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APPROVED MINUTES
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
January 14, 2025
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, January 14, 2025. The meeting
was held at the Port of Seattle Headquarters Building Commission Chambers, located at 2711
Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington, and virtually on Microsoft Teams.
1.
CALL to ORDER
The meeting was convened at 12:14 p.m. by Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed, who led the flag salute.
2.
EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110
No executive session was held.
3.
APPROVAL of the AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented without objection.
4.
4a.
SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
Order No. 2025-01: An Order Electing the Slate of Officers for the Port of Seattle
Commission for Calendar Year 2025.
Request document(s) included an Order.
Commissioner Mohamed spoke regarding Port advancements and achievements during her term as
President in 2024.
Aaron Pritchard, Commission Chief of Staff, read the Slate of Officers into the record.
The motion, made by Commissioner Hasegawa, for adoption of Order No. 2025-01, carried by
the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
Digital recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available online - www.portseattle.org.
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Commissioner Mohamed congratulated the Commission Officers for 2025, the gavel was passed,
and Commissioner Hasegawa presented Former Commission President Mohamed with a
commemorative gavel in honor of her term in office.
Commission President Hasegawa gave her opening year comments and Commissioners spoke
thanking Commissioners Mohamed and Hasegawa for their leadership.
5.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Executive Director Metruck previewed items on the day's agenda and made general and meetingrelated announcements.
6.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Erica Chung, Commission Office Strategic Advisor, presented committee reports as follows:
Sustainability, Environment, and Climate (SEAC) Committee
Commissioners Felleman and Cho convened the Sustainability, Environment, and Climate
Committee on December 12, 2024. The Committee received briefings on the Port's Waterfront
Building Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization efforts as part of the Maritime Climate and Air Action
Plan, which was adopted in 2021. Staff shared that there was a 65 percent reduction in scope 1 and
scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 from a 2005 baseline, and a 55 percent reduction from
2022 levels. Staff then shared with Commissioners the significant efforts currently underway to take
a progressive approach to achieve the Port's net zero goals, which includes gathering building data
through energy audits, improving building efficiency, electrifying building systems to eliminate fossil
natural gas use, and investing in renewable energy sources. Staff also provided an update on
progress to develop and implement green lease terms. The meeting closed with a briefing on 2025
priorities to advance the MCAAP's Building and Campus Energy strategies, including measuring and
improving resource efficiency to reduce costs and energy use across the Port's waterfront buildings
and facilities.
Aviation Committee
Commissioners Hasegawa and Cho convened the Aviation Committee on December 17, 2024.
Commissioners received an update on the C Concourse Expansion - Airport dining and retail
process and the selected proposals. In response to Commissioners questions, staff shared the
selection criteria and overall process to vet and score proposals in a fair and equitable manner.
Committee members also discussed the Committee's workplan for 2025.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people spoke in opposition to passage of the future Commission item regarding
international tourism marketing and the negative impacts additional tourism has on the increase
of carbon emissions and on community: Lynda Wong, SeaTac Airport Community Coalition for
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Justice (written comments also submitted); Stacy Oaks; Robin Briggs; Patrick McKee;
Peggy Printz, Seattle Cruise Control; and Iris Antman, Seattle Cruise Control.
The following person spoke regarding the Port's positive efforts to reduce emissions and
community impacts, and separately encouraged continued use of the Commission's public
comment rules of procedure: Joe Kunzler.
The following people thanked the Port for their past support to preserve industrial lands and
spoke in opposition to any changes to industrial lands preservation: Matt Ventoza, ILWU Local
19 and Karlin Smith, ILWU Local 19.
The following person spoke in support for the economic benefits of the cruise industry:
Ron Manuel, ILWU Local 19.
In lieu of spoken comment, written comments asking the Commission to not approve the
international tourism marketing agreement (postponed from the December 10, 2024,
Commission meeting), and to decrease carbon emissions, and protect the environment were
submitted by: Brie Gynclid; Jared and Whitney Howe; Jordan Van Voast; Laureen France;
Laura Gomiero; Matt Kolenski; Leo Kucewicz; Patrick McKee, Jason Li; Veronica Ruffin;
Jakoba Tate; Angeline Zalben; Lucinda Stroud; Lynn Gaertner-Johnston; Breck Lebegue;
Emily Childs; and from Lynda Wong who submitted spoken comments on behalf of SeaTac
Airport Community Coalition for Justice; Maria Batayola, Chair of the Beacon Hill Council;
Estela Ortega of El Centro De La Raza; Velma Veloria of the King County International Airport
Community Coalition; Brandon Bowersox Johnson; and Dr. Laura Gibbons from 350 Aviation
Seattle.
In lieu of spoken comment, written comments asking the Commission to remove
advertisements for increased international travel from Agenda Item 11b were submitted by:
Anne Kroeker.
In lieu of spoken comment, written comments advising the Commission of the pavement
condition at marine terminal 18 were submitted by: Joe Wall.
In lieu of spoken comment, written comments asking the Port to reduce and eliminate cruise
were submitted by: Jen Bowen.
[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 the Special Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2024, and the Regular
Meeting Minutes of December 10, 2024.
8b.
Monthly Notification of Prior Executive Director Delegation Actions December 2024.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum for information only.
8c.
Authorization for the Executive Director to Take All Steps Necessary to Complete the
Rental Car Facility Quick Turn-Around Fire System Replacement Project at SeattleTacoma International Airport in the Requested Amount of $6,825,000, for a Total
Project Cost of $7,000,000. (CIP #C801412)
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Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
8d.
Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize $2,800,000 for License and
Vendor Support Costs Over a Ten-Year Period for the Pulsiam 911 Dispatch and
Police Records Management System, for a Total Estimated Project Cost of $5,325,000.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8e.
Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Service Agreement Renewal
with Midway Sewer District for a 10-year Term and Two 5-Year Extension Options, in
the Requested Amount of $22,000,000.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and agreement.
8f.
Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Settlement Agreement to
Recover Approximately $3,000,000 in Costs Associated with the Port's Participation
in the Cleanup of the Lower Duwamish Waterway Superfund Site.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, and 8f carried by the
following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
10. NEW BUSINESS
10a. Resolution No. 3832: Introduction and Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the
Executive Director to Sell and Convey Port Personal Property in 2025 in Accordance with
RCW 53.08.090 with a Value Not Greater than $22,830 and Repealing Resolution No. 3816,
Dealing with the Same Subject.
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum and draft resolution.
Presenter(s):
Lisa Lam, Director, Accounting, Financial Reporting and Port Auditor
Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 10a into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the
item.
A request to consolidate readings of the resolution, to adopt the resolution on the same day it was
introduced, was noted. There was no objection to the request.
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Discussion ensued regarding annual conveyance of Port personal property in 2025 per state statute.
The motion, made by Commissioner Cho, to adopt Resolution No. 3832 on the same day it
was introduced, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
10b. Resolution No. 3833: Introduction of a Resolution Establishing a Revised Code of Ethics
for Port Commissioners and Repealing Resolution No. 3681, as Amended; and Making a
Corresponding Amendment to the Commission's Governance Committee Charter Scope
of Work to Include Jurisdictional Review of Written Complaints Alleging Behavioral
Standards Violations of Commissioners When Such Complaints are Unaccompanied by
a Formal Ethics Complaint Filing.
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft resolution, exhibit A policy directive,
redline, charter amendment, correspondence, and presentation slides.
Presenter(s):
Aaron Pritchard, Commission Chief of Staff, Commission Office
Jessica Nadelman, Senior Port Counsel, Attorney Services
Elizabeth Black, Deputy General Counsel
Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 10b into the record and Executive Director Metruck and Commission
Chief of Staff Aaron Pritchard introduced the item.
The presentation addressed:
• a multi-year project to review the Commission's Code of Ethics, not updated since 2013, and
address gaps with respect to updates made in state statute, processes, and procedures;
and
• corresponding updates to the Commission's Governance Committee charter based on the
proposal to give this committee jurisdictional review over Commission behavioral standards
and commitments.
Commission President Hasegawa noted that a robust briefing had previously been provided to
Commissioners on this item.
The motion, made by Commissioner Cho, to introduce Resolution No. 3833, carried by the
following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
10c. Resolution No. 3834: Introduction of a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 3817(AM)
and Prior Corresponding Enacting and Amending Resolutions through Incorporation,
Pertaining to the Commission's Bylaws and Rules of Procedure Policy Directive.
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft resolution, exhibit A policy directive,
and presentation slides.
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Presenter(s):
Jessica Nadelman, Senior Port Counsel, Attorney Services
Aaron Pritchard, Commission Chief of Staff, Commission Office
Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 10c into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the
item.
The presentation addressed proposed amendments to the Commission's Bylaws and Rules of
Procedure based on governance updates, technical edits, and corresponding amendments needed
to update the policy directive in concert with updates to state statute, and separately, to the
Commission's Code of Ethics.
Discussion ensued regarding consolidating readings on this resolution to allow for adoption on the
same day as introduction.
The motion, made by Commissioner Mohamed, to adopt Resolution No. 3834 on the same
day it was introduced, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
10d. Order No. 2025-02: An Order to Develop a Portwide Policy on Plain Language for the Port
of Seattle.
Requested document(s) included an order.
Presenter(s):
Francis Choe, Commission Strategic Advisor, Commission Office
Aaron Pritchard, Commission Chief of Staff, Commission Office
Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 10d into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the
item.
Commission Strategic Advisor Francis Choe presented the details of the Order.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• building on the Port's 2023 Order for language access;
• intent of the Order to ensure all of the Port's external communications to the public are
accessible, including the Port's Sustainable Airport Master Plan process, to effectively and
plainly communicate all of our materials; and
• timelines of March 31, 2025, to develop these language standards for the Port.
The motion, made by Commissioner Mohamed to adopt Order No. 2025-02, carried by the
following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
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11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11a. 2024 Internal Audit Annual Report.
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Glenn Fernandes, Director of Internal Audit
Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 11a into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• the role, authority, and accountability of the Internal Audit Department;
• a 2024 Audit Plan update and items' status;
• performance; capital/construction; and information technology audits in 2024; and
• 2025 Audit strategy.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• the important role of the Audit Committee;
• the value in reviewing critically important functions of the Port; and
• community initiatives and the role of auditing and education to small organizations.
Members of the Commission expressed their appreciation for the outreach program developed by
the Internal Audit Department and for the value the audit function adds at the Port. They further
discussed the cybersecurity attack in 2024 and plans in 2025 for after-action of that event.
Executive Director Metruck advised that an after-action report will be produced and distributed to the
Commission.
11b. Draft 2025 International Policy Agenda Briefing.
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Melissa Parks, Maritime Sustainability Government Relations Program Manager, External
Relations
Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 11b into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• the purpose of creating an international agenda;
• international engagement in 2024;
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continuing international priorities; and
recommended updates for 2025.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• the carbon intensity index and measurement, and positions throughout the industry;
• managing tourism during upcoming FIFA events in 2026 and providing pre-visit information
regarding stewardship of the environment;
• the Port's presence and influence in the international community in order to, in part, support
and daylight Port efforts and initiatives;
• meaningful engagement and partnership with other ports;
• discussions at the international level regarding energy, technology; and decarbonization;
• investing further into the Port's international agenda and efforts; and
• plans around addressing changes in policy and federal support due to the new administration.
(Commissioner Mohamed exited the meeting at 1:52 p.m.)
11c. Public Art Program 2024 Annual Report.
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Tommy Gregory, Public Art Program Manager, Aviation Director's Office
Annabelle Goavec, Public Art Program Coordinator, Aviation Director's Office
Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 11c into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• capital projects;
• artists;
• conferences attended specific to arts in airports;
• checkpoint artworks;
• conservation and maintenance - 2024 highlights;
• 2024 new installations in aviation;
• 2024 temporary installations in aviation;
• 2024 installations in maritime;
• 2024 temporary installations in maritime;
• 2024 art program articles; and
• review of the public art organization chart.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• art in bollards installed and expanding that art throughout the airport;
• future positions in the art division and how those positions will open additional art
opportunities;
• integration of art with a music program and with maritime;
• reviewing the coming art strategic plan;
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wrapping the columns in the baggage area with art;
showcasing the art in the Port's current maritime collection;
the process for how local artists interested in submitting their pieces or in being
commissioned can participate;
website and social media contacts for the public to access art program opportunities; and
website user experience.
QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS
No comments were presented.
13.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:53 p.m.
Prepared:
Attest:
Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk
Sam Cho, Commission Secretary
Minutes approved: January 28, 2025