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Agenda Packet
Wednesday, October 6, 2021
City Council Chambers Beginning at 12:00 p.m.
The City of Seward, Alaska
SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
October 6.2021
12:00 p.m.
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Council Chambers
Bruce Jaffa
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Chair
Term Expires July, 2024
2.
PLEDGE OFALLEGIANCE
Lynda Paquette
Vice Chair
3.
ROLL CALL
Term Expires July, 2024
4.
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE
Carl Hughes
ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING [Those who have
Board Member
signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes
Term Expires July, 2023
per speaker and 36 minutes total speaking time for this agenda item.]
Colby Lawrence
5.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA [Approval
Board Member
of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent
Term Expires July, 2022
Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member so requests.
In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda]
Benjamin Smith
Board Member
6.
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Term Expires July, 2022
A. Proclamations and Awards
Vacant
Board Member
B. Alaska Railroad Report ...................................... Pg. 3
Term Expires July, 2024
Vacant
C. Chamber of Commerce Report ............................. Pg. 4
Board Member
Term Expires July, 2023
D. Harbormaster Report ........................................ Pg. 10
E. Other Reports and Announcements — None
F. Presentations [Presentations are limited to ten minutes each, excluding
Stephen Sowell
Q&A, and are limited to two per meeting unless increased by the board.]
Assistant City Manager
Norm Regis
1. US Economic Development Administration (EDA)
Harbormaster
American Rescue Plan Programs presentation by Brandii
Holmdahl.
Jessica Stallard
Deputy City Clerk
City of Seward, Alaska Port & Commerce Advisory Board Agenda
October 6, 2021 Page I
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Other New Business Items
* 1. Approve the September 1, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes .......................... Pg. 12
2. Review the schedule for the Alaska Municipal League (AML) Conference in
November, determine attendees, and consider the potential impact on the November 17,
2021 PACAB work session............................................................... Pg. 18
3. Update on Interconnect Policy by Electric Utility Manager Rob Montgomery.
4. Discuss pre -approved designs and net metering agreement.
5. Review letter of support signed by Climate Action Committee representative and
discuss next steps.......................................................................... Pg. 24
6. Discuss the Formation of a Tourism/Hospitality Education Platform and Schedule a
WorkSession............................................................................... Pg. 30
7. Discuss having a joint work session with the Historic Preservation Commission to
review the draft of the Downtown Historic District Design Standards & Guidelines.
Pg. 32
8. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS [No Action Required]
A. Port & Commerce Advisory Board Priorities (as approved by City Council). Pg. 33
B.Port & Commerce Advisory Board 2021 Goals Calendar ....................... Pg. 35
9. CITIZEN COMMENTS [There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes
per speaker.]
10. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
It. ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska
October 6, 2021
Port & Commerce Advisory Board Agenda
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RAILROAD
October 6, 2021
Port and Commerce Advisory Board Port of Seward
City of Seward TEL 907.265.2209
Alaska Railroad Mission
Through excellent customer service and sound business management practices, provide safe, efficient
and economical transportation and real estate services that support and grow economic development
opportunities for the State of Alaska.
Report to the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Vessel Traffic-
• Number of vessels in September- 19. Including a foreign pipe ship, pipe barge, research vessels,
Coast Guard buoy tender, fishing vessel, long term barges here for maintenance and repairs, fuel
barges, vessels with projects demobbing and normal freight trade. Planning to see additional
demobbing dockings and another pipe vessel in October.
Facility Use -
With strict mitigation and COVID protocols the Alaska Railroad has allowed limited events to
proceed in the Terminal. During the month of October:
o Community Band practice weekly
o Senior walking 2x per week
o Halloween Carnival
o Potential Corn Hole league
Other Items-
• Our office will attend Alaska Association of Harbormasters and Port Administrators annual
conference at the end of the month.
• The Port continues to follow all State, CDC and US Coast Guard Port continuity protocols in regards
to COVID-19. The Alaska Railroad Corporation continues to masks in all of our facilities.
• Our depot is now closed with the end of the Coastal Classic season. Great public response with
very strong ridership- Summer 2021 total 57,859 passengers (South Bound — 30,610 & North
Bound 27,249). This is roughly 10,000 less than 2019, and we were running at reduced capacity
levels for COVID mitigation distancing.
• Alaska Railroad will build a new bridge this winter at MP-16.17.
• Ongoing 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. Sill in negotiations with the proposers.
• Watch for the press release for our 2022 annual poster/print sale starting in early December.
Seward artist Kwangsook Schaefermeyer created the artwork and will be available to
autograph posters and prints during December. The kick off signing event will be at the Seward
Holiday Arts and Craft Fair at Dale Lindsey Seward Intermodal Terminal. Hours and additional
details to follow.
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Christy Terry, Seward Port Manager Alaska Railroad Corporation
Chamber of Commerce — PACAB Report
October 6th, 2021
* Report submitted September 28th
SBDC Position: City Council approved the funding for the SBDC position - payments
have been made and contracts signed. We will be meeting with the SBDC staff to
review the hiring process and position description and then posting the position in the
near future.
Marketing Contract Work:
Visitor Guide
2022 Visitor Guide Planning is in full swing -Ad sales are coming in fairly quickly. Aisha
Bouziane and Kat Sorensen will be working hard on that piece over the next couple of
months. It has to be sent to the printer in early December.
Marine Marketina
2021 - 2023/4 Marine Guide planning is also in full swing. Ad sales close next week
and Aisha and Kat will begin the layout of the 28 page guide.
We are also starting work on the redesign and production of the PME booth display. The
Pacific Marine Expo is November 18-20t" this year.
Calendar of Upcoming Events:
Oct: Resume Chamber Lunches/ After 5s.
Oct 15-29: Board Candidacy Declaration
Oct 26: Board Strategic Planning
Nov 1-15: Board Elections
Nov 18-20: Pacific Marine Expo
Nov 26-29: Shop Small Weekend
Dec 31: NYE Fireworks
Communications:
• Visitor Guide:
o Started 2022 ad sales on 9/1. Invoices are being sent out immediately
after interest is shown, and some members are using the online
marketplace to just order online, it's great
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o Finished 2021 season strong with visitor guide counts, won't have any left
over this year.
o Starting the brainstorming of content for Marine Guide, working with Jason
and Aisha on ads.
• State COVID grant finished
o Spent $165,000 on general improvements to Visit Seward's media
collection, COVID safety protocol, and a plethora of online ads!
o Added over 500 new, professional images to our gallery
o Had Janessa photograph over 30 member businesses to update their
listings (images to come!)
o Was able to support SeaBird week with stickers and promotion, promote a
COVID friendly 4th of July, and enhance the Seward Silver Salmon Derby
project with help from grant
o Also paid for an additional year of Crowdriff, the content management
platform
o Digital campaign performed at 24% above quoted deliverables. Over the
course of the summer, 22% of our website visits came from digital ad
campaigns! See below for more detailed numbers
o Top engagement areas include: Denver, Dallas, Seattle, Houston, Phoenix
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■ Map of in -state, drive, and fly US market visitors for past 3 years by
zip code
■ Total visitor per day, week, month and year
■ Demographic and psychographic profiles of visitor by state, county,
city or zip code
■ Visit length, Point of Interest (we choose up to 10 locations to count
data) visitation, spending data, market analysis
Visitor Center
• Wrapping up end of the season
• Making sure calendar of events is up to date
• Started the process of digitizing photos and other historical artifacts left in the
visitor center
• Ordered office supplies
• Created posters and updated websites for Meet The Candidate
• Created survey for Seward locals to ask questions to the candidates, dispersed
around town and to city hall
• Stocked up on other chamber guides for the winter
• Winterized derby booth
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• Took data from season end date survey to utilize with guests, 58 responses, 22
reported closing
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8/252021 13 5625 Marathon Helicopters
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9/30/2021 yes
The last day of our daily departures is 9/30121. However, we're open throughout the rest of the year far custom trips and special availability. For travelers in 0p 1
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9/30/2021 yes
August 22 & 24, 1 have (2) one night slats open_ September I have openings after Labor Day weekend.
8/182021100512 Discovery Gift Shop
9130/2021 yes
• Working on Sept restaurant hours cheat sheet
• Put together membership renewal packets
• Took payments for membership dues
• Set up mini hoodie store in visitor center
Chamber Membership Side
Total Active Members: 376
• Dropped: 2 - retiring, no longer in business
• Rejoined/Renewals:15
• Prospective/Processing Members: 7
• Membership Renewal Drive:
o Managing invoices, membership level inquiries, reaching out to those on the
fence about renewal
o Working with account contacts on an individual basis to discuss their
membership and listing choices for 2022
o Pushing for listing updates in time for 2022 visitor guide
• Other Projects:
o SMAF Support
o Beginning winter weekend planning
-SMAF (sept)
-Halloween Weekend (Oct)
-Shop Small Weekend (Nov)
-NYE Weekend (Dec -Jan)
-Polar Bear Jump (Jan)
-Valentine's Day Weekend (Feb)
-Spring Break Weekend (March)
o Membership Informational Presentation -Virtual presentation w/Q+A about
membership levels and benefits
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o Startup Week -Acting as the Seward event lead and attending statewide
committee calls for AK Startup Week (Virtual/in person hybrid event)
o Nonprofit week - a week of virtually celebrating and highlighting our Seward
Area nonprofits ( end of January?)
PACAB HARBOR
➢ Both Travelifts have continued removing vessels from the harbor for winter storage.
➢ We are prepping the SMIC yard for the winter storage season.
➢ We continue to have a list for the 330 ton travelift for vessels to get lifted or to be placed
into the water.
➢ The water throughout the harbor has been turned off, there are several locations that we
will have water on for the winter.
➢ We are still working with the public with COVID protocol in mind while continuing to do boat
lifts and public contact in the Seward Harbor office.
➢ A continuous cleanup is still in process on the last 2 lots at SMIC, this could take some time
but we are making headway.
➢ The fish cleaning stations are now closed due to the water being turned off.
➢ The harbor office is fully staffed.
➢ The Harbor has upgraded to the new software and are continuing to work through some
minor issues with the on-line payments.
➢ The harbor office is on its winter schedule due to some staff shortages and are open
Monday through Saturday. The Sunday harbor crew will check phone messages throughout
the day and respond as necessary.
➢ Continuing to have meetings concerning the North East harbor launch ramp, we are at the
95% design we are waiting to receive the dredge permit from the CORP, we went out to bid
on September 15th, and we will open bids October 8 at 11:00 am.
➢ Harris Sand and Gravel is the winning bidder for the G, K and L-Float replacement project,
council approve the contract as soon as we have a construction schedule I will let you know.
➢ We opened bids for the Seward Harbor Cathodic Protection project on September24th at
3:30 pm.
➢ The winning bidder is Global Diving & Salvage, this contract will go before council on the
October 11th council meeting.
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➢ We had a pre bid conference for the North East Launch Ramp on September 23rd at 1300
Six companies showed up for questions and a walk through of the project.
➢ Below is a letter from a harbor user, you always hear the bad so I like to let you hear the
good.
Hello,
I just wanted to let you know that we pulled our boat out of our slip E for the season and don't plan
to return until May of next year. I just wanted to give my highest compliments to the Harbor Master
Office and City of Seward. This was my first summer having a boat slip in Seward and it was such a great
experience. From how clean and organized everything was, to easy launch access and parking,
convenient trash disposal and clean harbor bathrooms - the city does an amazing job taking care of its
facilities. So thank you for all of your hard work and for providing such a wonderful place to visit and
enjoy.
Thank you again,
is
City of Seward, Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
September 1, 2021 Volume 4, Page
CALL TO ORDER
The September 1, 2021 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was
called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Bruce Jaffa.
OPENING CEREMONY
Harbormaster Norm Regis led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Bruce Jaffa, presiding; and
Carl Hughes
Benjamin Smith (telephonic)
comprising a quorum of the Board; and
Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Brenda Ballou, City Clerk
Excused — None
Absent — None
Vacant — Two
Colby Lawrence
Lynda Paquette
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING — None
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Paquette/Hughes)
Motion Passed
Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Unanimous
The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Approve the May 5, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes.
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Proclamations & Awards — None
Alaska Railroad Report. Christy Terry said the cruise ship terminal would be used
during the first weekend of December for a holiday craft fair. The Alaska Railroad would be
daylighting another tunnel near Seward, and they would be building a new bridge and doing track
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repairs. Seward's port would be receiving three pipe ships soon. The last Coastal Classic passenger
train would be on September 12, 2021. Terry reported that the railroad expected to announce the
developer partner within the next month.
Clerk's Note: Daylighting a tunnel is to remove its "roof' of overlying rock and soil, exposing
the railway or roadway to daylight and converting it to a railway or roadway cut.
Hughes wondered if the cruise ship schedule for 2022 had been announced yet. In response,
Terry said there were almost 100 ships scheduled, and between six and eight days would be double
ship days.
Paquette asked what would happen to tunnels that could not be daylighted. Terry said they
would be converted to overpasses in the future. Jaffa wondered if the tunnel district would be
renamed, and Terry said she was not sure.
In response to Jaffa's inquiry about the port and cruise ship terminal expansion, Terry said
the railroad created a Seward Community Partnership Team, and they were going down the road
on negotiations. Jaffa appreciated having the plans included in the report. Terry added that the new
dock would not result in additional cruise ships coming into Seward, but would accommodate
larger cruise ships, which was the trend in the industry. In response to Lawrence, Terry said the
port and terminal expansion project was not expected to have an impact on the cruise ships coming
to Seward.
Chamber of Commerce Report. Jason Bickling said the new position for the Small
Business Development Center would be posted in September, and the office would be located
inside the Chamber of Commerce building.
Bickling stated the Chamber was working on its first ever Marine Guide for Seward, and
was expected to be ready in time for the Pacific Marine Expo on November 18-20, 2021; he would
plan to update the guide every three years or so.
Bickling said the Chamber was also looking into obtaining tracking information for
marketing purposes; he explained it would be behavior tracking data that was available through
phone applications that showed whether people were locals or visitors, where they gathered to eat,
shop, and partake in various activities.
Jaffa wondered what business information was available through the Chamber's website.
Bickling stated there was a marine -specific area on the website, and the new Marine Guide would
be posted online as well. Jaffa mentioned there was a new tug boat coming to Seward; Bickling
said he would include that information in the guide.
Jaffa asked what the role of the State Chamber of Commerce was in developing the
workforce. Bickling said the Seward Chamber was involved, as well as the Department of Labor,
the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District, and AVTEC.
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Hughes stated that it appeared 2022 reservations were already up for many businesses,
earlier than usual. In response, Bickling said local businesses were reporting reservations were
coming in stronger than ever.
Harbormaster Report. Harbormaster Norm Regis said the Seward Marine Industrial
Center (SMIC) was filling up already; there was a two week waitlist for boat lifts.
Hughes asked if the wash down pad at SMIC would be open during the winter. Regis stated
the building had not been finished at the wash down pad, so the water would be turned off this
winter.
Paquette wondered how the gut barge worked. In response, Regis said the harbor crew
pulled it out to a certain area in the bay and emptied it. Paquette wondered if the city would
consider getting a fish grinder; she had recently seen fish carcass waste on the beach. Regis stated
the harbor emptied the gut barge in accordance with their permit, and the city was not the only
entity who emptied fish waste into the bay. Jaffa asked if Regis would look into what the cost of a
fish grinder would be.
In response to Jaffa, Regis said the Request for Proposals (RFP) for GKL Float Project was
out on the street, and an extension had been granted to allow vendors to obtain pricing on materials.
Regis added that another RFP to replace the anodes on the city docks.
In response to Jaffa, Regis said there were several shovel -ready projects for the harbor,
including adding a 5 Ton Lift to I Dock, having a wash down pad on the city side, and improving
the South Harbor Uplands.
Hughes wondered if L Float would be extended. In response, Regis said L Float would be
extended by 75 feet, and K Float would be extended by 75 to 100 feet. Jaffa asked what the impact
would be to moorage slips, and Regis said it would result in losing some slips to increase transient
moorage.
Other Reports and Announcements — None
Presentations — None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS — None
NEW BUSINESS
Other New Business Items
Nominate and elect a Chair.
Jaffa thanked Laura Schneider and Erin Lemas for their service to PACAB. Jaffa asked the
board to consider having another election for chair and vice chair in a few months, after the board
had a chance to fill the two vacancies.
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Motion (Jaffa/Hughes)
Motion Passed
Motion (Hughes/Paquette)
Motion Passed
Nominate and elect a Vice Chair.
Motion (Jaffa/Lawrence)
Motion Passed
Conduct an election today for chair and
vice chair with terms to serve through
January, 2022, then conduct another
election.
Unanimous
Elect Bruce Jaffa as Chair for a term to
expire January, 2022.
Unanimous
Elect Lynda Paquette as Vice Chair for a
term to expire January, 2022.
Unanimous
Monitor and provide recommendations to council regarding all fisheries impacting the
community.
Hughes wished to get survey results for the 2021 season. Regis said United Fisheries of
Alaska would send a report, and he would pass it along to the board when he received it. Jaffa
thought Seward should be taking part in these discussions.
Discuss budget -related items.
Motion (Jaffa/Hughes) Maintain the same budget amount for
2022 as for 2021.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Discuss planning a joint work session to form a tourism/hospitality education track that
could help overcome summer worker shortages.
Paquette wished to form a coalition between PACAB, the Chamber of Commerce, the
schools, and AVTEC to attract high school students into the hospitality industry. She suggested
that AVTEC could even develop a hospitality program. She wanted to encourage young locals to
work.
Lawrence said AVTEC had a maritime advisory board; the apprentice program allowed
students to work in the summer to accrue sea time. He agreed that getting high school students
engaged would be helpful.
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Jaffa suggested that Paquette create a list of organizations she would like to involve, and
draft a memo to provide an overview.
Smith stated that AVTEC had created a new position for an Apprentice Coordinator that
would work across all sectors.
Discuss the Lowell Point Wastewater Treatment Facility.
Jaffa thought that Lowell Point residents deserved to have a voice in this matter.
Paquette said she was right to bring her concerns forward to council in June, 2020; she felt
she was owed an apology and had been disrespected by the Public Works director.
Hughes asked if council had requested that PACAB address this issue. He believed it was
a matter between the city's administration and city council. In response, Paquette said this
pertained to PACAB because it had an impact on the economy.
Lawrence asked if the city was already working on these issues. In response, Assistant
City Manager Stephen Sowell said the city was working on it; the city manager supported Public
Works engaging R&M Consultants to do a study.
In response to Jaffa, Public Works Director Doug Schoessler stated the sewage lagoon
was working. He said in October, 2020 there was an underground air line that was discovered to
have been broken; repairs had been initiated, but then interrupted by the crews getting COVID-19
and then freezing weather. Schoessler said in the spring this year, the odors had been bad, but he
had not received any complaints for many months now.
Jaffa stated he did not believe that relocation was an option, but wondered if a different
system might work better. Schoessler said that R&M Consultants was currently doing a small
study, but he hoped to engage them in creating a Master Plan that would be viable for many years
to come.
Hughes commended Schoessler for trying to find solutions.
Sowell said he would furnish the report to PACAB as soon as it became available.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
Port & Commerce Advisory Board Priorities (as approved by City Council).
Port & Commerce Advisory Board 2021 Goals Calendar.
October 14, 2021 HP & PACAB Joint Work Session Memo.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Christy Terry said the schools had a program called Connections where students could
sign up for internships, either paid or for school credit. She also encouraged PACAB members to
draft memos or agenda statements for the packets when they wished to bring forward discussion
items so that everyone understood the topic.
BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN
COMMENTS
Smith was looking forward to having a discussion about education.
Lawrence encouraged everyone to reach out to fill the two vacancies on the board.
Paquette thanked everyone for attending, and said if anyone was interested in applying for
a seat on the board they did not have to be a resident of Seward.
Hughes said he would have to participate telephonically throughout October and
November as he would be out of state.
Regis had been encouraging people to apply for the vacancies. He stated that the US Coast
Guard had released the name of the Fast Response Cutter (FRC) that would be stationed in Seward;
it would be Frederick Mann.
Sowell stated administration supported all the efforts being made to address the sewage
lagoon.
Jaffa appreciated all the board members, and encouraged new people to get involved. He
said there were lots of varying topics and issues that PACAB addressed.
Regis said that JAG had received the sole source contract to replace the engine on the US
Coast Guard Mustang.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 1:47 p.m.
Brenda Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
Bruce Jaffa
Vice Chair
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 6, 2021
From: Brenda Ballou, City Clerk
Agenda Item: Alaska Municipal League (AML) Annual Local Government Conference
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
In the event that any members of PACAB have an interest in attending the MAL Conference, I
wanted to bring your attention to some preliminary information I received:
The Alaska Municipal League (AML) Local Government Conference will be held in Anchorage at
the Captain Cook Hotel from November 15-19, 2021. In addition to the regular conference, AML is
offering a free, virtual training for newly elected officials on November 9-10, 2021.
Although AML has not yet published the costs for the 2021 conference, looking back atpre-COVID
expenses (for council) provides some insight on what to expect:
2019 AML Actual Expenses
Accommodations $460 Travel & Subsistence
Meals & Miles 260
$720
Registration 300 Education & Training
$1,020
The current budget balance for Travel & Subsistence is $2,500, and Education & Training is $1,500.
PACAB can send up to three board members to the conference.
RECOMMENDATION
Consider if there is any interest from members of PACAB to attend the conference in person, the
NEO training virtually, or both.
Clerk's Note: AML is currently assessing what COVID mitigation measures they will be putting in
place. This could include requiring proof of vaccination, proof of negative test, daily temperature
checks, and universal masking, among others.
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NewLy Mected officiaLs Training (NEO)
November 9-10, 2021
In addition to the regular conference, we are offering a virtual training for newly
elected officials on November 9-:10, 2021. There will be no cost to attend NEC this
year. Registration can be compLeted online, using the same registration form as the
Annual Local Government Conference. MateriaLs, Zoom Links and call -in
information will be sent at a Later date to the email address submitted on the
registration form. Printed handbooks ($5o) can be purchased on the registration
form, as well.
72st AnnuaL LocaL Government Conference
November 15-19, 2021
HoteL Captain Cook - Anchorage
The event brings together more than 400 Local municipal officials, including
mayors, borough assembly and city council members, municipal managers,
administrators, attorneys and other appointed officials and municipal staff. Many
state and fede raL off iciaLs attend, alongside Alaska's business Leaders and
community organizations.
AML's Annual Conference provides a venue where municipal leaders can share
best practices and Lessons in innovation, efficiency and effective delivery of
services. It's an opportunity for dialogue and reLationship-building. It's a table at
which we can come together and work toward solutions. We Look forward to
seeing you back in person at the Hotel Captain Cook this year!
i K
ALASKA
MUNICIPAL
0�., LEAGUE
2021 Annual Local Government Conference
November 15-19, 2021
Hotel Captain Cook, Anchorage, AK
Schedule at -a -Glance
5unday. November 14
4:00 pm Registration Open
6:00 pm Networking Reception — New Attendees / Newly Elected Officials
Monday, November 15
7:30 am Registration open
7:30 am Breakfast
8:00 am Opening Session
9:15 am The Condition of Our Communities
11:00 am Sharing Success - COVID Response and Economic Recovery
12:00 pm Lunch and Speaker
1:15 pm Concurrent Sessions
• Water and Sewer
• Structuring Health and Retirement Benefits
• Child care and Early Learning
• DCRA Municipal Refresher — Elections
3:00 pm Concurrent Sessions
• Broadband
• Housing and Homelessness
• Procurement Best Practices
• DCRA Municipal Refresher— Open Meetings Act
P411
4:30 pm Committee Meetings
• Legislative Position Committee
• Resolutions Committee
5:30 pm Nominating Committee
6:00 pm Host City Reception and Community Block Party
7:30 pm Adjourn Day One
Tuesday,_ November 16
7:30 am On -site Registration
7:30 am Breakfast and AML/JlA Business Meeting
9:00 am Concurrent Sessions
• Cybersecurity
• School Construction and Maintenance Workshop
• Professional Development Opportunities
• DCRA Municipal Refresher —Title 29 Jeopardy
10:30 am Concurrent Sessions
• Public Safety
• Ranked Choice Voting
• ARPA Implementation, Reporting and Compliance
• DCRA/AEA Municipal Training — PCB and Bulk Fuel Loans
12:00 pm Lunch
1:15 pm AML Membership Announcements
• Legislative Position Committee — update to members on 2022 Position Statement
• Resolution Committee -- update to members on 2022 resolutions submitted
• Nominating Committee — update to members on the slate of AML Board candidates
• Board Candidates —candidate one -minute intros
2:00 pm AML and Partner Program Services
• Alaska Municipal League Investment Pool
• Alaska Municipal Health Trust
• National Association of Counties Updates
• AMLJoint Insurance Association
• Affiliate Reports
3:15 pm Concurrent Sessions
`AI
Ports and Harbors —Coastal infrastructure
Modernizing (Online) Sales Tax Collection
Partnering with Nonprofits
6:00 pm AML Funders Forum and Award Reception
Municipal Awards
o Elected Official of the Year
o Municipal Employee of the Year
o Vic Fischer Lifetime Service Award
o Emerging Municipal Leader Award
8:00 pm Adjourn Day Two
Wednesday, November 17
8:00 am Breakfast —AMLIP Annual Meeting
8:30 am Elections
9:00 am Annual Meeting
Concurrent Sessions
Emergency Response
12:00 pm Adjourn Annual Conference
AML Board Meeting
1:00 pm Concurrent Sessions
Newly Elected Officials — Problem Solving
Fore Deck
AGFOA
Mid Deck
AAMC
Aft Deck
AMMA
Quarter Deck
AAAO
Endeavor
ACoM Work Session —Arctic Infrastructure
Adventure
3:00 pm Break
3:30 pm Continue concurrent activities
5:00 pm Evening Break
6:00 pm Receptions
Thursday, November 18
See separate agendas - Concurrent Activities
ACoM Fore Deck
AGFOA Mid Deck
AAMC Aft Deck
AMMA
Quarter Deck
AAAO
Endeavor
Friday, November 19
See separate agendas - Concurrent Activities
ACoM
Fore Deck
AGFOA
Mid Deck
AAMC
Aft Deck
AMMA
Quarter Deck
AAAO
Endeavor
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Brenda Ballou
From: Admin Civic Engagement Lynda P <admin@civic-engagement-inc.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2021 3:36 PM
To: Brenda Ballou
Cc: Lynda Paquette
Subject: Re: Please sign attached climate action letter
External Email: 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.
I think that's what part of the confusion was on this! It was never a "letter" it was always a google doc with a form
Here's the text of what was there: below this I'll also put the link so you can see the form and where I would have put
my name and title/role, etc.
To me it's just like a lobbying letter from climate change focused people in each community saying climate change is real
and we need help ... which is why I didn't think it would be problem for me to sign. I didn't think it was something that
required going to council, etc. for Christy to have signed either, but what do I know, LOL.
I think I saw it as a natural outcome of the climate action plan committee work and that when we (the committee)
reported back to the Board, it would be in that list. If that makes sense.
TO: Senator Murkowski, Senator Sullivan, Congressman Young, Gina McCarthy and the National Climate Task Force,
Secretary Deb Haaland, Secretary Vilsack
FROM: Alaskan Municipal Leaders
CC: John Kerry special envoy for climate, Maggie Thomas, Council of Environmental Quality, Alaska. Legislature
We, the undersigned, are Alaskan municipal leaders of communities that are suffering from the impacts of climate change and
the economic consequences of the COVID-19 emergency. We need your support in the form of impactful legislative actions and
funding to address these simultaneous crises. Without significant investments from the Federal Government, our communities'
investments in renewable energy, climate adaptation planning, carbon emission reductions, and sustainable practices will be
grossly inadequate to confront the magnitude of the challenges of a warming Alaska and planet. However, when our efforts and
commitment combine with the legislative and financial power of the Federal Government, we can make impactful gains towards
stopping global warming.
As municipal leaders, we agree that we need to build resilient communities in order to mitigate these costs. In Alaska, seasons
are becoming increasingly difficult to predict, affecting subsistence practices and travel. Permafrost is thawing, posing threats
to infrastructure and safety. Our coastal areas are shrinking at rates that will result in more Alaskan communities relocating to
higher ground. Alaska is rapidly losing sea and river ice, threatening critical travel routes in winter months. Wildfires are
becoming more frequent and more severe. Rising ocean temperatures are a direct threat to subsistence activities and our
fisheries, which represent the largest in the nation and generate over $5 billion in revenue annually, and employ over 50,000
people. This is not an all -encompassing list.
Alaska and America at -large are still in the throes of COVID-19, as we face a second surge in cases. At the same time, we are
also confronting the impacts of the climate crisis as we see fires rage across the state, declining fish runs, increased food
insecurity, declining sea ice, and an increasing inability to practice traditional ways of life. Alaska is positioned to exemplify how
to build back better and increase our climate resiliency while responding to the economic downturn.
Alaska is uniquely critical to implement a successful action plan to address climate change. Alaska's massive and pristine
ecosystems are crucial carbon sinks but pose the risk of becoming dangerous carbon emitters if warming trends in the State
aren't checked. Important Alaskan environmental infrastructure that buffer warming include: hundreds of thousands of square
miles of Arctic tundra which store greenhouse gases such as methane and carbon dioxide; thousands of glaciers and expansive
ice caps that reflect solar radiation and moderate Earth's temperature; and the millions of square miles of forests that blanket
the State locking carbon in all parts of the arboreal networks. We need to take immediate and consequential action to allow
these natural systems to continue to sequester climate change accelerators.
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As an Arctic state, we are experiencing climate change more immediately and more severely than the rest of the United States.
Climate -driven changes including thawing, flooding, and changing precipitation cost the state in infrastructure, healthcare, and
damage costs. The state is already experiencing the trauma of climate refugees. Residents of Newtok have been forced to
relocate to Mertarvik as a result of increasing erosion and thawing permafrost swallowing their homes. Relocation costs have
increased dramatically due to limited resources and access caused by COVID-19. Newtok continues to struggle locating funds
for the move with costs increased due to the remoteness, a reality for much of Alaska. Nearly 80% of Alaska's residents are not
connected by a road system and over 200 rural communities operate off the Alaskan energy grid prompting personal use of
inefficient, carbon -emitting fuel systems (such as diesel microgrids). Alaskans need affordable clean energy to fuel their homes
and businesses.
However, our communities are already proving their capacity for sustainable energy and the opportunity for innovation. For
example, the village of lgiugug has harnessed hydrokinetic power that withstands severe weather and works safely alongside
the salmon runs. This project pushed Igiugig four years ahead of schedule in terms of meeting their "diesels off" goal. Projects
like these in Igiugig help pave the way for energy innovation across the state.
Alaska communities are not unfamiliar with hardship, as the earliest inhabitants of this land built thriving communities with
thousands of years of recorded history in some of the harshest landscapes in the world. With meager local funds and little to no
federal or state guidance, Alaskans are fighting climate change with the adoption of more than twenty local climate action
plans, adaptation plans; and hazard and impact assessments. Nome has adopted a plan to reduce coastal erosion which
impacts many aspects of its peoples' sustenance. Juneau's plan supported the implementation of weatherization and energy
efficiencies for home and business owners. Alaska residents took action, despite the inconsistent guidance and support from
State and Federal governments. While individual municipal actions are important, concerted federal action is needed for
cohesive, comprehensive action.
Alaska has a complex history and relationship with fossil fuels. Our economy has been reliant on the extraction of natural
resources such as gas, oil, metals, and minerals. Our inhabitants have grown dependent on outside sources for consumption
goods. The lack of comprehensive energy and climate change adaptation and prevention plans has put our State, and hence
our country, at grave risk for catastrophe. With Federal support, our State can develop and implement realistic and inclusive
paths forward that center around diversifying our economy, strengthening our infrastructure, and increasing Alaska's resiliency.
Recognizing that climate change does not adhere to political timing, we, as municipalities, ask that action be taken immediately.
We recognize that we cannot stop climate change; this much is apparent, as we see the impacts to our lands, waters and
resources every day. What we can do is slow the pace of change, avoid the worst of the impacts, and create more resilient and
self-sufficient communities in the process. We must ensure that in doing so, we are inclusive of those who are at risk of being
left behind, including fossil fuel industry employees, rural communities, and disadvantaged communities. We will be just in our
inclusivity, language, and action. This is critical to our economy and our workers. We ardently accept your pledge of partnership
and collaboration and commend your initiative an addressing this crisis. Alaskans are ready to respond.
Thank you for your consideration and for your initiative,
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/ell FAIpQLSeKt-
cU1 ReViae9oBb9mnY15 UPLcfSQJpnfmLpoiUaFo8YcQ/viewform
OK, I hope that sorts it all out!
Let me know!
Warmest Regards, Much Love,
Lynda
Civic Engagement Inc.
https:Hcivic-engagement-inc.org
907-491-2378 private cell
#Inoculate #BeCovidAware
W
On Aug 31, 2021, at 9:25 AM, Brenda Ballou <bballou@cityofseward.net> wrote:
Can you please send me the letter? Thanks!
From: Admin Civic Engagement Lynda P <admin@civic-engagement-inc.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 9:15 AM
To: Brenda Ballou <bballou@citvofseward.net>
Cc: Lynda Paquette <admin@civic-engagement-inc.org>
Subject: Re: Please sign attached climate action letter
External Email: 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.
I think it's me ... as a member of PACAB's climate change committee member.
Warmest Regards, Much Love,
Lynda
Civic Engagement Inc.
https.//civic-engagement-inc.org
907-491-2378 private cell
#Inoculate #BeCovidAware
On Aug 31, 2021, at 9:11 AM, Brenda Ballou <bballou@citvofseward.net> wrote:
Lynda,
Do you know who from. Seward signed the letter, as she references in her email below?
Brenda
From: Admin Civic Engagement Lynda P <admin@civic-engagement-inc.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 2021 9:09 AM
To: Brenda Ballou <bballou@cityofseward.net>; Christy Terry
<ch risty_@cityofseward.net>
Cc: Lynda Paquette <admin@civic-engagement-inc.org>
Subject: Fwd: Please sign attached climate action letter
U1.
External Email: 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.
Here's the latest from this Abigail...
Warmest Regards, Much Love,
Lynda
Civic Engagement Inc.
htt s: civic -en a ement-inc.or
907-491-2378 private cell
#Inoculate #BeCovidAware
Begin forwarded message:
From: Abigail Steffen <amsteffen@alaska.edu>
Subject: Re: Please sign attached climate action letter
Date: August 30, 2021 at 11:13:06 AM AKDT
To: ak-climate-action-cop@googlegroups.com
Hello COP,
I am hoping to send out the finalized and signed letter, at
the end of this week. If you are still interested in
signing, please do so using this form by the end of the
day tomorrow (8/31),
Leaders from the communities of Juneau, Fairbanks,
Sitka, and Seward have signed.
I appreciate all of you and the work you do in support of
Alaska!
Abigail Steffen
On Sun, Aug 22, 2021 at 12:03 PM Abigail Steffen
<amsteffen@alaska.edu> wrote:
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Hello fellow COP,
LM]
I hope you are enjoying the last bits of summer -it's
been a hot one!
Thank you to those who responded to my email last
month regarding my federal climate letter.
I have reworded much of it and I am now looking for
signatures from municipal leaders like yourself.
This version is more focused and hopefully responds to
the feedback from this group.
I would greatly appreciate and urge you to sign.
I've attached the newest letter and a link to the sign -on
form should you wish to sign.
I am always open to feedback and discussion. I hope to
hear from you soon!
All the best,
Abigail Steffen
https://forms.gle.lgwXgCqIQHjLlShu86
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MEMORANDUM �6
Meeting Date: October 6, 2021
To: Port & Commerce Advisory Board
From: Lynda Paquette, Vice Chair
Agenda Item: Discuss the Formation of a Tourism/Hospitality Education Platform and
Schedule a Work Session
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
The City of Seward has an extremely robust and demanding tourism and hospitality industry for
approximately 5 months every year. Finding workers to fill the multitude of positions available is
always challenging.
In 2021, we discovered exactly how dependent we are upon foreign workers. This is not a
financially healthy situation for the population of the City of Seward or the businesses in the greater
area.
I propose we discuss the feasibility of forming a Tourism/Hospitality Education Track with the goal
of allowing Seward businesses ready access to local high school and college students. I imagine this
could result indifferent opportunities for internships, apprenticeships, and jobs. I understand there
are currently some internship and apprentice programs in place; finding a way to educate local
businesses about these existing programs would also be helpful.
Cultivating a philosophy of taking care of our own we could be encouraging our youth to learn these
trades. Because our season is short (shorter to the north), we could aspire to make Seward and even
greater Alaska the hotbed for Hospitality/Tourism training.
I'm looking to form a collaborative effort to solve our worker shortages. I also want to add that it
would be important to ensure that any internships or apprenticeships were well managed. Workers,
(paid or not), need to be well cared for. I'm not attempting to create a bunch of positions that are
unpaid.
Proposed invitee list:
• City of Seward
• Chamber of Commerce
• AVTEC Director
• AVTEC Apprentice Coordinator
• Seward High School Principal
• Kenai Peninsula Schools — not sure who
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• Connections
• State of Alaska Dept. of Labor
• The Teen & Youth Center
• KPEDD
• KPTMC
• Any other teen programs?
Kai
dlgsKP
Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: October 6, 2021
From: Brenda Ballou, City Clerk
Agenda Item: Discuss having a joint work session with the Historic Preservation Commission to
review the draft of the Downtown Historic District Design Standards & Guidelines
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION
At their September 9, 2021 meeting, the Historic Preservation Commission discussed having a joint
work session with PACAB, which they believed was scheduled on October 14, 2021. The Chair of
HP indicated that was her understanding the j oint work session was being scheduled at the request of
PACAB.
I am requesting clarification and/or direction on PACAB's wishes to have a joint work session with
HP so that it can be successfully scheduled. One of the topics being worked on by HP at this time is
the draft of the Downtown Historic District Design Standards & Guidelines, so perhaps that was the intended
discussion item.
RECOMMENDATION
Provide the city clerk with direction on PACAB's intention to have a joint work session with HP.
Kea
Sponsored by: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY
BOARD'S 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, the Port and Commerce Advisory
Board (PACAB) reviewed and refined their Priorities and Goals list for 2021; and
WHEREAS, with the passage of PACAB Resolution 2021-001 on February 3, 2021,
PACAB recommends City Council approve the 2021 Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Priority List from February 2021 to February 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council Hereby approves the following list of Priorities
and Goals for the Port and Commerce Advisory Board from February 2021 through
February 2022:
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 altcrn�tticoiiimunity sustainability practices
• Support actions and lcizislation tli;il pri moic the viability of all businesses
+ Promote quality of life i'()r Se% a d residcnis
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 cnergy related issues.
• Hold another joint work session with the Planning & Zoning Commission about a
SMIC o� crlay
• lZcvieNv the SMIC Development Plan
■ Track progress and make recommendations related to the ongoing development at
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-021
SMIC
• Update Seward Boat Harbor Plan
• Provide input on the Capital Impro\ ement Plan
• Submit a Climate Action Plan to Council for adoption
• Monitor and provide recommendations to Council regarding all fisheries issues
impacting our cornmunity
• Send a board mcmber to the Alaska Municipal League Conference
• Discuss water and wastewater inti-astructure and its ahility 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
• Participate in Joint Work Session with I iistoric Preservation Commission on
Downtown Historic Overlay District
LONG TERM GOAI,S
• Lpdate SMK' Development Plan (target completion 2022)
• Encourage the ('ity to install demo systems highlighting renewable & alternative
energy sources Im the puhlic awarcnctis (target completion, first install by 2022)
• Promote open air vcnucs ]or public gatherings
Section 2. This resolution shall take ct'tcct immediately upon adoption.
PASSED .AND :APPROVED by the C'ity ['OL111 it of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22"d
day of February, 2021.
I CIT OF S WARD. A
C� C
risty Terry, ayor
AYES: Oscnaa. Seese. Baclaan, Casagranda, DeMoss, McClure, Terry
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Port & Commerce Advisory Board
2021 GOALS CALENDAR
DATE
TOPICS
Feb 3
Meeting
Approve PACAB Priorities
Update on progress of Heat Pump Rebates
Discuss economic development and recovery from pandemic
Feb 17
WS
SMIC Overlay
Alaska Renewable Energy presentation related to energy education and promoting energy alternatives
Mar 3
Meeting
Review Harbor Tariff (specifically ricin at SMIC & annual increases)
Mar 8
Joint WS
PACAB Priorities
w/council
Get direction on water/wastewater infrastructure
Mar 16
Joint WS
SMIC Zoning Overlay District
w/P&Z
Mar 17
WS
Update Seward Boat Harbor Plan
Apr 7
Meeting
Review & provide recommendation to council on vessel property tax
Approve resolution to increase SMIC boat storage rates
Apr 21
WS
Discuss water/wastewater infrastructure
Provide input on CIP
May 5
Meeting
Update on progress of the interconnect policy and installations of demo systems highlighting renewable & alternative energy
systems
Set oals calendar for the second half of year 2020
May 19
WS
Evalua4e Blue Pipeline hifia4ive
Update Seward Boat Harbor Plan
June —
Hiatus
A
Sept 1
Meeting
Monitor & provide recommendations to council regarding all fisheries impacting the community. Plan joint work session
with Historic Preservation Commission for Historic Overlay. Plan joint work session with P & Z for SMIC Overlay. Discuss
budget -related items.
Sept 15
WS
Review SMIC Development Plan.
Oct 6
Meeting
Vote on A.M.L attendees. Update on Interconnect Policy. Discuss pre -approved designs and net metering agreement.
Oct 20
WS
Review SMIC Development Plan.
Nov 3
Meeting
Discuss water/wastewater infrastructure. Update on Climate Action Plan. Res. 2021-XXX, Approve SMIC Development
Plan.
Nov 17
WS
Prioritize City, State & Federal priorities for Port & Commerce initiative.
Dec 1
Meeting
Discuss planning a Job Fair.
Dec 15
WS
PACAB Priorities for 2022
October — plan joint work session with P&Z for SMIC Overlay & Historic Preservation Commission for Historic Overlay
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7:00pm CC Mtg
(Council
Work Session
Chambers)
(Chambers)
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20
21
22
23
24
25
6:00pm P&Z
12:00pm
HOLIDAY
Work Session
HOLIDAY
(Council
Chambers)
26
27
28
29
30
31
Jan 1, 22
7:00pm CC Mtg
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