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Home My WebLink About02042009 PACAB Packet~i le ~awer Post and Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meetin Feb~ua~y 4, 2009 Regular Meeting Clry Council Chambers Beginning at 12:00 pm SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting February 4, 2009 NOON COUNCII CHAMBERS Ron Long, Chair Board Member I. CALL TO ORDER Term Lxpires 201 1 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Theresa Butts, Vice Chair Board Membcr 3. ROLL CALL Tei7n Expires 2009 Deborah Altermatt 4• SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND Board Member REPORTS Terns expires 2010 A. ARRC Representative Louis Bencardino Da~uel Oliver Board Member Term Expires 2010 B• KPB/EDD- City Councilmember Tom Smith vacant C. Chamber Report Laura Cloward Executive Du-ector Board Member Ternr Expires 2009 D. Deputy Harbormaster Report -Jim Lewis Darryl Schaefer~oeyer Board Member E. Kenai Penilisula Fish Habitat -Matt Gray Teruo Expires 2009 Paul Tougas Board Member 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items Term Expires 201 1 scheduled for ublic hearin Those who {awe si ned in P g• ~ $ will he given the first opportunity to speak. Tirne is limited Phillip Oates to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for- this City Manager agenda item.] ,Jim Lewis Deputy Harbor Master 6. A royal of a enda and consent a ends A royal c~ PP g g ~ pp ' f Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by .Janet I. Diu•,ril usterisls (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered Oflice Assistant SepaPately Lf11j2SS CL BOCIrd Member SO rC'Cf2leSt,S. In the evenC Of S'fdCh a rec~2teSt, the Item LS 3"L'trirned t0 the KL'gnlar" Agenda.J City of Seward, Alaslrca PACAR Agenda Febrtcur~ 4. 2009 Page 1 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Approve the 2009 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Schedule for Quarterly Reports to City Counscl .............................................................................. Page 3 B. Recommendations for the North Harbor Development Plan ........................ Page 5 * C. January 7, ?009 Regular Meeting Minutes .................................................. Page 8 9. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required)- None 10. BOARD COMMENTS 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS [5 minutes per' individuul -Each individt~ai has one opportunity to speak.] 12. BOARD AND ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'COMMENTS 13. ADJOURNMENT City of ~Seih~arcl, ~1lasku PACAB Agef2cla Febrttarh 4, ?009 PuKe 2 PACAB Agenda Statement Date: February 4, 2009 To: Port and Convnerce Advisory Boar Through: Jim Lewis, Deputy Harbormaster From: Janet I. Durnil, Office Assist ~~ Subject: Approve the 2009 PACAB Sch ule for Quarterly Reports to City Council On Ja~luary 26, 2009, City Council approved the Resolution for the Port and Commerce Advisory Board to deliver periodic reports to City Council on a quarterly basis with a schedule to be set on an annual basis in conjunction with the City Clerk and PACAB liaison. PACAB should approve the schedule of Quarterly Reports to City Council for the coming year, which remains in accordance to the mandatory annual review on .Ianuary 11, 2010. The Port and Commerce Advisory Board delegate shall meet at 7:00 p.m. in Council Chambers to deliver the report. The 2009 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Quarterly Report Schedule is attached. RF,COMMENDATION: Approve the 2009 Port and Commerce Advisory Quarterly Report Schedule to City Council. 3 City of Seward 2009 Port and Commerce Advisory Soard Quarterly Reports to City Council Scheduled Dates Reminder: The delegate shall meet at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to deliver the report. Quarterly Reports Scheduled Dates January 12, 2009 (Annual Review) April 13, 2009 July 13, 2009 October 12, 2009 January ll, 2010 (Annual Review) 7 North Harbor Development Plan Outline LONING Goal: The area is zoned Harbor Commercial District to accommodate economic development and harbor related functions. (Add or Edit?) PLATTING/ BOUNDARIES Goal: Plat the area... REVIEW EXISTING PLATS North Harbor Boundaries for plan - South of Port Avenue West of Alaska Railroad fence East of 4~~' Avenue North of J-Dock ramp LAND USE Goal: The area would be used for economic development, homeland security, ... • Economic Development o Encourage lease or sale of undeveloped land, look at unused parcels. • United States Coast Guard Building o Support opening up land for possible parking east of the railroad line and negotiate for a land swap. o Consider sheet pile zone for security and or stability. o Leave access to NE fish cleaning station. • Other? o Discuss with Seward fisheries lease teen and or development of that area. o Consider previous grant requirements/stipulations from previous awards. PARKING AND TR4NSPORTATION FACILITIES Goal: Ensure safe and convenient parking and transportation services that address the needs of Seward residents, businesses and visitors. 1J • Parking Facility o Research designating long term parking further out and short term closer in from Iloat access areas. o Consider paving X-Float road or provide some frn7n of dust control measures. o Parking fees are consistent with the Seward City Code § 11.15.010. See Attachment A for the Parking Fee Schedule. • Boardwalk/Bike Path/Sidewalks o Move pedestrian traffic off Port Avenue and onto sidewalks. • Road Access • Drainage o Drainage plans need to he created to meet the Stoi7n Water Prevention Plan Permit requirements. o Engineered drawing will be needed. PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SE1tVICES Goal: Provide quality public facilities and services to the residents, businesses and visitors of Seward. • Utilities o Utility use is directly con•elated to development in the North Harbor Arca. ^ Electric ^ Water ^ Sewage • Public Safety/Security ^ Fire (o ^ Flood ^ Disaster Response ^ Building Code • Environment and Waster Management o Research cost and pros,%cons ofvessel wash down facility. • Floats/Docks o Consider sheet piling area between I Dock and 50 Ton Travelift. o Consider alternatives to sheet pile. COMMUNITY APPEARANCE Goal: Improve the appearance of the community through increased landscaping, beautification efforts and creating a user friendly environment. • Aesthetics o Signage%Interpretive Postings o Improve landscaping for Cruise Ship pedestrian traffic. o Photo Opportunities FUNDING S'hRATEGIES City of b'e~,~ard, .~lasl~a Port arnf Commerce Adviso~.y Board Minutes January 7, 1009 Volume 3, Page 4~ CALL TO ORDER The regular January 7, 2009 meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at ] 2:10 p.m. by Chair Ron Long. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Board Memher Tougas led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Roll Call Thcrc were present: Board Memher Ron Long presiding, and Theresa Butts Darryl Schaetermeyer Paul Tougas comprising a quorum of the Board; and Kari Anderson, Harbor Master Anne Bailey, F,xecutive Liaison Janet L Durnil, Office Assistant Absent: Deborah Alter7natt -Absent Dan Oliver - 1/xcused ARRC Representative Louis Bencardino Alaska Raih•oad Dock Manager - Louis Bencardino reported on the following issues: Bencardino reported that yesterday the coal facility shut down due to wind speed and there wasn't enough coal to fill the ship. There was talk of the Nikiski Plant shutting down and the impact on the Alaska Railroad. He mentioned that the economy for private enterprises and the Alaska Railroad alike is unpredictable and may have to develop a plan geared toward making money and not just something to satisfy legal requirements. He noted that going to a state level may be necessary to get results. Bcrcardino speculated concern about this year's price of fuel and lack of tourism. He indicated that 67 vessels were already scheduled to arrive this year, showing two more than last ycv-. He stated that the gift shop in the Railroad Terminal should be ready at the start ofthe season. He explained that at the fault of the contractor some welds broke on the tracks. The Board discussed a plan ofaction for what to do ifthey cannot load the ship on schedule, due to lag time between loading and weather. Bencardino concluded his report by explaining that it is unknown who would pay for a ships demurrage. 8 City ofSeunaa•rl, Alaska Tartuary 7, 2029 KPB/EDD- City Councilmember Tom Smith -None Pua•t and Conamea'ce Advisory Bourcl Minutes Volaanae 3, Page 41 Chamber Report by Laura Cloward Executive Director -None Administrative Report - Harbormaster Kari Anderson reported on the following items- • The 2009 Budget Work Sessions were well attended and received. • No proposal was made to increase the Harbor moorage rates. • Mariners Memorial was the recipient of the Rotary Wine Tasting event held on October 14, 2009, where the event raised over $2,000. • Community Development assisted the Harbor with facilitation for the platting of a section of land in the North East Harbor for the potential relocation of the United States Coast Guard Building. • Kari Anderson attended the Pacific Marine I/xpo with Laura Cloward on November 20- 22, 2009, and handed out a sun~ey for Seward Harbor users. • Statistics on the number of relinquished slips for 2009 are on par with previous years. • Harbor and the Seward Marine Industrial Center electrical billing is tentatively planned to move to the Harbor OfiTice from the Finance Department this welter. • Assistant to the City Manager, Kirsten Vessel, completed an application for a Commmunity Block Grant for the Boardwalk on the South Harbor Uplands. • The Seward Harbor wrote a letter of support for the Seward Monofilament Linc Collection Project, a grant proposal championed by the Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance to install fishing line disposal and recycle bins to be placed in high-use fishing areas around the bay. • A report to City Counsel in early April will be given by Northeni Economics who was contracted to conduct Seward Marine Industrial Center feasibility study. • Kari Anderson has been working on a Harbor Municipal Matching Grant Application for approximately $1.5 million for Z float or Security float which would provide 92°/„ of funding with no bond. Construction is predicted to begin December 2009. Christy Terry Community Development Director- Christy Teny encouraged the Port and Commerce to attend upcoming events- • A Work Session will be held on January 20'" and 22°~, at 6:30 for the revision of the Flood Plane development. • An organizational meeting will be scheduled to resurrect the Kenai Peninsula Kukus. • The Kenai Peninsula Fish Habitat Partnership Meeting is tomorrow January R, 2009. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items scheduled for public hearing- Cily of Seward, Alaska .Ianuarv 7, 2009 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Vohnne 3, Page 42 Approval of the Agenda Motion (Butts! Schaefermeyer) Approve the Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The following items were approved under the Consent Agenda: * September 3, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes * November 5, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes Motion (ButtslTougas) Resolution 2009-001 Resolution of the Port of Commerce Advisory Board, to deliver periodic reports to Seward City Council on a quarterly basis as Amended. Motion Passed Unfinished Business -None New Business- Unanimous Consent By general consensus, the Board set the January 21, 2009 Work Session topic as to "Discuss the North Harbor Development Plan" at 12:00 in Counsel Chambers. Correspondence, Information Items and Reports (no action required) - Long mentioned the Mariners Memorial meeting on January 7, 2009, at 4:30 upstairs in the Major Marine's Office. Citizen Comments [5 minT~tes per indiuiclual -Such inclividuu! has one opportunity to spealc.J- Russ Maddox discussed relations between railroad coal containment and Department of Environmental Conservation requirements and the involvement in stoppvig the Alaska Railroad from delaying the coal that caused the backup. Maddox stated that the railroad has no contautment. Maddox speculated that the Raih-oad won't allow Department of Environmental Conservation to be present during process of coal transferal. Board and Administrative Response to Citizens' Comments - Adjournment Chair Ron Long adjourned the meeting at I :07 p.m. ~0 City of Sward, Alaska .~ ~i~nn fort and Connnerce Adl~iso~y Bonrd Mbn~tes Y'olume 3, Page 43 Janet I. Durnil Office Assistant Ron Long Chair (City Seal) Jan-30-09 09:07 From-City of Seward 224-4036 T-619 P 001/002 F-744 .... , . 7 OOpllt Gty CounGl Meeting 1 .. . - Z 7:OOpm Gty Coundl Meeting 12.OOpm. ~6i30prti Historic preservation Meeting 9.OOa'm al Secunty Rep rvann Kerney 1 1/30/2009 8:51 AM Jan-30-09 09:07 From-City of Seward 224-4038 T-619 P.002/002 F-744 Nance Richey