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The Highline Forum provides Southwest King County municipalities, educational governing bodies, and the Port of Seattle with the opportunity to share information, interact with outside speakers and other governmental organizations, and work in partnership on initiatives that benefit the residents of Southwest King County.
One elected representative and one senior administrator from the following jurisdictions or institutions make up the membership of the Highline Forum:
- City of Burien — Councilmember Alex Andrade and City Manager Adolfo Bailon
- City of Des Moines — Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui and City Manager Katherine Caffrey
- City of Federal Way — Mayor Jim Ferrell and Councilmember Lydia Assefa-Dawson
- City of Normandy Park — Councilmember Jack Lamanna and City Manager Amy Arrington
- City of SeaTac — Councilmember Joe Vinson and City Manager Jonathan Young
- City of Tukwila — Councilmember Armen Papyan and Policy Analyst Laurel Humphrey
- Highline College — Vice President for Institutional Advancement Josh Gerstman and External Relations Shakira Ericksen
- Highline School District — School Board Member Angelica Alvarez and Superintendent Dr. Ivan Duran
- Port of Seattle — Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed and Aviation Managing Director Wendy Reiter
An elected representative from the Port of Seattle (Commissioner Hamdi Mohamed) and a jurisdiction or institution co-chair (shared by Tukwila Council President Armen Papyan and SeaTac Councilmember Joe Vinson) moderate the meetings.
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2013-11-20Highline Forum Agenda: November 20, 2013
The November 20, 2013 Highline Forum meeting, held at the Tukwila Community Center, included a Port of Seattle update featuring a recap of the Part 150 noise study and a review of upcoming Sea-Tac Airport capital projects, presented by Port of Seattle staff Stan Shepherd and Elizabeth Leavitt. The forum also addressed a vote on 2014 SW King County legislative positions, which included a new position related to port cooperation, and planning for the following year's meeting schedule and topics. Guidance provided to co-chairs ahead of the meeting outlined procedures for managing the legislative vote and organizing 2014 forum hosting responsibilities among member jurisdictions. -
2013-11-19Seattle-Tacoma International Airport Noise Programs
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport operates several noise programs aimed at reducing the impact of aircraft noise on surrounding communities, including sound insulation, flight track monitoring, and community land-use planning. A key component is the Part 150 Noise Study, which makes the airport eligible for federal grants and focuses on areas within the 65 decibel Day Night Level (DNL) contour, without imposing flight restrictions or shifting noise to other neighborhoods. The program also includes an updated Noise Remedy Boundary that has been expanded beyond the previous boundary to better reflect projected future noise contours around the airport. -
2013-09-25Highline Forum/Soundside Alliance Joint Meeting Agenda: Economic Development, Des Moines, September 25, 2013
This document contains the agenda and presentation materials for a joint meeting of the Highline Forum and Soundside Alliance held on September 25, 2013, hosted by the City of Des Moines at its Police Department. The meeting focused on economic development, covering topics such as zoning and permitting reforms, current city projects, a Port of Seattle update from commissioners, and a discussion of 2014 legislative positions. The Soundside Alliance, a coalition of communities affected by Sea-Tac Airport operations, used this forum to coordinate regional policy priorities related to airport noise and development impacts. -
2013-09-25City of Des Moines Economic Development Presentation to the Highline Forum Soundside Alliance
The City of Des Moines presented an economic development overview to the Highline Forum Soundside Alliance, covering zoning and permitting reforms in key areas including the Marina District, Pacific Ridge Neighborhood, and Pacific Highway S. The city highlighted efforts to streamline development processes through discounted permit fees, online services, expedited approvals, and easier parcel subdivision and consolidation. While focused on local economic growth, this presentation reflects the city's broader planning context as a community directly impacted by Sea-Tac Airport operations. -
2013-05-22Highline Forum Agenda: Education/Partnerships — City of Burien, May 22, 2013
The Highline Forum, hosted by the City of Burien on May 22, 2013, focused on the theme of Education and Partnerships between cities, schools, and the Port. The agenda included presentations on existing Burien/Schools and Burien/Port partnerships, including the revitalization of the NERA (noise-impacted area), as well as discussions on wellness, jobs, and the long-running Seahurst Project. The forum reflects ongoing efforts by Burien and its regional partners to address shared community challenges, including those tied to Sea-Tac Airport's impact on neighboring areas. -
2013-05-22Cities, Schools and the Port: What We Have in Common and What We Can Do Together – The Argument for Real Partnership
A May 2013 presentation by City of Burien staff to the Highline Forum explores potential partnerships between local cities, the Highline School District, and the Port of Seattle, focusing on shared community interests and collaboration opportunities. The presentation covers Burien's community vision, historical context, current conditions, school performance data, and specific areas where the city has a stake in local schools. It lays out a case for deeper, more structured cooperation among these regional institutions to strengthen the broader South King County community. -
2013-03-27Highline Forum Agenda: March 27, 2013
The Highline Forum is a collaborative body representing Southwest King County cities, schools, and the Port of Seattle that meets to share information and work on regional initiatives. A March 27, 2013 meeting held at SeaTac City Hall focused on transportation topics, including the SR 509 Extension/I-5 Improvement Project and a status update on the Port of Seattle's Part 150 noise study, which directly relates to Sea-Tac Airport noise mitigation policy. The Forum operates by consensus and is governed by procedures that assign the Port of Seattle as the lead disseminator of all Forum-related information. -
2013-03-27State of Sea-Tac: Highline Forum Presentation, March 27, 2013
This March 27, 2013 'State of SeaTac' presentation was delivered at the Highline Forum by the City of SeaTac. It provides an overview of the city's vision and goals, spotlights major projects and primary initiatives, and includes key statistics: a population of 27,210, an area of 10.3 square miles, 37,142 jobs, and a city incorporation date of 1990. -
2013-02-042013 Operating Procedures for the Highline Forum
The 2013 Operating Procedures for the Highline Forum outline how this informal coalition of Southwest King County cities, schools, and the Port of Seattle collaborates on shared regional issues. The Forum meets four times a year, operates by consensus rather than formal votes, and is co-chaired by a Port of Seattle elected representative and a community elected representative. While not a formal decision-making body, it provides a structured venue for member jurisdictions to share information, coordinate on local initiatives, and engage with outside speakers. -
2012-11-28Highline Forum: Agenda and Draft Minutes, November 28, 2012
This document contains the agenda for the November 28, 2012 Highline Forum meeting held at the Tukwila Community Center, along with draft minutes from the September 26, 2012 joint meeting with the SKCEDI Executive Committee. Key topics included a conversation with Highline School District Superintendent Dr. Susan Enfield, a Port of Seattle update on the Part 150 noise study, and a Q&A session with state legislators on economic development and education funding. The Part 150 Study, which addresses aircraft noise mitigation around Sea-Tac Airport, was listed as a standing update item presented by Port of Seattle representative Mark Reis.