P.O. Box 1209 Seattle, Washington 98111 www.portseattle.org 206.787.3000 APPROVED MINUTES COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING June 23, 2026 The Port of Seattle Commission met in a regular meeting Tuesday, June 23, 2026. The meeting was held at the Port of Seattle Headquarter Building Commission Chambers, located at 2711 Alaskan Way, Seattle, Washington, and virtually on Microsoft Teams. All Commissioners were in attendance. 1. CALL to ORDER The meeting was convened at 12:07 p.m. by Commission President Ryan Calkins, 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 presented. 4. 4a. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY Proclamation Recognizing June 2026 as Pride Month. Requested document(s) included a proclamation. Presenter(s): Bookda Gheisar, Senior Director Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Pennie Saum, Manager Process Improvement Program, Office of Strategic Initiatives Mary Van Biber, Manager Strategic Business Planning Investments, Office of Strategic Initiatives Jim Wanex, Senior Administrative Assistant, Maritime Division Clerk Hart read Item 4a into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item. The proclamation was read into the record by Port Staff and Members of the Port Pride Employee Resource Group. Digital recordings of the meeting proceedings and meeting materials are available online - www.portseattle.org. PORT COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, JUNE 23, 2026 Page 2 of 8 Members of the Commission thanked the readers of the proclamation and Director Gheisar for their leadership; discussed the local impact of the proclamation and support of Pride; federal efforts to revoke rights of the LGBTQIA+ community; and spoke regarding inclusivity in language and in policies. The motion, made by Commissioner Hasegawa, to approve Item 4a carried by the following vote: In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5) Opposed: (0) 5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT Executive Director Metruck previewed items on the day's agenda and made general and meetingrelated announcements. 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS Committee Strategic Advisor Erica Chung provided committee reports. Sustainability Environment and Climate Committee Commissioners Calkins and Felleman convened the Sustainability Environment and Climate Committee on June 16, 2026, with one item for discussion - the Environmental and Sustainability Annual Report, a preview to the Annual Report briefing that will take place later today. Waterfront and Industrial Lands Committee Commissioners Felleman and Cho convened the Waterfront Industrial Lands Committee on June 16, 2026. The Economic Development team, joined by an external consultant, Charlie Costanzo, provided an introductory briefing on their analysis of the shipbuilding industrial base and capabilities in the greater Seattle area. Portwide Arts and Culture Board The Portwide Arts and Culture Board met on June 16, 2026 with Commissioner Felleman in attendance. The Board discussed ongoing projects, including the Pier 69 mural; the upcoming temporary exhibit at Railspur; and other projects in progress. The Board also discussed two key documents, the recently completed five-year strategic plan, and the draft public art guidelines. The Board committed to holding additional ad-hoc working group meetings to discuss the guidelines, with a goal of approving them formally at their next quarterly meeting. 7. • PUBLIC COMMENT The following person stated they were proud of FIFA and the welcome Washington has given to people all over the world; discussed cumulative impacts of the airport over time; noted that 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, JUNE 23, 2026 Page 3 of 8 there can be a balance between a healthy community and a thriving airport and noted ways in which that can be accomplished through partnership: Senator Tina Orwall. The following people spoke regarding the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and projects included in the SAMP supporting the economy and the region, and need to invest in infrastructure to meet future growth: Ken Short, Association of Washington Business; The following person spoke in favor of investment in airport improvements to support future demand, visitor growth, and to reduce congestion: Michael Woody, Visit Seattle. The following person shared concerns regarding the SAMP environmental assessment and disproportional impacts in near-airport communities: Barton DeLacy, city of Des Moines StART representative. (written comments submitted) In lieu of spoken comment, written comment supporting proposed projects in the SAMP, described in the State Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), were submitted by: Maria Hackermann, Lufthansa Group; and Dennis Sills, Downtown Seattle Association. In lieu of spoken comment, written comment including a list of signatories, asking the Port to extend the public comment period for the SAMP SEPA DEIS from 60 days to 90 days was submitted by: Lynda Wong. In lieu of spoken comment, written comment in support of Agenda Item 11b, environment and sustainability projects was submitted by: Robert Thomas. • • • • • • [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 June 9, 2026, and Special Meeting Minutes of June 11, 2026. 8b. Approval of the Claims and Obligations for the Period of May 1, 2026, through May 31, 2026, Including Accounts Payable Check Nos. 963678 through 964075 in the Amount of $10,240,543.58; Accounts Payable ACH Nos. 084751 through 085530 in the Amount of $104,240,378.93; Accounts Payable Wire Transfers Nos. 069668 through 069690 in the Amount of $17,452,159.52; Payroll Check Nos. 230459 through 230556 in the Amount of $85,652.37; and Payroll ACH Nos. 1315656 through 1320762 in the Amount of $19,209,869.53, for Total Payments of $151,228,603.93. Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 8c. Adoption of Resolution Nos. 3849 and 3850: Issuance and Sale of Intermediate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Not-to-Exceed $250,000,000 and Issuance and Sale of First Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds in the Aggregate Principal Amount of Not-to-Exceed $70,000,000. 8c-1. Resolution No. 3849: A Resolution of the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle authorizing the issuance and sale of Intermediate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026 in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $250,000,000 (the 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, JUNE 23, 2026 Page 4 of 8 "2026 Intermediate Lien Bonds"), for the purpose of refunding the Port's Intermediate Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2015C (the "2015C Bonds") and the Port's Intermediate Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016 (the "2016 Bonds"). 8c-2. Resolution No. 3850: A Resolution of the Port Commission of the Port of Seattle authorizing the issuance and sale of First Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2026 in the aggregate principal amount of not to exceed $70,000,000 (the "2026 First Lien Bonds"), for the purpose of refunding the Port's First Lien Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2016B (the "2016B Bonds"). Requested documents included an agenda memorandum, resolution 1, resolution 2, and presentation. 8d. Commission Approval of International Travel Requests for Known Travel in the Third Quarter of 2026. Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum. 8e. Authorization for the Executive Director to Approve Funding to Complete Design and Permitting of a New Telecommunication Meet Me Room at Terminal 91 in the Requested Amount of $900,000, for an Increased Total Authorization To-Date of $1,000,000 and a Total Estimated Project Cost of $12,200,000. (CIP# C802027). Request document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation. The motion to approve the Consent Agenda, made by Commissioner Hasegawa, carried by the following vote: In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5) Opposed: (0) 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, JUNE 23, 2026 Page 5 of 8 10. NEW BUSINESS 10a. Introduction of Resolution No. 3851: A Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A and 2026B in the Aggregate Principal Amount Not-to-Exceed $400,000,000, for the Purposes of Financing or Refinancing Capital Improvements to Aviation Facilities; Setting Forth Certain Bond Terms and Covenants; and Delegating Authority to Approve Final Terms and Conditions and the Sale of the Bonds. Requested document(s) included an agenda memorandum, resolution, and presentation. Presenter(s): Chris Wimsatt, Chief Financial Offer, Finance and Budget Scott Bertram, Manager Corporate Finance, Finance and Budget Angie Rose, Principal Financial Analyst, Finance and Budget Clerk Hart read Item 10a into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item. The presentation addressed: • sale and issuance of Subordinate Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 2026A&B; • background information related to variable rate debt; • variable rate debt's ability to lower the Port's cost of capital; • other benefits including asset-liability management and providing a flexible structure; • risk in rate volatility; • general benefits, risks, and mitigation associated with the bonds; • direct bank loan benefits and risks; and • next steps - adoption of the resolution at the July 14th Commission meeting and bond closing tentatively scheduled in the month of August. Discussion ensued regarding: • how exposure to a variable rate mitigates risk when events are unpredictable; • variable rate debt applicable to new debt; • policy and structure of the Port's fixed rate investments; • the potential of an inverted yield curve; • generating higher returns in our investment portfolio in the future and finding a strategy to accomplish that; and • transaction costs. The motion, made by Commissioner Cho, carried by the following vote: In favor: Calkins, Cho, Felleman, Hasegawa, and Mohamed (5) Opposed: (0) 11. PRESENTATIONS AND STAFF REPORTS 11a. 2025 Workforce Development Annual Report. 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, JUNE 23, 2026 Page 6 of 8 Presenter(s): Anna Pavlik, Director Workforce Development Leslie Horton, Workforce Development Manager and Data Analyst Robert Brown, Workforce Development Manager and Data Analyst Clerk Hart read Item 11a into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item. (Commissioner Hasegawa exited the meeting at 1:30 p.m.) The presentation addressed: • mission/programs; • aligning investments with industry needs; • shared vision and successes; • career connected learning; • continuum of services; • leveraging funds through partnerships; • 2025 accomplishments, including record numbers in hours worked in the construction category and pre-apprenticeship training results; • aviation 2025 demographics and job placements; • Youth Maritime Career Lauch demographics and internship placements; • green jobs and the Duwamish Valley Career Navigator program; and • next steps in workforce development in 2027. Discussion ensued regarding: • key performance indicators for construction; • funding apprentices through the tax levy; • return on investment analysis; • steps taken to ensure coordination across the organization; • a tracking system for outreach events; • coordination with Career Connected Learning; • navigator positions added in 2025; • maritime internship placements and the goal of more adult maritime placements in 2026; • partnerships through Port Jobs; and • many trades associated with ship building. Members of the Commission thanked the team for their presentation and their work. 11b. 2025 Environment and Sustainability Annual Report. Presentation document(s) included an agenda memorandum and presentation. Presenter(s): Sandra Kilroy, Senior Director Environment and Sustainability Sarah Cox, Director Aviation Environment and Sustainability Sarah Ogier, Director Maritime Environment and Sustainability 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, JUNE 23, 2026 Page 7 of 8 Clerk Hart read Item 11b into the record and Executive Director Metruck introduced the item. The presentation addressed: • building a sustainable and resilient Port; • 2025 accomplishments including PFAS removal; shore power record utilization; cruise biofuel demonstration project; fast chargers installed at SEA; salmon habitat created; trees and shrubs planted; sound insulation repair and replace pilot program; Quiet Sound; PNW2AK Green Corridor green methanol study; programmatic permits; Seattle waterfront clean energy strategy; reduction in Port controlled emissions; ADAPTSEA; construction waste diverted; and federal funding for clean ports; • 2025 reporting categories; • healthy lands and habitats; • cleaning up contaminated lands; • protecting water quality; • reducing waste; • resilient and sustainable infrastructure; • Charting the Course to Zero - Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction; • Scope 3 emissions - airport and seaport; • environmental planning and permitting; • lessening the impact of aircraft noise; • practicing equity, diversity, and inclusion; and • engaging the community. Discussion ensued regarding: • sustainable building for the Concourse expansion; • greenhouse gas emissions reduction including natural gas transition at the airport; • airlines plugging into the pre-conditioned air system and hose configurations; • emissions of the Northwest Seaport Alliance operations inventoried and reported separately; • engaging with cities regarding sound insulation and their goals; • sound reduction elements include in building codes; • public outreach undertaken regarding the Sustainable Airport Master Plan and the State Environmental Protection Act process; • showcasing what the Port does with respect to environmental leadership; • sustainable fuel and efficiencies; • factors affecting a relatively small percentage of cruise ships not able to plug into shorepower; • guiding investments through emissions data; and • getting information to mariners so they can be aware of whale locations and looking into what the Marine Exchange can do. Members of the Commission thanked the team for their presentation and their work. 12. QUESTIONS on REFERRAL to COMMITTEE and CLOSING COMMENTS Discussion ensued regarding public engagement for comments of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects State Environmental Protection Act Draft Environmental Impact Statement. 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, JUNE 23, 2026 13. Page 8 of 8 ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 3:27 p.m. Prepared: Attest: Michelle M. Hart, Commission Clerk Sam Cho, Commission Secretary Minutes approved: July 14, 2026 Minutes of October 27, 2020, submitted for review on November 5, 2020, and proposed for approval on November 10, 2020. 6/24/26, 8:55 AM Inbox - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook Outlook RE: [EXTERNAL] DeLacy comment for Port Commission Special Meeting 6/23/2026 From Barton DeLacy/USA Date Wed 6/24/2026 8:51 AM To Commission-Public-Records Yes, I am. Thank you. P. Barton DeLacy, MAI, CRE Executive Director Valuation & Advisory Direct: +1 206 521 0233 Mobile: +1 503 319 8086 barton.delacy@cushwake.com 601 Union Street, Suite 1100 Seattle, WA 98101 | USA www.cushmanwakefield.com This transmittal is confidential and may be protected by the attorney-client privilege or attorney work product. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that you have received this transmittal in error and any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this transmittal or any attachments to this transmittal is strictly prohibited. If you have received this in error, please notify the sender by return e-mail and then delete it. From: Commission-Public-Records Sent: Wednesday, June 24, 2026 8:45 AM To: Barton DeLacy/USA Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] DeLacy comment for Port Commission Special Meeting 6/23/2026 Good morning, Are you submitting these written comments in support of your spoken comments from the 6/23 meeting? Thank you! -Commission Public Records From: Barton DeLacy/USA Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 5:49 PM https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 1/3 6/24/26, 8:55 AM Inbox - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook To: Commission-Public-Records ; Andres Mantilla Cc: Rebecca Deming Subject: [EXTERNAL] DeLacy comment for Port Commission Special Meeting 6/23/2026 WARNING: External email. Links or attachments may be unsafe. Andres: please see attached from today's meeting. I want to be sure it gets on the record. I appeared personally and gave an abridged version (2:00 time limit). LMK if anything amiss. Rebecca: please distribute to our Airport advisory committee. Here's the attachment as a link for your review: DeLacy Port Commission comments 06232026.pdf All for now P. 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Barton DeLacy, City of Des Moines Airport Advisory Committee Member and StART Representative Date: June 23, 2026 Re: Recap of in-person testimony before Commission Special Meeting today Good afternoon. My name is Barton DeLacy. I am a Des Moines citizen representative on StART (Stakeholder Advisory Round Table) and am here today as a member of our Airport Advisory Committee. Professionally I am a commercial real estate valuation consultant for an international firm and currently serve as Chair of the Des Moines Planning Commission. I have been a resident of the Woodmont neighborhood of Des Moines since 2020. However, my wife's family has lived there for over 80 years, now through three generations. When our grandchildren visit, as they did this past week, the house has been home to five. I might add that when my wife's grandfather bought our lot and moved a cottage to it in the 1940s; few foresaw that the nascent SeaTac airport would become the local noise and health nuisance it is today. Personally, we live beyond the contours of the arbitrary 65 DNL (day night average sound level boundaries), yet we are subjected to continuous third runway over-flights, up to every 45 seconds from 5 am to 1 am (some 20 hours) on a daily basis. We are not alone, as Senator Orwell just attested. I am here to express concerns voiced by members of my community, including both neighbors and more involved citizen volunteers. We find that the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) environmental assessments (NEPA and SEPA) are simply not responsive to actual airport noise, collateral traffic and the cumulative health effects of planned airport expansion. Yet, they claim no impact! Further, what about environmental justice? The South King County communities of Des Moines and Burien, if not SeaTac and Normandy Park, are disproportionately impacted compared with more affluent communities in north and east King County. In fact, consider the emerging demographics of migrant communities east of Pac Highway and in south central Des Moines. The age and condition of the housing stock, coupled with increased density mandates, are only aggravated by its exposure to over 50,000 flights a year, or better than one-a-minute. And now the SAMP projects an additional 30,000 flights per year. Yet, the Draft SEPA Environmental Impact Statement finds no impact to housing values and no significant impacts regarding noise, air quality and socioeconomic or environmental justice issues. Really? Having attended StART meetings now for the past year, I have found them informative, but with little opportunity for feedback or discussion. I can speak for a number of us. We feel like window-dressing. Compliance boxes to be checked. An amen chorus for the Port staff. We understand that airport expansion is inevitable. We seek not to stop the expansion, but to mitigate and remedy the long term harm our communities have long suffered. Our areas of concern include the following: 1. Noise and flight frequency: The 65 DNL noise measurement standard used to define high-noise zones near the airport is both outdated and obsolete. Without getting into the science here, the standard addresses neither the frequency of flights nor the relative disruption caused by night flights. The latter will necessarily increase. 2. Collateral traffic: With projections of an additional 30,000 flights per year, most passengers will arrive via ground transportation, swelling local arterial traffic particularly through our South King County neighborhoods. No attempt was made to gauge actual impact and $40 M in transportation improvements hardly covers the cost of a single roundabout. 3. Health effects: NEPA relies on 40-year-old studies of air quality impacts and lacks adequate monitoring of current air traffic. Under this expansion proposal, the Port of Seattle will spend several million dollars to process and store Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). A nice goal, except that widespread use of sustainable fuel is decades away. Our communities are suffering noise and air quality-related health issues now. 4. Inadequacy of the Sound Insulation Program: According to my fellow DM AAC member, Jeffery Bogen, a retired FAA engineer, there are significant gaps in the draft Environmental Impact Statement when it comes to providing noise relief and comprehensive implementation of sound insulation packages. We recognize that most of the acknowledged effects from airport expansion cannot be mitigated. Hence, the Port of Seattle Commission must start to think about just compensation for those individuals and communities that will be so disproportionately and adversely impacted, only to grow a facility that otherwise benefits the whole region. Respectfully submitted, P. Barton DeLacy Des Moines StART Representative Airport Advisory Member 26485 8th Ave. S Des Moines, WA 98198 pbdelacy@gmail.com 503-319-8086 6/23/26, 8:21 AM Mail - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook Outlook [EXTERNAL] Public testimony on Airport Master Plan From HAECKERMANN, MARIA Date Sun 6/21/2026 4:49 PM To Commission-Public-Records 1 attachment (139 KB) Lufthansa Testimony SAMP SEA_.pdf; WARNING: External email. Links or attachments may be unsafe. Dear Sirs, Attached letter from Lufthansa German Airlines supporting SEA Airport Master Plan (SAMP). Thank you. Kind regards, Maria Häckermann Station Manager SEA Lufthansa Group Deutsche Lufthansa AG SEA SM 17801 International Blvd. M6014 Seattle Tacoma International Airport Seatac, WA 98158 USA Phone +1 206 962 4469 maria.haeckermann@dlh.de lufthansa.com lufthansagroup.com https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 1/1 Seattle, June 8th, 2026 Dear Commissioners, Lufthansa German Airlines believe that the proposed expansion of Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), as outlined in the Master Plan, will help fulfill our future operational needs while significantly enhancing the customer experience. By increasing capacity, improving efficiency, and modernizing facilities, the Master Plan will ensure smoother operations for our organization and provide a more convenient, reliable, and enjoyable experience for everyone who travels through SEA. A strong, modern airport is essential to supporting economic growth and maintaining the connections that help our region thrive. We appreciate the Port of Seattle's efforts to plan and support moving this project forward. Respectfully, Mircea-Petru Godja Head of Ground Experience Americas North Lufthansa Group Maria Haeckermann Station Manager SEA Lufthansa 6/23/26, 8:31 AM Inbox - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook Outlook [EXTERNAL] Public comment from Downtown Seattle Association on Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan From Dennis Sills Date Mon 6/22/2026 4:09 PM To Commission-Public-Records Cc Schinfeld, Eric ; Jon Scholes ; shefali@resilientstrategiesllc.org 1 attachment (182 KB) 2026 DSA letter for Airport Master Plan.pdf; WARNING: External email. Links or attachments may be unsafe. Dear Commissioners, On behalf of the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA), I am writing to respectfully request that the attached letter regarding the Port of Seattle's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) be accepted into the public record in advance of the Commission meeting on June 23, 2026. The Downtown Seattle Association represents more than 2,000 businesses, nonprofit organizations, property owners, and residents committed to the vitality of downtown Seattle and the broader regional economy. As the economic and cultural center of the region, downtown Seattle benefits significantly from the connectivity, tourism, business travel, trade, and economic activity supported by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. We appreciate the Port's leadership in planning for the airport's future and offer the attached comments for your consideration as you deliberate on the Sustainable Airport Master Plan. We believe it is important that the region continue investing in infrastructure that supports projected passenger growth while advancing environmental stewardship, operational efficiency, and economic opportunity. Thank you for your service and for your consideration of DSA's perspective. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss our comments further. Sincerely, Dennis Dennis Sills Downtown Seattle Association VP, Advocacy & Economic Development 310.456.4571 https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 1/2 6/23/26, 8:31 AM Inbox - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 2/2 June 22, 2026 Port of Seattle Commissioner Ryan Calkins Port of Seattle Commissioner Sam Cho Port of Seattle Commissioner Fred Felleman Port of Seattle Commissioner Toshiko Hasegawa Port of Seattle Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed Port of Seattle 2711 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98121 Dear Port of Seattle Commissioners, On behalf of the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA), I am writing in support of the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) and the proposed investments at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) outlined in the State Environmental Policy Act Draft Environmental Impact Statement. DSA, founded in 1958, represents more than 2,000 businesses, nonprofit organizations, property owners and residents who are passionate about the health and vitality of downtown. DSA appreciates the Port's efforts to balance economic growth, environmental stewardship and community impacts through the SAMP planning and environmental review process. A thriving and well-connected airport is essential to the continued success of downtown Seattle. SEA serves as the front door to our city, connecting downtown businesses, residents and workers to global markets, attracting visitors who support hotels, restaurants, retailers, arts and cultural institutions, and enabling employers to recruit and retain talent from around the world. In today's global economy, connectivity is key, including connections to vendors, customers, talent and markets. For our members and the broader regional economy, SEA is more than a transportation hub; it is a critical economic engine that helps make the Puget Sound region a global center for commerce, technology, research and entrepreneurship. SEA benefits from a direct high-capacity transit connection to downtown Seattle through Link light rail, allowing travelers to quickly access jobs, hotels, restaurants, entertainment venues and convention facilities. The proposed expansion would build upon this important regional asset, helping ensure that increased passenger activity translates into economic activity throughout downtown and the broader region. Letter to Port of Seattle On Sustainable Airport Master Plan Page 2 That competitive advantage erodes if we fail to invest in infrastructure that can accommodate future demand. SEA currently serves approximately 53 million passengers annually, with demand projected to grow significantly in the coming years. Those travelers are coming whether the airport expands or not. The question is whether they will be served by a world-class airport capable of meeting demand or by facilities strained beyond their intended capacity, resulting in delays, congestion and a diminished traveler experience. The Port of Seattle has done an admirable job maximizing capacity within SEA's existing footprint, and the improvements completed over the last year demonstrate the Port's creativity and commitment to operational excellence. However, the airport has reached the practical limits of what can be achieved within its current facilities. We believe the proposed second terminal and associated infrastructure improvements are exactly the kind of investments that keep regions competitive. The project would add 19 gates, expand roadway capacity, increase curb space for passenger pick-up and drop-off, provide additional parking and improve passenger processing through expanded TSA checkpoints. These improvements will enhance the travel experience, improve operational efficiency and support the continued growth of our regional economy. The consequences of inaction are significant. If our airport cannot efficiently accommodate passenger and cargo demand, businesses may choose to locate elsewhere, supply chains may shift to competing hubs and future economic opportunities could bypass our region altogether. Maintaining a modern, efficient airport is essential to attracting investment, supporting tourism, growing employment and ensuring that downtown Seattle remains competitive on the national and global stage. For these reasons, DSA strongly supports advancing the SAMP. Now is the time to invest in the infrastructure necessary to meet future demand, strengthen regional mobility and support the continued economic vitality of downtown Seattle. Sincerely, Dennis Sills Downtown Seattle Association Vice President, Advocacy and Economic Development 6/23/26, 8:26 AM Inbox - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook Outlook [EXTERNAL] Public Comment for Commission Meeting - June 23, 2026 - Item 11b - Robert Thomas From Robert thomas Date Mon 6/22/2026 9:22 AM To Commission-Public-Records 1 attachment (3 KB) Robert_Thomas_Public_Comment_2026-06-23.pdf; WARNING: External email. Links or attachments may be unsafe. Afternoon - Please see attached PDF for public comment to be attached to the approved minutes for the June 23rd commision meeting. Best. Robert D. Thomas email: rdthomas0820@gmail.com https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 1/1 Robert Thomas Registered Voter, King County, Washington June 22, 2026 Port of Seattle Commission Commission Office 2711 Alaskan Way Seattle, WA 98121 Sent via email: commission-public-records@portseattle.org RE: Written Public Comment for Commission Meeting of June 23, 2026 - Agenda Item 11b, 2025 Environment and Sustainability Annual Report Dear Commissioners, My name is Robert Thomas. I am a registered King County voter and a civil engineer with five years of experience working on maritime infrastructure projects. I am looking forward to today's presentation on the 2025 Environment and Sustainability Annual Report, and I wanted to flag a few highlights from the materials in the packet that stood out to me as someone who works on the technical side of waterfront infrastructure. The Miller Creek Restoration Project, which created 450 feet of new salmon habitat and 1.4 acres of new floodplain in partnership with Burien and SeaTac, is a great example of what coordinated regional restoration work can accomplish. I was also glad to see the Port reach the final design phase with the EPA on the East Waterway cleanup at the Harbor Island Superfund site - that is a genuinely complex remediation effort, and getting to final design is a real milestone. And on the maritime side, having all three cruise berths now equipped with shore power, on track toward full utilization by homeported ships in 2027, reflects real engineering and regulatory coordination behind the scenes. As the Port continues to advance projects like these, I would encourage the Commission to keep leaning on the engineering and maritime professional community here in King County - we want to help deliver on these goals, not just read about them in the annual report. Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing more in today's presentation. Respectfully submitted, Robert Thomas King County, Washington 6/23/26, 9:49 AM Mail - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook Outlook [EXTERNAL] Public Comment for Commission Meeting - 6/23 - SEPA Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Public Comment Period From lynda wong Date Tue 6/23/2026 8:49 AM To Commission-Public-Records Cc STACC4J Steering Committee 1 attachment (178 KB) Updated signatories as of 6-23-26 SAMP DEIS comment ext req.pdf; WARNING: External email. Links or attachments may be unsafe. Dear Port of Seattle Commissioners and Executive Director Stephen Metruck, This public comment is submitted for the June 23, 2026 Port of Seattle Commission meeting regarding the Port's decision to keep the public comment period for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Draft SEPA Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) at 60 days. The undersigned respectfully request that the Commission extend that period to 90 days. The undersigned residents, elected officials, community organizations, and partner institutions respectfully urge the Port of Seattle to extend the public comment period for the SAMP SEPA DEIS from 60 days, May 22 through July 21, to 90 days. Since this request was first submitted, organizational signatories have more than doubled. The coalition now includes neighborhood associations, climate and environmental organizations, public health and health‑equity leaders, and BIPOC‑led and immigrant and refugee community organizations from airport‑impacted neighborhoods in South Seattle, Burien, SeaTac, White Center, and the Duwamish Valley. Signatories include organizations such as Duwamish River Community Coalition, Georgetown Community Council, Front and Centered, South Seattle Climate Action Network, Sustainable Seattle, Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, Pacific Islander Health Board of Washington, El Centro de la Raza, White Center Food Bank, Seattle Parks Foundation, Puget Soundkeeper, 350 Seattle, People for Climate Action Seattle, Burien Airport Committee, the Cedarhurst neighborhood, SE Indivisible, Cambodian American Community Council of Washington, Oceania NW, and others, alongside individual residents of airport‑impacted communities. The SAMP Draft SEPA EIS is a review of the community consequences of a major airport expansion. The proposal includes a second terminal building, increased fuel storage, off‑site cargo facilities, and new roads, all of which will shape surrounding neighborhoods for years to come. Many of the communities most affected are already identified as overburdened, facing cumulative air, noise, and health burdens that make a thorough, accessible SEPA review especially important. Residents already report significant sleep disruption, elevated stress, and difficulty opening windows due to noise and air quality concerns. https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 1/2 6/23/26, 9:49 AM Mail - Commission-Public-Records - Outlook This review covers issues that directly affect communities, including housing pressure, public health, air quality, noise, land use and zoning, roadway impacts, and cumulative impacts. It is not simply a review of project‑by‑project construction effects. It is a review of the broader consequences of a linked airport expansion program that will influence community conditions for years to come. The Cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac have already asked the Port to provide a 90‑day comment period, citing the project's scale, complexity, unresolved cumulative impacts, overlap with regional preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the need for enough time for cities, community organizations, and residents to review the document carefully and provide meaningful input. That formal request was denied on May 21, and the Port is currently keeping the review period at 60 days. A 90‑day public comment period is needed for several reasons: SEPA is broader than the earlier NEPA process, and this Draft EIS addresses community‑facing issues- including housing, cumulative impacts, human health, environmental justice, air quality, and noise-that cannot be adequately reviewed in a minimal 60‑day window. The document is large and technically complex, and communities need real time to read, discuss, translate, and respond so that comments reflect informed public understanding rather than rushed reaction. Many of the organizations signing this letter work directly with overburdened communities already identified in Washington's environmental health disparities maps, and a 90‑day period is the minimum needed for these communities and their partners to provide meaningful input. The Port is both proposing the project and leading the SEPA review, which makes transparency, independent scrutiny, and plain‑language public explanation especially important to public trust. The Port has committed to multilingual access, community partnerships, and reduced barriers to participation; a 90‑day comment period is far more consistent with those commitments than a 60‑day window, particularly for residents with language, technology, or schedule barriers. A 90‑day period is consistent with best practices for complex environmental reviews of this scale and will help avoid perceptions of a predetermined outcome. For these reasons, the undersigned respectfully request that the Port reverse its decision and extend the SAMP Draft SEPA EIS public comment period to 90 days. Thank you for your consideration, STACC4J, and all undersigned listed in the attached .pdf. https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/commission-public-records@portseattle.org/inbox/id/AAQkAGE1YmYzYTk0LWE2N2YtNGZmYi05YjgxLTE5MDVjO... 2/2 Public Comment for Commission Meeting: Sustainable Airport Master Plan Near-Term Projects Environmental Review - SEPA Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Public Comment Period June 23, 2026 Dear Port of Seattle Commissioners and Executive Director Stephen Metruck, This public comment is submitted for the June 23, 2026 Port of Seattle Commission meeting regarding the Port's decision to keep the public comment period for the Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Draft SEPA Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) at 60 days. The undersigned respectfully request that the Commission extend that period to 90 days. The undersigned residents, elected officials, community organizations, and partner institutions respectfully urge the Port of Seattle to extend the public comment period for the SAMP SEPA DEIS from 60 days, May 22 through July 21, to 90 days. Since this request was first submitted, organizational signatories have more than doubled. The coalition now includes neighborhood associations, climate and environmental organizations, public health and health‑equity leaders, and BIPOC‑led and immigrant and refugee community organizations from airport‑impacted neighborhoods in South Seattle, Burien, SeaTac, White Center, and the Duwamish Valley. Signatories include organizations such as Duwamish River Community Coalition, Georgetown Community Council, Front and Centered, South Seattle Climate Action Network, Sustainable Seattle, Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility, Pacific Islander Health Board of Washington, El Centro de la Raza, White Center Food Bank, Seattle Parks Foundation, Puget Soundkeeper, 350 Seattle, People for Climate Action Seattle, Burien Airport Committee, the Cedarhurst neighborhood, SE Indivisible, Cambodian American Community Council of Washington, Oceania NW, and others, alongside individual residents of airport‑impacted communities. The SAMP Draft SEPA EIS is a review of the community consequences of a major airport expansion. The proposal includes a second terminal building, increased fuel storage, off‑site cargo facilities, and new roads, all of which will shape surrounding neighborhoods for years to come. Many of the communities most affected are already identified as overburdened, facing cumulative air, noise, and health burdens that make a thorough, accessible SEPA review especially important. Residents already report significant sleep disruption, elevated stress, and difficulty opening windows due to noise and air quality concerns. This review covers issues that directly affect communities, including housing pressure, public health, air quality, noise, land use and zoning, roadway impacts, and cumulative impacts. It is not simply a review of project‑by‑project construction effects. It is a review of the broader consequences of a linked airport expansion program that will influence community conditions for years to come. The Cities of Burien, Des Moines, and SeaTac have already asked the Port to provide a 90‑day comment period, citing the project's scale, complexity, unresolved cumulative impacts, overlap with regional preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and the need for enough time for cities, community organizations, and residents to review the document carefully and provide meaningful input. That formal request was denied on May 21, and the Port is currently keeping the review period at 60 days. A 90‑day public comment period is needed for several reasons: ● SEPA is broader than the earlier NEPA process, and this Draft EIS addresses community‑facing issues-including housing, cumulative impacts, human health, environmental justice, air quality, and noise-that cannot be adequately reviewed in a minimal 60‑day window. ● The document is large and technically complex, and communities need real time to read, discuss, translate, and respond so that comments reflect informed public understanding rather than rushed reaction. Many of the organizations signing this letter work directly with overburdened communities already identified in Washington's environmental health disparities maps, and a 90‑day period is the minimum needed for these communities and their partners to provide meaningful input. ● The Port is both proposing the project and leading the SEPA review, which makes transparency, independent scrutiny, and plain‑language public explanation especially important to public trust. ● The Port has committed to multilingual access, community partnerships, and reduced barriers to participation; a 90‑day comment period is far more consistent with those commitments than a 60‑day window, particularly for residents with language, technology, or schedule barriers. ● A 90‑day period is consistent with best practices for complex environmental reviews of this scale and will help avoid perceptions of a predetermined outcome. For these reasons, the undersigned respectfully request that the Port reverse its decision and extend the SAMP Draft SEPA EIS public comment period to 90 days. Thank you for your consideration, STACC4J and signatories Rena Langille Concerned citizen Concerned householder Meagan Lass North Seatac Barbara Phinney Community member Seattle Jordan Van Voast L.Ac. Seattle Stephen Enright Resident Des Moines / Burien Lucas Rickerson Beacon Hill Kim Oki SE Indivisible Lindsay Harris Resident Cedarhurst/highline Sharyn Parker Burien Calvin Fries Beacon Hull Iris Antman Hillman City Annika Ushio Resident Jessica Anne Alspaugh Chris Covert-Bowlds Beacon Hill Beacon Hill Family Physician Washington Physicians for Social Responsibility Sarah Kavage Capitol Hill Jacky hoang Beacon hill Matt Munson Citizen Beacon Hill Ly Nguyen Self Self Regina Mutter Person Burien Anne Pettinger Clare Ortblad Beacon Hill Concerned resident South Beacon Hill Erin Sanders Beacon Hill Rebecca Alexander Des Moines Adam Silver Latona Elizabeth Heath West Seattle - Westwood Sarah Normandy Park Fabian Cano Burien Christopher W Buckley NE Seattle Lauren Redfield Ballard Corinne Manning South beacon hill Sofia Aragon Nurse Burien Jen Barth Human Seatac Kelsey Nyland Resident Georgetown Eleanor Duggar Chris Thomsen Nicholas Wagner Wesley Homes Real Estate Broker/Business Owner Davis Group Real Estate / Shorewood on the Sound Queen Anne Nicolas Sowers Timbre Architecture & Sound  Clay Compton Barbara Marino DR Beacon Hill Ruth Hooper psychotherapist Rainier Valley Arlene Roth West Seattle Ann Dorsey Northridge David Perk Community member Roosevelt neighborhood, Seattle Selene Russo Highland Park seattle David Saylor Price South Beacon Stacy popich-buhrman Normandy park Katie Paulson Homeowner, mom North Hill, Des Moines Emily Inlow-Hood Burien Airport Committee, North Burien resident Paul Hood Burien citizen Gary Adante Director of Operations Mary Jo Leonardson Shalimar Gonzales Hangarhive Retired resident Tukwila Rosemary Moore Mercer Island resident SAMETH MELL South Seattle Laura Gibbons Seattle Elizabeth Burton People for Climate Action Seattle Peggy J. Printz 350 Aviation Committee 350 Seattle 350 Seattle Erin Perry North Hill John Birnel 350.org Braydon Bourne Extend the SEPA Comment Period to 90 Days Beacon Hill Richgrass Flight path victim. Downtown Des moines Robert Briggs Vashon Betsy McFeely Consultant South Park resident Lindsay Davis SeaTac resident Angle Lake Robin Martin SeaTac Kelsey Vanhee Boulevard Park Mark Bradley Seattle-Central District Reily Blackner Beacon Hill Denise Mohr Des Moines Robin A Hartman Resident North Hill, Des Moines WA Susan Ward Lichton Springs/Duwamish Taylor Sharpe Boulevard Park Tony Han Burien Lisa Zander White Center Marcos Martnez Burien resident Gail Cabahug Advocacy and Policy Manager Puget Soundkeeper Joseph Seia Executive Director www.oceanianw.org Sambath Eat Executive Director Cambodian American Community Council of WA Caroline Villanova Director of Government Relations & Community Impact Seattle Parks Foundation Andrea O'Ferrall White Center griffin ong King County CECTF Youth Representative Obumneme Owusi Director, Growth Dev Organization Jeraldi Gonzalez PCAT member Burien Holly Krejci resident/member Georgetown & KCIACC Rosario-Maria Georgetown Nancy Peterson Des Moines Kristopher Larsen Director of Workforce Development Filipino Community of Seattle Elizabeth Claud Des Moines Homeowner and Parent Marine District, Des Moines Gloria Comunnity member N/a Dinah Wilson Member of King County Climate Equity Community Task Force Skyway Teresa 3 Tree point Gaby B El Centro de la Raza Estela Ortega Executive Director El Centro de la Raza Debora Gaiser Des Moines/Huntington Park West Charles Normandy Park Maria Faria Burien Carmen Smith Executive Director White Center Food Bank / White Center, Burien Becky concerned citizen DesMoines Marina district Victor Rodriguez Council Chair Governor's Interagency Council on Health Disparities Beth Brunton Co-chair South Seattle Climate Action Network Iris Antman Hillman City Guillermo Rogel Political Manager Seattle/Front and Centered Thyda Chhom ED Khmer Community of Seattle-King County Malia D'Alio President & Tribal Liaison Pacific Islander Health Board of WA (PIHB) Andrea Chin Dillon Hall Redmond No more noise! Olde Burien James Richardson Capitol hill GC Latona Cindy M. Dutka none diane marks port angeles Clay Compton Northwest Bellevue Susan Moskwa West Seattle Sherry Bupp Individual Rosemary Moore Mercer Island resident Claire Strevey West Seattle Marin Fremont Jocelyn Phillips Greenlake Pennie O'Grady Greenlake Brandon Bowersox-Johnson I reside in Bremerton Tim Neill Treasurer, Georgetown Community Council Georgetown Community Council Meilani Lanier-Kamaha'o Executive Director Sustainable Seattle Robin Schwartz Advocacy and Community Resilience Manager Duwamish River Community Coalition/Duwamish Valley Kathy Nyland Resident Geirgetown Paul Mocha Beacon Hill Shannon Markley Shoreline - Richmond Beach Joseph Cirnigliaro Georgetown Community Council Heather Carney Chair - GCC Board of Directors Julia Buck MERLE ADLER 350 Seattle Volunteer Derrick Elsea Lai King Georgetown Community Council multiple GCC Board Member / Georgetown Manager Pacific Islander Health Board of Washington Ann Dorsey LA Bill Valela Neighborhood Tina Young Beacon Hill