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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10302019 PACAB Packet Post & Commerce Advisory Board Agenda Packet Special Meeting Wednesday, October 30, 2019 Council Chambers, City Hall 12:00 p.m. SPECIAL MEETING REQUEST Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice calling a Special Meeting of the Port & Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. for the purpose of. Other Reports and Presentations I. Alaska Railroad Report by Christy Terry 2. Chamber of Commerce Report by Cindy Clock 1 Harbormaster Report by Norm Regis 4. Administration Report 5. Seward Airport Committee Report by Bruce Jaffa Other New Business Items *1. Approval of the September 18, 2019 PACAB Meeting Minutes. 2. Nominate, elect, and swear-in a commissioner as Chair. 3. Nominate, elect, and swear-in a commissioner as Vice Chair, if necessary. 4. Discuss the Seward Airport Committee. (Paquette) 5. Discuss next steps for the Climate Action Plan committee, (Ilaquette & Schneidei) 6. Discuss the Lowell Point sewage lagoon. (Taquelle) 7. Review the 2019 budget year-to-date, and review and discuss the proposed 2020/2021 budget, 8. Discuss sending a delegate to attend the Alaska Municipal League (AML) Conference in Anchorage November 2,0-22, 2019. (Sc hneidev) 9. Review and update PACAB's City, State, and Federal Priorities. 10. Discuss annual review of the SMIC Development Plan, 11. Discuss 5G. (11aquette) 12. Discuss electric car charging stations. (Paquette) 13. Schedule a work session in November and set the topic. Informational Items and Reports A. ['4(-,'AB2019 (�'oal (-,,(,itendat- B. PAC AB Resolution 2019-01, PA(AR Prioritiesfi-oin Februw�y, 2019 to 1-�ebruarV, 2020 The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward, All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings. Signed this 23 rd day of October, 2019. (..hair City Manager BoarsT6i la 7' 'Board Ilrnber Upon this request the City Clerk will give due and proper notice as required by SCC 2.10.032 (No business shall be transacted other than stated above.) SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE Pursuant to Seward City Code 2.10.030 (2), this is to serve as the written notice calling a Special Meeting of the Port & Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. for the purpose of: Other Reports and Presentations 1. Alaska Railroad Report by Christy Terry 2. Chamber of Commerce Report by Cindy Clock 3. Harbormaster Report by Norm Regis 4. Administration Report 5. Seward Airport Committee Report by Bruce Jaffa Other New Business Items *1. Approval of the September 18, 2019 PACAB Meeting Minutes. 2. Nominate, elect, and swear-in a commissioner as Chair. 3. Nominate, elect, and swear-in a commissioner as Vice Chair, if necessary. 4. Discuss the Seward Airport Committee. (Paquette) 5. Discuss next steps for the Climate Action Plan committee. (Paquette & Schneider) 6. Discuss the Lowell Point sewage lagoon. (Paquette) 7. Review the 2019 budget year-to-date, and review and discuss the proposed 2020/2021 budget. 8. Discuss sending a delegate to attend the Alaska Municipal League (AML) Conference in Anchorage November 20-22, 2019. (Schneider) 9. Review and update PACAB's City, State, and Federal Priorities. 10. Discuss annual review of the SMIC Development Plan. 11. Discuss 5G. (Paquette) 12. Discuss electric car charging stations. (Paquette) 13. Schedule a work session in November and set the topic. Informational Items and Reports A. PACAB 2019 Goal Calendar B. PACAB Resolution 2019-01, PACAB Priorities fi^oin February, 2019 to February, 2020 The meeting will commence in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 410 Adams Street, Seward. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings. Posted: Wednesday, October 23, 2019 City Hall bulletin board U.S. Post Office Harbormaster's Building Seward Community Library Museum 2 SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA October 30, 2019 12:00 p.m. Council Chambers Vacant 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Term Expires 2022 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bruce Jaffa 3. ROLL CALL Vice Chair Term Expires 2021 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT Carl Hughes THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Board Member [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time Term Expires 2020 is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.] Colby Lawrence Board Member 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Term Expires 2022 [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk O. Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Laura Schneider Regular•AgendaJ Board Member Term Expires 2020 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Lynda Paquette A. Other Reports and Presentations Board Member 1. Alaska Railroad Report by Christy Terry ............ Pg. 5 Term Expires 2021 2. Chamber of Commerce Report by Cindy Clock 3. Harbormaster Report by Norm Regis ................. Pg. 6 Erin Lemas 4. Administration Report Board Member 5. Seward Airport Committee Report by Bruce Jaffa Term Expires 2021 Scott Meszaros City Manager Norm Regis Harbor Master Brenda Ballou City Clerk City of Seward, Alaska PA CAB Agenda October 30, 2019 Page 1 3 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None S. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions —None B. Other New Business Items 9. 1. Approval of the September 18, 2019 PACAB Meeting Minutes. ........................... Pg. 7 2. Nominate, elect, and swear-in a commissioner as Chair. 3. Nominate, elect, and swear-in a commissioner as Vice Chair, if necessary. 4. Discuss the Seward Airport Committee. (Paquette) ............................................ Pg. 13 5. Discuss next steps for the Climate Action Plan committee. (Paquette &Schneider) 14 6. Discuss the Lowell Point sewage lagoon. (Paquette) 7. Review the 2019 budget year-to-date, and review and discuss the proposed 2020/2021 budget. ................................................................................................................. Pg. 18 8. Discuss sending a delegate to attend the Alaska Municipal League (AML) Conference in Anchorage November 20-22, 2019. (Schneider) .......................... Pg. 20 9. Review and update PACAB's City, State, and Federal Priorities. ...................... Pg. 29 10. Discuss annual review of the SMIC Development Plan. ..................................... Pg. 39 11. Discuss 5G. (Paquette) ........................................................................................ Pg. 65 12. Discuss electric car charging stations. (Paquette) 13. Schedule a work session in November and set the topic. 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required) A. PACAB 2019 Goal Calendar ............................................................................... Pg. 72 B. PACAB Resolution 2019-01, PACAB Priorities from February, 2019 to February, 2020 ..................................................................................................................... Pg. 74 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda October 30, 2019 Page 2 4 RAILROAD October 23, 2019 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Port of Seward City of Seward TEL 907.265.2209 Report to the Port and Commerce Advisory Board September-October 17, 2019 Vessel Traffic- • 26 large vessels including fuel and freight barges, fishing, research vessels, and Navy • 7 Cruise ships docked at the Passenger Dock. • USNS Comstock and LCU's on the Passenger Dock 9/16-20. Public Tours provided for the community including USN Band Performances. Events at the Cruise Ship Terminal- • Music Festival September 27-28 • Halloween Fair October 31 • Archery Fridays in November • Corn Hole Club Mondays in November • Holiday Fair December 6 and 7 • ADFG Fin Fish Conference December 9-13 Other Items- • Last Coastal Classic was Monday September 16tn • I attend the Alaska Harbormaster's Conference in Juneau September 30-October 4, 2019 • ARRC will present information on the upcoming Passenger Dock replacement plans at the October 28tn Council Meeting • Assistant Port Manager Dwayne Atwood will attend Pacific Marine Expo and help staff City of Seward Booth ChristyTerry, CPE Seward Port Manager terryc(a)akrr.com 907.265.2209 office 1907.422.7071 mobile mailing: PO Box 95, Seward, AK 99664-0095 physical: 913 Port Avenue, Seward, Alaska web: www.AlaskaRai]road.com AILR OA 5 HARBORMASTER REPORT FOR PACAB October 23, 2019 1. The SO ton lifts have picked up due to the end of the season. 2. The 330 ton lifts have also picked up as vessels are coming out of the water for the season. 3. All the water has been turned off for the winter,there are 4 year round water locations in the harbor located at the F float trestle, at the end of F-float, the t-dock and on Z-float. 4. We are currently working with ADF&G to replace the North East Boat Launch Ramp,funding is currently available through the same grant,waiting on the 2020 State budget to be approved. S. We had a SMIC security audit by the US Coast guard, no deficiencies found. 6. The harbor interview a candidates for the senior administrative assistant position and made an offer, she has accepted and started on October 14. 7. The Harbormaster traveled to Juneau for the Harbormasters convention, he also met with DOT and delivered a resolution from Council on the closure of the Silver Tip maintenance station, and discussed the airport issue with the City of Seward keeping the 1.1 option available. 8. The Coast Guard contacted the harbormaster while in Juneau they will be visiting Seward during week of November 4t" to the 8`" to review the sites and work out some minor issues. 6 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes September 18, 2019 Volume 3, Page CALL TO ORDER The September 18, 2019 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Christy Terry. OPENING CEREMONY Erin Lemas led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Christy Terry presiding, and Bfuee T ff Colby r . o 0 Carl Hughes Laura Schneider Lynda Paquette Erin Lemas comprising a quorum of the board; and Scott Meszaros, City Manager Norm Regis, Harbormaster Brenda Ballou, City Clerk Excused—Lawrence, Jaffa Absent—None CITIZEN'S COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING—None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Hughes/Paquette) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The city clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Approval of the August 14, 2019 PACAB Regular Meeting Minutes. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Alaska Railroad Report by Christy Terry Chamber of Commerce Report by Cindy Clock Harbormaster Report by Norm Regis City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes September 18, 2019 Volume 3, Page Administration Report—None Update from the Climate Action Plan Committee Presentation on the Lowell Canyon Hydro Study by Andy Baker (telephonically) UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None NEW BUSINESS Resolutions —None Other New Business Discuss the options for proceeding with the Lowell Canyon Hydro Project, and give direction to administration to draft a resolution for council recommendation. Motion (Paquette/Hughes) Recommend to city council that administration hold a meeting in October with Andy Baker, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the U.S. Geological Survey to have a weir designed and three gauges installed for a water flow study for the Lowell Canyon Hydro Project. Terry supported this motion because funds had already been allocated within Andy Baker's study contract. Motion Passed Unanimous Discuss the status of the city's Interconnect Policy, and give direction to administration to bring PACAB Resolution 2019-003, approved on May 15, 2019, to city council. Terry recalled that when PACAB passed this resolution in May, it was agreed that it would be provided to council before the end of October. The reason that PACAB allowed the delay was to enable the Electric Department to review the resolution with Dryden & LaRue; Terry said Dryden & LaRue had subsequently informed the city that they would be unable to review the resolution, but Dryden & LaRue did furnish some information about transfer switches. Electric Utility Manager John Foutz said he appreciated PACAB's patience with the Electric Department, and he supported the direction that PACAB was going. Schneider said PACAB had previously discussed the possibility of rewriting this resolution to accommodate new language for the transfer switch, but ultimately decided to move 8 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes September 18, 2019 Volume 3, Page forward with the resolution as it was; Foutz could make his case to council if he felt like changes were necessary. The board directed administration to bring PACAB Resolution 2019-003 forward to council. Meszaros said administration and the Electric Department had met with Phil Kaluza to review and discuss the city's Interconnect Policy, and he thought it had been a productive meeting. In response to Paquette, Foutz said his interpretation of the current situation was that there were some citizens who wanted the Electric Department to do the work for them, at the expense of the rate payers. Foutz said he did not think that was appropriate, and that the citizens needed to do the legwork, not the city. Schneider suggested there was a balance to be struck between the city and the citizens because Seward handled this differently than every other place in the world, and so the city should be responsible for sharing the legwork and helping citizens to understand how things had to be done. Foutz said council could give administration direction to that effect. Terry said one thing that made interconnection attractive for the city's utility was that people could generate power at a lesser cost than the $0.12 it cost for Chugach to furnish it to the city; plus, if the line loss was also taken into consideration, the result would be even more beneficial to the rate payers. Terry suggested the city's expectations should be reasonable. Paquette concurred and said the goal should be enabling the city to buy power cheaper from the local citizens. Discuss the City Council Public Forum regarding the Seward airport held September 16, 2019. Paquette said, if there was a parcel of land of 5,000 feet anywhere in the Seward area that could be developed into a long runway, then perhaps the community should just let the Alaska Department of Transportation do what they wished with the current airport and the community could establish its own airport authority. Schneider said it would be beneficial for the airport committee, after the committee was formed by council next week, to get ahold of the state's report to the governor which outlined what the state's recommendations were regarding the disposition of the Seward airport. She also thought it would be valuable to examine the requirements of the Section 14 grant that was discussed at the forum; perhaps that grant could be used to address the long runway in a separate project. Schneider cautioned that it was important for the community to be prepared with a back- up plan in the event the DOT moved ahead with their plans regardless, including, at the very least, an insistence that the long runway be left in its current state and not torn up or removed. Hughes wondered if administration had reached out to Kenai or Soldotna to learn how they managed their airports. He wasn't sure if enough revenue could be generated right away if Seward could have a commercial airport because the airport would also be required to have an instrument landing strip, among other things. 9 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes September 18, 2019 Volume 3, Page Meszaros said the DOT and FAA came to the public forum meeting thinking they were delivering everything to the community that Seward wanted. The Seward airport was state- owned property; some of the other airports on the Kenai Peninsula were privately owned. Meszaros said, in order to get a longer runway than the FAA was willing to pay for, there had to be demonstrated landings and operational capacity, not just future needs and desires. Meszaros thought the right approach was to enhance collaboration with the DOT. The board suspended the rules to speak with Council Member Suzi Towsley. Council Member Suzi Towsley said she was interested in forming a citizen committee to work on the issues surrounding the Seward airport, and believed she would have support from council. She appreciated all the public input that council received at the forum. The board went back on the rules. Paquette said the idea of having a new runway somewhere else would allow the city to talk to private funders. She was frustrated that the FAA wanted to see demonstrable need for a longer runway because those numbers couldn't be produced; the current runway would not support the traffic. She had every reason to believe that the city could find funding partners to create a commercial airport in Seward. Reschedule to October 2, 2019 PACAB meeting, and review and revise the topic for the October 16, 2019 PACAB work session. Terry said she would be in Juneau the first week of October for the Harbormasters Conference, along with Harbormaster Norm Regis and Deputy Harbormaster Matt Chase. Motion (Terry/Lemas) Reschedule the October 16, 2019 work session to October 2, 2019 with the topic to review the Harbor Tariff and the SMIC Development Plan. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Terry/Lemas) Reschedule the October 2, 2019 regular meeting to October 23, 2019. Motion Passed Unanimous INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS PACAB 2019 Goals Calendar. PACAB Resolution 2019-01, PACAB Priorities fVom February, 2019 to February, 2020. 10 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes September 18, 2019 Volume 3, Page City Clerk memo regarding the renumhering of PACAB Resolutions 2019-003 and 2019-004. BOARD COMMENTS Lemas thanked everyone for coming to the meeting, and said she was excited that the Seward Music &Arts Festival would be this weekend. Paquette thanked everyone for coming. She was excited for the airport committee, as well as the flow study for Lowell Canyon. Schneider thanked everyone for coming. She believed the Interconnect Policy would improve customer relations. Hughes had attended the public form for the airport, and thought the citizen committee was a good idea. He appreciated Andy Baker's suggestion to engage the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to save the city money. Terry welcomed the U.S. Comstock to port; she thanked the American Legion for their hospitality towards the 300 member crew. She thanked Towsley for coming to the meeting and speaking. Terry was excited about hosting the Climate Action Plan public forum. CITIZEN COMMENTS Carol Griswold thought PACAB covered a lot of interesting topics, and it was a great board. She was disappointed that Andy Baker's presentation was telephonic, and she had a lot of reservations about the Lowell Canyon Hydro Project. She said she wished Seward would keep the airport small so the town could stay small, and she didn't support mega cruise ships. Joe Tougas was happy to attend his first PACAB meeting today; he was impressed with how many topics the board covered. He thought the Lowell Canyon Hydro Project was super cool, he supported the Interconnect Policy, he wanted to move the 50 Ton Travelift to SMIC, and he wanted to have small boat storage available at SMIC. Darryl Schaefermeyer told the board to have the courage to keep going and take risks. Every advancement made in this community had to be fought for, criticism had to be endured, and it was hard, but that was the only way to get things done. Lemas left the dais to take an emergency phone call. Suzi Towsley had met Admiral Gray this morning, and would be touring the Comstock later today. She reminded everyone that absentee voting started on Monday, and she pointed out that there would be a resolution at council on Monday addressing the state's closure of the Silvertip Maintenance Station. Lemas returned to the dais. 11 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes September 18, 2019 Volume 3, Page BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Terry said the meeting that Andy Baker proposed having would be included in the current contract, and would not cost the city anything extra. She thought moving the 50 Ton Travelift to SMIC could be a discussion item for PACAB in the future. Hughes thanked everyone for speaking, and thought Tougas had some interesting ideas. Paquette said if the Seward airport had commercial services, she imagined the planes would be smaller sized. Schneider thanked Tougas for bringing up the idea about moving the 50 Ton Travelift. Regis said, in order to have the 50 Ton Travelift at SMIC, a new pit would have to be created for it and also new land would have to be designated for small boat storage. Regis added that derelict vessels remained a problem. ADJOURNMENT This meeting was adjourned at 1:45 p.m. Brenda J. Ballou, MMC Christeffal Terry City Clerk Chair (City Seal) 12 CITY OF SEWARD SPECIAL AD HOC CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Formed October 14, 2019 MISSION The committee was formed for the purpose of researching options for the Seward airport. The committee is advisory to the Seward City Council. MEETING& REPORTING REQUIREMENTS The committee may meet on its own, as often as it wishes, and in any location(s) most convenient to the committee. The committee is not bound by the Open Meetings Act. The committee will provide reports to City Council no less than quarterly. SUNSET The committee will sunset on December 31, 2020, unless extended by City Council action. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Bruce Jaffa - Chair (907) 240-0362 bnrce@jaffaconstruction.com Stephanie Presley (907)224-3340 spresley@kpb.us Lynda Paquette (907) 491-2378 admin@angelscareinc.org Steve Leirer scleirer@gci.net Walter Corrigan (907) 362-1178 walter.corrigan@gmail.com Carol Griswold c_griz@yahoo.com Bob Linville (907)224-3252 linville@ak.net Fred Woelkers (907) 422-7429 dayharborranch@gmail.com Bob Reisner (907) 715-6602 Duke Marolf (208) 420-2103 duke@catalyst-marine.com CITY CONTACTS City Website http://www.cityofseward.us City Manager Scott Meszaros smeszaros@cityofseward.net (907) 224-4047 Executive Liaison Rosa Salazar rsalazar@cityofseward.net (907)224-4047 City Clerk Brenda Ballou clerk@cityofseward.net (907) 224-4045 13 PACAB Climate Action Plan Public Forum September 24,2019 COMMUNITY INPUT SECTOR ISSUES SOLUTIONS • High energy use during summer months • Methane for energy needs • Expensive&fossil fuel intensive heating for residential& • Wind fanil&solar emission commercial buildings • Lowell Creek hydro-electric plant i� • Seward electricity depends too heavily on fossil fuels • Geothermal • No affordable or energy efficient alternatives available for propane • Promote/incentivize interconnection of solar/wind into city grid • Above ground power lines have short life spans • Carbon tax • Incentivize energy efficiency in new construction • Require solar energy in new commercial construction in summers only • Encourage visitors to consider activities that are less carbon intensive. • Ocean energy for maritime community • Utility-based loan/grant program for energy efficiency(RFP) • Seward encourage vehicle transportation over other methods of • More fanils&greenhouses&hydroponics transportation • Increase ride share opportunities • Roads are difficult to travel without a car in the winter • Organize a walk/bike to work day • Difficult to bike to town from Nash road,Old Mill,Questa Woods, • Bike trail to Grouse Lake Bear Lake • Tax reduction for electric vehicles/hydrogen city vehicles • Current zoning law incentives sprawl over density • Increase in public transportation to help reduce RV use • Seward does not use much land for local agriculture • Bike trail to Exit Glacier • Not everyone has access to cars • More sidewalks in downtown Seward&prevent vehicles from • Percent of land dedicated to car parking&wide roads/streets blocking shoulder lanes from pedestrians instead of human-powered transportation • Alternative interconnectivity into city grid • Safe transportation routes to schools • Zoning to encourage higher density-development,increase paths& safety awareness for bike riders&pedestrians;make Fourth Ave. &Railway Ave.pedestrian-only routes 14 SECTOR ISSUES SOLUTIONS • Beetle kill • Reforestation • Forest management education for changing ecosystem • Plant more trees �� • Decelerate acidity of our atmosphere ������ • invasive species hunt with kids • Flood surge • Special requirements/restrictions to build in high-risk areas • Bigger storms • Less asphalt • Warming climate will increase the likelihood of floods. • Acute flooding/emergency assistance 1 • Drought/wildfire • Long term sea level rise will threaten much of Seward's land • Out-of-towners don't want annexation,but want to be involved • Education • Food insecurity • Public classes on climate-socio-political issues • Behavior is tough,especially when people don't see the immediate • Come to the SeaLife Center this Friday for open discussion connection of what they do to climate • Regular forums on relevant issues regarding climate control(ocean health,forest health,etc.) • Profits from renewables W • Public gardening • Climate action plan group throwing an awareness party • Reach out to high school students/youth groups... invite and MJ tm m engage! • Tax reductions for businesses who go green • Provide outreach&education to national&international visitors/Seward's tourists • City buildings are expensive/inefficient to heat • Invest in carbon-capture fan research D • High utility costs • Heat pump technology to heat&cool municipal buildings • Code is prohibitive and not green energy friendly • Invest in fusion energy • Clean fuel vehicles/electric vehicles for City operations • Relax zoning&building code for higher density&low-emissions MMEt �1���jJJl�f construction oy�� .�lplti��ll�>D�qNIlYiff i �iil1 i�Jill ihfi 15 SECTOR ISSUES SOLUTIONS • Food waste releases methane as it decomposes in landfills • Methane capture at landfill/large scale composting • Many homes dependent on well/septic • Get rid of automatic water faucets • No incentive for residents to reduce water usage • Meter residential water • Wells going dry • Rain barrels from reclaimed materials • Not being able to recycle#5 plastics in Seward • Change default size of weekly trash service to 32 gallon can,or bi- • No public recycling bins downtown weekly instead of weekly trash pick-up • Industrial compost in Kenai i r • Regular visits with borough high efficiency burner for wood waste • Coffee grounds recycling composition • Ocean acidification impacts • Opportunity • Fish regime shifts&wildlife impacts • Remote beach clean-ups • Toxic algae blooms • Recycling fishing line • Increased cruise ship traffic&tourism impacts • Only permit cruise ships into port that meet city emissions • Increased run-off&glacial melts requirements�a 1f� • Potential oil spills • Citizen data collection • Higher traffic changes due to low level shifts • Citizen involvement in ocean studies locally • Blob impacts&increased frequency • Boater education&stopping illegal discharge • Raise awareness of fuel efficiency in fishing industry • Permeable parking lots to eliminate chemical runoff • Researching cruise ship rates&adjusting,if necessary • Prohibit all cruise ships from entering Aialak Bay • Glacier Bay Gustavus Experience w/rebound 16 PACAB Climate Action Plan —Clerk's Notes September 24, 2019 Christy Terry, PACAB Chair Welcome Introduced PACAB Members present Provided overview of the eight ctaegories: Energy, Transportation & Land Use, Forest & Open Spaces, Flood Resilience, Ocean Health, Water &Waste, Municipal Operations, and Public Involvement. Dr. Micah Hahn, International Arctic Research Center; Asst Professor of Environmental Health at UA Worked with Anchorage on their CAP What is a climate Action Plan? 1) must represent the values and the voices of the community, 2) be creative; you don't need a big budget, 3) is a strategic roadmap for measuring and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and 4) prepares for the impacts of climate change. Q&A 1. A lot of solutions fall on the consumer. How can the accountability go back to retailers and others? Develop a CAP for Seward then share it with other cities. Join together to create common solutions and work with energy together. 2. How can we balance adaptation and mitigation? If lots of small entities are making proactive changes then the cumulative effect can be profound. 3. How do you define the scope and what to address? Include anything that can be addressed by any partnering resources (i.e., the city plus university, marine groups, private businesses, etc.). 4. Was a Carbon Tax considered in Anchorage's CAP? It was not identified specifically in Anchorage, but because Seward is smaller; we may be able to gather consensus from stakeholders for this idea earlier on. 5. Did working groups have their own matrixes for goal setting? No, except for energy and waste. Other sectors have not developed matrixes, but will be working on that for the next year or so. Dr. Hahn will be available to answer questions at PACAB's October 23, 2019 meeting. Other Notes: Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy https://www.globalcovenantofmayors.org/ Guide to Equitable Community-Driven Climate Preparation https://www.usdn.org/uploads/cms/documents/usdn guide_to equitable_community- driven climate preparedness-_high_res.pdf Has been uploaded to the citv's website on PACAB's page Portland, Oregon's Climate Action Plan https://www.portlandoregon.govibps/49989 17 Brenda Ballou From: Brenda Ballou Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 1:56 PM To: bballou@cityofseward.net('bballou@cityofseward.net') ('bballou@cityofseward.net') Subject: PACAB 2019 Budget Report Tracking: Recipient Read bballou@cityofseward.net ('b ba I lo u @ci tyofs ewa rd.net') ('b ba I lou @ci tyofs ewa rd.net') Bruce Jaffa Carl Hughes Christy Terry Colby Lawrence Erin Lemas Laura Schneider Lynda Paquette 'Matt Chase" Norm Regis Read:9/20/2019 2:04 PM Rosa Salazar Scott Meszaros TO,: PACAB Members I wanted to report to you what your current budget is and how it stands YTD through 2019. PACAB has a small annual budget with three line items: Account7215 Operating Supplies Budget$0 Spent$16 Balance 4$16 Account 7302 Travel &Subsistence Budget$1,500 Spent$500 Balance$1,000 Account 7303 Education &Training Budget$500 Spent$167 Balance$333 The city is currently in the midst of budget development for 2020/2021. Please feel free to respond to me INDIVIDUALLY if you wish to have any adjustments made to the upcoming budget and what the funds would be used for. I need feedback as soon as possible. Thanks, Brenda 18 2020/2021 Budget REQUESTED 2020—Port & Commerce Advisory Board 7215 —Operating Supplies $1,000 7302—Travel & Subsistence $2,500 7303 —Education& Training $1,500 2021 —Port & Commerce Advisory Board 7215 —Operating Supplies $1,000 7302—Travel & Subsistence $2,500 7303 —Education& Training $1,500 The 202012021 budget will not be finalized until approved by City Council in December; 2019. 19 AML ANNUAL CONFERENCE DRAFT AGENDA Saturday and Sunday, November 16-17 • Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks Monday, November 18 Affiliate meetings—separate registration required: • Alaska Municipal League Newly Elected Officials Training • Alaska Municipal Attorneys Association • Alaska Association of Assessing Officers • Alaska Government Finance Officers Association • Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks • Alaska Municipal Management Association Pre-Conference Workshop (invitation only): AML Health Tuesday, November 19 Affiliate meetings—separate registration required • Alaska Municipal League Newly Elected Officials Training • Alaska Conference of Mayors • Alaska Municipal Attorneys Association • Alaska Association of Assessing Officers • Alaska Government Finance Officers Association • Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks • Alaska Municipal Management Association Wednesday, November 20 7:30 am Registration opens (early registration Tuesday afternoon) 7:30 am Breakfast—Sponsored by AMLIP Discovery Ballroom • Announcements—Nils Andreassen, Executive Director, Alaska Municipal League 8:30 am Opening Session Discovery Ballroom • Welcome—Tim Navarre, President, Alaska Municipal League • Affiliate Reports o AGFOA o AAMC o AMMA o AFCA o AMAA • District Reports 9:15 am The State of the State • Governor Michael J. Dunleavy, State of Alaska (invited) 10:00 am Break Exhibit Hall 1 20 AML ANNUAL CONFERENCE DRAFT AGENDA 10:30 am Strength in Diversity Discovery Ballroom • Nils Andreassen, Executive Director, Alaska Municipal League Legislative Priorities Discovery Ballroom 12:00 pm Lunch and Speaker Discovery Ballroom • National Economic Trends and Hot Topics in the Municipal Credit Markets Co-hosted by the Alaska Government Finance Officers Association o Eric Whaley, Director, BofA Merrill Lynch, Seattle (confirmed) o Brad Gewehr, Senior Vice President, BofA Merrill Lynch, New York (confirmed) 1:00 pm Break Exhibit Hall 1:15 pm Concurrent Sessions • Comparison of Arctic City Infrastructure Indicators Discovery Ballroom Panelists are part of an international working group of researchers who are exploring community resilience and sustainability, including to determine the efficacy of community infrastructure indicators, which would help to measure resilience. Moderated by Dr.Jim Powell, University of Alaska Southeast;Arctic Research Group o Robert Orttung, George Washington University, "Applying International Standard Sustainability Indicators (ISO 37120)to Arctic Cities" o Dmitry Streletskiy, GW, "Permafrost and Arctic Urban Infrastructure: Measuring the Costs of Thaw" o Stephanie Hitztaler, University of Helsinki, "Arctic Energy Infrastructure" o Matthew Jull, University of Virginia, "Design for Arctic Infrastructure" o Jim Powell, "Implementing Sustainability Indicators" • PERS Reform-Policy Workshop Quarter Deck Roundtable discussion with local government leaders and invited participants. Attendees will hear outcomes of the AML-hosted October 8`' workshop on the topic, including potential recommendations for reform. Moderated by Nils Andreassen, AML, • PFAS and Groundwater Contamination Endeavor Room PFAS and PFOA are amongst thousands of chemicals within this family, all of which are potentially damaging to human health. With the increased identification of these at harmful levels in Alaska communities, this session will explore State and Federal regulatory and policy action, national trends, and local interests. Moderated by TBD o Commissioner Jason Brune, Department of Environmental Conservation (invited) o Sandy Halstead, Alaska Office, US EPA Region 10 (confirmed) 2 21 AML ANNUAL CONFERENCE DRAFT AGENDA o Sarah Wightman, Marten Law (confirmed) o Jim Williams, Fairbanks North Star Borough (confirmed) • Clerk Works—Your Success Begins Here Adventure Room Organized by the Association of Alaska Municipal Clerks This session will cover the role of the clerk in the successful working relationships between elected and appointed officials and the public. o Jamie Newman, MMC, City of Wasilla Clerk (confirmed) o Kacie Paxton, MMC, Ketchikan Gateway Borough Clerk(confirmed) o Danyielle Snider, CIVIC, City of Fairbanks Clerk(confirmed) • DCRA Municipal Training—Elections Club Room 1 2:30 pm Networking Break Exhibit Hall 3:00 pm Concurrent Sessions • Municipal Police and VPOs—Policy Workshop Quarter Deck Roundtable discussion with local government leaders and invited participants to review current Village Police Officer regulations, challenges, and the potential for change, including collaboration with municipal law enforcement. Moderated by Nils Andreassen,Alaska Municipal League o Commissioner Amanda Price, Department of Public Safety(tentative) o Bob Griffiths, Alaska Police Standards Council (invited) • Housing and Homelessness Adventure Room o Brian Wilson,Alaska Coalition on Housing and Homelessness (confirmed) • Gateway Communities Discovery Ballroom This session will review strategies for beneficial cooperation between local government and federal lands officials. Speakers will address lessons learned, challenges overcome, and hopes for the future. Moderated by TBD o Pete Christian, National Park Service (tentative) o Dave Schmid, Alaska Regional Forester, USDA Forest Service (confirmed) o Mayor Clay Walker, Denali Borough (confirmed) o Brittney Cannamore, Council Member, City of Gustavus (confirmed) o Chris Beck, Agnew::Beck (confirmed) • Census:A Complete Count in 2020 Endeavor Room Panelists will give specifics about why the Census is important to Alaskans and provide examples of what they have done within their organization to increase community outreach. Moderated by Greg Bringhurst, Alaska Census Working Group; Alaska Counts o Barb Miranda, U.S. Census Bureau (confirmed) 3 22 AML ANNUAL CONFERENCE DRAFT AGENDA o Mayor Bryce Ward, Fairbanks North Star Borough (to be invited) o Tom Panamaroff, Koniag (tentative) o Gabe Layman, Alaska Census Working Group (confirmed) • DCRA Municipal Refresher—Open Meetings Act Club Room 1 4:15 pm Refresh and Renew—Afternoon Break Exhibit Hall 4:30 pm AMLIP Business Meeting and Cocktail Hour Quarterdeck Committee Meetings—(finalize 2020 position statement and resolutions) • Legislative Position Committee Endeavor Room • Resolution Committee Endeavor Room RDC Annual Conference VIP Reception Dena'ina Center • Shuttles every ten minutes 5:30 pm Nominating Committee Library 6:00 pm Host City Reception and Community Block Party Discovery Ballroom Communities should plan to contribute a little bit of home—bring materials, information and other things to share with attendees.A fun evening with Alaska communities. • ACoM auction—mayors from across the state have donated special items from their communities for AML conference attendees to bid on, with funds raised in support of the ACoM mission 7:30 pm Adjourn Day One Thursday, November 21 7:30 am On-site Registration 7:30 am Breakfast and AML/JIA Business Meeting Discovery Ballroom • Kevin Smith, Executive Director, AML/JIA(confirmed) 8:30 am Announcements 9:00 am Concurrent Sessions • Funding the Ferry—Policy Workshop Quarter Deck Roundtable discussion with local government leaders and invited participants, to focus on paths to sustain ability for the ferry system.Attendees will look at multiple funding options and examine alternative scenarios. o Commissioner John MacKinnon, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (invited) 4 23 AML ANNUAL CONFERENCE DRAFT AGENDA o Robert Venables, Chair, Marine Transportation Advisory Board (confirmed) o Marcus Hartley, Northern Economics (invited) • Cybersecurity—Avoiding and Tackling Fraud Endeavor Room This session will explore preparation for and responses to increasing cybersecurity threats, especially as it relates to fraud and phishing. Speakers will present perspectives from the banking industry, local government and the federal government, along with private sector solutions. o TBD,Tanium (confirmed) o TBD, Key Bank(confirmed) o Jeff Rogers, City and Borough of Juneau (confirmed) o TBD, FBI (confirmed) • Early Childhood Education and the Childcare Deficit Adventure Room o Anna White, National League of Cities (confirmed) o Brian Hoist,Juneau Economic Development Council (confirmed) o Abbe Hensley, Best Beginnings (confirmed) • Inclusive Play Discovery Ballroom This session will discuss an arm of many local governments that doesn't always get the attention it deserves. Municipal parks and rec program improve a community's quality of life, and are an essential component of attracting and retaining talent, families, and business development. o Karl Croft, President, ExerPlay(confirmed) o Donnie Hayes, President, Alaska Recreation and Parks Association (confirmed) o Jill Moore, Landscape Structures (confirmed) • DCRA Municipal Refresher—Title 29 Jeopardy Club Room 1 10:15 am Networking Break Exhibit Hall 10:30 am Concurrent Sessions • School Construction and Maintenance—Policy Workshop Discovery Ballroom Roundtable discussion with local government leaders and invited participants. This session will tackle elements of school success that are often on the periphery— school maintenance, teacher housing and transportation. o Lisa Parady, Alaska Council of School Administrators (confirmed) o Bryan Butcher, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (invited) o Tim Mearig, Department of Education and Early Development (invited) • Evaluating Capacity in Public Safety Departments Endeavor Room Moderated by Jim Styers, Chief, Fairbanks Fire Department (confirmed) • Data Rich "Smart"Communities Adventure Room 5 24 AML ANNUAL CONFERENCE DRAFT AGENDA Communities across the country are partnering to share data and software, avoid duplicate services, and better serve their communities with more information they can use.The Alaska Smart Communities Forum brings together agencies, utilities, businesses, schools, non-profits, and technology companies to learn about and share tools and data and to foster partnerships so every community can provide more information in more ways. o Doug Miller, Senior Manager, PMP, Wostmann; Smart Communities Forum (confirmed) • Strengthening the Manager-Elected Official Relationship Quarter Deck Organized by Alaska Municipal Management Association o Jim Williams, Fairbanks North Star Borough; President, AMMA(confirmed) o Katie Koester, City of Homer(confirmed) o Elected official TBD o Elected official TBD • DCRA/AEA Municipal Training—PCE and Bulk Fuel Loans Club Room 1 11:45 am Break 12:00 pm Lunch Discovery Ballroom National Insurance Trends Co-sponsored by the AML-JIA and Alliant Insurance Servcies • David Nunley, Risk Manager, City of Anaheim (confirmed) 1:15 pm AML Membership Announcements Discovery Ballroom • Resolution Committee—update to members on 2020 resolutions submitted • Legislative Position Committee—update to members on 2020 Position Statement • Nominating Committee—update to members on the slate of AML Board of Directors candidates • Board Candidates—candidate two-minute intros 2:00 pm AML and Partner Program Services Discovery Ballroom • Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool o Blake Phillips,Alaska Permanent Capital Management(confirmed) • AML Health o Nils Andreassen, Alaska Municipal League • NACo Updates o Jack Peterson, Director of State and Affiliate Relations, NACo (confirmed) • AML Joint Insurance Association o Kevin Smith, AML-JIA(confirmed) 2:45 pm Networking Break and Exhibitor Drawing Exhibitor Hall 6 25 AML ANNUAL CONFERENCE DRAFT AGENDA 3:15 pm Online Sales Tax Implementation Discovery Ballroom Moderated by Nils Andreassen, Alaska Municipal League AMLIP one-on-one Library • Peggy Macdonald, Chair, AMLIP; Finance Director, Fairbanks North Star Borough (confirmed) • Blake Phillips, Alaska Permanent Capital Management(confirmed) 4:15 pm Renew and Refresh—Afternoon Break 5:30 pm AML President's Dinner Discovery Ballroom Musical performance by... • Legislative Roundtable—confirmed, pending legislative schedule o Sen. Cathy Giessel,Senate President(confirmed) o Sen.Tom Begich,Senate Minority Leader(confirmed) o Rep. Bryce Edgmon, Speaker of the House(confirmed) o Rep. Lance Pruitt, House Minority Leader(confirmed) • Municipal Awards—help us celebrate municipal leadership with awards for service and excellence o Elected Official of the Year o Municipal Employee of the Year o Vic Fischer Lifetime Service Award 7:30 pm Adjourn Day Two Friday, November 22 8:00 am Breakfast—Associate Recognition Discovery Ballroom AML's Associate Program brings partners together from the private, public, civic and academic sector in support of Alaska's municipal governments. 8:30 am Elections Registration Desk Vote for new board members and officers 9:00 am Annual Meeting Discovery Ballroom Members vote to amend or approve the 2020 Position Statement and Resolutions 11:00 am Adjourn Annual Conference Attendees travel home 12:00 pm Lunch and Board Organizational Meeting Club Room II Incoming and current board members should stay for this organizational meeting and to develop an implementation plan for AML priorities 7 26 AML ANNUAL CONFERENCE DRAFT AGENDA 1:30 pm Adjourn r Ir If I ie 11 ii�i I'i i�i '4r 8 27 REGISTRATION OPTIONS AMIL Canfitmct IFoes WH llin m°oosit bly$80,00 ofttir 10/18/2019. ANIL Member Conference Fees: $S0,00 d1stount wlth JlMnt Conference&NEO regIstratlon, Ad" L Mernber,', y Jfi,,,, /"P'll PAO-vle,""y Mernber 011e DayAttendance J y 5 0,,") y i050 '*Memaer Rates spp�y to emoayees and IIo ;al efflkWs of member munWpollfies and to AML Affill[ate&Assoclate Members,, 28 Sponsored by: Bridges CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA L11 RESOLUTION 2018 ALASKA, ES"FABLISHING Tim CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR WHEREAS, the City annually compiles ra list eaf'prcalect car l��rrc that are felcratif ed as trap legislative priorities; and WHEREAS, this reSo lUticarr valrclrat:cs projects, prioritizes needs, and fl:r ,aa es the effi)rts of'City Administration trratiearr in its lobbying effortsand WHEREAS,, the lint of' projects are compiled and distributed to the State of` rlrask a 1,egislratrrrc, Kenai Peninsula Borough,ugh, and (7ity erl'yleµward lobbyists; and WHEREAS,S,the passage of this resolution occurs through ra public process; carrel r11E, EAaWS, call projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive and Strategic 1, lrarr a NOW, THEREFORE, HE IT RESOLVED BY '1141E crnCOUNCIL OF THE section 1. "l"leis licit of city ProJects as hereby declared to be the officinal City priority list "ear the Clity of" eryw a.rd f6r calendar. year 2019: A. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA 1. $500,000 to pave tlac apron rays d add ra wash down pad at the , Cf-l e'n trravelifi. 2 1,000,000 tear storm water discharge itaf'i°rastrarctrrrc at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. . $1,241,250 for JAG' Shipyard l""rivirrraararentaal Discharge "carrt,re:rl . 4. ` ; tlt'l,0('(t liar• engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in they Se Nrard Boat l fcarba)r, including K and 1., 1"lo atMs, 5. " " tttf,llflfl toe t:crarf e le&,a trmde rrl power to Float. 6, $500,000 f:ar ra 5-ton crane at or rye^rar" l Dock. " . 2sll,tt00 tier security r tit rrarrtrrrctrrre� f�wr cityve sse°l storrrpc yard at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. B. PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRAS'I"RUCTURE 1. $250,000 for initial design and engineering of ra new, 100' x 80' rractrrl building to t replace and relocate the existing ng Public Worley Shop (City will provide band f`crr the 29 RESOLUTION 2018-,094 i rrevv building). 2 1,000,000 for raraa or maintenance and repairs at the Alaska yleaal,ll`e Center, . "" t.0,C100fc:r roof repairs at the Alaska Seaal:drlle Cw"enter. . '�00,t'1C 0 f6r design and engineering of an indoor mul 6-use facility. . . $500,000 tc:r Upgrade windows and the lwcallcllrrt,envelope, ,,it City l hall. C. ELECTRIC 1. million to design and rebuild the electric t <ara^rralsa;lorr lire, lorry the Seward Highway to the; Seward Marine Industrial Center tlrcwllatyM and upgrade the Spring (.,',reek substation by securing an alternative led trap ionner to add capacityand reduce system stem Data ges, arurcl provide c:orat rrc OUS service during maintenance periods. 1.5 ra°rllllcrra to repair aarrcl replace one Mile of transmission line into the, Fcap°t l ary mc.rrrcl Subsiation with 11 5kV cornpartihle c,clrallararerrt (This is as project supported lry the Alaska l aalllwelt ( ooperaatiwe "ll`raarraara°rissi n and Electric Cw'onipaarry ( w1 C. l EC because the current condition cal" the traarraararrsaalc:rn Brae exceeds the estimated 111c expectancy cal'50 years). 1 2 million to rebuild obsolete and aging lrrtraaatruactcrrne and add new, infrastructure with the expanding C'.ararrelot Subdivision where development and growth require the new updated sy stern. i 4. 1°ire ("ity is requesting $12 million to upgrade transmission conductors and substation tr rr<afin-seers to improve the sy stem's capacity to 115kV over existing 9kV capacity. This would belle unify, the transmission syaater.ra la,ar the entire ccrrrrrrrunity and expand the system's capabilities, aallcr ving higher capacity projects into the tlrtrare. 1). ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESSIBILITY 1. $300,000 f'or lrralaro ltr C." lty lrrl°raastr°arctrure for ADA a acc;essllrllity+. 2 $2.9 rurllllarra liar design, er ginecrura , and,, construction to protect Lowell Point Road irons father coastal erosion. This road is the sole land access to critical public infirarxtruc.tr.are, State Parks traaalheaacl, businesses, and the c:orrarnrraaltyr of Lowell Point, E. PUBLIC SAFU.TY 1. Up to $250,000 liar ar needs assessment arid caoncelaturarl design and engineering for ar. replacement ent Seward Fire Staniar. The City is experiencing growth on the %west side (fuel farm expansion and homes) and in the Seward Marine Industrial ("enter (City will provide as rraaatch of land). 2 Up to ` 250,000 liar initial design and engineering ol"as Public Safety Building (City, will provide as match o1"laarrcl). 1 million for as new animal s1wher than is used by, City and Borough h citizens (City will provide a rraaatc.,h of land), 30 RESOLUTION 2018-094 1. Suppaarl Ibr t"easibility analyses considering pipeline or raaaalt -rnodaal delivery rnethod of making natural gas available to comm unifies not cLirr nt y, along a pipeline corridor, and casing, eward's rrarad/raail/baar e connections as cicraacara trnrat rm projects. 2 Support public/private partnerships to encourage laratla residential and caaaa°amerclaal land development. Section 2. This resolution shall take c6ect immediately upon its adoption, P 11 1 ;..PPRO VE'D by the City Council of the City, of SeNv ar , Alaska, this 10"' day cal t3eccmbe , 20M THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sue McClure, Vice Mayor "ES: Osenga, I loam, °l'crwsley, Lane, McClure l C 1: : None ABSENT': Seese, Squires ABST'AIN: None ATTEST- B crarla �1:..11 c rar l (, r 31 Sponsored by: Bridges 1 Et OLI f,MI)l ' 2018-095 ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY Of' SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2019 S"VA,'rr,, LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES WHEREAS,,, the City annually compiles s as list of paroWpcctaa or° issues that are identified as top legislative priorities, and WHEREAS,E AS, the list cat` paro ccts are compiled and distributed to the State rat° Alaska Legishitur e Kenai naai Peninsula Borough, and .:"sty of Seward lobb l , and WHEREAS, this resolution validates paro.jects, prioritizes raceds, and f`c:wuses the efforts ot`tw"ity Administration in its lobbying efforts;and HIER AS,the passage of dais resolution occurs through as public process; and WHEREAS, all projects on this list: are consistent: with the City" Comprehensive and Strategic Plans. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED R "l "1" )E CITY Il,fNCtt., OF "1'11l ' CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,that: Section 1. This list of"city proJercts is hereby declared to be the official State, priority list I"orm lire, City rat°Seward for camlcrrcla:ar• year 2019: A. BEl EM",IAL LEGISLATION ATIO1 1. l"egislaativoc support for maintaining the current level ot`Staatc contributions into the 11FRS/IRS Retirement System on behaal l' of local govemments, and for not extending the amortization period, in order t(,,w offset carat"r,nded retirement system liabilities and to make future contribution rates roor•e art"lordaablc for the state and local governments. Support l'car continuing Medicaid programs r"aams and capital cost rciriburaacment at, not less tlaaarr current year funding levels. o t,,e gislaativ°c supap orl for continuing Alaska F ner gy Authority. ( t ) programs aam that promote energy efficiency and conservation to helper mitigate they costs of` heating homes and businesses not served by natural p<ts. 4. LegislativeLegislativeLegislativesupportsupportfor feasibility analysesanalysesconsidering pipeline aclirae or rmmaalti-r°r°mcaetaal. delivery rrmetlaods of making natural gas available to coraaraiunities not can-en ly along 32 RESOLUTION 2018-095 as pipeline corridor, and using Seward' road/rail/barge connections as demonstration lmroJectar. . Legislative SUP port for matching ("Ity (r.rrrds tcmwvaa•clan the rmcaar-Fccicrarl 0%o cost. shame (,A'the U.S. Army ("ores ot" En ineers study rcclralred toaddress the Lx m ell (::°aama.rrr l: lacr°ralcrra °l crrmr°rc°l lra , The ("its currently owes$266,022. (, Cl'onfirrr.red acaalmport fir, the State Department of—Transportation and Public lcY, Facilities Municipal Harbors Grant Program. r Full ("carding of the Alaska Police Standards Council in order to return to full refinlmraraacrrrcrat: o(' of c°cc 1 ccrcalt trarlrrarr t ccr t . , l"arll funding of the Alaska l cpaartaa°acrrt of Corrections ns in order. to return 1((0% of the operational costs oftlmc Jail to the State of Alaska. Q Frail funding of the Alaska l:epaartrracrmt ol" Corrections in order to continue State cremation of the Spring ("reek Correctional Center, the only' rrmaa: lrrmaarmr-s crrrlty prison, in the State cml`r laskam. 0, l°`ull, Funding of the Alaska, Vocational Technical Center ( F!'Q in order to continue vocational training and investment in local communities and trades. The City seeks support fior \I l`FC:" as It provides students a lt.la skills and career paths that benefit the State, aarmcl local economy. 11. Lcgislative support l mr expanding access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment aarmcl recover y, tcw lrrclaarlc expansion°m and renovation of the SeaVicw Community unit " car ices existing behavioral health treatment fiacrlllty. B. CAPITAL PROw EXI' l Recognizing the current government sector fiscal reality and its potential private sector economic lrrrlmaac:ts, the City of Seward is limiting itin its caalmltaal improvement prcrwjcct requests to those where the t<at 's participation Wc UId leverage other significant (�rrrclirm , complete lmroJectrr already underway,, address pro'jectrr of immediate mediaate li1;c and safety, and enable projects that could be eligible under as statewide bond package a(°the State pursues and the voters approve such as plan, 1. million to design and r°cbuilcl the electric transmission line firearm the Seward 11111ar, ar tcm time:, Seward Maar°r¢ma, lraclrrstr°laal Cl'enter facility (I reek substation by, securing an alternative feed trWaansforrmmer" to add capacity, and reduce arystcrm outages, and provide continuous service during maintenance periods, 2. $12 million to upgrade de transmission conductors and substation traarmar(lmrrracrra to 33 lei RESOLUTION 2018-095 irn rcavc° the system's capacity to ! l5kV over existing 69 kV caalraac ity, Ml his would help unify, the transmission system for the entire r;onimunity and expand the system's capabilities, allowing higher capacity proJects into the f`urtaur-C, 11,000,000 for systaw,nis maintenance and repairs a:rt: the Alaska `»caal,ille Center. (fdl,"fltl lucrll wash vaater collection and treatment t system at the 0-�l on l raav lif`t;,. 1,241, 50 flaar,f (.l ShipyardEnvironmental entaal Discharge Controls. 6, Continued ued support for Alaska Energy rgy Authority, grant program in order to expand district l-rc.aat tool) systems and other alternative energy largjec;ts. . $1,000,000 for the design, engineering and construction of an Animal Shelter and clog park thcaulity 8, $8,100,000 fiar the Alaska Department of Traanaaperr°taation to extend the proposed runway to 4,000 feet in order to accommodate larger aircraft and provide effective cffaaaaaatc;r response SHIP GAMBLINGTAX 1. Appropriating funding for the Alaska Railroad Corporation Seward Marine Terminal f:xpaarraaicrr.r project supporting both passenger r°and freight activities. Section . This resolution shall take ef'"e t lrTtrnecliaatel upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by than, City Council ofwthe Clity of` Seward, Alaska, this l flea claay of C c c°;emb r, 2018. Sue McClure, Vice Mayor L 34 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2018-095 1 : None .BS1°°INT1 Sews, Squires ABSTAIN: None ° "'T ,r: .."renda.l. 0 M(- (.,. ty Clerk ( ,,icy, Seal) SE aa 0,F " 35 f Sponsored t°idles CITY OF SEWARD, AI,ASKA RESOLUTION 2018-096 ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'SCALENDAR YEAR 2019 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES HERE AS, the City annuallyr�onipalles� as list ot`paroj cntss or issues tlaart are identified �� top l°"ed raal legisal<atives, priorities; aaaacl WHEREAS,,, the list of projects i compiled and distributed to the Kenai peninsula Borough, our congressional alc le gaaticrrr aaracl City ty of Seward lasclaaraa.l lc.rlrla lsat, aaracl HER p+'A , this resolution validates proct.sr, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts of City aclrralraasatraation in its lobbying efforts; aaraal resolution t pp a .l ,tthepraasasraap c, coflaisa s�crltrticrra c c,a,ears� tiv~cwugh as p ubi c� process; and WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive hen v and Strategic Plans, NOW, "1N"CppTEFC1►pE, BE IT R11s,SCTLVpsspT BY TIJE C:°la°p" " CCpJIC.NpL CT1Na` "'p" TE Section p. °1"lieµ following list of legislative prea ease is hereby declared to be: the official legislative priority lisat.ofthe C°lt cat` ew,aarcl tear 2019: A. APPROPRIATIONS AND G'RANTS 1, Appropriating funding for the elegy, loprrra rrt of the new Coast (Juaarcl 1 aas t, Response onsa Cutter facifitiesas well as lrc:arrre port Saapap ort facilities. s. $266,0 appropriation ation to thel. . Arran C."carpa� of 1�r�rginc�, rs tear the :'Nth a 50% remaining cost share f6r the [.,ow 1p Creek 11c.od Diversion Feasibility Study'. 3. million for as a crrrapra°a lre ras*lvc� Sew, 1ry`1ood Mitigation Program on Hasa watershed level by the U.S. Army C.oq)s of crap rrreer.s. 4, $3 million appropriation for I,c:wwill Point Road satorin surge mitigation, bank staalrllrzaation <and erosion control trcrl projects tlarcrrrppla as future Section n 103 study by, the I.J. S. Army Corps cat l.ngirac rsa. 1 r 1 million appropriation for erosion control projects,tsa, thrcar.rgh as future Section 14 1 study, b the 1..J. . 6 rr°r�ry C:"oq)sa cal` w;rapprarcµa rsa, tier the Sew, Marine Industrial Cl:a�rate r 36 RESOLUTION 2018-096 and the Alaska Railroad Dock. 6, $2.496 n, illicrra in the Highway Fraa.rraapwartaation Bill for design, engineering, construction and protection fircrrn coastal erosion garµ the Lowell Point Road, the sole land access to residences, critical infraastrwarcwtarre, aaracl as State Parks traailheaad. ppropriaatirr l`undira irr the Alaska Railroad (,orporaation Seward Marine l` r°rninaal 1, l°wa:rrrsion project SUpporting both pa sscn ;,er and freight activities. 'l"his may also involve as collaboration witl°a the Alaska Railroad to seek BUILD Act granis or funding in as future High wa Traarrarfaoilartion hill. 8. $8.1 million for the Federal Aviation Administration to extend the proposed runway to 4,000 feet in order to accommodate lamer taircraft and provide effective disaster response B. AUTHORIZATIONS AND BEN "FI("` , LE+ll l M 1" 1, Authorization language arnending the Water ReSOUrce Devralcalarraent Act of e007 (Flublic Law 1 10-1 1 , 121 "l" `I. 1 05) ta:r require the Army Corps of Engineers to carats"rased the operation and maintenance of, lac Loa ell "aanyon 1 rrnnel until aaarc h tirrae ,J that an alternative method of flood diversion has been constructed and as determination by the Corps that the (."ity cal` l ewvaard and its residents are no lorr er at risk cal eat:aaartr•ophic flooding 2. St,ipport the establishment of as Prescott grant program within the l'larlr & Wildlife, Service budget to provide support f'crr ar live stranding network and responding to marine raaaararrraaal and seabird live stranding and mortalities throughout Alaska. Section "'I'his resolution shall take effect immediately capon its adoption. PASSED ANDAPPROVED by the City l`"caaaaac,il of the it of Seward, Alaska, this 10'a' shay cat Dec°ember, 2018, THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Site McClure,Cllure, ice Mayor _�...,_._. 37 RESOLUTION 01 -(fi r OEIS: None SI-''N: eese, Squire^ BST 'None TTES ': 3 4�i� �a Ba 'M ren a . . Bali2 City, Clerk �k �q ANC mwu III N ,W At L � pIP tl� S 38 SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN Prepared by Seward Harbormaster and Community Development Department in Cooperation with the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board Adopted by PACAB Resolution 2018-002 on January 3, 2018 39 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ I THEPLAN ................................................................................................................................... I BASIC MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE ..................................................................................3 Basin ..................................................................................................................................3 Docks .................................................................................................................................3 ShipliftOperations ...........................................................................................................4 Uplands .............................................................................................................................4 MANAGEMENT .........................................................................................................................5 LANDUSE ...................................................................................................................................5 Platting ..............................................................................................................................5 LandValues ......................................................................................................................5 LandUses ..........................................................................................................................6 Parksand Recreation ......................................................................................................6 MARKETING ..............................................................................................................................6 TRANSPORTATION ..................................................................................................................7 Roads .................................................................................................................................7 Parking ..............................................................................................................................7 Airport ..............................................................................................................................7 PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ..................................................................................7 PublicFacilities ................................................................................................................7 PublicSafety .....................................................................................................................8 PublicUtilities ..................................................................................................................8 ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT ................................................................8 EnvironmentalConcerns ................................................................................................8 WasteManagement .........................................................................................................9 APPEARANCE ............................................................................................................................9 Landscaping and Beautification .....................................................................................9 i 40 SIGNS, ZONING, BUILDING ................................................................................................. to Signs ................................................................................................................................ to Zoning ............................................................................................................................. 10 Buildings ......................................................................................................................... 10 PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................................... 10 Adoptinga Plan .............................................................................................................. 11 Usethe Plan .................................................................................................................... 11 APPENDIX.................................................................................................................................. 11 Exhibit A - Site Map: Fourth of July Creek Valley..................................................... 12 Exhibit B -Preliminary Subdivision Layout ............................................................... 13 Exhibit C -Project Overview: 1980 Project Description ...........................................14 Exhibit D -ARCADIS 2016 Site Plan........................................................................... 15 ExhibitE -Lease Sites.................................................................................................... 16 Exhibit F -Utility Layout 1. Power Utilities......................................................................................... 17 2. Sewer Utilities.......................................................................................... 18 3. Water Utilities......................................................................................... 19 ii 41 SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN INTRODUCTION During the mid-1970's, the City began developing a plan to create an industrial complex at the Fourth of July Creek area to service the maritime industry. The City annexed the valley in 1977, acquired lands through the Alaska Statehood Act Municipal Entitlement, and completed the 1979 Fourth of July Creek Industrial Development Feasibility Study. That study identified four examples of industries that would be more likely than others to locate in the Fourth of July Creek area: fisheries, shipyard, petrochemical processing, and heavy industry such as ore refining and bulk freight handling. The foundation for the project was a shipbuilding facility proposed by the Danish firm Burmeister-Wain to meet the high demand for new vessels in the king crab fisheries. With the crash of the fish stock in 1980, the project evolved into a mix of ship repair facilities, general cargo, fisheries processing, and other industrial uses. The project today is essentially as described in the 1980 Century-Quadra report entitled Fourth of July Creek Industrial Marine Park Project Description and shown on Figure 2 - Project Overview and Figure 3 - Site Plan (Appendix Exhibits C & D). Upon completion of a comprehensive 1981 Environmental Impact Assessment, the City embarked on a multi-year construction project that ultimately invested the majority of the City's share of the port bonds and State oil revenues in an access road, the relocation of Fourth of July Creek, a retaining dike, basin, breakwater, and shiplift. With a State grant, new investment work has been done to the North Dock and a new floating dock for a total investment of approximately $65 million. Access, utilities and land availability helped spawn development of the sawmill and the prison within the boundaries of the Fourth of July Creek valley complex. The shiplift has been operational since 1985, and a building was erected to cover large barges and vessels, new break room, and machine shop buildings. Development activity continues to occur in the area known as the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC). THE PLAN GOAL An action-oriented document to guide the City and private enterprise in completing the development of a vibrant and successful marine industrial center The Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan is a direct outgrowth of the community's desire to enhance, encourage, and promote an atmosphere favorable for additional private sector economic development at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. For the purpose of this plan, the Seward Marine Industrial Center is considered to include 1 42 the 128.5 acres immediately adjacent to the harbor basin, south of Spring Creek and west of the prison property (Tract A and Tract B, Johnson—Swift Subdivision, USS No. 1651, Parcel ID 14533004 [Appendix Exhibits A and B]). The Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan becomes a component of the City of Seward Comprehensive Plan. Whereas the comprehensive plan contains both advisory and binding elements, this Plan contains only advisory elements comprised of goals, issues, and actions. The binding element of the comprehensive plan is the Land Use Plan which is a legal document that must be adhered to and can be revised only by ordinance. As part of the process of finalizing the Plan, the City solicited initial suggestions from various public boards and commissions and interested groups such as the Seward Chamber of Commerce. The draft Plan was presented to the public at advertised public hearings and through review by the aforementioned groups. The issues raised and recommendations made by those individuals and organizations are reflected in this document. The original Plan was approved by the Seward City Council in 1995. It was then updated in 2008 and reviewed in 2011. The most recent update was completed in 2018. An effective plan is one which is implemented. The City of Seward has a track record of accomplishing actions outlined in its plans. Recommendations from previous plans that have been accomplished within the SMIC area include: • Syncrolift with upland rail system • 315 ton Travelift • Bulk fuel facility • 430' North Dock • Fisheries dock and plant improvements • New DEC approved outfall • Electrical substation • Primary electrical service • 34 individual power stalls,water, and sewer systems • Secondary sewer treatment plant • Preliminary real estate subdivision plat • Some fill and cargo laydown area • Some utility improvements including area lighting • Campground improvements • Some real estate development (leases and sales) • New 400 and 800 Amp service located at the North Dock • Rubble mound breakwater • Wash down pad The following items have been funded but not yet accomplished (should be completed by summer 2018): • 10-ton crane • 315' floating dock (Fisherman's Float) • Building for wash down pad • Fenders on North Dock • Widening of the 315 ton Travelift and Travelift pit 2 43 BASIC MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE GOAL Continuation of Upland Development The Basin envisioned by the 1980 Century-Quadra concept was enclosed, protected and dredged to -21 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) to accommodate medium-draft vessels for ship repair, cargo off loading, and general moorage. The basin has been dredged to design with -25 foot berths adjacent to the Shiplift Dock and the North Dock. The basin is protected by a rip rap breakwater along the east shoreline, by a filled sheet pile cell breakwater along the south and southwest, and by sheet piling along a section of the North Dock. It is still open to the bay along the west and northwest sides. Unlike a rock rip rap breakwater, the gravel-filled interconnecting sheet pile cellular cofferdams making up the South Breakwater require regular maintenance to prevent failure. 1. Monitor and repair South Breakwater anodes as needed. Docks described in the 1980 Century-Quadra concept included an inner dock along the north basin shoreline, deep-water sheet pile cell breakwater and dock enclosing the basin, a ship repair dock, a boat ramp, and other miscellaneous docks. A ship repair dock, small fish processing dock, barge ramp, and medium draft cargo dock have been constructed and are in operation. There is a growing demand for additional General-Purpose Moorage dock space. 1. Construct a north-south dock approximately 315' to increase moorage within the basin (under construction at this time). The North Dock will be upgraded with new fendering and a 10-ton crane, during the fall/winter of 2017 and winter/spring of 2018. 2. Surface the North Dock and staging areas with concrete, asphalt, crushed rock, or Roto-Mill (crushed asphalt) including the installation of drainage pipes. The Barge Ramp has never been completed and there is a concern about its need. 3. If the Barge Ramp is deemed unnecessary, delete it to create additional dock face. 4. Maintain the Fisheries Dock per lease agreement. The 315 ton Travelift Dock is being widened to accommodate the newly widened Travelift. Estimated completion is spring 2018. 3 44 The Shiplift Dock is maintained per a Maintenance and Operating (M&O) agreement with the Syncrolift lessee. 5. Repair or replace Syncrolift dock ladders, bumpering system and corrosion control of the pipe piling in the splash zone by application of a protective coating. 6. Monitor maintenance of the Shiplift Dock per M&O agreement for the useful life of the facility. Shiplift Operations are divided between the mobile 315 ton Travelift and the 5000 long ton Syncrolift platform. The Syncrolift was an integral part of the original SMIC concept plan. The Travelift was purchased and put into operation by the City in 1990 and upgraded to a 315 ton Travelift in 2015 to fill the demand for lifting vessels too small to economically use the Syncrolift platform but too large for the City's 50 ton Travelift. A number of improvements relative to the 315 ton Travelift operation have been identified. 1. Expand existing water and electrical systems in the boat storage area. 2. Encourage the development of full-service work stations for major maintenance/ construction projects on vessels in order to limit the degree of maintenance allowed in the storage area. 3. Provide additional restrooms as needed. The Syncrolift, although owned by the City, is operated by a contractor through a Maintenance and Operating Agreement. The Uplands forming SMIC were for the most part created from the material dredged during the formation of the basin. The original design called for a grade of 18 feet above MLLW. The roads are to grade, but some of the land is below desired grade. Drainage ditches were placed along Delphin and Olga Streets and the north property line to divert water runoff in the summer. During winter, ditches and culverts freeze causing runoff to pool in the lower areas behind roads. 1. Provide engineer-designed drainage. 2. Fill and grade the storage area to the correct elevation for the continued improvement of drainage. 3. Add to Article 18 of all new leases, under Maintenance, "Do not push snow into ditches." 4 45 MANAGEMENT GOAL A management level that is responsive to the needs of its customers and users, adequately serves the public's needs, protects the City's investment, and ensures public safety Security and concerns related to potential environmental pollution grow as the number of boats, cargo, and equipment on-site increases. Sufficient revenues are necessary for effective on-site management and security of this public facility. 1. Seek a rate of return from the use of public facilities, land assets, and equipment that will adequately cover deferred maintenance and replacement costs. a. Examine electric rate method of calculating charges to users b. Examine credit card rate method of calculating charges to users 2. Continue to review the Upland Boat Work Policy and Best Management Practices to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act and Local, State, and Federal laws and regulations where they apply. 3. Ensure that the facility and uses are consistent with the requirements of the Maritime Security Act of 2002 33.CFR 104.105 and maintain the Facility Use Plan. LAND USE GOAL Sound, maximized, and coordinated development of private and public uplands and facilities in support of the needs of the users and visitors Platting The City has formulated a subdivision of SMIC and the Fourth of July Creek Valley. The subdivision plat dedicates roads and provides as-built utility and access easements. It creates legal lots for existing leases and leaves the majority of the SMIC area in blocks. 1. Maintain an accurate map through survey and plat amendments for all current and future leases. Land Values In order to provide adequate public services and maintenance at SMIC, it is important that the City receive a fair market value—the current rate is 8% annually of the appraised value—for the use of its limited land assets. 1. Adjust the annual rental payment every five years. The adjusted annual rental payment shall be the appraised fair market rental value of the leased land at the highest and best use of the leased land. 5 46 2. Increase the annual rental payment every year in an amount that reflects the increase, if any, in the cost of living for the previous year as stated in the Consumer Price Index, All Urhan Consumers, Anchorage, Alaska Area, All Items 1967=100 ("CPI"), as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Land Uses SMIC is zoned Industrial. The Seward Zoning Code, Table 15.10.225 Land Uses Allowed, establishes what uses are allowed within that district. Uses allowed within the SMIC should focus on strengthening and enhancing the area as a center for marine and other compatible industries. 1. Review Table 15.10.225 to ensure the uses listed are compatible with the overall intent of the SMIC area. Parks and Recreation Under State statutes, the City is required to provide public access along Spring Creek, Fourth of July Creek, and Resurrection Bay. Although the area is principally industrial, limited recreation opportunities can be made available without interfering with surrounding industrial uses. 1. Maintain access from Nash Road to the mouth of Spring Creek and provide a camping area, and include signage of the access route. 2. Maintain separation between the campground and industrial uses. A chain link fence will be installed to separate the North Dock from the Campground. MARKETING GOAL A comprehensive marketing program primarily targeting fisheries, ship repair, and marine transportation industries along with a healthy and complementary mix of commercial support businesses Current City marketing efforts include: attendance at trade shows, overseas trade missions, brochures, and advertising. 1. Maintain a sign along Nash Road and central to the SMIC area showing what lands are available for lease (Appendix Exhibit E). 2. Maintain a fair market value base line from which leases will be negotiated. 3. Continue to encourage multiple users. 4. Evaluate utility rates to encourage more usage while ensuring a fair return to the public utility system. 6 47 5. Continue to support the Seward Chamber of Commerce as the marketing arm of the City of Seward. TRANSPORTATION GOAL An adequate transportation infrastructure that will serve the needs of the industrial complex, allow for growth, and attract new business to the community Roads Nash Road provides the only ground access to SMIC and the Fourth of July Creek area. To adequately serve SMIC and attract new industries, it is of the utmost importance to maintain and improve the public road system to the highest standard economically possible. 1. Postpone paving interior SMIC streets until site and utility developments are completed. Although Parking has not been a problem in the past, as more activity develops it will become imperative that vehicles park in designated areas off public roads and away from equipment activity. 1. Ensure that all lease sites include adequate area to comply with parking requirements set forth in the zoning code, and that lessees provide on-site parking for employees and customers. 2. Maintain signage in parking areas in support of the public docks. Although not directly associated with SMIC, having a well-maintained Airport is an important transportation link for the delivery of parts, goods, and services to the industrial center businesses. 1. Continue to work with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to improve airport facilities and protect it from river flooding and erosion. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES GOAL A full range of public facilities and services adequate to provide a safe and comfortable work environment for users and visitors Public Facilities are currently limited from available to non-available. 7 48 1. Include construction of an additional public restroom/shower facility in the City's Capital Project Plan. 2. Improve paving, fill, fencing, and storm water drainage collection and treatment infrastructure as development occurs. Public Safety The distance from town limits police coverage to an occasional patrol and also increases fire response time. Although a pumper/ladder truck is located in the harbor storage building, there are no scheduled trained fire department personnel on-site to operate them. The fire truck is staged on-site and ready for volunteer personnel. 1. Evaluate each new development as to its impact on fire and police services. 2. Complete water system to loop all lines or upsize all cross-feeder lines and provide additional fire hydrants as needed. 3. Identify and reserve a site for a fire station to serve the Fourth of July Valley area. 4. Include a separate fire station in Capital Project Plan, to accommodate more and/or larger equipment and supplies to support increased industrial development. Possibly include a joint small office for Seward Police. 5. Explore possible cooperative arrangements with Spring Creek Correctional Facility staff to provide initial fire or other public safety needs. Public Utilities such as primary water, sewer, and electrical service systems have not been extended throughout the undeveloped SMIC areas (Appendix Exhibits Fl-F3). The cost of extending these utilities creates a disincentive to the establishment of smaller businesses. 1. Improve the water and electrical systems in areas associated with the 315 ton Travelift to accommodate increased public use. 2. Include in City capital planning the extension of electrical, sewer, and water throughout the industrial area. 3. Support updating Seward City Code to facilitate utility extension development. 4. Continue to place all electric utilities below ground. ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT GOAL A high level of environmental regulatory compliance and a clean work environment 8 49 Environmental Concerns The objective of the City is to maintain a clean work environment and to protect the land, water, and air to the highest degree possible without making the area prohibitive for the type of activities associated with industrial areas. 1. Require compliance with all rules and regulations of the Environmental Protection Agency and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation. 2. Maintain policies and procedures for monitoring and ensuring vessel storage/ repair site clean-up. 3. Maintain and distribute use guidelines to lessees, operators, and users of the area for ship repair—including minor repairs, sand blasting, and painting. Waste Management is integral to managing a successful industrial area where large amounts of waste are generated. Separation of steel, wood, and general garbage is required at the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) solid waste facility. It is illegal to dump used oil in solid waste containers. 1. Continue implementation and improvements of a program to control the separation, collection, recycling, and disposal of waste generated at the industrial center in accordance with established environmental policies and regulations/ requirements of the KPB solid waste facility. 2. Continue to improve used oil collection procedures and disposal facilities to meet the demands of user groups and to ensure a clean environment. 3. Improve methods to monitor waste material disposal to control and reduce the costs associated with the collection of solid and liquid waste materials. 4. Maintain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). APPEARANCE GOAL A high standard of aesthetic appearance and cleanliness through landscaping, litter control efforts, and development of public amenities that are in keeping with the industrial maritime theme of the area Landscaping and Beautification Industrial areas do not have to be barren and devoid of natural aesthetics. An atmosphere that is pleasant and attractive to users and visitors alike can be cultivated through thoughtful planning and landscaping efforts. 1. Where possible, reduce scrap metal storage, trash, and other materials that may be considered offensive to the casual observer. 9 50 2. Ensure that all businesses comply with City codes regarding the collection and disposal of trash. SIGNS, ZONING, BUILDING GOAL A high level of public and private compliance with Seward City Code Signs Adequate public signing is important to provide directions, identify streets, point out public facilities, and post rules and regulations for visitors. Private signing identifies places of business. 1. Review public signing to ensure that it is adequate to the needs of the public and the City. 2. Ensure private signing meets Seward City Code. 3. Maintain a sign along Nash Road identifying and welcoming visitors to the Seward Marine Industrial Center. 4. Maintain a sign denoting lands for lease with contact information. 5. Support north and southbound directional signage to SMIC at the corner of the Seward Highway and Nash road. Zoning code development requirements regulate open space for fire prevention/fighting, air and light. 1. Recognize that current zoning codes could limit necessary and appropriate development. 2. Support variance requests for height and set-back requirements as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Buildings constructed to code are important to ensure safe working conditions and to add to the community tax base. The City has adopted building, fire, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing codes. 1. Ensure that all structures, permanent or temporary, are constructed to adopted building and fire code standards. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION to 51 GOAL Adoption of the plan by resolution of the City Council and implementation by all identified participants For the City of Seward to realize the benefits of the SMIC Development Plan and thereby ensure sound growth and development, actions must be taken not only by the City of Seward but by many other players within the community and the Borough, State, and Federal Governments. Following are specific actions which are necessary to ensure the successful implementation of this Plan: Adopting a Plan shows commitment and establishes policy. Council should, by resolution, adopt the Plan based upon recommendations of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission. Use the Plan to guide the City of Seward in the appropriate quality growth and development of the SMIC. Consistent with its original intent, the Plan will remain flexible. While it is intended that all actions presented in this Plan will be implemented, it is recognized that changing conditions in the future may necessitate modifications of planned actions or the introduction of additional actions to satisfy local needs. The City recognizes the critical role of plans as key program documents to guide the community's capital budgeting process. It is recommended that the SMIC Development Plan be reviewed annually and updated within five years, or more often as needed. An annual review will help track accomplishments, changes, and inadvertent omissions. APPENDIX (The attachments must be updated and kept current.) Exhibit A- Site Map: Fourth of July Creek Valley Exhibit B -Preliminary Subdivision Layout Exhibit C - Project Overview: 1980 Project Description Exhibit D -ARCADIS 2016 Site Plan Exhibit E -Lease Sites Exhibit F - Utility Layout 1. Power Utilities 2. Sewer Utilities 3. Water Utilities 11 52 Exhibit A - Site Map: Fourth of July Creek Valley r J{ D 4ry%' HIN 11 r rjw � «/ 'nt/, ✓fir J r � i°I r r� ��i � y I 1� 5ly J/ / f r � 1� f la s 12 53 Exhibit B - Preliminary Subdivision Layout Sew,ad Marine Industrial Center of Sewatd 1i a, BLOCK 1 BLOCK 1 0 !2 3 �.���� BLOCK 4 BLOCK F AliSn (� � _., _ �......... " � �� U 11 �� �, 0 a. I BASIN � F l I I 0 1 �'Wc hw,� q Owlhnm�,(,��u��im� QI � r� rmmt� � iru �w Ncrr��r��� 94f "W"riw6�ro4rpi S(AR L R State Land 13 54 Exhibit C - Project Overview: 1980 Project Description At a w I 1 M. a,. YlL k x r N V N t . 4 14 55 Exhibit D - ARCADIS 2016 Site Plan 0 5 r / OR %i//. /%/r///�i//ii �r,/',;,,./��//f�'1'/r��;�/%�����J f�l���� �/�Olrr rpr�J ✓r / , j �.. HE ri ININ ri / r -b // �/ r Vd % r l/ r 1��� J/i r�%/✓ v w < r // / / �� a ,/ 'rQAi'�p eU.a /ir ✓/ MO / dq 11 %// 'c � /' J/P,iW°,1��� M����/1jj 'HB��� � M " �% 1 ,. %r'�/ - ��J r J/// III/II /� rliia0i// /r I i r ti wu a a. Yn ;; 11 d m O 15 56 Exhibit E - Lease Sites ........ oa w viilo A it „ ,, 'i/j ,; ru./, w�'Y��''/r��//'/ r ��%�i�i/'i���,///�/i%/�j��%/�/�i/o�/%%%//r, „ {", l!/I�iriihi r rr„., .......... am %Wit ...........)')Z Ing W is lla Ely IF, NORM, Nh— OF .......... f f f ff fs ,014 . .......... , lap :4 A W 16 57 Exhibit F1 - Power Utilities a ,m j lip SO f � �m I en aim. mmc ti 1 k�& o, t alp Gj, 17 58 Exhibit F2 - Sewer Utilities A N 8 v(10 ED LL, LJJ w2t Of" u W LL 40 01 Ln V010 7 o 11b 'A A111v 0 1 -4 a"A Jv ;�,FRI 18 59 Exhibit F3 - Water Utilities a r,«. CIK i v l rj i mm M1 r 1 wr � rein ui f t a k( impca J ll 19 60 SMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN Action Item RtnininsibleParty Status Monitor and repair South Breakwater anodes as needed Shi lift Lessee Yearly inspection.Report provided to harbor. Construct a north-south dock approximately 315'to increase moorage within the basin Harbor Completed in 201 S. ,in me 11urw r,r r�rc arru,�agrna 1-11 wrnr......ro ,—1- ........... for u,rrvu a�pnnry rn�rgu o �e Harbor Completed in 2018. Determine if the Barge Ramp is necessary Harbor Duca ied necessary and repaired in 2018. If the Barge Ramp is deemed unnecessary,delete it to create additional dock face Harbor Strike from plan. Maintain the Fisheries Dock per lease agrccmcnt Fisheries Dock Lessee See lease for details. Repair or replace Syncrolift dock ladders,hampering system and corrosion control of the pipe piling in the splash zone by application Ladders last replaced in 2013.Unknown date of a protective coating Shiplift Lessee of last protective coating application. Monitor maintenance of the Shiplift Dock per M&O agreement for the useful life of the facility Harbor Harbor receives Lloyd's inspection reports. Expand existing water and electrical systems in the boat storage area IIarbor Possible funding available for expansion in 2019 from leftover giant funding. Encourage the development of full-setwicc work stations for major maintenance/construction projects on vessels in order to limit the Pad poured and construction star ed on treated degree of maintenance allowed in the storage area Harbor washdovsr building in 2018.Projected I wo portable toilets provided during pet rods of Provide additional restrooms as needed Harbor peak usage.Consider clause in long term leases a— +-o...- Provide engineer-desibmed drainage on the Uplands Harbor No en*incer desk,*ns in place. Fill and grade the storage area to the correct elevation for the continued improvement of drainage Harhor Ongoing. Add to Article 18 of all new leases,under Maintenance,"Do not push snow into ditches." Harbor Completed in 2018. ' Harbor Continue to evaluate lease rates. Examine electric rate method of calculating charges to users Finance Ongoing. Examine credit card rate method of calculating charges to users Finance Ongoing. Continue to review the Upland Boat Work Policy and Best Management Practices to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act and Local,State,and Federal laws and regulations where they apply a I Harbor Ongoing.Needs to be reviewed in 2019. Suike"Facility Use Plan"and replace with Ensure that the facility and uses are consistent with the requirements of the Maritime Security Act of 2002 33.CFR 104.105 and "Facility Security Plan".$250,000 for security maintain the Facility Use Plan Harbor infrashncmre included in 2019 City Legislative Maintain an accurate map through survey and plat amendments far all current and future leases Community Develo rent Ongoing. Adjust the annual rental payment every Ilve years. The adjusted annual rental payment shall be the appraised lair market rental value Adjustment due in 2020.Harbor looking at of the leased land at the highest and best use of the leased land Harbor historical increases for 2020/2021 budget. Increase the annual rental payment evety year in an amount that rctlects the increase,if any,in the cost of living for the previous year as stated in the Consumer Price Index,AU UrbaFi Consumers,Anehoreage,.4laska,4 re¢,.411Items 1967=100("CPI'),as published Finance Occurs in July per state calendar year. by the United States Department of Labor,Bureau of Labor Statistics Strike"Table 15.10.225"and replace with Review Table 15.10.225 to ensure the uses listed are compatible with the overall intent of the SMIC area Community Development "Table 15.10.226". Joint work session with planning and zoning and PACAB scheduled for Maintain access from Nash Road to the mouth of Spring Creek and provide a camping area,and include signage of the access route Harbor/Parks and Recreation wo ror-e s gns I s I alien. a rpmg a e—a w a a Harbor Chain link fence installed in 2013. Maintain a sign along Nash Road and central to the SMIC area showing what lands are available for lease Harbor Updated 11/19/2018. Maintain a fair market value base line from which leases will be negotiated Harbor Ongoing. Continue to encourage multiple users All Departments Ongoing. Evaluate utility rates to encourage more usage while ensuring a fair return to the public utility system Electric Ongoing. Continue to support the Seward Chamber of Commerce as the marketing arm of the City of Seward All Departments Marine Senwices List needs u dating. Postpone paving interior SMIC streets until site and utility developments are completed Public Works Ongoing. 61 Ensure that all lease sites include adequate area to comply with parking requirements set forth in the zoning code,and that lessees provide on-site parking for employees and customers Community Development Ongoing. Maintain signage in parking areas in support of the public docks Harbor Signs win t5e 111stallea ry morm i joc w e Continue to work with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to improve airport facilities and protect it from rrport unprovcmcnt project moving forward. river flooding and erosion Administration Additional S&I million requested for runway Include construction of an additional public restroom/shower facility in the City's Capital Project Plan Harbor/Administration Or encourage construction b a leaseholder. Improve paving,fill,fencing and storm water drainage collection and treatment infrastructure as development occurs Harbor wo s o n war 5r^p olec c u e Evaluate each new development as to its impact on fire and police services Building Ongoing. Complete water system to loop all lines or upsize all cross-feeder lines and provide additional fire hydrants as needed Public Works Ongoing. Idcntifv and reserve a site for a fire station to serve the Fourth of.Iuly Valley area Fire/CommunityDevelo men[ Possible site identified. Include a separate fire station in Capital Project Plan,to accommodate more and/or larger equipment and supplies to support increased industrial development.Possibly include a joint small office for Seward Police Administration Ongoing. - a Fire/Harbor Co-use agreement in place. Improve[he water mid electrical systems in areas associated with the 315 Lou Travelif[to accommodate increased public use Harhor Ongoing. Include in City capital planning the extension of electrical,sewer,and water throughout the industrial area Harbor/Administration Ongoing. Support updating Seward City Code to facilitate utility extension development Conurtunity Development Planning and Zoning Commission began consideration of assessment districts in 2019. Continue to place all electric utilities below ground Electric Ongoing. ' Harbor Required in lease language. Maintain policies and procedures for monitoring and ensuring vessel storage/repair site clean-up Harbor Ongoing. Harbor Ongoing. generated at the industrial center in accordance with established environmental policies and regulations/requirement.,of the KPB Harbor Ongoing. Continue to improve used oil collection procedures and disposal facilities to meet the demands of user groups and to ensure a clean Harbor Signs installed in 2018 instructing users to environment contact harbor office for used oil disposal. Harhor Ongoing. Maintain a Storni Water Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP) Harbor Ongoing. Where possible,reduce scrap metal storage,trash,and other materials that may be considered offensive to die casual observer Harbor Required by City Code. Ensure that all businesses comply with City codes regarding the collection and disposal of trash Harbor/Comminny Development Ongoing. Review public signing to ensure that it is adequate to the needs of the public and the City Community Development Ongoing. Ensure private sigrim,meets Sewall City Code Corniniiii1y Development Review of all businesses occurred in 2019. Maintain a sign along Nash Road identifying and welcoming visitors to the Seward Marine Industrial Center Harbor Ongoing. Maintain a sign denoting lands tot lease with contact information Harbor Ongoing. Support north and soutlibound directional signage to SMIC at the corner of the Seward Highway and Nash road Harbor/Administration Chamber is actively working on this. Recognize that current zoning codes could limit necessaly and appropriate development Community Development Ongoing. Support variance requests for height and set-back requirements as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission Community Development Ongoing. Ensue that all structures,permanent or temporary,are constructed to adopted building and fire code standards Building Ongoing. 62 Sponsored : Administration CITY OF SEWARD, 0 1 -III RESOLUTION O TIII; PORT AND COMMERCE DVIl l " BOARD, SUPPORTING C11.'Y COUNCIL ADOPTION OF "FHE UPDATED ATE A .I, MARINE E INDUSTRIAL S I I :"ENT "1 WHEREAS, initial construction of the Seward Marine Industrial (",enter began in 1980with the shiplift becoming operational in 1985;ajid I�Ii�,RE tl°ac; : 1t . based the construction and v°w lcalrraacwrat on as 1980 Irrc j apt description prepared by its consulting erigineer , and WHEREAS,, the Seward Por,t and Commerce erc Advisory : caa r initiated as phase to guide city management ent and private enterprise in the continued development and management of the Seward Marine Industrial Center; and WHEREAS, the Cit ! Ccataa"aawll of the t"l,t r cat` ewarrd, Alaska passed and aalalaroved the SMIC Development plan ease ,laaaaaiaary 23, 1995 by Resolution on 195-00 ;aaaacl WHEREAS, through R.esOlaatlaan 2006-13 1 the CityCouncil assigned IAA "III to review and gaga gate the Seward Marine Industrial Develcalaraaent Plan, and WHEREAS, the plan was updated 1aa 2008 and reviewed again in 2 1 1; and WHE,R,EAS, in 2017 PA(,1AB field multiple work sessions and meetings to solicit public c°, aa,aara aaientaa and discuss updates to the SMIC Development ent Plan; and WHEREAS, the SMIC, l..evelaalroartent Plan waS Updated based on draft reviewv' and comments eats of PACA13, the public, Community Development, the Building I:" epaaalaaaa:":aat and City Administration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED II1. VE By nlE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY IAA RD that: Section 1.°I"heBoaard supports the adoption aaf°the updated Seward Maritic Industrial Center Development Plan. G% Section 2. The appendices ice wvill be updated Administratively as needed. Section 3. The Seward Marine Industrial Center Development ent Plan I'6r the City of Seward, Alaska, attached is f6rwarded to (Iity 'Council it or review and action. 63 Cl'TY 0F SE WARD, ALASKA RESOLUT10N 2018-02 JI'l Section 4. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by lhe port and 'onimerce Advisory Board this 7 day of F,ebruary, 2018. THE N 01; SEWARD, ALASKA Darl�yfschaefeu6yer, Clair A Yl.."S: Hughes, Schneider, Terry, Schaef:u~rrneyer NOES: ABSENT: Andrews, Jaffa, Lawrence ABSTAIN: ATDES"": ou, (".'ity Clerk (cit Setal'�40' Of SZ:lj'$f #4 4, A ......... N P 0 S `�*A- L OFoay 64 H e John P. Thomas, Health hrij)(ict /Vcws %iidIIIldng "Hi mies,, Public attention about 5G has been focused on the plans of telecom companies to install millions of small cell towers on electric utility poles, on public buildings and schools, on bus stop shelters, in public parks, and anywhere they want in national parks and on federally owned land. In local urban communities there would be a cell tower approximately every 500 feet along every street. As bad as these small cell towers might seem from the standpoint of constant exposure to radio frequency(RF) radiation in close proximity to the source, perhaps an even more alarming prospect will be the beaming of millimeter length microwaves at the earth from thousands of new communication satellites. The FCC gave approval to SpaceX on March 29, 2018, to launch 4,425 satellites into low orbit around the Earth. [1] The total number of satellites that is expected to be put into low and high orbit by several companies will be 20,000 satellites. [1] 5G will use Phased Array Antennas to shoot Beams of Radiation at Cell Phones 65 These satellites will use the same type of phased array antennas as will be used by the ground- based 5G systems. This means that they will send tightly focused beams of intense microwave radiation at each specific 5G device that is on the Earth and each device will send a beam of radiation back to the satellite. [2] Previous generations of RF cellular communication used large antennas to send a blanket of radiation in all directions. The lower frequencies they used and the broad distribution of microwaves limited the numbers of cellular devices that could connect through an individual tall tower. The much shorter length microwaves used for 5G will make it possible to use small phased array antennas to send and receive signals. Phased array antennas consist of clusters of hundreds of tiny antennas that work together to shoot a ray of energy at a target just like a bullet. A cluster of these tiny antennas can be arranged in a 4 inch by 4 inch matrix. The rays of microwaves they produce will be strong enough to pass through walls and human bodies. If they were not strong enough to do this, then everyone with a 5G smartphone would have to stand outside when using the devices. [2] Each 5G product will also have multiple phased array antennas which will be used to create a powerful beam of radiation back to the 5G devices mounted on electrical utility poles or toward a specific satellite in space. These beams of radiation will also need to be strong enough to pass through walls and human flesh such as a hand or head to reach the intended destination. [2] This means that if you are in a crowded location, such as an airport or on a train, there will be hundreds if not thousands of invisible beams of radiation flying through the environment at the speed of light. As people move in that environment, their bodies will be penetrated by numerous beams of radiation as they walk or as other people walk around them with their 5G smartphones. [2] 5G Phones will be much more Powerful than Previous Phones The effective radiated power of the 5G phased array antennas in phones will be 10 times more powerful than 4G phones. No one will be free from exposure. In addition, 5G beams of microwave radiation will be received and transmitted from new computer equipment, household appliances, and automobiles. 66 Stationary equipment such as WI-Fi hubs in homes and offices will be permitted to use microwave beams that are 15 times stronger (300 watts) than the signals from 5G phones or 150 times stronger than 4G phones. [2] Why is 5G so Much More Dangerous than Previous Microwave Communication Systems? Arthur Firstenberg, author, researcher, and advocate for limiting RF exposure from the environment, explains the analysis of 5G radiation that was published in Microwave News in 2002. He stated: 971aa':n an d:aa~alas orli,, �to°u �fiekl ellh I' 11;e loot/11", r/ a allsea �.'/P ra rt,s to lna t>c° and�°tlr °enl's Rw 1,11 hcn t"'Ire nI lei Slau r/" ppdscs a.aa er 1l1c° /,kodv 15GI, solncllataao elst° tl,e lno)/,ra oi t°luna Ie //;e/nS It"c ° hill. anhl,nnats 1laa t re ratthahl, 1/pc a�:fa.� la-u;Paatatliraa�:��,r�, 'l ras'11' h cii:to i° (Y il`i olla t'tllattT or rlat�p1lase tlq� d�,e /on,"cs nPpcd/V OVe 07)"cn tlr.a.sa: anall nacler W,cl III,h,:t _Idp P/1 lay taah rlat� hu d), ls tt In"It, . 5G Satellites Will Fill the Skies These are the companies with the biggest plans to deploy satellites: • SpaceX: 12,000 satellites ■ OneWeb: 4,560 satellites ■ Boeing: 2,956 satellites ■ Spire Global: 972 satellites Arthur Firstenberg describes the plans of corporations who want to use 5G technology. He states: /Ios o1n vc&sliorted at to h cotnc c 1p llla ,r °s�6' rst la ,;,Yc r it l,�h���at� �ap ��aaa,�� a�;l���: latt�lt...,t!_ac°� �;1 11 a �i a,Paa l,�tt,t�taa� t,°t�; a°a,�aataa�a�::a~d°t��t� andt�tila��ta; like �,ap lac° cq11aa>(dent o1 507 �,o CI) TI, l,ua:X-V IP, (J/1 tlr,eplall ,/" /3/ Ground-based 5G Implementation Ground-based 5G systems are already being implemented in dozens of major cities right now. Plans are being approved by hundreds of other cities, which will allow implementation in 2019 and beyond. As I explained in my previous articles, cities do not have the right to "say no"to 5G. FCC regulations prevent cities from objecting on the basis of health concerns—they only can speak to issues of esthetics and the practical matter of the placement of equipment. 67 They are required to "say yes," and they better do it quickly, or telecom companies will threaten them with legal action for obstructing their plans. Satellite Based 5G Implementation The first two 5G test satellites were launched by SpaceX in February of 2018. Hundreds of other satellites are expected to be launched in 2019. The full set of 20,000 satellites could be put in orbit during the next two years. To put this into perspective, as of September 2017 there were 1,738 operating satellites into orbit around the Earth. This means the number of satellites will be 11 times greater than the current number. [4] Environmental Catastrophe from Rockets used to Launch Satellites Rocket fuel is very destructive to the Earth's ozone layer which protects us from the harsh effects of radiation from the sun. In 2017, there were 90 rocket launch attempts worldwide. [5] The rockets that use solid fuel produce massive ozone depletion. While rockets using liquid kerosene as fuel destroy less ozone, they release massive amounts of black carbon soot into the air, especially at high altitudes. If the number of annual rocket launches increases by 10 or more times, which is likely under the plans these corporations have made, computer models suggest that the combination of ozone depletion and release of black soot could produce a 3 degree warming effect over the Antarctic and reduce the ozone in the world's atmosphere by 4%. [3] Even though it will be possible for a single rocket to put multiple satellites into orbit, we are still talking about a 10 or 20 fold increase in environmental damage over what is being produced today. [3] The 5G satellites have a relatively short lifespan, perhaps only 5 years, which means there will be high numbers of rocket launches, not just in the next few years, but in every year for the foreseeable future. [3] Mercury-based Rocket Fuel Could Spread Neurotoxins Over the Earth As bad as liquid and solid rocket fuels will be for the environment, Apollo Fusion is developing a mercury-based propulsion system for launching rockets. These ion propulsion rocket engines use powerful magnets to push away small charged particles at high speeds, which generates thrust. NASA experimented with mercury ion propulsion in the 1960s, but abandoned the research. Mercury is an extremely strong neurotoxin, which is harmful to all forms of life, especially humans. 68 The risks of an environmental catastrophe are monumental, because if there was a malfunction and one of these engines exploded, highly toxic mercury would be spread through the atmosphere and over the Earth. [6] All the talk from telecom companies about 5G being a panacea for environmental protection and energy conservation is quite ridiculous when we think about the environmental damage that will be created by any of the rocket engines they choose to use for launching their satellites. POWERLINES, CELL PHONE TOWERS AND WIRELESS DEVICES EMIT HARMFUL ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION y k J CLICK HERE TO LEARN HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY Space Junk will Pollute the Earth Each satellite will be the size of a small refrigerator and will weigh approximately 880 pounds. [4] With a life expectancy of only 5-years [3], this means there will be a massive amount of space junk orbiting the Earth. Eventually, all those satellites will fall down to Earth and will burn up as they enter the Earth's atmosphere. All the hazardous materials in the satellites will be released into the air and will float down to the ground as dust or in droplets of rain. Telecom Companies are Creating a Worldwide Disaster in the Name of Technological Progress 5G is promoted as being the next great wonder in the plan to advance technology to create smart cities where everything and everyone is instantly connected in real-time with no lags or lost signals. Of course there will be a few costs. Everyone will be irradiated with millimeter-size, non-ionizing radiation 24 hours a day with completely unknown health effects. 69 Studies designed to investigate harm from 5G will be completed many years after the 5G systems on the ground and in space are fully implemented. At that point it is very unlikely that telecom companies would dismantle their systems even if it is shown that their technology is causing cancer and other diseases. They would just deny the risks. They will tell us that the science was settled decades ago. They will tell us that evidence linking 5G to cancer and other diseases is just a conspiracy theory that only a few crackpots believe. Millions of people will suffer from radiation exposure with symptoms such as headaches, weakness, brain fog, impaired ability to learn and reason, chest pain, and numerous other symptoms that will baffle most conventional physicians. There is Nowhere to Hide from 5G Radiation Today, it is possible to live in a location that has reduced levels of microwave exposure. This is accomplished by choosing a living space that is far away from cell phone towers. However, in the near future, it won't matter where we live, because 5G will irradiate us wherever we happen to live or work. Cities Can't Say No to 5G Implementation FCC regulations have been structured in such a way that local municipalities cannot stop telecom companies from installing 5G. They are specifically prohibited from trying to delay or stop 5G implementation on the basis of health concerns. Their only recourse is to try to make the ground- based 5G system somewhat more esthetically pleasant. Based on what has been happening around the country, telecom companies are sweeping aside local resistance and gaining approval for their 5G systems in rapid succession. Can 5G Implementation be Stopped? As far as I can tell, at this point, the only way that 5G will be stopped will be by congressional action. If enough people raise a stink with their elected officials, then perhaps 5G could be put on hold while studies are done to examine the true health risks. Telecom investment in 5G has been massive. They are planning full implementation on the ground and in space in the next couple years. The time to object is now and not after hundreds of thousands of people become sick. [7] If you would like to watch an in-depth presentation on the risks and hazards of 5G, then please view the following presentation. Listen to Arthur Firstenberg discuss the history, science, and description of 5G, including 5G from satellites in space and its expected effects on all living things: 70 (.c-II F11aaarie III'a sl< Force, ] au.aas..,,.N cw l a,x��,�„r, A ,gjiasl 2, 2W 8 You also may wish to review some of my previous articles about the risks of 5G and other forms of radio frequency exposure. Public Wtil ing up to h"tt.avt that ,561 h„ta,a aaaat:.been 1'roveat.Sal1ejbr Human Health l t l 7haaa to/aa ,yy> a";,a ir"aaaa ing Lh'il�a°d to a".1dri cr, Heart Dasca,.°b'c, Diaahctc,,; ALheiincr"s, and l c ath 'VaAvar l 1. t C11 J'ower,; tjnd girt rt /Welers to 1ncrcase Microwave Radiation Invade 1'rivacIv a avaa rt /Weters, Co atdoi4 to as WItt;,onaal Cyri,ab; al1'111nc,,;, and a eal How la'atq,' lava:haaat,laay,', , �,"aaavapaanaaa,a Control the Minds aaf.11ae Masses 1,7arawat Gy a "a r.arl Phone Addiction About the Author John P. Thomas is a health writer for Health Impact News. He holds a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Michigan, and a Master of Science in Public Health (M.S.P.H.) from the School of Public Health, Department of Health Administration, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. References [1] "I'hu.uuaay.au:r J,'A-�ut;,a lla;auay ,"Arthur Firstenberg, Cellular Phone Task Force. ,yr[2] "5G firo ru f f➢au.ru➢Cre"ts to 1-1N Bias,"Arthur Firstenberg, Cellular Phone Task Force. [3] "'Wili aru ti-ic S4," Arthur Firstenberg, Cellular Phone Task Force. [4] 5li1 1iraam Spaua,a;°,"Arthur Firstenberg, Cellular Phone Task Force. [5] `0Qi] / Spat.,cc L«]Jtnch llitaatisflcs,"— Spaceflightl01. [6] "Space lly.airt, p Apollo FiaSaaaa-u `afa-ua,S ]l as W.JSC Maarci as y ass aa. III iiael,"Avery Thompson, Popular Mechanics, 11/20/2018. [7] Arthiar F inst9 niraaag_, CrOl ila r 111ho ie Taisl< 1 atraaaw, III'aaos, II a'yvv Mexico, 8/12/2018. „III wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww .���� I iiir�w��w iiiiiiiryieswwwwiiiriwwwwwwww'wwawcwww�w�wwwwwww,• iiiiiiiri g � itteir'. 0`M FROM THE 71 Port & Commerce Advisory Board 2019 GOALS CALENDAR DATE SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS January 2 • Review and discuss RES 2019-01 PACAB priorities Meeting . Review and discuss RES 2019-02 Seward Rate Study "Janyiii ry, 22 0 Joint work session with P&Z commission Worllll� Sessioiu� February 6 • Presentation by Justin Sternberg, Seward Blue Pipeline Manager Meeting . Discuss Commercial Fishing Trawler Fleet impact on Seward • Discuss the follow up direction from the January 22 joint work session with P &Z • Discuss the Anchorage Climate Action Plan 20 • Discuss and set 2019 PACAB priorities and meeting schedule Work ik%SJ'0iunu1 March 6 • Fishing Trawler Fleet Meeting • Seward Airport March h 20 • Alternative Energy work session with City Council—discussing the Andy Baker Work s ssioiin� Heat Loop April 3 • Vessel Property Tax Meeting . Continue exploration of energy alternatives, sponsor energy fair and/or other continuing community education, develop a Seward Renewable Energy Plan, review Title 15 including process and procedures for alternative energy connection to city infrastructure. 0 Community Development Quota (CDQ) update Illr)riiillll17 • Housing Work 0 Climate Action Plan May 1 • Vessel Property Tax Continue exploration of energy alternatives, sponsor energy fair and/or other continuing community education, develop a Seward Renewable Energy Plan, review Title 15 including process and procedures for alternative energy connection to city infrastructure. 0 Community Development Quota (CDQ)update? • Review utility infrastructure for future growth and development/Rate Study • Housing May 15 0 Climate Action Plan Work roe�ssioiuri June to end of 0 HIA,rus - MEET AS NEEDED August 72 Port & Commerce Advisory Board 2019 GOALS CALENDAR DATE SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS August 14 Meeting The order for meetings in September were switched to allow the Board to freely discuss the events of the summer and prepare action items for the September 18 agenda. ept enniii-jer° p • Legislative Priorities Work s ssioiiq� . Budget September 18 • Housing Meeting October 2 • AML Meeting 0 Review SMIC development and tariff • Budget • Prioritize City, State and Federal Priorities for Port& Commerce Initiatives Octolll[peio1- 16 • Review SMIC development and tariff Work s ssioiigo November 6 • Review utility infrastructure for future growth and development/Rate Study Meeting os°eiiinllbe� iirr 2 WorIIk Sessioiin� December 4 • Approve Resolution for PACAB priorities (2020) Meeting iteceillyllber 18 Work 73 Sponsored by: PACAB CITY OF SEWARI), ALASKA RESOLUTION I.UTICON 01 -01 ADVISORY BOARD (P CAB) RECOMMENDING (`0L SIC"III FEBRUARY 2020 WHEREAS,, P C A 's responsibilities are fisted in (:"C:' 2,30. i25 Powers and Duties; and WHEREAS, City Council it nd PACAB held a joint work session on March 27, 2018 to review arid update the current priorities List; and WHEREAS,at,its December mber 19, 2018 J i,d ar Meeting die PACAB reviewed and refine the Priorities List. NOW, "TIIERlliyP'ORE, BE IT RESOLVED SCy:LVE by the heart and C;°ornmerce Advisory Board that: Section I. he following List ot"Priorities feµaai February f?( is hereby approved fy/' the Board and recommended to Council for their approval: PRIORITIES o Review taxes, especially vessel property tray • Review,the Harbor "l:."aaril`f`as needed. • Work to support iaac rastries to Seward including the, Community Development Quotaa. (CDQ) fleets and related industries, tail & gas related industries, transportation, vessel maintenance and, repair fiacilities and coraamerciaat/sport fishing industry o Help lead Seward Marine Industrial Center ( l IC) development • Prioritize City, State and Federal Priorities flar parr°t& Commerce Initiatives(October) + Continue exploration of' energy alternatives, sponsor energy faqir and/'or other continuing col°aaraaunity education, develop a Seward 1�eraewaalale Energy Plan, review "Title 15 including process and procedures 1'or alternative energy connection to city int«astructure o Continue to send aa.board aaaember to time Alaska Municipal League' naacaaal Conference ( M ) o Create as Climate Action Plan (2020) « Support the Blue Pipeline Initiative l� • l:evievN(utility ivafraastraactr.rre t"rrr 4`r;rtaurc and rle,velolaaaaeaat. 74 Port and Co.nimerce Advisory Board Resolution 2019-01 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED ANDAPPROVED by the Port and t"oniraaacrcc Advisory Board cal"the t.'lty of Seward, Alaska this 2nd slam ol'Jaa,a uaary, 2019. HIE CITY, ,: ;LASK 0tristeffal Terry, Chai� AYES:ES: lughes, Schneider, Paquette, l..caaaaas, 'l.cawt-y NOES: ABSENT� Jaffa, Lawrence ABSTAIN: VACANT: i ATTEST: rcracl�a J N:. mgca .�M lt" City t"lcrk (City Seal) of S E IV " SEA1.0 t� ji'� 75 October 2019 October 2019 November 2019 SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 6 7 8 9101112 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Sep 29 30 Oct 1 2 3 4 5 .... ....................... ... 7:'66am -i'�, .......�4,CAb i:6 6p-m'....Canvass ' 66pm Municipal Work Session Board(Council Election(KME 1111 (Council ........... �111 1 1...........QhPMW5)........... 7:00pm P&Z Mtg (CANCELLED) (Council 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 6':'66'P'm 4C............. ........12':66 P m CC'.................. 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Chambers),,,,,I , ...... 6:00pm CC WS- Budget (Rescheduled) 1,1111111111(Q9VInclill 27 28 29 30 31 Nov 1 2 ................... p 7:0 pm CC Mtg m Jill 12:66 pm PACAB Budget Special Mtg Jill (Council Jill (Council Chambers),,,,, ........... Council Calendar 1 10/23/2019 12:19 PIVI 76 November 2019 December 2019 (Council Mtg Work Session Mtg(Council I'l.............Chambers)........... (Council Work Session Mtg(Council Mtg(Council I C'11 I h","'a",r-"b","e,"'r- Work Session Work Session? Work Session Work Session? Council Calendar 2 10/23/2019 12:19PM 77 December 2019 January 2020 Work Session Work Session Council Calendar 3 10/23/2019 12:19PM 78