Category : Meetings(468)

The StART Federal Policy Working Group met on February 5, 2024, to discuss the stalled FAA reauthorization bill and key 2024 priorities related to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and surrounding communities. Topics included a potential study on failed noise insulation, seven legislative priorities such as sustainable aviation fuel and aircraft particle emissions, and a possible Washington D.C. advocacy trip. The group also expressed interest in expanding their scope to include state and local policy issues in addition to federal ones.

This is the agenda for the Port of Seattle Commission Regular Meeting held on January 23, 2024, covering administrative and governance matters. Key items included the formal adoption of a Governance Standing Committee (Resolution No. 3818), updates to the Commission's Bylaws (Resolution No. 3817), and approval of the Port's 2024 Federal Legislative Agenda. The meeting also included briefings on Tourism Development and 2024 Local, Regional, and Community Engagement Policy Priorities.

This is the agenda for the Port of Seattle Commission Regular Meeting held on January 9, 2024, covering routine business items such as approval of meeting minutes, claims and obligations, and various contract authorizations. Key items include a $37 million elevator and escalator maintenance contract for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, a $7.5 million increase for an airline realignment project at Sea-Tac with a total estimated cost of up to $140 million, and adoption of the Port's 2024 state and federal legislative agendas. The meeting was held both in person at Pier 69 and virtually via Microsoft Teams.

The SEA Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART) held a videoconference meeting on December 13, 2023, focused on providing an overview of the major components of a Part 150 Noise Study, including the roles of participating cities and the Technical Review Committee. The agenda featured presentations by ESA aviation specialists, an update on Aviation Noise Working Group activities, and a public comment period. The tentative next meeting was scheduled for February 28, 2024, via Zoom.

This is the agenda for the Port of Seattle Commission Regular Meeting held on December 12, 2023, covering a range of operational and infrastructure topics at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and other Port facilities. Key items include approvals for airport technology upgrades, surface water monitoring contracts, public art funding, and concession agreements for the new Concourse C expansion. Note that this agenda does not contain specific noise policy items; it focuses primarily on capital projects, procurement authorizations, and community equity programs.

This is the agenda for the Port of Seattle Commission Regular Meeting held on October 24, 2023, at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. The meeting covered a range of infrastructure and operational topics, including airfield construction projects, baggage claim replacements, passenger loading bridge upgrades, and concession agreements at Sea-Tac Airport. While the agenda addresses broad airport development and environmental initiatives, it does not contain specific noise policy items.

On October 10, 2023, the Port of Seattle Commission held a special study session to review the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Aviation Division's preliminary 2024 operating and capital improvement budgets. The briefing, presented by Aviation Managing Director Lance Lyttle and Finance Director Hiedi Popochock, sought commissioner feedback ahead of formal budget approvals planned for November 2023. This session was part of a broader series of budget briefings that began in July 2023.