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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 24, 2018 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, July 24, 2018, in the
International   Auditorium   at   Seattle-Tacoma   International   Airport,   Seattle,   Washington.
Commissioners  Bowman,  Calkins,  Felleman,  Gregoire,  and  Steinbrueck  were  present. 
Commissioner Calkins participated by telephone and was present until 2:00 p.m. 
1.    CALL to ORDER 
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 8, of the commission bylaws, the meeting convened at 11:04 a.m. to
conduct an executive session. 
2.    EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 
The notice posted during the executive session included two matter(s) related to potential litigation
and legal risk and one matter(s) related to performance of a public employee. The time for
reconvening was posted as 12:00 noon, in accordance with commission bylaws and the public
meeting notice previously published. Following the executive session, which lasted approximately
70 minutes, the public meeting reconvened at 12:14 p.m. Commissioner Gregoire led the flag
salute. 
3.    APPROVAL of the AGENDA 
Without objection, the preliminary agenda was approved without revisions. 
4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 
Executive Director Steve Metruck previewed items on the day's agenda and made
announcements. 
OFFICER FOR A DAY 
Port of Seattle Police Chief Rod Covey described the Chief-for-a-Day program, which gives
children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses an opportunity to join law enforcement and
jurisdiction staff as honorary police chief for a day. Joe Savage, age five, and his family were
introduced  and  presented  to  the  commission.  Commission  President  Courtney  Gregoire
administered Chief Savage's oath of office, which is attached as minutes Exhibit A, and Chief
Savage dismissed the port police officers present for the ceremony. 


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5.    PUBLIC COMMENT 
Public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
Brandon Carver, Public Works Director, City of Des Moines, in support of the interlocal
agreement with the City of Des Moines for frontage improvements (agenda item 6f). 
Susan Petersen, Quiet Skies, Federal Way, regarding community impacts of the airport.
Ms. Petersen submitted written materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit B. 
Rick Johnson, Quiet Skies Puget Sound, regarding community impacts of the airport. 
Dana Hollaway, Quiet Skies Puget Sound, regarding community impacts of the airport. 
Debi Wagner, Quiet Skies Coalition, regarding community impacts of the airport. Ms.
Wagner submitted written materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit C. 
Earnest  Thompson,  Normandy  Park,  regarding  use  of  a  bullet  train  to  alleviate
community impacts of the airport. 
Sheila Brush, Sea-Tac Airport Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART committee)
member, regarding the StART committee's facilitated community engagement process. 
J.C. Harris, Des Moines resident, regarding community impacts of the airport. 
Michael Prault, Service Employees International Union, regarding Prospect Airport
Services labor practices. 
Alyi Chane, Service Employees International Union and Prospect Airport Services'
employee, regarding Prospect's labor practices. 
Alimou  Balde, Prospect Airport Services' employee, regarding Prospect's labor
practices. 
Abdulhakim Hashi, SeaTac Center Community Coalition, regarding displacement of
businesses at the SeaTac Center. 
Staff provided a list of 2018 sustainable airport master plan public outreach events,
which is attached as minutes Exhibit D. 
Commissioners asked the executive director to respond to public comments related to incorrect
airport emissions data and to explore alternative technology options available for collecting and
reporting airport noise and flight-path information. 
6.    UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR 
[Clerk's Note: Items on the Unanimous Consent Calendar are not individually discussed.
Commissioners may remove items for separate discussion and vote when approving the agenda.] 
6a.  Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of March 27, the special meeting of
April 10, and the regular meeting of April 24, 2018. 
6b.  Authorization for the Executive Director to execute three consulting services indefinite
delivery, indefinite quantity contracts for third-party commissioning agent services for
a total maximum value of $1,500,000 with a maximum contract period of five years. 
There is no funding request associated with this authorization; funding to utilize these
contracts will come separately from individual project authorizations. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 

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6c.  Authorization for the Executive Director to execute (1) up to six indefinite delivery,
indefinite  quantity  consulting  agreements  for  services  related  to  construction
management, with a cumulative total amount not to exceed $14 million; (2) up to two
indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity consulting agreements for construction safety
services with a cumulative total amount not to exceed $2 million; and (3) up to two
utility locating contracts for a total amount not to exceed $1 million. Each contract will
have a base contract period of one year and four option years in which the services
may be separately authorized. No funding is associated with this request; funding to
utilize these contracts will come separately from individual project authorizations. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
6d.  Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) proceed with the Airport Building
Controls System Upgrade project and (2) procure  required software and vendor
services for a total capital project cost not to exceed $890,000 (CIP #C801027). 
Request document(s) included an abbreviated agenda memorandum. 
6e.  Authorization for the Executive Director to execute one professional services indefinite
delivery, indefinite quantity contract for vertical conveyance design services for a total
maximum value of $5,000,000 with a maximum contract ordering period of five years.
There is no funding request associated with this authorization; funding to utilize this
contract will come separately from individual project authorizations from the Aviation
and Maritime Divisions. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
6f.   Authorization for the Executive Director to enter into an interlocal agreement with the
City of Des Moines for the construction of frontage improvements in front of the Port's
proposed Des Moines Creek - West future development. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and draft interlocal
agreement. 
6g. Authorization for the Executive Director to sign an amendment to the Port's 1992
Purchase and Sale Agreement with Lockheed Martin in order to protect the Port from
long-term liability at the Lockheed West Superfund Site near Terminal 5. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and amendment to the purchase and sale
agreement. 
6h.  Authorization for the Executive Director to enter into an agreement with the Federal
Aviation  Administration  for  a  foreign  object  debris  study  at  Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport. There is no funding associated with the request. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, intergovernmental agreement, and data
collection procedures. 

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6i.   Authorization for the Executive Director to enter into an interlocal agreement with
Seattle Colleges Cable Television (SCCtv) for commission meeting services, including
video streaming commission meetings, archiving commission meeting video, and 
creating a web library of commission documents, and providing editorial video
services. The authorization is for up to a total of $1,200,000 for five years. Annual
expenses for commission meetings are anticipated at a maximum of $175,080 a year,
and annual expenses for editorial video services are estimated at a maximum of
$32,500 a year. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and draft interlocal
agreement. 
6j.   Authorization for the Executive Director to advertise and award contracts in the amount
of $2,040,000 for the provision of portable restroom services primarily at ground
transportation locations at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. This contract will be
for one year with two one-year options. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 
The motion for approval of consent items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f, 6g, 6h, 6i, and 6j carried by
the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (4) 
Absent for the vote: Calkins 
Commissioner Calkins later voiced his support for all of the items listed on the consent agenda. 
7.    SPECIAL ORDERS of BUSINESS 
7a.  Airport Minority Advisory Council 2018 Annual Conference in Seattle. 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. A brief video
presentation is available upon request. 
Presenter(s): Luis Navarro, Director, Office of Social Responsibility, and Dawn Hunter, Senior
Manager, Airport Dining and Retail. 
Mr. Navarro described the Airport Minority Advisory Council 34th Annual Airport Business Diversity
Conference "Inspiring Possibilities"held August 21-25. T he annual event is a diversity-focused
aviation industry conference that serves as a hub for education, advocacy, and networking
opportunities that promote business opportunities, career development, and diversity and inclusion
in airports. The Port of Seattle was the host for the conference this year. 
8.    AUTHORIZATIONS and FINAL ACTIONS 
8a.  Extension of training and public awareness campaign deadlines for completion of
actions identified in the January 9 human  trafficking motion (Motion 2018-01) to
December 31, 2018. 

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Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, presentation slides, copy of Motion
2018-01, and draft trafficking strategy. 
Presenter(s): Eric Schinfeld, Senior Manager, Federal and International Government Relations,
and Chad Aldridge, Veterans Fellow. 
The background of the human trafficking strategy motion from January 2018 was summarized and
Mr. Schinfeld explained the need for a time extension to further engage with community and
business partners. Efforts in support of policy development since January were described. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 8a carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (4) 
Absent for the vote: Calkins 
Commissioner Calkins later voiced his support for agenda item 8a. 
Commissioner Calkins was present until 2:00 p.m. 
8b.  Approval of a scope of work for the airline-port committee formed by execution of a
memorandum of understanding to develop a strategic plan to reduce carbon emissions
and air pollutants, primarily through the use of sustainable aviation fuel. Commission 
approval of the committee's scope of work is required as a condition of the
memorandum of understanding attached as an exhibit to the current signatory lease
and operating agreement. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, presentation slides, memorandum of
understanding, and sustainable aviation fuel strategic plan. 
Presenter(s): Elizabeth Leavitt, Senior Director, Environment and Sustainability; Stephanie Meyn,
Senior Environmental Program Manager, Aviation; and Eric ffitch, State Government Relations
Manager. 
Staff summarized the background for sustainable aviation fuel provisions in the current airline lease
(signatory lease and operating agreement) and the strategic considerations for developing a viable
model for a broad sustainable fuel market. 
Commissioners inquired about the potential duration of a port subsidy to deliver sustainable fuel 
and related market dynamics. Commissioners asked about how "sustainable" fuel would be defined
in the context of sustainable aviation fuel and asked that opportunities and barriers, including
possible regulatory barriers, be identified in the planning and that fuel sourcing be included. 
Legislative considerations were discussed and "co-benefits" of sustainable aviation fuel were
described as benefits in addition to health and environmental gains, including local economic
benefits.  Staff  emphasized  that  the  Federal  Aviation  Administration  has  a  clear  position  in
opposition to airports' providing fuel for airlines. Commissioners commented on provision of

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sustainable fuel infrastructure, relationships with industry partners and community members, and
the proper role of the port in delivery of sustainable fuel. 
The motion for approval of agenda item 8b carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (4) 
Absent for the vote: Calkins 
9.    PRESENTATIONS, REPORTS, and STAFF BRIEFINGS 
9a.  2019 Economic Development Business Plan and Budget Development. 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Dave McFadden, Managing Director, Economic Development Division, and Kelly
Zupan, Director, Maritime Finance and Budget. 
Mr. McFadden described the status of industry trends affecting the Economic Development
Division, including tenant occupancy, workforce development pressures, and tourism promotion. 
Commissioners emphasized the need for strategies to enable the  port to facilitate industry
innovation in the maritime sector. They commented on the importance of engaging proactively in
development trends in the Interbay area. Commissioners noted the need to improve relationshipbuilding
between general contractors and smaller women- and minority-owned subcontractors and
asked for an update on the status of implementing the Diversity in Contracting policy directive. 
Commissioners asked for clarification on improvements at the Bell Harbor International Conference
and Events Center and performance of the facility. Commissioners discussed return on investment
within the Economic Development Division budget and allocation of corporate costs. 
10.  QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE  None. 
11.  ADJOURNMENT 
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m. 

Prepared:                                      Attest: 
Paul J. White, Commission Clerk                Ryan Calkins, Commission Secretary 
Minutes approved: September 25, 2018. 



Minutes of July 24, 2018, regular meeting submitted for review September 14, 2018, and proposed for approval September 25, 2018.