Item Number:    10a_reso 
Meeting Date:   August 10, 2021 
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4                                                PORT OF SEATTLE 
5                                             RESOLUTION NO. 3791 
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7              A RESOLUTION of the Port of Seattle Commission amending Resolution 
8                                        No.   3770,   which   adopted   the   charters   of   the
9                                        Commission's standing committees, by further amending
10                                    the  Energy  and  Sustainability  Committee  charter  to
11                                    change the name of the committee to the Sustainability,
12                                    Environment, and Climate Committee. 
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15            WHEREAS, on February 25, 2020, the Port of Seattle Commission adopted Resolution
16    No. 3770, establishing the standing committee charters of the Commission; and 
17            WHEREAS, on July 20, 2021, the Energy and Sustainability Committee met and
18    recommended the name of the committee be changed  from the Energy and Sustainability
19    Committee to the Sustainability, Environment, and Climate (SEAC) Committee in order to more
20    fully reflect the breadth of work under the purview of the committee; and 
21            WHEREAS, the Port of Seattle Commission concurs with the suggested committee name
22    revision and through adoption of this resolution directs the charter of the committee to be amended
23    accordingly, as outlined in Exhibit A to this resolution; and 
24            WHEREAS, corresponding amendments to the Commission's Bylaws and Standing Rules
25    of Procedure will be incorporated as housekeeping amendments and will be brought forward at the
26    time of the next substantive bylaws review and amendment. 
27            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Port of Seattle Commission: 
28            Section 1.  Resolution No. 3791, amending Resolution No. 3770, is hereby adopted to
29    change the name of the Commission's Energy and Sustainability standing committee to the
30    Sustainability, Environment, and Climate Committee, as shown in attached Exhibit A to this
31    resolution. 
32            Section 2.  All other clauses and provisions of previously adopted Resolution No. 3770
33    remain in full effect. 
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36            ADOPTED by the Port of Seattle Commission at a duly noticed public meeting thereof, 
37    held this 10 day of August, 2021, and duly authenticated in open session by the signatures of the
38    commissioners voting in favor thereof and the seal of the commission. 
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EXHIBIT A 
PORT OF SEATTLE COMMISSION 
SUSTAINABILITY 
STANDING COMMITTEE CHARTER 
SUSTAINABILITY, ENVIRONMENT, AND CLIMATE COMMITTEE
CHARTER 
I.   INTRODUCTION 
A. The Energy and Sustainability Committee Sustainability, Environment, and Climate
Committee, herein referred to as "the committee," is a standing committee created by the Port of
Seattle Commission. The committee will provide information, advice, and recommendations about
programs and policies as described below. 
B. The Port of Seattle's Century Agenda outlines a strategic objective to become the greenest
and most energy efficient port in North America and sets specific greenhouse gas reduction targets.
The Energy and Sustainability Committee   Sustainability, Environment, and Climate
Committee shall provide information, advice, and recommendations to inform commission policy
development in pursuit of the port's Century Agenda environmental and sustainability goals. The
committee shall conduct its work in the context of other Century Agenda goals, and continue the
port's commitment to fiscal responsibility, social equity, and environmental justice. 
C. This charter defines the composition, authority, mission, scope, responsibility, and meeting
structure of this committee. 
II. COMPOSITION 
The committee will consist of two Port of Seattle commissioners appointed by the commission
president after consultation with the commission at the beginning of each calendar year in which
the committee is active. 
III. SCOPE OF WORK 
A. The work of the Energy and Sustainability Committee Sustainability, Environment, and
Climate Standing Committee's primary responsibility is to develop policy recommendations and
monitor implementation of the Century Agenda's environmental and sustainability goals, 
including to "be the greenest and most energy-efficient port in North America" and to "meet all
increased energy needs through conservation and renewable sources." The work of the committee
will include the following: 
B. Develop and provide recommendations to the commission on policies, programs, and
strategies that advance the Port of Seattle's Century Agenda greenhouse gas emissions reduction
and mitigation goals. 


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C. Monitor the implementation of the Sustainable Evaluation Framework Policy Directive and
review Sustainable Design Strategies as designated in the Sustainable Evaluation Framework
Policy Directive. 
D. Monitor the development and implementation of the Sustainable Aviation Fuels strategy 
and implementation, including the statewide implementation of a Clean Fuel Standard to support
regional market development for Sustainable Aviation Fuels. 
E.  Monitor the development and implementation of the Port of Seattle Waterfront Clean
Energy Strategic Plan.
F.  Monitor the development and implementation of the cruise environmental principle as
passed in Motion 2019-02 and reads as follows: 
"Incorporate leading edge environmental stewardship and sustainability practices and
facilities that can exceed existing regulations. 
a)  Set aggressive goals to minimize greenhouse gas impacts in operation of ships and
terminals to support the Port's goals of reducing carbon by 50 percent by 2030 and the 
carbon-neutral-by-2050 goal. 
b)  Lead the region and the industry to minimize air emissions, ensure water quality and
protect our ecosystems, focusing on minimizing air and water discharges at dock and
underway. 
c)  Engage with key local stakeholders in support of regional environmental priorities and
initiatives, including considering recommendations from the state's Orca Task Force. 
d)  Require use of shore power where feasible by equipped ships and include shore power
capabilities at the new berth." 
G. Review and recommend to the Port of Seattle Commission pilot projects and research
opportunities to develop commission policy directives. 
IV. AUTHORITY 
In pursuit of its mission and scope, the committee is not legally authorized to act on behalf of the
Port of Seattle Commission, but is authorized to conduct the following activities: 
A. Gather information, consider matters within the committee's scope of work, and provide
information, advice, and recommendations to the Port of Seattle Commission. 
B. Communicate to the public the priorities of the Port of Seattle Commission. 


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C. Engage in outreach efforts and activities to gather information to provide to the Port of
Seattle Commission. 
D. If the committee determines that to meet its responsibilities it needs the independent
services of an outside advisor or consultant with expertise in areas relevant to the responsibilities
of the committee, it may propose the retention of such advisor or consultant to the commission for
approval. 
V. DURATION 
The Energy and Sustainability Committee  Sustainability, Environment, and Climate
Committee is a standing committee with broad purview over matters related to environmental
and sustainability issues and will continue indefinitely until the commission repeals its charter. 
VI. RESPONSIBILITY 
A. The role of the committee chair(s) shall be to: 
1.  Preside at meetings and serve as committee sponsor(s); 
2.  Ensure that the committee addresses the purposes described in this charter; and 
3.  Set committee meeting agendas. 
B. The Commission Policy Manager is the committee liaison, and commission specialists will
support the work of the committee as assigned. The role of the committee liaison shall be to: 
1.  Regularly update the commission on the work of the committee in memos, individual
briefings, and public session;
2.  Support the work of the committee; 
3.  Help develop, manage, and distribute meeting materials; 
4.  Provide logistical support including procuring meeting rooms, scheduling, creating
meeting records, and providing technical assistance; and 
5.  Coordinate with the primary executive staff contact to keep the Executive Director
informed about committee progress. 
C. The Port of Seattle Senior Director, Engineering, Environment and Sustainability will
support the committee as the primary executive staff contact. The role of the executive staff contact
shall be to: 
1.  Inform the Executive Director about committee progress; 

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2.  Support the committee with timely and responsive information; 
3.  Coordinate with other executive staff in support of the committee's work; and 
4.  Serve as a resource for committee deliberation. 
VII.   MEETINGS 
A. The committee will meet at least quarterly and will report to the commission in public
session to provide transparency as to progress made in executing its charter. 
B. Workgroups composed of non-commissioner advisors and subject matter experts may be
formed by the committee to provide in-depth analysis of issues for the committee and are expected
to meet as frequently as needed. Workgroup meetings are not considered official committee
meetings for purposes of establishing a quorum or management of records by the commission
clerk. 
C. A quorum of the committee is required to conduct official committee business. A quorum
is defined as the presence of both commissioners assigned to the committee. 
D. Meetings of the Energy and Sustainability Committee Sustainability, Environment, and
Climate Committee shall be open to the public when required by applicable law or the bylaws of
the Port of Seattle Commission. 
E.  Agendas will be prepared and made available to committee members in advance of
meetings. 
F.  Agendas for updates to the commission to be presented in public session will be published 
as part of regular or special commission meeting notices. 
G. Minutes will be prepared and retained for all meetings of the committee. 
H. Records of committee meetings, including any meeting minutes, shall be provided to the
commission clerk for appropriate retention in accordance with applicable law and best practices. 






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