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

An audio of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available on the Port of
Seattle web site - 
http://www.portseattle.org/about/organization/commission/commission.shtml 
(The approximate point in the audio recording for the specific item is identified by
minutes and seconds; example: 01:30.) 
APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION SPECIAL WORK SESSION DECEMBER 2, 2008 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a special work session at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday,
December 2, 2008 in the Commission Chambers at Pier 69, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle,
WA. Commissioners Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara and Tarleton were present. 
1.     CALL TO ORDER 
The special work session was called to order at 11:30 a.m. by John Creighton, Chair and
President. 
EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
The special work session was immediately recessed to an executive session for
approximately 2 hours to discuss legal risk issues, and reconvened to open public session. 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
2.    (00:01:03) Presentation by Speaker Frank Chopp, Washington State
Legislature, on Alaskan Way Viaduct replacement option. 
Commission memorandum dated November 24, 2008 from Geri Poor, Regional
Transportation Manager 
Speaker Chopp provided for the Commission an overview of an option for replacing the
Central Waterfront portion of the Alaskan Way Viaduct, one of eight options under study
by the City, State and County Viaduct/Seawall replacement team. 
A five minute recess was called, and the meeting reconvened to the agenda as follows: 
3.    (01:09:22) Recognition of Bell Harbor Marina EnviroStars 5 -star Award. 
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Presentation documents: Commission agenda memorandum dated November 24, 2008
from Joe McWilliams, Managing Director, Real Estate Division and computer slide
presentation. 
Presenter: Sharon Briggs, Manager, Recreational Boating Services 
Ms. Briggs introduced Laurel Tomchik, of King County's Local Hazardous Waste
Management Program, who provided background on the Bell Harbor EnviroStars Award,
and noted that awards had also previously been presented to Shilshole Bay Marine,
Fishermen's Terminal and Harbor Island Marina. 
Port staff was acknowledged for the efforts taken which resulted in the EnviroStars
Award, and Commissioner Davis suggested that in future similar situations, staff be
mentioned not only at the Commission meetings, but also acknowledged within the
Commission memos which are posted to the Internet. 
Commissioner Davis also suggested that when awards such as the EnviroStars Awards
are presented, the information be passed on to other agencies, making them aware of
ways in which the Port is being environmentally responsible. 
4.    (01:21:29) Resolution No. 3609, First Reading. 2009 Salary and Benefit
Resolution 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated November 4, 2008 from
David Henderson, Senior Manager, Total Compensation 
Presenters: Mr. Henderson and Tammy Woodard, Compensation Manager 
During the presentation, staff presented information regarding changes made to the pay
structure and programs as well as an update on the Port's experience with employees that
have been mobilized to active duties over the last seven years. 
Commissioner Hara suggested that he would like to see a comparison with other agencies
on a per-hourly basis, which would include all benefits received by Port employees, for a
more accurate assessment of what the true pay is. 
CEO Yoshitani stated that he would have information provided to the Commission
regarding Commissioner Hara's questions regarding the Port's salaries and benefits. 
Staff commented that it was time to review the Port's compensation philosophy in order
to decide whether changes should be implemented for the future. 
Following Commission discussion of the proposed resolution, Commissioner Creighton
recommended that First Reading be deferred to the next meeting in order to allow more
time for commissioners to further consider the implications of the resolution. 

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5.    (01:57:35) Request for authorization to execute long-term agreement with
Carnival Corporation and PLC for use of the Port's cruise facilities at
Terminal 91 during the 2009 through 2018 cruise seasons. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated November 26, 2008 from
Michael McLaughlin, Director, Cruise and Industrial Properties. 
Presenters Mr. McLaughlin and Phil Lutes, Deputy Director, Seaport Division 
Motion for approval of Item 5  Tarleton 
Public Testimony regarding Item 5 was received from the following individuals: 
Fred Felleman, Friends of the Earth 
Dan Grausz, Holland America Line 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Tarleton (4) 
Abstained: Hara (1) 
6.    (02:44:41) Request for authorization to transfer up to $500,000 to Puget
Sound Clean Air Agency for At-Berth Clean (ABC) Fuels Vessel Incentive
Program 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated November 25, 2008 from
Phil Lutes, Deputy Director, Seaport Division and Sarah Flagg, Air Quality Program
Manager, Seaport Environmental Programs and computer slide presentation 
Presenters: Mr. Lutes and Ms. Flagg 
Topics Reviewed: 
Background  The Data 
Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy 
Program Development 
Program Proposal 
Eligibility 
Audit Process 
Projected Budget 
Estimated Benefits 
Proposed Timeline, 2009 
Next Steps 
Motion for approval of Item 6  Bryant 
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Public Testimony regarding Item 6 was received from the following individuals: 
Mike Moore, Pacific Merchants Shipping Association 
Fred Felleman, Friends of the Earth 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
7.    (03:15:15) Briefing on Long-term Plan for Tyee Valley Golf Course 
Presentation document: Commission agenda memorandum dated November 11, 2008
and map from James R. Schone, Director, Aviation Business Development and W. Allan
Royal, Manager, Acquisitions and Relocation. 
Presenters: Mr. Royal and Bonnie Darch, Aviation Property Manager 
Staff provided background information on the Tyee Valley Golf course, which is located
within the Runway Protection Zone (RPZ) just south of Sea-Tac Airport, noting that the
only two acceptable uses of Port property in the RPZ are as a park or as an environmental
mitigation area. 
It was also stated that work was currently being done in an attempt to develop the most
viable long-term approach for development of the property, including the hiring of Golf
Foundation Consulting, Inc. for assistance in evaluating development potential of the site. 
Commissioner Davis suggested that before the final decision was made regarding what
would be done with the property, the important thing was not to decide how to keep a
golf course, but rather whether we have a golf course or use the property for mitigation. 
8.     ADJOURNMENT 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m. 
(A digital recording of the meeting is available on the Port's website.) 

Bill Bryant 
Secretary 



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