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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 19, 2016 
The Port of Seattle Commission held a special meeting, Monday, December 19, 2016, in
Commission Chambers at Pier 69, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington. Commissioners Albro,
Bowman, Creighton, Felleman, and Gregoire were present. A digital recording of the following
proceedings has been made available online. 
CALL TO ORDER 
The meeting was called to order at 9:24 a.m. by Commission President John Creighton, who led
the flag salute. 
2016 ACCOMPLISHMENTS 
Presentation materials included a copy of the 2016 approved Portwide goals. 
CEO Ted Fick described key accomplishments in 2016 relative to the approved 2016 Portwide
goals. Commissioners reflected on these accomplishments, noting interest in support for maritime
boat building beyond fishing vessels, workforce development outreach to native tribes, and the
need to measure workforce development strategy success as a comprehensive approach rather
than a collection of various objectives. 
Commissioners requested further clarification on aspects of the 2016 accomplishments and goals,
including the ultimate goal of establishing a high-performance organization, the nature of the
alignment noted as part of the high-performance-organization goal, and more description of how
the goals were achieved in a report-card form. 
2017 PORTWIDE GOALS 
Presentation materials included a draft of proposed 2017 Portwide goals, a memo regarding the
Growth Plan of Finance, and an overview of the Northwest Seaport Alliance strategic business plan
and 2017 performance goals. 
The Commission engaged in a discussion with CEO Ted Fick and senior staff on a set of 10
proposed Portwide goals for 2017. Discussion included various directions and clarifications and
included conversations about how to effectively measure progress, differentiation of particular 
components of the goals, such as recapitalization of the North Pacific fishing fleet, planning 
activities versus execution of initiatives, and community impacts and engagement related to the
growth nature of the goals. Commissioners engaged with staff on whether the proposed goals were
driven more by priorities or particular strategic measures.  Commissioners commented on

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increasing the diversity and inclusivity of the Port of Seattle and related training in 2017. Direction
was provided regarding goals related to minority and women-owned and local business
participation. A separate work session in January was proposed to discuss implementation of
special funding in support of the maritime industrial cluster and regional job creation. 
2017 COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY 
Presentation documents included presentation slides and a communications plan table. 
Commissioners and senior staff discussed communications and public engagement goals for 2017,
including improving public understanding of the importance of the Port's work, engaging the public
for input and support, and reinforcing the Port's industry and economic development leadership
roles. Commissioners provided direction and guidance to staff on components of this effort. 
RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 
At 12:23 p.m., the Commission recessed to executive session to discuss performance of public
employees for an estimated 3 hours. 
ADJOURNMENT 
Following the executive session, the Commission adjourned without conducting further business. 
Stephanie Bowman 
Secretary 
Minutes approved: January 24, 2017. 









Minutes of December 19, 2016, proposed for approval on January 24, 2017.