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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-009
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ADOPTING THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY
BOARD (PACAB) PRIORITIES FROM FEBRUARY 2022 TO FEBRUARY
2023
WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board's (PACAB) responsibilities are
listed in SCC§ 2.30.325 Powers and Duties; and
WHEREAS, City Council and PACAB held a March 27, 2021 joint work session to review
and update the current Priorities List; and
WHEREAS, at their December 15, 2021 work session, the Port and Commerce Advisory
Board reviewed and updated their Priorities List; and
WHEREAS, at their January 5, 2022 regular meeting, the Port and Commerce Advisory
Board passed their updated Priorities List; and
WHEREAS, with the passage of PACAB Resolution 2022-001, PACAB recommends
Council adoption of the 2022 Priority List.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The following List of Priorities through February 2023 is hereby approved:
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 recommendations 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
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RESOLUTION 2022-009
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
• 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. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 20
day of January, 2022.
T T /OF �a ARD, ALASKA
risty Terry,
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2022-009
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ATTEST:
Osenga, Calhoon, DeMoss, McClure, Terry
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Welts, Casagranda
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City Clerk
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 24, 2022
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Agenda Item: Resolution Adopting the Port and Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB)
Priorities from February 2022 to February 2023
Background and justification:
Annually, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board establishes their priorities. During PACAB's work
session held on December 15, 2021 the Board reviewed and updated the 2022 Priorities List.
At their January 5, 2022 regular meeting PACAB approved Resolution 2022-001 recommending
Council adoption of PACAB's 2022 Priority List.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with:
Comprehensive Most of the priorities which the Board wishes to work on are an outgrowth of
Plan: goals and objectives established in the Comprehensive Plan.
Strategic Plan: The Strategic Plan also identifies many of the priorities addressed by the List.
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
Th s legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of:
Creates expenditure in amount of:
Creates a savings in the amount of:
Has no fiscal impact:
X
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
Not applicable
X
Attorney Review✓
X
Yes
Not applicable
Finance Signature: "It
Administration Recommendation
X
Adopt Resolution
Other: