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APPROVED MINUTES
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
November 19, 2024
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, November 19, 2024. The meeting
was held at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport – Conference Center, International Room,
located at 17801 International Blvd, Seattle WA, Mezzanine Level, Seattle, Washington, and virtually
on Microsoft Teams. All Commissioners were in attendance, with Commission Vice-President
Hasegawa attending part of the meeting.
1. CALL to ORDER
The meeting was convened at 12noon by Commission President Hamdi Mohamed, who led the flag
salute.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110
No Executive Session was held.
3. APPROVAL of the AGENDA
The agenda was approved as amended, with Agenda Item 8e rescheduled to the December 10,
2024, Commission meeting.
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.
6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commission Strategic Advisor Erica Chung provided committee reports.
Portwide Arts and Culture Board
The Port-Wide Arts and Cultural Board met on November 18, 2024, with Commissioners Felleman
and Mohamed in attendance. Topics for the meeting included a briefing on the City of Seattle’s
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current plans on the Paragon Sculpture at Terminal 107 Park, a proposed project to add artwork to
Dock Substations at Shilshole Bay Marina, and a briefing on the progress made to add artwork to
Pier 66 Shore Power Boxes. The Board also heard from Tommy Gregory, Aviation Art Program
Manager, regarding a consulting contract to provide support for the Port’s Public Art Program. The
Board offered recommendations on the scope of work for the consultant.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
• The following person spoke regarding customer service improvements for communication at the
airport; opening parking on the side of the road leading to the arrivals drive; and opening another
airport: Dan R.
• The following people spoke regarding the Des Moines Creek Business Park West lease
agreement and asked the port to review the lease and to explore options to reverse it or reduce
the footprint; and spoke regarding environmental data they believe was not taken into
consideration for siting of a warehouse: Sandy Hunt (written comments submitted) and Andrea
O’Ferrall, Defenders of Highline Forest.
• In lieu of spoken comment, written comments supporting Item 10e., an Order to expand
transportation options for airport workers and provide ORCA cards for eligible employees, were
submitted by: Kirk Hovenkotter, Executive Director, Transportation Choices Coalition.
[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 – November 12, 2024.
8b. Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize Design and Contract
Development for the Flight Corridor Safety Program 2024; to Negotiate and Obtain
Easements as the Permanent Approach for Obstruction Management; and to Pay
Fees to the Washington State Department of Transportation and/or Local
Jurisdictions to Perform Replanting for Obstructions Identified to be Removed from
Their Properties, in the Requested Amount of $3,100,000, and a Total Estimated
Project Cost of $9,700,000.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
8c. Authorization for the Executive Director to Develop Design Documents, Execute
Consulting Contracts, Apply for Permits, and Prepare Construction Documents for
the P66 Grand Staircase Replacement Project, for an Estimated Design Cost of
$200,000, Bringing the Current Project Authorization from $300,000 to $500,000,
Resulting in a Total Estimated Project Cost of $4,060,000. (CIP #C801371).
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
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8d. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Purchase Order to Approve a
Ten-Year Contract with Axon for Updated Technologies to Improve Port of Seattle
Police Department Capabilities and Transparency with Stakeholders and the Public,
in the Requested Amount of $13,285,000.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, policy document, agreement, letter1,
letter2, analysis, and quote.
8e
1
. Authorization for the Executive Director to Renew the King County Jail Interlocal
Agreement for Booking Services.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, agreement, and letter.
8f. Adoption of Resolution No. 3831: A Resolution Amending the Policy Directive for
Salaries and Benefits for Employees Not Covered by a Collective Bargaining
Agreement Established by Resolution No. 3823 and Providing an Effective Date for
All Amendments as of January 1, 2025. (memo, draft resolution, attachment A,
attachment B, Exhibit A, 2024 pay ranges, and presentation enclosed).
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft resolution, attachment A, attachment
B, Exhibit A, and 2024 pay ranges.
8g.
2
Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Term Lease with Washington
Maritime Blue for Approximately 15,700 Gross Square Feet of Space Located within
at Fishermen’s Terminal within the Maritime Innovation Center (MInC).
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, agreement, and presentation.
The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, and 8f carried by the following
vote:
In favor: Cho, Calkins, Felleman, and Mohamed (4)
Opposed: (0)
Commissioner Cho noted his need to recuse from Agenda Items 8e, 10a, and 10b due to his remote
interest in the non-profit board.
(Commissioner Cho exited the meeting room at this time.)
8g. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Term Lease with Washington
Maritime Blue for Approximately 15,700 Gross Square Feet of Space Located within
at Fishermen’s Terminal within the Maritime Innovation Center (MInC).
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, agreement, and presentation.
1
Item 8e was removed from the agenda and rescheduled to the December 10, 2024, Commission meeting.
2
Item 8g was removed from the Consent Agenda and addressed separately.
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Commissioner Felleman inquired regarding the percentage of the building included in the proposal.
Executive Director Metruck advised it is 100 percent.
The motion, made by Commissioner Calkins, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Felleman, and Mohamed (3)
Opposed: (0)
10. NEW BUSINESS
10a. Authorization for Executive Director to Execute a Memorandum of Understanding with
Maritime Blue, a Washington 501 C6 Nonprofit Organization, Surrounding Operation and
Port of Seattle’s Participation in Maritime Blue’s Strategic Alliance.
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum, memorandum of understanding, and
presentation.
Presenter(s):
Kyra Lise, Director, Real Estate Development and Economic Development
Annie Tran, Economic Development Manager, Economic Development Administration
Joshua Berger, President/CEO of Washington Maritime Blue
Clerk Hart read Item 10a into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item.
The presentation addressed:
• background on the Maritime Blue organization;
• Maritime Blue partners and mission;
• programs implemented to accelerate the blue economy;
• joint innovation;
• established collaboratives;
• growing collaboratives;
• Blue Ventures – supporting entrepreneurs and startups in maritime, ocean, and related
sectors building the blue economy;
• program alumni;
• the impact of efforts from 2020 to 2024;
• the Blue Innovation Fund – deploying venture equity, cluster engagement, and strategic
alignment;
• equity engagement;
• serving underrepresented youth;
• employer deployment;
• the Blue Hub – the home of Maritime Blue at Fisherman’s Terminal with collaborative work
and meeting space for members, partners, and stakeholders providing events and
knowledge sharing;
• the Maritime Innovation Center – Maritime Blue will be the primary tenant and operator; and
• upcoming events supporting the Blue Economy and Blue Innovation; and
• being a global enterprise for the Blue Economy.
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10b. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Partnership Agreement with
Maritime Blue, a Non-Profit Agency, to Advance Economic Efforts by Contracting for the
Continuation of a Maritime Blue Ventures Program, Including an Accelerator and
Incubator Program at Fishermen’s Terminal and Facilitating the Blue Wind Collaborative
to Activate the Region’s Developing Floating Offshore Wind Supply Chain, in the
Requested Amount of $360,000.
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Kyra Lise, Director, Real Estate Development and Economic Development
Annie Tran, Economic Development Manager, Economic Development Administration
Clerk Hart read Item 10b into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item.
The presentation addressed:
• the request for authorization to executive a contract with Maritime Blue to advance maritime
economic development initiatives and seeking a competitive waiver for a $360,000 two-year
contract;
• terms and scope of the agreement – to support the 6
th
cohort of the Maritime Blue Innovation
Accelerator; to support the 2
nd
cohort of the Maritime Blue Incubator Initiative at Fisherman’s
Terminal; and supporting Blue Wind Collaborative forums and events that advance the
State’s Blue Economy strategy and collaboration among west coast ocean innovation
programs; and
• agreement work objectives.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• distinguishing the Port from general ‘local government’ in how it is recognized;
• status of growing the list of contributors to Maritime Blue initiatives, membership
contributions, and contribution levels;
• sustainable fishing and inclusion of seaweed and kelp;
• thought leaders in maritime coming up with innovative ideas and incubators provided by the
Maritime Blue organization;
• the role of a public agency is supporting the innovation and future economy in the industry;
• changing the maritime landscape on the blue economy to address environmental and
climate concerns;
• tribal youth involvement in the programming efforts and engagement;
• state level coordination and advocating at a government and industry level;
• supply chain, fishing and tribal interests, and how the Port is involved in the Blue Wind
Collaborative and its working groups; and
• the distinction between supply chain development and siting.
The motion, to approve agenda items 10a and 10b made by Commissioner Calkins, carried
by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Felleman, and Mohamed (3)
Opposed: (0)
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(Commissioner Cho returned to the meeting at this time.)
10c. Adoption of Resolution No. 3829: A Resolution Adopting the Final Budget of the Port of
Seattle for the Year 2025; Making, Determining, and Deciding the Amount of Taxes to be
Levied Upon the Current Assessment Roll; Providing Payment of Bond Redemptions
and Interest, Cost of Future Capital Improvements and Acquisitions, and for Such
General Purposes Allowed by Law Which the Port Deems Necessary; and Directing the
King County Council as to the Specific Sums to be Levied on All of the Assessed
Properties of the Port of Seattle District in the Year 2025.
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum, draft resolution, and presentation.
10d. Adoption of Resolution No. 3830: A Resolution Specifying the Dollar and Percentage
Change in the Regular Property Levy From the Previous Year Per RCW 84.55.120;
Providing for an Increase of the Levy from $86,664,580 to $88,389,944.
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum and draft resolution.
Presenter(s):
Dan Thomas, Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Budget
Michael Tong, Director of Corporate Budget, Finance and Budget
Clerk Hart read items 10c and 10d into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the
items.
Chief Financial Officer Dan Thomas provided updates to the Capital Improvement Plan since the
introduction of the budget package earlier in November.
Members of the Commission spoke regarding the budget package; Commission priorities included
in the budget; supporting community through development and implementation of the budget;
presenting a balanced budget; and planning for potential budget changes in 2025 as a result of
administrative changes at the federal level. Commissioners expressed appreciation to the Finance
Department, and to all departments, for the work involved in creating the budget.
The motion, made by Commissioner Cho, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
10e. Order No. 2024-13: An Order Directing the Executive Director to Expand Alternative
Transportation Options for Airport Workers Through the SEA Moves Transportation
Management Association, Including Through a Pilot Program to Provide Free or Low-
Cost ORCA Cards to a Subset of Eligible Employees at Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport and a Study of a Dedicated SEA Employee Commuter Bus Program.
Requested document(s) included an Order.
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Presenter(s):
Tyler Emsky, Commission Strategic Advisor, Commission Office
David Tomporowski, Transportation Access Program Manager, Airport Landside Operations
Clerk Hart read Item 10e into the record and Strategic Advisor Tyler Emsky introduced the item.
Strategic Advisor Tyler Emsky and Transportation Access Program Manager David Tomporowski
spoke regarding the SEA Moves transportation management association and the Order including
tasks to be completed by the Executive Director including the establishment of a pilot program, an
employee bus study and pilot program, negotiations with transit partners to explore opportunities to
enhance the availability of off-peak transit services specifically tailored to the needs of SEA workers,
state policy advocacy, and reporting requirements to the Commission in execution of these efforts.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• the need to support SEA workers with respect to providing more transportation options to
get to and from the airport, especially during off-peak transportation times;
• reducing single-occupancy cars;
• the Port’s ground action transportation plan, engaging in innovative approaches to
encourage mode shifts, and expanding options and hours for employees;
• population growth of our region and planning for the future; and
• identifying strategies that work through the pilot program.
The motion, made by Commissioner Hasegawa, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5)
Opposed: (0)
(Commissioner Hasegawa exited the meeting at this time.)
11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11a. Draft 2025 State Legislative Agenda.
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
John Flanagan, Senior State Government Relations Manager, External Relations
Clerk Hart read Item 11a into the record.
Executive Director Metruck introduced the item and presenters.
The presentation addressed:
• a recap of the recent election and major changes in statewide leadership and governance;
• state of the State’s budget in 2025 and expected cuts in programs and staffing due to the
budget shortfall;
• successes in Port advocacy in 2024;
• anticipated changes in federal policy and upholding local values; and
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• Port legislative priorities in economic development and workforce; aviation; transportation;
environment and energy; public safety, governance, and tax.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• alignment of asks with the Northwest Seaport Alliance;
• Climate Commitment Act funding;
• the status of high-speed rail conversations in the State House of Representatives given the
budget shortfall and other complications;
• the will to continue discussions for the siting of a second airport during the coming new
administration;
• accessing existing state funding for sound insulation when the port is ready to move forward
with next steps in the program;
• impacts to sustainability funding with a new incoming federal administration and the need
for state budget support;
• addressing PERS eligibility for Port Commissioners, which are currently excluded during
their public service;
• promoting another airport in the Port’s pursuit of the SEA Sustainable Airport Master Plan;
and
• policy changes that may need to be addressed to look into a sustainable aviation fuels
certification facility.
12. QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS
Commissioner Felleman spoke regarding the meeting held in SeaTac to engage the community
regarding the Sustainable Airport Master Plan and spoke regarding the FAA comment form and the
need to be able to distinguish comments submitted specifically to the FAA. He also spoke regarding
his desire for the option to tour large developments before items come before the Commission for
action in order to get a site reference to the actual project and properties.
Commissioner Mohamed spoke regarding the FAA NEPA process and people’s ability to work within
that process; and public input received regarding process differences that will be incorporated during
the Port’s SEPA process.
Executive Director Metruck thanked the Commission for their support and endorsement for the 2025
budget and the Maritime Blue actions approved at the meeting.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 2:46 p.m.
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Prepared: Attest:
Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk
Ryan Calkins, Commission Secretary
Minutes approved: December 10, 202
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