• 2023-07-11 00:00

    Port of Seattle Special Meeting, July 11, 2023 – Item 10a Presentation: Environmental Stewardship Order

    Presented by: Erica Chung, Commission Strategic Advisor Chipper Maney, Environmental Program Manager
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    • Which air pollutants and communities do we focus on, and why? • Where do priority air pollutants come from? • How does air quality in south King County compare with other areas? What are trends? • What’s being done to improve air quality? • Ultrafine particle pollution and & upcoming University of Washington study • Questions? Agency Vision • All the people and natural systems in our region benefit from clean and healthy air all the time, regardless of socio-economic status or geographic location. • Our region does its part, and more, to protect the climate. Everyone has the right to breathe clean air. Small size; Cardiac and Respiratory Effects Fine Particle Pollution Why focus on fine particle pollution (PM2.5) Most established health effects include: • Asthma aggravation • Reduced lung function • Heart attacks • Strokes • Premature death Well established – based on large body of evidence National Ambient Air Quality Standard (acute and chronic); local health goal Variety of health effects Where does PM2.5 come from? Where does PM2.5 come from? Residential wood smoke, 30% Outdoor burning, 20% Cars and trucks,20% Commercial/ Industrial, 15% Ships, trains, airplanes, etc. 8% Construction, 7% Sources of Fine Particles in King County total % (2014 EPA NEI) Where does PM2.5 come from? EPA 2014 National Emissions Inventory 100 200 300 400 500 600 700 Diesel Heavy Duty Vehicles Gasoline Light Duty Vehicles Aircraft Diesel Light Duty Vehicles Gasoline Heavy Duty Vehicles Fi n e p ar ti cl e s…
  • 2020-02-25 RM 6a

    ACTION ITEM Date of Meeting February 25, 2020 DATE: February 3, 2020 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Dave Kaplan, Local Government Relations Manager, External Relations Nate Caminos, Government Relations Director, External Relations Keri Pravitz, East King County Community & Government Relations Manager SUBJECT: Adoption of 2020 Local and Regional Policy Priorities ACTION REQUESTED Request Commission adoption of the 2020 local and regional government policy priorities for staff to engage with local and regional officials and other partners in support of these priorities. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Port of Seattle government relations staff worked with Commissioners, executive team members, internal subject matter experts, and external stakeholders to develop local and regional policy priorities to guide Port advocacy efforts. Throughout 2019, staff worked to execute the 2019 regional and local policy priorities. While progress was made on many of the priorities, work will continue on many of the issues for the next several years. This document will reflect any changes requested by commissioners at the February 11, 2020 briefing. 2020 LOCAL AND REGIONAL POLICY PRIORITIES Top 2020 Local and Regional Priorities • Industrial Lands • Clean Fuels Standard and Sustainability • T46/Cruise Terminal • Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) Near-Term Projects • Equity and Inclusion • 38 Cities Outreach and Engagement Port-wide/Regional Issues • Climate and Energy: Support legislative or regulatory policies by King County cities and King County that align with the Port’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, promote energy-efficient operation of transportation infrastructure, and encourage renewable energy generation. COMMISSION AGENDA…
  • 2019-04-16 SM 8a Motion Supp Ground Transportation Framework

    Exhibit A to the 2019 Aviation Committee Charter: Ground Transportation Framework Guiding Principles Goals Strategies and Tactics GTAP SAMP Operational Contracts Taxi, TNC, other GT • Reduce environmental impact • Reduce roadway congestion • Support customer choice • Social equity • Generate revenue for sustainable airport • 50% scope 3 reduction • 15 minutes tower to curb • 30% private vehicle pick-up/drop-off • Social Equity • Financial sustainability Port policies provide guidance in all categories e.g. roadway relocation, Widen Arrivals Approach e.g. first/last mile, access fees, express bus e.g. rematch, TNCs on Arrivals, garage utilization e.g. e-KPIs, driver income, guaranteed min. wait time
  • 2019-01-08 RM 9a

    BRIEFING ITEM Date of Meeting January 8, 2019 DATE: December 14, 2018 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Lindsay Wolpa, Regional Government Relations Manager Dave Kaplan, Local Government Relations Manager Kate Nolan, Regional Government Relations Contractor SUBJECT: 2019 Local and Regional Government Policy Priorities Briefing EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Port of Seattle government relations staff worked with Commissioners, executive team members, internal subject matter experts, and external stakeholders to develop local and regional policy priorities to guide Port advocacy efforts. Commission policy actions in 2018 are included as priorities for 2019. 2019 LOCAL AND REGIONAL GOVERNMENT RELATIONS PRIORTIES Port-wide/Regional Issues • Climate, Energy and Sustainability: Support legislative or regulatory policies by King County cities and King County that align with the Port’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, promote energy-efficient operation of transportation infrastructure, and encourage renewable energy generation. Facilitate collaboration with those jurisdictions on climate resiliency, including Seattle City Light, the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) and the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC). Participate in local and regional partnerships to support policy at the State and Federal level that relates to the Port’s sustainability goals, including the Clean Fuels Standard and scaling sustainable aviation fuels. • Regional Mobility: Actively partner with relevant public transportation agencies on critical infrastructure projects throughout the Puget Sound region with focus on access to port facilities, key freight corridors, regional mobility and funding strategies. Engage regional transit agencies on Sea-Tac Airport transit access, West Seattle and Ballard Sound Transit Link extensions to protect industrial lands and…
  • 2019-01-08 RM 6e

    ACTION ITEM Date of Meeting January 8, 2019 DATE: December 14, 2018 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Dave McFadden, Managing Director of the Economic Development Division SUBJECT: Authorization of funding for the 2019 Economic Development Partnership Program Amount of this request: $960,000 ACTION REQUESTED Request Commission authorization for the Executive Director to execute contracts supporting the 2019 Port of Seattle Economic Development Partnership Program in an amount not to exceed $960,000. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Economic Development Partnership Program, funded by the tax levy, provides cities $1 per capita with a minimum funding amount of $5,000 and a maximum funding amount of $65,000 (same formula as prior funding cycles). The Port also requires a 50% match to ensure cities are also committed to project success. If funding is authorized, staff will start implementing the 2019 EDP program. The Port will make the program application for funds available to cities. As participating cities finalize their work plans, the associated contracts will be approved by the Port. DETAILS In June 2016, the Port of Seattle Commission (POS) created the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) program to advance local economic development in partnership with cities in King County. The Commission authorized a second round of EDP program funds in 2017. POS awarded just over $950,000 to 30 King County cities through the EDP program during the 2017- 2018 funding cycle. During this funding cycle, the Port shifted the EDP program timeline to align with the calendar year budget cycle after receiving feedback from…
  • 2018-12-11 RM 9a

    BRIEFING ITEM Date of Meeting December 11, 2018 DATE: December 4, 2018 TO: Stephen P. Metruck, Executive Director FROM: Ralph Graves, Senior Director, Capital Development SUBJECT: 2018 Third Quarter Capital Improvement Projects Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This briefing will provide an update on the status of projects managed by Aviation and Seaport Project Management, and Information and Communications Technology departments that have variance related to budget, schedule, and/or scope. The report provides information on a total of 100 Capital Improvement projects of which 47 are on budget/schedule (green); 46 are behind schedule with 11 new Reportable Variances; and 7 are behind schedule and over budget (red) with 2 new Reportable Variances. Measured by cost, 70% of projects are green. This quarter 3 projects are substantially complete. ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND The Commission has earlier received the Capital Improvement Projects Report for the third quarter of 2018. This presentation provides an update on the status of those projects that have a reportable condition relating to budget, schedule, or scope. This report is intended to meet the reporting requirements of the Port of Seattle General Delegation of Authority and the Commission motion of January 8, 2008, regarding “Report on Major Capital Projects.” ATTACHMENTS TO THIS BRIEFING (1) Presentation slides (2) Third Quarter 2018 Capital Improvement Projects Report PREVIOUS COMMISSION ACTIONS OR BRIEFINGS The Commissioners were provided with the Second Quarter 2018 Capital Improvement Projects Report in September.