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

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Due to technical difficulties with the recording of the January 27, 2009 meeting, some
areas of the audio may not be heard clearly. 
(The approximate point in the audio recording for the specific item is identified by
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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING JANUARY 27, 2009 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January
27, 2009 in the International Conference Center, Airport Office Building, Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport, Seattle, WA. Commissioners Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara and
Tarleton were present. 
1.     CALL TO ORDER 
The regular meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. by Bill Bryant, Chair and President. 
2.     EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
None. 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
3.     APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
(00:00:56) Motion for approval of the minutes of the special meeting, November 25,
2008 and the special work session of December 2, 2008 - Tarleton 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor  Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 

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4.     SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS 
None. 
5.     UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 
(00:01:18) Commissioner Bryant noted that the commission would like to have
discussion regarding Item 5a; the item was removed from the consent calendar for
discussion and vote which would follow the vote on remaining consent calendar items. 
b.     Request for Motion Authorizing the Sale of Port Personal Property by the
Chief Executive Officer 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated January 20, 2009 from
Craig Watson, General Counsel 
c.     Request for Authorization for Commission International Travel for 2009 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated January 23, 2009 from
Mary Gin Kennedy, Director of Commission Services 
Motion for approval of Unanimous Consent Items 5b and 5c  Hara 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
The agenda was returned to Item 5a for a separate vote, as follows: 
a.  (00:02:04) Request for authorization for the Chief Executive Officer execute a
Relocation Agreement and other documents providing for the final
reimbursement of the moving and re-establishment expenses incurred by the
relocation of Inspiration Media, Inc. dba Salem Communications, located within
the Terminal 18 expansion area on Harbor Island for $1,741,687.95 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated January 20, 2009 from
Mike Burke, Senior Manager, Container Leasing and Operations 
Presenters: Mr. Burke and Isabel Safora, Deputy General Counsel 
Mr. Burke provided to the Commission a background of the request, noting that the
project goes back to the mid 1990's, when there was a 90-acre expansion of, and
improvements to Terminal 18. He also noted that since this request is a result of an act of
condemnation, the Port is obligated to provide reimbursement funds. 
Motion for approval of Item 5a  Davis 

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Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor  Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
(00:10:20) Prior to scheduled agenda items, Commissioner Bryant announced that all
Commissioners have signed the Port Commissioners' Code of Conduct for the year 2009,
as required annually. Copies of the documents are on file in Port offices. 
Commissioner Bryant also announced that Commissioners Hara and Creighton would
serve as member of the Port Audit Committee for the year of 2009, and thanked
Commissioner Tarleton for her work on the Committee over the previous year. 
CEO Yoshitani then commented on the recommendations made as a result of the McKay
Investigation, noting that work has begun on all recommendations and that the staff has
created a matrix, showing the progress made on all recommendations. He noted that the
matrix will be posted on the Port's website, both internally and externally. 
Mr. Yoshitani stated that in regard to a review of Port ethics and fraud awareness
policies, the firm of Davis, Wright, Tremaine has been retained in order to assist with the
endeavor. He also noted that all Port staff had been asked by him to read all existing Port
Policies, namely Employee Ethics Policy; Consultant Ethics Policy; Fraud Awareness
Policy; Whistleblower Protection Policy; Anti-harassment Policy; and ICT (Information
and Communication Technology) Appropriate Use Policy by March 31, 2009. 
6.     POLICY AND STAFF BRIEFINGS 
a.  (00:15:37) Update on the Consolidate d Rental Car Facility Program 
Presentation document: Commission agenda memorandum dated January 20, 2009 and
attachment from Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations and George England,
Program Leader, Project Management Group 
Presenters: Mr. England; Ralph Graves, Managing Director, Capital Development
Division; Jim Schone, Director, Aviation Business Development and Management;
Elizabeth Morrison, Senior Manager, Corporate Finance. Dick Schober, Seattle
Northwest Securities also participated in the presentation. 
Staff provided an update on the financing situation and construction activities for the
Rental Car Facility. 
Mr. Schone commented that the Rental Car companies had all been apprised of the
information that was being presented in today's briefing to the Commission. 
Mr. Schober provided an update on the current credit market situation. 

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Ms. Morrison spoke about the three fronts staff is currently working on, including
pursuing bank loans, proceeding with a bonds issue for second quarter, and continuing to
work with potential partners. 
Commissioner Bryant commented that he understood today's presentation was only a
briefing, but stressed that before any action is taken on the Rental Car Facility Project,
staff return with another briefing. 
Mr. England reported on the construction side of the project, updating the Commission
on the reduction and reassignment of workers, on the project schedule, and on the project
budget.. 
Commissioner Hara stated that it would be helpful to see information on dollar amounts
already expended, including the $20 million the Commission had previously authorized. 
Commissioner Bryant stressed that he wants staff to remain within the current level of
authorized expenditure and also to consider opening the facility later than 2011. 
b.  (00:45:21) Terminal 30 and Terminal 91 Financial and Schedule Sta tus 
Presentation document: Commission agenda memorandum dated January 12, 2008, 
attachment and table from Michael Burke, Director, Container Operations and Dakota
Chamberlain, Director, Seaport Project Management 
Presenter: Mr. Chamberlain 
Mr. Chamberlain provided a status update on the Terminal 30 (T30) and Terminal 91
(T91) projects, noting that the cruise facility building at T91 was approximately 90%
complete and that the container terminal at T30 was approximately 70% complete. 
Marine Item 7a was advanced on the agenda as follows: 
7.     MARINE ITEMS 
a.  (00:53:45) Resolution No. 3210, Second Reading and Final Passage. Naming the
new cruise terminal located on Pier 91 'Smith Cove Cruise Terminal.' 
Request document: Commission agenda memorandum dated January 21, 2009 from
Charlie Sheldon, Managing Director, Seaport Division 
Presenters: Mr. Sheldon and Mike McLaughlin, Senior Manager, Cruise and Industrial
Properties 
Motion for Second Reading and Final Passage of Resolution No. 3210  Creighton 
Motion carried by the following vote: 

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In Favor: Bryant, Creighton, Davis, Hara, Tarleton (5) 
The agenda was returned to Policy and Staff Briefings as follows: 
6.     POLICY AND STAFF BRIEFINGS 
c.     (00:56:02) Briefing on Alaskan Way Viaduct/Seawall Replacement Project 
Presentation documents: Commission agenda memorandum dated January 21, 2009 and
computer slide presentation from Kurt Beckett, Director, External Affairs and Geri Poor,
Regional Transportation Manager 
Presenters: Ms. Poor and Mike Merritt, Government Relations Manager 
Staff provided a program description of the bored tunnel hybrid project as developed by
Washington State Department of Transportation. Ms. Poor commented that the Port is
now beginning to engage as a partner with the City, the State, and the County to
implement that program. 
Ms. Poor noted that the bored tunnel option would address the Port's priorities regarding
capacity and connection. 
Topics reviewed by staff included: 
Funding strategy 
Next steps 
o  Legislative approval for funding 
o  Coordinate project implementation 
o  Environment review 
o  Engineering and soils exploration 
o  Meet with community groups and businesses to finalize design 
Program timeline 
Tunnel timeline 
Port project needs 
Key Port components 
Next steps for Port of Seattle 
Commissioner Tarleton stated her concern that she had only seen projections for growth
in the area through 2015, and that it would be better to see projections though 2030 or
2040. 
Public Comment regarding Item 6c was received from the following: 
Bob Donegan, Seattle Historic Waterfront Coalition, who thanked the Port for
their participation in the Viaduct Replacement Project 

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Tom Tanner, Magnolia Community Club. Mr. Tanner read into the record a letter
to the Port Commission dater January 22, 2009 from Randall Thomsen, President
of Magnolia Community Club. A copy of the letter is by reference, made a part
of these minutes, is marked Exhibit 'A,' and is on file in Port offices. 
Gene Hoglund, who voiced concern that the bored tunnel option as proposed
needed to provide better access to communities in the north 
John Blackman, Argosy, who spoke in support of the bored tunnel option. A
copy of a letter dated January 7, 2009 from Mr. Blackman to Gov. Gregoire
regarding the tunnel was provided, is by reference made a part of these minutes, is
marked Exhibit 'B,' and is on file in Port offices. 
A letter dated January 27, 2009 from Dave Gering, Executive Director,
Manufacturing Industrial Council of Seattle to Commissioner Bryant was
received, is by reference, made a part of these minutes, is marked Exhibit 'C,' and
is on file in Port offices. 
Commission Davis reiterated the importance of considering capacity, environmental
issues, and jobs, and emphasized the need for a public process regarding the Viaduct
replacement. 
Commissioner Tarleton stressed that the solution needs to accommodate growth in the
region. 
8.     AVIATION ITEMS 
Request for authorization to execute a professional services agreement to perform
technical review on behalf of the airlines and airport related to capital projects. The total
estimated cost during the coming four years is $1,600,000. Item 8a was withdrawn from
the agenda as an action item, and a briefing was provided under New Business. 
11.    GENERAL BUSINESS 
None. 
9.     CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT 
None. 
10.    REAL ESTATE 
None. 
12.    NEW BUSINESS 
a.     (01:49:20) Dave Soike, Deputy Director, Aviation Division provided a brief
background review of Aviation agenda Item 8a, which was withdrawn from the agenda,
noting that the item would come forward for approval at a meeting in the near future. 

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b.     (01:53:41) Mr. Soike also provided a brief review on an item which would be
coming forward for approval in the near future, that being a request for authorization for
relocation of residents in the Town and Country Mobile Home Park. 
13.    ADJOURNMENT 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:26 p.m. 
(A digital recording of the meeting is available on the Port's website.) 

Lloyd Hara 
Secretary 













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