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Seattle, Washington 98111 
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APPROVED MINUTES 
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MAY 12, 2020 
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, May 12, 2020. The meeting was
held remotely in accordance with the governor's 'Stay at Home' order and Proclamation 20-28.
Commissioners Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, and Steinbrueck were present. 
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 3 matter(s) related to litigation and legal
risk. Following the executive session, which lasted approximately 50 minutes, the public meeting
reconvened at 12:10 p.m. Commissioner Steinbrueck led the flag salute. 
3.    APPROVAL of the AGENDA 
Without objection, the preliminary agenda was revised to take up agenda item 7a immediately
following the approval of the agenda. 
As noted above, the Commission advanced to consideration of item 7a 

7.    SPECIAL ORDERS of BUSINESS 
7a.  Proclamation of the Port of Seattle Commission declaring that racism against Asians
and Asian Americans shall not be tolerated in any form, standing in support of
individuals and communities targeted by association with Covid-19, urging everyone to
interrupt instances of racisms and intolerance by speaking up in support of equity,
justice, and inclusion. 
Presentation/Request document(s) included a draft proclamation. A final version of the proclamation
is attached. 
Presenter(s): Bookda Gheisar, Senior Director, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion 
Congresswoman Pamila Jayapal; Michael Byun, Executive Director, Asian counseling and Referral
Service; Toshiko Hasegawa, Executive Director, Washington State Commission on Asian Pacific
American Affairs and Sameth Mell, Community Response Alliance. 

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Instances of racism against Asians and Asian Americans have increased as a result of the COVID-
19 pandemic, while the virus is disproportionately impacting communities of color and exacerbating
health-related iniquities. 
Commissioners, staff, and guests spoke about the need for the Port to take a position in support of
communities and individuals impacted by racism against Asians and Asian Americans and urging
everyone in the community to interrupt instances of racism and intolerance. 
The motion to approve the proclamation carried by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5) 

4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT 
Executive Director Steve Metruck previewed items on the day's agenda and made announcements. 
5.    PUBLIC COMMENT 
Public comment was received from the following individual(s): 
Kathy Casey, Owner, Lucky Louie Fish Shack, regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on
airport concessionaires. 
Lisa  Luchau,  Seattle  Chocolates,  regarding  the  impacts  of  COVID-19  on  airport
concessionaires. Ms. Luchau submitted written materials, which are attached as minutes
Exhibit A. 
Michele Manasse, owner of Fireworks Galleries, regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on
airport concessionaires. Ms. Manasse submitted written materials, which are attached as
minutes Exhibit B. 
Nat Straton Clarke, Owner of Caf Flora, regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on airport
concessionaires. 
Lori  Noto,  Beechers  Cheese,  regarding  the  impacts  of  COVID-19  on  airport
concessionaires. 
Sandy Sun, SBAAC, regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on airport concessionaires. 
Daniel Nguyen, Bambuza, regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on airport concessionaires. 
Robert  Comiskey,  McDonalds,  regarding  the  impacts  of  COVID-19  on  airport
concessionaires. 
LeeAnn  Subelbia,  BF  Foods,  regarding  the  impacts  of  COVID-19  on  airport
concessionaires. 
David Fukuhara, SBAAC, regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on airport concessionaires 
Tom Small, Evergreens, regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on airport concessionaires.
Mr. Small submitted written materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit C. 
Jolene Jewett, Pallino, regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on airport concessionaires. Ms.
Jewett submitted written materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit D. 
Russell  Wagstaff,  Lady  Yum,  regarding  the  impacts  of  COVID-19  on  airport
concessionaires. 
Jordan Van Voast, Duwamish Valley Resident, regarding environmental and COVID-19
impacts relating to Port operations. 

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Laura Gibbons, 350 Seattle, regarding airport operations impacts. Ms. Gibbons submitted
written materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit E. 
David Kipnis, 350 Seattle, regarding cruise operations. 
Stacy Oaks, 350 Seattle, regarding equity in cruise operations. 
Iris Antman, regarding the proposed new cruise terminal at Terminal 46. 
David Mnz, King County resident, regarding the proposed new cruise terminal at Terminal
46. 
Debi Wagner, King County resident, regarding the C1 building expansion at SeaTac
Airport. 
In lieu of spoken comment, John Birnel, 350 Seattle submitted written materials regarding
environmental impacts, which are attached as minutes Exhibit F. 
In lieu of spoken comment, Sharyn Parker, Burien Quiet Skies Coalition, submitted written
materials regarding Motion 2020-03, which are attached as minutes Exhibit G. 
In lieu of spoken comment, Sarah Shifley, 350 Seattle, submitted written materials
regarding environmental impacts, which are attached as minutes Exhibit H. 
In lieu of spoken comment, Marques Warren, Warrens News and Gifts, submitted written
materials regarding the impacts of COVID-19 on airport concessionaires, which are
attached as minutes Exhibit I. 

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 special meetings of March 31 and April 1, 2020. 
6b.  Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the period April 1, 2020, through April 30,
2020,  including  accounts  payable  check  nos.  935007-935480  in  the  amount  of
$6,677,731.16;  accounts  payable  ACH  nos.  025764-026538  in  the  amount  of
$62,496,857.24; accounts payable wire transfer nos. 015352-015375 in the amount of
$9,036,068.03, payroll check nos. 196053-196371 in the amount of $137,058.89; and
payroll ACH nos. 962309-966612 in the amount of $11,139,925.52 for a fund total of
$89,487,640.84. 
6c.  Authorization for the Executive Director to execute an indefinite delivery, indefinite
quantity contract for technology contractors as needed to support systems, projects,
and services for a total amount not to exceed $5,000,000, with a contract ordering period
not to exceed five years. There is no funding request associated with this authorization. 
Request document(s) included an abbreviated agenda memorandum. 
6d.  Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) transfer $2,800,000 of programmed funds
and associated scope from the 2021-2025 Airfield Pavement and Infrastructure Program
to the 2016-2020 Airfield Improvement Program; and (2) execute Change Order 02 to
Contract MC-0319856 for an amount Not-To-Exceed $2,300,000. (CIP #C800483). 

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Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
6e.  Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) Sign and execute an Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent
requiring the Port of Seattle to perform an Engineering Evaluation and Cost Analysis
(EE/CA) at Terminal 108 (2) Sign a Potential Responsible Party Cost Sharing Agreement
between the Port of Seattle, City of Seattle, and King County to share the costs to perform
the scope of work required by EPA's Order including EPA oversight costs; and (3)
Procure and execute a joint, project-specific, professional environmental consulting
contract to prepare the EPA EE/CA in the amount of $3,000,000. If needed, execute future
Amendments which exceed $300k to this contract to address scope items and changes
required by EPA under the Order. 
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, site map, draft settlement, and draft costsharing
agreement. 
6f.   Authorization to transmit funds  that are necessary to fulfill agreements with the
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe and Suquamish Tribe for construction of the Terminal 117
Habitat Restoration and Duwamish Shoreline Access Project. These funds are included
in the previously authorized funding for the project. 
Request document(s) included an  agenda memorandum, Suquamish tribe agreement, and
Muckleshoot tribe agreement. 
The motion for approval of consent items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e and 6f carried by the following
vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5) 
7.    SPECIAL ORDERS of BUSINESS 
As noted above, item 7a was previously discussed and the Commission advanced to the
consideration of. 
7b.  Update on the West Seattle Bridge Closure. 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Pearse Edwards, Senior Director, External Relations; Lindsay Wolpa, Senior Manager,
Waterfront Redevelopment Programs and Heather Marx, Director of Downtown Mobility, Seattle
Department of Transportation (SDOT). 
The West Seattle Bridge was closed due to rapid growth in cracking on March 23, 2020. The bridge
is inspected daily and a slow-down in growth of cracks indicates that removing the car load was the
right thing to do. SDOT is still in the process of determining whether repair of the bridge is technically
or financially feasible, but they do not anticipate traffic returning to the bridge in 2020 or 2021. 
Removing traffic from the high bridge means losing nine lanes of traffic capacity. The low bridge is
restricted to public transit, freight, and emergency vehicles. Traffic signals, detour route signage, and

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traffic cameras have been deployed to mitigate traffic impacts, and further strategies are under
development. 
Commissioners asked about conversations with Sound Transit. SDOT and Sound transit are
discussing the feasibility of combined efforts to have a bridge for light rail and vehicles, but there are
significant engineering barriers. 
Commissioners also asked for clarification regarding shoring efforts and exploring repair, wondering
if shoring efforts will be forgone it becomes clear that the bridge is irreparable. SDOT expects to
know whether the bridge can be repaired before shoring begins. 
8.    AUTHORIZATIONS and FINAL ACTIONS - None 
9.    PRESENTATIONS, REPORTS, and STAFF BRIEFINGS 
9a.  Briefing on Seattle-Tacoma International Airport COVID-19 Recovery Plan. 
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides. 
Presenter(s): Lance Lyttle, Managing Director, Aviation; Julie Collins, Director, Aviation Customer
Experience and Brand Strategy; Laurel Dunphy, Director, Aviation Operations and Wendy Reiter,
Director, Public Safety and Security. Shane Jones and Diana Rakow from Alaska Airlines. 
Staff and guests from Alaska Airlines presented current tactics aimed at restoring customer
confidence in air travel and maintaining a safe and healthy airport environment, including: 
increased cleaning 
hand sanitizer stations 
physical distancing 
installation of guards 
encouragement of touchless transactions 
increased signage 
requirement of face coverings beginning on May 
Commissioner Calkins proposed introduction of a motion calling for temperature screenings at the
airport. 
The agenda was amended to add Motion 2020-11, a motion of the Port of Seattle Commission
to direct the Executive Director to develop and implement a plan for health screening of
travelers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, and to advocate for a national system of
airport health screening. The vote was: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5) 
Commissioners spoke to the importance of temperature checks as one of many screening measures
to protect the community. 

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Motion 2020-11 was approved by the following vote: 
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5) 
10.  QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE  None. 
11.  ADJOURNMENT 
There was no further business, and the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m. 

Prepared:                                      Attest: 
Amy Dressler, Interim Commission Clerk        Sam H. Cho, Commission Secretary 
Minutes approved: June 23, 2020. 












Minutes of May 12, 2020, submitted for review on June 17, 2020, and proposed for approval on June 23, 2020.