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Highline College is celebrated its 60th Anniversary in 2021-2022 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2k5YQlQuyY Pathways.highline.edu Highline College’s newest member of Board of Trustees Travis Exstrom Highline College Board of Trustee Normandy Park Resident, Assistant General Counsel, Microsoft- Compliance and Ethics ● Highline College and HC Foundation hosted two virtual community conversations on the U.S. Census (December) and Workforce (May) ● In 2022-2023, we plan to take a deeper dive into workforce issues and hold at least one in person conversation on campus Port of Seattle’s South King County Fund Grant for Welcome Back Center Construction Field Project Highline is active with Port Jobs Center of Excellence in Global Trade and Supply Chain Management Short term study abroad in Vietnam http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUQTHanNBm8 Highline SBDC/STARTZONE support small businesses and micro-enterprises Through second quarter, clients: ● 91 clients ● created 34 new jobs (FT & PT) ● Saved 91 Jobs ● Started 5 new businesses ● accessed $4.5 million in financing New in 2021-2022 Agricultural Based Micro- Enterprise Programs Commencement June 17, 2022 Congratulations Class of 2022 The Hub, Federal Way Higher Education Center Ribbon Cutting, May 2022 Light Rail and TOD are Coming to Highline Thank you Highline Forum

in future careers and to become lifelong learners, with an emphasis on real-world, real-life skills. mailto:chance.gower@highlineschools.org Highline CTE Data • 92 courses • 18 Schools (8 Middle Schools and 11 High Schools) • 916 (21-22) Middle School Students 7-8 • 4,850 (21-22) High School Students 9-12 • 51 courses have Dual Credit Opportunity (College Credit) and Industry Recognized Certifications (Microsoft, OSHA-10, ASE, Adobe, forklift etc..) • College Credits • 25 - Green River ; 42 - Highline; 65 - Renton Technical College https://www.highlineschools.org/academic-programs/career-technical-education Graduation Pathway’s EVERY STUDENT in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose. • 4 year University /College • 2 year College • Apprenticeships / Internships • Military • Direct Employment Students can now graduate on a CTE Pathway! https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/graduation/graduation-requirements/graduation-pathways

– Advance regional workforce development in port-related industries to provide equitable access to quality careers • Regional Demographics – More women and diverse communities participating in the labor force • Workforce Development Resolution 3776 – Workforce development is critical to achieving the Port’s mission – Investments in Port sectors (aviation, maritime, construction, green careers • RCW 53.08.245(2)(c) – Washington State Legislature legal authority 2021 Results of Investments (ROI) • Impact of Investments ✓ $3.7 million workforce development funds invested in port sectors o 1,312 job placements (aviation and construction) o 259 training completions o 37 youth participated in maritime experiential learning o $1.7 million invested in 2021 in the Opportunity Youth Initiative supported 291 youth who earned $16-$20 hourly ✓ Job Types o Janitorial, food service, ramp/airfield, customer service, airfreight o Apprentice ironworkers, laborers, pipefitters, bricklayers, cement masons ✓ Average Wages Earned o Aviation $17.02, Construction $25.61 Communities Served • Job and Apprenticeship Placements in 2021 ✓ 55% from Economically-Distressed Zip Codes in King County ✓ Most from South King County Black/African American 36% Asian and Pacific Islander 21% Hispanic/Latino 21% Other 22% Workforce Development Strategies • Promoting Port Priorities ✓ Continued investments in port sectors through competitive service contracts and paid workgroups, as allowed ✓ Develop a regional model for maritime youth career launch programs ✓ Develop and implement a green jobs initiative ✓ Evaluate new sectors in the future (i.e., transportation, manufacturing, etc.) ✓ Continued support for a regional workforce development systems approach ✓ Industry and community needs…

Theme: South King County Community Impact Fund Update and Port Noise Program Update September 28, 2022, Wednesday - 2:30pm-4:30 pm Hybrid: Highline School District’s ERAC and via MS TEAMS __________________________________________________________________ 2:30pm Convene Meeting/Introductions Co Co-Chair Commissioner Hasegawa 2:35pm Public Comments Audience PUBLIC COMMENTS FOR SEPTEMBER 28th The Highline Forum meeting will be held in person and virtually. Those wishing to provide public comment will have the opportunity to: 1) Deliver public comment via email: All written comments received by email to Kaplan.D@portseattle.org will be distributed to Forum members. 2) Deliver public comment via Microsoft Teams: To take advantage of this option, please email Kaplan.D@portseattle.org with your name and the topic you wish to speak to by 9:00 a.m. PT on Wednesday, September 28th. You will then be provided with a link to join the Teams meeting. 3) Deliver public comment in person by signing up to speak on your arrival to the physical meeting location: To take advantage of this option, please sign-up on the public comment sheet available at the entrance to the meeting room. 2:50pm Host Update: Highline School District Dr. Ivan Duran Highline School District 3:00pm South King County Fund Update Ilays Aden Andy Gregory Guadalupe Torres Port of Seattle 3:35pm Port of Seattle Noise Program Update Stan Shepherd Port of Seattle 4:05pm StART Update Lance Lyttle Port of Seattle 4:15pm Round the Table Updates All 4:30pm Adjourn Next Meeting: November 16, 2022 Highline Forum Co-Chairs mailto:Kaplan.D@portseattle.org mailto:Kaplan.D@portseattle.org Highline Forum 2022 Meeting Dates

• Commission passed Motion 2020-4: Acceleration of Sound Insulation Programs. – Port of Seattle Executive Director shall take necessary actions to accelerate the airport Sound Insulation Program to complete by 2026. • To meet the Commission Motion: – 2 additional staff have been hired to oversee the program – 70+ other staff will support the project as needed – 2 Consulting firms have been hired for construction related services Potentially Eligible Properties Program Eligibility • Residential parcels must be located within the Noise Remedy Boundary • Been built prior to the enactment of local building codes that either met or exceeded noise reduction program goals – 1986 in Des Moines – 1987 in all other areas • Must pass a noise audit to determine if the interior noise levels are at least 45 dBA DNL History of Sound Insulation Sound Insulation Program • Single-Family Homes - over 9,400 sound insulated since 1985 • Condominiums – five complexes sound insulated (246 units) • Highline College – Approximately $14M for sound insulation in 14 buildings • Approximately $300M on sound insulation projects Highline School District • Memorandum of Agreement signed in 2002 to assist with reimbursement funding for reconstruction of noise impacted schools – $50 million from FAA – $50 million from Port – 15 Schools in the agreement • 10 completed, 5 remaining – Project timing is dependent on the School District’s construction schedule Single-Family Homes • Remaining 140 homes potentially eligible – Goal of 13 (or more) to be completed…

● Learn how the district can build upon the current work to make the Highline Promise come alive for ALL students. ● Hear what is in the hearts and minds of our students, employees, and community. ● Learn how equity and equity leadership are defined and supported in Highline. ● Share major upcoming initiatives, including the bond and strategic plan update. Community Meetings October 6, 7:00-8:00 pm: Tyee High School October 10, 6:30-7:30 pm: Puget Sound Skills Center October 11, 6:30-7:30 pm: Highline High School October 12, 6:30-7:30 pm: Evergreen High School October 13, 6:30-7:30 pm: Mount Rainier High School October 17, 6:00-7:00 pm: virtual option November 3, 6:00-7:00 pm: virtual option highlineschools.org Highline Schools Bond Proposition 1 ● Rebuild Tyee High School ● Rebuild Evergreen High School ● Rebuild Pacific Middle School ● Repair and improve schools districtwide Our Promise Every student in Highline Public Schools is known by name, strength and need, and graduates prepared for the future they choose.

• Launched in 2020 to build equity-based partnerships with near-port communities • Three primary programs: – Economic Recovery – Environmental Grants – WMBE Small Business • Deep community engagement and capacity building especially with BIPOC communities • Multi-Year Funding options launched in Round II SKCCIF Snapshot – Investment to Date: Programs Projects Awarded Amount Funded Economic Recovery 22 Projects To Date (12 Multi-Year from 2022-25) $4,000,000 Environmental Grants Projects To Date (10 Multi-Year from 2022-25) $910,000 WMBE Support 3 Initiatives/Training Programs $500,000 Community Capacity Bldg. Siliana Consulting 100% WMBE Firm $400,000 Cycle III (open now!) To be executed in 2023 $3,250,000 Total ($940,000 balance remaining) $9,060,000 WMBE Support Programs • Interlocal Agreement Small Business Development Center (SBDC) - Highline Community College – Small & WMBE business resiliency support through a down economy – WMBE & micro-business mentorship & trainings • Business Accelerator Mentorship Program – 10-week training program providing selected cohort group with robust curriculum and one-on-one mentorship • Advanced PortGen Workshop Series – 6-week program focusing on government contracting fundamentals and connections to technical assistance resources Economic Recovery Cycle 2 Projects Funded at approximately $250,000 each over 2-3 years African Community Housing & Development Business Ending Slavery & Trafficking (BEST) CARES of Washington El Centro de la Raza Partner in Employment Washington Maritime Blue Aerospace Joint Apprenticeship Committee (AJAC) Latino Civic Alliance Neighborhood House- Aviation Tech Pathways Evergreen Goodwill of Northwest WA World Relief Seattle Key Tech Labs Trains opportunity youth via hybrid model (e-learning and in-person) that will…

• 2023-34 Biennial Budget $162.3 million dollars • 4-month operating reserve fully funded • Transition to Programmatic Budget • Maintained Current Service Levels & Increased Others • Redesigned Website • Rental Housing Inspection Program Feasibility Study • 1.5% General Fund to Human Services – $1.5 million over 2 years PARKS & COMMUNITY PARKS & COMMUNITY PARKS & COMMUNITY • Worked with Forterra & Partners in Employment to restore 3.5 acres of urban forest inside North SeaTac Park & maintaining ½ acre at Angle Lake Trail. PARKS & COMMUNITY • Added 8 Acres to Des Moines Creek Park. • Grand Opening of SeaTac BMX Park ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • Construction underway on more than 585 new Affordable Housing Units at S 154th/International Blvd ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC WORKS • Launched an adopt-a-street program & SeaTac Scrub Down PUBLIC WORKS • Electrification Study ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT • Developing SeaTac-specific Tourism Destination Development plan • Supported opening of two multi- tenant international malls representing 50+ businesses • Reinstated the SeaTac hotels shopping and dining shuttle program to support local hospitality industry UPCOMING EVENTS • Holiday Tree Lighting • 5 PM • Friday, Dec. 2 • SeaTac Community Center Questions?

• Stride S1 – Burien to Bellevue via Tukwila and South Renton • Sounder station parking and access improvements • Sounder track/platform upgrades S1 Line: Bellevue to Burien 38-minute trip S2 Line: Bellevue to Lynnwood S3 Line: Shoreline to Bothell • Will connect to Link light rail in Tukwila, Shoreline, Lynnwood, Bellevue • Limited-stop service in the I-405, SR 522 and SR 518 corridors Stride Bus Rapid Transit Fast, Frequent and Reliable service in 2026-27 Federal Way Link Extension (FWLE) Revenue Service Date 2024* • Length: 7.8 miles • Stations: 3 stations • Parking: 3 new or expanded garages • Corridor travel time: ~12 min • Future TOD opportunities: • Federal Way Downtown Station • Kent Des Moines Station Operations and Maintenance Facility South • One of four OMFs planned for the region to support light rail system • ST Board selected South 336th Street site in Federal Way as preferred alternative in Dec 2021. Anticipated FIES/Project to be built decision by ST board in Mid-2023. • When completed, the OMFS will create living-wage jobs for more than 470 people Thank you. soundtransit.org

Andrey Chepel, PE, SR 509 Construction Manager November 16, 2022 SR 509 Completion Project Highline Forum • Project overview and timeline • Construction Progress – Stage 1a – Stage 1b • Stage 2 Procurement timeline • Community Engagement Agenda Puget Sound Gateway Program The Puget Sound Gateway Program is composed of two projects: the SR 167 Completion Project in Pierce County, and the SR 509 Completion Project in King County. • Essential connections to the ports of Tacoma and Seattle • Ensure people and goods move more reliably through the Puget Sound region • Enhance the state's economic competitiveness by connecting the state's largest ports to key distribution centers Delivering the projects under one program allows WSDOT to realize efficiencies in planning, environmental review, design, and construction. SR 509 Completion Project • SR 509 – Stage 1a (work performed by Sound Transit in FWLE) Open to traffic • SR 509 – Stage 1b I-5 to 24th Avenue South New Expressway Open to traffic in 2025 • SR 509 – Stage 2 24th Avenue South to South 188th Street New Expressway Open to traffic by 2029 Under construction Under construction Stage 1a • Construction activities in SeaTac • SR 99 bridge open to traffic Aug. 1, 2022 SR 99 Bridge (Sound Transit) Nov 3, 2022 • ST/WSDOT joint noise walls are complete along I-5 • 4,539 feet from S 216th Street to I-5/SR 516 interchange Noise Walls (Sound Transit) Aug 24, 2022 • Administered by King County Parks • WSDOT/Gateway contributed…