Founded in 1911 by a vote of the people as a special purpose government, the Port of Seattle’s mission is to promote economic opportunities
and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation
in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
November 17, 2020
To be held in virtually via MS Teams in accordance with the Governor’s ‘Safe
Start’ order and Proclamation 20-28. You may view the full meeting live at
meetings.portseattle.org. To listen live, call in at +1 (425) 660-9954 and code 543
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
10:30 a.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION if necessary, pursuant to RCW 42.30.110 (executive sessions are not open to the public)
12:00 noon PUBLIC SESSION
Reconvene or Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
3. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA (at this time, commissioners may reorder, add, or remove items from the agenda)
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4a. Juneteenth Proclamation (draft proclamation enclosed)
4b. Continued Public Hearing on Resolution 3779. (This Resolution will be discussed under new business item 10b).
4c. Continued Public Hearing on Resolution 3780. (This Resolution will be discussed under new business item 10c).
To deliver comment specifically for the Budget or Tax Levy public hearing: please email commission-public-records@portseattle.org
with your name and which public hearing you wish to speak to. Please note comment for either of the public hearings will occur during
special orders 4a and 4b respectively, the discussion of the Budget and Tax Levy will occur later in the agenda under New Business.
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
7. PUBLIC COMMENT procedures available online at https://www.portseattle.org/page/public-comment-port-commission-meetings
PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE GOVERNOR’S ‘SAFE START’ ORDER there will be no physical location for this meeting and the
PORT WILL NOT ACCEPT in-person, verbal comments during the regular meeting of November 17, 2020. Alternatively, during the
regular order of business, those wishing to provide public comment will have the opportunity to:
1) Deliver public comment via phone or Microsoft Teams conference: To take advantage of this option, please email
commission-public-records@portseattle.org with your name and the topic you wish to speak to by 9:00 a.m. PT on Tuesday,
November 17, 2020. You will then be provided with instructions and a link to join the Teams meeting.
2) Deliver public comment via email: All written comments received by email to commission-public-records@portseattle.org will
be distributed to commissioners and attached to the approved minutes.
This process will be in place until further notice. For additional information, contact commission-public-
records@portseattle.org.
8. CONSENT AGENDA (consent agenda items are adopted by one motion without discussion)
8a. [Removed from agenda prior to publication]
8b. Authorization for the Executive Director to authorize $950,000 in design funding for the proposed Harbor Island Marina Dock-E
Floats and North Pier Improvements project. This design funding will increase the total project authorization to date to $1,045,000,
out of a preliminarily estimated total project cost of $4,500,000. (memo, presentation, and sustainable design approach
document enclosed)
PRELIMINARY AGENDA Port of Seattle Commission Regular Meeting of November 17, 2020 Page 2 of 2
Commissioners: Stephanie Bowman ■ Ryan Calkins Sam Cho Fred Felleman ■ Peter Steinbrueck Executive Director: Stephen P. Metruck
To contact commissioners: 206-787-3034 For meeting records and information: commission-public-records@portseattle.org 206-787-3210
www.portseattle.org
8. CONSENT AGENDA (continued)
8c. Authorization for the Executive Director to (1) proceed with construction of the Harbor Island Marina restroom replacement project
and (2) use Port crews to construct the project. The amount of this request is $155,000 for a total estimated project cost of $430,000.
(memo and presentation enclosed)
8d. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute a settlement agreement to resolve litigation. (memo enclosed)
8e. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute a settlement agreement to resolve litigation. (memo enclosed)
8f. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute (1) up to six indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity consulting agreements for
services related to Construction Management Services, with a cumulative total amount not to exceed $20 million; (2) up to three
indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity consulting agreements for Construction Special Testing and Inspection Services with a
cumulative total amount not to exceed $2 million. Each contract will have a five-year ordering period. No funding is associated
with this request; funding to utilize these contracts will come separately from individual project authorizations. (memo enclosed)
8g. Authorization for the Executive Director to execute an agreement with Smarte Carte to provide luggage carts and massage chair
passenger services at Seattle Tacoma International Airport. This agreement includes a Port paid fee of Six Hundred Fifty Thousand
($650,000) Dollars adjusted annually for Smarte Carte to provide and maintain two thousand (2,000) carts including carts new
International Arrivals Facility. (memo enclosed)
8h. Adoption of Resolution 3781: A resolution of the Port of Seattle Commission establishing pay ranges for non-represented jobs and
authorizing benefits that comprise the overall benefits package offered to non-represented Port employees and amending the
Salary and Benefits Policy Directive established by Resolution No. 3739. (memo, draft resolution, exhibit A, 2020 pay ranges,
and presentation slides enclosed)
8i. Adoption of the 2021 State Legislative Agenda as described in this memorandum. (memo and presentation enclosed)
8j. Authorization (1) for the Executive Director to enter into agreement with the City of Seattle to support the regional effort to improve
apprenticeship retention and provide workforce development and Priority Hire programs for an amount not to exceed $500,000
during a contract period not to exceed five years; and (2) that Commission exercise its authority under RCW 53.19.020(5) to
determine a competitive solicitation process is not appropriate or cost effective. (memo and RFP enclosed)
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - None
10. NEW BUSINESS
10a. [Reordered on the agenda prior to publication]
10b. Adoption of Resolution No. 3779: A resolution of the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle adopting the final budget of the Port
of Seattle for the year 2021; making, determining, and deciding the amount of taxes to be levied upon the current assessment roll;
providing payment of bond redemptions and interest, cost of future capital improvements and acquisitions, and for such general
purposes allowed by law which the Port deems necessary; and directing the King County Council as to the specific sums to be
levied on all of the assessed properties of the Port of Seattle District in the Year 2021. (memo, draft resolution, presentation
and proposed amendments document enclosed)
10c. Adoption of Resolution No. 3780: A resolution of the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle specifying the dollar and percentage
change in the regular property levy from the previous year per RCW 84.55.120; providing for a 3 percent increase of the levy from
$76,384,800 to $78,676,344. (memo and draft resolution enclosed)
10d. Authorization for the Executive Director to advertise and award a major works construction contract for the Parking Revenue
Infrastructure Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The amount of this request is $11,654,000 for a total estimated
project cost of $22,898,000. (CIP #C800870) (memo and presentation enclosed)
10e. Authorization for the Executive Director to: (1) execute a professional services contract for design; (2) utilize Port Construction
Services and other related Port crews for preliminary work; (3) and complete the design for the Airport Food and Beverage
Introductory Kiosk Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport for an estimated cost of $1,150,000. The total estimated project
cost to the Port is $5,500,000. (CIP #C801111) (memo and presentation enclosed). (CIP #C000000) ( enclosed)
11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11a. Port Policing Assessment Progress Report (memo, presentation, and progress report enclosed)
12. QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS
13. ADJOURNMENT