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APPROVED MINUTES

COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING APRIL 24, 2018

Pursuant to Article IV, Section 8, of the Commission Bylaws, the meeting convened at 11:05 a.m.

to conduct an executive session.

2. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110

The notice posted during the executive session included one matter relating to performance of a

public employee and one matter related to litigation and legal risk. The time for reconvening was

posted as 12:00 noon, in accordance with commission bylaws and the public meeting notice

previously published. Following the executive session, which lasted approximately 65 minutes, the

public meeting reconvened at 12:16 p.m. Commissioner Gregoire led the flag salute.

5. PUBLIC COMMENT

Without objection, the time allotted for public comment was extended to allow all parties signed up

to speak. Public comment was received from the following individual(s):

 Sonja Forster, Seattle District Manager, Associated General Contractors of Washington,

regarding changing the threshold for applying project labor agreements to port projects.

 Jimy Sherrell, owner of Shuttle Express, regarding Shuttle Express. Mr. Sherrell

submitted written materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit A.

 Heather McAuliffe, Seattle, regarding the Department of Fish and Wildlife public fishing

pier at Terminal 86. Ms. McAuliffe submitted written materials, which are attached as

 Steve Edmiston, Des Moines, regarding impacts to airport communities. Mr. Edmiston

submitted written materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit C.

 Sheila Brush, Des Moines, regarding impacts to airport communities. Ms. Brush

submitted written materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit D.

 Worku Belayneh, Teamsters Local 117, taxi driver, regarding airport taxis.

 Harinder Singh, E-Cab driver/owner, regarding airport taxis.

 Michael Megnta, E-Cab 179, owner, regarding airport taxis.

 Daljit S. Kahlon, E-Cab 163, owner, regarding airport taxis.

 Dawinder Singh Dimpa, E-Cab 170, regarding airport taxis. Mr. Singh Dimpa submitted

written materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit E.

 Eskinder Yirgu, E-Cab 315, owner, regarding airport taxis. Mr. Yirgu submitted written

materials, which are attached as minutes Exhibit F.

 Saranjit Singh Shaglani, E-Cab 858, owner, regarding airport taxis.

 Stefan Moritz, Unite Here Local 8, regarding airport taxis.

 Matthew Wald, Executive Director of Drive Forward Seattle, regarding airport taxis.

 Elsa Ogbe, organizer, Service Employees International Union Local 6, regarding airport taxis.

6a. Approval of the minutes of the afternoon special meeting of September 12, 2017.

Without objection, agenda item 6b was removed from the Consent Calendar for separate

discussion and vote.

6c. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute a five-year contract for planning

studies, measurements, modelling, analysis, and project development to complete

infrastructure master planning for airport utility systems, for an amount not to exceed

$6,000,000.

7. SPECIAL ORDERS of BUSINESS – None.

ITEMS REMOVED FROM CONSENT

6b. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute three indefinite delivery, indefinite

quantity contracts to provide real estate consulting services as needed to support

future developments for a total amount not to exceed $1,500,000. There is no funding

request associated with this authorization.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.

specific scope, was described.

The motion for approval of agenda item 6b carried by the following vote:

In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5)

8. AUTHORIZATIONS and FINAL ACTIONS

8a. Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) proceed with the Radio System Upgrade

project; (2) procure required hardware, software, vendor services, and license and

maintenance; (3) execute lease agreements for tower sites for the next 10 years; and

(4) use Port staff for implementation, for a total capital project cost not to exceed

Maintenance; and Debra Davis, General Foreman, Aviation Electrical and Electronic Systems.

The nature of the port’s radio system, which is used for emergency response, security, and

maintenance, was described. The relationship and interoperability of the system to other systems

in King County was explained. Parts of the current radio system are at or near the end of their

useful lifespan, and the consequences of system failure are significant.

Commissioners asked about interoperability, system bandwidth, and the circumstances for

competition waiver in proceeding with upgrades. Commissioners discussed allocation of some

costs to the Northwest Seaport Alliance and the pros and cons of staying with the current system

8c. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute a contract for up to five years for

management and operation of the lost and found service at Seattle-Tacoma

International Airport with an estimated value of $4,500,000.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.

Presenter(s): Daniel Zenk, Senior Manager, Airport Operations, and Jim Peterson, Manager,

Airport Operations Passenger Experience.

In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Felleman, Gregoire, Steinbrueck (5)

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft resolution, construction labor

practices redline, and priority hire redline. A copy of the final draft of Resolution No. 3746 is

attached. Also attached are the amended policy directives on construction labor practices and

Presenter(s): Elizabeth Leavitt, Senior Director, Environment and Sustainability Center of