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APPROVED MINUTES
COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING
August 12, 2025
The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The meeting
was held at the Port of Seattle Headquarters Building Commission Chambers, located at 2711 Alaska
Way, Seattle Washington, and virtually on Microsoft Teams. Commissioner Felleman was excused
from attendance at the meeting.
1. CALL to ORDER
The meeting was convened at 10:31 a.m. by Commission President Toshiko Hasegawa.
2. EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to RCW 42.30.110
The public meeting recessed into executive session to discuss two items regarding
Litigation/Potential Litigation/Legal Risk per RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), with one item also regarding
National Security per RCW 42.30.110(1)(a)(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 12:03 p.m. Commission President Toshiko Hasegawa led the flag salute.
3. APPROVAL of the AGENDA
The agenda was approved, as amended, with Agenda Item 8j removed from the Consent Agenda.
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
Airport Workforce Conditions Ad Hoc Committee
Commissioners Hasegawa and Mohamed convened the Airport Workforce Conditions Ad Hoc
Committee on July 15, 2025, where they received a briefing on the SEA Workers Healthcare study
findings, which analyzed the effects of healthcare benefits on business outcomes. Commissioners
Digital recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available online – www.portseattle.org.
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thanked the researchers for their thorough analysis and recommended that staff conduct external
and business partner stakeholder engagements. The Committee approved the proposed timeline
for policy development.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee was convened on July 15, 2025, with Commissioners Calkins and Mohamed
in attendance, joined by Public Member Sarah Holmstrom. The Committee received the 2024
Financial Statement Audit Results from external auditor Moss Adams. The audit looked at the
Internal Control Environment; management estimates; the Northwest Seaport Alliance joint venture;
looked at capital assets; bond activity; environmental remediation liability; revenue recognition;
airline lease and operating agreements; compensated absences; fiduciary activities; and the FAA
airport improvement program. There were no uncorrected adjustments identified as part of the
auditor’s procedures, and no internal control or compliance findings were made. The Committee
further received general audit updates; approved an update to the 2025 Audit Plan; and received
performance audit and limited control compliance audit reports. Committee members then recessed
to closed session to discuss security-sensitive information related to third-party risk management.
Aviation Committee
Commissioners Felleman and Cho convened the Aviation Committee on July 29, 2025.
Commissioners discussed an external TSA checking idea and potential barriers. Commissioners
then asked how bus service will work during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and how that service could
be continued after the event. Commissioners were then briefed on the 2026 SEA Business Plan,
which emphasized SEA’s strengths, discussed challenges ahead, and set goals for the year.
Commissioners and staff reaffirmed commitments to the Port’s sustainable evaluation framework
and inquired into the Port’s current non-aviation revenue. Lastly, Commissioners were updated on
the current federal funding risks and discussed how best to mitigate the potential loss.
Equity and Workforce Development Committee
The Equity and Workforce Development Committee met on July 15, 2025, with Commissioners
Mohammed and Hasegawa in attendance. Two briefings were provided - an update on the Youth
Maritime Career Launch Program and a report on the Port of Seattle’s Anti-Human Trafficking
Initiative.
Sustainability, Environment, and Climate Committee
Commissioner Calkins and Cho convened the Sustainability, Environment, and Climate Committee
on July 15, 2025. Commissioners received an update on the Central Mechanical Plant
Decarbonization and Resiliency Study and next steps, which is part of the Port’s Pathway to Net
Zero by 2040 scope 1 and scope 2 actions. After much discussion, Commissioners approved the
recommendations to move forward with emerging technology strategy and centralized generation
system.
Sustainability, Environment, and Climate Committee
The Committee also met on August 8, 2025, with Commissioners Cho and Calkins. Commissioners
were briefed on the Sustainable Maritime Fuels Collaborative Development from its initial planning
in 2023, including stakeholders, mission and values, structure, and short-term and long-term
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priorities. The Committee discussed next steps forward, engagement with the hydrogen hub, and
reasons for building capacity and demand early.
Highline Forum
The Highline Forum, hosted by Highline College, met on July 23, 2025, with Tukwila Councilmember
Papyan presiding. As the Host, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Josh Gerstman,
delivered a comprehensive update on college activities. CEOs and Presidents of Explore Seattle
Southside (Mark Everton) and the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce (Samantha Le), aided
by Cydney Marks-Nicholes from Explore Seattle Southside then provided an overview of the activities
and information available to the local communities in planning ahead for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ,
Highline College’s Dr. Tanya Powers; Highline School District’s Gaye Bungart; and Port of Seattle’s
Anna Pavlik then shared their commitments and efforts towards Workforce Development programs
in the Highline Area. Further, Interim Aviation Managing Director Arif Ghouse provided an update
from the StART committee. He noted that StART members have begun the community roundtable’s
workplan for next year. During the round table sharing, Port of Seattle Local Government Relations
Manager Dave Kaplan shared an update on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan environmental
review process.
7. PUBLIC COMMENT
• The following person spoke in support of the cruise industry, thanked the Port for continuing to
learn about cruise industry efforts to protect the environment and to training to their crews, as
well as for shore power availability and a great guest experience for those passing through the
Port: Sally Andrews, Cruise Lines International Association.
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 the Regular Meeting Minutes of July 8, 2025.
8b. Monthly Notification of Prior Executive Director Delegation Actions July 2025.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum for information only.
8c. Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the Period of July 1, 2025, through July 31,
2025, Including Accounts Payable Check Nos. 958749 through 959299 in the Amount
of $11,132,936.94; Accounts Payable ACH Nos. 075601 through 076541 in the Amount
of $90,001,075.04; Electronic Fund Transfer Nos. 069473 through 069495 in the
Amount of $22,913,517.65; Payroll Check Nos. 229174 through 229347 in the Amount
of $223,210.74; and Payroll ACH Nos. 1259761 through 1264791 in the Amount of
$18,997,379.98, for Total Payments of $143,268,120.35.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8d.
Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a New Collective Bargaining
Agreement Between the Port of Seattle and the International Association of
Firefighters, Local 1257, Representing Firefighters, Captains and Battalion Chiefs at
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the Fire Department Covering the Period from January 1, 2025, through December 31,
2027.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and agreement.
8e.
Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a New Collective Bargaining
Agreement Between the Port of Seattle and the International Brotherhood of
Teamsters, Local 117, Representing Traffic Support Specialists at the Police
Department Covering the Period from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and agreement.
8f. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute Two Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite
Quantity (IDIQ) Contracts for $7,500,000 Each for Aviation Planning Services at
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, for a Total Amount Not-to-Exceed $15,000,000.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8g. Authorization for the Executive Director to Approve Additional Funding for Design
and Construction of the Waterfront Smart Meters
Program in the Amount of
$4,000,000, for a Total Authorized Amount of $4,475,000, and a Total Estimated
Program Cost of $13,000,000. (CIP #C801269.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
8h. Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Program Design Support
Services Agreement for Terminal 91 Capital Projects Included in the 5-Year Capital
Plan.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum.
8i. Authorization for the Executive Director to Authorize Budget and to Execute
Contract(s) for the Acquisition of Approximately Twenty-Nine Police Vehicles and the
Equipment Required
to In-Service the
Vehicles, in the Requested
Amount
of
$3,030,000.
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
8j
1
. Authorization for the Executive Director to Take All Steps Necessary to Complete the
South 160th Street TNC Lot Improvement Project at Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport, in the Requested Amount of $1,100,000, for a Total Estimated Project Cost of
$8,400,000. (CIP #C801186) .
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
1
Agenda Item 8j was removed from the Consent
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The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, 8g, 8h, and 8i carried
by the following vote:
Commissioner Cho and Members of the Commission recognized the passage of Agenda Item 8d
and Port of Seattle Firefighters in attendance.
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)
Opposed: (0)
ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
8j. Authorization for the Executive Director to Take All Steps Necessary to Complete the
South 160th Street TNC Lot Improvement Project at Seattle-Tacoma International
Airport, in the Requested Amount of $1,100,000, for a Total Estimated Project Cost of
$8,400,000. (CIP #C801186) .
Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Peter Lindsay, Senior Manager, Landside Operations
Heather Bornhorst, Capital Program Leader, AV Project Management Group
Clerk Hart read Item 8j into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item.
The presentation addressed:
• the purpose of the project – to install permanent lighting systems, restroom and wash
stations, and EV chargers at the S. 160
th
Street TNC parking lot;
• this request for additional funding to complete the work; and
• project location, progress, schedule, and budget.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• using the State contract through the Department of Enterprise Services for EV charging
stations, including maintenance on the stations;
• the number of charging stations that will be available; and
• these charging stations being excluded from public charging station maps.
The motion, made by Commissioner Mohamed, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)
Opposed: (0)
9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
There was no unfinished business presented.
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(The regular meeting recessed at 12:43 p.m. and reconvened at 12:48 p.m.)
10. NEW BUSINESS
10a. Authorization for the Executive Director to Complete Design and Permitting to Replace
the Existing Piers 1 and 2 of the Northwest Dock at Fishermen’s Terminal in the
Requested Amount of $5,900,000, for a Total Preliminary Estimated Project Cost
$50,000,000 - $70,000,000. (CIP #C800444).
Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Delmas Whittaker, Chief Operating Officer, Marine Maintenance
Mark Longridge, Capital Project Manager V, Waterfront Project Management
Clerk Hart read Item 10a into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item.
The presentation addressed:
• project location, overview, and scope;
• current layout and condition of the piers;
• capital improvement plan status and plan certainty;
• project risks;
• preliminary schedule; and
• budget estimate.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• the amount of revenue, if any, generated through the piers;
• thousands of jobs supported by Fisherman’s Terminal operations;
• communication with customers for placement at other docks while the work is being
performed; and
• no reduction to overwater coverage.
The motion, made by Commissioner Mohamed, carried by the following vote:
In favor: Calkins, Cho, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4)
Opposed: (0)
11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS
11a. Q2 2025 Financial Performance Briefing.
Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum, report, and presentation.
Presenter(s):
Elizabeth Morrison, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Finance and Budget
Michael Tong, Director of Corporate Budget, Finance and Budget
Hiedi Popochock, Director of Aviation Finance and Budget
Kelly Zupan, Director of Seaport Finance and Budget
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Clerk Hart read Item 11a into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item.
The presentation addressed:
• key quarter highlights;
• Aviation Division;
o passenger growth;
o summary of operating expenses;
o business and financial highlights;
o debt service coverage ratio slightly lower than budget;
o airport development fund balance;
o 2025 capital spending forecast – 99 percent on target;
• Seaport;
o key metrics year-to-date;
o Seaport performance summary;
• Maritime Division;
o 2025 financials – forecast and year-to-date;
o Maritime capital – over budget, but below funding plan;
• Economic Development Division;
o key variances between forecast and year-to-date budget;
o department financials and business highlights;
• Central Services;
o summary of operating expenses;
o 2025 financial forecast summary; and
• Portwide;
o financial summary year-to-date;
o portwide capital spending.
Discussion ensued regarding:
• the capital spending forecast for the SEA Gateway project – less is being spent due to less
contingency being spent, as well as experienced delays; and
• using Port cash flow to fund capital projects and having the ability to scale back capital
projects in 2025 if needed to address unanticipated impacts.
12. QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS
Commissioner Calkins recognized Delmas Whittaker, Chief Operating Officer, Marine Maintenance,
and team, and everyone who contributed to the great Seafair events this year.
Commissioner Cho added that the Port should have a float in the Seafair Parade.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 1:31 p.m.
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Prepared: Attest:
Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk Sam Cho, Commission Secretary
Minutes approved: September 9, 2025
