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APPROVED MINUTES
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
August 13, 2024
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, August 13, 2024. 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. Commissioner Calkins was
absent and excused from attendance.
1. CALL to ORDER
The meeting was convened at 12:07 p.m. by Commission Vice-President Toshiko Hasegawa.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110
No executive session was held.
3. APPROVAL of the AGENDA
The agenda was approved as presented without objection.
4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY
There were no Special Orders of the Day presented.
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Executive Director Metruck previewed items on the day’s agenda and made general and meeting-
related announcements.
Executive Director Metruck and Members of the Commission recognized Director of Maritime
Operations and Security, Kenny Lyles his upcoming retirement; acknowledged his contributions to
the organization; and thanked him for his years of service to the Port of Seattle.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commission Strategic Advisor Erica Chung provided committee reports.
Highline Forum
P.O. Box 1209
Seattle, Washington 98111
www.portseattle.org
206.787.3000
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The Highline Forum met with Community Co-Chair Des Moines Councilmember Mahoney presiding
and with Port Co-Chair Commissioner Felleman attending on July 24, 2024. The Forum received an
update by the meeting host, Highline College Vice President Institutional Advancement,
Josh Gerstman, on student educational achievement and the many student events and
engagements to connect with the broader South King County community. A workforce development
presentation highlighting programs and opportunities in the Highline area was provided. Common
elements included providing basic support for those students embarking on an educational path
leading to certifications, apprenticeships, or degrees. There was interest in holding a workshop
outside of the Forum for free-flowing discussions regarding workforce development and how best to
share what is available more broadly. The Forum also received an update from Aviation Managing
Director Lance Lyttle on the June 28, 2024, StART meeting where two items were highlighted. The
first was the presentation by Washington State Department of Transportation’s Aviation Division
Director, Ann Richart, on the work of the Commercial Aviation Working Group (CAWG). The second
was on the Part 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study currently underway. StART members
recommended a proposal to add language to SEA airport’s Master Record for pilots encouraging the
use of single-engine taxiing to help reduce noise and emissions. Highline Forum members concurred
with StART’s recommendation to include the single-engine taxiing language to the airport’s Master
Record.
Portwide Arts and Culture Board
The Portwide Arts and Culture Board met on July 31, 2024, with Commissioner Felleman in
attendance. The Board received an update on the status of securing a public art consultant to assist
the Maritime and Economic Development Department to inventory and maintain the collection. The
Board was then briefed on the Ortis Art donation by a public member. Board members all praised
the beautiful art and discussed the need to update the Port’s guidelines on public art donations. The
Board also discussed the Digital Employee Art Showcase that is being considered. Staff then shared
the many art pieces that are marked for deaccession, and the Board agreed and recommended the
deaccession items for Commission Action. Staff also provided status updates of various art projects
currently underway at Checkpoint 1; SCE; and North Main Terminal.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
• The following people spoke regarding political views: Alex Tsimerman;
• The following children and adults from Climate Action Families and Seattle Cruise Control spoke
regarding harm caused to the climate and sea life from cruise ships: Bianca; Kishon; Sinaya;
Adele; Ayama; Treyvon; Iris Antman; Grace Stahre; Stacy Oaks; Andrea O’Ferrall, Wade Phillips,
and Rick Harlan. (Written comments submitted by Rick Harlan and then Children’s drawings for
Climate Action Families)
• The following person from WA Physicians for Social Responsibility spoke regarding harm caused
by cruise sailings: Annemarie Dooley.
• The following person spoke regarding enforcement of Commission public comment rules:
Joe Kunzler (written comments submitted).
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments regarding a request for the Port to reduce the
number of cruise sailings; for the Port to lobby the Washington State Legislature to expand the
mission of Washington Ports to include stewardship; to support the proposed U.S. Clean
Shipping Act; to reject false solutions; to approach discussions, goals, studies, etc related to the
cruise sector in an honest and unbiased way; and to work in collaboration to support regional
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solutions that could reduce harm immediately were submitted by: Margaret Berger and
Gabby Connors.
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments asking the Commission to pay close attention to
the youth public testimony at the August 13th Commission meeting, noting that the Commission’s
response could make a big difference in youth lives; protect their future; and that the Port can
curtail cruise sailings to help save air, water, and marine life were submitted by: Peggy Printz,
Anne Kroeker, and Richard Leeds.
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments stating that tourism should not be prioritized over
life and asking the Port to reduce (or eliminate) cruise ship activity in Seattle were submitted by:
Carla Saulter.
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments opposing cruise ship pollution on climate and water,
stating that many cruise workers are not paid enough or treated well, and opining that cruise
tourists can harm the communities they visit were submitted by: Marc Smason.
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments stating that cruise ships should be regulated more
strictly to protect waterways and air quality, communities and workers were submitted by:
Gordon Dass Adams and Marz Chabot.
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments from the organization ‘Fair Sailing’ explaining the
group’s purpose and scope, and speaking to Victoria’s cruise ship terminal’s waste transfer
facility adjacent to residential neighborhoods and a concern of local residents in the offloading
of solid and liquid materials on the last night of ships’ visits to Victoria before returning to Seattle
were submitted by: Vicki Kung.
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments stating that the Port needs to limit the number of
cruise ships coming to Seattle in an effort to protect the climate were submitted by: Anne Miller
and Jared Howe.
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments regarding environmental damage caused by cruise
ships and stating that the number of sailings should be reduced until they no longer pollute air,
water, and climate were submitted by: Jason Li.
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments regarding the impacts of cruise on the climate and
stating that cruise is not a sustainable industry were submitted by: Irene Svete.
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments asking the Port to limit cruise ship air pollution and
supporting comments made by WA Physicians for Social Responsibility were submitted by;
Breck Lebegue.
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments asking the Port to stand up for the future of the
region’s youth, for worker justice, and for healing the environment were submitted by:
Jordan VanVoast.
[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 July 23, 2024.
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8b. Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the Period July 1, 2024, through July 31,
2024, Including Accounts Payable Check Nos. 954473 through 954887 in the Amount
of $7,994,815.00; Accounts Payable ACH Nos. 067699 through 068507 in the Amount
of $60,085,311.52; Accounts Payable Wire Transfer Nos. 016344 through 016368 in
the Amount of $18,258,500.94; Payroll Check Nos. 213312 through 213746 in the
Amount of $156,143.44; and Payroll ACH Nos. 1206191 through 1211146 in the
Amount of $16,940,409.27, for a Fund Total of $103,435,180.17.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8c. Monthly Notification of Prior Executive Director Delegation Actions July 2024.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum for information only.
8d. Authorization for the Executive Director 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 Sanitary Pipe Replacement Project Within the
Approved Budget; and to Use Port of Seattle Crews to Support Construction Activities,
in the Requested Amount of $2,700,000 of a Total Estimated Cost of $3,350,000.
(CIP #C801239).
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
8e. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Contract for the Purchase of
Liquid and Solid Pavement Deicing Agents, for Use at Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport and Waterfront Locations During Snow and Ice Weather Conditions in the
Requested Amount of $5,000,000.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8f. Authorization for the Executive Director to Increase the Budget of the Perimeter
Access and Gate Enhancements Project at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport in the
Requested Amount of $1,200,000; for a Total Estimated Project Cost of $4,600,000.
(CIP #C801363)
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8g. Authorization for the Executive Director to Increase the Project Budget to Cover the
Cost of the Project Bid for the Water Reservoir Rehabilitation Project in the Requested
Amount of $400,000, for a Revised Total Estimated Project Cost Not-to-Exceed
$3,569,000. (CIP #C801172)
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
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8h. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Collective Bargaining
Agreement Between the Port of Seattle and the Seattle Building Trades Council at the
Port Covering the Period from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2028.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and agreement.
8i. Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize $26,755,000 of the Project
Budget and Execute a Construction Contract with M.A. Mortenson Company; to
Execute Related Project Change Orders, Amendments, Work Authorizations,
Purchases, Contracts, and Take Other Actions Necessary to Support and Deliver the
Concourse Low Voltage Project Within the Approved Budget; and to Authorize Port
Construction Services to Execute Small Works Contracts and to Use Port Crews to
Support Construction Activities, for a Total Estimated Project Budget Not-to-Exceed
$34,500,000. (CIP #C801280).
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
8j. Authorization for the Executive Director to Approve Additional Funding to Award and
Execute a Major Public Works Contract and to Proceed with Construction for the
Shilshole Bay Marina X Dock Rehabilitation Project, in the Amount Requested of
$650,000; and a Total Estimated Project Cost of $2,300,000. (CIP #C800570)
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, 8g, 8h, 8i, and 8j carried
by the following vote:
In favor: Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)
Opposed: (0)
10. NEW BUSINESS
There were no New Business items presented.
11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11a. Delegation of Responsibility and Authority to the Executive Director Policy Directive
One-Year Report.
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Karen Goon, Deputy Executive Director
Clerk Hart read Item 11a into the record.
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Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• history of the delegation threshold increase adopted by the Commission in January 2023
and the mandated requirement for a one-year report back on implementation and process;
• review of system data from May 2023 to May 2024;
• items eligible for the delegation process, and those not eligible which must go before the
Commission;
• workflow established to facilitate the process;
• delegation requests by category;
• monthly reporting to the Commission and the public of items approved through the
delegation process;
• contracting activity accessible through the Port’s website; and
• next steps in the process including internal audit review in the 4
th
quarter of 2024.
Members of the Commission expressed their desire to know the duration of Commission meetings
in comparison to before and after the delegation change, as well as savings in staff time realized.
11b. Financial Performance Briefing for Q2 2024.
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum, report, and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Dan Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Budget
Michael Tong, Director of Corporate Budget, Finance and Budget
Kelly Zupan, Director SP Finance and Budget, Seaport Finance
Hiedi Popochock, Director, Aviation Finance and Budget
Clerk Hart read Item 11b into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• key highlights in the quarter;
• passenger growth rebounding in the aviation sector;
• aviation business and financial highlights;
• a summary of operating expenses;
• aeronautical and non-aeronautical revenues;
• debt service ratio higher than budget;
• airport development fund balance;
• 2024 capital spending forecast;
• Seaport key metrics and performance;
• Maritime financial summary and business highlights;
• stormwater utility tracking to budget;
• Northwest Seaport Alliance summary;
• joint venture second quarter 2024 financials;
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• economic development division financial summary and business highlights;
• central services financial summary and business highlights;
• operating expense summary;
• portwide financial summary; and
• portwide capital spending.
Members of the Commission thanked the financial department for the presentation.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:19 p.m.
Prepared: Attest:
Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk Ryan Calkins, Commission Secretary
Minutes approved: September 10, 2024
