PDA Council Meeting Agenda Date: Thursday, February 22nd, 2018 Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00p.m. Location: The Classroom Committee Members: Matt Hanna (Chair), Rico Quirindongo (Vice-Chair), Gloria Skouge, David Ghoddousi, James Savitt, Betty Halfon, Patrice Barrentine, Ray Ishii, Colleen Bowman, Paul Neal, Devin McComb, and Mark Brady 4:00pm I. Administrative: Chair A. Approval of Agenda B. Approval of the PDA Council Meeting Minutes for January 25th, 2018 4:05pm II. Public Comment Including the Market Community 4:15pm III. Programs and Information Items A. Council Chair Report Chair B. Director Report Mary Bacarella C. Committee Chair Report D. Other Reports i. Market Foundation Board Meeting Report Colleen Bowman 5:00pm IV. Key Issues Presentation and Discussion Items A. Market Connections Committee Scope of Work and Rico Quirindongo Construction Timeline 5:15pm V. Resolutions and Other Action Items (Old and New Business) A. Consent Agenda Chair i. Proposed Resolution 18-05: Authorization for Contract Authority – Paint Economy Building Exterior ii. Proposed Resolution 18-06: Authorization for Contract Authority – Paint & Repairs to North Arcade and Desimone Bridge Interiors iii. Proposed Resolution 18-08: Lease Summary – February 2018 B. New Business i. Proposed Resolution 18-07: Allocation of Year End 2017 Mary Bacarella Balance 5:45pm VI. Further Public Comment Chair 5:50pm VII. Concerns of Committee Members Chair 6:00pm VIII. Adjournment Chair Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority (PDA) · [email protected] · pikeplacemarket.org P: 206.682.7453 · F: 206.625.0646 · 85 Pike Street, Room 500 · Seattle, WA 98101 PDA Council Meeting Minutes Thursday, January 25, 2018 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Classroom Committee Members Present: Matt Hanna, Rico Quirindongo, Jim Savitt, Gloria Skouge, David Ghoddousi, Colleen Bowman, Ray Ishii, Devin McComb, Patrice Barrentine, Mark Brady Staff/Consultants Present: Mary Bacarella, John Turnbull, Sabina Proto, Emily Crawford, Erica Bates, Karin Moughamer Others Present: Bob Messina, Chris Scott, Peter Bassiri, Joan Paulson, Nick Setten, Haley Land, Joe Read, Jonny Hahn The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m.by Matt Hanna, Chair I. Administrative A. Approval of the Agenda The agenda was approved by acclamation. Rico Quirindongo entered the meeting at 4:08 pm B. Approval of the December 21, 2017 PDA Council Meeting Minutes The December 21, 2017 PDA Council Meeting Minutes were approved by acclamation. II. Public Comment Including the Market Community Johnny Hahn began by noting the impact of the bike share program in Seattle both on regular workers in the Market and PDA staff that have to monitor and remove the bikes. They interfere with wheelchair accessibility, are left in parking spots along Pike Place and in garages along the inclines, which make them dangerous as they fall down. He believes a better alternative is to have a designated bike rack in the Market. While he likes the idea of the program he believes it’s being mismanaged and encouraged the PDA to submit comments to the City. Next, Johnny commented on car traffic along Pike Place, stating that people in vehicles are becoming more dangerous to pedestrians. He’s seen an increase in honking and shared several examples of people nearly being hit by vehicles. He suggested a speed limit be posted in the Market. Johnny also commented on the walking tours in the Market and would like the PDA to step in and provide more oversight in order for them to be more respectful of activities in the Market. While often being complimentary of his performance, Johnny has experienced tour guides interrupting his music and talking loudly with the group. Lastly, Johnny asked how the PDA will handle vehicular traffic, loading and unloading, during construction of the streetcar and hopes communication between the PDA and Market tenants and vendors is stellar leading up to construction. Pike Place Market Preservation & Development Authority (PDA) · [email protected] · pikeplacemarket.org P: 206.682.7453 · F: 206.625.0646 · 85 Pike Street, Room 500 · Seattle, WA 98101 Bob Messina commented on the sequoia tree planted along Western Avenue, which has died, and after talking with someone from Puget Sound Energy, a new tree is being installed next week. Bob believes this area does not drain properly and will not support a tree. He would like someone to evaluate the soil. Joan Paulson noted that the bike share issue was brought up last night at the Market Historical Commission meeting as a concern and agrees that the issue needs to be reviewed by the PDA. Second, with regards to the Sammamish River proposal, Joan believes the water rights issue should be evaluated by a third party and in addition the PDA farm program should be reviewed by an attorney to see if it would affect the Charter. Joan worries that entering into an agreement for the Sammamish River farm chips away at the Market, pulling it further away from the Historical District. She feels that current PDA attorneys have conflict of interests in providing their opinions because of their connections to the waterfront project and the MOU that was agreed to under the MarketFront program. Joan recommends Lis Witson, Sr. as a third party attorney to evaluate the lease and Overlook Walk agreement and knows the Market history and is an even handed, balanced person, without conflict of interest. Lastly, Joan does not agree with Proposed Resolution 18-03 to hire SOJ as it’s a conflict of interest. Peter Bassiri noted the inaction by PDA management to his various requests. On January 4th he wrote to the PDA, once again, detailing what the issues are and received a response from Jessica Carlson on the same day. That response stated she had received the email and hand written letter and she would review it with John Turnbull and respond shortly. Peter Bassiri prepared a letter which was handed to Matt Hanna for the record. He noted this is a last attempt to resolve the issues. III. Programs and Information Items A. Council Chair Report Matt Hanna started by noting a number of items that relate to Market Connections. First, one item of new business today is the possibility of authorizing the owners representative, SOJ, to undertake additional project management services in order to assist the PDA in resolving persistent issues around leaks. Other items include discussions with former Executive Director Ben Franz-Knight around other projects, including First Avenue Streetcar and the aquarium project, both of which the PDA will be briefed over the coming months. The project closeout for MarketFront is being finalized, that involves the vacation of Armory Way and other items that will need review by City Council. Also under new business is the trademark licensing agreement with Starbucks, which will hopefully come to a conclusion tonight. Matt Hanna paused his report to welcome Mary Bacarella to her first council meeting. Matt continued by providing an update on Overlook Walk, noting an internal meeting that has already taken place and looking forward to an upcoming meeting with Office of the Waterfront. He’s confident the PDA will have a role, but unsure what that will look like, and will report when more information is available. Jim Savitt asked for clarification on the comment made regarding Ben Franz-Knight. Matt Hanna noted that Ben Franz-Knight, in his role at SOJ, is tasked to work on the streetcar and aquarium projects, and has provided information on those projects to the PDA. Jim Savitt noted his concern for Ben being a liaison to the PDA with information on these projects. He does not think Ben should be involved in anything dealing with the SOJ contract. He believes the council needs to think further about this issue. Matt agrees the Council should think about how they could be impacted by Ben’s involvement. Jim Savitt believes the council should consider in the future how to handle staff going to work at companies with direct ties to the Market. Rico Quirindongo asked when the best time to discuss how the PDA works with Ben Franz- Knight moving forward. Jim Savitt suggested a discussion take place at Executive Committee. Rico Quirindongo asked if he will be presenting on the streetcar at Market Connections. Mary Bacarella responded that Ben will not be presenting, rather Natalie and CJ will present, but he will be there. David Ghoddousi feels it is important that future PDA Executive Director contracts contain a non-compete clause in order to protect the Market and was surprised to hear it was not included in the current contract. B. Executive Director Report Mary Bacarella thanked Matt Hanna for the welcome. She began by noting she has attended many meetings and is trying to meet as many people as possible within the community. Mary continued by providing updates on the following: November and December was very strong for parking revenue, resulting in meeting the budget for 2017. January is trending well and Mary is going to start putting together a parking plan for 2018. $2.1 million will be contributed to the CRRF with the possibility of adding more once 2017 financials are complete. A great agreement has been reached with Starbucks and Mary thanked Emily Crawford for spearheading the negotiations. Discussions are continuing with regards to tenant improvements on the MarketFront and resolving the leak issue in order to move forward. A meeting has taken place regarding the Overlook Walk and next week a meeting with Office of the Waterfront will take place to discuss how to work together. A plan is not in place yet, but once it is, that will be shared with the Council. There is currently one bid for the skybridge demolition, with the hope of receiving a second one by the end of the month with the goal of completing the project by the end of April.