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APPROVED MINUTES

COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 2019

2. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110

The public meeting was immediately recessed to an executive session to discuss one matter

relating to litigation and legal risk and one matter related to performance of a public employee with

the intention of reconvening the public session at 12:00 p.m. At 12:05 p.m., the presiding officer

announced that the executive session would be extended until 12:15 p.m. to finish consideration of

the matters previously announced. Following the executive session, which lasted approximately 80

minutes, the public meeting reconvened at 12:38 p.m. Commissioner Bowman led the flag salute.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Without objection, the preliminary agenda was revised to remove agenda item 6h from the

Unanimous Consent Calendar to be laid on the table until a future commission meeting. Without

objection, the agenda was approved as revised.

4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Executive Director Steve Metruck previewed items on the day’s agenda and made

announcements. He reported on successful efforts during recent snow events to keep Seattle-

Tacoma International Airport operating and safe and a recent One America event aimed at

promoting naturalization for immigrants and foreign nationals.

Minutes of February 26, 2019, submitted for review on March 7, 2019, and proposed for approval on March 12, 2019.

7. SPECIAL ORDERS of BUSINESS

7a. Motion 2019-01: A motion of the Port of Seattle Commission supporting legislative

proposals that create a statewide commercial aviation coordinating commission,

charged with making recommendations on a site for future commercial air service

activity.

Request document(s) included the revised text of the motion, Substitute Senate Bill 5370, and the

present legislation as is development of alternative airport sites. Commissioners commented on

the presumption that the commission would recommend development of a second commercial

airport in the Puget Sound region, but noted it was important that the data support the conclusion.

The Puget Sound Regional Council has an existing process to evaluate aviation capacity. Motion

2019-01 recommends that a statewide aviation commission incorporate PSRC’s Regional Aviation

Baseline Study in its consideration of alternatives to accommodate growth in air-service demand.

Commissioners remarked on the need to distinguish in the motion text between the Port of Seattle

Commission and the statewide commercial aviation coordinating commission the bill proposes.

AMENDMENT

And on page 2, line 54, delete “The Commission’s final recommendation” and insert in lieu

Motion 2019-01, as amended, (agenda item 7a) carried by the following vote:

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

5. PUBLIC COMMENT

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

Minutes of February 26, 2019, submitted for review on March 7, 2019, and proposed for approval on March 12, 2019.

Minutes of February 26, 2019, submitted for review on March 7, 2019, and proposed for approval on March 12, 2019.

6. UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR

Commissioners may remove items for separate discussion and vote when approving the agenda.]

meetings of January 24 and 25, 2019.

6b. Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the period January 1, 2019-January 31,

2019, including accounts payable check nos. 927867-928527 in the amount of

$6,063,871.83; accounts payable ACH nos. 014094-015013 in the amount of

$85,685,211.74; accounts payable wire transfer nos. 015031-015053 in the amount of

$12,086,898.69, payroll check nos. 191868-192136 in the amount of $278,010.51; and

payroll ACH nos. 893958-898085 in the amount of $10,913,265.70 for a fund total of

$115,027,258.47.

Minutes of February 26, 2019, submitted for review on March 7, 2019, and proposed for approval on March 12, 2019.

Minutes of February 26, 2019, submitted for review on March 7, 2019, and proposed for approval on March 12, 2019.

and creative, although the program schedule has not yet accelerated to the point the Executive

8. AUTHORIZATIONS and FINAL ACTIONS

8a. Authorization for the Executive Director to advertise and execute a contract to provide

services to educate and assist workers and employers at Seattle-Tacoma International

Airport about labor and employment laws for two years and an amount not to exceed

$531,000.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and outreach report.

The contract, funded by the port’s tax levy, would provide services to workers and employers at the

food or beverage to be served in-flight by an airline” (SMC 7.45.010).]

Minutes of February 26, 2019, submitted for review on March 7, 2019, and proposed for approval on March 12, 2019.

New federal and state regulations along with the local regulations of Chapter 7.45 SMC, cultural

The elements of the proposed pilot program were described. Results of outreach to stakeholders

were summarized. Commissioners commented on the contract as part of efforts to ensure job

quality at the airport. There was a discussion of the appropriate location for providing the services.

Commissioners noted the need for a sustainable funding model and opined that the services

should not become a baseline port operating expense in the future. Commissioners asked about

the legal advisability of the program.

(3) enter into a long-term agreement to establish a contract for future bus requirements

for a period of 10 years. The amount of this request is $16,275,000. The total estimated

cost for both projects is $16,838,000. (CIP #C800810 and CIP #C800956).

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

Presenter(s): Leslie Stanton, Senior Manager, Environmental Programs, and Peter Lindsay, Airport

Operations Development Manager, Landside.

Previously, a presentation on this subject was provided on January 8, 2019.

cost and anticipated supply of RNG and the prospect of using it as boiler fuel as well as bus fuel.

The motion for approval of agenda item 8b carried by the following vote:

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

8c. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute a procurement contract for two fire

engines and a rapid response vehicle at a cost of $2,200,000 including equipment,

delivery, and taxes (CIP #C800979).

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.

Minutes of February 26, 2019, submitted for review on March 7, 2019, and proposed for approval on March 12, 2019.

The status of the current fleet and the justification for procuring the new vehicles was summarized.

8d. Authorization for $2,900,000 in additional construction funds to advertise a major

works construction project for the Shilshole Bay Marina Customer Service Facilities

Recreational Boating; and Kenneth Lyles, Director, Maritime Operations and Security.

Commissioners asked about repurposing existing service structures at Shilshole Bay Marina and

the project cost increase.

The motion for approval of agenda item 8d carried by the following vote:

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

8e. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute contracts for overall master

planning, environmental review, permitting, and Phase I Design services in an amount

not to exceed $4,000,000, in support of the port’s development of the T-91 Uplands area

located north of the Magnolia Bridge. This brings the total authorization to date to

$4,300,000, including $300,000 previously authorized, of an estimated total Phase I

project cost of $39,000,000 (CIP #C800158).

Commissioners asked about access to the Terminal 91 uplands via the Magnolia Bridge and

assessment of the project area. The phased approach to the development, public outreach, and

project schedule were presented. Commissioners asked whether a request-for-qualifications

process was necessary rather than proceeding to a request for proposals.

The motion for approval of agenda item 8e carried by the following vote:

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

8f. Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) sign an order with the Washington State

Department of Ecology to complete a Remedial Investigation at the South Park Marina

(adjacent to the Port’s Terminal 117 in the south Seattle neighborhood of South Park);

and (2) sign a Potential Liable Party Cost Sharing Agreement between the Port, South

Minutes of February 26, 2019, submitted for review on March 7, 2019, and proposed for approval on March 12, 2019.

A single presentation was offered for agenda items 8f and 8g summarizing the locations of the

work and the nature of the environmental actions to be taken. Funding for both projects was

included in the annual environmental remediation liability authorization on November 13, 2019.

The motion for approval of agenda item 8f carried by the following vote:

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

8g. Authorization for the Port to advertise and execute construction contract for the

Terminal 30 Environmental Cleanup Project for an estimated contract award up to

$2,000,000. There is no funding request associated with this authorization.

Request document(s) included a corrected agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and

Terminal 30 consent decree.

Please see presentation information above for agenda item 8f.

The motion for approval of agenda item 8g carried by the following vote:

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

9. PRESENTATIONS, REPORTS, and STAFF BRIEFINGS

Programs Senior Development Manager.

Design concepts for airport restrooms that can accommodate people of all genders were presented

and the factors to be considered were discussed. Commissioners asked about constraints caused

by compliance with conventional restroom requirements in current building codes and about

advocacy for code changes at the state level. Signage considerations were discussed.

Commissioners asked about the timing for implementing a policy based on the research and

outreach conducted so far.