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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Port of
Seattle  Headquarters,  Commission  Chambers,  2711  Alaskan  Way,  Seattle,  Washington.
Commissioners Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, and Gregoire were present. Commissioner Albro 
participated by telephone until 1:57 p.m., after which he was excused to attend to other Port business. 
1.   CALL TO ORDER 
The meeting was called to order at 12:02 p.m. by Commission President John Creighton. 
2.   EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
The public meeting was immediately recessed to an executive session estimated to last 60 minutes
to discuss two matters relating to litigation and legal risk and one matter relating to performance on
a publicly bid contract. Following the executive session, which lasted approximately 25 minutes,
the public meeting reconvened at 1:04 p.m. Commissioner Creighton led the flag salute. 
3.   SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS 
3a.   September 13, 2016, CEO Report. 
Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer, reported that the Aviation and Maritime divisions had excellent
safety records in the month of August, and gave a preview of several of the day's agenda items. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
3b.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to become a Board Member of the
National Truck Protection Co. Inc. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum. 
Presenter(s): Ted Fick, Chief Executive Officer. 
CEO Fick presented his request to join the board of National Truck Protection Co. Inc., providing
assurance that there will be no conflict of interest with his work for the Port. 
Commissioner Felleman opined that the request was within the parameters of the CEO contract 
and noted that Mr. Fick's background in trucks and the board opportunity had potential to benefit
the Port. Commissioner Albro added that the type of creative thinking commonly found in the
private sector, where Mr. Fick had previously served on for-profit boards, is an asset to the Port in

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achievement of the Century Agenda. Commissioner Creighton stated his support for the request,
expressing appreciation for Mr. Fick's contributions thus far. 
Commissioner Gregoire stated her opinion that the board membership would create a conflict of
interest, and said that she sees the terms of Mr. Fick's contract as a matter of Commission
discretion. Commissioner Bowman also expressed reservations, stating that she did not think it
appropriate for the head of a public agency to serve on the board of a private, for-profit company. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 3b carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Albro, Creighton, Felleman (3) 
Opposed: Bowman, Gregoire (2) 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
4.   UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 
[Clerk's Note:Items on the Unanimous Consent Calendar are considered routine and are not
individually discussed. Port Commissioners receive the request documents prior to the meeting
and may remove items from the Consent Calendar for separate discussion and vote in accordance
with Commission bylaws.] 
At the request of Commissioner Bowman, agenda item 4c was removed from the Unanimous
Consent Calendar for separate discussion and vote. 
4a.  Approval of the minutes of June 28, 2016. 
4b.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to (1) advertise and award a major works
construction contract for Phase 2A (Concourse A) of the Electric Ground Support
Equipment Charging Stations project (the anticipated cost of $4.6 million is within the
amount already authorized by the Commission) and (2) utilize Port crews to perform
construction work (CIP #C800335). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
As noted above, agenda item 4c was temporarily postponed. 
4d.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to complete design documents for the
Terminal 91 Building C-173 Roof Overlay Project for an estimated cost of $185,000,
bringing the current authorization to $250,000 for an estimated project cost of
$1,561,000 (CIP #C800829). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
4e.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to (1) enter into a new agreement with
Tideworks Technology Inc. to lease Suite 207 at Harbor Marina Corporate Center
consisting of approximately 11,510 rentable square feet (RSF) for an initial term of
seven years with one five-year option to renew and (2) approve a Port-funded tenant

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improvement allowance in the amount of $460,400 ($40.00 per RSF) and payment of a
broker fee in the amount of $110,136. This request is for the total cost of $570,536. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum,  presentation slides, and
draft lease. 
4f.   Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute a reimbursement agreement
between the Federal Aviation Administration and the Port of Seattle. Reimbursement to
the FAA under this agreement is estimated at $396,248 (CIP #C800583). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum. 
4g.  Authorization for (1) the Chief Executive Officer to design and prepare construction
documents, advertise, and execute a construction contract to construct fuel system
modifications in support of gate operations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in
an amount not to exceed $9,800,000; (2) use of Port crews in support of the project and
for removal of regulated materials; (3) increase of the project scope for additional fuel
system modifications; (4) execution of a contract for long-lead items such as fuel pits
and surge suppressors; and (5) approval to use a project labor agreement for the
project (CIP #C800692). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and map. 
4h.  Ratification of Port of Seattle actions related to purchasing equipment and building out
space for future security needs at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in an amount of
$550,000 (CIP #C800880). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum. 
4i.   Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to (1) award and execute a major public
works construction contract with the low responsive and responsible bidder for the
Central Terminal Stairs Project, notwithstanding the low bid exceeding the engineers
estimate by more than 10 percent and (2) increase the project budget by $350,000
($276,000 for capital and $74,000 for expense). The new authorized total project cost
will be $2,910,000 (CIP #C800716). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum. 
4j.   Authorization  for  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  to  execute  an  early  termination
agreement, substantially as drafted and attached, in the amount of $1,850,000 with
FireFly Rent A Car LLC dba FireFly at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and draft agreement. 


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The motion for approval of consent items 4a, 4b, 4d, 4e, 4f, 4g, 4h, 4i, and 4j carried by the
following vote: 
In favor: Albro, Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (5) 
See also agenda item 4c below. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
5.   PUBLIC TESTIMONY 
Public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
Belai Belete, owner/driver, United for Hire, regarding the Airport taxi contract. 
Abdirahman Esmayeel, owner, Orange Cab, regarding the Airport taxi contract. 
Elias Shifow, driver, Yellow Cab, regarding the evaluation and scoring procedures for the
Airport taxi contract request for proposals. 
Fanus Goneth, owner/driver, United for Hire, regarding the Airport taxi contract. 
Tadesse Belay, owner/driver, Yellow Cab, regarding environmental standards for Airport taxis. 
Dawn Gearhart, Teamsters Local 117, regarding the request for proposals process for
the Airport taxi contract. 
Amar Kahn, Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Association, regarding the Airport taxi contract. 
Cindi Laws, Wheelchair Accessible Taxi Association, regarding the Airport taxi contract. 
Dawit Tesfaye, taxi driver, regarding the Airport taxi contract. 
Salah Mohamed, taxi driver, regarding the responses to addendum 5 of the Airport taxi
contract. 
Abdirahman Elmi, taxi driver, regarding the request for proposals process for the Airport
taxi contract. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
Commissioner Albro was excused after 1:57 p.m. in order to attend to other Port business. 
The Commission advanced to consideration of  
ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT 
4c.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to execute a new collective bargaining
agreement between the Port of Seattle and the International Association of Machinists
and Aerospace Workers, Local 289, covering the period from January 1, 2016, through
December 31, 2018, and affecting 11 Aviation Maintenance Inventory Specialists. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum, agreement, and leave policy. 
Presenter(s): Kim Ramsey, Labor Relations Manager. 
Commissioner Bowman requested clarification about the 7% cost-of-living pay increase indicated
by the proposed contract. Ms. Ramsey explained that the wage increase is a market adjustment to
bring wages in line with competing employers, in addition to a cost-of-living increase. 

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The motion for approval of agenda item 4c carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (4) 
Absent for the vote: Albro 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
6.   DIVISION, CORPORATE, AND COMMISSION ACTION ITEMS 
Agenda items 6a and 6b were removed from the agenda prior to publication. 
6c.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to (1) increase the North Satellite
Renovation & North Satellite Transit Station Lobbies project scope and budget (capital)
by $7,000,000 for a revised total budget of $549,902,042; (2) increase authorization by
$1,000,000 for project design; (3) amend design service agreement with URS that
exceeds 50% of the value of the original contract; and (4) increase authorization by
$30,000,000 for Preliminary Work Package #2 construction for a revised authorization
total of $194,718,800 (CIP #C800556). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and floor plan. 
Presenter(s): George England, Capital Program Leader, Aviation Project Management. 
This authorization will allow for a redesign of the third floor, accommodating an increase in size for
the Alaska Airlines lounge. The new design will also better support the proposed signature
restaurant, add 3,000 square feet of leasable space, and provide for better foot-traffic circulation. 
Although this request moves the date for design completion to the second quarter of 2017, project
completion will not be affected. 
Alaska Airlines has issued a letter to the Port committing to a freeze on design changes following
this authorization. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 6c carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (4) 
Absent for the vote: Albro 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
6d.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to advertise and execute a major works
construction contract for the environmental remediation at the Lora Lake Apartment
Site and Lora Lake Property with a total project cost of $24,300,000, and increase the
Environmental Reserve Liability by $4,800,000. 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 


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Presenter(s): Bob Duffner, Senior Manager, Aviation Environmental Programs; Janene Axt, Capital
Project Manager, Aviation Project Management Group; and Maiya Andrews, Public Works Director,
City of Burien. 
Since acquiring the property in 1999 as part of the Third Runway project, the Port has been
working on environmental remediation with the City of Burien. There are three contaminated areas
in the northwest corner of the Airport property, which was the location of barrel washing and auto
wrecking yards prior to the Port's ownership. The Port will import uncontaminated soil and turn the
existing lake into a wetland of a type that should not present a hazard to aviation. 
Ms. Andrews expressed Burien's support of this project, adding that it is important to Burien's
environment and economy. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 6d carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (4) 
Absent for the vote: Albro 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
6e.  Authorization for the Chief Executive Officer to complete design documents for the
Fishermen's Terminal NetSheds 3, 4, 5, and 6 Roof Replacement Project including a
solar panel demonstration study on one net shed for an estimated cost of $195,000,
bringing the current authorization to $270,000 for an estimated total project cost of
$3,186,000 (CIP #C800526). 
Request document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Kenneth R. Lyles, Director of Fishing and Commercial Operations; Rod Jackson,
Capital Project Manager III, Seaport Project Management, Terrance Darby, Sustainability and
Energy Program Manager, Maritime Environmental. 
The existing net shed roofs are at the end of their service lives. This project is a good opportunity
to pilot solar implementation, with solar panels on the net shed roofs that will completely offset the 
buildings' power usage. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 6e carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, Gregoire (4) 
Absent for the vote: Albro 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 



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7.   STAFF BRIEFINGS 
7a.  2016 Second Quarter Capital Improvement Projects Report. 
Presentation document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and
report. 
Presenter(s): Ralph Graves, Senior Director, Capital Development. 
Of 87 projects included in the report, 47 are currently within or ahead of target schedule. Six 
projects are substantially complete, including three major aviation projects. Delayed items include
Airport low-voltage power upgrades, which proved more complex than originally anticipated. In the
Maritime division, Terminal 91 fender upgrades have been delayed due to the length of time to
obtain materials. This project has been rescheduled in order to avoid interfering with the 2016-17
cruise season. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
7b.  Incentive Pay Program Status Update. 
Presentation document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and
previously adopted Resolution No. 3720. 
Presenter(s): Dave Caplan, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives. 
For the customer satisfaction goal, the average survey score in the Aviation division is currently
below the required number. A mitigation plan is under development, and scores are improving, but
not at the desired rate. Customer service goals in the Maritime and Economic Development
divisions are on track. 
Scorecards have been developed and implemented for the small and women/minority business
participation goal. However, small business participation is at 26.4%, lower than the goal of 35%,
and women and minority business participation is at 3.5%, with a goal of 5.1%. Significant changes
to procurement processes are being implemented in an effort to meet these goals. 
Achievements for the environmental stewardship goals have been met, or are expected to be met
by the necessary dates. Commissioner Felleman noted that findings of the Energy & Sustainability
Committee may change the benchmarks for this goal in the future. 
The outlook for accomplishing the financial goal is good. The plan requires a $2 million year-end
positive budget variance, and the current outlook is a $4.4 million favorable variance. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
7c.  2017 Budget Overview Briefing. 
Presentation document(s) included a Commission agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 

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Presenter(s): Dan Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, and Dave Caplan, Senior Director, Strategic
Initiatives. 
The Commission received a preview of the 2017 budget and budget approval process, including an
overview of key budget items. This year's focus has been on the development of the Long Range
Plan and high performance organization strategies. Twenty-six percent of the proposed budget
items tie directly to the Long Range Plan. 
Key budget assumptions include the following: 
(1) 3.5 percent average performance increases 
(2) 1 percent increase in medical costs 
(3) 4 percent enplanement growth 
(4) 9.2 percent growth for cruise 
Commissioners requested clarification on the four percent enplanement growth forecast, which
could be viewed as low, given current double-digit passenger growth at the Airport. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
8.   ADDITIONAL NEW BUSINESS 
CEO Fick gave a preview of items expected to come before the Commission in late September and
early October. 
A recording of this part of the meeting has been made available online. 
9.   ADJOURNMENT 
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 3:38 p.m. 
Stephanie Bowman 
Secretary 
Minutes approved: October 25, 2016. 






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