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

February 13, 2024

To be held virtually via MS Teams and in person at the Port of Seattle Headquarters

Building – Commission Chambers, Pier 69, 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle WA. You

may view the full meeting live at meetings.portseattle.org. To listen live, call in at

+1 (425) 660-9954 or (833) 209-2690 and Conference ID 900 852 065#

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. Proclamation in Recognition of the ‘Boldt Decision’ Federal Landmark Ruling Affirming Tribal’s Sovereignty

Rights of Fishing in Washington State. (proclamation enclosed)

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

During the regular order of business, those wishing to provide public comment (in accordance with the

Commission’s bylaws) on Commission agenda items or on topics related to the conduct of Port business will

have the opportunity to:

1) 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.

2) 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 agenda item or topic related to the

conduct of Port business you wish to speak to by 9:00 a.m. PT on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. (Please be

advised that public comment is limited to agenda items and topics related to the conduct of Port business

only.) You will then be provided with instructions and a link to join the Teams meeting.

3) Deliver public comment in person by signing up to speak on your arrival to the physical meeting

location: To take advantage of this option, please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of any regular

meeting to sign-up on the public comment sheet available at the entrance to the meeting room to speak on

agenda items and topics related to the conduct of Port business.

For additional information, please contact commission-public-records@portseattle.org.

PRELIMINARY AGENDA – Port of Seattle Commission Regular Meeting of February 13, 2024 Page 2 of 3

Commissioners: Ryan Calkins ■ Sam Cho ■ Fred Felleman ■ Toshiko Hasegawa ■ Hamdi Mohamed 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 (consent agenda items are adopted by one motion without discussion)

8a. Approval of Minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 23, 2024. (no enclosure)

8b. Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the Period January 1, 2024, through January 31, 2024, Including

Accounts Payable Check Nos. 951695 through 952114 in the Amount of $12,421,331.89 Accounts Payable

ACH Nos. 062391 through 063490 in the Amount of $62,451,681.93; Accounts Payable Wire Transfer Nos.

016216 through 016246 in the Amount of $15,962,059.71; Payroll Check Nos. 210787 through 211164 in the

Amount of $107,636.72; and Payroll ACH Nos. 1174981 through 1179747 in the Amount of $15,384,526.63

for a Fund Total of $106,327,236.88. (memo enclosed)

8c. Monthly Notification of Prior Executive Director Delegation Actions January 2024.

(memo enclosed – No action, for information only)

8d. Commission Approval of International Travel Requests for Known Travel in the First Quarter of 2024. 

(memo enclosed)

8e. Commission Adoption of the 2024 Local and Regional Government Policy Priorities.

(memo and presentation enclosed)

8f. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute up to Three Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity

Consultant Agreements for Services Related to Construction Testing and Special Inspection Services for

Projects at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and Seaport Locations, with a Cumulated Total Amount

Not-to-Exceed $6,000,000. (memo enclosed)

8g. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a New Collective Bargaining Agreement Between the Port

of Seattle and PROTEC17, Representing Airport Duty Managers at the Port of Seattle Covering the Period

from May 21, 2022, through May 20, 2025. (memo and agreement enclosed)

8h. Authorization for the Executive Director to Approve Construction Costs in the Amount of $4,500,000 for the

T91 Domestic Waterline Renewal Project and to Use Port Crews to Perform the Work Over an Eight-Year

Period, for a Total Project Cost of $4,750,000. (CIP #C801243) (memo and presentation enclosed)

8i. Commission Authorization of the 2024/25 Tourism Marketing Grant Program and Authorization for the

Executive Director to Approve Execution for All Related Contract Agreements for the 2024/25 Selected

Tourism Marketing Support Program Recipients in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $600,000.

(memo and presentation enclosed)

8j. Authorization for the Executive Director to Take All Steps Necessary, Including the Execution of All Contracts,

Including Public Works, Alternative Public Work Procedures in Accordance with RCW 39.10, Goods and

PRELIMINARY AGENDA – Port of Seattle Commission Regular Meeting of February 13, 2024 Page 3 of 3

Commissioners: Ryan Calkins ■ Sam Cho ■ Fred Felleman ■ Toshiko Hasegawa ■ Hamdi Mohamed 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

Services Personal Services, Professional Services, Other Consulting Services, and Any Other Types of

Contracts or Agreements to Complete the Automated Screening Lanes Checkpoint Conversion Project in the

Amount of $12,000,000, for a Total Estimated Project Cost of $12,250,000. (CIP #C801420)

(memo enclosed)

10. NEW BUSINESS

10a. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute Contract Agreements and to Implement the 2024

Economic Development Partnership Program with King County Cities in an Amount Not-to-Exceed

$900,000, Including Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute Contracts Using Unutilized

Program Funding to Advance Regional Initiatives to Further Equitable and Small Business Recovery.

(memo and presentation enclosed)

10b. Order No. 2024-04: An Order Setting a Timeline for the Completion of the Assessment of Prior Sound

Insulated Properties; Creating a Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement Pilot Program; and Setting

Equity Guidelines for this Program. (order enclosed)

10c. Authorization to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Puget Sound Partnership Enabling the Port

to Receive State Funding to Support the Purchase of Equipment to Monitor Juvenile Salmonid Utilization

of Duwamish River People’s Park and Shoreline Habitat in the Amount of $115,000.

(memo, agreement, and presentation enclosed)

10d. (Number Not Used.)

10e. Authorization for the Executive Director to Approve Additional Funding in the Amount of $22,000,000 for

Construction of the Terminal 91 Berth 6 and 8 Redevelopment and to Award and Execute a Contract with

the Lowest Responsible Bidder, for a Total Estimated Project Cost of $98,000,000. (CIP# C102475 and

C801350) (memo and presentation enclosed)

11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS

11a. 2024 International Policy Priorities Briefing. (memo and presentation enclosed)

11b. 2023 Internal Audit Annual Report. (memo and presentation enclosed)

11c. 2023 Committee Review and 2024 Committee Work Plans Briefing. (memo and presentation enclosed)

12. QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS

13. ADJOURNMENT