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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION SPECIAL JOINT MEETING APRIL 14, 2015 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a special joint meeting with the Port of Tacoma
Commission Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at the Fabulich Center, 3600 Port of Tacoma Road, Tacoma,
Washington. Port of Seattle Commissioners Albro, Bryant, Creighton, and Gregoire were present.
Port of Tacoma Commissioners Bacon, Johnson, Marzano, and Meyer were also present. Port of
Seattle Commissioner Bowman and Port of Tacoma Commissioner Petrich did not attend. 
CALL TO ORDER 
The meeting was called to order at 10:35 a.m. by Port of Tacoma Commission President Don
Johnson, who led the Flag Salute. 
PUBLIC COMMENT 
An opportunity for public comment was provided, but no testimony was offered at this time. 
ALLIANCE SCOPE AND STRUCTURE 
There was a presentation on the scope and executive leadership structure of the Seaport Alliance.
All plans and preparations thus far are contingent on public votes by the commissions of both ports
anticipated in early May. 
Commissioners acknowledged the work of staff, provided direction, and emphasized some
operational aspects of the Alliance. 
PORT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY 
Commissioners received an update on the status of state legislation to create a vehicle by which
the two ports can form the Seaport Alliance. It was noted that Port Development Authority
legislation had passed both the House and Senate and was expected to be signed into law by the 
Governor soon. 
Commissioners discussed sending a joint letter of support for the legislation to the Governor and
voiced the bases of their support for establishing a Port Development Authority in the statute. They
provided direction about public outreach. 
NEXT STEPS 
It was reported that work on the Seaport Alliance charter will continue in April and May, including
solicitation of public input. Submission of a final agreement for Federal Maritime Commission
review and approval is expected in June. 

Digital recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available online  www.portseattle.org.

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ADDITIONAL PUBLIC COMMENT 
Harold Ugles, arbitrator for the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, commented on the
historic nature of the Alliance. He noted the importance of the support of ILWU locals in Tacoma
and Seattle to the success of the Alliance and commented on the role of labor and preservation of
industrial lands in that success. 
ADJOURNMENT 
Following the opportunity for further Commissioner comment, there was no further business, and
the meeting adjourned at 11:21 a.m. 
Tom Albro 
Secretary 
Minutes approved: October 27, 2015. 













Minutes of April 14, 2015, joint public meeting, proposed for approval on October 27, 2015.