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Home My WebLink About072419 PACAB Packet City of Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Regular Board Meeting � 1 d ,duly 24, 2019 Council Chambers SEWA RD PORT AND COMMERCE MERLE w ADVISORY BOARD 1 JULY 24, 2019 12:00 PM Council Chambers REGULAR MEETING Christy Terry 1. CALL TO CORDER Chair Term Expires 07/2019 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Bruce Jaffa Vice Chair 3. ROLL CALL Term Expires 07/2021 Carl Hughes 4. Citizens' comments on any subject except those items Board Member scheduled for public bearing. [Those who have signed in Tenn Expires 07/2020 will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 2 minutes pet, :speaker and 30 minutes total tinge for this Colby Lawrence agenda item.] Board Member Tenn Expires 07/20 V 9 `. Approval of agenda and consent agenda [Approval of Laura Schneider Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by Board Member asterisk (*) Consent Agenda items are not considered Term Expires 07/2020 separately unless a Board Member so requests. In the Lynda Paquette event of such a request, the item is returned to the .Regular Board.Member Agenda.] Term Expires 07/2021 Brio Lenras . SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND .Board Member REPORTS Term Expires 07I2021 A. AKRR - Christy Terry.... page 3 Scott Meszaros B. Chamber Report- Cindy Clack.... page 4 City Manager C. Harbormaster Report—Norm Regis.... page S Brennan Hickok D'. Administration—Brennan Hickok Assistant City Manager Norm Regis Harbor Master CeNeil Flaherty Executive Liaison City of Seward,Seward, Alaska RAMC AB Agenda July 24, 2019 Page 1 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS *A. Approval of the December 19, 2018 Minutes- page 7 *B. Approval of the January 2, 2019 Minutes .... page 12 *C. Approval of the February 6, 2019 Minutes.... Page 16, *D. Approval of the March 6, 2019 Minutes—. page 21 *E. Approval of the April 3, 2019 Minutes.... page 25 *F. Approval of the May 15, 2019 Minutes.... page 29 G. Update on current status and community meeting Seward Airport Runway Development. .... page 33 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Discuss and schedule a Stakeholder Community Meeting to move forward with work on the Seward Climate Action Plan.... page 35 9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Congratulations to Deputy Harbor Master Matt Chase, International Association of Maritime and Port Executives professional certification. page 39 B. PACAB Goals and Priority Resolution...page 40 C. PACAB Goals 2019 Calendar...page 42 10. BOARD COMMENTS 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS [5minutes per individual- Each individual has one opportunity to speak] 12. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZEN'S COMMENTS 13. ADJOURNMENT City qf'Seivard, Alaska PA CAB Agenda July 24, 2019 Page 2 -de*_316.1--i_A?IL CES 1r:-AL RAILROAD July 24, 2019 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Port of Seward City of Seward TEL 907.2651209 Report to the Port and Commerce Advisory Board May-July 15, 2019 Vessel Traffic- • 50 large vessels including fuel and freight barges, fishing, research vessels, and Navy. • 44 Cruise ships have docked at the Cruise Ship Dock, We are basically at the halfway point for the season. Events at the Cruise Ship Terminal- • Events at the Terminal have ceased for the summer season • Music Festival September 27-28 Other Items- • Submitted BUILD America Grant Application in partnership with the City of Seward • ARRC hired a specific project Manager for our Cruise Dock replacement using the money approved and allocated by the Governor for the dock replacement • Held a joint table top exercise on 7/16 with the Harbor and Fire Departments, USCG, Cruise Ship Security and ARRC • Catalyst Marine new lease at the Alaska Railroad Seward Terminal Reserve. Includes extending utilities north of Port Ave. ChristyTerry, CPE Seward Port Manager terUc@akrr.com 907.265.2209 office 1907.422.70,71 mobile mailing: PO Box 95, Seward, AK 99664-0095 physical: 913 Port Avenue, Seward, Alaska web: www.Ala§kaRailroadcorn 0AILROAD 3 Report to PACAB July 24, 2019 Seward Chamber of Commerce, CVR, Cindy Clock I apologize for my absence today, I'm chairing a Silver Salmon Derby committee meeting. As always, if you have any questions on my report — or anything else, — please send me a note at direct or@seward.com & NEW members since last month — Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge 41.5 Alaska Lift IIIIrnembers Seward Mermaid Festival, LLC 2020 membership drive is well underway, deadline for Guide ads is August 31st Chamber board sent letters to elected officials on veto override Endorsement from chamber board on council's letter to the governor concerning DOT and the proposed airport runway ,,,+ Halibut Tournament ticket sales remain flat at about $25,000. We don't see this event bringing anglers to Seward in June. What we see are charter and private boat fishermen that are already here purchasing entry tickets. The chamber board will review event strategy. Of most concern are opportunities lost while chamber staffs capacity is used up planning events. e, Despite the many challenges of the day, the Seward Chamber staff and MMRC pulled off another excellent event. Looking to the future, we see a definite need for a Race Director. The MMRC is planning a facilitated strategic planning session for the race. "'Kickoff party for the 64th Silver Salmon Derby is Friday, August 9th 5:00 — 8:00 pm Derby Booth Awards Ceremony Sunday August 18th 3:00 pm at the Breeze Lounge. This year's Derby is dedicated to Captain Monty & Florita Richardson & Migration from Chamber Master to Simple View CRM (member, customer & visitor platform) is underway — lots of bells & whistles, member training will begin in a couple months — fall! 3 1 'oel Krahin, Vancouver, B.C. photographer, returned for the Mt. Marathon Race and stayed for a week to shoot for us. Our library of great photos is growing! We've sent an inspiring collection to KPEDD for their new website. Seward will shine, as always. ,—Partnered with Gray Light Lodging/Sportfishing to bring "Local Knowledge"TV show to Seward �r-,Chamber staff is putting together a presentation for Council in anticipation of the budget cycle and marketing contract renewal. We would love to present to PACAB as well if you wish. r, City Manager Scott Meszaros will be our guest speaker at the next Chamber Luncheon on August 8th at the Breeze Inn Hotel. 4 Orson P.Smith PO Box 126,Seward,AK 99664 July 14,2019 Norm: Regis, Harbormaster City of Seward PO Box 167 Seward, AK 99664 Subject:Good impressions of Seward Harbor Dear Norm, I arrived home in Seward a week ago from a 6-week journey from Anacortes,Washington via the Inside Passage along the coast of British Columbia and southeast Alaska. I was travelling in a 50-year-old 27- foot sailboat, so the trip was made up of many short legs,often between harbors. My crew changed during the cruise between my two adult sons, my son-in-law, and a long-time friend and fellow UAA retiree.We all remarked along the way how good Seward Harbor looked after visiting so many other harbors as transient guests. I would like to point out some of the features our harbor has that were sometimes found lacking in other places we visited.These features mean a lot to tired guests arriving from the sea and are also important to long-term harbor users,. Floats of modern design • Stable with good traction • Plenty of solid cleats • Readily accessible power pedestals, • Readily accessible potable water spigots • Good lighting • Good signage(eg., "which one is C float?") • Fairways wide enough for passing traffic and to safely turn into a slip • Plenty of marginal floats (without finger-floats)for transients to use • Larger boats accommodated separately from small boats • Emergency equipment available and well-marked(fire, ladders... • Covered gangways with good traction and wide enough for people and carts • Sturdy,wide gangway piers • Clean,well-maintained fish cleaning stations • Good harbor office service • Harbor office replies right away to calls on phone or radio • Safety and security patrols • Competent and Polite staff in the office • Useful, practical information on the harbor web site • Boat services and amenities • Plenty of well-maintained public bathrooms • Well-maintained showers(with change available to use them) 5 o Launch ramps whose traffic is accommodated without much affect on other harbor users o Coast Guard presence (promotes good behavior of harbor users) • Free life-jackets on loan for kids • Boardwalk with safety railing along harbor margin • Well-arranged nearby parking lots and pedestrian pathways o Boater-oriented businesses along harbor margin and nearby ■ Restaurants ■ Coffee shops ■ Souvenir shops ■ Marine hardware and supplies(including fishing tackle and bait) ■ Marine services(engine repair,etc.) ■ Groceries and cruising supplies(ice, propane... ■ Fuel inside harbor(safe approach, plenty of secure space, prompt, safe service) ■ Wifi service ■ Good cell phone coverage i have visited Seward Harbor since the days of Foster Singleton(former Harbormaster)during 20+years with the Corps of Engineers and later during 17 years as a UAA engineering professor. I have always had the impression that Seward Harbor is among the best run harbors in Alaska, Now I am certain that Seward Harbor is the best in the State and among the best of any along the Pacific Northwest coast. I understand that the high standard set by the City of Seward is expensive to keep up.This level of harbor excellence will be an even tougher challenge with the dramatic downturn pending in State- funded public services across Alaska. I earnestly hope that quality of harbor infrastructure and service remains a priority for our community. Sincerely, Orson P.Smith, PE, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus, UAA College of Engineering City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes December 19,2018 Volume 3,Page 352 CALL TO ORDER The December 19, 2018 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 by Chair Terry PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Harbormaster Norm Regis led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Christy Terry presiding, and Carl Hughes, Laura Schneider, Lynda Paquette, Erin Lemas Comprising a quorum of the board; and Absent were: Bruce Jaffa Colby Lawrence (excused) Also Present: Norm Regis, Harbormaster Jeff Bridges, Interim City Manager Brennan Hickok, Assistant City Manager GeNeil Flaherty, Executive Liaison Suzi Towsley, Council I.,iaison CITIZEN'S COMMENTS, ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Tim Jagielski with JAG —Representatives from JAG were invited to come to the meeting and give an update on their operations. Tim said that while, December has been slow it has given them time to do maintenance and cleanup of the dry-dock yard and facilities. In January they have 2 dry-dockings contracted with 3 bids out for other jobs. Including the Spar from the Coast Guard. (Which at the end of the meeting they got the news that they will in fact have that job.) This will be close to a$2.5 million contract. The job will start towards the end of January and take about 60 days to complete. Terry stated that she has heard a lot of good comments regarding the improvements to the dry dock yard and thanked JAG for coming to the meeting, APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Schneider/Lemas) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Terry moved to have the November 7 meeting minutes taken off the consent agenda. Motion Passed Unanimous City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes December 19,2018 Volume 3, Page 353 SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Alaska Railroad Report—Christy Terry submitted a report but also mentioned that she will provide the year end numbers at the next meeting and that the Marathon Wrestling team will be practicing in the cruise ship terminal starting in January. She stated that even though there was some damage due to the earthquake on the Railbelt between Whittier and Seward, it has been fixed and the Seward facilities did not have any damage. She then said that one of the Vice Presidents of the Alaska Railroad talked to one of the executives from TOTE and let thern know that the port of Seward was open and will be willing to be their backup port in the event of another earthquake. Chamber of Commerce Report—Cindy Clock submitted her report electronically and Terry said that the Chamber will be closed until the beginning of January and that their Community Business Awards will be on January 25 h this year. Harbormaster Report—Norin Regis brought up that during the earthquake the harbor staff woke up 5 different residents that live at the harbor on their vessels as part of their "live aboard" emergency procedures and that the harbor did not have any damage either. The SMIC project is about 99.9% done. The crane and the north dock are finished, The fisherman's float is almost finished. The south harbor launch ramp project is not stalled, the concrete planks are being built in Anchorage at Anchorage Sand and Gravel. They will arrive in Seward as they are finished. Also, some last minute small design changes on the floats needed to be made and those are being built in Seattle. There was a vessel that sank in the harbor about a week ago and it is being prepared for removal. Terry asked about DEC and any concerns with the way the city is handling the sinking and Hickok responded that the process, which includes a written plan in the event of an emergency, slowed the response time but the city did the best it could do with the resources that it had. The rest is up to the contractor, Schneider asked when will we be able to start using the crane at the north dock and Regis said hopefully by the end of the month. Then she thanked him for the information packet regarding the harbor spill response plan and asked about the community spill response agreement in the information. It doesn't show Seward on the map which caused her to question if Seward has a spill response plan. Regis said that this was a copy he got offline and that we do have one. He also said that he will look into why Seward wasn't on the map. We have two spill containers behind the Coast Guard facility and we have boom located in different locations throughout the harbor, Administration Report—Assistant City Manager, Hickok presented the board with a lay down from the city's federal lobbyist, Brad Gillman. It has a lot of information in it but a few notable things are regarding Fisheries and Oceans and of course the infrastructure of the Coast Guard. With talk about Seward receiving a new Coast Guard Cutter. There has been talk that we are getting two, then one, then none because of the discussions going on about the border wall and funding. But Senator Sullivan assures us that we are in fact getting one. Terry asked if the Lowell Creek Tunnel was still on the list. 8 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes December 19,2018 Volume 3,Page 354 Hickok responded that the feasibility study is almost done but the Army Corps of Engineers is caught up because while doing the study it triggered a need for a different study with the existing dam. One study can't be completed Without the other and that won't be until March. This is study will be a tabletop exercise to simulate the tunnel or dam failure. Once completed then we will move forward with a design and engineering a long-term solution. AML Report—Schneider attended the ANIL (Alaska Municipal League) conference in November and brought back a lot of in-formation. This is a summary. *AHFC. (Alaska Housing Finance Corporation) • Improving Outcomes and Strategic Energy Management. • How municipalities and communities can save energy. • Benchmarking - knowing what your buildings are using and strategies to track and get a timeline to work towards improvements. *Her recommendation would be to bring back the Energy Fair and share this kind of information with the community. *Local Government Adaption to Climate Change Impacts. • Website - Climatechange.alaska.gov • Renewables and looking for alternative energy solutions. *Cruise Port Community Action * Adapting to larger vessels coming into the community. 0 Engagement in the community- Communities need to promote themselves to the cruise line companies for before and after cruise excursions in order for something to change. *Community Block Party - this was for the attendees to visit tables from other communities. Seward's table was right as you enter the room and though people would walk past the they would circle back around, sometimes more than once. We received several compliments and many said that if there was voting we would win, that we had the best table. She noticed that many of the communities have rebranded. The take away from this is that Seward would benefit from a Special Projects and Communications person in the City Manager's office to promote the city. *Sales Tax and the application of Online Sales - the state would create a body that would collect sales tax from online retailer's and they would push it out to the communities that participated. *Municipal Innovation - taking the stagnation out of local government. • Creating Culture Change • Grant funding possibilities • Promote the Human Perspective - engaging the community *Homeless and Housing • Locally we have The Homeless Connection in the Community, • Point-In-Time Count - If Seward had facilities and resources this would be a tool to use in order to understand the need in our community and get funding. • Seward would benefit from a shelter and many other resources available if we could get some more community involvement. Thank you for sending me and letting me share with you. Sewer and Water Utilities update provided by Doug Schoessler, Public Works Director. City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes December 19,2018 Volume,3, Page 355 Many have talked about extending the water and sewer utilities. This is costly and right now we just don't have any extra funds in our budget at this time. So how do we pay for extending and maintaining the water and sewer utilities? A few ways are taxes, metering, rate classification on billing or grants. It is time for a rate study, the last one was in 1993, Those do cost around $30,000.00 but they help with making decisions. If PACAB would be interested in showing, support to the city council, I think that will help. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE UNFINISHED BUSINESS -NONE NEW BUSINESS - Motion (Hughes/Paquette) Approval of the November 7, 2018 minutes. Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Paquette/Schneider) Joint Work Session with PACAB and the Planning and Zoning Commission to review and establish land uses and development requirements was set for January 22, 2019 at 6:00�pm. Motion Passed Unanimous Chair stated the content of the 2019 PACAB January verbal report to the City Council will contain and the board approved. The 2019 PACAB priorities were discussed and will be prepared for the approval at the next regular PACAB meeting. The January regular meeting was set for January 2, 2019 with the Topic to approve the priorities for 20�19. The Work Session will be the Joint Work Session with Planning and Zoning to discuss and approve the,Land Uses and Development Requirements. OTHER NEW BUSINESS The discussion about the 2019 PACAB calendar concluded to maintain the 2018 calendar through February and put it on the agenda for discussion then. 10 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes December 19,2018 Volume 3, Page 356 Board Comments. Lernas wished everyone Happy Holidays and mentioned that Catalyst Marine has their new water jet and it is working. Paquette said she was excited about the things that PACAB will be working on in the next year and Happy Holidays. Schneider also said Happy Holidays and thank you to everyone that came. Hughes wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Terry said is looking forward to being a board that gets a lot done in 2019. Regis also wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. CITIZEN COMMENTS Anthony Baclann said that he was impressed by the information the board member Schneider brought back from the AML meeting in November and that he was glad that she was able to go and he encouraged the board to continue to send someone every year. He suggested maybe having a grant writer for the city. He wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Suzi Towsley shared what the students brought to the council. She thanked the members of the board for their hard work and she looks forward to being the council liaison for the board. She echoed the appreciation for Schneider's report from AML. Also, Happy New Year and Merry Christmas, At the time of the gavel for adjournment, Tim Jagielski with JAG announced that they did get the contract to work on the Coast Guard vessel, SPAR. They stated there is a possibility that there will be approximately 40 families coming with it. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS Terry stated that is a good idea to continue to send a board member to AML every year. Thank you to Towsley for volunteering for being the council liaison. ADJOURNMENT - Meeting was adjourned at 1:45 pm GeNeil Flaherty Christeffal Terry Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) City qfSevvard, Alaska Port and Commerce A dvisory Board Minutes January 2, 2019 Volume 3, 357 CALL TO ORDER The January 2,2019 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Christy Terry. OPENING CEREMONY Erin Lemas led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Christy'ferry presiding, and Laura Schneider, Carl Hughes, Lynda Paquette, Erin Lemas Comprising a quorum of the board; and Absent were: Colby Lawrence Bruce Jaffa—excused Also, Present: Norm Regis, Harbormaster Jeff Bridges, Interim City Manager Brennan Hickok, Assistant City Manager GeNeil Flaherty, Executive Liaison S,uzi Towsley, Council Liaison CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING -None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Hughes/Paquette) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda December 19, 2018 minutes removed from agenda by Chair Terry. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Alaska Railroad Report—Report given electronically Chamber of Commerce Report—None due to annual 2-week closure. Harbormaster Report---Report given electronically, Regis stated that 60%of the sunken boat has been removed and work is still progressing. Administration Report—Hickok gave brief report on the Heat Loop Project. He mentioned talking 12 Chy^ojSeward, Alaska Port and Conun erce A dvisory Board Minutes January 2, 2019 Volume 3, 358 to Andy Baker with Your Clean Energy and stated that he is excited about moving forward with this project. Although the quote was high from Your Clean Energy Hickok encouraged PACAB to continue supporting this company because of the time and effort they have put in. Administration is working with the City Attorney in regards to the cruise ship head tax spending in relation to the city shuttle. Paquette asked about the sales tax and zip code issues and how it will be implemented. Hickok stated that administration will be working on this subject and bring updates to future meetings. Terry stated that she could provide numbers,regarding head tax and shuttle issue. Bridges stated that a letter of support from the cruise lines would be beneficial. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None NEW BUSINESS 8B-Approve Resolution 2019-001 Motion (Paquette/Schneider) Resolution 2019-001 —A Resolution of The Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) Recommending Council Approval of PACAB, Priorities from February 2019 To February 2020 Motion (Schneider/Paquette) Motion to amend third bullet to read "Work to support new and existing industries in Seward including the Community Development Quota (CDQ) fleets, oil and gas related industries, transportation, vessel maintenance and repair facilities, and commercial fishing" Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Motion (Hughes/Paquette) Motion to amend sixth bullet in resolution to read "Continue exploration of energy alternatives,sponsor Energy Fair and other community education, develop a Seward Renewable Energy Plan, and review Title 15 including processes and procedures for alternative energy connection to, city infrastructure" Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Motion (Hughes/Lemas) Motion to add the words sport and industry to the third bullet in the resolution to read "Work to support new and existing industries in Seward including the 13 City of Seward, Alaska Port and I ommerce Advisory Board Minutes Jamian,2, 2019 Volume 3, 359 Community Development Quota (CDQ) fleets, oil and gas related industries, transportation, vessel maintenance and repair facilities, and commercial/sport fishing industry" Motion Passed Unanimous 8B- approve Resolution 2019-001 with amendments Motion Passed Unanimous 8C-approve Resolution 2019-002 Motion (Schneider/Paquette) Resolution 2019-002—A Resolution of The Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) Recommending Council Authorize and Proceed with A Water and Sewer Rate Study Administration requested to add the word comprehensive to both the title and section one. Motion (Terry/Schneider) - To amend Resolution 2019-002 to include the word "comprehensive" to the title and section one Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Schneider/Lemas) Amend seventh WHEREAS to read "prior to implementation the public should have at least one opportunity to comment on the recommended rates including the level of rate increases, impact on individual and groups of customers, and questions in regards to the methodology; and" Motion Passed Unanimous Motion (Hughes/Schneider) Motion to approve Annual Review updates to the Seward Marine Industrial Development Plan. Motion Passed Unanimous 14 City of'Seward,Alaska Pori:and Cominerce Advisory Board Minutes Januaiy 2, 2019 Volume 3, 3,60 CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Require4� Discussion for the PACAB Annual Report to Council and 2019 calendar BOARD COMMENTS Paquette reminded everyone that the Seward Civic Engagement will be on January 10,2019 will be in the library upstairs conference room at 6:00pm. Schneider Happy New Year Hughes Hope everyone had a good Christmas and Happy New Year and he is ready to get down to business. Lernas Happy New Year Terry Happy New Year and looking forward to 2019 and thanked the board for their,time on the board CITIZENS' COMMENTS Councitmember,Suzi T'owsley apologized for missing the bulk of meeting and thanked Paquette for streaming the meetings so she able to go back and listen. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENT - None ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1.00 p.m. GeNeil Flaherty Christeffal Terry Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) 15 City oj"Seivard,Alaska Port and Commerce A dviso)j,Board Minutes Februaa 6, 2019 Volume 3, 361 CALL TO ORDER The:February 6,2019 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:016 p.m. by Chair Christy Terry. OPENING CEREMONY Harbormaster Norm Regis led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: ChnstyTerry presiding, and Laura Schneider Carl Hughes, Lynda Paquette Erin Lemas Colby Lawrence Bruce Jaffa Comprising a quorum of the board; and Absent— Also, Present: Jeff Bridges, Interim City Manager Brennan Hickok,Assistant City Manager Norm Regis, Harbor Master GeNeil Flaherty, Executive Liaison SuziTowsley, Council Liaison CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT' EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING -None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Lawrence/Lemas) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Terry asked to have under New Business, item A, to have the minutes removed from the agenda. Then suggested that to move under the Informational Items, Reports and Presentations, item B to under New Business for action,this will make item F and then item C also under New Business for the same reason which will make this item G. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Blue Pipeline—Justin Sternberg, Seward Blue Pipeline Manager Sternberg provided a power point for his presentation. (This will be added to the minutes for legislative history.) His presentation introduced that the purpose of BPI (Blue Pipeline Business Incubator)is to cultivate and grow scalable,innovative ocean related businesses in Alaska.The goal of BPI is to increase the capacity and resiliency of the Alaskan economy specifically in coastal communities. BPI is designed to build greater market share, increased revenues, expanded workforce,and export potential of marine-based companies.The graduating entrepreneurs will have 16 City ofSeward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes FebruErZ 6, 2019 Volume 3, 362 the skills, knowledge and networks to meet their growth and sales goals and to build successful, sustainable and scalable ventures. Alaska Railroad Report—Christy Terry did not provide an electronic or written report but she spoke about a few things. She said the rail road partnered with the city and paid to remove the excess gravel from the Lowell Creek ourfall and distribute it onto the rail road property. Also, the Aurora Ferry just came into port today and will be going over to JAG for some work to be done tomorrow. The rail road leadership team went to Miami to talk about the passenger dock with the cruise lines and that went extremely well. The Safety Ball will be held at the terminal and tickets are on sale now and the proceeds go to scholarships. Last, we have done almost $1 million almost $2 million in repairs to our pilings for our cruise ship dock and those will be complete the end of this week. So,the,cruise ships will have a dock to come into this season. Jaffa asked if the rail road was still on schedule for their proposed improvements. Terry said that they are working on funding right now and possibly design in 2019 and design and permitting into 2020-2021 then demo and construction in 2022-2023. Chamber of Commerce Report — Cindy Clock, in addition to the written report said that the Chamber is excited for the Blue Pipeline and congratulated Justin. Since this report was written another member joined the Chamber,Alaska Fisherman Seafood Direct. Our destination guides are here and can be picked up at the Chamber. Harbormaster Report—Norm Regis in addition to his written report he said that hopefully after this week's inspections the dock will be open on Friday. Administration Report—Brennan Hickok said that the hydro project with Andy Baker is almost complete and ajoint work session with council and PACAB will be scheduled to go over the results. Also, the city has received Andy Baker's proposal for the heat loop design and engineering and that is tentatively going before council at the February 25"meeting. He and Jeff Bridges,the interim city manager, went to Anchorage last week and met with some people from Enstar, a natural gas company. He said that they are interested in coming to Seward. They also met with DOT and FAA to talk about the runway at the airport. They will be going to Washington D.C. soon and they intend to discuss the needs for the longer runway. An RFP for on call engineering services has been submitted. UNFINISHED BUSINESS —None NEW BUSINESS Motion (Jaffa[Paquette) Postpone approval of the December 19, 2018 and January 2,2019 Minutes until the next meeting Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Discussion about Commercial Fishing Trawler Fleet impact to Seward was concluded that a separate meeting will be conducted to evaluate how PACAB can take action on supporting the local fisheries 17 City,ol'Seward, Alaska Pott aml Commerce Advismy Board Minutes February 6, 2019 Volume 3, 363 and reducing the amount of by catch that the Trawl fishing industry is allowed. Motion (Schneider/Hughes) Set Work Session February 20,2019 Topic as PACAB Priority Calendar 2,019 Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Discussion concluded that follow up direction from the Joint Work Session with Planning and Zoning Commission held on January 22, 2019 will be to conduct several more meetings as things progress. Discussion from the January 7, 2019 Anchorage Chamber of Commerce meeting about the Anchorage Climate Action Plan. Schneider reported that the people that put this together were excited that Seward was interested in participating in the same type of program. Terry added that at the February 20th work session to discuss this further. Terry provided a proclamation for the US Coast Guard Mustang showing support for their presence here in Seward. Motion (Jaffa/Paquette) Motion to have Chair Terry sign it and have it presented to the US Coast Guard crew. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Terry provided a Certificate of Welcome for the US Coast Guard SPAR to welcome them and thank them for supporting Seward. Motion (Jaffa/Lawrence) Motion to have Chair Terry sign it and have it presented to the US Coast Guard crew. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (Alo Action Required) A brief review of the Resolution 2019-001 -PACAB Priorities and the PA(,,AB calendar that were included in the packet will be thoroughly worked on at the February 20th work session. BOARD COMMENTS Vice Chair Jaffa - Thank you to everyone for attending, Thank, you to those who have presented and it was nice to see and work with a full board, Lawrence - I apologize for missing a few meetings, due family matters, but I'm glad to be back in Seward. 18 City qJ'Seward,Alaska Pori and Coinmerce Advismy Board Minutes FebryaLy 6, 20J9 T"ohinte 3, 364 Paquette-Thank you to everyone who had presentations today and it was nice to sit on a full board for the first time. A few thoughts about the Anchorage Climate Action Plan meeting that I also attended. Thank you to Schneider for taking notes and writing it all up. It was stated over and over about energy efficiency. She said that she sat next to a gentleman that drives an electric car and he can't come to Seward because there aren't any charging stations. He said that Tesla gives them away to municipalities that are willing to put them in. Also,the Seward Civic Engagement will be held at Apollo's this Thursday in the backroom, Schneider-Thank you to Justin for coming and doing a presentation. Thank,you to Chair"Terry for being so thoughtful for doing the certificates for the US Coast Guard. I talked with the city clerk and she said that PACAB is sort of the economic development arm for the city. The city council is having a work session next Monday night at 5.30 to go over the budget and the city clerk is going to be asking council for funds to go towards a website and brand redesign and anyone who would like o go to show support would be great. Chair Terry - It is great having everyone here and I appreciate everyone's work adding to the agenda. This board of all the boards is a working board, So, the more we can bring forward to the grassroots and move to the top would be great. Thank you to Schneider and Paquette for attending that meeting with councilmember Towsley and also congratulations on your Chamber awards those are well deserved. Thank you to administration for your support. The SeaLife Center Gala has a few more seats open now and last thank you to councilmember Towsley for attending our meetings. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Anthony Baclaan - We always get thanked for being here but thank you for all the work you get done. It is much appreciated by the community. I spoke to the food vendor that was across the bay and I do agree with you in way. A lot of people that are on their lunchbreak do have to go into town for something they need. So,a small convenience store would be helpful. I am glad we are working on a climate action plan and I'm looking forward to get involved as a citizen. Thank you again for your time and congratulations to Lynda and Laura. Councilmember Suzi Towsley- I think this was a great meeting with a full board. Thank you for the Blue Pipeline presentation and I look forward to working with the board. Congratulations to board member Schneider and Paquette on your awards at a lovely Chamber event as always. I'm excited to hear from Mr.Baker and his findings at Lowell Canyon. I fully support any action that we can take and that council can take to help protect our local fishery resources by addressing the impact of trawling bycatch.To help develop healthy byeatch management policies. Thank you to Jen Leahy for your information. Thank you for everything and for having me. Justin Sternberg-In a previous job position,I worked with a company in Anchorage that managed the LED streetligliting retrofit and that was the first one in the world of any scale that became a model that got replicated elsewhere, That team of people are based in Alaska and there is a lighting firm out of Boulder, Colorado that we worked with that has since done the Empire State Building and they had originally done the Pentagon and White House, so they're world class. But they are always looking for a small-scale city where they can implement the next level designs. Particularly around smart street lighting. Street lighting would be a fantastic way for the city to,save money and if we implemented a smart street lighting system where we could dim the street lights at night,that hasn't really been done. It's kind of still being worked out but the technology is available and I believe the lighting design firm would love to work with us. So, something like that would be a relatively easy way for us to gain major savings. Save the city a bunch of money, and it would be 19 City QfSeward, Alaska Port and Connnerce Advisory,Board Minutes February 6, 2079 Volume 3, 365 something we could tout as a significant initiative, showing our development of a climate action plan. I'd be happy to resources to you, Thank you. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENT - None ADJOURNMENT Jeff Bridges-I actually did what Justin just talked about in my last job, I designed alighting system in our historic district that you could turn up the light or turn down the light during public events. They should be installing it this year. There's a pin controller that you put in the LED light that you can control by computer. Ijust thought of the idea,the engineers have to figure out the technology. It's a great thing to do. You don't want to turn them off at night because of security reasons but you don't need a Walmart parking lot at 2 am either. Harbormaster Regis - Our entire harbor is all LED lighting and we got rid of the really expensive bulbs and we have started saving money. About dimming the lights,on D-float the lights dim down and as you walk up it senses you and lights up. I am actually kind of excited about Enstar wanting to come down here. Regarding giving money (as a donation) to the coast guard, they can't accept it. But we can have dinners and other things like that for them. Vice Chair Jaffa-The United States has reduced its energy consumption 24%over the last 8 years. Great deal of that is the use of LED lights, energy efficiency, conversion to different types of fuel, improved generating facilities. That is an ongoing effort. The general population needs to support it. I hate the idea that we have street lights. I have headlights. The lights on the highway are an interference to me. I can see for safety reasons downtown. Justin Sternberg- To what Bruce was saying,when we were doing studies,we actually found that we could dim the lights by 75% and get better visibility on the roads because everything is completely over lit. As you move to LED, which the majority is white light, it improves our color contrast. Which is how we actually see at night. We could do some innovative things here and save a significant amount of money. The other thing is that I think we have an opportunity to really promote and market our dark sky here. When it's clear we have incredible,sky viewing. That could be another thing if we wanted to become a dark sky certified city and that could play well into our tourism marketing. The meeting was adjourned at 1:�46 p,i-n. GeNeil Flaherty Christeffal Terry Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) 20 City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Alarch 6, 2'0 19 Volume 3, 366 CALL TO ORDER The March 6,2019 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 1:00 pm. by Chair Christy Terry, OPENING CEREMONY Board member Erin Lemas led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Christy Terry presiding, and Laura Schneider Carl llughes Lynda Paquette Erin Lemas Comprising a quorum of the boards and Attended telephonically - Bruce Jaffa Absent— Colby Lawrence excused Also, Present: Jeff Bridges, Interim City Manager Brennan Hickok, Assistant City Manager Norm Regis, Harbor Master GeNeil Flaherty, Executive Liaison Suzi Towsley, Council Liaison CITIZENS" COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING -None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Hu ghes/Sch n cider) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Terry removed items 7a"Approval of the December 19,2018 and the January 2,2019 minutes", 8a "Approval of the February 6, 2019 minutes" from the agenda. Terry removed item 8b "Resolution 2019-003 "urging the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council to implement further reductions in Halibut and Chinook Salmon Bycatch in the Gulf of Alaska Groundlish Trawl Fisheries" from the agenda and stated that more work needed to be done. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Alaska Railroad Report—Report given electronically Chamber of Commerce Report — Report given electronically and Chamber director Clock mentioned that the chamber is excited about the new group health plan for all chamber members. She also asked that PACAB continue to endorse the Chamber as the marketing arm of the City and 21 04,qfSeward, Alaska Port and Commerce A dvisor -�Y y Board Minutc March 6, 2019 Volione 3, 367 allow them to continue receiving the 2% bed tax paid by visitors. Harbormaster Report—Report given electronically and Harbormaster Regis stated that they had met with the Coast Guard in Juneau and they will be coming to Seward in early April. This will be to looking at what they will need to do for their upcoming project. Administration Report—Assistant City Manager Hickok stated the Army Corps of Engineers Silver Jackets would be conducting a tabletop exercise to prepare for a possible emergency in the event of a failure of the Lowell Creek diversion tunnel. At the conclusion of the exercise then the city will develop a similar exercise for the community in the event of an earthquake or Tsunami. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A - Approve December 19, 2018 and January 2, 2019 Minutes. Terry asked that this itern be removed from agenda. NEW BUSINESS 8A - Approve February 6, 2019 Minutes. Terry asked that this itern be removed from agenda. 8B - Resolution 2019-003, urging the North Pacific Fisheries Management Council to implement further reductions in Halibut and Chinook Salmon Byeatch in the Gulf of'Alaska Groundfish Trawl Fisheries. Terry asked that this item be removed from agenda and stated that more work needed to be done. 8C - Discuss taking action regarding concerns with the current improvement plan with the Seward Airport. Motion (Schneider/Paquette) Draft a letter to council supporting Option 1.1 with backup in the letter for the airport improvement plan. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent 8D - Discuss support for Air to Air Heat Pumps in the Community. There was discussion and the conclusion is to look into this later. 8E -Discuss development of a Climate Action Plan. Motion (Terry/Paquette) Create a special Ad Hoc study committee regarding Climate Action Plan to include board members: Schneider, Paquette, Jaffa, and Terry. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent 8F-Discuss options regarding telephonic attendance for,meetings and any applicable updates 22 City,qfSeward, Alaska Port and Commerce advisory Board Minutes March 6, 2019 Volume 3, 368 from Council Rules of Procedures as approved by Council on February 25,2019 during their regular meeting. 8G-Set March Work Session-Joint with Council re: Heat Loop Project; or other Alternative Energy Topic or other topic with just the board. Motion (Paquette/Schneider) Have a special meeting on the 20'of March To sign off on a letter of support for alternative 1.1 of the airport improvement plan. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent 8H - Update from Administration regarding USCG Fast Response Cutter infrastructure allocation and development plans. Regis discussed that he has met with them and they went over what area we have to offer, what their needs are and after looking at maps they decided to come back to talk after reviewing the inforrnation and start making plans from there, CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (/Vo Action Requirecl) None BOARD COMMENTS Paquette—thank you to Andy Baker for his presentation and for everyone that came Schneider—thank you to everyone that came Hughes — stated that he was actually excited about Andy Baker's project and thinks that it is a win/win for everyone involved. We have a lot of work ahead of us. Lemas — thank you to everyone who came also and wanted to let everyone know that Catalyst Marine would be doing a presentation on their new water jet at the next Chamber lunch. Terry—at the next meeting agenda she would like to have a discussion of the Lowell Canyon llydro Project and come up with a recommendation for council. Also discuss and recommend support for the charriber being the marketing arm for the city. She stated that it is important to get back to the North Pacific Fishing council coming up later this year. She wanted everyone to be aware of the passing of Mayor Willard Dunham and that his memorial will be at the SeaLife Center this Saturday at 3:00pm and catered by students from AVTEC which are just 2 of the many projects that he helped push forward in the community. CITIZENS' COMMENTS Tony Baclaan just wanted to say really quick he felt that the work session was really rushed and judging by all the citizens that came I think we should have another opportunity to ask questions of Andy Baker or another public forum or something like that because I think there would have been a lot more questions. Thank you. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENT - None 23 City qf'Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Ach,isory Board Alin utes Allarch 6, 2019 Volume 3, 369 Terry—in response to Tony---she agreed and said"I knew we were coming up on a hard deadline for this meeting so we will see what we can do about that, thank you for that comment," ADJOURNMENT -The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 p.m. GeNeil Flaherty Christeffal Terry Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) 24 City ofSeward, Alaska Port and Commerce Adviso, y Board Minutes April 2, 2019 Volume 3, 370 CALL TO ORDER The April 3, 2019 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Christy Terry. OPENING CEREMONY Acting City Manager, Regis led the pledge of allegiance to the flag, ROLL CALL There were present: Christy Terry presiding, and Laura Schneider Carl Hughes Lynda Paquette Erin Lemas Bruce Jaffa Comprising a quorum of the board; and Absent- Colby Lawrence excused Also, Present: Brennan Hickok, Assistant City Manager Norm Regis, Acting City Manager& Harbor Master GeNeil Flaherty, Executive Liaison Suzi Towsley, Council Liaison CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING -None APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Jaffa/Paquette) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous Consent Terry suggested to add to the Special Orders, Presentations and Reports, A. Phil Kaluza and his presentation on Air to Air Heat Pumps and to remove the minutes off the consent agenda. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Phil Kaluza-Air Source Heat Pumps(Mini-Splits)-Kaluza provided a power point presentation and a handout that is included in the packet. (This will be added to the minutes for legislative history.) Think of a mini-split as a super-efficient electric space heater. The heat pump technology today is much better than 20 years ago. A new Alaska heat pump calculator is available at heatpump.cf Alaska Railroad Report - Report given electronically and she added that users from the Port of Anchorage are inquiring about what Seward can provide. And that things are progressing for the freight dock extension as well as for the Railroad as a whole. 25 City oJ'Seward, Alaska Port(Md Commerce Advisory Board Minutes April 2, 2019 Volume 3, 371 Chamber of Commerce Report- Report given electronically and Chamber director Clock added that May 19" there will be a FAM (familiarize) event at the SeaLife center. Harbormaster Report-Report given electronically and Harbormaster Regis updated that JAG has remained busy with clean up and jobs coming in. They have maintained their contract and have even surpassed expectations. Administration Report-Assistant City Manager Hickok said that when he was in JuneaLL with the Harbormaster, they gave a presentation to the Transportation Committee and it was well received. The showcased Seward, it's history, where we are now and where we are planning on going in the future. Also, he stated that the FAA has agreed to have a public hearing regarding the Seward airport. Updates as to when will be posted as soon as they come in. He announced that on April 19'h there will be a community wide emergency preparedness drill. Everyone is encouraged to participate either by enacting what You Would do in the event of an emergency but mostly in the survey following the drill. This opened up discussion regarding what we can do better in an emergency as a community. He then asked Jackie Wilde to speak about the last Planning and Zoning meeting. She announced that 3 new CUPS (Conditional Use Permit) were approved, They will begin working on lodging and their portion of title 15 at their next work session April 16 at 6pm in the Annex building. CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING - None UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A - Approval or the December 19, 2018 Minutes Not available for review. 713- Approval of the January 2,2019 Minutes Motion (Lemas/Jaffa) Motion Passed Unanimous Consent NEW BUSINESS 8A- Approval of the February 6 and March 6, 2019 Minutes Not available for review. 8B - Recommendation to Council regarding Lowell Creek Hydro Project Concept Design. Motion (Terry/Jaffa) Postpone to the May V regular meeting. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent 8C ,- Discuss Continue exploration of energy alternative, sponsor energy fair and/or other continuing community education, develop a Seward Renewable Energy Plan,review Title 14 Chapter 15 including process and procedures for alternative energy connection to city infrastructure. 8D - Discuss and set April 17'h Work Session. Potential topics including but not limited to Housing (Utilities), Climate Action Plan or Alternative Energy item. 26 City ofSeward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes April 2, 2019 Volume 3, 372 Motion (Terry/Paquette) April 17'h Work Session topic - Energy items: Energy Fair,, Seward Heat Pumps and Interconnection Policies for the City. Motion Passed Unanimous Consent 8E-Update from Climate Action Ad Hoe Committee Meeting. Next meeting will be April 10th at noon and May 8' at noon. Both at Rez Art coffeehouse. This Thursday at Apollo's at 6pm to discuss the Climate Action Plan guide and what it is. CORRESPONDENCE, INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required) BOARD COMMENTS Hughes—I think, this was a pretty good meeting. I may not be able to attend the May meetings; I am bringing a new boat up. Schneider—I also will not be able to attend the first meeting in May. I will be teaching a class in Cordova. On April 29,h I will be teaching a free class for commercial fishermen at AVTEC from Barn-6pm. It's the 10-hour required drill conductor class from Alaska Marine Safety Education Association. Paquette—Thank you to everyone that came and thank you to Phil for the presentation. I'm real anxious for the city to get their code squared away so that people can be using alternative energy. I am very excited about our opportunity to visit the airport. Lemas —Thank you to everyone who came Jaffa -It's good news that we have an opportunity for the airport and I thank the administration for your Participation and the way we got the information and I appreciate that as well. It came to us at a full board meeting and that was nice. I think this is going to be a long arduous process that we're going to enter into,to accomplish what we want,but I believe that if we do our thing and we get our ducks in a row we can get what we need and what we want. I'm enthusiastic for our new city manager and thank you Norm. I am concerned,the Kenai Peninsula Borough is in serious financial trouble. I think we need to maintain as much independence both financial as well as political. I am slightly concerned with the utilities with too much merging. We need to be careful with that but continue to explore them. As a citizen we need to participate as a local government we need to be active. Terry—The city presentation in Juneau was very well done and if you go back and watch Gavel to Gavel,they really explained and showed the state that they utilized those funds wisely at SMIC and the development that happened over there. These guys were truly the A-Team in Juneau and Seward should be proud of the representation. That goes a long way because goes to ask for funds for a different project those folks remember you followed through and that was done responsibly with state funds. Thank you, guys. Thank you,Phil, for your presentation. Thank you to the planner for coming. I will also be gone for the first meeting in May as well so I think we should turn the second meeting in May into our Regular meeting. 27 04,of Seward, Alaska Port wid Commerce Advisory Board Minutes April 2, 2019 Vohane 3, 373 CITIZENS' COMMENTS, - None BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENT - Regis asked John Foutz,the Electric Department Director to show up to answer the question: Is the flow study moving forward or do we need to make recommendations for that, with regards specifically to the Lowell Creek Hydro project? He replied, we did submit for the water rights to DNR and the expectation of one of those requirements is to do a flow study. At this moment we are not required to do a flow study,however, in talking with the Public Works Director,Schoclesser,it sounds like the Army Corps of Engineers, in conjunction with some other agencies,are already going to be doing a flo", study. So, we are trying to coordinate with them to see about getting a hold of their data and using that as the flow study for DNR. Jaffa confirmed that there is no action required from the board at this time. Foutz added that as soon as they have more information, he intends to bring it to the PACAB. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 2:13 p.m. GeNeil Flaherty Christeffal Terry Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) 28 City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes May 15, 2019 Volume 3, 374 CALL TO ORDER The May 15,2019 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was called to order at 12:01 p.m. by Chair Christy Terry. OPENING CEREMONY Harbormaster Regis led the pledge of allegiance to the flag, ROLL CALL There were present: Christy Terry presiding, and Bruce Jaffa Laura Schneider Lynda Paquette Erin Lemas Comprising a quorum of the board; and Absent—Carl Hughes excused Colby Lawrence excused Also, Present: Scott Meszaro,s, City Manager Norm Regis, Harbor Master GeNeil Flaherty, Executive Liaison Suzy Towsley, Council Liaison CITIZENS' COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Ester Porter with the Coast Guard, Marine Industry Training for Port Security and Safety. She stated that she is out of the Anchorage Sector and she is here working with the railroad and the cruise ship terminal but she is available to the city regarding safety and security. Tier job is to see how Seward is doing and what if anything needs to be done to improve the port's safety and security. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Paquette/Schneider) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous SPECIAL (ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Alaska Railroad Report—Christy Terry submitted electronically, no additional information. Chamber of Commerce Report—Cindy Clock submitted electronically Harbormaster Report—Norm Regis submitted electronically but added that he asked the fire chief to come in case there were any building code questions based on our agenda. He answered questions regarding the launch ramp progress and about the upcoming Seward Mermaid Festival. 29 City ofSeward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisor),Board Minutes Ala 15, 2019 Volume 3, 3 75 Administration Report — Scott Meszaros stated he was available to meet with anyone who is interested, please schedule an appointment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 7A -Approve December 19, 2018, January 2, 2019, February 6,2019, March 6, 2019 and April 3,,2019 minutes. Terry suggested that the approval of the minutes to be at a meeting in July. NEW BUSINESS 8,A-Proclamation in support of Spring Creek Correctional Center Maximum Security Prison. Motion (Jaffa/Paquette) Motion Passed Unanimous Consent 8B - Review and discuss progress toward Alternative Power Source Interconnect Code Revision Information-A Resolution of the Port And Commerce Advisory Board of the City Of Seward, Alaska, Providing A Recommendation To Council To Update Portions Of SCC 14.15.4 Interconnection With Customer-Owned Alternative Power Source Generation Equipment Motion (Terry/Paquette) Approve Resolution 2019-003 Motion To Amend (Terry/Jaffa) Amend Resolution 2019-003 by striking"at the next possible Council Meeting"to"before the end of October 2019."' Motion To, Amend Passed Yes: Jaffa, Lemas, Terry No: Paquette, Schneider Main Motion Passed Unanimous Consent 8C - Discuss and make recommendation to Council re: possible rebate credit for Air to Air Heat Pump install Motion (Terry/Lemas) The Port And Commerce Advisory Board recommends to councilapproving utility rebates for heat pump installs at 50150 or $1,700.00. Motion passed Unanimous Consent 30 City ref Sward,, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Minutes Lf a�v 15, 2019 Volume 3, 3 76 8D - Review and discuss current status of Seward Airport Improvement Plan - Regis said the DOT and FAA are to hold a meeting but the date has not been set as of yet. Jaffa said he felt that the federal government would have more pull than the local government. The City of Seward not only needs this, it deserves it. He concluded that the fight for the airport is worthy. 8E - Review and make a determination regarding PACAB Hosting Seward Energy Fair in 2019 -to be discussed further at the regular meeting in September. 8F-Update from Climate Action Plan Ad Hoc Committee meeting-Terry said that the public is welcome and we had a member from Sustainable Seward come and we have started developing a stakeholders list. Met with the city clerk about putting our information on the city's website. Also spoke to the library about putting a display in the lobby and the director said she is currently booked for the summer. A request to the administration regarding possibly doing a display in City Hall. Schneider stated that she too had talked to the clerk about a specific climate action plan link on the city website. Paquette is working on a flyer to send out to the public explaining what a climate action plan is. The next meeting was set for June 12'1' at noon at Rez Art, 8G -Set next Regular Meeting to include summer hiatus-The next regular will be July 24"'then the next will be September 4"'. Motion (Terry/Schneider) Motion Passed Unanimous Consent CORRESPONDENCE,INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required) BOARD COMMENTS Paquette Thank you to everyone that came. Schneider also said thank you to all that came and added that she is very excited that two Seward businesses are nominated for the Top'Ten Best in an online competition. Jaffa Thanks for coming and welcome to the new city manager. He said that he is very appreciative to be on a board that helps the community. Terry thanked Phil for being a tireless advocate for alternative energy and for all of the data that we can follow up with. Welcome to Ester Porter for being here and she has been invaluable to us. Thank you to council member Tows,ley for attending to our meetings and welcome to our new city manager, we are glad to have you. She suggested that board members pay attention to school board cuts in our area because of the impact to our community, CITIZENS' COMMENTS Phil Kaluza excited that PACAB is looking at alternative energy and is very encouraged. Ester Porter said that she knows that there are some grants available for airport improvements. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZENS' COMMENTS NONE 31 City of Sew Alaska Port and Commerce A dvisoiy Board Minutes A14(y 15, 2019 Volume 3, 377 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1:20 p.m. GeNeil Flaherty Christeffal Terry Executive Liaison Chair (City Seal) 3,2 Notice of Public Hearing for the Seward Airport Improvements Project Draft Environmental Assessment and Proposed Action Seward, Alaska Seward Airport Improvements Project No. Z548570000 Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities(DOT&PF)—Central Region Aviation Design Section U.S. Department of Transportation-Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)—Alaskan Region The DOT&PF, in,association with the FAA, is proposing to improve the airport in Seward, Alaska through the Seward Airport Improvements Project, In accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and Council of Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations,the DOMPF drafted an Environmental Assessment(EA)for the project.The DOT&PF documented its Proposed Action to close Runway 13-31 and upgrade Runway 16-34 by relocating/reconstructing it, raising it above the 100-year flood level, and extending it to 3,300 f I eet long in the Draft EA.The project website can be found at:www.clot.state.ak.use L crdsewardairp _ ort. The Draft EA was published for public review in November 2018.The proposed Draft EA and Proposed Action therein remain available for public review and comment at the following electronic and physical locations. The Draft EA can be reviewed at: hti, : www.dot.state,ak.us cre sewardair ort1clocuments.shtmi, Hard copies can be found at: Seward Community Library& Museum located at 239 6th Avenue,Seward DOT&PF Central Region Office located at 4111 Aviation Avenue,Anchorage A public hearing will be held regarding public comments on the Draft EA and Proposed Action.The hearing's purpose is to address the proposed actions, potential economic,social, and environmental impacts, and the project's consistency with the goals and objectives of the affected area's land use or planning strategy,This comment period is open until August 25,2019. During this timeframe,the DOT&PF will accept comments on the Draft EA and Proposed Action.Comments can be submitted as described below or via testimony at the Public Hearing. Public Hearing Date:Thursday,August 15, 2019 Time:5:00—7:30 PM Location: K.M.Rae Marine Education Building, 125 Third Avenue,Seward, Alaska In part this proposed project will comply with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act; Executive Orders: 11990(Wetlands Protection), 11988 (Floodplai'n Protection), 12898 (Environmental Justice), 11593 (Historic Preservation), 13084(Consultation and coordination with Indian Tribal Governments),the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act, and U.S. DOT Act Section 4(f), 33 Written comments.submit comments to Brian Elhott, Environmental Manager, DOT&PF, Pre |mo|nary Design& Environmental, P.O. Box 1969OO,Anchorage,AK99519-69QV. NOTE: comments submitted via the USPSmust be postmarked no later than midnight August25,2019. E-moil:submit comments to Brian.Ell ot @a|asha^gox NOTE:comments submitted electronically must be electronically received no later than midnight August 25,2819. Please incyude"Seward Airport Improvements comment" in the subject line. Commenters may use any single method or any combination of the above methods to comment. The DOT&PF operates federal programs without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status,ord�sabOity. Full Title V| Nondiscrimination Policy: dct.a|aska.Qov/twiutmtement.shTmiTo file ocomplaint, go to: The DOT&PF complies with Title 11 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need auxHiary aids,se,rvices,and'/or special mociffications to participate in Ms project should contact Barbara Beaton, P.E, Project Manager, at268-OG17 to make necessary arrangements. Individuals with a hearing impairment can contact Relay Alaska at 711 or 800-770-8973 for assistance. PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD MEMORANDUM Meeting Date: July 24, 2019 To: Port and Commerce Advisory Board From: Christy Terry, Board Chair, Climate Action Ad Hoe Committee Member Agenda Item: Discuss and schedule a Stakeholder Community Meeting to move forward with work on the Seward Climate Action Plan. BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: City Council approved a 2019-2020 Port and Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB,) priority to create a Seward Climate Action Plan. Following Council approval, PACAB created an Ad Hoc Sub Committee to move development of the plan forward. During the last publically noticed meeting, the committee recognized the process is at the point to involve the community in a large public meeting. 01�jectives of the public meeting include., • Introduce the concept and educate the community about Climate Action Plans. • Identify stakeholders' involvement with the process. The Board respectfully requests Administrative assistance to schedule and organize a Corninunity Meeting on behalf of the Board. Items to discuss during this PACAB meeting regarding the community meeting include potential dates, venue, invitees and meeting format. The Ad Hoc Committee developed a list of potential stakeholders for the: Administration to specifically invite to the meeting. The list of groups to invite to the meeting is suggested by the committee as follows: City Administration, Planning and Zoning Commission and Council,-, Kenai Peninsula Borough Administration and Assembly Members; United State Coast Guard; US Forest Service; National Park Service; Qutekcak Native Tribe; Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium; Shellfish Hatchery; Alaska SeaLife Center; Blue Pipeline; Chamber Staff, Board and Business; AVTEC; Spring Creek Correctional Facility; UAF and the Seward Marine Center; Pass and Lowell Point Community Councils and Fire Departments; Seward Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board Members and Administrative support; Alaska Waste; Resurrection Bay Conservation Alliance; Sustainable Seward; and widely advertise so that all interested public attends. 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Todd Neely, MPE-President„ Neely Port Advisors; Brennan Hickok, MPE-Assistant City Manager, and Matthew Chase, MPE-Deputy Harbormaster, City of Seward Alaska; Tim Griffin, MPE-Terminal Project Manager, Massachusetts Clean. Energy Center, Port of New Bedford, South Terminal; Tom Visee, MPM-Freight Planner, HDR; Romulo Garza, MP,M- Assistant Vice President, New`Fork City Economic Development Corporation; Capt. Michael Rutstein, MPM-Chairman, Salem Massachusetts Port Authority, Charles Myers, MPM-Senior Project Manager, CSRA; Abigail Hevey, MPM-Grants Manager, New Bedford Port Authority, The IAMPE also awarded Capt. F. Bradly Wellock, MM, MPE-Executive Director, North Atlantic Ports Authority, the Accredited Marine Port Executive Certification. J. Sponsored by: PACAB CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2019-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD (PACAB) RECOMMENDING COUNCIL APPROVAL OF PACAB PRIORITIES FROM F BRUARY 2019 to FEBRUARY 2020 WHEREAS, PACAB's responsibilities are listed in SCC 2.30,325 Powers and Duties; and WHEREAS, City Council and PACAB held a joint work session on. March 27, 2018 to review and update the current Priorities List; and WHEREAS,at its December, 19,2018 Regular Meeting the PACAB reviewed and refined 0 the Priorities List. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board that: Ma Section 1. The following List of Priorities through February 2020 is hereby approved by v the Board and recommended to Council for their approval:.. Ilk PRIORITIES i • Review taxes, especially vessel property tax Review the harbor Tariff as needed * "Fork to support industries to Seward including the Community Development Quota (CDQ):fleets and related industries,oil &gas related industries, transportation,vessel maintenance and repair facilities and commercial/sport fishing industry Help lead Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC)development. +� Prioritize City, State and Federal Priorities for Port&Commerce Initiatives (October) Continue exploration of energy alternatives, sponsor energy fair and/or other continuing community education, develop a Seward Renewable Energy Plan,review Title 15 including process and procedures for alternative energy connection to city infrastructure + Continue to send a board member to the Alaska Municipal League Annual Conference (AML) Create a Climate Action Plan(2020) N� Support the Blue Pipeline Initiative l • Review utility infrastructure for future roNkth and development. ti 40 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Resolution 2019-01 Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately, upon its adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of Seward, Alaska this 2nd day of January, 2019. THE CITY ALASKA CI TY Christeffal Terry, C:hail AYES, Hughes, Schneider, Paquette, Lemas, Terry NOFS: ABSENT: Jaffa, Lawrence ABSTAIN: VACANT: ATTEST: �rends J. gal 61 MMC City Clerk (City Seal) of S% o SEAL -"*- ',j OF 41 PACAB Goals Calendar 2019 Meeting Schedule Regular Meeting Work session REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS January 2 * Review and discuss RES 2019-01 PACAB priorities * Review~and discuss RES 2019-02 Seward. Rate Study lrymrrr"� ' '" 22 * Joint work session with P&Z commission. February 6 * Presentation by Justin ,Sternberg, Seward Blue Pipeline Manager * Discuss Commercial Fishing Trawler fleet impact on Seward Discuss the follow up direction from the January 22 joint work session. with P & * Discuss the Anchorage Climate Action Plan F&iruar"y 20 * Discuss and set 2019 PACAB priorities and meeting schedule March 6 * Fishing Trawler fleet * Seward Airport 1441 rr e h ^�0 * Alternative Energy work session with City Council---discussing the Andy Baker bleat hoop April 3 * Vessel Property Tax * Continue exploration of energy alternatives, sponsor energy fair and/or other continuing community education, develop a Seward Renewable Energy Plan, review Title 15 including process and procedures for alternative energy connection to city infrastructure. * Community Development Quota "CDQ) update .pr^il17 * Housing * Climate Action Plan. May 1. * Vessel. Property Tax * Continue exploration of energy alternatives, sponsor energy fair and/or other continuing community education, develop a Seward Renewable Energy Plan, review Title 15 including process and procedures for alternative energy connection to city infrastructure. * Community Development Quota (C DQ) update` * Review utility infrastructure for future growth and development/Rate Study * Housing 2'r'l:ry 15 * Climate Action Plan S(WE to end of August * I IATLJS- MEEIl' AS NEEDED 2 REGULAR.MEETING SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS September 4 . Legislative Priorities 0 Budget The meetings for this month have been switched.. September 18 + Il�using October 2 . AMI, • Review SMIC development and tariff • Budget Prioritize City, State and Federal Priorities for Part & C"ornmeree Initiatives OctoIl[)er 16 0 Review SMIC development and tariff November 6 • Review utility infrastructure for future growth and development/Rate Study December • Approve Resolution for PAC'AB priorities (2020) December lS