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APPROVED MINUTES

COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING

August 8, 2023

The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The meeting

was held at the Port of Seattle Headquarters Building, Pier 69, Commission Chambers, 2711 Alaskan

Way, Seattle Washington, and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Commissioners Cho, Felleman,

Hasegawa, and Mohamed were present. Commissioner Calkins was absent and excused from the

meeting.

1. CALL to ORDER

The meeting was convened at 10:30 a.m. by Commission President Cho.

2. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110

The public meeting recessed into executive session to discuss one matter regarding litigation/or

potential litigation/or legal risk, per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), and one matter regarding litigation/or

potential litigation/or legal risk, per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) and performance of a public employee per

RCW 42.30.110(1)(g) for approximately 56 minutes, with the intention of reconvening the public

session at 12:00 p.m. Commissioner Mohamed was recused from participating in a portion of the

Executive Session. Following the executive session, the public meeting reconvened at 12:08 p.m.

Commission President Cho led the flag salute.

3. APPROVAL of the AGENDA

The agenda was approved as amended without objection. (Item 8c was removed from the agenda,

and Item 8e was pulled from the Consent Agenda, to be discussed separately.)

In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)

Opposed: (0)

4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY

No Special Orders of the Day were presented.

5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

Executive Director Metruck previewed items on the day’s agenda and made general and meeting-

related announcements.

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6. COMMITTEE REPORTS

No Committee reports were presented.

7. PUBLIC COMMENT

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

• The following person spoke: Alex Tsimerman.

• The following persons spoke in support of Agenda item 10f: Rebecca Lovell, COO, Greater

Seattle Partners; Joshua Berger, President/CEO, Maritime Blue; and Amy Sallin, Director, UW

Buerk Center for Entrepreneurship (written comment also submitted).

• The following persons spoke regarding the impact of cruise on small businesses:

Abigail Belknap, Marketing Manager, Copperworks Distilling Company and Gerard Wirz,

Seattle Historic Waterfront Association (written comments also submitted).

• The following person spoke in support of the cruise industry and the green initiative:

Herald Ugles, President of ILWU.

• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments from citizens who wrote to ask the Port

Commission to cap the number of 2024 season sailings and passengers at or below 2019 levels,

reducing these numbers every year until the industry pollution is eliminated were submitted by:

Rosemary Blakemore; Keith Ervin; RC Olson; Elizabeth Burton; Alex Fay; Sharla Dodd;

Janet Lenart; George Lawson; Monica Chhatwani; Robert Briggs; Kristin Fitzpatrick;

Briana Weisgerber; Ashley Worobec; Linda Zaugg; Yann Achard; Davis Oldham; Evan Komp;

Deborah Stewart; Kimberly Metcalfe; Adam Margulies; Barbara Bingham; Am Faste;

John Birnel; Abby Brockway; Mary Lou Dickerson; Lynn Fitz-Hugh; Brian Gillespie; G Levy;

Rosemary Moore; Fair Sailing; Donna Ward; Cecile Henault; Laureen France;

Allison Chambers; Dominik Damm; William McPherson; Wanda Culp; Rebecca Neumann;

Hannah Sholes; Susan Helf; Lynn Gaertner-Johnston; Charles Raymond; and Linda McCoy.

• In lieu of spoken comment: written comments were submitted by Noemie Maxwell,

Allison Ostrer, Tareq Fayyad, Julia Buck, Jim Bernthal, Jacqueline Casey, and Sandy Hunts

regarding the public comment process for Order 2023-10 and the rapid loss of trees to

development in the Seattle area.

• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments were submitted by Barbara McMichael regarding

Order 2023-10, environmental impacts of the airport on her community, and preserving forested

lands.

• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments were submitted by Iris Antman regarding the

harms of cruising, the climate crisis, and asking for clarification on the public comment process

and input plan for Order 2023-10.

• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments were submitted by Ramsay Cookman in support

of the preservation of North SeaTac Park and concerns over the amount of development and

shrinking green space in their area.

• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments were submitted by Pete Knutson in regard to

concerns over the location of the Maritime Innovation Center and the need for a large meeting

space and drop-in center for fisherman.

[Clerk’s Note: All written comments are combined and attached here as Exhibit A.]

8. CONSENT AGENDA

[Clerk’s Note: Items on the Consent Agenda are not individually discussed. Commissioners may

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

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8a. Approval of Minutes of the Special Meeting of July 24, 2023, and the Regular Meeting

of July 25, 2023.

8b. Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the Period July 1, 2023, through July 31,

2023, Including Accounts Payable Check Nos. 949129 through 949478 in the Amount

of $7,151,246.05; Accounts Payable ACH Nos. 056499 through 057398 in the Amount

of $54,324,115.38; Accounts Payable Wire Transfer Nos. 016099 through 016119 in the

Amount of $16,194,705.66; Payroll Check Nos. 207861 through 208346 in the Amount

of $202,422.09; and Payroll ACH Nos. 1144446 through 1149069 in the Amount of

$15,390,429.22, for a Fund Total of $93,262,918.40.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.

8c. Monthly Notification of Prior Executive Director Delegation Actions July 2023.

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.

8d. Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize $3,875,000 for Final Design,

Preparation of Construction Bid Documents, and the Procurement of Long-Lead

Material Items for the N14 Wide Body and N15 Narrow Body Common-Use Gates at

Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, in the Requested Amount of $3,875,000 and a

Total Authorization of $4,170,000. (CIP# C801333)

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

8e. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Contract for Two New Cruise

Passenger Secondary Gangways for the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91 in the

Amount of $8,700,000 of a Total Estimated Project Cost of $9,000,000. (CIP# C800129).

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

The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, and 8d carried by the following vote:

In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)

Opposed: (0)

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA

8e. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Contract for Two New Cruise

Passenger Secondary Gangways for the Smith Cove Cruise Terminal at Pier 91 in the

Amount of $8,700,000 of a Total Estimated Project Cost of $9,000,000. (CIP# C800129).

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

Removed from agenda.

Agenda Item 8e was removed from the consent agenda and addressed separately.

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Presenter(s):

Marie Ellingson, Cruise Operations & Business Development Senior Manager,

Cruise Services Management

Tim Leonard, Capital Project Manager V, Waterfront Project Management

Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 8e into the record.

Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.

Commission and staff discussion ensued regarding:

• number of gangways at Pier 66;

• project funding;

• net profitability by cruise at the end of the year;

• urgency to replace gangways due to ADA compliance;

• new gangway will be mobile;

• increasing need for gangways to have a more horizontal range;

• benefit the shore power upgrade;

• construction schedule;

• current gangways were created by pulling together the parts of other gangways; and

• looking to achieve full ADA compliance for the primary and secondary gangways.

The motion, made by Commissioner Mohamed, carried by the following vote:

In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)

Opposed: (0)

10. NEW BUSINESS

10a. Number not used.

10b. Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission Briefing (for information only).

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

Presenter(s):

Arif Ghouse, AV Chief Operating Officer, Aviation Directors Office

Warren Hendrickson, Chair, Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission

Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 10b into the record.

Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.

The presentation addressed:

• background of CACC;

• potential greenfield site locations;

• goal to accommodate increasing passenger demand;

• growth forecasting;

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• funding need for research;

• Aviation System Plan;

• adding capacity to Paine Field;

• widespread public opposition to the greenfield sites in Pierce and Thurston county;

• Yakima requested to be chosen as the location for a new airport;

• transportation system review;

• public engagement metrics; and

• recap of ESHB 1791.

Discussion ensued regarding:

• need for an airport to the south;

• joint use of airfields with the military in North Carolina;

• including JBLM in discussions;

• public safety concerns around the increasing capacity at Seattle-Tacoma International

airport;

• concerns over CAWG not having set deliverables;

• mitigation strategies for public support;

• focus on emerging technology;

• opportunity to build the airport of the future;

• weight of the greenfield sites’ essential factors;

• JBLM overlap with greenfield site options;

• airport location does not need to be where the population is; and

• high speed ground alternatives.

10c. Authorization for the Executive Director to Enter a Contract for the Procurement of a

Proprietary Shore Power System Consisting of Two Mobile Cable Positioning Devices

for Pier 91 in the Amount Requested of $2,500,000 of a Total Estimated Project Cost of

$2,750,000. (CIP# C801293).

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

Presenter(s):

Linda Springmann, Director, Cruise Operations

Kelly Purnell, Capital Project Manager IV, Waterfront Project Management

Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 10c into the record.

Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.

The presentation addressed:

• project scope;

• current shore power connections;

• replace static jib cranes;

• procurement of mobile cable positioning devices;

• competition waiver contract with Watts Marine;

• sustainability goals;

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• how the project supports the Port’s Century Agenda goals;

• preliminary procurement schedule; and

• the project cost estimate.

Discussion ensued regarding:

• project funding;

• how does this project increase the number of shore power capable ships plugging in;

• 2025 goal to require shore power capable ships to plug-in at Terminal 91;

• tenants in charge of hiring staff to do the plug-in process;

• ILWU involvement; and

• tenants pay for the electricity once plugged in.

The motion, made by Commissioner Felleman, carried by the following vote:

In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)

Opposed: (0)

10d. Authorization for the Executive Director to Advertise, Award, and Execute a Major Works

Construction Contract to Complete the Redevelopment of the Terminal 91 Berths 6 and

8, to Utilize a Project Labor Agreement, and to Enter into Agreements in Support of

Completion of the Work, including Tribal Agreements, for Terminal 91 Berths 6 and 8

Redevelopment and Additional Stormwater Treatment Construction Funding in the

Amount of $71,825,000 and a Total Estimated Project Cost of $76,000,000. (CIP#s

C102475 and C801350).

Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, design strategy, and presentation.

Presenter(s):

Kelli Goodwin, Senior Manager, Maritime Operations

Mark Longridge, Capital Project Manager V, Waterfront Project Management

Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 10d into the record.

Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.

The presentation addressed:

• increasing vessel size;

• project location;

• deterioration of the facilities;

• proposed pier replacement;

• seismic code improvements;

• replacement of a collection of mobile buildings;

• mobile buildings energy efficient features;

• innovative new sanitary sewer connection system;

• sustainable transportation elements;

• increase in stormwater treatment area;

• creosote timber removal;

• project schedule and costs; and

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• remaining project risks.

Discussion ensued regarding:

• grant funding eligibility;

• reasons behind the increased total project estimate;

• market contingency;

• condition of the Pier not being delt with sooner;

• upgrades to infrastructure have been incrementally done;

• connection to the sewer system;

• tenant accommodations;

• pump out capacity and access for tugs;

• capacity of the piles and flexibility with the contract; and

• to be conscious of the net benefit of solar arrays.

The motion, made by Commissioner Mohamed, carried by the following vote:

In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)

Opposed: (0)

10e. Authorization for the Executive Director to Increase the Contract Value for the Existing

Service Contracts for Custodial Services at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport by

$54,300,000 for a New Total Cumulative value of $149,300,000; to Authorize the Executive

Director to Recompete and Execute Up to Two, Five-year Custodial Service Contracts;

to Add Waste Removal Services for the Airport Dining and Retail Tenants; and to Add

the Commission Public Health and Safety Initiative Service, Complimentary Hygiene

Products, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

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

Presenter(s):

Mike Tasker, Director, AV Maintenance and Financial Management

Jinah Kim, Senior Manager, AVM Custodial Services

Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 10e into the record.

Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.

The presentation addressed:

• project background and additional funding;

• custodial service improvement;

• quality assurance and custodial performance;

• restroom QR codes for service requests;

• airport service quality inspections;

• cleanest airport in North America 2022;

• hygiene product implementation; and

• airport dining and retail waste removal.

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Discussion ensued regarding:

• cleanliness of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport;

• optimal workforce conditions;

• the Commission initiative to make period products available to the public and to workers;

• budget shortfall in 2023; and

• custodial contract options.

The motion, made by Commissioner Hasegawa, carried by the following vote:

In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)

Opposed: (0)

10f. Authorization for the Executive Director to Advertise, Award, and Execute a Major Works

Construction Contract Utilizing a Project Labor Agreement to Enable Construction of a

Package of Improvements to the Fishermen’s Terminal Including the Renovation of the

Ship Supply Building into the Maritime Innovation Center and a Set of Public Space

Improvements to Fishermen’s Terminal for a Total Amount Requested of $27,415,415

and a Total Project Authorization of $32,600,000. (CIP#s C801084 and C801211)

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

Presenter(s):

Dave McFadden, Managing Director, Economic Development Division

Kyra Lise, Director of Real Estate Development and Economic Development

Kelly Purnell, Capital Project Manager IV, Waterfront Project Management

Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 10f into the record.

Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.

The presentation addressed:

• maritime industry challenges;

• MINc as an innovation driver;

• incubator and accelerator environments;

• design elements;

• commitment to the living building challenge standards;

• proposed building improvements;

• public space improvements;

• interpretive signage;

• development schedule;

• estimated project costs; and

• risk mitigation costs.

Discussion ensued regarding:

• preservation of the building footprint;

• site security;

• art piece selection;

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• extra funds in the art budget;

• community gathering space availability; and

• the impact of the construction on workers at Fisherman’s Terminal.

The motion, made by Commissioner Mohamed, carried by the following vote:

In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)

Opposed: (0)

11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS

11a. Q2 2023 Financial Performance Briefing.

Presentation document(s) included agenda memorandum, report, and presentation.

Presenter(s):

Dan Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Budget

Robert Giacopetti, AV Grants Program Manager

Kelly Zupan, Director, Seaport Finance & Budget

Michael Tong, Director, Corporate Budget

Deputy Clerk Payne read Item 11a into the record.

Executive Director Metruck introduced the item.

The presentation addressed:

• key highlights in the quarterly performance reporting;

• Aviation Division financial performance summary;

• Seaport performance summary;

• Maritime Division performance summary;

• Economic Development Division performance summary;

• Central Services performance summary;

• operating expenses highlights;

• Portwide financial performance summary;

• Portwide capital spending; and

• NWSA financial performance summary.

Discussion ensued regarding:

• other category in capital spending ;

• storm water revenue forecasting;

• World Trade Center building occupancy;

• requesting business highlights from central services be called out; and

• how do savings from project delays reflect in our year-to-year budgeting.

12. QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS

Commissioner Hasegawa spoke regarding a Labor Ad hoc Committee Order that she plans to bring

forward at the September 12, 2023, Commission Meeting.

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13. ADJOURNMENT

There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 3:58 p.m.

Prepared: Attest:

Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk Fred Felleman, Commission Secretary

Minutes approved: September 12, 2023