Regular Managing Member | Special Port of Seattle & Port of Tacoma Commissions

6/4/2024

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

Agenda

    1. Call to Order - 9:30 AM
    2. Recess Executive Session and Closed FMC Session:
      1. An executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss with legal counsel representing the agency matters relating to litigation or potential litigation to which the agency is or is likely to become a party when public knowledge regarding the discussion is likely to result in ana adverse legal or financial consequence to the agency.
      2. Closed discussion pursuant to Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) regulations and related laws 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 the 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 the Chief Executive Officer
      1. Introduction of J. Rene Ortega, Area Port Director, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
    6. Public Comment: In addition to in-person testimony, written comments may be submitted to the Managing Members at the meeting or by email to nwsacomment@nwseaportalliance.com prior to the meeting or by U.S. Mail to NWSA Public Comment, PO Box 2985 Tacoma Washington 98401-2985. Written comments must be received by Monday, June 3, 2024 by 4:00 p.m. to be distributed prior to the meeting. Pursuant to RCW 42.56, recorded public comments and public meeting sign-in sheets, including names and any contact information provided, are subject to public disclosure.
    7. Work Group / Committee Reports
      1. Environmental Work Group
      2. Internal Governance Work Group
    8. Consent Agenda
      1. Approval of the May 7, 2024 Managing Member meeting minutes.
      2. Approval of the payment of checks 712651 through 712769 and electronic payments issued during the period of April 27, 2024 through May 23, 2024 in the total amount of $23,899,942.38.
      3. Request authorization to use design-build as an alternative to design-bid-build for the T5 Container Yard Expansion project, Master Identification No. U00712. Materials
      4. Dual Action Port of Seattle and NWSA Managing Members: Request the Port of Seattle Commission and the Managing Members of The Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) authorize the NWSA CEO to enter into an Easement Agreement between the NWSA, as agent/licensee for the Port of Seattle, as Grantor, and the City of Seattle, acting by and through its City Light Department, as Grantee and permitting Grantee access to T46 to maintain its Electric Systems installed in furtherance of the Pier 66 Shore Power Project. Materials
    9. Actions
      1. Dual Action Port of Tacoma and NWSA Managing Members: Interlocal Agreement (ILA) for Month-to-Month Agreement at the Progress Rail Site: Request the Port of Tacoma Commission authorize its Executive Director and that the NWSA Managing Members authorize its CEO to enter into an ILA between the NWSA and the Port of Tacoma regarding the month-to-month use of approximately eight acres located at 4012 SR 509 S Frontage Road, Tacoma, Washington (Progress Rail Site). Materials
      2. NWSA Video Production & Web Streaming Services: Request the Managing Members authorize the CEO to enter into Personal Services Agreement No. 072123 with Worktank Enterprises, LLC for Video Production & Web Streaming Services in the total amount of $800,000.00 over a (5) five-year period. Materials
      3. Terminal 5 Fourth Amendment to Lease SSA Terminals (Seattle Terminals): Request the Managing Members authorize the CEO to enter into the Fourth Amendment to the Terminal 5 Lease with SSA Terminals (Seattle Terminals), LLC to resolve dispute with Lessee. Materials
    10. Briefings
      1. Grants update Materials
    11. General Business
      1. Cargo/Operations Update
      2. CEO Announcements
      3. Commissioner Comments
    12. Adjourn