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Regular Meeting
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
Council Chambers, City Hall
12: 00 p.m.
PUBLIC NOTICE
TEMPORARY PROCESS FOR
CITIZEN COMMENTS AT OCTOBER 7, 2020
PACAB MEETING
PACAB will hold a Virtual Regular Meeting on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
Because the City of Seward is currently experiencing a declared public health emergency due to
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), alternate methods for providing Citizen Comments have
been created:
How To Virtually Attend The Meeting
1. The meeting will be Live Streamed on the city's YouTube page. Log onto YouTube and type
"City of Seward Alaska" into the search bar.
2. Listen on the radio. Tune to KIBH-FM 91.7
3. Watch on television. Tune into GCI Cable Channel 9.
How To Submit Your CITIZEN COMMENTS
1. Email your written Citizen Comments to jstallardgcityofseward.net no later than 5:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Identify whether you want your comments READ ALOUD at
the meeting or EMAILED to PACAB upon receipt. Comments requested to be read aloud
will be delivered verbally to PACAB by the Deputy City Clerk at the appropriate time during
the meeting.
2. If you wish to be called on the telephone during the meeting to provide your comments
telephonically, send an email request to the Deputy City Clerk along with your contact
information to jstallardgcityofseward.net, including your full name and the telephone
number you wish to have called. The clerk must receive your request no later than 5:00 p.m.
on October 7, 2020. Identify whether you wish to be called during the FIRST or SECOND
citizen comment period. If you wish to be contacted for the first Citizen Comment period,
please be prepared to answer your phone starting at 12:00 p.m. If you wish to be contacted
for the second Citizen Comment period, there is no estimate of time to expect the call.
All Citizen Comments will be timed and limited to three minutes (first period) or five minutes
(second period). The telephone number will be called ONE time; if there is no answer, the clerk
will move on to the next citizen.
There will be NO in -person citizen comments for this meeting!
Thank You For Your Cooperation!
The City of Seward, Alaska
SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR
MEETING AGENDA
October 7, 2020 12:00 p.m. Council Chambers
Laura Schneider
Chair
Term Expires July, 2023
Bruce Jaffa
Vice Chair
Term Expires July, 2021
Carl Hughes
Board Member
Term Expires July, 2023
Colby Lawrence
Board Member
Term Expires July, 2022
Lynda Paquette
Board Member
Term Expires July, 2021
Erin Lemas
Board Member
Term Expires July, 2021
Benjamin Smith
Board Member
Term Expires July, 2022
Stephen Sowell
Assistant City Manager
Norm Regis
Harbor Master
Jessica Stallard
Deputy City Clerk
City of Seward, Alaska
October 7, 2020
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL
4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE
ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who have
signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes
per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.]
5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Approval
of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent
Agenda items are not considered separately unless a commission member so
requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular
Agenda]
6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
A. Proclamations and Awards — None
B. Alaska Railroad Report by Christy Terry..................Pg. 4
C. Chamber of Commerce Report by Jason Bickling........ Pg. 8
D. Harbormaster Report by Norm Regis ...................... Pg. 14
E. Other Reports and Announcements — None
F. Presentations — None
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Other New Business Items
*1. Approve the September 2, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes ...........................Pg. 15
*2. Confirm the October 14, 2020 work session topic as "Review SMIC Development
Plan".
3.Discuss the proposed Heat Pump Rebate Program.......................................Pg. 19
4. Discuss having Zoom webinars in place of an Energy Fair.
5.Review and approve PACAB's report to council........................................Pg. 27
6.Recommend a schedule for implementation of the city interconnect policy ......... Pg. 29
9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS [No Action Required] — None
10. CITIZEN COMMENTS [There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5)
minutes per speaker.]
11. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
12. ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska
October 7, 2020
Port & Commerce
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RAILROAD
October 7, 2020
Port and Commerce Advisory Board Port of Seward
City of Seward TEL 907.265.2209
Report to the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
September Vessel Traffic-
• 13 large vessels: normal freight trade, barges mobilizing for projects and fuel deliveries. Vessel traffic
starting to switch to project demobilization, winter service and vessel maintenance and repairs.
Events at the Cruise Ship Terminal -
Mural Society painted a new metal panel version of the `Tribute to Commercial Fishing' by Tom Missel.
The wood panel version was previously on Oriental Gardens and now will be placed on Napa in the spring.
Other Items-
• Early Draft of the Cruise Ship Schedule - currently listing 77 Seward docking days for Cruise Ships.
Unknown what each ship passenger capacity will be.
• Healthy Sailing Plan released by RCCL and NCL (see attached), some of the highlights of the approach
include:
• Testing: 100 percent testing of passengers and crew for COVID-19 prior to embarkation.
• Mask -Wearing: Mandatory wearing of masks by all passengers and crew onboard and during
excursions whenever physical distancing cannot be maintained.
• Distancing: Physical distancing in terminals, onboard ships, on private islands and during shore
excursions.
• Ventilation: Air management and ventilation strategies to increase fresh air onboard and, where
feasible, using enhanced filters and other technologies to mitigate risk.
• Medical Capability: Risk -based response plans tailored for each ship to manage medical needs,
dedicated cabin capacity allocated for isolation and other operational measures, and advance
arrangements with private providers for shoreside quarantine, medical facilities, and transportation.
• Shore Excursions: Only permit shore excursions according to the cruise operators' prescribed
protocols, with strict adherence required of all passengers and denial of re -boarding for any passengers
that do not comply.
• We continue to follow all State, CDC and US Coast Guard Port continuity protocols. Vessels are fully
informed and following travel mandates and quarantine requirements
• We continue to work on our Cruise Ship Dock/Terminal Development RFP process with our two proposers
[Global Ports Holding and Seward Community Partnership (formerly Holistica Destinations)]. If anyone is
interested in reviewing the project updates you can check out the website at
www.railportseward.com/project-updates. Current timeline is as follows:
o Fall/Winter 2020 — Proposal Review and Commercial Negotiations.
o Winter/Spring 2021— Terms Agreed/Contract Approved/Contract Signed
o Spring 2021— Notice to Proceed
• Visit from Federal Maritime Commissioner Lou Solas 9/26-28 completing a study regarding impacts to
Alaska with loss of Cruise Ships in 2020.
• President Trump shared via Twitter he expects to issue a permit for a 1,600-mile rail line that would
connect Alaska to Canada and the lower 48 states. The A2A leadership/development team met with us
earlier this year to tour the Port and discuss future development.
ChristyTerry, Accredited Marine Port Executive
Seward Port Manager
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Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) and its Cruise Line Members
Announce Mandatory Core Elements of Health Protocols
as a Path to Phased Resumption of Ocean -Going Cruise Operations in the Americas
Core elements include a travel -industry first with 100% testing for passengers and crew
Washington, DC (September 21, 2020)—Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), which represents
95% of global ocean-going cruise capacity, announced today the adoption of mandatory core elements of a
strong set of health protocols to be implemented as part of a phased -in, highly controlled resumption of
operations. A critical next step, now that initial sailing has begun effectively with strict protocols in Europe,
is the resumption of operations in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America (the Americas), which
encompass the largest cruise market in the world.
Informed by leading scientists, medical experts, and health authorities, the core elements are the product
of extensive work by CILIA oceangoing cruise lines and their renowned teams of science and medical
experts, including the recommendations from the Healthy Sail panel established by Royal Caribbean Group
and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. released today, as well as MSC's Blue Ribbon group and Carnival
Corporation's collection of outside independent experts. Other considerations included the effective
protocols developed for the successful sailings in Europe by MSC Cruises, Costa, TUI Cruises, Ponant,
Seadream, and others.
The CILIA Global Board unanimously voted to adopt all of the listed core elements for an initial restart of
limited operations in the Americas and, most important, operations related to U.S. ports. These core
elements will be continuously evaluated and adjusted against the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic,
as well as the availability of new prevention, therapeutics, and mitigation measures.
Coinciding with the release of the core elements agreed to by CILIA ocean-going cruise line members, the
Association issued the following statement:
Guided by world -class experts in medicine and science, CILIA and its ocean-going cruise line
members have outlined a pathway to support a phased -in, highly -controlled return to passenger
service in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America with protocols that promote the health and
safety of passengers, crew and the communities visited. The core elements mirror the successful
resumption of cruising in other parts of the world and include 100% testing of passengers and crew
prior to boarding — a travel industry first. Initial cruises would sail on modified itineraries under
stringent protocols that encompass the entirety of the cruise experience, from booking to
debarkation. With support and approval of regulators and destinations, cruises could feasibly begin
during the remainder of 2020.
The core elements, which are applicable to CILIA member ocean-going cruise ships subject to the Center for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) No Sail Order, will also be submitted by the Cruis( "
Association (CLIA) on behalf of its members in response to the CDC's Request for Inform
to the safe resumption of cruise operations. CLIA's response to the RFI also details othe
address the entire cruise experience from booking to disembarkation.
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Highlights include:
• Testing. 100% testing of passengers and crew for COVID-19 prior to embarkation
• Mask -Wearing. Mandatory wearing of masks by all passengers and crew onboard and during
excursions whenever physical distancing cannot be maintained
• Distancing. Physical distancing in terminals, onboard ships, on private islands and during shore
excursions
• Ventilation. Air management and ventilation strategies to increase fresh air onboard and, where
feasible, using enhanced filters and other technologies to mitigate risk
• Medical Capability: Risk based response plans tailored for each ship to manage medical needs,
dedicated cabin capacity allocated for isolation and other operational measures, and advance
arrangements with private providers for shoreside quarantine, medical facilities, and
transportation.
• Shore Excursions: Only permit shore excursions according to the cruise operators' prescribed
protocols, with strict adherence required of all passengers and denial of re -boarding for any
passengers that do not comply.
Implementation of these elements on board every oceangoing ship subject to the CDC's No Sail Order is
mandatory and requires written verification of adoption by each company's CEO. These elements do not
preclude additional measures that may be adopted by individual lines. Measures will be continuously
evaluated and adjusted against the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the availability of
new prevention and mitigation measures.
Leaders representing governments, destinations, science and medicine responded favorably to the core
elements announced by CLIA today, including the following:
Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley, who co-chairs the Americas Cruise Tourism Task Force,
said: "Cruise tourism is incredibly important to our regional economies and we are eager for its safe
return to help revitalize our economies and share the beauty of our destinations. As part of the
Americas Cruise Tourism Task Force, government leaders in the Caribbean, Mexico, Central and
South America, have been working productively with the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association
(FCCA), CLIA, and the cruise lines to implement guidance for cruise resumption and good progress is
being made. The cruise lines' commitment to conduct 100%testing for all passengers and crew is
significant and unique as compared to any other sector. Having this core element in place as part of
an initial phase of operations adds a layer of confidence for us as we continue to work together
developing guidelines and protocols so we may safely welcome cruising back to our regions."
Governor Mike Leavitt, Co -Chair, Healthy Sail Panel and Former U.S. Secretary of Health and
Human Services (HHS), said: "The industry's commitment to create best practices for mitigating the
risk of SARS-CoV-2, is a necessary step. By embracing best practices to protect public health, cruise
lines can provide a clear pathway for resuming operations in a way that safeguards the health of
our guests, crew and communities. There have been many lessons learned and advances made by
medicine and science over the past six months, and we need to continue to advance our approach
going forward."
Miami -Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez said: With the development of these rigorous safety
protocols, the cruise industry is once again demonstrating its leadership and commitment to public
health in travel and tourism. Simply put, the cruise industry has taken such a thorough and
comprehensive approach to caring for public health. Based on the effectiveness of the protocols
implemented by CLIA members in Europe and other parts of the world, I am confident that a slow
and gradual resumption of cruise operations in the Americas can be done responsibly in the comir�
months. A
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Christos Hadjichristodoulou, Professor of Hygiene and Epidemiology, University of Thessaly said:
"What we have seen is that when procedures are in place and they are rigorously followed, the risk
is minimized. The core elements of the approach developed by the cruise industry which adopt
scientific evidence -based EU guidelines for COVID-19, go further than I have seen in almost any
other industry —and serve to demonstrate this industry's commitment to upholding the highest
standards of health and safety onboard ships and within the communities they visit. I am satisfied
with the engagement of the cruise industry to follow the EU guidelines and impressed with the
level of detail that has gone into the planning process. I look forward to continued progress as
cruises resume on a limited basis with a phased -in approach."
Gloria Guevara, president and CEO of the World Travel & Tourism Council, said: "As the Travel &
Tourism sector continues in its fight for survival, the cruise industry is proving the importance of
testing as effective tool to resume travel. The core elements of the approach, developed by the
cruise industry are in line with WTTC's Safe Travels protocols, which were designed to enable
travellers to identify destinations around the world that have adopted our health and hygiene
global standardised protocols. An industry wide testing programme is the key to recovery and the
cruise industry is leading by example, testing all passengers and crew prior to boarding.
Implementing this comprehensive programme, and adopting these enhanced measures, serves to
demonstrate the commitment of this industry to uphold the highest standards of health and safety.
We are impressed with the level of detail that has gone into the planning process and look forward
to seeing the continued progress as cruises resume on a limited basis and phased -in approach."
CLIA president and CEO Kelly Craighead offered the following comment:
"We recognize the devastating impact that this pandemic, and the subsequent suspension of cruise
operations, has had on economies throughout the world, including the nearly half a million
members of the wider cruise community and small businesses in the Americas who depend on this
vibrant industry for their livelihoods. Based on what we are seeing in Europe, and following months
of collaboration with leading public health experts, scientists, and governments, we are confident
that these measures will provide a pathway for the return of limited sailings from the U.S. before
the end of this year."
According to CLIA's most recent Economic Impact Study, cruise activity in the United States supported over
420,000 American jobs and generates $53 billion annually in economic activity throughout the country prior
to the pandemic. Each day of the suspension of U.S. cruise operations results in a loss of up to $110 million
in economic activity and 800 direct and indirect American jobs. The impact of the suspension has been
particularly profound in states that depend heavily on cruise tourism, including Florida, Texas, Alaska,
Washington, New York and California.
For more information about the cruise industry's response to COVID-19, including a fact sheet outlining
some of the key categories of protocols being considered and the progress of the disciplined approach to
cruise resumption in Europe, please visit the CLIA COVID-19 Resource Page or contact the CLIA media
relations team at press@cruising.org.
About the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA)
CLIA is the world's largest cruise industry trade association, providing a unified voice and leading authority of the global cruise
community. On behalf of the industry, together with its members and partners, the organization supports policies and practices
that foster a secure, healthy and sustainable cruise ship environment, as well as promote positive travel experiences for the more
than 30 million passengers who cruise annually. The CLIA community includes the world's most prestigious ocean, river and
specialty cruise lines; a highly trained and certified travel agent community; and cruise line suppliers and partners, including
ports & destinations, ship development, suppliers and business services. The organization's global headquarters are located in
Washington, DC, with regional offices located in North and South America, Europe, Asia and Australasia.
Visit www.cruising.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Linkedln for more information.
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PACAB: Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Report
(report submitted September 29, 2020)
A big thank you to the efforts of the City Staff, City Council, SBDC, and the Committees who helped
business and non -profits receive the CARES funds! We have heard a lot of positive feedback
(gratitude) from businesses. We are super thankful for the funds we received to help us continue to
work to create a positive business and living environment here in Seward!
Website: We have contracted with a vendor for doing our new website (coming this spring).
https://www.simpleviewinc.com/ The current website will remain up until that point. It will really be
much more than a website. The new site will have faces for visitors/tourism, our marine economy,
conference destination, and a hometown piece for residents and those businesses that serve
residents. It will also have a community calendar. It will enable our members to edit their site
content at any time and receive referral information directly. It will also help us be able to collect data
from site visitors to be able to market more effectively.
Visitor Services: The visitor Center is open during the week from 10am — 4pm Monday — Friday and
are now closed on the weekends.
Seward Marine Front: We had our first meeting for this year (post summer). We checked in to see
how things were going with different committee member specific industries. We are discussing
having a unified Seward booth next year (2021) at the Pacific Marine Expo. At that time, we will also
have new materials and a website to use. Another possible opportunity that was discussed was
going to a different trade show called Work Boat in Louisiana. There was also discussion about
creating an Alaska Marine Trade Show / Expo here in Seward, once the new Cruise Ship Terminal is
built. Something like that would be huge for our community and help put us more so on the map for
the Marine Industry.
EVOS Think Tank: The EVOS (Exxon Valdez Oil Spill) Think Tank did a presentation to the
Chamber Board at our meeting on the 24th. They are presenting a concept that would make the
EVOS funds ($188 million) more accessible, less given to administrative costs, and have more local
control. The concept would create an endowment of $20million to Alaska Sea Life Center, among
other large endowments. It would also create a pool of funds for grants that we could access for
Fisheries Vitality, infrastructure, and education and engagement. The chamber and its board are
writing a letter of support for this concept. The EVOS Trustee Council is having their annual meeting
on October 14t". (Presentation attached)
Events:
We are planning our fall/winter/spring schedule and finding ways where we can be intentional about
changing the perception that we have on and off seasons.
New Year's Eve — working to get fireworks and allow businesses to plan packages and events around
that.
MEMBERSHIP REPORT:
Total Active Members: 382
Dropped:
o BWRR (unable to maintain membership)
o Able Millane Web Services (not in operation)
o COAST Magazine (not in operation)
o Alaska Wilderness & Recreation Association (not in operation)
o Mindful Marmot (not in operation)
o D's Dinner Bell in the Woods (not in operation)
o Bell in the Woods (not in operation)
o Journey to Alaska Adventures (not in operation this year)
o Salmon Sisters (closed Seward location)
o Bear Valley Road Runner (dropped/dissatisfied w/ referrals)
o Hamajang foods (not in operation)
o Susan Swiderski Fine Art (maintaining Orca Island, Artist Studio BnB)
o Nauti Otter Yurt Village (maintaining Nauti Otter Inn)
o Lighthouse Cafe & Bakery (choosing not to renew with Chamber this year)
New:
o Bear Glacier Yurts (Classic 2nd business (Turning Heads/Seward Helicopters))
o Fish Seward Alaska (Classic 2nd business (Alaska Shuttle/Tufted Puffin))
o Royal Carribean Group (Corporate 10+)
o Essential One (Classic 2nd business (Shoreside Petroleum))
Prospective/Processing Members:
o Mermaid Grotto Cafe
o A to Z Construction Services
o Seward Industrial
o Seward Shuttle Service
o Anchor and Summit Wellness
o Alaska Coastal Properties
• MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL DRIVE in full swing
o Managing accounts and reaching out individually to members who have not renewed yet or are
on the fence.
• Advertising and listings sales for 2021 Seward Visitor Guide
o Reconnecting with advertising partners and sharing new 2021 ad sales contract w/ 15%
discount on a space.
- 25% decrease in print run, 20% off production costs
• Promotions - generating interest and Winter weekends participation with membership
• VISITOR GUIDE AD SALES
o At about 50% of regular ad sales
o PDF REPORT by category/directory section
COMMUNICATIONS REPORT:
VISITOR GUIDE
o Order for 60,000 guides with 84 pages sent to Journal Graphics to start publication process --
will have print schedule dates within a few weeks.
o Working with Janessa Anderson to fill in photography gaps
o Met as a team to discuss changes and shifts in guide, looking to add spreads on Native culture,
parks and forests, trails and expand winter information
Premium Member Spotlights
o Wrote and published Forest, Tides & Treasures spotlight for September
o Working on Spotlight for October on The Highliner
Website
o Continually meeting with Simpleview, have findings presentation in Oct.
o Current webpage seeing—14,000 views over the last 30 days, down 21 percent from the
previous period. Average duration of visit in 2 minutes!
o Continue to maintain a low bounce rate.
Advertising
o Looking into print advertising options for 2021 -- finding the best ways to utilize a smaller
budget, vary our past advertising
Social Media
o Instagram: Over 10,000 followers, should be verified soon! Continually expanding engagement
and buzz
o Facebook: Average reach of—38,000 over last 2 weeks
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31 Years:
The Aftermath of
the Exxon Valdez
Oil Spill
It has been 31 years since the oil spill. $900
million was initially awarded to the EVOS Trust
to benefit of the spill -impacted communities
and resilience of the habitat of the region.
Today, $188 million remains in the EVOS Trust.
EVOS Trustee Council
State Trustees
• Alaska Department of Fish & Game
• Alaska Department of Environmental
Conservation
• Alaska Department of Law (Vacant)
Federal Trustees
• National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration/National Marine
Fisheries Service
• United States Forest Service/United
States Department of Agriculture
• United States Department of the
Interior (Vacant)
Current plan is to spend
EVOS Trust down to $0.
** Trustee Council must vote
unanimously to take any
official action.
EVOS Public Advisory Council
• 24-month terms
• Last met September 26, 2018
is
EVOS Think Tank of Citizens
Sheri Buretta, chair of Chugach Alaska
Corporation, the regional Alaska Native
corporation in the spill area.
• Shauna Hegna, president of Koniag, the
Alaska Native regional corporation
based in Kodiak.
• Mead Treadwell, former Alaska
lieutenant governor and deputy
commissioner ofthe State Department
of Environmental Conservation.
• Marilyn Leland, retired. She previously
served as executive director of Cordova
District Fishermen United and was a
founding member and ultimately
deputy director of the Prince William
Sound Regional Citizens'Advisory
Council.
• Molly McCammon, former executive
director ofthe Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
Trustee Council, former chief of staff to
three Alaska legislators, and deputy
press secretary to Gov. Bill Sheffield.
Recommended Uses
For The Research
Subaccount
1. Continue funding the current S-year
research commitments.
a.Approx. $8 million as of FY20
2. Establish $20 million operating
endowments for the Alaska Sealife
Center to ensure the organization can
continue scientific and community -
focused work.
3. Establish an Ocean Research Fund at
the Alaska Community Foundation.
a. Approx. $60-$70 million
• Diane Kaplan, president and CEO of
Rasmuson Foundation.
• Phil Mundy, retired. Most recently he
served as laboratory director for
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration Fisheries in Juneau. He
served as a science advisor to the U.S.
Department of Justice from the time of
the spill until the formation ofthe
Trustee Council.
• Ann Rothe, nonprofit consultant. Former
executive director of Trustees for Alaska
and retired from the Alaska
Conservation Foundation.
• Fran Ulmer, former Alaska lieutenant
governor and chancellor of the
University of Alaska Anchorage. She was
appointed to the Alaska Special
Committee on the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
and to the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil
Spill Commission.
Key Elements
Transfer remaining
assets into a
permanent
endowment to be
managed for the
benefit of the region,
its communities and
people in perpetuity.
Alaska Community Foundation (ACF)
Recommended Uses
For The Habitat
• Manages more than $90 million in assets and 450 funds, many
Subaccount
requiring specific expertise.
1. $20 million for the Alutiiq Museum
• Generally manages a 7% return rate over the long-term.
2. $20 million to Chugach Heritage
. Variable administrative fee structure — .75% for accounts larger
Foundation
3. Remaining funds should be used to
than $100,000 — and the cost includes all grantmaking overhead,
support the following types of
program personnel, program convening, financial management and
activities within the spill -affected
oversight, and investment asset management.
region:
Under the Think Tank Proposal, ACF's administrative budget
o Fisheries Vitality
o Infrastructure
would be $1,350,000 annually based upon $180,000,000 in
• Education and Engagement
endowments.
im
AOLBenefits of A New
Vision for EVOS
• Increased efficiency administering funds = more
resources to heal the spill -impacted region.
• Increased transparency and simplicity in grant -
application process for stakeholders and
qualifying projects.
• Perpetual endowments that will continue
supporting the work being done to restore the
region's natural resources. ,41110IM&L
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information on
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@newvisionforEVOS
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tters to the
Share New Vision for n Opinion
EVOS with your MM
community and engage
fellow stakeholders.
Support for a New
Vision for EVOS
• Afognak Native Corportion
• Alaska Sealife Center
• Alutiiq Museum
• Chugach Alaska Corporation
• Koniag, Inc.
• Native Village of Port Lions
• Old Harbor Native Corporation
• Representative Don Young
• U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski
• U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan
Past & Upcoming
Presentations
• Kodiak Community Foundation Cordova Chamber of Commerce
• Cordova Community Foundation Seward Chamber of Commerce
• Alaska Chamber of Commerce Cordova City Council
• Kodiak Chamber of Commerce • Anchorage Downtown Rotary
Questions?
CONTACT THE EVOS THINK TANK
OF CITIZENS FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FOR REVIEW
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PACAB HARBOR
1. The SMIC yard is a couple of boats from being full for the first time ever, the one biggest issue we
have now is not enough power stalls.
2. The water in the harbor will start being turned off in early October.
3. The 50 ton lifts are slowing down, the entire harbor crew is working and we have adjusted to
COVID-19 issues/mandates while doing boat lifts.
4. There is a new storage yard on the harbor side of the bay, this has helped with the shortage of
yard space.
5. The 330 ton lifts are slowing down as the season is winding down for some of the larger
vessels, we have no waiting list to get lifted into the SMIC yard.
6. The crew is continuing to clean up the last 2 lots at SMIC, this could take some time but we
are making headway.
7. We are continuing social distancing on the city's fish cleaning stations a public notice has
been posted and every other hose has been removed. (Still no issues at this time), they will be
shut down soon.
8. The harbor office is fully staffed, the new Harbor Worker II will start the first week of
October.
9. The US Coast Guard contacted the harbor about location and designs for the new FRC,
which will be located at SMIC. The coast guard has contacted me for the land acquisition for
the Coast Guard SMIC site. More information to come later.
10. The Harbor has upgraded to the new software and are working through some minor issues.
11. The harbormaster has submitted the 2022 Municipal Facility Grant to replace G, K and L-
float, once again thank you for approving the resolution so the city can pursue this grant.
I should find out prior to this meeting.
12. The harbor has submitted a questionnaire/proposal with EVOSTC for a wash -down pad
located at the 50 ton area. (No response as of today)
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City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes
September 2, 2020 Volume 3, Page
CALL TO ORDER
The September 2, 2020 regular meeting of the Port & Commerce Advisory Board was
called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Chair Laura Schneider.
OPENING CEREMONY
Benjamin Smith led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Laura Schneider presiding, and
Bruce Jaffa (telephonically)
C&A Httghe�i
Lynda Paquette
comprising a quorum of the board; and
Stephen Sowell, Assistant City Manager
Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Jessica Stallard, Deputy City Clerk
Cory Borgeson, Electric Utility Manager
Excused — None
Absent — Hughes
Erin Lemas (telephonically)
Colby Lawrence
Benjamin Smith
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING
The City of Seward is currently experiencing a declared public health emergency due to
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), so alternate methods for providing Citizen Comments
were created. Unless otherwise noted, the following Citizen Comments were submitted in
advance and read into the record by the City Clerk:
Phil Kaluza commended the board for their continued support of renewable energy. He
said his photovoltaic (PV) system was inspected and approved for interconnection by the Electric
department on May 15, 2020, but his electric meter was never swapped out. Kaluza disagreed
with the Electric department adopting a checklist for solar electric installation.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Paquette/Smith)
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Motion Passed Unanimous
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City of Seward, Alaska
September 2, 2020
Port and Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Volume 3, Page
The city clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Approval of the June 3, 2020 PACAB Regular Meeting Minutes.
Reschedule the October 21, 2020 work session to October 14, 2020.
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Alaska Railroad Report. Christy Terry said the U.S. Coast Guard ship Healy had a
boat engine fire in Kodiak and they went straight to Seattle. She met with the Cruise Lines
International Association (CLIA) to discuss COVID-19 mitigation and planning for the 2021
season.
In response to Paquette, Terry said this year's music festival and holiday fair had
been cancelled. The Ship Escort/Response Vessel System (SERVS) event would be rescheduled
from Fall 2020 to Spring 2021.
Chamber of Commerce Report — Jason Bickling said the Chamber was excited to
move forward with their new website; it would represent Seward's port, harbor, and marine
industry. The Chamber membership was increasing.
In response to Jaffa, Bickling said he was not expecting the 2021 tourist season to
return to normal. The airlines were expecting a significant decrease in air travel for 2021. He said
the Seward Chamber of Commerce did not have a direct relationship with the Moose Pass
Chamber of Commerce.
Harbormaster Report. Harbormaster Norm Regis introduced Assistant City Manager
Stephen Sowell. Regis said he would not be able to attend the October 14, 2020 work session.
The harbor had received new dumpsters. JAG Alaska had been awarded the United States Naval
Ship (USNS) Sioux contract. The U.S. Navy would be in Seward from October 5, 2020 to
December 5, 2020.
Other Reports, Announcements, and Presentations — None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
NEW BUSINESS
Nominate and elect a commissioner as Chair.
Laura Schneider was nominated as Chair. No other nominations were received.
Motion (Paquette/Lawrence)
Motion Passed
Re-elect Laura Schneider as Chair.
Unanimous
City of Seward, Alaska
September 2, 2020
Port and Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Volume 3, Page
Nominate and elect a commissioner as Vice Chair.
Bruce Jaffa was nominated as Vice Chair. No other nominations were received.
Motion (Schneider/Paquette)
Motion Passed
Re-elect Bruce Jaffa as Vice Chair.
Unanimous
Provide recommendation to council on high vessel property tax.
Regis recommended that the board leave the high vessel property tax as it is. He said
there was a waiting list for all of the harbor boat slips.
In response to Lawrence, Regis said he did not know the total number of boats lost to
other ports due to the high tax rate. He recommended vessel owners appeal the tax if they
disagreed with it.
In response to Jaffa, Regis said the moorage contracts and leases cover all of the harbor
expenses. The taxes go into the General Fund and not the Harbor Enterprise Fund.
In response to Smith, Regis said an explanation of how the high vessel property tax was
divided was available on the borough website.
Motion (Schneider/Jaffa) The Port and Commerce Advisory Board
recommends making no changes to the
high vessel property tax at this time,
pending further review.
Schneider said she would be including the board's recommendation in her report to council.
Motion Passed
Unanimous
Review the energy committee's recommendations on the Interconnect Policy.
Electric Utility Manager Cory Borgeson said he was glad to work with the board and
stakeholders to simplify the city's interconnect policy. He hoped to utilize the other railbelt
utilities' expertise on this topic. The city's current meters allowed customers with solar panels to
benefit from them. Borgeson hoped to have a recommendation on the Interconnect Policy to the
board by October, 2020.
Motion (Schneider/Paquette) Change the September 16, 2020 work
session topic from "Evaluate the Blue
Pipeline Initiative" to "Evaluate the
City's Interconnect Policy".
Motion Passed Unanimous
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City of Seward, Alaska
September 2, 2020
Lemas left the meeting at 1:00 p.m.
Discuss the Energy Fair.
Port and Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes
Volume 3, Page
The board directed the Energy committee to bring forward a list of topics for informational
Zoom webinars at the October meeting.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
Port & Commerce Advisory Board Budget Report through August 21, 2020.
CITIZEN COMMENTS — None
BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jaffa was excited that meetings had resumed. He welcomed Electric Utility Manager
Cory Borgeson.
Smith congratulated the Alaska Sealife Center on meeting their goal and being able to
remain open. He congratulated JAG on the contract with the U.S. Navy. He welcomed Borgeson.
Lawrence said he would not be at the September 16, 2020 work session.
Paquette welcomed Borgeson. She was excited that the meetings were returning to
normal. She congratulated the Alaska Sealife Center. She reminded everyone to register to vote.
Schneider welcomed the new members of administration. She reminded everyone to fill
out the U.S. Census. She was grateful the board was able to attend meetings telephonically
during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Regis was excited to have a U.S. Navy ship in Seward this winter.
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned at 1:11 p.m.
Jessica Stallard, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
(City Seal)
Laura Schneider
Chair
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Heat Pump Economics for Seward Fact Sheet
My Assumption: 2000 mini splits installed in Seward homes and businesses.
They displace on average 500
gallons of oil each (some more - some less) X 2000 = 1 million gallons oil
displaced each year. How do
we get there? Utility incentives like On -Bill Repayment (Alaska HB 374), utility
rebates, incentive rates,
customer education. Plenty going on in the lower 48 utilities to evaluate.
Savings to Heat Pump users: $1 for every gallon of oil displaced with the heat
pump X 500 gal X 2000
heat pumps = $1 Million dollars a year total heat pump fuel savings at today's oil
and electric rates.
Utility Benefit: To operate those heat pumps, the City utility will sell an additional
11 kWh for every gallon of
oil replaced with a heat pump X 1 million gal displaced/yr = 11 Million kWh/yr
sales with additional profit
somewhere around $800,000/year. That added utility profit can lower electric
rates, pay for maintenance
and system upgrades benefiting all electrical customers.
Economic SUM: Between the heat pump users ($ 1 million) and the city utility
profit ($800,000) the
community will save 1.8 million dollars a year.
Environmental Benefit: CO2 emission savings: 1 gal/oil displaced with gas
electric generation = 10 Ibs
CO2 net reduction X 1 million gal/yr = 10 Million Ibs of CO2 avoided or 4500
metric tons per year Plus
$40/tonn potential carbon credit (Recent ADN article) _ $180,000 annually. Less
diesel exhaust, less fumes
and diesel odors indoors, reduced fuel spill risk, etc.. And, as we add more
renewables to our generation
mix, the more environmentally sound heat pumps become.
Cost: 2000 mini -splits at $4000 ea = $8 Million dollars invested.
Bottom Line: $8 million cost / $1.8 million dollars annual savings = 4.4 year
simple payback for the
community.
My Contact Info:
Phil Kaluza, Arctic Energy Systems
Box 3234 Seward, AK 99664
pkaluza@gmail.com
text/cell- 907-360-6337
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March 3, 2019
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Haw did I get my Seward Numbers?
A mini split can displace up to 800 gallons of oil per year. Average 500 gaily:,
5n0 gallons X $1/gai saved = $500 1 yr per heat pump.
2000 neat pumps X $500 = $1 million dollars saved in fuel costs.
Seward utility makes approx. $.08 1 kWh X 11 kWh/gal X 1 million gal = $880,000.
t avings to Seward: $1 million + $880,000 = $1.9 million
per year savings to the community.
Simple Economic Calculation
r'n.at is the Equivalent Oil Cost when using a Heat Pump?
Take the Electricity Price times 11.0 (assumes a cop 2.9)
Winter Residential: S0.171kWh x 11.0 kWh/gallon = $1.871 gallon of Oil
Compare to the Current Oil Price of $2.871 gallon? Save $1.00 1 gallon.
What about Propane?
Take Electricity Price times 7.3
PA7lkWh x 1.3 kWh/gallon = $1.24 / gallon of Propane
Compare to the Current Propane Price of $3 / gallon? Sxe._ J r ahon
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Incentive Program
900,000 in Norway with 2.3 miltion residences
• Rebates (friend recently got $1200 from Puget Sound Energy)
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SEWARD HEAT PUMP UPDATE:
It's been about a year since I last wrote about heat pumps in Seward. Though the technology
hasn't changed, new research and performance data continues to support the market moving
from heating oil to heat pumps in Seward. In particular, mini -split heat pumps. Referred to as
Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP) they are the most cost effective heat pump options currently
available. Not to discredit ground -source heat pumps or the SeaLife Center seawater system,
in fact I'm excited about the City's upcoming project, but few have the heating demand or
resources to consider such large scale projects. Mini -splits offer something for the rest of us.
Outdoor Unit Indoor Unit
Think of a mini -split as a super efficient electric space heater. In fact, 250% - 300% more
efficient than the typical electric space heater. The most efficient mini -splits available have
heat outputs that may not meet the total heating demand of larger buildings during extreme low
temperatures. Additional units can be installed but the economics become less attractive. The
most cost effective strategy is usually to let a single high efficiency mini -split do as much as it
can to displace heating oil and allow the existing heating system to cover the excess heating
loads during those few very cold days a year.
I know the Idea of pulling heat out of cold outdoor air to heat your home in the dead of winter is
counter intuitive to say the least. To those without a degree in thermodynamics it's simply that
magic of the refrigeration cycle that keeps my ice cream hard in the freezer and the air behind
the refrigerator warm. The heat pump technology today is much better than 20 years ago,
especially for use in colder climates.
We have lots of performance data on the Seal-ife Center heat pump project in Seward, but
local
performance data on mini -splits are limited to some anecdotal info from current users and the
monitoring I have done with my apartment - turned Seward Heat Pump Research Lab in
winter.
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I have monitored three different heat pumps for efficiency throughout a heating season. One
older air to water system and two newer high end mini -splits. I'm not ready to say which unit is
the best or worst, I will say this: The Gov't rating system called the Heating System
Performance Factor (HSPF) lacks credibility in my opinion for measuring the seasonal
efficiency
of heat pumps in cold climates. The 30 some year old test standard is obsolete. The problem is
testing the efficiency of a mini -split in the field is no easy task. The efficiencies change with
outdoor temperatures and the load, such that different climate locations and building sizes will
vary the seasonal efficiency of the same unit. Throw in a few hundred brands and countless
models and you get the idea. So far I've looked at two different large mini -split manufacturers
using the same space and monitoring equipment. That is certainly unique for most heat pump
studies, but its only one data point. I'm not done though, there's always next winter.
Alaska and national research done to date support that heat pumps work. They work in our
milder coastal climate and in the extreme cold of our arctic. In cases where electric rates are
modest in relation to heating oil costs, like Seward, a heat pump is about 113 less expensive to
heat with than oil heat. Let's do some quick math:
• It takes 11 kWh of electricity for an efficient mini -split to equal the heat output of 1 gallon
of heating oil. At 17 cents per kWh = $1.87 per gallon heat equivalent. That's about a
buck per gallon savings for the same amount of heat using a heat pump.
• A typical Seward home can save 500 gallons a year or $500 a year savings with the
mini -split. NOTE: for those heating with electric space heat or propane, the savings are
way better.
• Our city owned electric utility will sell an additional 11 kWh for each gallon of oil saved.
• Assuming 8 cents per kWh profit = $4401yr additional profit to our utility to help pay to
maintain our grid and keep the lights on for everyone.
• Each gallon of heating oil displaced with a heat pump in Seward = 10 Ibs of CO2 saved
from being released into our environment. (More renewables = more CO2 saved)
Here's what 2000 mini -splits Installed in Seward will do annually:
• 1 million gallons of oil displaced
• 1 million dollars saved by owners
• 880,000 dollars profit to our utility (almost a million)
• 10 million pounds of CO2 not produced (carbon credits? )
Multiply that by the 14 year typical lifespen of a mini -split the numbers become really huge.
A new Alaska heat pump calculator is available at heatoump. Its pretty simple. Takes into
account updated energy costs and historical weather data for each community in Alaska. Add
a
few inputs regarding the size of your building and use and the online software calculates a
detailed economic analysis for your application. The calculator relies mainly on the field
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research efficiency results for estimating savings and not the bloated manufacturer claims.
Give it a try, its free.
We now have a locally grown and certified refrigeration tech here is Seward to help install and
maintain your heat pump. Double D Services (907-422-7657)
My question is how many millions of gallons of oil are we going to bum, the CO2 generated,
and
dollars lost before we make the switch to a cheaper cleaner heating alternative? Utilities
across the country offer rebates and low interest loans to promote heat pumps as they benefit
all their customers. Purchasing a heat pump is no free lunch. Our Seward City Council should
consider its options.
Phil Kaluza, mostly -retired building science specialist
Contact Info: pkaluza@gmail.com (907-360-6337)
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Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board
2020 1st 2na and 3' Quarter Report
During the first three quarters of 2020, PACAB held 6 meetings and 4 work sessions. Our spring
schedule was interrupted by COVID-19, but with the hard work of staff we were able to hold
meetings in May and June. We took our scheduled hiatus for July and August and reconvened in
September.
PACAB has been working from our list of approved priorities and short-term goals:
- Create an ad hoc committee for SMIC Development and an ad hoc committee for Energy
The board created these committees at our January meeting. The Energy Committee,
consisting of board members Hughes, Paquette and Smith, should be commended for their
diligence in meeting and working on projects throughout the pandemic and the busy summer
season. Their efforts are greatly appreciated. The SMIC Development Committee will meet in
October in advance of our annual review of the SMIC Development Plan.
- Support the work of the Airport Committee
The board is disappointed with the current outcome of the airport project which eliminates the
long runway. We are dedicated to working towards solutions that will help Seward's airport to
grow in support of our community's needs.
- Provide input on the Capital Improvement Plan
PACAB Resolution 2020-002 recommended Council approval of a facility grant application
for the replacement of G, K, and L floats. The board also supports the harbor's pursuit of
funding for the replacement of the North Launch Ramps and the installation of a washdown
pad for the 50 Ton lift. Thank you to harbor staff for their diligence in pursuing funding for
these projects.
- Discuss and review the City Council work session with the electric department
The board has devoted a lot of time and effort into ensuring that a safe, fair, and user-friendly
alternative energy interconnect policy is implemented in the City of Seward. The board
greatly appreciates the expertise and positive attitude of the new interim Electric Utility
Manager, Cory Borgeson. We have had very productive discussions and have developed a
schedule for full implementation of the policy. We also look forward to taking an active role
in discussions about the upcoming rate study.
- Review the vessel property tax and provide recommendation to Council
Vessel property taxes are tied to the mil rate. Two peninsula communities have chosen to
instead implement a flat tax. Converting to this method for Seward would represent an
approximately $160,000 annual loss to the general fund. With the harbor being consistently
full, the board does not see the potential to attract new customers as a compelling reason to
change the tax rate. Additionally, with the current losses in sales tax revenue, the board does
not think it is prudent to recommend a further reduction in revenue. The board does not
recommend any changes at this time.
- Work towards developing a Climate Action Plan
This year's challenges have caused our CAP efforts to come to a halt. The board's hope is that
the statewide climate action planning cohort that the Council supported will come to fruition
to help with the funding and execution of this endeavor. There will be a resolution brought
before the assembly at the Alaska Municipal League conference from the group planning this
cohort that PACAB urges the Council to take under advisement.
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- Determine action needed to address halibut by -catch and provide recommendation to
Council
The board had productive discussions about the merits of establishing halibut by -catch limits
tied to abundance and increasing observer requirements on offshore vessels. The board agreed
that there is more that could be done to prevent halibut bycatch and preserve the resource for
the benefit of communities like Seward that rely on commercial and charter halibut fisheries.
At our May meeting, North Pacific Fisheries Management Council member Andy Mezirow
spoke to the board and explained some of the political challenges of attempting to provide
pushback to the trawl fleet. He emphasized the downward trend of halibut bycatch while also
acknowledging that the decrease over the last several years has been tied to the declining
abundance of the resource. Mr. Mezirow said he would keep the board informed when there
were opportunities for the City to weigh in on important council decisions such as the decade -
long push for Gulf of Alaska Groundfish Rationalization. We look forward to following up
with Mr. Mezirow after the October meeting of the NPFMC and forwarding any
recommendations for action to Council.
- Evaluate the Blue Pipeline Initiative and give recommendation to Council on the city's
continued investment
This program is currently on hold while they continue to search for someone to run the
program in Seward. There was a strong candidate offered the position in the spring who was
not able to take the job due to the pandemic. Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Jason
Bickling has informed the board that the funds the city contributed to the project while it has
not been operational have been set aside for future years and not used for administrative costs.
Until such time as the program is active again, it would be difficult to fairly evaluate it. The
board agreed to table this item until there is more information available. We will take this
issue up again before the next budget cycle when they will likely request a new commitment
of funds.
Upcoming agenda items:
- Evaluate options for a heat pump rebate program and present a proposal to Council
- Send a board member to the Alaska Municipal League Conference
- Review the SMIC Development Plan
- Sponsor an Energy workshop for the community
- Prioritize City, State, and Federal Priorities for port and commerce initiatives
- Evaluate city utility infrastructure for future growth
- Hold another joint work session with the Planning & Zoning Commission about a SMIC
overlay
- Participate in Joint Work Session with Historic Preservation committee on Downtown Historic
Overlay District
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Interconnect Policy Implementation
Date
Task
Notes
Complete
Install the first two-way meter
Determine who (position or specific
person) within the Electric
Department will be the interconnect
lead
Review current net metering rate
Develop a simplified application
Refine the internal checklist
Establish a goal for application
processing time
Host a community training to explain
the simplified process
Develop a training
program/document for installers
Work with other utilities to adapt
their pre -made engineered
interconnect plans
Host a vendor fair to encourage
community adoption
Evaluate city code for further
changes and propose ordinance to
Council
Develop technical guidelines for
number of interconnects and percent
of transformer capacity
Report quarterly on the number of
current applications, number of
successful installs, lessons learned,
and implementation steps completed
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