P.O. Box 1209 Seattle, Washington 98111 www.portseattle.org 206.787.3000 APPROVED MINUTES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING September 9, 2025 The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, September 9, 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 Cho was excused from attendance at the meeting. 1. CALL to ORDER The meeting was convened at 10:46 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 one item 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 12:11 p.m. Commission President Toshiko Hasegawa led the flag salute. 3. APPROVAL of the AGENDA The agenda was approved, as amended, with Agenda Item 8h removed from the Consent Agenda and addressed separately. 4. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY 4a. Proclamation Recognizing September 15 - October 15 as Latino Heritage Month at the Port of Seattle. Requested document(s) included a proclamation. Presenter(s): LeeAnne Schirato, Deputy Chief of Staff, Commission Office Judy Rodriguez, Landside Parking Services Admin, Employee Parking Rocio Trujillo, PCS Construction Project Manager II, Port Construction Services Clerk Hart read Item 4a into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item. Digital recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available online - www.portseattle.org. PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 Page 2 of 9 Members of the Commission spoke to the contributions of the Latino community and recognized the importance of the proclamation especially during unprecedented times. They expressed doing everything the Port can to lift up human rights in the face of adversity. The motion, made by Commissioner Mohamed, carried by the following vote: In favor: Calkins, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4) Opposed: (0) 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Executive Director Metruck previewed items on the day's agenda and made general and meetingrelated announcements. At this time, an Order not included on the agenda was brought forward in the form of a motion for consideration by the Commission. Order No. 2025-10 authorized the appointment of Executive Director Stephen P. Metruck as Professor in Practice at the University of Washington School of Marine and Environmental Affairs. The motion, made by Commissioner Felleman, carried by the following vote: In favor: Calkins, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4) Opposed: (0) [Clerk's Note: Order No. 2025-10 has been finalized and is a part of the Commission archives.] 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS Equity and Workforce Development Commissioners Mohammed and Hasegawa convened the Equity and Workforce Development committee on August 12, 2025. There was one item for briefing relating to the name change for the South King County Fund. Commissioners recommended the action to rename the fund be forwarded to the Commission for consideration. Portwide Arts and Culture Board The Portwide Arts and Culture Board met on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, and welcomed its new public board member, Emily Tanner-McLean and the new public art technician, Kate Quamma. The Board also received an update on new art installations at SEA and at Fisherman Terminal, and separately, discussed updating board policy and guidelines. 7. • • • PUBLIC COMMENT The following person spoke in opposition to the proposed removal of trees in the flight corridor safety area: Sarah Moore, city of Burien; The following person spoke in support of the Latino Heritage Month proclamation and the contributions of the Latino community: Luis Navarro; The following person spoke regarding the Port's Sound Insulation Program, noting concerns of state funding being eliminated to support the program and stating that the Port should restore Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020. PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • • • • • • Page 3 of 9 DNL boundaries as they were originally designated and funded: Brian Davis, Burien Airport Committee; The following person spoke regarding flight noise in the Ravenna/Cowen neighborhood, stating that a petition of neighbors has been gathered regarding opposition to the noise levels: Ann Krumboltz (written comments also submitted). The following people spoke in support of the Youth Maritime Career Launch program through the Port: Grace Dollente, Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and LeAsia Jackson, Maritime Blue. The following person spoke in support of Agenda Item 8j, regarding the MARAD grant: Matt Ventoza, ILWU Local 19; The following person spoke regarding the State of the Port speech delivered earlier in the year; the impact of Port operations on the community; and in opposition to the proposed removal of trees in the flight corridor Burien area: Sandy Hunt, Defenders of Highline Forest. In lieu of spoken comment, written comment asking the Port to reduce the number of cruise sailings from the Port of Seattle, to lobby the Legislature to expand the mission of WA ports to include stewardship; to implement the emissions reduction timetable in the proposed US Clean Shipping Act; and to work in collaboration to support regional solutions to reduce cruise harm was submitted by: Arun Ganti; and In lieu of spoken comment, written comments in opposition to the proposed removal of trees in the flight safety corridor were submitted by: Peggy Printz, Jenn Kropack, and Lauren Frederick. [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 the Regular Meeting Minutes of August 12, 2025. 8b. Monthly Notification of Prior Executive Director Delegation Actions August 2025. Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum for information only. 8c. Order No. 2025-08: An Order Reappointing a Member to the Port of Seattle Commission Board of Ethics for 2025 - 2028. Request document(s) included an Order. 8d. Commission Approval of International Travel Requests for Known Travel in the Fourth Quarter 2025. Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020. PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 8e. Page 4 of 9 Authorization for the Executive Director to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Laborers Local Union 242 Affiliated with the Seattle Building Trades, Allowing the Port to Contribute a 2.5 Percent PTO Benefit for Emergency Hires, Limited-Duration Employees, and Apprentices. Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and agreement. 8f. Order No. 2025-09: An Order to Rename the South King County Community Impact Fund as the South King and Port Communities Fund. Request document(s) included an Order. 8g. Authorization for the Executive Director to Enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Seattle Building Trades, Allowing the Port to Install and Utilize Fleet Vehicle Telematics and Vehicle Cameras in Port Vehicles Operated by Represented Members of the Seattle/King County Building and Construction Trades Council. Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and agreement. 8h 1. Authorization for the Executive Director to Sign and Execute an Environmental Protection Agency Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent Requiring the Port of Seattle, City of Seattle, and King County to Perform Remedial Design for the East Waterway Operable Unit of the Harbor Island Superfund Site; and to Sign a Potential Responsible Party Cost Sharing Agreement Between the Port of Seattle, City of Seattle, and King County to Share the Costs to Perform the Scope of Work. Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, agreement 1, agreement 2, and presentation. 8i. Authorization for the Executive Director to Approve Funding to Design, Obtain Permits, Advertise and Execute a Small Works Construction Contract for PCS to Demolish the Fishermen's Terminal C14 Downie Building in the Amount of $600,000, and to Complete Design and Permitting of the Entry and Exit Paving Project in the Amount of $650,000, for a Total Request of $1,250,000, for a Total Estimated Project Cost of $4,400,000. (CIP #C801890). Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation. 1 Agenda Item 8h was removed from the Consent Agenda and addressed separately. Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020. PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 8j. Page 5 of 9 Commission Determination that a Competitive Process is Not Appropriate or Cost Effective Consistent with RCW 53.19.020(5); Authorizing the Port to Specify the Louis Dreyfus Company (LDC) as Sub-Awardee for the Entirety of the $1,500,000 U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) Port Infrastructure Development Program Grant Application; and Executing Any Resulting Service Agreements with LDC to Achieve Grant Requirements if Funding is Awarded. Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. The motion for approval of consent agenda items 8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 8f, 8g, 8i, and 8j carried by the following vote: In favor: Calkins, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4) Opposed: (0) ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA [Clerk's Note: Commissioner Mohamed recused herself from participating in discussion of Item 8h and left the meeting during this time.] 8h . Authorization for the Executive Director to Sign and Execute an Environmental Protection Agency Administrative Settlement Agreement and Order on Consent Requiring the Port of Seattle, City of Seattle, and King County to Perform Remedial Design for the East Waterway Operable Unit of the Harbor Island Superfund Site; and to Sign a Potential Responsible Party Cost Sharing Agreement Between the Port of Seattle, City of Seattle, and King County to Share the Costs to Perform the Scope of Work. Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum, agreement 1, agreement 2, and presentation. Presenter(s): Sarah Ogier, Director, Maritime Environment and Sustainability Brick Spangler, Senior Environment Program Manager, Remediation and Contracting The motion, made by Commissioner Calkins, carried by the following vote: In favor: Calkins, Felleman, and Hasegawa (3) Opposed: (0) [Clerk's Note: Commissioner Mohamed returned to the meeting at this time.] 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no unfinished business presented. Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020. PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 Page 6 of 9 10. NEW BUSINESS 10a. 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, to Take Other Actions Necessary to Support and Deliver the Utility Meter Networking Project within the Approved Budget; and to Authorize Use of Port of Seattle Crews to Support Construction Activities, in the Requested Amount of $31,175,000, for a Total Estimated Cost of $35,525,000. (CIP #C801240) Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation. Presenter(s): Deepak Kaushal, AV Facilities and Infrastructure Senior Architect and Engineer Abhinav Prasad, Capital Project Manager III, AV Project Management Group Clerk Hart read Item 10a into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item. The presentation addressed: • project scope, encompassing the replacement of outdated electrical meters with new standard electrical meters; • comparison of old meters to new meters; • project schedule with in-use date scheduled for the third quarter of 2027; • project budget; and • project progression of cost and schedule estimate accuracy. Discussion ensued regarding: • if there were any concerns with cyberthreats in updating the equipment; • targeted carbon reduction goals; and • setting a baseline before goals can be established. The motion, made by Commissioner Calkins, carried by the following vote: In favor: Calkins, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4) Opposed: (0) 10b. Introduction of Resolution No. 3838: A Resolution Establishing a Revised Welcoming Port Policy Directive and Amending Resolution No. 3747, in Order to Demonstrate the Port's Ongoing Commitment to Supporting Immigrants, Refugees, and International Visitors in Line with the Port's Mission and Values. Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum, resolution, and presentation. Presenter(s): Tyler Emsky, Commission Strategic Advisor, Commission Office Eric Schinfeld, Senior Manager, Federal and International Government Relations Clerk Hart read Item 10b into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item. Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020. PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 Page 7 of 9 The presentation addressed: • introduction of the resolution to update the 2018 Welcoming Port Policy Directive; to reaffirm and enhance the Port's commitment to immigrants, refugees, and international visitors; and to institutionalize existing, ongoing efforts at the Port; • passage of the 2018 policy directive in response to federal policies and programs at the time, particularly the 'travel ban' Executive Order; • full implementation of the policy, incorporating 'Keep Washington Working' laws; • the need to update the policy due to the significant increase and changes in federal policies, programs, and activities related to immigration and international travel; • key provisions of the proposed update; and • Port implementation and administrative efforts to exact the policy directive. Discussion ensued regarding: • fear and uncertainty around port operations with respect to immigration policy impacts and federal actions; • pro bono attorneys' ability to provide their services at the airport; • immigration activities at the airport and the Port's values and legal authority in this regard; and • exploring additional resources. The motion, made by Commissioner Mohamed, to introduce Resolution No. 3838, carried by the following vote: In favor: Calkins, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (4) Opposed: (0) (Commissioner Mohamed exited the meeting at 1:49 p.m.) Commission President Hasegawa noted that the resolution would be back before the Commission at the October 28, 2025, regular business meeting for consideration of adoption. 10c. Commission Authorization of the Development and Implementation of an Expanded Maritime Workforce Investment Strategy and Authorizing the Executive Director to Contract with Organizations Providing Outreach, Recruitment, Employer Engagement, Job Training, and Career Services in the Maritime Industry, in the Requested Amount of $2,170,000, for the Period of Three Years. Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation. Presenter(s): Bookda Gheisar, Senior Director, Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Robert Brown, WFD Program Manager and Data Analyst, Workforce Development Anna Pavlik, Director, Workforce Development Clerk Hart read Item 10c into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item. Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020. PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 Page 8 of 9 The presentation addressed: • Orders passed by the Commission for the Youth Maritime Career Launch Program; • the pathway to entry-level maritime careers for young adults (18 - 24 years of age) furthest away from the opportunity; • program budget and projected spend through the fourth quarter of 2025; • additional maritime investments; • the impact of the program - enrollments, trainings completed, placements into internships, and hourly wage at the time of placement; • percentage of enrollments by race and gender; • program successes and challenges; • industry challenges and opportunities; • drivers of success; • program recommendations; • changes to the program model; • next steps - to continue to network with employers, community partners and industry leaders to inform linkages to career awareness, underway careers, Teal New Deal, etc.; and the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion's goal to release solicitations as soon as possible and enter in contract in the second quarter of 2026, with services provided in the third quarter and through the fourth quarter of 2028; and • recognition of Youth Maritime Career Launch partners. Discussion ensued regarding: • demonstrating value to both potential employees and employers; • engaging tribal youth; • Urban League and Maritime Blue subcontracting outcomes - strengths and cross-training; • opportunity with respect to youth internships on Washington ferries; • career connected learning; • connecting minority groups to industry opportunities; • measuring success through graduation rates; • career services provided through the program; • the process for outreach and engagement; and • exploring trained maritime resources like the Coast Guard. The motion, made by Commissioner Felleman, carried by the following vote: In favor: Calkins, Felleman, and Hasegawa (3) Opposed: (0) 11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS 11a. Cyberattack Response Briefing. Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation. Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020. PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 Page 9 of 9 Presenter(s): Steve Metruck, Executive Director, Executive Office Karen Goon, Deputy Executive Director, Executive Office Stephanie Warren, Assistant Director, Information Security Ron Jimerson, Director Information Security/Chief Information Security Officer Brian Kyser, Assistant Director, Emergency Preparedness Clerk Hart read Item 11a into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item. The presentation addressed: • overview of the 2024 cyberattack event; • areas impacted; • building a stronger more resilient port; • recovery improvements including strengthening security controls, enhancing hardware and software, and automated incident detection and response; • building an organizational continuity and resiliency program - developed to create a portwide system of standards, policies, and practices around continuity and resilience preparation in the event of a disruption; and • sharing learned experiences - 9 conferences; 11 industry groups; and 9 peers. Discussion ensued regarding: • the Port's availability to send out emergency alert messages to employees; • implementing uniform detection alerts; and • appreciation for the work of staff and volunteers throughout the Port during the event and in the rebuilding of port systems. 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 2:56 p.m. Prepared: Attest: Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk Sam Cho, Commission Secretary Minutes approved: September 23, 2025 Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020. 9/8/25, 9:44 AM Mail - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook Outlook [EXTERNAL] Public Comment for Commission Meeting From Lauren Frederick Date Sun 9/7/2025 9:46 AM To Commission-Public-Records WARNING: External email. Links or attachments may be unsafe. Dear Port of Seattle Commissioners, I am a lifelong resident of Burien and Des Moines, and I am writing to urge the Port of Seattle to conduct additional environmental impact analyses for the planned tree removals in Mathison Park, Des Moines Creek Park, and the city of SeaTac. I urge the Port to preserve these trees. Mature trees help protect airport communities from the documented impacts of noise, pollution, and heat. These trees are also an important part of the ecosystem and biodiversity of these communities. I urge the Port to advocate for the communities most impacted by airport operations by listening to our concerns regarding tree preservation. Please preserve these trees and conduct additional environmental analyses of removal impacts. Sincerely, Lauren Frederick 433 S 207th St. Des Moines, WA 98198 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 1/1 9/9/25, 3:51 PM Mail - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook Outlook [EXTERNAL] Petition for submission to the clerk for the record re: today's Port meeting From Ann Krumboltz Date Tue 9/9/2025 2:48 PM To Commission-Public-Records 2 attachments (406 KB) Correspondence re flight noise petition[18].docx; Petition on Noise Ravenna.Cowen 9.9.25.pdf; WARNING: External email. Links or attachments may be unsafe. Hello, Michelle: It was nice to meet you today at the Port's quarterly meeting. Here is our public submission to the clerk for the record. Needless to say, we very much appreciate your efforts to address this issue. Ann Krumboltz email akrumboltz@gmail.com 206-714-7777 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 1/1 To: The Port of Seattle and the Federal Aviation Administration From: Residents from the Ravenna/Cowen neighborhood/Seattle, WA Date: September 9, 2025 Re: The increased frequency and noise levels of SEATAC flights The Ravenna/Cowen neighborhood and historic district is submitting this 12-page petition re: our deep concerns over the increased frequency, height, and noise levels of flights into SEATAC airport. The flight path goes right over our homes, morning and night. At times the planes fly over as often as every minute or two. We are asking for your help on noise abatement and varied flight paths. None of us can expect total quiet; we understand that we are dependent on aviation. But we are asking for better noise abatement and a fair adjustment to the incoming flight paths, as we are certain our neighborhood is taking the brunt of it. Many long-time residents say that the noise has gotten much worse recently. Why can't some of these flights fly in over Elliot Bay, Lake Washington, or along I-5? Do they need to fly in so low and so frequently over this particular neighborhood? The impacts are profound. We have neighbors who now wear ear plugs at night. We spoke to one family who was planning to build a backyard patio, but decided against it due to the untenable and chronic noise overhead. There will be parties in our yards where, literally, guests must stop conversing until the flights pass above us; two minutes later we'll often need to do it yet again. Some people have discussed installation of new triple-pane windows. Needless to say, all of this also impacts our home values. Lastly, it is worth noting that this doesn't help economic development if residents in the region face this level of noise issues. This petition could be much longer. Virtually everyone we approached was eager to sign. We did not want to delay in weighing-in, however, as it seems we are all feeling the impact here. Apologies for potential cross-postings on this, but we want to ensure all decision-makers are notified. If you need a point of contact, you can use us: Ann Krumboltz/Stephen Forman, 1758 NE 62 nd Street, Seattle, WA 98115. Cell: 206-714-7777. Email: akrumboltz@gmail.com. We will share your input with others through our neighborhood list-serves. Thank you for your consideration. We are extremely grateful for your attention to this matter. Cc: Senator Patty Murray; Senator Maria Cantwell; and Representative Pramila Jayapal 9/4/25, 1:34 PM Mail - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook Outlook [EXTERNAL] Take Action to Reduce Cruise Harms! From Arun Ganti Date Thu 9/4/2025 12:45 PM To Commission-Public-Records WARNING: External email. Links or attachments may be unsafe. Commission_Testimony Port Meeting, Dear Port Commissioners and staff, I urge you to take immediate action to reduce the harms caused by Seattle's cruise sector. Giant cruise ships pollute our waters and air, endanger our health and our climate, exploit onboard workers, and overwhelm destination communities. I urge the Port of Seattle to take the following actions: 1) Annually reduce the number of sailings, until there is zero water, air and climate pollution. The "Green Cruise Corridor" is a plan that may eventually reduce emissions; however, we need to start now! 2) Lobby the WA state legislature to expand the mission of WA ports to include stewardship. The Port should advocate to update state law so that ports are no longer mandated to continually grow business at the expense of the environment and our health. The current mission is obsolete and dangerous in light of the climate and environmental crises we now face. 3) Implement the emissions reduction timetable in the proposed U.S. Clean Shipping Act, which would end emissions from all ships by 2040 and would also electrify ports to stop health-harming pollution. The "Greenest Port in North America'' should lead the way, raising the bar for all US vessels. 4) Reject false solutions and speak out publicly about the need for true solutions. LNG from fracked gas has been proven to be as bad or worse for the climate than traditional fuels, yet cruise companies sailing out of Seattle make claims that LNG cruise ships are environmentally friendly. Engine "scrubbers" that turn air pollution into water pollution should not be allowed along the Seattle-Alaska cruise route; instead of using scrubbers, cruise companies could simply pay for a higher grade of available fuel. "Net zero" and "carbon neutral" are goals that allow climate pollution to continue and are not consistent with keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees - we need actual zero emissions vessels and targets. 5) Conduct discussions, goals, studies, and presentations about the cruise sector in an unbiased way. When economics are discussed, there should be a transparent breakdown of the purported financial benefit to our region, AND a breakdown of negative costs caused by the industry https://outlook.office365.com/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 1/2 9/4/25, 1:34 PM Mail - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook directly, the costs of worsening the climate crisis, and by its adverse impacts on human health. Emissions from the flights associated with cruise passengers, and from the ships' entire journeys, should be counted in the greenhouse gas inventories. Environmental accomplishments, such as shore power, must be framed in the context of total emissions/pollution generated to give a true picture of their effectiveness. Acknowledge the four billion gallons of water pollution annually dumped along the SEA-AK route. 6) Work in collaboration to support regional solutions that could reduce harm immediately. The entire Seattle-Alaska route should be a "no discharge zone," to stop the dumping of sewage, toxic engine scrubber waste, garbage, oily bilge water, and greywater. Support state legislation to prohibit the use of high-sulfur marine fuel; this would eliminate the need for scrubbers. The "Alaska Rangers" onboard observer program needs to be funded by passenger fees, and expanded to enforce environmental regulations along the entire route. The destructive impacts of cruises are enormous and fundamental to the industry's business model: cruise profits depend directly upon externalizing the costs of pollution and exploitation. Seattle should lead the way for all North American ports to immediately reduce harms, while exploring ways to equitably transition away from this devastating form of toxic tourism. Please consider this to be a written comment as part of public comment at the next Port Commission meeting. Arun Ganti scc.resistant069@slmails.com Seattle, Washington 98122 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 2/2 9/8/25, 1:44 PM Mail - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook Outlook [EXTERNAL] PUBLIC COMMENT, Port's Flight Corridor Safety Program SEPA DNS, by Sept. 9, 2025 From jwakropack@comcast.net Date Mon 9/8/2025 1:20 PM To Commission-Public-Records ; Rybolt, Steve ; SEPA@portseattle.org. Cc Jenn K WARNING: External email. Links or attachments may be unsafe. September 8, 2025 Steve Rybolt Port of Seattle Aviation Environment and Sustainability Department P.O. Box 68727 Seattle, Washington 98168 Port of Seattle Honorable Commissioners RE: SEPA DNS for Tree Removal in Port's Flight Corridor Safety Program I am against your statement of Non-Significance. The plan is significantly threatening to human health and the environment. Since I moved to Burien in January 2004, and the 3rd runway project occurred, yes, in 21 years, there has been massive amounts of tree removed by the PORT or by lands leased by the PORT to private developers without enough mitigation for human health and the environment. With the huge increase in flights in the last two decades, there should be even more incentive to save what mature trees we have. Not cut them down. And the paltry mitigation of 15 new baby trees for one mature tree is truly not sufficient or satisfactory. This is unacceptable. Mature trees are much more valuable. Your flight safety plan needs to be brought into the 21st Century where it's known that trees can assist with pollutants, carbon sequestering, and help the humans when heat dome events increase. https://outlook.office365.com/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 1/3 9/8/25, 1:44 PM Mail - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook As a public person, I've never heard anything about why these trees are impacting flights. Flights have been landing and taking off for decades with awesome success, and as I am a frequent flyer, I value your airport and the publics' safety, as well as, I drive by the airport at least twice per day, if not more. These days, I value any mature tree more than your plan to cut them. I am especially concerned about the 34 trees within the biodiversity area/corridor designated by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife as Priority Habitat Areas as detailed by the Defenders of Highline Forests. I am still concerned about the other 150 plus trees to be killed and gone from our precious tree landscape. Saving mature trees will help assist us nearby residents since there are so many trees gone just in the last two decades, let alone the last two years and since the new development of warehouses nearby. I implore you to SAVE TREES and figure out some other way to comply. It's not okay for the permanent residents to take on any more burden and tree canopy loss. We already have significant heat spots and health disparities according to the Washington Health Disparities Map tied to Washington's Environmental Justice Law (HEAL Act) Because of your expansion into more freight, the surrounding communities are suffering already and will continue to do so. We have even more need for trees since your cargo and warehouse plans have significantly impacted us in the nearby communities, and will continue in the future. Do more to save what makes the PNW so special, our trees. As Mardy Murie of the Wilderness Society, and in the vein of Hazel Wolf once said, " I hope... we are not so rich that we can afford to lose these trees, or so poor we can't afford to keep them." Please do the right thing. ~~~Jenn Kropack An Elder Voice for human health, trees, and the children of today and tomorrow who need me more than any economic gains 98198 Des Moines Resident since 2017, Burien 2004-2016, Born in Seattle Cc: Ecology SEPA Register https://outlook.office365.com/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 2/3 9/8/25, 1:44 PM Mail - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook Rep. Edwin Obras Rep. Mia Gregerson Senator Tina Orwall US Senator Patti Murray US Rep. Adam Smith https://outlook.office365.com/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 3/3 9/8/25, 9:43 AM Mail - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook Outlook [EXTERNAL] Save trees please - Meeting 9-9 on removal of the trees in the flight path From Peggy J. Printz Date Sun 9/7/2025 2:50 AM To Commission-Public-Records WARNING: External email. Links or attachments may be unsafe. Please do not kill and remove more than 200 trees south and west of (Sea-Tac airport to address potential obstructions to flights taking off and landing. These trees provide shelter and comfort for people and creatures, and they mitigate the harms of airport noise and pollution. Pilots have been able to avoid them, and they are not hazardous. Thank you, Peggy J. Printz 7729 57th Ave NE Seattle 98115 https://outlook.office365.com/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 1/1