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 
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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JUNE 26, 2012 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, June 26, 2012, in the
International  Auditorium  at  Seattle-Tacoma  International  Airport,  Seattle,  Washington.
Commissioners Albro, Bryant, Holland, and Tarleton were present.  Commissioner Creighton 
participated by telephone and was absent after 1:38 p.m. 
1.   CALL TO ORDER 
The regular meeting was called to order at 12:32 p.m. by Gael Tarleton, Commission President. 
2.   EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
The regular meeting was immediately recessed to an executive session estimated to last
approximately 30 minutes to discuss matters relating to litigation, legal risk, and real estate. 
Following the executive session, which lasted approximately 30 minutes, the regular meeting
reconvened in open public session at 1:11 p.m. 
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 
3.   (00:01:45)  APPROVAL OF MINUTES 
Special meeting of April 24, 2012, and regular meeting of May 1, 2012. 
Motion for approval of minutes for the special meeting of April 24, 2012, and regular meeting 
of May 1, 2012  Albro 
Second  Bryant 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Albro, Bryant, Creighton, Holland, Tarleton (5) 
4.   SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 
4a.  (00:02:15)  2012 Fly Quiet Awards.





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Presentation document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 19, 2012, provided by
Stan Shepherd, Manager, Airport Noise Programs. 
Presenter(s): Mr. Shepherd. 
Mr. Shepherd explained that the Fly Quiet Awards help to reduce noise levels in the communities
surrounding the Airport and reflect adherence to flight noise abatement procedures and engine
testing rules and the use of quiet aircraft. He reported that in order to encourage competition
among airlines of different sizes, the awards have been categorized to distinguish between the top
five carriers at the Airport (Fly Quiet Bravo Award) and all other carriers (Fly Quiet Award), as well
as to provide a category for regional carriers (Fly Quiet Regional Airline Award). Commissioner
Tarleton introduced the following recipients of the 2012 Fly Quiet Awards: 
Fly Quiet Bravo Award  Alaska Airlines 
Fly Quiet Award  Virgin America 
Fly Quiet Regional Airline Award  SkyWest Airlines 
4b.  (00:07:35)  Recognition of the Port of Seattle Police Department 2012 Officer of the
Year. 
Presentation document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 4, 2012, provided by
Port of Seattle Police Chief Colleen Wilson. 
Presenter(s): Chief Wilson. 
Chief Wilson presented the Port of Seattle Police Department's 2012 Officer of the Year Award,
which is a peer-awarded recognition, to Detective Steve Ivey, whom she described as exemplifying
the principles of leadership, accountability, and integrity. 
4c.  (00:09:30)  Recognition of the Port of Seattle Fire Department 2012 Firefighter of the
Year. 
Presentation document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 15, 2012, provided by
Port of Seattle Fire Chief Randy Krause. 
Presenter(s): Chief Krause. 
Chief Krause presented the Port of Seattle Fire Department's 2012 Firefighter of the Year Award,
which is a peer-awarded recognition, to Captain Todd Starkey, whom the Chief acknowledged for
his commitment, loyalty, and hard work. 
5.   (00:12:30)  UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 
5a.  Approval of the claims and obligations for the period of May 1, 2012, through May 31,
2012, in the amount of $34,422,712.01.










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5b.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to authorize design of the Laptop Power in
the Concourses project. This authorization is for $402,500 out of a total estimated
project cost of $2,070,000 (CIP #C800484). 
Request document(s): Commission agen da memorandum dated June 18, 2012, provided by Jim
Witzman, Manager, Airport Operations Passenger Experience; and Wayne Grotheer, Director,
Aviation Project Management Group. 
5c.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute a pipeline easement with
Northwest Pipeline GP across the Eastside Rail Corridor right-of-way in Snohomish
County to accommodate the installation and maintenance of an underground natural
gas pipeline crossing the Eastside Rail Corridor Railroad right-of-way near railroad
milepost 32.27, near Maltby in Snohomish County, Washington.  The Port will receive
$2,500.00 for the easement rights granted. 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 19, 2012, easement, and
plan view provided by Melinda Miller, Director Portfolio and Asset Management, and Sean Sullivan,
Real Estate Manager. 
5d.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to (1) settle claims filed by RST
Enterprises Inc. through authorization of the purchase of four adjacent tax lots owned
by Nick Properties LLC for fair market value of $1,238,000.00, with closing contingent
on release of claims; and (2) execute all documents necessary for purchase and
conveyance of said property as well as authorize the post-acquisition costs related to
demolition of existing improvements on said property and site stabilization/restoration
in the amount of $362,000 for total authorized amount of $1,600,000.  The terms of the
purchase and sale agreement for which approval is requested shall be as substantially
set forth in the attached agreement; the property proposed for purchase is described in
exhibits A-1, A-2, A-3, and A-4 to the proposed agreement; and the terms of the release
of claims shall be as substantially set forth in exhibit B to the proposed agreement. 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 18, 2012, purchase and
sale agreement, release of claims, and aerial site photo provided by Craig Watson, General
Counsel, and Elizabeth Leavitt, Director, Aviation Planning and Environmental Programs. 
5e.  Authorization for: (1) additional budget authorization of $400,000, and (2) approval of
project scope change to add two additional fuel hydrant pits as part of the airline
realignment program (CIP #C800472). 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 19, 2012, provided by
Michael Ehl, Director, Airport Operations; and  Wayne Grotheer, Director, Aviation  Project
Management Group. 
5f.   Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute up to two professional services
indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contracts for roofing inspection and design
support services for $2,000,000 ($1,000,000 each) with a three-year contract ordering
period. No funding is associated with this authorization.








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Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 15, 2012, provided by
Cassie Fritz, Manager, Seaport Project Management Support Services. 
5g.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to proceed with design and preparation of
construction documents, project management, and permitting for the design phase of
the Pier 69 Built-up Roof Replacement Project. The amount of this request is $404,000,
bringing the current authorization for the project to $445,000 for a total estimated
project cost of $2,012,000 (CIP #C800314). 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 18, 2012, provided by Nick
Milos, Manager, Corporate Facilities; and Curtis Stahlecker, Capital Project Manager. 
5h.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute an indefinite delivery, indefinite
quantity contract for environmental consulting services totaling $800,000 with a five-year
contract ordering period. There is no budget request associated with this authorization. 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 18, 2012, provided by Bob
Duffner, Senior Manager Aviation Environmental Programs, and Roger Maney, Aviation
Environmental Management Specialist. 
5i.   Authorization the Chief Executive Officer to prepare, advertise, award, and execute
appropriate contract documents to procure an HVAC system maintenance service
agreement for chillers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.  The agreement would
be structured to execute a one-year contract with four one-year service options to be
determined annually by the Port.  Total contract cost over the requested five-year
period is not to exceed $1,970,000. 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 15, 2012, provided by John
Christianson, General Manager Aviation Maintenance. 
5j.   Authorization for the President of the Commission to sign the attached nomination
letter for Mr. John Kriese as Chair of the Neighbors' Advisory Committee. 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 18, 2012, John Kriese
biography, and nomination letter provided by Marie Fritz, Cruise Services Manager. 
Motion for approval of consent items 5a, 5b, 5c, 5d, 5e, 5f, 5g, 5h, 5i, and 5j  Bryant 
Second  Albro 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Albro, Bryant, Creighton, Holland, Tarleton (5) 
(00:13:25)  PUBLIC TESTIMONY 
As noted on the agenda, public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
Robert Scheuerman, representing Eastside Rail Now. Mr. Scheuerman commented on
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of the Eastside Rail Corridor proposed to be transferred to the County and that there will
soon be commuter rail service available in the Corridor. 
6.   DIVISION, CORPORATE, AND COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 
6a.  (00:15:15)  Motion regarding relief for Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business
Enterprises and other small business at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 22, 2012, and text of motion 
provided by Mary Gin Kennedy, Director, Commission Services; and  Deanna Zachrisson,
Manager, Aviation Concessions Business. 
Motion to indefinitely postpone item 6a to a time to be determined by the Chair in order to
allow opportunity for additional public comment  Bryant 
Second  Holland 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Albro, Bryant, Creighton, Holland, Tarleton (5) 
6b.  (00:19:10)  Second Reading and Final Passage of Resolution No. 3662: A Resolution of
the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle declaring certain real property located in King
County (portions of the Woodinville Subdivision) and any improvements located thereon
surplus and no longer needed for Port purposes, authorizing its transfer to King County
and authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute all documents related to such
transfer; and further authorizing the Chief Executive Officer to execute a permanent
easement granting King County easement rights over a portion of the Port's freight
section of the Woodinville Subdivision for future recreational trail uses. The Port will
receive $15,000,000 (minus 50 percent of closing costs and a $1,900,000 credit to King
County for the previous acquisition of an easement over the property to be transferred. 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 19, 2012, Resolution No.
3662, exhibit A, exhibit B, and purchase and sale agreement provided by Joe McWilliams,
Managing Director, Real Estate Division. 
Presenter(s): Mr. McWilliams. 
Mr. McWilliams reported that, if approved, the property transfer would close summer of 2012, with
final payment to be made by the County during the next three years.  In the interim between
closing and final payment, he stated the County would pay interest to the Port and would have the
opportunity to propose land exchanges to the Port in lieu of cash payment, which if proposed would
require further approval. He stated that dual use of the Corridor is provided for in the transfer
documents, as is a protocol for examining environmental issues. 
Motion to indefinitely postpone second reading and final passage of Resolution No. 3662  
Creighton 
Second  Albro



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Commissioner Creighton stated the final passage of the resolution should be postponed until Port
staff has had an opportunity to fully analyze the proposal being considered by the City of Seattle
and King County for a new Seattle sports arena and to recommend to the Commission appropriate
mitigation for the proposal. He commented on the need for regional cooperation between the Port
and the County, including a history of reliability. The question recurred on the motion by
Commissioner Creighton, seconded by Commissioner Albro, to indefinitely postpone agenda item
6b, second reading and final passage of Resolution No. 3662. 
Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Albro, Creighton, Holland (3) 
Opposed: Bryant, Tarleton (2) 
Agenda item 6b was indefinitely postponed and Resolution No. 3662 did not receive second 
reading. 
Commissioner Creighton was absent after 1:38 p.m. 
At the discretion of the Chair, the Commission advanced to consideration of  
7.   STAFF BRIEFINGS 
7a.  (00:26:55)  Airport Terminal Development Challenges at Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport. 
Presentation document(s):  Commission agenda memorandum  dated June 15, 2012, and
computer slide presentation provided by Mark Reis, Managing Director, Aviation Division; and
Elizabeth Leavitt, Director, Aviation Planning and Environmental. 
Presenter(s): Mr. Reis and David Tomber, Aviation Planning Program Manager. 
Mr. Reis presented a briefing on the challenges facing the Airport in light of the need for increased
throughput of passengers in a facility of limited size, intense airline competition, and operational
flexibility driven by constantly evolving technology.  He described current passenger volume and
projected growth by passenger volume and number of anticipated arrivals of international widebody
aircraft, including an analysis by peak arrival times. He noted the importance in discussions with
potential international carriers of the quality and aesthetics of the Airport's international facilities
and the vulnerability to the Airport posed by passenger congestion. 
In response to Commissioner Tarleton, Mr. Reis stated that the Airport could handle the doubling of
widebody aircraft arrivals by redirecting some domestic flights from the South Satellite to other
concourses. 
In response to Commissioner Bryant, Mr. Reis noted that the federal inspection services facility is a
dedicated facility that is specifically designed for reception of international passengers and that
overall international schedules with various flight connections relative to Seattle's physical location
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At the discretion of the Chair, consideration of agenda item 7a was temporarily postponed and the
Commission advanced to consideration of  
6.   DIVISION, CORPORATE, AND COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 
6c.  (00:41:40)  First Reading and Public Hearing of Resolution No. 3664: A Resolution of
the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle approving the First Amendment of the
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Auburn and the Port of Seattle to transfer
approximately 55 acre feet of surplus floodplain storage credit to the City of Auburn
and authorizing conveyance of a permanent easement to the City of Auburn.  There is
no funding associated with this Amendment. 
Request document(s): Commission agenda memorandum dated June 15, 2012, amendment to
the interlocal agreement, November 13, 2012, letter  to the City of Auburn, 1998 interlocal
agreement, Resolution No. 3664, and property diagram provided by Bob Duffner, Senior Manager,
Aviation Environmental Programs; and Allan Royal, Manager, Real Estate Development. 
Presenter(s): Mr. Duffner and Mr. Royal. 
Mr. Duffner presented the  resolution and described the wetland mitigation associated with
construction of the Third Runway, the mitigation enhancements that provided additional flood
storage capacity, and the desire of the City of Auburn to have a portion of the flood storage
capacity reassigned in support of development by the City. He stated the proposed amendment
would formalize this understanding with the City of Auburn as well as the right of the Port to use
some of the additional flood storage capacity in support of its own potential adjacent development. 
Motion for first reading of Resolution No. 3664  Bryant 
Second  Holland 
PUBLIC HEARING on Resolution No. 3664 
Commissioner Tarleton declared the public hearing for Resolution No. 3664 open. 
Public comment was received from the following individuals: 
Pete Lewis, Mayor of the City of Auburn. Mr. Lewis spoke in favor of the resolution as
supportive of the economic development interests of the Port and the City of Auburn and
commented that a majority of the Auburn City Council has expressed support for the
amendment to the interlocal agreement. 
Following conclusion of public comment, the public hearing on Resolution No. 3664 was closed.
The question recurred on the motion by Commissioner Bryant, seconded by Commissioner 
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Motion carried by the following vote: 
In Favor: Albro, Bryant, Holland, Tarleton (4) 
Absent for the vote: Creighton 
Following consideration of agenda item 6c, the Commission returned to consideration of  
7.   STAFF BRIEFINGS 
7a.  (00:50:30)  Airport Terminal Development Challenges at Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport. 
Mr. Reis continued his briefing on challenges facing the Airport by noting recent airline mergers
and entry of new airlines that have affected changes to airline market share at the Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport as of 2011. 
Mr. Reis described the physical constraints of the Airport's landside facilities resulting in congestion
on the Airport drives and curbs and pressures associated with aging terminal facilities and the need
for improved passenger circulation within the terminal. He noted several factors affecting terminal
capacity, including control of security checkpoints by the Transportation Security Administration,
deficiencies in the Airport's baggage handling systems, and rehabilitations and ongoing pavement
replacement on the airfield. 
Mr. Reis commented on opportunities to enhance customer experience by embracing
enhancement of the Airport's federal inspection services for international passengers and
increased use of developing technologies, passenger self-service options, and common-use
infrastructure to accelerate passenger throughput. He described airline concerns over the timing of
facilities investments and the Port's interest in using improvements to increase Airport capacity.
He commented on goals for the future of the Airport in relation to Century Agenda goals, customer
service, and technology developments and noted the synergy between the Airport's approach to
accommodating capacity needs and that of the International Air Transport Association.
The regular meeting was recessed at 2:24 p.m. due to absence of a quorum and reconvened at
2:25 p.m., chaired by Commissioner Tarleton. 
Mr. Reis presented approaches to capacity needs through expansion of facilities at the North
Satellite, South Satellite, Concourse D, and Concourse A; improvements to the baggage handling
system; mid- and long-term solutions for capacity needs at the Airport's federal inspection services
facility; and vertical circulation improvements.  He described landside challenges at the Airport
curbs and on the Airport drives, which he stated would also be addressed in the Airport master
plan update. 
7b.  (01:23:35)  Airline  Realignment  Update  and  Briefing  on  North  Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport Renovations (NorthSTAR) Program Budget Restructuring. 
Presentation document(s):  Commission agenda memorandum  dated June 18, 2012, and
computer slide presentation provided by Wayne Grotheer, Director, Aviation Project Management;
and Tina Soike, Senior Manager, Airport Operations.

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Presenter(s): Mr. Grotheer and Ms. Soike. 
Ms. Soike reported on the status of the Airline Realignment Program, summarizing the purpose of
the program to rebalance existing facilities throughout the Airport and facilitate renovations
included in the NorthSTAR project at the northern end of the Airport. She presented a table of the
amounts currently authorized for various projects in the program and showing amounts still to be
authorized. She stated that Port projects for the realignment are on schedule, although there have
been a few scope delays and schedule changes related to work performed by the airlines. She
summarized the progress of projects in design and construction phases and noted anticipated total
capital costs of approximately $40 million and expense costs of $23 million for the realignment
program. 
Mr. Grotheer reported on the financial structure of the capital improvement projects comprising the
NorthSTAR program, noting Commission authorization of $1.2 million of preliminary project funding
for the North Satellite renovation component of the program on April 10, 2012. He commented on
inclusion of five capital projects and one programmatic project in the financial structure of the
program and associated funding reallocations.  Mr. Grotheer described the capital projects
included in the program as including the North Satellite renovation, Main Terminal improvements,
Concourse C vertical circulation, Concourses C and D exterior stairs, and baggage system
refurbishment. He noted an anticipated authorization request in July 2012 for start of design and
design funding for the North Satellite renovation. 
In response to Commissioner Tarleton, Ralph Graves, Managing Director, Capital Development
Division, stated that the Realignment program has demonstrated  to staff the value of the
Commission's efforts being focused on policy decisions andthe benefit of accommodating the
need for Commission oversight through briefings and bundling of programs. 
8.   NEW BUSINESS 
(01:33:00)  Retention of Independent Counsel to Review the Injunction Issued in the Matter
of CityIce Cold Storage v. the Port of Seattle. 
Commissioner Albro reported on the progress of the Commission temporary committee composed
of himself and Commissioner Creighton to evaluate retaining independent counsel to review the
CityIce injunction. He stated that the committee recommends retaining Paul Lawrence to advise
the Commission on benefits and legal risks associated with pursuing a modification of the
injunction issued in the matter of CityIce Cold Storage v. the Port of Seattle. He added that
provided benefits outweigh costs, the Commission will move to modify the injunction in order to
allow the Port to impose worker retention requirements on concessionaires at the Airport. 
The regular meeting was recessed at 2:46 p.m. to an executive session estimated to last
approximately 30 minutes to discuss matters relating to litigation, legal risk, and real estate. At
3:30 p.m., Commissioner Tarleton announced publicly that the executive session would be
extended until approximately 3:50 p.m.  Following the executive session, which lasted
approximately 60 minutes, the regular meeting reconvened in open public session at 3:49 p.m.

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9.   POLICY ROUNDTABLE 
None. 
10.  ADJOURNMENT 
There being no further business, the regular meeting was adjourned at 3:49 p.m. 

Tom Albro 
Secretary 
Minutes approved: August 7, 2012.