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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2010-029 Sponsored by: Oates CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 -029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO IMPLEMENT THE SEWARD SMALL BOAT HARBOR VESSEL MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR POLICY WHEREAS, vessels within the Seward Small Boat Harbor routinely require minor maintenance including varnishing, waxing, sanding, painting, window replacement, and other small repairs which are not cost effective to be completed at an upland storage and maintenance yard; and WHEREAS, while some vessel owners and operators strive to be considerate of other harbor users and harbor infrastructure by containing waste and debris associated with maintenance activities, a clear policy and requirement statement from the City does not exist; and WHEREAS, in the fall of 2009, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board and City administration recognized a need for, and subsequently developed a policy for, managing vessel maintenance activities occurring in the Seward Harbor; and WHEREAS, the City administration attempted to balance the issues of small businesses and boat owners conducting their own work against protecting the interests of the City, specifically to follow state and federal environmental guidelines and to preserve the non - industrial nature of the Seward Small Boat Harbor. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that: Section 1. The City Manager is authorized to implement the Seward Small Boat Harbor Vessel Maintenance and Repair Policy, in substantial form as presented at this meeting, and to make such changes to the policy as necessary to finalize the policy but without changing the substantive terms as described in the policy. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect 10 (ten) days after passage and posting. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the city of Seward, Alaska, this 12 day of April, 2010. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2010 -029 kJ THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA 2 '» t 1 &2CxC� , -•� can Bardarson, Vice -Mayor AYES: Valdatta, Smith, Keil, Shafer, Amberg, Bardarson NOES: None ABSENT: Dunham ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: _) tnU" Je Lewis C' y Clerk ' „....4,...„ ,., o (City Seal) a� . A . ,1 Y • Ne ....0..••• r 0 '� U�tW t j Agenda Statement Meeting Date: April 12, 2010 ,�of sets, To: Phillip Oates, City Manager "i From: Kari Anderson, Harbormaster gtASwP Agenda Item: Adopting A Vessel Maintenance and Repair Policy for the Seward Small Boat Harbor BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Port & Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) held a work session on September 16, 2009 to discuss options for vessel maintenance and repair policies for the Seward Small Boat Harbor. William Ashton from the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation and Whittier Harbormaster Ed Barrett spoke at this meeting. Several members of the public also commented at this meeting regarding the necessity for boat owners to perform minor maintenance at their slips. The conclusion of this work session was guidance for City of Seward administration to develop a policy for vessel owners to conduct routine maintenance and repairs on their vessels within the harbor. The Port & Commerce Advisory board also recommended that vessel owners completing maintenance and repair activities outside of the confines of their vessel should file a work plan with the Harbormaster's office, similar to obtaining a `hot work' permit. Harbor staff researched and ultimately developed the proposed Vessel Maintenance and Repair Policy for conducting this type of work within the harbor. These policies are modeled after Clean Marina initiatives in other states, and best management practices outlined by the State of Alaska from the Alaska Coastal Management Program. The harbor has sought public input on these proposed policies. Letters were sent to local yacht clubs, and several private businesses. Recommended changes were made by PACAB members at their March 17 meeting, and these changes are included in the current policy. The goal is to avoid maintenance by- products and debris from entering the water or contaminating floats, docks or adjacent vessels. INTENT: To Adopt a Vessel Maintenance & Repair Policy for the Seward Small Boat Harbor CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Where applicable, this agenda statement is consistent with the Seward City Code, Charter, Comprehensive Plans, Land Use Plans, Strategic Plan and City Council Rules of Procedures or Other Plans or Policies: Yes (List Below) No SCC §7.10.545 Repair and maintenance work that cannot be done within the confines of the vessel shall be accomplished only in an area designated for that purpose by the harbormaster. SBH Management Plan Restrict vessel repairs to locations where adequate safety precautions are taken under the required state and federal permits. FISCAL NOTE: This policy has a zero fiscal impact on the City of Seward. Approved by Finance Department: je, ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes X No RECOMMENDATION: Council recommends Resolution 201 -DDq authorizing the City Manager to implement the Seward Small Boat Harbor Vessel Maintenance and Repair Policy.