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2019 GOALS CALENDAR
DATE SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS
January 2 • Review and discuss RES 2019-01 PACAB priorities
Meeting • Review and discuss RES 2019-02 Seward Rate Study
January 22 • Joint work session with P&Z commission
Work Session
February 6 • Presentation by Justin Sternberg, Seward Blue Pipeline Manager
Meeting • Discuss Commercial Fishing Trawler Fleet impact on Seward
• Discuss the follow up direction from the January 22 joint work session
with P &Z
• Discuss the Anchorage Climate Action Plan
February 20 • Discuss and set 2019 PACAB priorities and meeting schedule
Work Session
March 6 • Fishing Trawler Fleet
Meeting • Seward Airport
March 20 • Alternative Energy work session with City Council—discussing the Andy Baker
Work Session Heat Loop
April 3 • Vessel Property Tax
Meeting • 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
April17 • Housing
Work Session . 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 (CDQ)update?
• Review utility infrastructure for future growth and development/Rate Study
• Housing
May 15 • Climate Action Plan
Work Session
June to end of . HIATUS - MEET AS NEEDED
August
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Port & Commerce Advisory Board
2019 GOALS CALENDAR
DATE SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS
August 14
Meeting
The order for meetings in September were switched to allow the Board to freely discuss the events of the summer
and prepare action items for the September 18 agenda.
September 4 • Legislative Priorities
Work Session . Budget
September 18 • Housing
Meeting
October 2 • AML
Meeting • Review SMIC development and tariff
• Budget
• Prioritize City, State and Federal Priorities for Port& Commerce Initiatives
October 16 • Review SMIC development and tariff
Work Session
November 6 • Review utility infrastructure for future growth and development/Rate Study
Meeting
November 27 •
Work Session
December 4 • Approve Resolution for PACAB priorities (2020)
Meeting
December 18 •
Work Session
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Port& Commerce Advisory Board
2020 GOALS CALENDAR
DATE SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS
January 1
Meeting
January 15
Work Session
February 5
Meeting
February 19 •
Work Session
March 4
Meeting
March 18
Work Session
April 1
Meeting
April 15 Work
Session
May 6
May 20 Work
Session
June to end of • HIATUS - MEET AS NEEDED
August
September 2
Meeting
September 16
Work Session
October 7 •
Meeting
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Port& Commerce Advisory Board
2020 GOALS CALENDAR
DATE SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS
October 21
Work Session
November 4
Meeting
November 18
Work Session
December 2
Meeting
December 16 •
Work Session
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PACAB 2020 Meeting Schedule
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2019 CITY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified
as top legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the
efforts of City Administration in its lobbying efforts;and
WHEREAS, the list of projects are compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska
Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyists;and
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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.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,that:
Section 1. This list of city projects is hereby declared to be the official City priority list
for the City of Seward for calendar year 2019:
A. PORT, HARBOR,AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
1. S500.000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50-Ton Travelift.
2 S 1.000.000 for storm water discharge infrastructure at the Seward Marine Industrial
i 3. S 1._'41.2>0 for JAG Shipyard Environmental Discharge Controls.
4. S-'0().00o tier rnoineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward
11oat I larbor, including K and L Floats.
5. S200.000 to extend electrical power to X Float.
6. SS00.000 for a 5-ton crane at or near I Dock.
7. S250.000 for security infrastructure for city vessel storage yard at the Seward
'J Marine Industrial Center.
B. PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
1. $250,000 for initial design and engineering of a new 100' x 80' metal building to
t replace and relocate the existing Public Works Shop (City will provide land for the
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new building).
2 $E000.U0O for nrijor nwintenance and repairs at the Alaska Seal.ife Center.
3. $500.000 for roof repairs at the Alaska SeaLife Center.
4. $200.000 for deshan anti enLtineerinb ot'an indoor multi-u,e f:►cility.
5. $500,000 to upgrade ��indov�s and the building envelope at City Hall.
C. ELECTRIC
1. $8 million to deslun and rebuild the electric transmission line from the Seward
Highway to the Sc\\ard Marine Industrial Center tacility and upgrade the Spring
Creek substation b\ securing an alternative feed transformer to add capacitN and
reduce system outa`aes. and provide continuous service during maintenance periods.
2 $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Fort
Raymond Substation with 115kV compatible el,luipment (This is a project supported
by the Alaska Railhelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company (,11Z( "I'EC)
because the current condition of the transmission line exceeds the estimated life
expectancy of 5U years).
3. $2 million to rebuild obsolete and aging infrastructure and add new infrastructure
with the expanding Camelot Subdivision where development and growth require the
new updated system.
4 The Cite is reLlucsting $12 million to upgrade transmission conductors anda
substation transformers to improve the system's capacity to 115kV over existing
69kV capacit}. this would help unify the transmission system fir the entire
community and expand the system's capabilities, allowing higher capacity projects
into the future.
D. ROADS,STREETS, AND ADA ACCESS1131LITV
1. $)00.000 for improving City infrastructure for AD.A acccssihility.
2. $2.9 million for design, engineering and construction to protect Eowcll Point Road
from further coastal erosion. This road is the sole land access to critical public
infrastructure, State Parks trailhead, businesses, and the community of Lowell Point.
E. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Up to $250,000 for a needs assessment and conceptual design and engineering for a
replacement Seward Fire Station. l he City is experiencing growth on the west side
(fuel farm expansion and homes) and in the Seward Marine Industrial Center (City
will provide a match of land).
2 1Ip to 5250,000 for initial design and engineering of a Public Safety Building (City
ill provide a match of land).
3. $f million for a new animal shelter that is used by City and Borough citizens (City
vtrill provide a match of land).
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F. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Support for feasibility analyses considering pipeline or multi-modal delivery methods
of making natural gas available to communities not currently along a pipeline
corridor, and using Seward's road'rail/barge connections as demonstration projects.
2 Support public/private partnerships to encourage both residential and commercial
land development.
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
10"' day of December, 2018.
} THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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AYES: Osenga, Horn,Towsley, Lane, McClure
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CITY OF SENVARD,ALASKA
RESOLI"T'ION 2018-095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALAS" ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
1� YEAR 2019 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified
as top legislative priorities; and
r1 WHEREAS, the list of projects are compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska
Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyists;and
WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects. prioritizes needs, and focuses the
efforts of City Administration in its lobbNin_ cl and
WHEREAS, the passage ol'this resolution occurs thruu1.!11 a huhlic process; and
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WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the Cite Comprehensive and
Strategic Plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that:
Section 1. This list of city projects is hereby declared to be the official State priority list
for the City of Seward for calendar year 2019:
A. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Legislative support for maintaining the current level of State contributions into the
PERS/TRS Retirement System on behalf of Kcal governments, and for not
extending the amortization period, in order to ol'iset unfunded retirement system
liabilities and to make future contribution rates more affordable for the state and
local governments.
2 Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not
less than current year funding levels.
'A I Legislative support for continuing, Alaska Fnergv Authority (AEA) programs that
promote energy efficiency and conservation to help mitigate the costs of heating
,a homes and businesses not-served by natural gas.
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4. Legislative support for feasibilit\ analyses considering pipeline or multi-modal
delivery methods of making natural gas a,a table to communities not currently along
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a pipeline corridor, and using Seward's road/rail/barge connections as
demonstration projects.
5. Legislative support for matching City funds tm\ards the non-I ederal 50% cost
share of the U.S. Army Corps of Lngineers studs reLluired to address the Lowell
Canyon Diversion Tunnel hazard. The City currently ewes$260,022.
6. Continued support for the State Department of"Transportation and Public Facilities
Municipal Harbors Grant Program.
7. Full funding of the Alaska Police Standards Council in order to return to full
reimbursement of Police Recruit training costs.
8 Full funding of the Alaska Department of Corrections in order to return 100% of
the operational costs of the Jail to the State of Alaska.
9 Full funding of the :Aaska Department of Corrections in order to continue State
operation of the Spring Creek Correctional Center, the only maximum-security
prison in the State ot*Alaska.
IQ Full funding of the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) in order to r
continue vocational training and investment in local communities and trades. The
City seeks support for AV] 1:(' as it provides students with skills and career paths
that beneIIt the State and local economy.
11. Legislative support for expanding access to mental health and suhstance use
disorder treatment and recovery, to include expansion and reno\ation of the
SeaVic\v Community Services existing behavioral health treatment facility.
B. CAPITAL PROJECTS
Recognizing the current government sector fiscal reality and its potential private sector economic
impacts, the City of Seward is limiting; its capital improvement project requests to those where
the State's participation would leverage other significant funding, complete projects already
underway, address projects of immediate life and safety, and enable projects that could be
eligible under a statewide bond package if the State pursues and the voters approve such a plan.
1. SK million to design and rebuild the electric transmission line from the Seward
Highk\ay to the Seward Marine Industrial Center faci I it\ and upgrade the Spring
Creek substation by securing an alternative feed transturmer to add capacity and
reduce system outages, and provide continuous service during maintenance periods.
2 $12 million to upgrade transmission conductors and substation transformers to
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f impro%c the sNstem's capacity, to 1 15kV over existing 69 kV capacity. This would
help unit% the trans►nission system for the entire community and expand the
system's capabilities,allowing higher capacity projects into the future.
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3. $1,000,000 for systems maintenance and repairs at the Alaska SeaLife
Center.
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4. $500,000 for a hull wash water collection and treatment system at the 50-Ton
Travelift.
5. $1,241,250 for JAG Shipyard Environmental Discharge Controls.
6. Continued support for Alaska Energy Authority grant program in order to expand
district heat loop systems and other alternati\c cnergy projects.
7. $1.000.000 for the design, engineering and construction of an Animal Shelter and
dog park facility
8, $8,100,000 for the Alaska Department of "Transportation to extend the proposed
runway to 4,000 feet in order to accommodate larger aircraft and provide effective
disaster response
C. CRUISE PASSENGER VESSEL TAX REGIONAL IMPACT FUND OR CRUISE
SHIP GAMBLING TAX
1. Appropriating funding for the Alaska Railroad Corporation Seward Marine Terminal
Expansion project supporting both passenger and freight activities.
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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
I Oh day of December, 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Vice Mayor
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NOES: None
ABSENT: Seese, Squires
ABSTAIN: None
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i RESOLUTION 2018-096
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2019 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
°f 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 Ielgislati\e lrojects is hereby declared to be the official
legislative priority list of the City of Sexy and iOr 201 Q:
A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS
1. Appropriating funding for the development of the new Coast Guard Fast Response
Cutter facilities as well as home port support facilities.
9 2. $266,022 appropriation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the City's 50%
remaining cost share for the I.ox�ell Creek Flood Dl�crsion feasibility Study.
3. $7 million liar a comhrehcnsive Scv�ard Flood Mitigation on the vNatershed
level by the t'.S. -\rm\ Corps of i-Aigineers.
4. $3 million appropriation for Lowell Point Road storm surge mitigation, bank
stabilization and erosion control projects through a future Section 103 study by the U.
S. Army Corps of Engineers.
5. $1 million appropriation for erosion control projects. through a future Section 14
study by the U.S. Arim Corps of Engineers, for the Sex�ard Marine Industrial Center
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and the Alaska Railroad Dock.
6. $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 residences, critical infrastructure, and a State Parks trailhead.
7. Appropriating funding for the Alaska Railroad Corporation SeN�and \Jarine Terminal
hxpansion project supporting both passenger and freight acti%ities. This may also
involve a collaboration with the Alaska Railroad to seek BUILD Act grants or
funding in a future Highway Transportation bill.
8. $8.1 million for the Federal Aviation Administration to extend the proposed runway
to 4.000 feet in order to accommodate larger aircraft and provide effective disaster
resl)onse
B. Al"1'llORIJATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Authorization langua_lC amending the Water Resource Development :act of 2007
(Public l.aw 110-114, 121 STAT. 1205) to require the Army Corps of higineers to
continue the operation and maintenance ol'the Lowell Canyon Tunnel until such time
that an alternative method of flood diversion has been constructed and a
determination by the Corps that the City of Seward and its residents arc no longer at
risk of catastrophic flooding
Support the establishment of a Prescott grant program �wliin the Fish & Wildlife
Scr�ice budget to provide support for a live stranding network and responding to
marine mammal and seabird live stranding and mortalities throughout Alaska
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
10`h day of December, 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Vice Mayor
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AYES: Towsley, Lane, Osenga, Horn, McClure
j NOES: None
ABSENT: Seese, Squires
ABSTAIN: None
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PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
i RESOLUTION 2019-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD (PACAB) RECOMMENDING COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF PACAB PRIORITIES FROM FEBRUARY 2019 to
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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 re�-iewed and refined
r the Priorities List.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
that:
Section 1. The following List of Priorities through February 2020 is hereby approved by
the Board and recommended to Council for their approval:
PRIORITIES
' • Reyic%� taxes, especially vessel property tax
• Reyie%N the Harhoi- I ariffas needed
• t� ork to suppOr: industries to Seward including the Community Dev,1opment Quota
(C'I)Q) fleets L.r.d related industries,oil &gas related industries_ :rai:> ),)nation, vessel
maintenance and repair facilities and commercial/sport fishing ind<<>u.
• 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 Rene\cahle Iner,\ flan, review
'1 Title 15 including process and procedures for alternative enen y connection to city
infrastructure
• Continue to send a board member to the Alaska Municipal League Annual Conference
(AML)
• Creme a ('lima,_ _Action Plan(2020)
• Sup1)01-t the BIL,: i'iPeline Initiative
• Re%lc\N utility infra�.ruCture for future growth and development.
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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 D, ALASKA
Christeffal Terry, Chai
AYES: Hughes, Schneider, Paquette, Lemas, Terry
NOES:
ABSENT: Jaffa, Lawrence
ABSTAIN:
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Priorities
- Support harbor operations and harbor users
- Help lead Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) development
- Support new and existing industries by sponsoring beneficial legislation and advising the
Seward Chamber of Commerce in their marketing role for the city
- Explore energy alternatives and community sustainability practices
- Promote quality of life for Seward residents
Short Term Goals
- Review the vessel property tax and provide recommendation to Council
- Sponsor an Energy Fair for the community
- Evaluate options for a heat pump rebate program and present a proposal to Council
- Hold another joint work session with the Planning & Zoning Commission about a SMIC
overlay
- Develop a written plan for the Climate Action Plan and delegate responsibilities
- Participate in the January 2020 City Council work session with the electric department
- Determine action needed to address halibut by-catch and provide recommendation to
Council
- Support the work of the Airport Committee
- Create an ad hoc committee for SMIC Development and an ad hoc committee for Energy
- Send a board member to the Alaska Municipal League Conference
- Prioritize City, State, and Federal Priorities for port and commerce initiatives
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Long Term Goals
- Evaluate the Blue Pipeline Initiative and give recommendation to Council on the city's
continued investment (2021)
- Provide input on the Capital Improvement Plan (2021)
- Review the Harbor Tariff (2021)
- Submit a Climate Action Plan to Council for adoption (2021)
- Update SMIC Development Plan (2022)
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From: Laura Schneider
To: Jessica Stallard
Cc: Brenda Ballou
Subject: Re: November 13,2019 PACAB WS Packet
Date: Tuesday,November 12,2019 4:10:43 PM
Attachments: PACAB Priorities.docx
Boards&Commissions-2020 PACAB.odf
Jessica,
Below is the basic email I sent to each board member individually. In my opinion, the content
of the email is procedural and has nothing to do with any item of business before the board.
However, the word document attached does contain my specific proposals for content of the
priorities.
I really want to understand OMA. I think that transparency in public decision making is of
utmost importance! Thank you for helping me. To my knowledge, no violation occurred in
this instance because there was no discussion. But I agree that this could be a slippery slope
and lead to violations in the future. As policy, I will never again email each member of the
board without routing it through the clerk's office!
I look forward to seeing you at tomorrow's work session to discuss our goals for the coming
year. We should have our new member (pending council appointment at tonight's meeting),
Ben Smith, seated by that time! Before the meeting, I wanted to share some thoughts with you
that I have about PACAB moving forward:
1) I'd like to try to keep meetings as close to an hour as possible to respect our members with
fixed lunch hours. I really enjoy the discussions we have on the board, but I want to respect
everyone's time. To help with this, I have a few ideas:
- If you have questions for any of the regular reporters (chamber, railroad, harbor,
administration) feel free to reach out to them directly via email so that they can come prepared
with answers or include it in their next report. On the spot questions are still very welcome,
but maybe we can streamline things by asking big questions beforehand and letting them
provide thoughtful responses. I'm one of the biggest offenders here, so I will be working on it!
- Keep the agendas at meetings short and focussed on action items. There are so many
procedural steps at meetings that it can use up the hour quickly. I'd like our agendas to
primarily consist of action items that cannot be accomplished in a work session. If you have
something you'd like to see on the agenda, please email Jessica and me so that we can all
decide where your item fits best.
- Provide information for work sessions in advance so that we can all come prepared to hone
in on the topic at hand. I will work with the clerk's office to email work session packets well
in advance of the meeting.
- Establish committees that can meet outside of our regular meeting times to work on projects
that need more discussion. For example, we will probably need a committee for the Energy
Fair to keep that moving along. I was also thinking there could be a SMIC development
committee to conduct the yearly review of the plan and help move specific projects forward.
Think about what committee you would like to see formed or be a part of.
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2) I have an idea to change the way we write our priorities. Instead of a list that rarely
changes, I propose we include priorities, long term goals, and short term goals.
- Priorities are the big picture items that PACAB wants to help with
- Long term goals are projects that the board would like to accomplish in 2-5 years
- Short term goals are the things the board would like to tackle this coming year
- For example
Priority: Help lead SMIC development
Long term goal: Update SMIC Development Plan (2022)
Short term goal: Review SMIC Development Plan(November)
Short term goal: Establish an ad hoc committee for SMIC development
- Please let me know what you think about this format. Even if we decide not to separate them
out, I think it's a useful exercise for thinking about what you personally would like to see us
do. What are your goals? What will make you feel proud to be a part of this board?
I've attached a list I started with space for you to add your own ideas. I've also attached a
document the clerk put together about the board's responsibilities according to code. Looking
forward to hearing your ideas!
Cheers,
Laura
907-671-7022
Snam
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Forget previous vote
CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
On Nov 12, 2019, at 1:05 PM, Jessica Stallard<jstallard�&,cityofseward.net>
wrote:
Good Afternoon, PACAB members!
Your PACAB packets for the November 13, 2019 PACAB work session will be
ready for pick up at the dispatch window after 2:00 p.m. today. The work session
packet can also be found on the City website's home page
athttp://www.cityofseward.us/DocumentCenter/View/5270.
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PORT & COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD (PACAB)
All seven (7) board members may reside within or without city limits. Three years terms, expire at end
of July. Meet at a time and place of its own discretion. Must provide a report to council at the first
meeting of the year.
SCC 2.30.325.—Powers and duties.
(a) It shall be the responsibility of the port and commerce advisory board to:
(1) Report annually to the city council at the first council meeting of the new fiscal year and at
any other time as may be requested by the city council. The annual report shall include, at the
minimum, a report on the prior year's activities, a list of any anticipated requests for
appropriations for the year's planned activities and a recommendation regarding the
continuation of the board;
(2) Make recommendations to the city council concerning the design and coordination of
projects to promote and develop transportation, trade, energy and commerce throughout
Seward;
(3) Provide input to the city council on policy and procedural matters involving the
establishment and continuance of commercial activity, improving the quality of life and
protecting the public's best interest;
(4) Advise the city council on matters involving the establishment of support services towards
the objectives outlined in subsections 2.30.325(a)(2) and 2.30.325(a)(3);
(5) Perform other duties as requested by the city council.
(b) The board shall have no authority to expend or commit city funds without first obtaining approval
by and any necessary appropriations from the city council.
(Ord. 512, 1982; Ord. 553, § 5, 6, 1986; Ord. 93-23; Ord. 2008-008, § 1, 2008)
SCC 2.30.330. - Continuation.
The city council, at the first meeting of each fiscal year by an affirmative vote, may continue the
existence of the board. In the absence of an affirmative vote by the council, the board will cease to
exist within 30 days.
(Ord. 512, 1982; Ord. 93-23)
City Council Rules of Procedure (CCROP)
The Port and Commerce Advisory Board meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
If appointed at Council's organizational meeting in October, the council's representative to the Kenai
Peninsula Economic Development District (KPEDD) is the liaison to this board, attends its meetings,
and reports regularly to Council regarding its activities. If a liaison was not appointed, a member of this
board will be appointed to give periodic reports to the city council.
The Port and Commerce Advisory Board will automatically dissolve if not continued by the affirmative
vote of the Council at its first meeting of the fiscal year.
Membership on the Port and Commerce Advisory Board is open to citizens of the City of Seward and
surrounding areas.
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The Port and Commerce Advisory Board has the following duties:
1. Reports annually to Council at the first Council meeting of the new fiscal year and at any other
time as may be requested by Council;
2. Makes recommendations to Council concerning the design and coordination of projects to
promote and develop transportation, trade, energy and commerce throughout Seward;
3. Provides input to Council on policy and procedural matters involving the establishment and
continuance of commercial activity, improving the quality of life and protecting the public's best
interest;
4. Advises Council on matters involving the establishment of support services towards the
objectives outlined in SCC 2.30.325(2) and (3);
5. Performs other duties as requested by Council; and
6. Shall have no authority to expend or commit city funds without first obtaining approval by and
any necessary appropriations from Council.
7. Shall adopt and adhere to the rules outlined in this document as for council.
Council Direction for Reporting
On October 28, 2019, the Port & Commerce Advisory Board was directed to provide the following
quarterly reports to council for the 2020calendar year:
• 1Q20—in person report at a council meeting
• 2Q20—written report submitted to City Clerk for inclusion in the council packet
• 3Q20—in person report at a council meeting
• 4Q20—written report submitted to City Clerk for inclusion in the council packet
(Council Member Tony Baclaan was also appointed as a liaison to council)
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Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board
2019 3'd and 4dh Quarter Report
During the second half of 2019, PACAB held 6 meetings, additional work sessions and Climate
Action Plan ad hoc committee meetings. Although we officially took our annual summer hiatus, we
held regular meetings in July and August to attend to pressing business. We are pleased to once again
be a full board with the appointment of Ben Smith in November. The board would like to thank
Mayor Terry for her years of leadership and service on the board.
PACAB continued to work from our list of approved priorities for February 2019- February 2020:
• Review taxes, especially vessel property tax.
• Review the Harbor Tariff.
• Work 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/sports fishing industry.
• Help lead Seward Marine Industrial Center(SMIC) development.
• Prioritize Federal and State Priorities for Port&Commerce Initiatives (October)
• Continue exploration of energy alternatives (Wind, Solar, Geothermal and Hydroelectric,
etc.), 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)
• Support the Blue Pipeline Initiative
• Review utility infrastructure for future growth and development
Some highlights of the last 6 months include:
1) Resolution recommending Council continue with the Seward Chamber of Commerce,
Conference and Visitor's Bureau as the designated lead marketing arm of the city.
2) Attended a joint work session with Council and the Seward Chamber of Commerce.
3) Held a community open house to kick off the development of the Seward Climate Action
Plan.
4) Continued to support the efforts to change the project design at the Seward Airport
5) Recommended to Council that Administration hold a meeting to discuss proceeding with the
gauging of Lowell Creek for the Lowell Canyon Hydro Project
6) Forwarded PACAB Resolution 2019-003 recommending updates to the city's Interconnect
Policy to Council.
7) Reviewed the Harbor Tariff.
8) Reviewed the SMIC Development Plan
9) There were no members of the board able to attend the Alaska Municipal League Conference
in November; however, our Council liaison, Council Member Baclaan, City Clerk Ballou,
and City Manager Meszaros attended a meeting to discuss Climate Action Planning in Alaska
and brought back great resources to the board.
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