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APPROVED MINUTES
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
March 26, 2024
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The meeting
was held at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Conference Center located at: 17801
International Blvd, Mezzanine Level, Seattle, Washington, and virtually on Microsoft Teams.
Commissioners Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa and Mohamed were present.
1.

CALL to ORDER

The meeting was convened at 10:34 a.m. by Commission President Hamdi Mohamed.
2.

EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110

The public meeting recessed into executive session to discuss one items regarding the performance
of a public employee per RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) for approximately 90 minutes, with the intention of
reconvening the public session at 12:00 p.m. Following the executive session, the public meeting
reconvened at 12:05 p.m. Commission President Mohamed led the flag salute.
3.

APPROVAL of the AGENDA

The agenda was approved, as presented, without objection.
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
4.

SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

There were no Special Orders of the Day scheduled.
5.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Executive Director Metruck previewed items on the day’s agenda and made general and meetingrelated announcements.
6.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

There were no committee reports to present.
Digital recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available online – www.portseattle.org.

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PUBLIC COMMENT
• The following people spoke regarding the Seafarer’s Center and the support that they
provide to welcome and care for seafarers who visit Puget Sound, including ship visits and
transportation, connecting crews with vaccine providers in Puget Sound, and offering
communication tools and other basic necessities: Rich Shively and Dave Stockert (written
comments submitted).
• The following person spoke regarding cold ironing: Matt Ventoza, ILWU.
• The following people spoke regarding healthcare for airport workers: Karyna Babaiants
(written comments submitted), Matt Haney, and Rigo Valdez.
• In lieu of spoken comment, the following people submitted written comments regarding the
Port’s Land Stewardship Plan, requesting the Port to protect forests and those near airport
communities, including Riverton Heights and North Seatac Park: Cristin Mattione and
Lindsey Walker.
[Clerk’s Note: All written comments are combined and attached here as Exhibit A.]

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

[Clerk’s Note: Items on the Consent Agenda are not individually discussed. Commissioners may
remove items for separate discussion and vote when approving the agenda.]
8a.

Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 12, 2024.

8b.

Authorization for the Executive Director or Designee to Sign and Execute the Next 5Year Interlocal Agreement for Waterfowl (Canada Goose) Management Program and
the First Year’s Cooperative Service Field Agreement Between the Port of Seattle and
the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services in the Requested
Amount of $12,500 for Five Years.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, agreement 1, agreement 2, and report.
8c.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize Design and Preparation of
Construction Bid Documents for the Public Safety Distributed Antenna System
Upgrade Project, to Advertise, Bid, and Execute a Major Works Construction Contract,
Execute Related Project Change Orders, Amendments, Work Authorizations,
Purchases, Contracts, and Take Other Actions Necessary to Support and Deliver the
Distributed Antenna System Project within the Approved Budget, to Authorize Use of
Port of Seattle Crews to Support the Design and Construction Activities, and to
Increase the Project Authorization by $10,976,000, for a Total Estimated Project Cost
of $11,226,000. (CIP# C801238)

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
8d.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize an Early Work Construction
Contract for Baggage Optimization Phase 3 Including Construction of D1 and C94
Transfer Lines; to Procure Long Lead Items; and to Increase the Project Authorization
by $7,500,000, for a Total Estimated Project Cost of $955,000,000. (CIP# C800612)

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Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
8e.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Approve Construction Funding for a
Design-Build Construction Contract for the Maritime Industrial Center Electrical
Infrastructure Replacement Project in the Amount of $7,948,000, and a Total
Estimated Project Cost of $12,408,000. (CIP# C801241)

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
8f.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a New Collective Bargaining
Agreement Between the Port of Seattle and the International Association of
Firefighters, Local 1257, Representing Fire Alarm Technicians at the Port Fire
Department Covering the Period from March 26, 2024, through December 31, 2024.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and attachment.
8g.

Authorization for the Executive Director to Advertise and Execute a Public Works
Building Engineering Systems Contract in the Amount of $4,553,000 to Replace the
Bell Street Garage Guardrail System in the Central Parking Garage, for a Total
Requested Project Cost of $4,853,000. (CIP# C801406).

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, and 8g carried by the
following vote:
Executive Director Metruck spoke regarding Item 8f, advising the agreement only covers work
historically performed by the IAFF Alarm Technicians at SEA and the agreement is not intended to
infringe on the work jurisdiction of any other bargaining units.
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
10. NEW BUSINESS
10a 1.

Industrial Development Corporation Annual Meeting – Approval of Minutes,
Designation of Officers, and Annual Report for 2023.

Requested document(s) included a packet and minutes for approval.
Presenter(s):
Ian Burke, Senior Financial Analyst Corporate, Finance and Budget
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This is a separate annual special meeting of the Industrial Development Corporation.

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Clerk Hart read Item 10a into the record.
Commission President Mohamed noted that the IDC is a separate financing entity and the
Commission acts as Directors when holding the Annual Meeting of the IDC.
[Clerk’s Note: At this time, the Commission meeting recessed, and the Industrial Development
Corporation convened its annual meeting of 2024. Director Mohamed called the meeting to order at
12:46 p.m.]
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
The minutes of the March 28, 2023, Annual IDC Meeting were approved as presented, without
objection.
DESIGNATION OF OFFICERS
Director Mohamed read the slate of 2024 Directors into the record.
A motion, made by Director Calkins, for approval of the slate of 2024 Industrial Development
Corporation Directors, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
The designated Directors for the IDC are as follows: Director Calkins, Director Cho,
Director Felleman, Director Hasegawa, and Director Mohamed.
Ian Burke, Senior Financial Analyst, provided the annual report of the Industrial Development
Corporation (IDC). The report addressed activity and status of the IDC in 2023.
[Clerk’s Note: Director Mohamed adjourned the annual meeting of the IDC without objection and the
regular business meeting of the Port of Seattle Commission reconvened at 12:53 p.m.]
10b. Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize Final Design and Preparation of
Construction Bid Documents; to Advertise, Award, and Execute a Major Public Works
Construction Contract; to Procure Long Lead Material Items; to Include a Project Labor
Agreement for the Contract; to Authorize Use of Port Crews for Abatement Work for the
Taxiway A Circuit Replacement Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the
Amount Requested of $39,205,000 and a Total Estimated Project cost of $39,500,000.
(CIP# C801303).
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Hien Mac, AV F&I Manager Engineer, AV Facilities and Infrastructure
Jacob Hamilton, Capital Project Manager III, AV Project Management Group
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Clerk Hart read Item 10b into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• scope of the request;
• project background and details;
• project diagram; and
• schedule and budget.
Discussion ensued regarding showing enumerated savings with the lighting conversion and work
performed against the requested budget.
The motion, made by Commissioner Cho, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
10c. Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize the Preparation of Construction Bid
Documents; to Advertise, Award, and Execute a Major Public Works Construction
Contract for the Food and Beverage Introductory Kiosk Project in the Amount of
$5,850,000, and a Total Estimated Project Cost of $7,050,000. (CIP# C801111)
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Erin Gora, Capital Project Manager V, AV Project Management Group
Khalia Moore, Senior Manager ADR, Airport Dining and Retail
Clerk Hart read Item 10c into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• history of the kiosk program;
• program successes;
• what a food and beverage introductory kiosk is;
• project scope;
• kiosk locations;
• financial implications;
• schedule; and
• the request to authorize preparation of construction bid documents and to advertise, award,
and execute a major works construction contract for the kiosk project.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• timing on the opening of the request for proposals to tenants – 4th quarter 2024;
• lease terms of three years;
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transitioning people up from incubator businesses;
benefits for the public in hearing about small business opportunities at SEA; and
average cost of renting kiosks.

The motion, made by Commissioner Cho, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
10d. Order No. 2024-05: An Order Establishing the Responsible Tourism Committee as a Port
of Seattle Commission Special Committee.
Requested document(s) included an order.
Presenter(s):
Evan Ashe, Commission Strategic Advisor, Commission Office
Clerk Hart read Item 10d into the record.
Evan Ashe introduced the item and overviewed the scope of the Order.
Discussion ensued regarding providing an opportunity to be proactive with a pilot committee
regarding tourism and possible establishing a permanent committee in the future.
Commissioners serving on the special committee will be Commissioner Felleman and Commissioner
Mohamed. The special committee will create the opportunity for Commissioners to collaborate in the
development of strategies, policies, and initiatives that prioritize environmental conservation,
community engagement, and the promotion of responsible travel practices that will help ensure the
Port of Seattle addresses its Century Agenda goals and commitments to local communities and
environment.
The motion, made by Commissioner Felleman, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11a. 2023 Financial Performance Briefing.
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum, report and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Dan Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Budget
Michael Tong, Director Corporate Budget, Finance and Budget
Kelly Zupan, Director SP Finance & Budget, Seaport Finance
Hiedi Popochock, Director, Aviation Finance and Budget
Clerk Hart read Item 11a into the record.
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Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• key highlights of the 2023 financial report;
• passenger growth rebounding in 2023;
• 2023 Aviation Division financial summary – operating expenses, aeronautical revenue,
concession grant impact, non-aeronautical revenues, federal relief grant summary, debt
service ratio better than budget, airport development fund balance, 2023 capital spending,
and aviation 2024 capital spending forecast;
• 2023 Seaport key metrics;
• Seaport performance summary;
• Maritime Division and Economic Development Division 2024 capital spending forecast;
• Maritime Division financial highlights;
• Stormwater utility summary;
• Northwest Seaport Alliance summary;
• joint venture fourth quarter 2023 financials;
• Economic Development Division financial highlights;
• Central Services financial summary and business highlights and operating expenses;
• Portwide financial summary;
• 2019 – 2023 equity spending summary; and
• Portwide capital spending summary.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• how categories are named in the budget and in summary;
• reasons for increase in parking revenue;
• joint ventures not funded by the Northwest Seaport Alliance;
• showing real estate breakdown data more inclusively in the reporting;
• inflationary costs; and
• any changes anticipated to the 2024 projected budget.
11b. 2023 Annual Report for the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum, annual report, progress report and
presentation.
Presenter(s):
Bookda Gheisar, Senior Director, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Tania Park, EDI System Change Program Manager, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Jay Doran, EDI Policy and Communications Manager, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Clerk Hart read Item 11b into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• theory of organizational change;
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recent milestones;
2023 progress and challenges;
change team mission, structure, and impact;
survey and assessment priorities;
measuring transformation;
belonging and inclusion survey;
‘Women of Color’ feedback;
embedding equity;
EDI goals and assessment progress;
equity in budgeting;
EDI trainings offered in 2023;
required training completion data;
external engagement; and
2024 priorities.

Discussion ensued regarding experiencing setbacks in the larger national context with respect to this
body of work and leading the way as an organization nationally and regionally.
12.

QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS

Commissioner Calkins spoke regarding the framework for Port long-term planning for energy nodes
and asked that the information be placed into the Friday memos to Commissioners and that the
Commission is thinking about transforming the economy to a true clean and green economy.
Executive Director Metruck spoke regarding the recent bridge tragedy in Baltimore, stating that
transportation gateways work to prevent hazards. He spoke regarding the events leading up to the
bridge collision and the tragic loss of life.
Commissioner Mohamed recognized Wendy Reiter, Director of Aviation Security, for her efforts
above and beyond the call of normal duty to recently assist families in crisis situations.
13.

ADJOURNMENT

There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 2:54 p.m.
Prepared:

Attest:

Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk

Ryan Calkins, Commission Secretary

Minutes approved: April 16, 2024

Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020.