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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11022011 PACAB Packet SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD Regular Meeting November 2, 2011 12:OOPM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Ron Long, Chair 1. CALL TO ORDER Board Member Term Expires 07/2013 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bruce Jaffa Board Member 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires 07/2012 4. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND Deborah Altermatt REPORTS Board Member Term Expires 07/2013 A. AKRR Representative- Louis Bencardino Daniel Oliver Board Member B. Harbormaster Report —Mack Funk Term Expires 07/2012 Daryl Schaefermeyer C. Chamber of Commerce Report- Cindy Clock Board Member Term Expires 07/2012 5. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items Steve Fink scheduled for public hearing. [Those who have signed in Board Member will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited Term Expires 07/2012 to 2 minutes per speaker and 30 minutes total time for this Bob Linville agenda item.] Board Member Term Expires 07/2012 6. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval of Jim Hunt Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by City Manager asterisk ( *). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a Board Member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Assistant City Manager Agenda.] Mack Funk Harbor Master Suzi Towsley Executive Liaison City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda November 2, 2011 Page 1 7. INFOMATIONAL ITEMS, REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS - 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Review of Notes from October 19 work session 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Review of the 2012 draft city, state, and federal legislative priorities * B. October 5, 2011 Minutes 10. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required) - A. Article on Salmon Virus From Fisherman's News 11. BOARD COMMENTS 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS [5 minutes per individual - Each individual has one opportunity to speak.] 13. BOARD AND ADMINSTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS'COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda November 2, 2011 Page 2 Salmon Virus Alaska fisheries officials are keeping a close watch on Canadian efforts to track samples from sockeye salmon that showed exposure to infectious salmon anemia virus, or ISA. The concern stems from Canadian reports that two of 38 Pacific salmon smolt caught in the waters of British Columbia tested positive for the virus, which is lethal to farmed Atlantic salmon, but whose effect on wild Pacific salmon is unknown. The virus is not known to be harmful to humans. Jeff Regnart, director of commercial fisheries for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, said Nov. 1 that fisheries scientist Ted Meyers, a pathologist, is in daily contact with his Canadian counterparts on the matter, as they await the results of further testing. "Once this second round of tests is completed, we will take appropriate action" Regnart said. State Fish and Game Commissioner Cora Campbell said earlier that the agency will take all necessary measures to protect Alaska stocks. Meyers cautioned that while state fisheries officials are concerned, they do not want to overreact before receiving more definitive information from Canadian authorities. The cautionary approach was not winning support, however, from industry folks like Dale Kelley, executive director of the Alaska Trollers Association in Juneau. Kelley said in an editorial published in the Vancouver Sun newspaper that she has no desire to strike fear into the hearts of the public or the fishermen that she represents. "However, we need transparency and assurance that appropriate steps are underway," she wrote. "If the Canadian government has information to quell our concerns, we have not yet heard it. If they have an effective plan of action, we have not yet seen it. How do fisheries professionals in Canada and along the West Coast intend to safeguard wild fish and fishing communities from the introduction of foreign disease strains now, and into the future? We're listening." Posted by Fishermen's News at 10:38 AM PACAB Work session October 19, 2011 A Port and Commerce Advisory Board work session was held in the IMS RAE building on Wednesday October 19 at 7:00 pm to gather local knowledge for R& M Consultants who are working on the SMIC basin enclosure design to 35 %. Present on PACAB: Chair Ron Long Board Member Deborah Altermatt Board Member Darryl Schaefermeyer Board Member Bob Linville Board Member Steve Fink Excused Board Members were Dan Oliver and Bruce Jaffa Present with R &M Consultants were; Kim Nielsen Kevin Pendergast Kristi McLean Chair Ron Long opened the meeting with introductions and a welcome to the approximately 90 community members present. He stated that this was the beginning phase of this exciting project. The challenge now was to gather as much information as possible to move forward, while recognizing that there are some important questions that we simply don't have the answers to yet. Meeting like this are key to the process and Long thanked everyone again for coming and R &M for bringing hundreds of years of local knowledge about the waters of Resurrection Bay together. R &M reviewed the information they had so far and asked for input periodically from the group. Wave action observation and condition assessment had taken place on September 9, 2011 at the north dock, barge ramp and east dock. (please see slides attached to these notes) Wave analysis was reviewed in a variety of situations and using computer graphics. Three types of wave barrier systems were being considered as options, or a combination. • Conventional multi -layer rubble mound breakwater • Conventional caisson breakwater with vertical front and • A floating fendered breakwater Wave expert Dr. Dave Kreibel had visited SMIC and was working with R &M. 11 P a g d Kim said, if mariners and locals could take videos of different types of extreme weather events here, with something in the video for scale, it will be very helpful for the engineers. The size of the basin and workable area before the steep drop off, the basin shelf, was discussed. It limits the usable space and limits alternatives for materials. The difference between ocean surge and waves was discussed. Though the surge may not be the most dramatically visible it was said to be the most damaging to the dock especially when coming directly from the south. This was echoed again and again in the meeting. The north wind in combination with a large south swell is damaging to the existing dock and said to have hammered the fendering system that is currently in place. Swell that hit the side walls go over 10 -15 feet high in winter with major reflection. Two visitors from Coastal Villages Region Fund were welcomed by Chair Long and encouraged to ask any questions that had. Specific requests of them would not be made as this was a feedback/information gathering session. A mariner in the back remarked that he had lived and worked in Kodiak for years and did not believe that a floating dock was a good idea for SMIC. They had one in Kodiak and it did not break up the chop enough in his opinion, causing boats to be knocked around. Kim agreed that a floating breakwater would do little to squash swell and was only useful in the right circumstances and likely not here. A mariner that had worked on the Tustimina (AK state Ferry System) for years suggested that engineers look through the log books on the Tusti for a good year round idea of wave action in the area. He cautioned the engineers "do not underestimate the power of the swell in the SMIC basin." Tim McDonald repeated that opinion. A local suggested a combination of more than one type of breakwater to protect the Basin and then maximize usable space. Long said that reflection off the existing dock may be magnifying the swell problem. Kim remarked that "if we were carrying a bathtub full of water you might not see the water get choppy and move but the "bathtub effect" ensure that the water is always moving. This is what is happening now in the basin." To disperse that energy is Key. Ron also remarks that wave length and velocity should be recorded as well as height. The wind is another huge contributing factor for waves at SMIC. 2 1Page There are seismic concerns about the stability of the shelf in the basin. Due to those concerns the breakwater will stay 50 feet this side of the shelf. That is what is limiting the size of the enclosure. The depth of the basin was discussed. CVRFs largest vessel, the Northern Hawk, draws 28 feet. Questions began to be directed at the CVRF visitors and Chair Long reminded the group that it was too early in the process to ask them specific economic questions. This was the fact finding portion of the project, he reiterated. Matt Chase asked if dredging was being planned for the basin. Kim answered that it was but is costly so that will be done minimally but as need. The Northern Hawk draws 28 feet and the basin will need to be dredged to accommodate at least that. The acceptable level of wave in the small boat harbor is 1 foot, the standard used by the Army Corp. Because the vessels at SMIC would be larger it was assumed that an acceptable level there could be larger, but Kim was not sure how high. She asked for thoughts from the group? Someone suggests 3 feet. Q. Was the size of the breakwater limited by the shelf /drop off? A To the west, yes. Q. Had other sights been considered? A. No this study had been commissioned specifically for the SMIC area. The location was described a "problematic /not ideal, but also do- able ". A few options for sample layouts were reviewed, though the group was reminded that this would be much farther down the road in the project. Wave reflection off of rock faces takes place as well in the area and was brought up. Kim replied that as the next step was computer analysis of this type of information. Matt Chase remarked that the ramp on the north east corner of the current SMIC area was nearly unusable and dangerous, used perhaps 5 times a year. Someone suggested dredging out the area north and east of the north dock and gaining space there. It was filled in when the current structures were built. Kim said that other rarely used breakwater designs had been discussed by Dr Krieble during his visit. A breakwater that can be designed with perforations in the first floating barrier to disperse 3 Hdr P energy and then another caisson beyond that to block the swell, this and other more traditional options were being considered. Q. How old are the steel pilings? A. 1983, we think. Craig suggested that one option may be a lock type system that he had seen used in Europe. Floating breakwaters were generally disliked by the group and the thought was that they would not work well here. The timeline for the project was reviewed. The engineers will continue to gather information and have another meeting in January of February to go over their findings and ideas. Communication was ongoing between CVRF and someone at R &M to help ensure that what was being designed would accommodate their ships needs and schedules. Someone from the group cautioned against thinking too small and urged the engineers to plan with growth in mind and future expansion possible. The 2 fish bearing creeks on either side of the existing docks limit the design and will be protected during expansion. Utility upgrades will be needed and costly. The plan now is to approach the development in phases to help spread the cost. A multi -user harbor is the goal, with the outside wall as far out as possible. Someone remarked that no matter where or the angle of the outside south wall, the outside of it will be dead space due to the swell, re- emphasizing the need to maximize space and multi -user size mooring slots inside the basin. Long would like to see some transparent layouts to lay over the aerials of the basin to give everyone a good visual of configuration options for float layouts, perhaps at the meeting in January. Linear dock space was discussed and the uselessness of the existing north dock was revisited. Kim said that once the basin has been enclosed and a breakwater designed, the layout of potential slips and dock placements will be the next step. 4jPGa e It was asked if, using this site, the CVRF's needs could be met in SMIC; Needs such as linear tie up space, depth of the basin, channel entrance to the basin and space to turn around. Kim replied yes. The schedule that the CVRF fleet generally kept was incorporated into a graph with moorage. CVRF is currently docking 3 of their smaller vessels in the small boat harbor. Not all of the fleet would be in port at the same time, but the plan is to accommodate as many users of the SMIC basin as possible with this development. The space being taken up by the north dock fill was brought up again, valuable room gained if dredging of that area is possible. A community member enquired, had the railroad, with their dock, been in contact with CVRF? Louis remarked that the Alaska Railroad had been invited to conversations with representatives from the Coast Villages Region Fund, in cooperation with the City. The idea of future expansion was again lauded with larger international vessels in mind. Ron Long went over the time line of the project so far and the scope of work that R &M was performing. Northern Economics was working on a separate economic feasibility study of the basin. The results of that study would give all stakeholders a better idea of the resources required for development, and the costs involved. Utility requirements and infrastructure to support whatever is bring built is paramount and brought up again by two members of the group. Kim remarked that R &M was working to 35% design completion. She reiterated that they would appreciate video (with something in it for scale) of weather events in the basin. Someone asked about dredging and how much could be done. Kim said that with the salmon stream at 4 of July creek, dredging is more challenging. It will need to be done in the basin to accommodate larger boats but at this point she did not know how extensive that would be. Chair Long thanked everyone for coming, invited all back to the next meeting in early 2012. Wage • 10/21/2011 4 TIP - ,o; Preliminar■ I)CSign and Pcrmi(lin�� J Suns inJ, ✓ Pat hinict) J Upland Sun ✓ I listorical GctriCchnical Data Rev icic ✓ I hdrudgniii k ; \nalytii, ❑ Wave Barrier Altcrnatires -1' Part} Asscs,,ment ❑ Concept Plan Alternatives J Public In Anothoi meeting ❑ 35 Design ❑ Permitting for Structures Condition Assessment. • Visual Inspection at low tide t • September 9 & ro, 2011 b ; • North Dock • Barge Rampd • East Dock { x • ti if , 41 'bRr 1 • 10/21/2011 Bathymetry Survey North Dock Ramp t...,.._ Syncro Lift l - Historical Geotechnical Review • Historical records (198os) are lacking, but generally find: • Site on fan -delta of 4th of July Creek • 1985 Investigation— concern re: breakwater near slope • Seward is in Seismic area, and the loose granular soils have high potential to become unstable /liquefy. • Recommendations for Additional Investigation: • Offshore borings • Onshore borings • Analysis for seismicity, liquefaction, global slope stability, pile capacity, and foundations of on -shore structures. rrantrr Hydrodynamic Analysis —Waves 1. Collect Wind and Set up computer Data from 3• p puter weather stations and a. Reduce data. model grids and buoys. perform test runs 5. Next Steps: Repeat 4. Run computer with finergrids, review model to visualize wave various wave barrier propagation. and entrance channel scenarios Ir 1r1 2 • 10/21/2011 ( d',11)(111( (r Coarse grid (3oom)- Gulf of Alaska. Reduced grid (5om) Resurrection Bay Will create Fine grid (iom) at SMIC. `7S. v 1, v,,,,11,2,1,&_,„„ith No 'A iud aVeAna - I • = , N„ 1 ' _ . 3 • 0 10/21/2011 A1lalysls • 16 South Wind: io m/s (39 kts) 4 : 11 Offshore Waves: zm (6,5 ft) \ ' 3 y T I' Waves at SMIC: o.8m (z.8ft) 1 8 Analysis s South Wind: ism /s (z9kts) , 4, < . Offshore Waves: 4m (13 ft) , y y" 5 Waves at SMIC: 1.9m (6 zft) IW' Is awl 5 I ry ■0 30 30 01 81 88 111 58 Ana ysi South Wind: 25m /s (49kts) t Offshore Waves: 8m (26 ft) 4 4ii # ' _ Waves at SMIC: 2.7m (8.8ft) k a 0 3) 30 +0 58 00 80 80 y 4 F el 10/21/2011 - Barrie CONVE1470NAL MRJLA LAVER 111.173KEJNOUND BREAKWATER scxxoaoaientrsaux> / Sill YOVICAM MOM* corvirre ,,. Rt., .. .i"; u«bsrru nrooaail ConYmfional caisson brraM saint with mace: dot# - ii MWU opt f� - - " "• o•�C'elooq *ow pnewcle+ I 1 I� i Source: USAGE Coastal Engineering Manual F ORRIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII. P ublic Input on Wave Climate 1. Existing Wave Conditions. Computer models require anecdotal verification. • Swell • Height • Direction • Reflection 2. What are Acceptable leave Conditions in the Harbor. • Wave Attenuation. Acceptable max. wave height? • Wove Reflection. Existing structures have high reflectivity. Develop and Develop 3 Finalize Design Concept Plans cave Criteria & ON ana ner barlyzre ier that meet Requirements Design alternatly es Criteria Submit Finalize Approved Public Permit Meeting Ha: A �licatione Concept Plan — PI Concept (excl. Develop to 3 /i, Plans& Design dredging) n Estimates ■ 5 10/21/2011 Milestone Hate Surveying November 15, 2011 Hydrodynamic Analysis: Computer analysis November 3, 2011 of Existing conditions (no wave barrier) Wave Ranier Alternatives Development November 17, 2011 Wave Ranier Alternatives Analysis December 9, 2ou Concept Plan Alternatives January ao, 2012 Public Meeting #z: Present Concept Plans Late January or Early February, zou 35% Design & Cost Estimates April 6, 2°12 Submit Permit Applications Following dredge sampling (TBD) Permit Review Period Appros- 90 days� --^-� I tilt '11nut.l'tic) Vessel 1) pc Length Scam Malt (ft R/V Sikuliaq ARRV 261 52 1g Northern 'Trawler - J41 52 21 (in pore) to Hawk Pollock 24 (loaded) Arctic Sea Crab 135 46 Bering Sea Crab uo 30 North Sea Crab 126 30 Wasillie B Crab /Salmon 107 z6 Lilli Ann Longliner - Cod 141 31 12 Deep Pacific Longliner -Cod 13o 30 12 North Cape Longliner- Cod 123 32 12 j Total Length: 1474 + 1096 =1612 ft sign "Ffeet _- - I, nt; : t B ■ vi „„!h 1400 1 1,213 + 10% = 1, 35 0 f 1200 North Cape h r 1000 ttt - - - - -- - - - -- t ; Deep Pacific ` r) 4 Lilli Ann 800 l - - - N - - P - V .-1 Northern Hawk 600. _— –__— _ — la Wasillie B • North Sea 400 w ' E s, . -.. _ ;.._ ■Bering Sea • Arctic Sea 200 I — J - — - -- ■Sikuliaq Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 6 10/21 (cllinn-n) AcCtss(ulxislim ∎4idtililic, ,esse1 IH)c t ,;.ti, 1 1 team that ',Hu, Access Double -Hull 345 Ft 78 +35 tug m 24 ft (cannot North Dock Fuel Barge -u3 ft access at low tides) AMHS Ferry, 335 - 35o ft 76 ft Syncro Lift USCG Buoy max. Tenders Landing u5 ft <8-3o ft <50 -ton Craft/Barge Travel Lift Freight Barge 15o ft 50 ft Barge Ramp l Tenders <100 ft <30 ft <1811 East Dock -•i, wave Exposure Basin Area 1. to 1 rots 1 oiul; ta•ah Fxtstrng Facilities i •. Condinon, 12eticcrice 11'alls • I ncahon —lar c,escl access ncededat V th -idesldbnsin •'1 <•ase� support inPrXsrrucSUCe [tGtifres" Phasing ie Dataeels i .,., IJtgl1 e Sioulli ;K Wisthrucal rinr.stigarion _i ,.j SMIC Facility Needs Please proside cn.',:_kts in 4..',, ' writin i a / • Comment Sheeis t �, • kriel -,t < mconxult.eum � t ', ■ sir, a " P1'.' R .r' : t d I" k ' 1 ' r 7 Sponsored by: Administration CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S 2012 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as top federal legislative priorities; and WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the Kenai Peninsula Borough, our congressional delegation and City of Seward federal lobbyist; and WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution occurs through a public process; and WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive and Strategic Plans; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The following list of legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official legislative priority list of the City of Seward for 2012: A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS 1. $2 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for mitigation for flood risk reduction at Lowell Creek in Seward 2. $7 million for a comprehensive Seward Flood Mitigation Program on the watershed level by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 3. $200 thousand for the first Alaskan sea level rise climate change study to be conducted in Resurrection Bay by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 4. $225 thousand to dredge the Seward Small Boat Harbor 5. $16 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, ship repair capabilities, seafood processing operations, and barge landings 6. $3 million appropriation for storm surge mitigation, bank stabilization and erosion control projects (from a Section 103 study by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers) 7. $1 million appropriation for erosion control projects (from a Section 14 study by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers) for the Seward Marine Industrial Center and the Alaska CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 - Railroad Dock. 8. $2.25 million appropriation for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces, reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems 9. $2 million grant for constructing a 100'x 80' metal building to house emergency response equipment, and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station 10. $1 million appropriation to the Army Corps of Engineers for O &M Dredging in the Seward Small Boat Harbor 11. $2.496 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road (the sole land access to critical infrastructure, state parks, and Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area) 12. $15 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for extending and improving the Alaska Railroad Freight Dock in Seward 13. $250 thousand for operating the Alaska strandings network and responding to marine mammal and seabird strandings and mortalities throughout Alaska B. AUTHORIZATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION 1. Authorization language in the Water Resource Development Act that the $2.66 million local government cost share paid by the City of Seward to the Army Corps of Engineers satisfies the total cost share requirements for Phase 1 and Phase 2 Of the Seward Harbor Expansion Project (additional costs were incurred in a second phase of the project to correct a design deficiency by the Army Corps of Engineers). 2. Authorization language amending the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Public Law 110 -114, 121 STAT. 1205) as follows: a. Amending Section 5032 (1) by striking "Tunnel" from the title; (2) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a); (3) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(1); (4) by striking "Long- Term" from subsection (a)(2). b. Striking subsection (b) in Section 5032 and inserting language directing the Secretary to conduct a study to determine whether an alterative method of flood diversion in Lowell Canyon is feasible. Feasibility shall be determined based on risk reduction rather than cost - benefit analysis. Federal cost share for the study shall be the same as the Federal share for the original project. 3. Authorization language in the Water Resources Development Act or in other appropriate legislation that the area created by the Seward Harbor Navigational Improvements Project, including the 3.5 acres of disposal area, in Seward, Alaska, (described by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as "BOD Disposal Area 1 ") is hereby declared to be nonnavigable waters of the United States for purposes of the navigation servitude. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 - Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 2nd day of November, 2011. THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA David Seaward, Mayor AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Johanna Kinney City Clerk, CMC (City Seal) Sponsored by: Administration CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -083 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR YEAR 2012 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as top state legislative priorities; and WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyist; and WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and WHEREAS, the passage of this resolution occurs through a public process; and WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive and Strategic Plans. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The following list of legislative projects is hereby declared to be the official legislative priority list of the City of Seward for the 2012 State of Alaska legislative session: 1. STATE FUNDED PROJECTS A. PUBLIC FACILITIES (1) $575,000 to refurbish the Lowell Canyon 400,000 gallon water tank. (2) $2.5 million for constructing a 100' x 80' metal building to replace and relocate our existing public works shop (City will provide land for the new building). (3) $2 million for expanding the Providence Seward Hospital Medical Clinic, moving the CT scanner into the facility, increasing backup generator capacity, and improving space for primary health care (City provides $500 thousand annually for hospital financing of capital improvements). (4) $250,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center Ozonation system replacement. (5) $500,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center building system replacement, to replace core building control and security systems. (6) $1.9 million for Alaska SeaLife Center renovation, external concrete maintenance and internal catacombs renovation to provide for new education classroom to meet CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -083 distance education and industry training demand. (7) $950,000 for Alaska SeaLife Center Housing for volunteers and staff to reduce operating costs and expand volunteer pool. B. PORT, HARBOR, AND INDUSTRIAL AREA (1) $52.75 million for extending the Seward Marine Industrial Center basin breakwater to improve and increase ship moorage and loading capacity, and barge landings for the Coastal Villages Fishing Fleet move from Seattle to Alaska. (2) Full funding ($23 Million) for the State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, Municipal Harbor Grant Program to provide matching funds to replace "D" Float in the Seward Small Boat Harbor. (3) $101,000 for engineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward Small Boat Harbor including A, B, C, and S Floats. (4) $775,000 for building a Handicap Accessible Fish Cleaning Station in the Northeast Launch Ramp Area of the Seward Small Boat Harbor. (5) $250,000 for paving and improving drainage in the northeast parking lot of the Seward Small Boat Harbor. (6) $1.5 million for storm water discharge infrastructure that includes a security fence around the city vessel storage area at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. (7) $1.7 million for doubling the railway capacity of the ship lift (syncrolift) and associated upland improvements to meet new requirements for repair work on Coast Guard vessels at the Seward Marine Industrial Center. (8) $25,000 to upgrade the Harbor Security Camera System. (9) $4.5 million for adding moorage along the north side of the Seward Small Boat Harbor. C. ELECTRIC (1) $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Fort Raymond Substation with 115kV compatible equipment (this is a project supported by the Alaska Railbelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company — ARCTEC — because the current condition of the transmission line exceeds the estimated life expectancy of 50- years). (2) $17 million for upgrading the transmission line to 115KV in Seward (and upgrading transformers and other equipment for the higher voltage) to reduce line loss while improving efficiency and reliability of power distribution throughout the service area. (3) $300,000 for installing automatic electrical metering equipment to improve customer service, outage management, and load management (the City will provide a 100% match of $300,000 to complete the project). CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -083 (4) $85,000 for establishing improvements to redundant capabilities for providing electrical power during emergencies, such as a tsunami, to the downtown and hospital area of Seward (the City will provide a 100% match of $85,000 for the project). D. ROADS, STREETS, AND ADA ACCESIBILITY (1) $100,000 for improving City ADA accessibility. (2) $2.25 million for Seward Community Roads for repaving road surfaces, reconstructing sidewalks, and improving roadway drainage systems. (3) $2.496 million for design, engineering, construction, and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road in the City of Seward (this road provides the sole land access to critical public infrastructure, state parks, and a Kenai Peninsula Borough residential housing area). E. PUBLIC SAFETY (1) $6 million for a replacement Seward Fire Station (City will provide a match of land). (2) $25 million for a replacement Public Safety Building for Courthouse, Jail and Police and State agencies enforcement headquarters (City will provide a match of land). (3) $1.3 million for a ladder truck. 2. CRUISE SHIP HEAD TAX OR CRUISE SHIP GAMBLING TAX (1) $200,000 to continue the seasonal shuttle bus for cruise ship passengers. (2) $9.6 million for Phase 1 of the East Dock Extension: 300 feet to improve access for cruise ships. Phase 2 would include an additional 200 feet extension for $6.4 million. This would provide space for the research vessel the R/V Sikuliaq. (3) $1.31 million for Seward Dock Enhancements: Includes $450,000 for a cruise ship baggage conveyor system, $360,000 a covered walkway at the Train Station, $150,000 for a second mooring bollard to accommodate a second cruise ship and $200,000 for extending the dock security lighting. (4) $300,000 for improving the cruise ship pedestrian corridor between the Alaska Railroad Terminal and Cruise Ship Terminal. (5) $220,000 for West Dock Maintenance and Repair. Includes repair of piles with severe corrosion for $100,000, repair of the cathodic protection system for $50 thousand, repair of sewer system $30,000, $15,000 for camel and fender repairs and miscellaneous repairs $25,000). (6) $500,000 for building and parking upgrades to the Lindsey Intermodal Facility. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -083 (7) $50,000 for Seward Ambulance Corps. and Seward Fire Department operational response to cruise ship passengers and cruise ship emergencies. (8) $2 million for constructing a 100' by 80' metal building to house emergency response equipment and shelter supplies at the Fort Raymond Satellite Fire Station (this location will allow or speed response to emergencies at the Cruise Ship Dock during those periods when other response is prevented by earthquakes or tsunamis). 3. STATEWIDE PROJECTS (1) $2 million for dock improvements and dredging at the Seward Marine Center to prepare for the RN Sikuliaq. (2) $155,000 in the Department of Corrections Operating Budget to add an emergency wastewater bypass (with valves and piping) to keep the Spring Creek Correctional Facility sewage system operational in the event of a system failure. (3) $300,000 to improve the access to the Seward Airport across the railroad tracks. 4. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION (1) Support the passage of House Bill 184 reallocating the fish tax to provide a greater share to local municipal governments. (2) Legislative support for increased cash infusion into PERS /TRS retirement system in order to offset unfunded retirement system liabilities, to make future contribution rates more affordable for the State and local governments. (3) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 18 -25.5) in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). (4) Appropriation for upgrading Seward Highway (MP 25.5 -36) in the STIP. (5) Appropriation for upgrading the Sterling Highway (MP 45 -60) in the STIP. (6) Construction of a highway exit off the Seward Highway in the vicinity of MP 6 for better and safer vehicle access to Camelot and Salmon Creek subdivisions. (7) Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not less than current year funding levels. (8) Return of service to Seward by the State Ferry Tustumena. (9) Alternative Energy Programs that encourage and fund participation by the City and its electrical utility customers. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 2nd day of November, 2011. i CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2011 -083 THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA David Seaward, Mayor AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Johanna Kinney City Clerk, CMC (City Seal) City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes October 5, 2011 Volume, Page CALL TO ORDER The October 5, 2011 rescheduled regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:08 p.m. by Ron Long, Chair. OPENING CEREMONY Chair Long led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Ron Long, presiding, and Darryl Schaefermeyer Dan Oliver -joined the meeting in progress Steve Fink Bob Linville Comprising a quorum; and Bruce Jaffa Deborah Altermatt Were excused Also present were: Norm Regis, Deputy Harbor Master Mack Funk, Harbor Master Suzi Towsley, Board. Liaison Bencardino, Alaska Railroad Christi Terry, Alaska Railroad Monica Cooper SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS 1. Rail Road report, Louis Bencardino The Railroad had been accommodating vessels as necessary and preparing for the seasonal change over. Halloween and Christmas Carnivals were being planned. The Music and Art festival held at the Rail road terminal had been a success. 2. Harbor Master Report — Norm Regis introduced the New Harbormaster, Mack Funk to the board. Funk gave the board a review of his background. Funk had met with the Corp of Engineers in Anchorage on his way to Seward. A packet of information was passed to the board and reviewed. Funk expressed excitement about the future of Seward and was happy to be here. He touched on upcoming replacement and maintenance program Regis reported that winterization was ongoing in the harbor. Approximately 8 barges were in and they were being accommodated with the power and utilities they had requested, weather permitting. Z float was officially open and taking tenants. City of Seward, Alaska October S, 2011 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Volume, Pare CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING There were none. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Schaefermeyer /Linville) Approval of Agenda Unanimous Consent Motion Passed Discussion of the preliminary budget by the board. The board has directed Liaison Towsley to brin the budget to the board, with itemized lines, as soon as it is available. g Motion (Schaefermeyer /Linville) Motion made to move the October 19 PACAB work session to 7pm to accommodate R &M Consultants visit for a fact finding meeting. PACAB will host and facilitate this meeting. General discussion of R &M consultant meetings and the importance of gaining local knowledge for SMIC design development. Motion Passed Unanimously Article in AND, rerun from Seattle Times, regarding possible shift of CDQ fleets to Alaska, was discussed by the board. BOARD COMMENTS The importance of Chair Long attending the Fish Expo in Seattle in November was expressed across the board, and shared by the new Harbormaster. Chair Long would like to attend. CITIZENS' COMMENTS BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m. Suzi Towsley Ron Long Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) Salmon Virus Alaska fisheries officials are keeping a close watch on Canadian efforts to track samples from sockeye salmon that showed exposure to infectious salmon anemia virus, or ISA. The concern stems from Canadian reports that two of 38 Pacific salmon smolt caught in the waters of British Columbia tested positive for the virus, which is lethal to farmed Atlantic salmon, but whose effect on wild Pacific salmon is unknown. The virus is not known to be harmful to humans. Jeff Regnart, director of commercial fisheries for the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, said Nov. 1 that fisheries scientist Ted Meyers, a pathologist, is in daily contact with his Canadian counterparts on the matter, as they await the results of further testing. "Once this second round of tests is completed, we will take appropriate action" Regnart said. State Fish and Game Commissioner Cora Campbell said earlier that the agency will take all necessary measures to protect Alaska stocks. Meyers cautioned that while state fisheries officials are concerned, they do not want to overreact before receiving more definitive information from Canadian authorities. The cautionary approach was not winning support, however, from industry folks like Dale Kelley, executive director of the Alaska Trollers Association in Juneau. Kelley said in an editorial published in the Vancouver Sun newspaper that she has no desire to strike fear into the hearts of the public or the fishermen that she represents. "However, we need transparency and assurance that appropriate steps are underway," she wrote. "If the Canadian government has information to quell our concerns, we have not yet heard it. If they have an effective plan of action, we have not yet seen it. How do fisheries professionals in Canada and along the West Coast intend to safeguard wild fish and fishing communities from the introduction of foreign disease strains now, and into the future? We're listening." Posted by Fishermen's News at 10:38 AM