation in the
country.
Mr. Schone referenced a letter from Lorie Tallarico dated October 13, 2008, written to
Commission President Creighton, a copy of which had been provided to the full
Commission. A copy of the letter from Ms. Tallarico, Chairperson of Seattle
Participating Rental Car Companies was also submitted for the record; is by reference
made a part of these minutes; is marked Exhibit 'A'; and is on file in Port offices.
Commissioner Bryant commented on the need for projects across the nation to be
postponed or slowed due to the current freeze in credit markets. He stated that he felt
four factors should be used when considering whether or not to go forward with projects,
including the need to be financially prudent, the creation of jobs, the need to protect the
environment, and the decision needs to be made in public.
Commissioner Bryant also stated that although he appreciated the fact that there were
options being presented on how to proceed with the rental car facility and bridge between
now and next Spring, he also wanted to see an exit strategy should the financial market
not recover by that time.
9.    CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT 
a.  (01:42:30) Request for authorization to (1) Issue Change Order to Terminal 30
Upgrade Contract for upland disposal of dredge material in the amount of
$4,099,664; and (2) Authorize funds in the amount of $4,818,664 for a new
project total authorization of $126,343,886.
Request Document: Commission agenda memorandum dated September 26, 2008 from
Ralph Graves, Managing Director, Capital Development Division.
Presenters: Mr. Graves and Janice Zahn, Assistant Engineering Director
Motion for approval of Item 9a - Tarleton
Prior to the vote, Commissioner Bryant read into the record a letter from Commission
President Creighton to Commissioner Hara dated October 8, 2008. A copy of the letter
is, by reference, made a part of these minutes, is marked Exhibit 'B' and is on file in Port
offices.

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Staff clarified that under the current Memorandum of Understanding, the contribution
from the county is to be 50% of the direct cost of the disposal, or just over $2,000,000.
Public Comment regarding Item 9a was received from the following:
Fred Felleman, Friends of the Earth
Commissioner Tarleton commented that tax levy dollars would be used in funding the
project being discussed, and noted her belief that King County taxpayers would be
supportive of helping clean up Puget Sound.
Commissioner Bryant reiterated the fact that the Port of Seattle is committed to growing
sustainably, which could mean that at times the Port would have to exceed standards.
Motion for approval of Item 9a carried by the following vote:
In Favor: Bryant, Davis, Tarleton (3)
Commissioners Creighton and Hara were absent for the vote.
b.  (02:02:05) Request for authorization for design and permitting of barge
layberth improvements at Terminal 25, Pier 28 and Terminal 46.
Request Document: Commission agenda memorandum dated September 24, 2008 from
Mike McLaughlin, Director, Cruise and Industrial Properties and Scott Pattison,
Manager, Industrial Properties and Business Development.
Presenters: Mr. McLaughlin and Mark Longridge, Capital Construction Project Manager
Motion for approval of Item 9a  Davis
Motion carried by the following vote:
In Favor: Bryant, Davis, Tarleton (3)
Commissioners Creighton and Hara were absent for the vote.
10.   REAL ESTATE 
None.
11.   GENERAL BUSINESS 
a.  (02:05:35) Request for authorization to execute a Collective Bargaining
Agreement with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,
representing Electrical Technicians.

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Request Document: Commission agenda memorandum dated October 7, 2008 from Gary
Schmitt, Director, Labor Relations
Motion for approval of Item 11a  Davis
Motion carried by the following vote:
In Favor: Bryant, Davis, Tarleton (3)
Commissioners Creighton and Hara were absent for the vote.
12.   NEW BUSINESS 
(02:10:22) Commissioner Tarleton suggested that there be discussion in the future of
how planning assumptions for the upcoming budget may need to be recalibrated due to
recent changes in the financial markets.
13.   ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:17 p.m.
(A digital recording of the meeting is available on the Port's website.)

Bill Bryant
Secretary








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