Commissioners                                             Tay Yoshitani 
Gael Tarleton 
Chief Executive Officer 
Commission President 
Tom Albro                          P.O. Box 1209 
Bill Bryant                           Seattle, Washington 98111 
John Creighton                      www.portseattle.org 
Rob Holland                          206.787.3000 
Audio and video recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available on the
Port of Seattle web site  www.portseattle.org. The approximate point in the video recording for each
agenda item is identified by hours, minutes, and seconds; example: 00:01:30. 
APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION SPECIAL JOINT MEETING MAY 22, 2012 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a special meeting Tuesday, May 22, 2012, at Port of
Seattle Headquarters, Commission Chambers, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington. The
special meeting included a joint meeting with the Washington State Transportation Commission.
Port of Seattle Commissioners Albro, Bryant, Creighton, Holland, and Tarleton were present.
Washington State Transportation Commissioners Tom Cowan, Richard Ford, Anne Haley, Jerry
Litt, Philip Parker, and Joe Tortorelli were also present. 
The special meeting was called to order at 8:32 a.m. by Gael Tarleton, Port of Seattle Commission 
President. The Commissions observed a moment of silence in memory of two maritime workers
who died in unrelated incidents on Port of Seattle premises on May 17, 2012. 
Following the Flag Salute, Port Commissioner Tarleton welcomed the Washington State
Transportation Commission (WSTC) to Port of Seattle Headquarters. Transportation Commission 
Chair Ford commented on the opportunity for the two commissions to meet together and explained
that the WSTC membership is appointed by the Governor and approved by the State Senate for
six-year terms.  He noted that three of the Transportation Commissioners represent eastern
Washington and four represent western Washington. He stated that Transportation Commissioner
Dan O'Neal was absent due to illness. 
Overview of Port of Seattle Seaport and Harbor. 
Michael Burke, Port of Seattle Seaport Leasing and Asset Management Director, presented aerial
photos of several Port facilities and described the challenges associated with conducting container
and cruise operations in the middle of Seattle's urban environment.  He commented on
collaboration with the Washington State Department of Transportation to keep Terminal 46 open
during construction of the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement project and the economic impact of
the Port's marine cargo, cruise, and fishing activity. Mr. Burke noted that the Port has invested
over $1 billion in Port and transportation infrastructure improvements over the past 15 years.

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Discussion of the Century Agenda. 
Port Commissioners Creighton and Albro commented on the Port's Century Agenda activities,
noting the Port's history of shrewd long-term strategic decisions, including early adoption of cargo
containerization infrastructure and reestablishment of cruise business in Seattle; the importance of
maintaining a focus on job creation over the next 25 years; the unique opportunities presented by
Washington's public ports functioning under directly elected leadership; and the regional
significance of the Port of Seattle. 
A five-minute Century Agenda video was presented, followed by discussion of the Century Agenda
that highlighted goals relating to becoming a premier logistics hub, tripling air cargo, increasing
tourism, fostering workforce development and small business growth, environmental stewardship,
and job creation. 
Port Commissioner Tarleton invited further conversation on the transportation implications to the
Century Agenda goals related to discussions on building a new sports arena in the SoDo industrial
area, progression of the Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement project, and effects of tolling on SR-
520 and I-90. Port Commissioner Bryant remarked on the need for a viable statewide system to
move goods and people in and out of the city of Seattle, noting there are stakeholders affected by
that transportation system throughout Washington as well as in Alaska and the Midwest. 
Transportation Commissioner Parker commented on the Port as more of a driver of family-wage
jobs than a sports facility and the importance that building of new sports facilities not interfere with
Port operations.  Discussion followed on the implications of a new sports arena in SoDo to
Seattle's industrial sector and the untapped potential in Washington to attract and cultivate
industry, as noted by Transportation Commissioner Tortorelli, and the importance of collaboration
between public agencies and business to achieve Century Agenda goals. 
Transportation Commission Chair Ford commented on the lack of funding for transportation
projects, the historic cooperation between the WSTC and the Port of Seattle on critical projects,
and the need to obtain transportation funding from the Legislature in 2013. There was further
discussion on the need to foster better understanding and cooperation between the eastern and
western parts of the state on transportation issues, the potential role of the Airport in promote
better connection between the regions, and the risks to the quality of jobs throughout the state if
the Port's goals are impeded by conflicting short-term choices. 
Funding sources for transportation projects were discussed with respect to likely replacement of
gas tax revenue with road-user charges, such as tolls. 
Briefing on Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Project. 
Linea Laird, Alaskan Way Viaduct Program Administrator, Washington Department of
Transportation, presented an update on the Viaduct Replacement program and its constituent
projects. She noted the South Holgate Street to South King Street project is ahead of schedule
and under budget and should be open in fall of 2012 and commented on progress of the second
SR-99 bridge. Ms. Laird presented information on construction related to the SR-99 tunnel project,
including re-routing of traffic on surface streets, utilities relocation, and preparation for the tunnel

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excavation. She stated groundbreaking for the tunnel project is expected to occur on June 6,
2012. Ms. Laird commented on utilities relocation, excavation, and demolition activities on the
north end of the SR-99 tunnel site, and noted viaduct reinforcement activities to strengthen the
structure prior to boring the tunnel below. She reported on safety activities on the project and
noted challenges related to bicyclists riding too fast through the construction site. 
Ms. Laird presented an example of a tunnel boring machine launch site in Madrid and stated the
boring machine for the SR-99 tunnel being fabricated in Japan will be the largest in the world, is
expected to be delivered by spring of 2013, and will arrive in sections by ship and be unloaded at
Terminal 46 adjacent to the project site. She also commented on tunnel components being
manufactured in Puyallup and transport of removed soil to Port Ludlow and other locations via
truck and train. 
Ms. Laird provided a construction timeline for the project through 2017, including commencement
of tunnel boring by spring or summer of 2013, construction of interior tunnel structures concurrent
with tunnel boring, opening of the tunnel to drivers in late 2015, demolition of the viaduct in 2016,
and construction of surface street improvements through 2017. She presented design views of the
completed north and south tunnel portals.
Port Commissioner Bryant announced that the traffic impact study for the new sports arena in
SoDo due to be released on May 23, 2012, is expected to find that the arena will have no impact
on operations at the Port's facilities at Terminals 30 and 46 and that the arena is scheduled to open
in 2016, concurrent with key elements of the Viaduct Replacement project. 
Adjournment. 
There being no further business, the special meeting was adjourned at 10:20 a.m. 

Tom Albro 
Secretary 
Minutes approved: July 10, 2012.