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APPROVED MINUTES
COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING
JULY 11, 2023
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a special meeting Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The meeting was
held at the Port of Seattle Headquarters Building Commission Chambers, located at 2711 Alaskan
Way, Seattle, Washington, and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Commissioners Calkins, Cho,
Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed were present.
1. CALL to ORDER
The meeting was convened at 10:00 a.m. by Commission President Cho.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110
The public meeting recessed into executive session to discuss four items regarding litigation/or
potential litigation/or legal risk, per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately 90 minutes, with the
intention of reconvening the public session at 12:00 p.m. Following the executive session, the public
meeting reconvened at 12:06 p.m. Commission President Cho led the flag salute.
3. APPROVAL of the AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented without objection.
In favor: Cho, Calkins, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
None.
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director Metruck previewed items on the day’s agenda and made general and meeting-
related announcements.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commission Strategic Advisor Erica Chung provided committee reports.
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StART Committee
The StART (SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) met on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, with
Sarah Cox, Director of Aviation Environmental Programs, chairing the meeting in place of Lance
Lyttle, who was unavailable. Two topics were the primary focus of the meeting. Warren Hendrickson,
Chair of the Commercial Aviation Coordinating Commission, also known as the CACC, which
concluded its work on June 30, 2023, shared what factors ultimately led to the change in the CACC’s
charge and the results of a concluding CACC membership survey that, among other results, stated
that members believed a yet-to-be determined greenfield site is the only way to meet the Puget
Sound’s impending air travel capacity demand. Also at the meeting, Eric Schinfeld, Federal
Government Relations Manager, provided a recap of the StART membership’s successful trip to
Washington DC in late April; StART’s planned joint letter in response to the FAA’s Noise Policy
Review process; and the latest on the FAA Reauthorization legislation. It was reported that four of
Port-cities’ seven identified noise and emission policy priorities are currently in the House and
Senate reauthorization bills and the Port will continue to urge timely passage of the legislation.
Audit Committee
Commissioner Mohamed convened the June Audit Committee meeting with Commissioner Cho and
Public Member Sarah Holmstrom on June 30, 2023. The Committee received an audit report from
Moss Adams for the 2022 Financial Statement Audit results. This was a clean audit and Moss Adams
recognized Port staff for their successful implementation of new accounting requirements for GASB
87, leases. The Committee also received an update on Open Issues; received an update on the
status of the 2023 Audit Plan; and heard reports for Audits regarding: Portwide Payroll Controls;
Social and Environmental Reporting; the T-117 Sites 23-25 Restoration Construction Project; and
Doug Fox Parking. The next Audit Committee meeting will be held in September.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was received from the following individual(s):
• The following person spoke regarding the function of government in the Seattle area and was
removed from the meeting room for violation of Council Rules of Procedure for delivering public
comment: Alex Tsimerman.
• The following people spoke regarding cruise operations and impacts on climate: Stacy Oaks;
Patrick McKee (written comments submitted); Jordan Van Voast; Iris Antman; and Peggy Printz.
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments supporting Agenda Item 10a, Order No. 2023-10,
were submitted by: Noemie Maxwell.
[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.]
8a. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of June 27, 2023 and Special Meetings of
June 28, 2023, and June 29, 2023.
8b. Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the Period June 1, 2023, through June 30,
2023, Including Accounts Payable Check Nos. 948659 through 949128 in the Amount
of $8,572,468.22; Accounts Payable ACH Nos. 055598 through 056498 in the Amount
of $75,785,075.19; Accounts Payable Wire Transfer Nos. 016080 through 016098 in the
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Amount of $10,751,579.56; Payroll Check Nos. 207268 through 207860 in the Amount
of $163,749.84; and Payroll ACH Nos. 1139914 through 1144445 in the Amount of
$14,843,118.45, for a Fund Total of $110,115,991.26.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8c. Monthly Notification of Prior Executive Director Delegation Actions June 2023.
Document(s) included an agenda memorandum (for information only.)
8d. (Number Not Used.)
8e. Authorization for the Executive Director to Construct the Remaining Wi Fi
Improvements Project Passenger Loading Bridge Installations at the North Satellite
of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and to Increase the Project’s Overall
Authorization by $4,685,000 which Includes a Budget Increase of $2,685,000, for a
Total Project Authorization of $19,126,000. (CIP# C800585)
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
8f. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute up to Six Indefinite Delivery,
Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Consulting Agreements for Services Related to
Construction Management Services Portwide, with a Cumulative Total Amount Not-
to-Exceed $30,000,000, and a 5-Year Ordering Period for Each Agreement.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8g. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Lease Termination and
Settlement Agreement with Duke’s Shilshole Bay Chowder House LLC.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8h. Order No. 2023-09: An Order of the Port of Seattle Commission Appointing a Public
Member to the Portwide Arts and Culture Board.
Request document(s) included an order.
8i. Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize Additional Construction
Funding in the Amount of $350,000 to Replenish Project Contingencies for the Harbor
Island Marina Dock E-Float and North Pier Improvements Project, for a Total Project
Authorization of $5,350,000. (CIP# C800678)
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
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The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8e, 8f, 8g, 8h, and 8i carried by
the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
10. NEW BUSINESS
10a. Order No. 2023-10: An Order of the Port of Seattle Commission to Adopt Principles to
Guide Development of Port of Seattle’s Environmental Land Stewardship Efforts Around
Trees, Forest, and Other Habitat.
Request document(s) included an order and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Erica Chung, Commission Office Strategic Advisor, Commission Office
Chipper Maney, Environmental Programs Manager, AV Environmental Programs Group
Aaron Pritchard, Chief of Staff, Commission Office
Clerk Hart read Item 10a into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed land stewardship principles; strategies; and benefits.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• tree retention requirements in other jurisdictions;
• the replacement standard for airport property at 4:1 with the ability to exceed minimum
requirements;
• addressing land stewardship as a greater eco-system habitat and expanding and connecting
contiguous habitats;
• the Order – providing clear guidance and intentions in an actionable way; and
• bringing a policy directive forward in the future regarding land stewardship.
The motion, made by Commissioner Hasegawa, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11a. Maritime Blue Annual Report.
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Dave McFadden, Managing Director, Economic Development Division
Joshua Berger, Maritime Blue CEO
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Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 11a into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item.
The presentation addressed:
• an update from Maritime Blue regarding the status of ‘Building a Blue Economy;”
• strategic focus and leadership in the Blue Economy;
• impactful programs to accelerate the Blue Economy;
• supporting entrepreneurs and startups in maritime, ocean, and related sectors building the Blue
Economy;
• Blue Ventures Programs;
• the Blue Innovation Fund;
• members and member services provided;
• the Maritime Innovation Center;
• coming together through strategic initiatives and joint innovation projects to collaborate and
implement key demonstration projects to accelerate ocean health and the Blue Economy;
• collaboration with the Quiet Sound organization;
• Blue Wind – vision, objectives, and structure;
• fostering an equitable and diverse 21
st
century workforce through career connected learning and
employer driven engagement;
• Blue Operations – creating a world-class cluster through a sustainable organization rooted in
values of equity and resilience and
• Maritime Blue partners.
Members of the Commission and staff discussed:
• if there are grant opportunities for the organization;
• tracking graduates from Maritime Blue programs to ensure later career placement;
• return on investment;
• Governor Inslee’s new goal for offshore wind in Washington State and activating the supply
chain; and
• growth of Maritime Blue over the past five years of operations.
Members of the Commission thanked Mr. Berger and Maritime Blue for their annual report.
11b. Equitable Spending and Accountability Project Briefing.
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Bookda Gheisar, Senior Director, Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Dan Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Budget
Michael Tong, Director, Corporate Budget, Finance and Budget
Commission Clerk Michelle Hart read Item 11b into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item.
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The presentation addressed:
• commitment to equity in applying an equity framework to the Port’s budget allows the Port to
target strategies and invest where the needs are greatest, in employees and in community
partnerships;
• elements of the equity policy directive;
• equity spending recommendations;
• defining equity spending;
• spending criteria;
• methodology used for initial analysis and establishing a baseline using the past four years of
spending data;
• summary of equity spending;
• next steps and piloting the Equitable Spending and Accountability Project; and
• integration with the 2024 budget process.
Members of the Commission and staff discussed:
• being thoughtful in how we are spending;
• investments in equity;
• using small businesses to support change;
• remaining agile in development and implementation of the program in a changing regulatory
environment;
• the developed tool, which takes into consideration race and gender in equity spending;
• developing more comprehensive year-end reporting by integrating the data;
• being able to ascertain in the operation of our gateways where the benefit accrues; and
• exceeding one percent in equity spending in our current work.
12. QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS
Commission Vice-President Hasegawa spoke regarding legislation impacting entry to college based
on ethnicity and separately, recognized, Abiel Woldu, Graduate Intern in the Legal Department.
Commission President Cho spoke regarding the recently attended Marine Environment Protection
Committee (MEPC) 80
th
session held at IMO headquarters in London July 3 – 7, 2023. He noted the
importance of the Port considering the adoption of an International Priority Agenda.
Commission Secretary Felleman acknowledged the work on industrial lands policy being taken up
next week by the City and having a working waterfront.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There was no further regular business and the meeting adjourned at 2:40 p.m.
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Prepared: Attest:
Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk Fred Felleman, Commission Secretary
Minutes approved: July 25, 2023
