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APPROVED MINUTES
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING JULY 14, 2020
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, July 14, 2020. The meeting was
held remotely in accordance with the governor’s ‘Stay at Home’ order and Proclamation 20-28.
Commissioners Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, and Steinbrueck were present.
1. CALL to ORDER
Pursuant to Article IV, Section 8, of the commission bylaws, the meeting convened at 11:00 a.m. to
conduct an executive session.
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 the performance of a public employee (RCW 42.30.110(1)(G)) with the intention of reconvening
the public session at 12:00 p.m. Following the executive session, which lasted approximately 50
minutes, the public meeting reconvened at 12:04 p.m. Commission President Steinbrueck led the
flag salute.
3. APPROVAL of the AGENDA
Without objection, the preliminary agenda was approved as revised to reorder Item 9a after Item 9b.
4. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director Steve Metruck previewed items on the day’s agenda and made announcements.
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from the following individual(s):
• Heather Worthley, Executive Director, Port Jobs, spoke in support of Item 7b, Workforce
Development Strategic Plan 2021-2023.
• Emily Yim, Executive Director, Washington Alliance for Better Schools, spoke in support
of Item 7b, Workforce Development Strategic Plan 2021-2023.
• Veronica Wade, Executive Dean, Professional Technical Workforce Education, spoke in
support of Item 7b, Workforce Development Strategic Plan 2021-2023.
• Michelle Merriweather, Presdient, Urban League, spoke in support of Item 7b, Workforce
Development Strategic Plan 2021-2023.
• Abdullahi Jama, spoke in support of Item 7b, Workforce Development Strategic Plan 2021-
2023.
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• Shereen Henry, Deputy Director, Washington Alliance for Better Schools, spoke in support
of Item 7b, Workforce Development Strategic Plan 2021-2023;
• Nyambura Ruhiu-Mboggo, Vice President, African Chamber of Commerce.
• Marie Kurose, CEO, Workforce Development Council of Seattle King County, spoke in
support of Item 7b, Workforce Development Strategic Plan 2021-2023;
• Sarah Sherer, Director, Economic Developmen for City of Seattle, spoke in support of Item
7b, Workforce Development Strategic Plan 2021-2023;
• Danith Ensimger, apprentice, spoke in support of Item 7b, Workforce Development
Strategic Plan 2021-2023;
• Ms. Laura Gibbons, Volunteer Member of the Aviation Team of 350 Seattle, spoke
regarding Port budget development. Ms Gibbons also submitted written materials which
are attached as Exhibit A;
• Sarah Shifley, Volunteer Member of the Aviation Team of 350 Seattle, spoke regarding
Port budget development.
• Ms. Cynthia Spiess, Seattle resident, regarding banning the use of biometrics at SeaTac
and rescinding approval for use of biometrics technology. Ms. Spiess also submitted
written comments which are attached as Exhibit B;
• Sujatha Ramni, City of Bellevue, resident, regarding the use of biometrics by Port police
and at SeaTac Airport;
• Uma Raghavan, Sammamish Resident, regarding the use of biometrics at SeaTac Airport;
• Jordan Van Voast, member, Seattle Cruise Control, regarding Port environmental impacts
and Terminal 46;
• Ms. Bernedine Lund, Member of Quiet Skies of Puget Sound and the Aviation 350 Team,
submitted written materials regarding the budget guiding principles which are attached as
Exhibit C.
• Mr. Daniel Wise, Citizen, submitted written comment regarding his opposition to face-
recognition technology at SeaTac which are attached as Exhibit D.
6. UNANIMOUS CONSENT CALENDAR
[Clerk’s Note: Items on the Unanimous Consent Calendar are not individually discussed.
Commissioners may remove items for separate discussion and vote when approving the agenda.]
6a. Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of May 26, 2020, and the special meetings
of June 1 and 9, 2020.
6b. Approval of claims and obligations for the period of June 1, 2020, through June 30, 2020,
including accounts payable check nos. 935743-936030 in the amount of $4,039,103.39;
accounts payable ACH nos. 027147-027738 in the amount of $72,668,325.85; accounts
payable wire transfer nos. 15388-15402 in the amount of $10,547,611,45, payroll check
nos. 196558-1966840 in the amount of $116,506.85; and payroll ACH nos. 973079-977380
in the amount of $11,643,785.22 for a fund total of $99,015,332.76.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
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6c. Authorization for the Executive Director to procure and execute indefinite delivery,
indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts for consultant support for environmental services in
support of potential future environmental investigations and remediation activities. Two
IDIQ contracts will be issued for the not-to-exceed amount of $2,000,000 each with a five-
year contract ordering period for a total maximum value of $4,000,000. No funding is
associated with this authorization.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
6d. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Highline
College – Small Business Development Center to provide small business trainings and
one-on-one assistance to existing and aspiring small business owners from different
cultural backgrounds within South King County that are interested in doing business
with the Port of Seattle. The agreement will be for three years for a total of $160,000.
This is part of the South King County Fund recovery efforts.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and a draft agreement.
6e. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute a contract for Airport Operations
Consolidated Customer Support Services at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
The estimated amount is $7,600,000 for a two-year period.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
6f. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute an Airport Term Lease Agreement
with Alaska Airlines, Inc. for cargo building and related facilities at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport. The proposed lease term is for ten (10) years, with an option to
extend the term for an additional five (5) years.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides.
6g. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute a new collective bargaining
agreement between the Port of Seattle and the International Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, Local 46, representing six (6) Utility Workers assigned to the Port of Seattle
Aviation Maintenance department, covering the period from June 1, 2020, through
May 31, 2023.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and agreement.
6h. Authorization for the Executive Director to direct staff to develop, advertise, and execute
a Public Works Building Engineering Systems Contract to replace the World Trade
Center West building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. This high
efficiency HVAC system Replacement project has an estimated total project cost of
$3,526,000. The amount requested under this authorization is $3,276,000 (the remaining
$250,000 was previously authorized by the Economic Development Division).
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and design document.
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6i. Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) execute a contract for design, as well as
automated people mover consulting services, (2) complete design, and prepare
construction and purchasing bid documents, and (3) use Port crews, in support of the
STS Controls Renewal and Upgrade project at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
(SEA). The amount of this request is $8,775,000 for a total estimated project cost of
$65,000,000 to $95,000,000. (CIP #801043).
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides.
6j. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute one project specific consulting
agreement for services related to special testing and inspection on the Baggage
Optimization Project Phase 2. The estimated amount is $450,000 over a 4-year period or
the life of the project.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
The motion for approval of consent items 6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f, 6g, 6h, 6i, and 6j carried by the
following vote:
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5)
7. SPECIAL ORDERS of BUSINESS
7a. Motion 2020-15 A motion of the Port of Seattle Commission to direct a comprehensive
assessment of the Port of Seattle Police Department to ensure alignment with the highest
national standards and best practices related to policing; and to establish a Task Force
on Port Policing and Civil Rights to lead the assessment and develop recommendations
for action.
Request document(s) included a draft motion. A copy of the adopted verson of Motion 2020-15 is
attached.
Presenter(s): Mr. Eric Schinfeld, Interim Commission Chief of Staff and Veronica Valdez,
Commission Specialist. Mr. Delmas Whittaker, Ms. Marin Burnett, Ms. Amira Chowyuk of Blacks in
Government and Acting Police Chief Michael Villa were available to answer questions.
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read the item into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item.
Mr. Delmas Whittaker, representing the Blacks in Government Port employees’ resource group,
thanked the Commission and staff for their work on the motion, stating that it is a foundation
document for the work ahead.
Mr. Eric Schinfeld and Ms. Veronica Valdez reported, overviewing the process, sections of the
motion, and timelines associated with the task force’s work.
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Members of the Commission thanked Commissioners Steinbrueck and Calkins for their leadership
on the motion, as well as staff and all employees who have come forward to assist in the process.
Commission discussion ensued regarding:
• responding to a critical call from the community;
• informing the Commission of the task force’s work and progress;
• creation of a process that will review policies and procedures; and
• possibly contributing to a pool of mental health officers for the region.
Amendments Passed:
Commissioner Felleman: Amend Motion 2020-15, Section 5(e) of the Motion text, page 3, line 139,
to strike the word ‘whether’ from the third sentence and to insert the word ‘when’ in its place to read
as follows:
“In addition, the assessment should review whether when additional Commission, Port leadership
and/or external oversight is needed to facilitate accountability and transparency to the community,
including any recommendations for ongoing reporting of progress toward approved metrics and
notifications to Commission and Executive leadership of relevant complaints and reports.”
The vote was:
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5 – 0)
Commissioner Felleman: Amend Motion 2020-15, last paragraph of the Motion Text, page 5, line
195, to insert the word “and/” before the word “or” in the last sentence to read as follows:
“The Port shall use the recommendations of the Task Force to create binding, long-term
improvements – through Executive Director implementation, Commission action, and/or the
collective bargaining process.”
The vote was:
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5 – 0)
The main motion, as amended, for approval of agenda Item 7a, carried by the following vote:
The vote was:
In favor: Bowman, Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Steinbrueck (5 – 0)
7b. Workforce Development Strategic Plan, 2021-2023
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum, presentation slides, plan documents,
a community feedback report, and a policy directive.
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Presenter(s): Mr. Luis Navarro, Director, Workforce Development, Office of Equity, Diversity, and
Inclusion; and Mr. Bob Watrus, Robert Watrus Consulting.
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read the item into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item.
Mr. Luis Navarro and Mr. Bob Watrus provided a presentation to the Commission regarding the
Workforce Development Strategic Plan principles; an overview of the strategic plan; results of
investments; community feedback received; COVID-19 considerations; partners and stakeholders;
and 2021 – 2023 plan elements.
Members of the Commission thanked staff for the extensive work done to create good living wage
jobs in our region and a skilled workforce.
8. AUTHORIZATIONS and FINAL ACTIONS – None.
9. PRESENTATIONS, REPORTS, and STAFF BRIEFINGS
9b. 2021 Budget Development Briefing
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation slides
Presenter(s): Mr. Dan Thomas, Chief Financial Officer.
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read the item into the record.
Executive Director Steve Metruck introduced the 2021 budget development briefing.
Mr. Dan Thomas, Chief Financial Officer provided a report addressing:
• budgeting in times of uncertainty;
• 2021 budget objectives and strategies;
• budget guiding principles;
• general operating budget guidelines;
• general capital budgeting guidelines;
• an overview of the 2021 budget process; and
• the 2021 budget calendar.
Members of the Commission discussed:
• levels of reserves;
• impacts to the budget related to COVID-19 and relations with China;
• assistance available through the Cares Act;
• having a dedicated tribal liaison;
• reflecting the Port’s Century Agenda goals in the budget guiding principles;
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• flexibility needed in the budget if there is a recession with no rebound; and
• cutting discretionary funding and the need to know what a strategic reserve will look like.
Adoption of the 2021 budget is currently scheduled for November 17, 2020.
9a. Washington Maritime Blue Progress Report and Partnership Plans for 2021.
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum, presentation slides, and a report.
Presenter(s): Mr. Dave McFadden, Managing Director of Economic Development;
Mr. Joshua Berger, Governor’s Maritime Sector Lead; Ms. Elizabeth Scallon, Weworks Innovation
Labs; and Veasna Hoy, Youth Maritime Collaborative.
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read the item into the record.
Executive Director Steve Metruck introduced the Washington Maritime Blue Progress Report and
Partnership Plans for 2021 briefing.
The briefing addressed:
• building a blue economy and advancing maritime economic development initiatives;
• partnership initial goals;
• the Maritime Blue innovation accelerator program and its metrics;
• a capital landscape study;
• a searchable database portal that lists funding sources and opportunities for maritime
companies;
• the Youth Maritime Collaborative – a partnership between service providers, educational
institutions, and employers to make maritime an accessible option for low-income youth and
youths of color;
• low carbon industry initiatives;
• research and development pathways for maritime energy solutions;
• organizational development and sustainability; and
• funding facts and figures.
Members of the Commission spoke regarding the program and Commission President Steinbrueck
expressed his appreciation to Governor Inslee for Mr. Berger’s assistance on the program.
Executive Director Metruck spoke regarding economic recovery and looking for continuing
investments for the Port. He thanked staff and stakeholders for their work on the Maritime Blue
initiative.
10. QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE – None.
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11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
Prepared: Attest:
Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk Sam H. Cho, Commission Secretary
Minutes approved: August 11, 2020.
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