Template revised January 10, 2019.

COMMISSION

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

Item No.

11b

BRIEFING ITEM

Date of Meeting

January 23, 2024

DATE: January 17, 2024

TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director

FROM: Sabrina Bolieu, Regional Government Relations Manager, External Relations

Dave Kaplan, Local Government Relations Manager, External Relations

Melissa Parks, Government Relations Policy Analyst, External Relations

Samantha St. John, East King County Community and Government Relations Manager,

External Relations

Nate Caminos, Government Relations Director, External Relations

SUBJECT: Briefing 2024 Local, Regional and Community Engagement Policy Priorities

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Port of Seattle government relations staff worked with Commissioners, executive team

members, internal subject matter experts, and external stakeholders to develop local, regional

and community engagement policy priorities and partnerships to guide Port advocacy efforts to

fulfill our mission 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.

Throughout 2023, staff worked to execute the 2023 regional and local policy priorities. Progress

was made on many of the priorities, and current and future priorities will continue to be pursued

over the next several years.

For 2024, the Local and Regional Policy Priorities are organized under the Century Agenda Goals

and Objectives. The Century Agenda is the directional compass for the Port of Seattle that was

introduced in 2012 and updated in 2017 and again in 2020.

These priorities are accomplished through the development of relationships with local

jurisdictions and regional organizations, by both staff and elected officials, resulting in the

partnerships necessary to successfully accomplish the Port’s goals. Regional engagement through

the Puget Sound Regional Council, the Sound Cities Association, and others are a necessity to

build these relationships.

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Meeting Date: January 23, 2024

Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).

2024 LOCAL AND REGIONAL POLICY PRIORITIES

Port of Seattle Century Agenda Goals

Goal 1: Position the Puget Sound as a premier international logistics hub

Objective 1: Meet the Puget Sound region’s international trade and cargo needs in an efficient

and sustainable manner.

• Support the T-5 Phase 2 Agreements and opening in 2024

• Continue support of ongoing T-46 Tenancy discussions and the future

WOSCA site

• Support freight improvements and the efficiency of the heavy haul

network

• Advocate for overnight truck parking and electrification in Seattle and

across the region, including a full truck stop and weigh station in North Bend

Objective 2: Support the continued success and competitiveness of the NWSA.

• Support alignment of goals with the Northwest Seaport Alliance

• Continue assurance of no net loss of Industrial Lands

• Expand ownership along the waterfront

Goal 2: Advance this Region as a Leading Tourism Destination and Business Gateway

Objective 3: Continuously improve the operational efficiency and customer experience at SEA.

Objective 4: Strengthen the competitiveness of SEA in the regional and global markets.

• Continue to educate the local communities in advance of the release of the

SAMP NTP draft environmental reviews in Q4 2024, and about their

opportunities to engage

• Collaborate with tourism partners to promote responsible tourism that

promotes our natural assets while minimizing cultural and ecological impacts

• Promote key initiatives that connect tourists to special events and

offerings throughout the region (including Eastside events like the Bellevue

Bellhop program, Woodinville wine, and the waterfront shuttle)

• Work with local and regional partners to build infrastructure and plan for

service delivery in advance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup including

improvements at SEA and the Elliot Bay Connections effort

• Promote eco-tourism, including responsible outdoor recreation

Objective 5: Meet the region’s air transportation needs by delivering vital facilities and

infrastructure in a sustainable and cost-effective manner.

Goal 3: Responsibly Invest in the Economic Growth of the Region and all its Communities

Objective 6: Increase career and business opportunities for local communities in all port-related

industries.

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Meeting Date: January 23, 2024

Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).

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Support equitable and inclusive programs to support small businesses like

the Small Business Export Accelerator and the Community Business

Connector Initiative

• Advocate for Youth Maritime Workforce Development, CORE plus, and the

Seattle Maritime Academy

• Expand Green Job opportunities and retraining of existing skilled workers

to Green Jobs

• Explore land acquisition, to expand industrial lands

Objective 7: Advance maritime industries through innovation, strategic investment and capable

management of Port facilities.

• Explore the Port’s involvement and use of Port facilities for alternative

fuels, including hydrogen production, storage and distribution

• Explore the use of Port resources to support the offshore wind supply

chain.

• Promote development and support for the Maritime Innovation Center

• Develop Terminal 106, and Terminal 91 to support industrial warehousing

and manufacturing

Objective 8: Expand the economic, cultural and community benefits of Cruise Operations while

preserving industrial lands.

• Support the development of a Green Corridor for cruise

• Continue to explore expanding opportunities for local and diverse

businesses in supplying goods and services to the cruise industry

Goal 4: Be the Greenest and Most Energy-Efficient Port in North America

Objective 9: Meet all increased energy needs through conservation and renewable sources.

Objective 10: Meet or exceed agency requirements for stormwater leaving Port-owned or

operated facilities.

Objective 11: Reduce air pollutants and carbon emissions.

• Support the development of a Green Corridor for Cruise

• Advance waterfront electrification efforts, such as shore power at Pier

• Foster the Clean Truck Collaborative Program led by the NWSA

• Continue to further the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels for

use at SEA

• Support the kelp research and restoration efforts with the Seattle

Aquarium.

• Support decarbonization of shipping

• Initiate implementation of the Port’s Environmental Land Stewardship

strategies

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Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).

Objective 12: Restore, create, and enhance 40 additional acres of habitat in the Green/Duwamish

habitat.

• Continue to steward Maritime Parks, especially those in the Duwamish to

support port values and better serve near port communities

• Meet our obligations for Duwamish Vision 2050, cleanup of the East

Waterway

Goal 5: Become a Model for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Objective 13: Increase utilization of WMBE and DBE firms and eliminate disparity of access to

opportunities.

• Further WMBE and Diversity in Contracting

• Implement Portgen Minority Business Accelerator

• Support next steps and explore partnerships in the development of a South

King County International Public Market with a final report ready in Spring

2024

Objective 14: Ensure that all internal and external programs, structures and practices provide

equitable opportunities for all.

• Meet regularly with Tribal leaders and affiliated organizations in the state

and region to build, strengthen and sustain the government-to-government

and community-to-community relationships with the Port of Seattle

• Implementing the work plans as developed in the Muckleshoot and

Suquamish Tribes MOA’s

• Further discussions and negotiations with Native American tribal

governments or tribal governments’ supported entities, such as the Northwest

Indian Fish Commission, in hopes of creating mutually beneficial agreements

and partnerships between the port and those tribal governments

• Continue to hold interjurisdictional meetings with the Beacon Hill,

Georgetown, and South Park communities and the advancement of the South

Seattle Roundtable series

• The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion will lead internal efforts and

provide technical support to Port divisions and departments in order to

advance the Port’s Century Agenda via equity best practices and

environmental justice principles

• Support and promote the Duwamish Valley Community Equity Program

and the South King County Community Impact Fund grant programs

• Include anti-human trafficking efforts and promote access to services for

human trafficking survivors

• Begin equitable community engagement in advance of the Part 150 noise

study, including outreach to owners and initiation of inspections for “failed

packages” by Q3 2024

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Meeting Date: January 23, 2024

Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).

Objective 15: Advance regional workforce development in port-related industries to provide

equitable access to quality careers.

• Support the Tribal Engagement Internship Program

• Expand Green Jobs strategies in Port sectors, support regional

coordination efforts (i.e., inter-governmental, public-private partnerships) for

green jobs workforce development

• Support career connected learning programs and education institutions

(Seattle Maritime Academy, Maritime High School, Career and Technical

Education (CTE) programs)

• Advocate and explore opportunities to expand the provision of childcare,

to the benefit of Port and airport employees

• Continue to support equitable access for BIPOC communities and women

into quality jobs in port sectors with investments in outreach training,

retention, navigation

• Support stronger collaboration with regional agencies, the regional

workforce development boards, and USDOT

• Develop stronger industry relations to ensure effective placement of youth

and adults into “in-demand” jobs

• Lead conversations with public agencies and employers on developing best

practices for respectful work sites to support retention of historically

underrepresented workers in Port-related industries

Goal 6: Be a Highly Effective Public Agency

Objective 16: Advance the Port's dedication to employee engagement, safety, innovation, and

financial stewardship.

Objective 17: Foster an environment of transparency, accountability, respect, leadership, and

fairness to give Port staff the tools to be exceptional public servants.

Objective 18: Partner and engage with external stakeholders to build healthy, safe and equitable

communities.

• Engage with local and regional partners and identify opportunities for

collaboration on how to replace infrastructure, in transitioning away from

fossil fuels

• Continue to advocate for regulatory approval and transition to PFAS-free

fire-fighting foams

• Engage with the community and local and regional partners regarding the

future of North SeaTac Park

• Develop the Port’s environmental justice principles with internal and

external stakeholders to further environmental justice goals and ensure

meaningful community engagement for healthier communities

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Meeting Date: January 23, 2024

Template revised June 27, 2019 (Diversity in Contracting).

Objective 19: Set the standard for high-quality, cost-effective, and timely delivery of capital

programs

• Encourage the optimized use of SEA Pre-Conditioned Air Systems

• Explore partnerships for SEA Bike and Pedestrian Commuter

Improvements

• Continue the work of the Sound Insulation program to meet the 2026 goal

• Promote awareness of Upgrade SEA projects

ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING

(1) Presentation slides

PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS

January 10, 2023 – The Commission approved amended 2023 Local and Regional Policy

Priorities.

December 13, 2022 – The Commission was briefed on 2023 Local and Regional Policy

Priorities

March 8, 2022 – The Commission approved the 2022 Local and Regional Policy Priorities

February 8, 2022 – The Commission was briefed on 2022 Local and Regional Policy Priorities

January 26, 2021 – The Commission approved the 2021 Local and Regional Policy Priorities.

January 12, 2021 – The Commission was briefed on 2021 Local and Regional Policy Priorities

February 25, 2020 – The Commission approved the 2020 Local and Regional Policy Priorities

February 11, 2020 – The Commission was briefed on 2020 Local and Regional Priorities.

January 22, 2019 – The Commission approved 2019 Local and Regional Policy Priorities.

January 8, 2019 – The Commission was briefed on 2019 Local and Regional Policy Priorities.

February 27, 2018 – The Commission approved 2018 Local and Regional Policy Priorities.

February 13, 2018 – The Commission was briefed on 2018 Local and Regional Priorities