HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2018-078Sponsored by: Administration
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-078
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, REQUESTING THAT THE COUNCIL ADOPT THE 2018
SEWARD HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION PRIORITIES
LIST
WHEREAS, according to Article 4 of the City of Seward Code, the Seward Historic
Preservation Commission has been tasked with responsibilities; and
WHEREAS, responsibilities include developing a local historic plan that will include
provisions for identification, protection and interpretation of the area's significant resources; and
WHEREAS, responsibilities include surveying and inventorying community historic
architectural and archaeological resources within the community; and
WHEREAS, responsibilities include reviewing and commenting to the. state historic
preservation officer on all proposed National Register nominations for properties within the
community area; and
WHEREAS, responsibilities include acting in an advisory role to other officials and
departments of local government regarding the identification and protection of local historic and
archaeological resources; and
WHEREAS, responsibilities include working toward the continuing education of citizens
regarding local historic preservation and community history; and
WHEREAS, responsibilities include supporting the enforcement of the Alaska Historic
Preservation Act, AS 41.35; and
WHEREAS, responsibilities include reviewing local projects and recommendations
about the effect on properties identified in the local historic preservation inventory; and
WHEREAS, a priority list enables the Commission to continue to provide assistance to
the Council; and
WHEREAS, the Commission approved the 2018 Priority List on February 21, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the Council and the Historic Preservation Commission met to discuss and
revise the Historic Preservation Commission Priority List at the March 27, 2018 joint work
session.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-078
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2018 Priorities List is hereby
recommended to the City Council for approval.
Section 2. Seward Historic Preservation Commission 2018 Priorities List:
Public Outreach
• Coordination with Planning and Zoning- At least twice a year, the Historic
Preservation Commission would like to meet with and coordinate activities and/or
projects with the Planning and Zoning Commission (1)
• Historic Preservation Web Presence - Further develop website content and
presentation to reflect Seward's Historical Resources (2)
• National Historic Preservation Month- Continue to participate and plan celebrations
for the recognition of H.P. Month. The scope of the activities will vary from year to
year (1)
a. The month of May is Historic Preservation Month
• Seward Annual Historic Preservation Award (1)
a. The Historic Preservation award may be given in May
b. Announce to the public the nominations the commission finds to be deserving
of consideration to be a recipient of the award. Nominations should be
received by mid -March
c. Update City plaque reflecting awardees as appropriate in timely manner (1)
• Local Historic Plants and Trees (2)
a. Inventory of Local Historic Plants and Trees
b. Request nominations from the Public
• The First Friday Fireside Historical Lecture Series (2)
a. Bi-yearly work session to brainstorm program ideas
• Cemetery Information Project (2)
a. Update Cemetery/Obituary Information on Seward Historic Preservation
website and Past Perfect Database in collaboration with Resurrection Bay
Historical Society
Historic Structures, Sites, & Vessels (1)
• Continue to update the Seward Inventory of Historic Sites
• Continue to nominate Structures, Sites and Vessels to Seward Local Register
• Monitor the Historical Jesse Lee Home Project
• The Commission continues to support Historical Hoben Park's restoration and is
willing to assist with planting the planters
• Participate in city administration and community dialog concerning the preservation
of the Fort Raymond - Historical Site and related artifacts
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-078
• Actively coordinate with state and local stake holders in initiatives encouraging
preservation and regeneration of Seward Structures, Sites, Vessels and artifacts of
historical significance, including the creation of a resource template to utilize the
standardized historic preservation guidelines, to enhance and promote beautification
of the Seward area with special attention to the Historic Districts
Historic Preservation Plan
• Seward Historic Preservation Plan (1)
a. Promote economic incentives, historical preservation and education
b. To enhance understanding of economic heritage tourism as a means for not
only historic preservation but also for creating economic opportunity that will
encourage a continued dedication to preserving the Structures, Sites, Vessels
and artifacts that define Seward's heritage
c. Promote historic preservation initiatives and projects as enumerated in the
2017 Historic Preservation Plan
Other Commission Tasks
• *Establish and maintain a basic working inventory of cultural resources in the local
area, compatible with the Alaska Heritage Resources Survey and annually provide
new data to the Offices of History and Archaeology (1)
• *Survey and inventory community historic architectural and archaeological resources
within the community (1)
• Set priorities for CLG grant applications (1)
a. Schedule annual work session to discuss future grant applications
(1) High Priority
(2) Ongoing
*Required by City Code
Approved February 21, 2018 by SHPC
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
20 day of September, 2018.
HE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
David Squires, Ma
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-078
AYES:
Seese, Towsley, Horn, Casagranda, McClure, Keil, Squires
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
ATTEST:
AA
Brda J. BallQffu,'M6MC
City Clerk
(City Seal) ♦J *..ot"'•••o,
♦ QF S�,#r.
v t, 00 T�
_ • SEAL
1�ti.•'s •'�
. I• Q•
•ti• lF OF A.�'S •`��
1
Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: September 24, 2018
To: City Council
Through: Valarie Kingsland, Library Museum Director
From: Seward Historic Preservation Commission
Agenda Item: A Resolution of the Seward City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska,
Requesting Council Adopting the 2018 Seward Historic Preservation
Commission Priorities.
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
The Seward Historic Preservation Commission approved the 2018 Priority List at a meeting on
February 21, 2018.
Seward Historic Preservation Commission (SHPC) meets annually with the City Council in a Joint
Work Session to review and update their Priorities. During a joint work session on March 27,
2018, the Commission and Council reviewed and updated the Seward Historic Preservation
Commission Priorities.
INTENT:
Council to approve the 2018 SHPC priorities.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
Comprehensive Plan 3.9.1.2 Encourage the recognition,
1.
rehabilitation and preservation of, prehistoric and historic sites,
x
transportation routes, trails, buildings, and artifacts.
2
Strategic Plan: Growth Management and Land Use Planning pg. 9-11
History and Sense of 'Community pg. 13
x
3.
Other (list) :
FISCAL NOTE:
No cost is associated with this resolution.
Approved by Finance Department:e ,' L
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2018-XXX, A Resolution of the Seward City Council of the City of
Seward, Alaska, Requesting Council Adopting the 2018 Seward Historic Preservation
Commission Priorities.
Resolution 2018-078
M-11