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COMMISSION

AGENDA MEMORANDUM

Item No. 8f

ACTION ITEM Date of Meeting March 11, 2025

DATE: March 4, 2025

TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director

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

Dave Kaplan, Local Government Relations Manager, External Relations

Roxanne Murphy, Tribal Relations Manager, External Relations

Nate Caminos, Government Relations Director, External Relations

SUBJECT: Adoption of 2025 Local, Regional and Community Engagement Policy Priorities

ACTION REQUESTED

Request Commission adoption of the 2025 local and regional government policy priorities, for

staff to engage with local and regional officials and other partners in support of these priorities.

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 2024, staff worked to execute the 2024 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 2025, 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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2025 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 Agreements and the ongoing work to ensure vessels plug

into shore power. Continue support of ongoing T-46 Tenancy discussions and the

future WOSCA site.

 Support freight improvements and the efficiency of the heavy haul network

 Monitor the implementation of the Transportation Levy to ensure freight

investments are effective and efficient.

 Advocate for overnight truck parking and electrification in Seattle and across the

region, including a full truck stop in North Bend to meet the current and growing

demand, and to promote driver safety.

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 through the Seattle

Comprehensive Plan Review process and close monitoring of the Mayor’s South

of Downtown Visioning process.

 Communicate the finalized data and analysis of the regional economic impact of

the NWSA/Port of Tacoma/Port of Seattle.

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.

 Collaborate with tourism partners to promote responsible tourism/eco-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 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and 2026 FIFA World Cup

including improvements at SEA and the Elliot Bay Connections effort.

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

infrastructure in a sustainable and cost-effective manner.

 Follow-up on the FAA’s SAMP NTP NEPA Environmental Assessment’s expected

Record of Decision in early 2025, and engage with the local communities regarding

the SAMP NTP’s State Environmental Policy Act Environmental Impact Statement

(SEPA EIS) release mid-year, with completion anticipated by end of 2025.

 Promote awareness of Upgrade SEA projects.

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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.

 Support equitable and inclusive programs to support small businesses like the

Small Business Export Accelerator and the Community Business Connector

Initiative.

 Encourage port-adjacent employers, Port tenants and other Port employer

partners to develop internships for near-port community members, (like Youth

Maritime Career Launch) and targeted hiring strategies (like Priority Hire).

 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 and ammonia 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 continued development of a Green Corridor for cruise.

 Ensure the Elliot Bay Connections project and the Alaska Way Bike Lane improve

and do not impede the cruise connection to the waterfront.

 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.

 Continue to support tactical efforts to ensure cruise vessels utilize Pier 66 shore

power.

 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.

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 Support decarbonization of shipping.

 Initiate implementation of the Port’s Environmental Land Stewardship strategies.

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.

 Facilitate engagement with local agencies on the Port’s next Wetland Mitigation

Bank Project in Auburn.

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.

 Help promote PortGen Business Accelerator.

 Support any next steps pursued by Burien, SeaTac, or Tukwila and explore

partnerships in the development of a South King County International Public

Market.

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 MOAs.

 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 to advance the Port’s Century

Agenda via equity best practices and environmental justice framework and

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.

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 Continue equitable community engagement as part of the SAMP NTP

environmental review process.

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

equitable access to quality careers.

 Redevelop the Tribal Engagement Internship Program, encourage Tribal

employment within the Port via advocacy and job fairs, offer Tribal youth tours

of airport and maritime facilities, create connections with apprenticeship

opportunities, create job shadowing in similar positions between the Port and

the Tribes, and fulfill the requests from the Tribes to support Education and

Tribal Workforce Development.

 Expand Green Jobs strategies in Port sectors, particularly in the Duwamish Valley

and support regional coordination efforts (i.e., inter-governmental, public-private

partnerships) for green jobs workforce development.

 Share expanded Aviation career opportunities through employment services for

those seeking employment at SEA and educational programs such as literacy

services for those with limited English proficiency and Aviation Maintenance

Technology and Ground Service Equipment higher education programs.

 Support near-Port communities to gain high-wage construction careers by

investing in pre-apprenticeship training and leadership development.

 Support career connected learning programs and education institutions (Seattle

Maritime Academy, Core Plus, 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 organizations like the Soundside

Alliance and the regional workforce development boards.

 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.

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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.

 Consistent with Commission Order No. 2024-12, continue to engage with the City

of SeaTac and the community regarding the protection of and future of North

SeaTac Park.

 Continue collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to further

environmental justice and ensure meaningful community engagement for

healthier communities.

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.

 Continue to explore partnerships with local jurisdictions for SEA Bike and

Pedestrian Commuter Improvements.

 Continue the work of the Sound Insulation program to meet the 2026 goal.

ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING

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PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS

February 11, 2025 – The Commission was briefed on the 2025 Local and Regional Policy

Priorities.

February 13, 2024 – The Commission approved amended 2024 Local and Regional Policy

Priorities.

January 23, 2024 – The Commission was briefed on 2024 Local and Regional Policy Priorities

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.

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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