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APPROVED MINUTES
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
May 28, 2024
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, May 28, 2024. The meeting was
held at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Conference Center located at: 17801 International
Blvd, Mezzanine Level, 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 10:32 a.m. by Commission President Hamdi Mohamed.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110
The public meeting recessed into executive session to discuss
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two items regarding
litigation/potential litigation/legal risk per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) for approximately 60 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 Mohamed led the flag salute.
3. APPROVAL of the AGENDA
The agenda was approved as amended, with Agenda Item 8d removed from the Consent Agenda to
be discussed separately, without objection.
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
4a. A Proclamation Commemorating May as Asian American and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Heritage Month.
Requested document(s) included a proclamation.
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A second item was added to the Executive Session by Commission President Hamdi Mohamed
in open session and the Executive Session was extended thirty-five additional minutes.
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Presenter(s):
Erica Chung, Commission Strategic Advisor, Commission Office
Keoki Lau, Security Access Specialist and Native Hawaiian – HAPI ERG
Khan Thavongsack, Lead Total Rewards Specialist and Laotian American – HAPI ERG
Christian Santos, Payroll Ops & Systems Analyst and Filipino American – HAPI ERG
Will Tran, Building Inspector/Plan Examiner and Chinese Vietnamese American – HAPI ERG
Clerk Hart read Item 4a into the record.
Deputy Executive Director Karen Goon introduced the item and presenters.
Port employees and members of the Port’s HAPI Employee Resource Group read the proclamation
into the record.
Members of the Commission thanked the members of the HAPI Employee Resource Group for their
representation and reading of the proclamation; spoke regarding the history and importance of Asian
American and Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander Heritage Month; and spoke to the importance of
continued recognition in order to solidify institutional change and to lift each other up.
The motion, made by Commissioner Hasegawa, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Deputy Executive Director Goon previewed items on the day’s agenda and made general and
meeting-related announcements.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Waterfront and Industrial Lands Committee
Commissioners Felleman and Calkins convened the Waterfront and Industrial Lands Committee
meeting on May 21, 2024, with three items for briefing and discussion: an update on WOSCA; a
briefing of the forthcoming Future Lines of Business Study, and an update on the Real Estate
Strategic Plan.
Portwide Arts and Culture Board
The Portwide Arts and Culture Board met on May 21, 2024, with Commissioner Felleman in
attendance. The Board received briefings on two potential new Maritime art installation projects: at
Pier 66 to beautify new equipment necessary for shore power at the pier; and potential art
installations at Fisherman’s Terminal. The Board also received status updates on the redesign of
the Ralph Helmich piece and updates on the current projects at Check Point 1.
Highline Forum
The Highline Forum met on May 22, 2024, with Commissioner Felleman chairing the meeting and
Community Co-chair Des Moines Councilmember Mahoney attending. The Forum received updates
from the host City of Tukwila Administrator Marty Wine on changes in city leadership and within the
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community, and the city’s efforts to address the needs of asylum seekers. Highline Forum members
also received a briefing regarding the StART 2023 Annual Report from Port Community Engagement
Manager Marco Milanese and Government Relations Director Nate Caminos. Most notably shared
was the success of the StART-led advocacy for federal policy issues included in the 2023 FAA
Reauthorization bill signed into law on May 16, 2024. An update on the Part 150 Noise Study was
also provided by Port Aviation Noise Programs Manager Tom Fagerstrom. The Part 150 Noise and
Land Use Compatibility Study will evaluate noise using an FAA-required model, which will determine
the noise footprint around SEA Airport. An update of the Sound Insulation Repair and Replacement
Pilot Program was given by Senior Manager of Aviation Noise Programs, Ryan McMullan. It was
noted that postcards in multiple languages have been sent out alerting homeowners to surveys that
they will receive after June 3, 2024. The Highline Forum also received an overview of Sustainable
Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Project (NTP) Environmental Review process by Port
Aviation Senior Environmental Program Manager Steve Rybolt. The draft National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) Environmental Assessment is still expected to be released in fourth quarter of this
year; at which time the public will have an opportunity to comment.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
• The following person spoke regarding Agenda Item 8d, regarding amendments to the
salaries and benefits policy directive for non-represented employees: Marie Bell.
• The following people spoke regarding healthcare for airport workers: Genet Abebe and
Karyn Baibeiants of SEIU6/G2.
• The following people spoke regarding port badge access, first amendment rights to
assemble for union representatives and employees: Katie Garrow; Diana Noinola;
Michelle Fellhauer; Dominick Ojeda; Stefan Moritz; Paula Isla McGill; Nicole Grant;
Shannon Sanchez; Jimi Limric; Melinda George Henderson; and Brandon Johnson.
• The following people spoke regarding the previous Commission Order related to the next
five years of the taxi driver program with the Port regarding a dispute resolution process and
taxi marketing and asked for additional Commission support in working through remaining
issues: Joshua Welter; Worku Belayneh; and Haybe Jamaac.
• The following person spoke regarding the Port’s Sound Insulation Package Program and
postcards recently sent out to some homeowners regarding their previously installed
package: JC Harris, sea-tacnoise.info.
• In lieu of spoken comment, the following people submitted written comments regarding the
Port’s Sound Insulation Package Program and postcards sent by the Port to owners of failed
sound insulation packages: Denise Utley, Linda Boynton, and Johnny Samra.
• In lieu of spoken comment, the following person submitted written comments regarding the
cruise industry, asking the Port to immediately reduce environmental impacts caused by the
industry: Patrick McKee.
[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 May 14, 2024.
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8b. Authorization for the Executive Director to authorize an additional $500,000 for a total
of $5,600,000 to support the Port Construction Services (PCS) Facility Improvement
Project. (CIP# C801359).
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
8c. Authorization for the Executive Director to Advertise and Execute a Major Public
Works Construction Contract for the Completion of Corrosion Protection Projects at
Bell Harbor Marina and Pier 66 in the Amount of $5,900,000, for a Total Estimated
Project Cost of $7,095,000. (CIP#s C800539 and C800517)
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
8d
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. Adoption of Resolution No. 3823: A Resolution Amending the Policy Directive for
Salaries and Benefits for Employees Not Covered by a Collective Bargaining
Agreement Established by Resolution No. 3820 and Providing an Effective Date for
All Amendments as of June 1, 2024.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, resolution, exhibit A, attachment A,
attachment B, 2023 pay ranges, and presentation.
8e. Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize Design and Prepare
Construction Bid Documents; to Advertise, Award, and Execute a Major Works
Construction Contract; to Execute Related Project Change Orders, Amendments,
Work Authorizations, Purchases, Contracts, and Take Other Actions Necessary to
Support and Deliver the Electric Vehicle (EV) Chargers for the Aviation Fleet Project
Within the Approved Budget; and to Authorize Use of Port of Seattle Crews and Small
and Major Works On-call Contracts to Support the Design and Construction Activities,
in the Amount Requested of $2,698,000 and a Total Estimated Project Cost of
$2,947,000. (CIP# C801232)
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
8f. Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize Enabling Construction Work for
the Primary Fire Station Project and to Procure Long Lead Items, in the Amount
Requested of $6,700,000, for a Total Authorized Budget of $14,000,000 and a
Remaining Budget to be Authorized in the Amount of $15,922,000, for a Total Project
Budget of $29,922,000. (CIP# C801256).
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
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Agenda Item 8d was removed from the Consent Agenda and addressed separately below.
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8g. Commission Determination that a Competitive Process is Not Appropriate or Cost
Effective Consistent with Revised Code of Washington 53.19.020(5) and Authorizing
the Port to Specify Three Nonprofit Partners – Maritime Blue, the American Bureau of
Shipping, and RMI as Sub-Awardees for Approximately $1,060,000 of a $3,000,000 U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency Clean Ports Program Climate and Air Quality
Planning Competition Grant Application; and to Execute any Resulting Service
Agreements with Those Three Nonprofit Partners to Achieve the Grant Requirements
if Funding is Awarded.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8h. Authorization for the Executive Director to Increase Funding and Execute all
Necessary Activities for the International Arrivals Facility Project at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport by $14,000,000, for a New Total of $1,010,645,000, and to Execute
a Settlement Agreement to Partially Resolve Pending Litigation. (CIP#s C800583,
C800781, C800836).
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8e, 8f, 8g, and 8h carried by the
following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
8d. Adoption of Resolution No. 3823: A Resolution Amending the Policy Directive for
Salaries and Benefits for Employees Not Covered by a Collective Bargaining
Agreement Established by Resolution No. 3820 and Providing an Effective Date for
All Amendments as of June 1, 2024.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, resolution, exhibit A, attachment A,
attachment B, 2023 pay ranges, and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Kecia Reichstein, Director, Total Rewards, Human Resources
Clerk Hart read Item 8d into the record.
Deputy Executive Director Goon introduced the item and presenters.
Commission President Mohamed spoke to questions received from Port employees and questions
Commissioners have related to this item.
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The main motion was made by Commissioner Hasegawa, to adopt Resolution No. 3823.
A motion to postpone Resolution No. 3823 to a time certain of June 11, 2024, made by
Commissioner Hasegawa, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
Commission President Mohamed noted that the item would be back before the Commission at the
June 11, 2024, meeting.
10. NEW BUSINESS
10a. Introduction of Resolution No. 3824: A Resolution to Determine 500 Mitigation Credits
from the Port’s Terminal 117 (T117) Mitigation Bank Site Are Surplus in Accordance with
RCW 53.08.090 and EX-30; and to Authorize the Executive Director to Enter into a
Purchase and Sale Agreement to Sell Those Credits at Fair Market Value.
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum, agreement, resolution, and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Sarah Ogier, Director, Maritime Environment and Sustainability
Jon Sloan, Senior Manager, Environmental Programs
Kathleen Hurley, Senior Environmental Program Manager
Clerk Hart read Item 10a into the record.
Deputy Executive Director Goon introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• the request for the Commission to determine 500 mitigation credits from the Port’s Mitigation
Bank site are surplus in accordance with RCW 53.08.090 and Port Policy EX-30 and to
authorize the Executive Director to execute a purchase and sale agreement to sell the
surplus credits at fair market value;
• the mitigation bank site;
• timeline for the potential first sale of credits;
• saleable mitigation bank credits from the site; and
• benefits of using the bank credits.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• the Port of Seattle being the first port to sell these credits;
• using credits to support restoration needs;
• this being a conservation financing mechanism;
• preserving ecological integrity;
• using the banked credits instead of the tax levy to address restoration and generation of
additional habitat;
• other sites on the horizon; and
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• the frequency of monitoring clean-up sites.
The motion, made by Commissioner Cho, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
10b. Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize the Preparation of Construction Bid
Documents; to Advertise, Award, and Execute a Major Public Works Construction
Contract for the Food and Beverage Introductory Kiosk Project in the Amount of
$5,850,000, and a Total Estimated Project Cost of $7,050,000. (CIP# C801111)
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
10c. Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize the Preparation of
Construction Bid Documents; to Advertise, Award, and Execute a Major Public
Works Construction Contract for the Food and Beverage Introductory Kiosk
Project in the Amount of $5,850,000, and a Total Estimated Project Cost of
$7,050,000. (CIP# C801111)
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Kyra Lise, Director, Real Estate Development and Planning Administration
Kelly Purnell, Capital Project Manager IV, Waterfront Project Management
Tommy Gregory, Senior Art Program Manager, Aviation Director’s Office
Clerk Hart read Items 10b and 10c into the record.
Deputy Executive Director Goon introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• the purpose of the briefing – to provide Commission with an update on the Fisherman’s
Terminal Site Improvements project new interpretive signage content;
• Fisherman’s Terminal site improvements;
• Fisherman’s Terminal interpretive plan;
• a previous study done to inventory existing signage and make recommendations for new
signage;
• developing historical content for signage;
• internal and external stakeholder engagement;
• native engagement and key feedback from tribal partners; and
• signage themes and locations.
Discussion ensued regarding signage context and how to advertise maritime industry jobs.
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The motion, made by Commissioner Hasegawa, to approve Agenda Item 10c, carried by the
following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
There were no presentations or staff reports provided.
12. QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS
Commissioner Cho introduced Walker Britton, a high school student graduating in two weeks and
shadowing Commissioner Cho for his senior project due to his interest in politics.
Commissioner Calkins spoke regarding the commemoration of Memorial Day and our children
learning about our nation’s history.
Commissioner Hasegawa participated in a press conference last week with Governor Inslee and
others to raise awareness about the public funds we’ve received to fund some of our big
transformative projects like Terminal 5 and the importance of supporting the Climate Commitment
Act.
Commissioner Felleman spoke regarding agenda item 10c and the artist selected, noting that the art
is beautiful. He also spoke regarding maintaining art and the phenomenal art program portwide.
13. ADJOURNMENT
There was no further business and the meeting adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Prepared: Attest:
Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk
Ryan Calkins, Commission Secretary
Minutes approved: June 11, 2024
