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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes2021-001 CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKASponsored by: Chair Schneider PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2021-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD, RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD PRIORITIES FROM FEBRUARY 2021 TO FEBRUARY 2022 WHEREAS,the Port and Commerce Advisory Board's responsibilities are listed in SCC 2.30.325 Powers and Duties;and WHEREAS,at its December 16,2020 work session,PACAB reviewed and refined their Priorities and Goals list for 2021. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that: Section 1. The following list of Priorities and Goals from February 2021 through February 2022 is hereby approved by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board and recommended to City Council for approval: PRIORITIES • Support harbor operations and harbor users • Help lead Seward Marine Industrial Center(SMIC)development • Advise and support the Seward Chamber of Commerce in their marketing role for the city • Explore and promote energy alternatives and community sustainability practices • Support actions and legislation that promote the viability of all businesses • Promote quality of life for Seward residents SHORT TERM GOALS • Prioritize City, State, and Federal Priorities for port and commerce initiatives • Review the vessel property tax and provide recommendation to Council • Review the Harbor Tariff • Promote energy education and communication between the City and its residents. • Track and evaluate the progress of the Interconnect Policy, Heat Pump Rebate and other energy related issues. • Participate in Joint Work Session with Historic Preservation committee on Downtown Historic Overlay District PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2020-001 • Hold another joint work session with the Planning&Zoning Commission about a SMIC overlay • Review the SMIC Development Plan • Track progress and make recommendations related to the ongoing development at SMIC • Update Seward Boat Harbor Plan • Provide input on the Capital Improvement Plan • Submit a Climate Action Plan to Council for adoption • Monitor and provide recommendations to Council regarding all fisheries issues impacting our community • Send a board member to the Alaska Municipal League Conference • Discuss water and wastewater infrastructure and its ability to support economic growth, and evaluate environmental impacts • Support and work with the City of Seward Utility and its customers to develop pre-approved grid tie designs and net metering agreement • Evaluate the Blue Pipeline Initiative and give recommendation to Council on the city's continued investment LONG TERM GOALS • Update SMIC Development Plan(Target Completion 2022) • Encourage the City to install demo systems highlighting renewable&alternative energy sources for the public awareness(Target Completion, first install,by 2022) • Promote open air venues for public gatherings 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 3rd day of February, 2021. THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA a a neider,Chair AYES: Paquette, Hughes, Lemas, Smith, Lawrence,Jaffa, Schneider NOES: None ABSENT: None PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD RESOLUTION 2020-001 ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: K ren Corrigan .•A OF SEi4 ••., Acting Deputy City Clerk ��••.•oOFZppRq .••Q ., (City Seal) • SEAL e a • • • : I t .p>q< .I:?°•ti..3Q'.•' 'ti•rF O ar-PS .. ....« c a sao