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PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2022-001
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY
BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,APPROVING THE 2022
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD PRIORITIES AND
GOALS
WHEREAS,the Port and Commerce Advisory Board's responsibilities are listed in SCC
2.30.325 Powers and Duties;and
WHEREAS,on December 15,2021,PACAB held a work session to review and update
their priorities and goals for 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Port and Commerce Advisory Board hereby approves their 2022
Priorities and Goals as follows:
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
• Monitor and provide recommendations to Council regarding all fisheries issues
impacting our community
SHORT TERM GOALS
• Solicit data, input, and comments for recommendation to solve problems with
employee recruitment and retention
• Prioritize the City's legislative priorities for port and commerce initiatives
• Conduct an annual review of vessel property tax and provide recommendation to
Council; consider flat rates
• 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
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• Hold a joint work session with the Planning& Zoning Commission about a SMIC
overlay
• Review the SMIC Development Plan
• Track progress and make recommendations related to ongoing development at SMIC
• Update Seward Boat Harbor Plan
• Provide input on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• 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
• Participate in a joint work session with Historic Preservation Commission on
Downtown Historic Overlay District
LONG TERM GOALS
• Update SMIC Development Plan
• Support renewable and alternative energy sources; identify barriers to adoption
and provide solutions
• Promote open air and other meeting venues for public gatherings
Section 2. The PACAB 2022 Priorities and Goals shall be brought to City Council for
approval.
Section 3. 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 5th day of January, 2022.
THE CITY OF S \\ARD, ALASKA
Bruce Jaffa, Chair
AYES: Hughes, Smith, Holmdahl, Paquette, Lawrence, Jaffa
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
VACANT: One
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2022-001
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ball , MMC
City Clerk
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