NWSA Regular Meeting

4/4/2023

The Conference Center at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
17801 International Blvd, Seattle, WA 98158

Agenda

  • 9:30 AM: Executive Session / FMC Closed Session
    1. CALL TO ORDER
    2. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION FOLLOWED BY A FEDERAL MARITIME COMMISSION (FMC) CLOSED SESSION
      1. One item pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(g): To evaluate the qualifications of an applicant for public employment or to review the performance of a public employee.
      2. Two items in executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(i): To discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to litigation or potential litigation to which the agency is a party when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in an adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency.
      3. Closed discussions pursuant to laws and regulations found at 46 U.S.C. § 40306, 46 C.F.R. § 538.608, 46 C.F.R. § 535.701(I)(1) and as authorized by Port of Seattle/Port of Tacoma Alliance Agreement, FMC Agreement No. 201228.
    3. RETURN TO ORDER - 11:30 AM
    4. FLAG SALUTE
    5. REPORT BY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
    6. PUBLIC COMMENT – Written comments may be submitted to nwsacomment@nwseaportalliance.com
    7. WORK GROUP REPORTS
      1. Environmental
      2. Internal Governance
    8. CONSENT AGENDA
      1. Approval of the minutes
      2. Check Certification
    9. ACTION AGENDA
      1. CEO Evaluation Discussion and Potential Action Regarding Compensation.
      2. Terminal 115 Northland Fourth Lease Amendment: Request Managing Members’ authorization for the Chief Executive Officer or their delegate to execute a Fourth Amendment to the Terminal 115 Northland Services, Inc. Lease Agreement extending the “Required Dock Work Deadlines” and incorporation of future Clean Truck Program requirements for domestic marine cargo terminals. MemoAttachment 1Attachment 2Presentation
      3. Rail Cargo Incentive Program: Request Managing Members’ authorization to fund a Rail Cargo Incentive Program (Program) at an initial level of $3,000,000 and authorize the NWSA’s Chief Executive Officer to execute Participating Carrier Agreements in the Program as presented. MemoAttachment 1Attachment 2Presentation
      4. Gateway Automobile Business Agreements and Amendments in Support of Additional Auto Volume: Request The Northwest Seaport Alliance Managing Members’ and Port of Tacoma Commission authorization for the NWSA’s Chief Executive Officer and Port of Tacoma’s Executive or their delegates to enter into the following agreements or amendments on behalf of their respective entities, all relating to the Gateway’s automobile business:
        1. NWSA VOTE: Second Amendment to Use Agreement between The Northwest Seaport Alliance and GLOVIS America, Inc. (GLOVIS).
        2. NWSA VOTE: Ninth Amendment to Lease and Operating Agreement by and between The Northwest Seaport Alliance and Auto Warehousing Co.
        3. DUAL ACTION: Interlocal Agreement between the Port of Tacoma and The Northwest Seaport Alliance Regarding Implementation of the GLOVIS 2020 Use Agreement.
        4. DUAL ACTION: Interlocal Agreement Between the Port of Tacoma and The Northwest Seaport Alliance Regarding Use of Property at 1202 Port of Tacoma Road.
        5. PORT OF TACOMA VOTE: First Amendment to Lease and Operating Agreement by and between the Port of Tacoma and WWL Vehicle Services of Americas, Inc.
        MemoAttachment 1Attachment 2Attachment 3Attachment 4Attachment 5Presentation
    10. BRIEFING AGENDA
      1. 2022 Financial Results and Eight-Year Financial History MemoPresentation
    11. GENERAL BUSINESS
      1. CEO Announcements
      2. Commissioner Comments
    12. ADJOURNMENT