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CCITIZENCCOMMENNTS AT JAANUARYY 6, 2021
POORT ANDD COMMEERCE ADDVISORY BOARD
REGULAAR MEETTING
Port and CCommerce Advvisory Board wwill hold a Virttual Regular MMeeting on Weednesday, Januuary 6, 2021at 12:00
p.m. Becauuse the City off Seward is cuurrently experieencing a declaarred public heaalth emergencyy due to Coronnavirus
Disease 20019 (COVID-19), alternate mmethods for provviding CitizenComments haave been createed:
VVirtually Attend The Meeting
How To
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How To Submit Your CCITIZEN COMMMENTS
1.Email your writtenCitizen Commments to kcorrrigan@cityofseeward.net no later than 5:000 p.m. on Tuuesday,
Januarry 5, 2021. Ideentify whetherr you want youur comments RREAD ALOUDD at the meetiing or EMAILLED to
PACAAB upon receiptp. Commentss requested to be read aloudd will be delivvered verballyy to PACAB bby the
Deputty City Clerk att the appropriaate time during the meeting.
2.If youu wish to be callled on the teleephone during the meeting too provide yourr comments tellephonically, seend an
email request to thee Deputy City Clerk along wwith your conttact informatioon to kcorrigann@cityofsewaard.net,
dding your full ee telephone nuumber you wissh to have callled. The clerkk must receivee your
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requesst no later thann 5:00 p.m. on January 5, 20221. Identify whhether you wissh to be called during the FIRRST or
SECOOND citizen coomment period. If you wish tto be contactedd for the first CCitizen Commeent period, pleease be
preparred to answer your phone sstarting at 12:000 p.m. If yoou wish to be contacted forr the second CCitizen
Commment period, theere is no estimaate of time to eexpect the call..
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virtuall meeting softwware for remotee access. This aapplication willl allow users tto view the meeeting and sendd a
commment or questionn to the board vvia the Chat fuunction. Submittted text commments will be reead into the reccord at
the apppropriate pointts in the meetinng at the discreetion of the admministration.
All Citizenn Comments wwill be timed annd limited to thhree minutes (ffirst period) orr five minutes ((second periodd). The
telephone nnumber will bee called ONE time; if there iss no answer, thee clerk will moove on to the nnext citizen.
There wwill be NO in--person citizeen commentss for this meeting!
Thank Yoou For Your CCooperation!
The City of Seward, Alaska
SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
January 6, 2021 12:00 p.m. Council Chambers
Laura Schneider
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair
Term Expires July, 2023
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bruce Jaffa
3.ROLL CALL
Vice Chair
Term Expires July, 2021
4.CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE
ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING \[Those who have
Carl Hughes
signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes
Board Member
per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.\]
Term Expires July, 2023
5.APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA \[Approval
Colby Lawrence
of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent
Board Member
Agenda items are not considered separately unless a commission member so
Term Expires July, 2022
requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular
Agenda\]
Lynda Paquette
Board Member
6.SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Term Expires July, 2021
Erin Lemas
A.Proclamations and Awards – None
Board Member
B.Alaska Railroad Report by Christy Terry …………………..Pg 3
Term Expires July, 2021
C.Chamber of Commerce Report byJason Bickling
D.Harbormaster Report by NormRegis ……………………… Pg
Benjamin Smith
E.Other Reports and Announcements – None
Board Member
F.Presentations \[Presentations are limited to ten minutes each, excluding
Term Expires July, 2022
Q&A, and are limited to two per meeting unless increased by council.\] - None
Stephen Sowell
Assistant City Manager
Norm Regis
Harbormaster
Karen Corrigan
Acting Deputy City
Clerk
City of Seward, Alaska Port & Commerce
January 6, 2021
Advisory Board Agenda
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7.UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A.Items Not Completed From Previous Agenda
1.Discuss, review, approve letter to Council for the Heat Pump Rebate (from
October 21, 2020)……………………………………………………..Pg
8.NEW BUSINESS
A.Other New Business Items
*1. Approve the December 2, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes
*2. Approve the December 16, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes
3.Discuss the January 20, 2021work session topic.
4.Discuss a virtual energy fair.
5.Discuss PACAB report to Council………………………………………Pg
9.INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS \[No Action Required\]– None
10.CITIZEN COMMENTS \[There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5)
minutes per speaker.\]
11.BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
12.ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska Port & Commerce
January 6, 2021
Advisory Board Agenda
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Chamber of Commerce – Executive Director Report
January 6, 2021
The NYE Fireworks were great – we have received a lot of positive feedback from them. Thank you
to our sponsors who made it possible: Catalyst Marine, Forest Tides and Treasures, Harbor 360
Hotel, and Seward Properties.
Our Shop Small Saturday and Sunday and Cyber Monday FB Live Sale were both huge successes!
We appreciate all of our participating businesses and the so many who generously donated raffle
gifts. We’ve received a lot of positive feedback and we will definitely be using what we learned to
continue to make these events better next year.
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We had a great virtual Chamber Lunch on Thursday, December 10 with presentations from Buy
Alaska and Voyij.
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On Tuesday, December 8 AIDEA / AEA presentation: Tim Dillon from KPEDD asked me to put
together a community presentation to Alan Weitzner (Alaska Industrial Development and Export
Authority)http://www.aidea.org/ and Curtis Thayer (Alaska Energy Authority)
http://www.akenergyauthority.org/. I had Christy Terry (Port/RR), Norm Regis (City/Harbor/SMIC),
Tom Tougas (Tourism), Laura Schneider (Marine Industry), Cathy LeCompte (AVTEC), and myself.
All presented on what we have done / are doing and what our future looks like (opportunities, hurdles,
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etc). The Seward Marine Front met on the December 3 and discussed the marine piece – Laura did
a great job presenting. The presentation lasted about 2 and a half hours and it went really well. Tim
called me afterwards and said we knocked it out of the park. It will be good as both of those entities
can help our community get to where we want to go with funding and partnerships.
Budget/Finances: Continuing to develop a modified budget to provide consistent marketing services
with the constant change going on. As things are starting to look like we are going to be down fairly
significantly again next summer, we are having conversations as a staff as to how we can continue to
make adjustments and shift what we are doing. I have built a 2019 – 2024 tentative budget. We will
use that in the coming years to develop and approve our budgets each year – a little more in real
time.
Visitor Guide: 2021 Visitor Guide is Finished and off to printing
Additional Marketing: We are also working on developing some trade materials for both the Marine
Industry and Conference/Wedding destination parts.
Visitor Services: The visitor Center is still open during the week from 11am – 3pm Monday – Friday
and are closed on the weekends. We currently have and will continue to have updated lists of open
businesses in our information window.
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Seward Marine Front: Met on December 3. Put together a plan for meeting with AIDEA/AEA. The
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UAF SMC is celebrating their 50 Anniversary
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Silver Salmon Derby: The 2021 SSD will be August 14 – 22. We met on December 7 and
discussed what next summer may look like and what we need to do to make this event sustainable.
We will be making recommendations to the board in January and February.
Mount Marathon Race: No new updates – tentative safety planning
Calendar of Upcoming Events:
1/1 – New Years Eve Fireworks
1/6 – PACAB Meeting
1/8 – Mount Marathon Committee Meeting
1/21 – Chamber Board Meeting
TBA – Silver Salmon Derby Meeting
TBA – Seward Marine Front Meeting
Reports from the Staff:
COMMUNICATIONS REPORT: (Kat)
Website
o Received more design examples from Simpleview! Shows the listings/content pages and more!
Also working to finalize the sitemap
o Excited about the progress, but a huge content creation kick is coming our way :)
Visitor Guide:
o 2021 design sign, sealed and delivered to print during week of 12/14
Highlight Alaska Native voices and land acknowledgements, expand sections on public
lands, expand seasonal itineraries with winter focus, added mountain biking to mountain
adventures, updated maps to include Lowell Point, and so many more exciting changes!
o Purchased another 1,000 leads from ATIA to send 2020 guide
Advertising
o Promoting New Years fireworks through multiple channels, including social media and news
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Social Media/Content
o Reaching near 11,000 followers on Instagram - posted our first “guide” -- a cool tool to show off
some great digital shopping options
o Signed with Crowdriff! So excited for this digital asset management system and user generated
content service.
Ability to aggregate more amazing content, decrease time searching
Uses AI to organize the trove of amazing content we already have
Will help create an institutional memory of used graphics
Can be useful for membership!
o Taking advantage of the season to collect more wintery content
MEMBERSHIP REPORT: (Aisha)
Total Active Members: 347
Dropped/Frozen: 0
New:
o The Porthole (classic 1-4)
Prospective/Processing Members:
o Jason’s Guide Service
o Resurrection Bay Sailing Charters
o Boreal Bay Soap Co.
o D6 Thermal
o U.S. Army
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o A to Z Construction Services
o Seward Industrial
o Seward Shuttle Service
o Anchor and Summit Wellness
2021 Member Decals mailed out w/ new branded thank you cards
December Virtual Chamber Lunch, via Zoom. - 12pm December 10
o Opportunities to partner and reach audiences (local and beyond) seeking Alaska products and
experiences, with Katie Ashbaugh of SBDC’s BuyAlaska Program & Olivia Klupar of
www.Voyij.com.
o RewatchHERE
SHOP SMALL WEEKEND (Nov 27-30)
o Over 40 businesses including artists, makers, f&b and experience and lodging providers
responded to our call for participation, and partnered with us for the weekend by hosting pop-up
vendors, holding special events, running special promotions or online sales, donating to the
#shopsmall raffle, or selling items in the Cyber Monday sale.
o Promoted event through Facebook event and posts, flyer and poster distribution, Seward
Journal poster placement, and on social with BuyAlaska.
o Shop Small Weekend Facebook event page generated 166 responses, with 2,835 people
reached
o Very successful raffle with over 890 QR code scans, including (49) from the Chamber/AMEX
#shopsmall booth at Sweet Darlings.
o 59% of shoppers indicated that they DID purchase something from the location of their QR
scan.
o Raffle donations went to 30 lucky shoppers.
Cyber Monday Facebook Live Sale
o Hosted via Facebook Live at the Mermaid Grotto Cafe & Boutique, MC’d by Tony Baclaan, with
AV support by Kyle Comeau. Toni Henderson of Eight Arms printing provided on set event
support. Cliff Krug of Forests, Tide & Treasures led initial outreach campaign.
o Cyber Monday Facebook event page generated 78 event responses with 1578 people reached.
Livestreams viewed over 3.4K times.
o 14 sellers sold products to 22 buyers, generating $1795.37 (tax incl.) in sales.
o Contacted buyers to process credit card transactions (via Clover), and local buyers picked up
items and #shopsmall swag from the Visitor Center, providing opportunities for staff to connect
with community members.
Simpleview website redesign
o Site map and site design prototype reviews and revisions with Chamber staff and Simpleview
team members.
2021 Seward Visitor Guide
o Advertising /listings sales finalized - generated $50,240 for Visitor Guide
o Provided advertising design support to Parks and Rec for Seward Municipal Campgrounds ad,
and Forests, Tides and Treasures for full-page directory ad.
PROMOTIONS REPORT: (Marissa)
SHOP SMALL WEEKEND /CYBER MONDAY COORDINATION (Nov 27-30)
o Google participation form - over 40 businesses responded
o Connected vendors with local businesses
o American Express Neighborhood Champion - totes, stickers, swag, social media support
o Individual graphics for each participating business
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o Event promotions - Graphics, flyers, posters + Social Media posts (IG & FB)
o 30 Raffle prizes - procurement, drop-off, selecting winners, pick-up/mailing
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PACAB HARBOR
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2.The water in the harbor has been turned off, there is signage throughout the harbor notifying
where the winter water locations are.
3.The 50 ton lifts have slowed down, the entire harbor crew is working and we have adjusted to
COVID-19 issues/mandates while continuing to do boat lifts.
4.There is a new storage yard on the harbor side of the bay, this has helped with the shortage of
yard space.
5.The harbor had a barge damage a section of X-float no one was injured, we have ordered
replacement bull rail to repair the damage area. THIS HAS BEEN REPAIRED
6.The crew is continuing to clean up the last 2 lots at SMIC, this could take some time but we
are making headway.
7.The harbor crew has been clearing a lot of snow in the harbor and at SMIC
8.The fish cleaning stations are closed down for the winter.
9.The harbor office is short one staff.
10.The US Coast Guard gave a short presentation to the Seward City Council on 12-14
11.The Harbor has upgraded to the new software and are still working through some minor
issues.
12.The harbor office will be closed on Sundays, any phone messages received on Sundays are
being monitored and responded to by the Sunday harbor crew.
13.The office staff has been busy with the 2021 6 month moorage renewals.
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Heat Pump Economics for Seward '
Fact Sheet
My Assumption: 2000 mini splits installed in Seward homes and businesses.
They displace on average 500
gallons of oil each (some more - some less) X 2000 = 1 million gallons oil
displaced each year. How do
we get there? Utility incentives like On-Bill Repayment (Alaska HB 374), utility
rebates, incentive rates,
customer education. Plenty going on in the lower 48 utilities to evaluate.
Savings to Heat Pump users: $1 for every gallon of oil displaced with the heat
pump X 500 gal X 2000
heat pumps = $1 Million dollars a year total heat pump fuel savings at today's oil
and electric rates.
Utility Benefit: To operate those heat pumps, the City utility will sell an additional
11 kWh for every gallon of
oil replaced with a heat pump X 1 million gal displaced/yr = 11 Million kWh/yr
sales with additional profit
somewhere around $800,000/year. That added utility profit can lower electric
rates, pay for maintenance
and system upgrades benefiting all electrical customers.
Economic SUM: Between the heat pump users ($ 1 million) and the city utility
profit ($800,000) the
community will save 1.8 million dollars a year.
Environmental Benefit: CO2 emission savings: 1 gal/oil displaced with gas
electric generation = 10 lbs
CO2 net reduction X 1 million gal/yr = 10 Million lbs of CO2 avoided or 4500
metric tons per year Plus
$40/tonn potential carbon credit (Recent ADN article) = $180,000 annually. Less
diesel exhaust, less fumes
and diesel odors indoors, reduced fuel spill risk, etc.. And, as we add more
renewables to our generation
mix, the more environmentally sound heat pumps become.
Cost: 2000 mini-splits at $4000 ea = $8 Million dollars invested.
Bottom Line: $8 million cost / $1.8 million dollars annual savings = 4.4 year
simple payback for the
community.
My Contact Info:
Phil Kaluza, Arctic Energy Systems
Box 3234 Seward, AK 99664
okaluza(a.gmail.com
text/cell: 907-360-6337
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SEWARD HEAT PUMP UPDATE:
It's been about a year since 1 last wrote about heat pumps in Seward. Though the technology
hasn't changed, new research and performance data continues to support the market moving
from heating oil to heat pumps in Seward. In particular, mini -split heat pumps. Referred to as
Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) they are the most cost effective heat pump options currently
available. Not to discredit ground -source heat pumps or the SeaLife Center seawater system,
in fact I'm excited about the City's upcoming project, but few have the heating demand or
resources to consider such large scale projects. Mini -splits offer something for the rest of us.
Outdoor Unit Indoor Unit
Think of a mini -split as a super efficient electric space heater. In fact, 250% - 300% more
efficient than the typical electric space heater. The most efficient mini -splits available have
heat outputs that may not meet the total heating demand of larger buildings during extreme low
temperatures. Additional units can be installed but the economics become less attractive. The
most cost effective strategy is usually to let a single high efficiency mini -split do as much as it
can to displace heating oil and allow the existing heating system to cover the excess heating
loads during those few very cold days a year.
I know the Idea of pulling heat out of cold outdoor air to heat your home in the dead of winter is
counter intuitive to say the least. To those without a degree in thermodynamics it's simply that
magic of the refrigeration cycle that keeps my ice cream hard in the freezer and the air behind
the refrigerator warm. The heat pump technology today is much better than 20 years ago,
especially for use in colder climates.
We have lots of performance data on the Seal-ife Center heat pump project in Seward, but
local
performance data on mini -splits are limited to some anecdotal info from current users and the
monitoring I have done with my apartment - turned Seward Heat Pump Research Lab in
winter.
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I have monitored three different heat pumps for efficiency throughout a heating season. One
older air to water system and two newer high end mini -splits. I'm not ready to say which unit is
the best or worst, I will say this: The Gov't rating system called the Heating System
Performance Factor (HSPF) lacks credibility in my opinion for measuring the seasonal
efficiency
of heat pumps in cold climates. The 30 some year old test standard is obsolete. The problem is
testing the efficiency of a mini -split in the field is no easy task. The efficiencies change with
outdoor temperatures and the load, such that different climate locations and building sizes will
vary the seasonal efficiency of the same unit. Throw in a few hundred brands and countless
models and you get the idea. So far I've looked at two different large mini -split manufacturers
using the same space and monitoring equipment. That is certainly unique for most heat pump
studies, but its only one data point. I'm not done though, there's always next winter.
Alaska and national research done to date support that heat pumps work. They work in our
milder coastal climate and in the extreme cold of our arctic. In cases where electric rates are
modest in relation to heating oil costs, like Seward, a heat pump is about 113 less expensive to
heat with than oil heat. Let's do some quick math:
•It takes 11 kWh of electricity for an efficient mini -split to equal the heat output of 1 gallon
of heating oil. At 17 cents per kWh = $1.87 per gallon heat equivalent. That's about a
buck per gallon savings for the same amount of heat using a heat pump.
•A typical Seward home can save 500 gallons a year or $500 a year savings with the
mini -split. NOTE: for those heating with electric space heat or propane, the savings are
way better.
•Our city owned electric utility will sell an additional 11 kWh for each gallon of oil saved.
•Assuming 8 cents per kWh profit = $4401yr additional profit to our utility to help pay to
maintain our grid and keep the lights on for everyone.
•Each gallon of heating oil displaced with a heat pump in Seward = 10 Ibs of CO2 saved
from being released into our environment. (More renewables = more CO2 saved)
Here's what 2000 mini -splits Installed in Seward will do annually:
•1 million gallons of oil displaced
•1 million dollars saved by owners
•880,000 dollars profit to our utility (almost a million)
•10 million pounds of CO2 not produced (carbon credits? )
Multiply that by the 14 year typical lifespen of a mini -split the numbers become really huge.
A new Alaska heat pump calculator is available at heatoump. Its pretty simple. Takes into
account updated energy costs and historical weather data for each community in Alaska. Add
a
few inputs regarding the size of your building and use and the online software calculates a
detailed economic analysis for your application. The calculator relies mainly on the field
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research efficiency results for estimating savings and not the bloated manufacturer claims.
Give it a try, its free.
We now have a locally grown and certified refrigeration tech here is Seward to help install and
maintain your heat pump. Double D Services (907-422-7657)
My question is how many millions of gallonsof oil are we going to bum, the CO2 generated,
and
dollars lost before we make the switch toa cheaper cleaner heating alternative? Utilities
across the country offer rebates and low interest loans to promote heat pumps as they benefit
all their customers. Purchasing a heat pump is no free lunch. Our Seward City Council should
consider its options.
Phil Kaluza, mostly -retired building science specialist
Contact Info: pkaluza@gmai.com (907-360-6337)
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2020 1, 2and 3Quarter Report
During the first three quarters of 2020, PACAB held 6 meetings and 4 work sessions. Our spring
schedule was interrupted by COVID-19, but with the hard work of staff we were able to hold
meetings in May and June. We took our scheduled hiatus for July and August and reconvened in
September.
PACAB has been working from our list of approved priorities and short-term goals:
-Create an ad hoc committee for SMIC Development and an ad hoc committee for Energy
The board created these committees at our January meeting. The Energy Committee,
consisting of board members Hughes, Paquette and Smith, should be commended for their
diligence in meeting and working on projects throughout the pandemic and the busy summer
season. Their efforts are greatly appreciated. The SMIC Development Committee will meet in
October in advance of our annual review of the SMIC Development Plan.
-Support the work of the Airport Committee
The board is disappointed with the current outcome of the airport project which eliminates the
long runway. We are dedicated to working towards solutions that will help Seward’s airport to
grow in support of our community’s needs.
-Provide input on the Capital Improvement Plan
PACAB Resolution 2020-002 recommended Council approval of a facility grant application
for the replacement of G, K, and L floats. The board also supports the harbor’s pursuit of
funding for the replacement of the North Launch Ramps and the installation of a washdown
pad for the 50 Ton lift. Thank you to harbor staff for their diligence in pursuing funding for
these projects.
-Discuss and review the City Council work session with the electric department
The board has devoted a lot of time and effort into ensuring that a safe, fair, and user-friendly
alternative energy interconnect policy is implemented in the City of Seward. The board
greatly appreciates the expertise and positive attitude of the new interim Electric Utility
Manager, Cory Borgeson. We have had very productive discussions and have developed a
schedule for full implementation of the policy. We also look forward to taking an active role
in discussions about the upcoming rate study.
-Review the vessel property tax and provide recommendation to Council
Vessel property taxes are tied to the mil rate. Two peninsula communities have chosen to
instead implement a flat tax. Converting to this method for Seward would represent an
approximately $160,000 annual loss to the general fund. With the harbor being consistently
full, the board does not see the potential to attract new customers as a compelling reason to
change the tax rate. Additionally, with the current losses in sales tax revenue, the board does
not think it is prudent to recommend a further reduction in revenue. The board does not
recommend any changes at this time.
-Work towards developing a Climate Action Plan
This year’s challenges have caused our CAP efforts to come to a halt. The board’s hope is that
the statewide climate action planning cohort that the Council supported will come to fruition
to help with the funding and execution of this endeavor.
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-Determine action needed to address halibut by-catch and provide recommendation to
Council
The board had productive discussions about the merits of establishing halibut by-catch limits
tied to abundance and increasing observer requirements on offshore vessels. The board agreed
that there is more that could be done to prevent halibut bycatch and preserve the resource for
the benefit of communities like Seward that rely on commercial and charter halibut fisheries.
At our May meeting, North Pacific Fisheries Management Council member Andy Mezirow
spoke to the board and explained some of the political challenges of attempting to provide
pushback to the trawl fleet. He emphasized the downward trend of halibut bycatch while also
acknowledging that the decrease over the last several years has been tied to the declining
abundance of the resource. Mr. Mezirow said he would keep the board informed when there
were opportunities for the City to weigh in on important council decisions such as the decade-
long push for Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Rationalization. We look forward to following up
with Mr. Mezirow after the October meeting of the NPFMC and forwarding any
recommendations for action to Council. PACAB fully supports Council Resolution 2020-082
in support of Borough Resolution 2020-074, a Resolution Advocating for the Reduction of
Halibut Bycatch.
-Evaluate the Blue Pipeline Initiative and give recommendation to Council on the city’s
continued investment
This program is currently on hold while they continue to search for someone to run the
program in Seward. There was a strong candidate offered the position in the spring who was
not able to take the job due to the pandemic. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jason
Bickling has informed the board that the funds the city contributed to the project while it has
not been operational have been set aside for future years and not used for administrative costs.
Until such time as the program is active again, it would be difficult to fairly evaluate it. The
board agreed to table this item until there is more information available. We will take this
issue up again before the next budget cycle when they will likely request a new commitment
of funds.
Upcoming agenda items:
-Evaluate options for a heat pump rebate program and present a proposal to Council
-Send a board member to the Alaska Municipal League Conference
-Review the SMIC Development Plan
-Sponsor an Energy workshop for the community
-Prioritize City, State, and Federal Priorities for port and commerce initiatives
-Evaluate city utility infrastructure for future growth
-Hold another joint work session with the Planning & Zoning Commission about a SMIC
overlay
-Participate in Joint Work Session with Historic Preservation committee on Downtown Historic
Overlay District
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February 2021
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SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Jan 31Feb 123456
6:00pm 7:00pm P&Z 12:00pm 2:00pm
Joint Work Session - PACAB Mtg
HPC (Council Chamb
7:00pm 10:30pm P&Z
Mtg (Council
Jan 31 - Feb 6
Chambers)
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7:00pm 10:30pm CC 6:00pm 10:00pm HPC
Mtg (Council Regular Meeting
Chambers)(Council Chamber)
Feb 7 - 13
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6:00pm 9:30pm P&Z 12:00pm 2:00pm
Work Session PACAB Work Session
(Council Chambers)(Chambers)
Feb 14 - 20
21222324252627
7:00pm 10:30pm CC
Mtg (Chambers)
Feb 21 - 27
28Mar 123456
Feb 28 - Mar 6
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March 2021April 2021
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March 2021
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SundayMondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday
Feb 28Mar 123456
7:00pm 10:30pm P&Z 12:00pm 2:00pm
Mtg (Council PACAB Mtg
Chambers)
Feb 28 - Mar 6
78910111213
7:00pm 10:30pm CC 6:00pm 10:00pm HPC
Mtg (Council Regular Meeting
Chambers)(Council Chamber)
Mar 7 - 13
14151617181920
6:00pm 9:30pm P&Z 12:00pm 2:00pm
Work Session PACAB Work Session
(Council Chambers)(Chambers)
Mar 14 - 20
21222324252627
7:00pm 10:30pm CC
Mtg (Chambers)
Mar 21 - 27
28293031Apr 123
Mar 28 - Apr 3
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