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Home My WebLink About01062010 PACAB Packet Port and Commerce Board Regular Meeting e of sett, k tl" „ 0 1 Tc - 4 A S January 6, 2010 Regular Meeting City Council Chambers Beginning at 1:00 pm SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting January 6, 2010 One PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Ron Long, Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER Board Member Term Expires 2011 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Theresa Butts, Board Member 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires 2012 4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND Deborah Altermatt REPORTS Board Member Term Expires 2010 A. ARRC Representative Louis Bencardino Daniel Oliver Board Member B. Chamber Report-Laura Cloward, Executive Director Term Expires 2010 Daryl Schaefermeyer C. Harbormaster Report — Kari Anderson Board Member Term Expires 2012 D. Community Development Report- Christy Terry Robert Buck Board Member 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items Term Expires 2012 scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in Paul Tougas will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited Board Member to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this Term Expires 2011 agenda item.] Phillip Oates 6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval o City Manager PP g g [ pp of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by Kari Anderson asterisk ( *). Consent Agenda items are not considered Harbor Master separately unless a Board Member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Suzi Towsley da. A en Executive Liaison g ] City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda January 6, 2010 Page 1 1 7. INFOMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS — A. Monthly PACAB Budget Report Page 3 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS -None 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Proposed Recommendations to Council for Amendments to SCC 7.10, Harbor and Port Facilities Page 4 B. PACAB Report to City Council, January 11 by Chair Long C. 2010 Annual World Trade Center Alaska Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon (January 13, 2010) ... Page 5 * D. Approval of December 02, 2009 regular meeting minutes Page 7 10. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required) - A. Harbormaster's 2009 Year Review 11. BOARD COMMENTS 13. CITIZEN COMMENTS [5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one opportunity to speak.] 14. BOARD AND ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'COMMENTS 15. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda January 6, 2010 Page 2 2 2010/2011 LEGISLATIVE BOARDS & COMMISSIONS OPERATING BUDGET by Commission 2009 2010 2011 Budget Budget Budget alitori , ,,reservation Salaries & Benefits Subscriptions & Dues - 100 I00 Travel & Subsistence 240 300 300 Education & Training 640 700 700 Insurance 400 400 400 Supplies 330 330 330 Postage & Fees 80 80 80 - Miscellaneous Subtotal $ 1,690 $ 1,910 S 1,910 Mininuiai& Zoning Salaries & Benefits 27,104 27,703 29,324 Advertising 0 600 600 Subscriptions & Dues 450 450 200 Travel & Subsistence 1,200 1,200 1,000 Education & Training 700 700 1,000 Insurance 400 400 400 Supplies 1,680 1,680 1,680 Postage & Fees 210 210 210 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 Subtotal $ 31,744 $ 32,943 $ 34,414 Port & Commerce;, " Salaries & Benefits 0 0 0 Advertising 250 250 250 Subscriptions & Dues 750 750 750 Travel & Subsistence 1,560 1,560 800 Education & Training 660 660 500 Insurance 400 400 400 Contracted services 0 10,000 10,000 Supplies 990 990 990 Small tools and equipment 0 1,500 1,500 Postage & Fees 210 210 210 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 Subtotal $ 4,820 $ 16,320 $ 15,400 Totals: $ 38,254 $ 51,173 $ 51,724 Summary by Geneta1•Ledger ^Account, ,__ .. , .. Salaries & Benefits $ 27,104 $ 27,703 $ 29,324 Advertising 250 250 850 Subscriptions & Dues 1,200 1,300 1,050 Travel & Subsistence 3,000 3,060 2,100 Education & Training 2,000 2,060 2,200 Insurance 1,200 1,200 1,200 Contracted services 0 10,000 10,000 Supplies 3,000 3,000 3,000 Small tools & equipment 0 1,500 1,500 Postage & Fees 500 500 500 Miscellaneous 0 0 0 Totals by Account: $38,254 $50,573 $51,724 3 AGENDA STATEMENT Ho f SFw �a ■ �� Date: January 6, 2010 '1/4asv To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board From: Chair Long Subject: Discuss Proposed Recommendations to Council for Amendments to SCC 7.10, Harbor and Port Facilities BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Port and Commerce Advisory Board has been reviewing and revising Seward City Code 7.10, Harbor and Port Facility Tariff for recommendation to the City Council. These discussions and revisions are ongoing. RECOMMENDATION: Chair Long recommended at the December 2, 2009 meeting that the PACAB Board members continue the discussions of and recommendations for revisions to the Harbor and Port Facilities Tariff. These recommendations will be discussed at the regularly scheduled Work Session on January 20, 2010. • 4 One of the year's most anticipated business events 2010 Annual World Trade Center Alaska Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon Wednesday, 13 January 2010 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (Doors open at 11:30 am) Howard Rock Ballroom, Sheraton Hotel Anchorage Alaska Single (1) Registration $40 • Sponsored Table (10 persons) $500 Sponsored By: WELLS FARGO Come find out what's in store for 2010. This is a unique opportunity to gain a statewide perspective on the prospects in 2010 for Alaska's major industries, state and federal government spending, and how this will affect communities and jobs. You will also hear about the international picture and how it impacts Alaska. The Statewide Economic Review and 2010 Forecast. Presented by Pat Burden, President of Northern Economics. Burden will report on the state's major industries, their contribution to Alaska's economy, and how they will perform in 2010. An International Economic Update. Presented by a Senior Economist from Wells Fargo. The economist will discuss economic trends in markets most important to Alaska's export industries. How Exports Benefit Alaska's Economy. Presented by Greg Wolf, Executive Director of World Trade Center Alaska. Wolf will report on Alaska's major export markets, export commodities and services, and the impact of exports on Alaska's economic well- being. This is one business lunch you cannot afford to miss. To ensure your seat, please make your reservation today. Fax or mail the enclosed registration form or call World Trade Center Alaska at (907) 278 -7233. 5 2010 Annual World Trade Center Alaska Statewide Economic Forecast Luncheon it4 January 13, 2010 Sheraton Anchorage Hotel Howard Rock Ballroom 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm WORLD TRADE CENTER (Doors open at 11:30 am) ALASKA Registration Form Single Seat $40 x = $ Table for (10) $500 x =$ (Please RSVP as soon as possible to ensure your table) Contact Name(s): Company : Address: Phone: Fax: E -mail: Method of Payment: Check ❑ Visa ❑ MasterCard ❑ AmEx ❑ Total Payment $ Name on Card: Credit Card # — — Signature: Exp. Date: • Please complete your reservation by: A Fax: (907) 278 -2982 Telephone: (907) 278 -7233 Mail: World Trade Center Alaska 431 W 7th Avenue, Suite 108 Anchorage, AK 99501 -I E -mail: info @wtcak.org Cancellation Policy: Reservations cancelled les 6 1 72 hours prior to the event cannot be refunded. City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes December 2, 2009 Volume 3, Page CALL TO ORDER The regular December 2, 2009 meeting of the Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:10 p.m. by Chair Ron Long. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG led Ron Long ROLL CALL There were present: Board Member Chair Ron Long presiding, and Deborah Altermatt Rob Buck Darryl Schaefermeyer comprising a quorum of the Board; Kari Anderson, Harbormaster Christy Terry, Community Development Director Laura Cloward, Seward Chamber of Commerce Director Louis Bencardino, Alaska Rail Road Representative Angela Buck, PACAB Liaison Absent: Theresa Butts, Paul Tougas, Dan Oliver SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS - Administrative Report - Alaska Railroad Representative, Louis Bencardino reported on the following items: • Spoke about Alaska Logistics and the work that the business had been given permission to do at the Railroad Terminal Dock. • Commented on the events that had been scheduled at the terminal through the end of the 2009 holiday season. • Last month was one of the best in history of the company in terms of revenues • In response to Schaefermeyer, Bencardino commented on the December 1, 2009 storm and how the building faired. • In response to Chair Long, Bencardino spoke about the janitorial services after every event held by outside vendors, at the terminal. 7 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes December 2, 2009 Volume, Page Seward Chamber of Commerce Director, Laura Cloward gave a report on what had happened at the Chamber in the month of November. Harbormaster Kari Anderson reported on the following items: • Cindy Clock from the Chamber and Harbormaster Anderson were exhibitors at the Pacific Marine Expo in Seattle November 19 -21, 2009. The overall response at the show had been positive, although one vessel owner requested the City of Seward review the insurance requirements for working on a vessel at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. • During Harbormaster Anderson's trip to Seattle she met with Transpac Marinas to inspect the new floats which were being fabricated for Z float. The 870' section of floats would be shipped in February 2010 and they would be stored on AKRR property until the City had funds for installation. • The City of Seward was working on a quarry contract with West Construction (out of Anchorage, Alaska) who had been awarded the Breakwater Extension Project from the US Army Corps of Engineers. The rock placement for this project was anticipated to happen during 2010, either in the winter /early spring or in the fall. The USACE harbor dredging project had been delayed at that time due to a lack of stimulus funding for that project, however it would remain on the Operation & Maintenance appropriation submittal for FY12. • The Harbor was operating with reduced staff for the remainder of 2009. The City would begin reviewing applications for the Harbor Worker II position which was vacated in October. There would be delays with snow removal in the Harbor and at SMEC, but the fire lanes would be promptly cleared. • The City was working toward implementation of an online payment system for utility bills and moorage. The hope was service would be available to Harbor customers beginning in January 2010. • The harbor staff was inspecting the breakwater armor rock after the storm on December 1, 2009 for any possible damage. • Harbormaster Anderson could not comment on a question from Buck in regards to selling land to Alaska Logistics instead of leasing the land. She did say that there had been reference to it in the Bird Study done the year before. Community Development Director Terry added that there were resolutions that dealt with land authorized for sale. Community Development Director Christy Terry reported on the following items: 8 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes December 2, 2009 Volume, Page • There would be a tsunami inundation map presentation to the community this evening beginning at 6:30pm in the Council Chambers. • The Library /Museum design team would return to Seward on December 9 and 10 to continue their work with user groups and obtain feedback from the community. On December 10 they will present their updated designs for the new facility. The team will return in January and February to keep the community updated. • Citizens' comments on any subject except those items scheduled for public hearing Approval of the Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion (Altermatt/Buck) Approve the Agenda and Consent Agenda as amended to move New Business item A before Unfinished business Motion Passed Unanimous Consent The following item was approved under the consent agenda: November 4, 2009 PACAB Meeting minutes INFORMATIONAL ITEMS — "Support for GRETC" presented by Electric Utilities Manager, John Foutz • John Foutz gave a report on the status of the GRETC project at that time. • He discussed the possible opportunities that this could provide for the six rail belt utilities in Alaska. • Foutz spoke of the possible renewable energy projects that could come from this group. • Currently the Mat -Su and Chugach Electric had pulled out of the conglomerate; however the resolution showed that they did support the GRETC. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Discuss a resolution supporting continued study of the low- impact Run -of -River Hydroelectric facility proposed at Fourth of July Creek. Not on the agenda: Resolution 2009 -011, a Resolution of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board, supporting continued study of the Low Impact Run -Of -River Hydroelectric facility proposed at Fourth of July creek. Motion (Schaefermeyer /Altermatt) Approve PACAB Resolution 2009 -011 9 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes December 2, 2009 Volume, Page Motion Passed Unanimous Consent NEW BUSINESS Proposed Recommendations to Council for Amendments to SCC 7.10, Harbor and Port Facilities Motion (Scheaffermeyer /Altermatt) Approve the changes made to SCC 7.10 of the Seward November 17, 2009 PACAB work session. Discussion: • After Harbormaster Anderson questioned how the amendments should go to the City council, it was agreed upon that all the amendments to the City Code would be recommended to Seward City Council at one time. • Terry volunteered her help for the work session to cover all of the information. • Altermatt questioned Harbormaster Anderson about personal floatation device age requirement; Anderson did not have a specific age. • In regards to Seward City Code 7.10.535 Buck reported that he had talked to Parks and Recreation Director Karin Sturdy who had suggested that the words "unattended trailers" be inserted after "vehicles" in first sentence. Sturdy wanted to see wording that would make reference to parking time limits. Buck then addressed that the City Police did not have the power to tow or ticket. Motion to Amend ( Buck/Altermatt) Amend the recommendation by inserting the words "unattended trailers" after "vehicles" in first sentence of Seward City Code 7.10.535 . Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Discussion: • Anderson explained the hot work permit process and confirmed the language was correct. Schaefermeyer wondered if this wording was duplicative. • Anderson recommended that the board keep the language in the code and would bring a hot work permit to the work session. • Long would like to reserve the rights to the members who were not here at the final meeting. Motion to Amend (Buck/Altermatt) Amend the recommendation by changing the words "24 hours after" to "5 days" in Seward City Code 7.10.755(b). 10 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes December 2, 2009 Volume, Page Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Motion to Amend (Schaefermeyer /Buck) Amend the recommendations by changing section 7.10.7509(b3) from " newspaper of general circulation" to "all media" • Schaefermeyer recommended that the city come up with a consistent term across the board, and asked Terry to do research. Failed to go to votes Further discussion of Seward City Code 7.10: • When asked about business licenses Harbormaster Anderson responded that the topic was more geared to the City Clerk's office. However this topic needed to be cleaned up to be clearer in the code. Anderson added that passenger vessels and terminal use permits were two totally different issues. • Long felt that the code was clear. State and business regulations were very clear as well. What was unclear was how it was being enforced. Schaefermeyer questioned ifenforcement was an issue for the whole code. Long thought that it was more scrutinized in the harbor. Main Motion Passed Unanimous Consent CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS -None BOARD COMMENTS — • Buck voiced his support of companies having the ability of buying land at the Seward Marine Industrial Center vs. leasing that land. Buck felt that the buyer would invest more if the land was owned outright. Buck suggested lowering the price of the land at SMIC and the property taxes would go up. • Schaefermeyer apologized for missing the two prior meetings. He requested that his name be removed from the World Trade Center email list. • Altermatt thanked Utilities Director Foutz for the presentation. She requested to change the date ofthe work session. Long suggested that Altermatt get together with Harbormaster Anderson and send an email with suggestions to the work session. • Long thanked everyone for attending today. CITIZEN COMMENTS — • Dan McDonald thanked the Board for review and making suggested changes to Seward City Code 7.10. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS - None 11 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes December 2, 2009 Volume, Page ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:00 p.m. Angela Buck Ron Long Harbor Master Department Chair (City Seal) 12 Ja nuary 2010 S January 2010 February 2010 M T W T F S S M T W T F S 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 31 Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida 7anua 1 2010 • 4 5 6 7 8 7 :30pm P&Z Meeting 12:00pm PACAB Meeting 11 12 13 14 15 6:00pm CC WS 11 :30am 7:00pm City Council Meeting 18 19 20 21 22 6 :30pm E' 12:00pm 9:00am Social Security Rep 6:30pm Historic Preservation Meeting • 25 26 27 28 29 6:00pm CC WS 7:00pm City Council Meeting Nand Richey 1 12/31/2009 2:01 PM February 2010 S February 2010 Mach 2010 ; M TW T F S S M TW T F S 1 2 3 4`5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7 8 910111213 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 14 15 16 17 18 1920 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 21 22 23 24 25- 26 27 28 28 29 30 31 Monda Tuesda Wednesda Thursda Frida , P&Z Meeting r g a a City Council Meeting : ^ PACAB Work + Social Security Session Rep Historic Preservation Meeting y y q ity Council s Meeting Nanci Richey 2 12/31/2009 2:01 PM