COMMISSION SPECIAL STUDY SESSION AGENDA

PORTS OF SEATTLE AND TACOMA

October 12, 2009

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport – Mezzanine Level

International Conference Center, Seattle, Washington 98158

ORDER OF BUSINESS

12 Noon

1. Call to Order

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Opening Remarks

4. Introduction of John Martin

5. Competitiveness Presentation and Discussion

John Martin, President of Martin Associates

6. Report from Mr. Yoshitani and Mr. Farrell

Competitive Maritime Business Strategies

- West Coast Container Ports Collaboration

- Rail Initiatives

- Regional Promotion and Marketing Efforts

- Transportation Infrastructure Update

(Including Southwest Washington Commissioner Rail Tour Debrief)

7. Joint Security and Emergency Preparedness Planning

Port Security Conference Outcomes

8. Public Comment

9. Next Steps, Closing Comments

2:30 p.m. 10. Adjournment