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 

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http://www.portseattle.org/about/organization/commission/commission.shtml 
(The approximate point in the audio recording for the specific item is identified by
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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 13, 2009 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 
13, 2009 in the Commission Chambers at Pier 69, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA.
Commissioners Bryant, Creighton, Davis, and Hara were present. Commissioner
Tarleton was absent. 
1.     CALL TO ORDER 
The regular meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Bill Bryant, Commission
President. 
2.     EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
The regular meeting was immediately recessed to an executive session to discuss
Personnel, Legal Risk, and Real Estate matters for approximately one hour and
reconvened to public session. 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
3.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
(00:00:57) Motion for approval of the minutes of the November 4, 2008 special
work session and the regular meeting of November 11, 2008  Creighton 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara (4) 

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Commissioner Tarleton was absent for the vote. 
4.     SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 
None. 
5.     (00:01:29) UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 
a.  Approval for payment of Claims and Obligations for the period of December 1
through December 31, 2008 
b.  Authorization to (1) execute and administer a sole source one-year marketing
agreement with the Seattle Convention and Visitors Bureau at a cost not to
exceed $225,031 in 2009, and (2) renew the marketing agreement for three oneyear
periods for a total estimated cost of $900,124. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated January 8, 2009 from Jane
Kilburn, Director, Public Affairs 
c.  Authorization for the Enhanced SharePoint Infrastructure Project for an
amount not to exceed $500,000. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 19, 2008 from
Peter Garlock, Chief Information Officer 
d.  Authorization for Website Redesign Project for an amount not to exceed
$500,000. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 19, 2008 from
Peter Garlock, Chief Information Officer 
Motion for approval of Unanimous Consent items  Davis 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara (4) 
Commissioner Tarleton was absent for the vote. 
Prior to moving forward with scheduled agenda items, Commissioner Bryant stated that
the Governor had made an announcement earlier in the day regarding the Viaduct
replacement project, and that the Port is being asked to contribute up to $300 million
toward the freight mobility aspects of the project. He commented that the Commission
and the CEO would carefully review the Port's financial situation in light of the request,
and noted that a significant portion of the January 27 commission meeting would be set
aside for discussion of the issue. 

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6.     POLICY AND STAFF BRIEFINGS 
a.  (00:04:42) 2008 Port Awards 
Briefing document: Commission agenda memorandum dated January 7 2009 from Kurt
Beckett, Managing Director, External Affairs 
CEO Yoshitani recognized awards which were received by the Port during 2008, which
were presented by both peers and outside organizations. He commented that following a
year in which the Port faced numerous challenges, he felt it was also important to
recognize achievements that had been made. Mr. Yoshitani noted that a list of the awards
was available on the Port's website. 
b.  (00:09:16) Update on Terminals 30 and 92  Construction Field Progress 
Briefing documents: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 23, 2008 and
computer slide presentation from Fred Chou and Ticson Mach, Capital Project Managers 
Ralph Graves, Managing Director, Capital Development, was available for questions.
Commissioner Bryant stated that since photographs of the project were included in the
briefing materials, the commission would wait until the next commission meeting for
further specific updates. 
Public comment regarding Item 6b was received from the following: 
Fred Felleman, Friends of the Earth. Mr. Felleman questioned what the current
status of uplands disposal was. Mr. Graves responded that there had been some
delay, although not major, due to recent inclement weather. 
c.  (00:13:03) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Briefing 
Presentation documents: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 31, 2008
and computer slide presentation from Peter Garlock, Chief Information Officer. 
Presenters: Mr. Garlock; Dave Wilson, Chief Technology Officer; and Kim Albert,
Senior Manager, IT Business Services 
Topics reviewed: 
Investment Governance 
Major 2009 Projects 
Management Risks 
System Life Cycles 
ICT Expense Trends 
Budget by Cost Categories 

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Budget by Function 
Challenges 
General Business Item 11a was advanced on the agenda as follows: 
11.    GENERAL BUSINESS 
a.  (00:39:19) Request for authorization to execute a three-year renewal of existing
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement for software licensing and services for an
estimated cost of $2,045,000. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated January 7, 2009 from Peter
Garlock, Chief Information Officer and Kim Albert, Senior Manager, ICT Services 
Presenter: Mr. Garlock 
Motion for approval of Item 11a  Hara 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara (4) 
Commissioner Tarleton was absent for the vote 
The agenda was returned to Policy and Staff Briefings as follows: 
6.     POLICY AND STAFF BRIEFINGS 
d.     (00:41:53) Briefing on East Marginal Way Grade Separation 
Briefing document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 24, 2009 and
computer slide presentation from Charlie Sheldon, Managing Director, Seaport and
Dakota Chamberlain, Manager, Seaport Project Management 
Presenter: Mr. Sheldon and Mr. Chamberlain 
Mr. Sheldon noted that today's presentation was intended to provide an update on the
progress of the East Marginal Way Grade Separation and to set the stage for a future
request for authorization of further funding. 
Mr. Chamberlain noted a correction to information on one of the presentation slides that
had previously been distributed to the Commissioners and the public. The dollar amount
regarding East Marginal Way Project Cost Estimates now, was corrected to be $50.7
million. 

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7.     MARINE ITEMS 
a.  (00:58:28) Resolution No. 3210, First Reading. Naming the new cruise terminal
located on Pier 91 "Smith Cove Cruise Terminal" 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 30, 2008 from
Charlie Sheldon, Managing Director, Seaport Division 
Presenters: Mr. Sheldon and Mike McLaughlin, Senior Manager, Cruise and Industrial
Properties 
Motion for approval of First Reading of Resolution No. 3210 - Creighton 
Public comment was then received from the following: 
Fred Felleman, Friends of the Earth. Mr. Felleman commented on comments
made by Commissioner Davis at the previous commission meeting regarding a
ten-year lease with the cruise lines. Mr. Sheldon responded to Mr. Felleman's
questions. 
Commissioner Davis stated that she would vote against the resolution as she felt more
time was needed for thought about the specific naming of the terminal. 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bryant, Creighton, Hara (3) 
Opposed: Davis (1) 
Commissioner Tarleton was absent for the vote. 
8.     AVIATION ITEMS 
a.  (01:05:17) Request for authorization to perform design for the Pre-conditioned
Air Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for an amount of
$3,770,000. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 23, 2008 from
Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations; Robert F. Riley, Director, Aviation Capital
Improvement Program; and Richard Ottele, General Manager, Aviation Facilities and
Infrastructure 
Presenters: Mr. Ehl and Dave Soike, Deputy Managing Director, Aviation Development
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During the presentation, Mr. Soike clarified that although this project would increase the
cost per enplanement (CPE) amount, the project is beneficial since it would save costs to
the airlines over the long term, and stated that the project was overwhelmingly supported
by the airlines. 
Motion for approval of Item 8a  Creighton 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara (4) 
Commissioner Tarleton was absent for the vote. 
b.  (01:13:26) Request for authorization to award the contract for janitorial service
for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, for a three year period effective
February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2012, for an initial annual contract
amount of $7,988,737 and a total estimated value of $39,943,685 for the five-year
term. 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 31, 2008 from
Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations 
Presenters: Mr. Ehl; Nick Harrison, Senior Manager, Airport Operations; and Elaine Ko,
Director, Social Responsibility 
In response to questions from Commissioners, Ms. Ko clarified that follow-up work
would be done with agencies that were not recipients of the contract award to assist them
in future attempts in obtaining service contracts with the Port. 
Motion for approval of Item 8b  Davis 
At Commissioner Davis' request, Mr. Ehl clarified that the request is for a contract of a
3-year term, with two additional one-year extensions. 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara (4) 
Commissioner Tarleton was absent for the vote. 
9.     CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT 
a.     (01:23:30) Request for authorization for permitting, design, and project
management of replacement of steel sheet pile bulkhead between the West and
Central Piers at the Maritime Industrial Center for an amount of $360,000. 

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Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated December 12, 2009 and
computer slide presentation from Darlene Robertson, Director, Harbor Services and Tim
Leonard, Capital Project Manager 
Presenters: Mr. Leonard and Kenny Lyles, Manager, Fishing Vessel Services 
Motion for approval of Item 9a - Davis 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara (4) 
Commissioner Tarleton was absent for the vote 
10.    REAL ESTATE 
None. 
11.    GENERAL BUSINESS 
None. 
12.    NEW BUSINESS 
Commissioner Davis commented on a recent booklet which had been distributed titled
"Seattle's Hidden Gems." 
13.    ADJOURNMENT 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 5:37 p.m. 
(A digital recording of the meeting is available on the Port's website.) 

Lloyd Hara 
Secretary 




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