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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07222024 City Council PacketSeward City Council Agenda Packet Photo by Kris Peck Monday, July 22, 2024 City Council Chambers Beginning at 7:00 p.m. 1963 1965 2005 kintual All-Amenca City 11 1111 The City of Seward, Alaska CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Please silence all cell phones and devices during the meeting Mayor Sue McClure Vice Mayor John Osenga Council Member Mike Calhoon Council Member Randy Wells Council Member Kevin Finch Council Member Robert Barnwell Council Member Julie Crites City Manager Kat Sorensen Deputy City Manager Jason Bickling City Clerk Kris Peck City Attorney Sam Severin Monday, July 22, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 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 listed under Item 7. Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests an item be returned to the Regular Agenda.) 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards - None B. City Manager Report .Pg. 5 C. City Clerk Report Pg. 12 D. City Attorney Report - None E. Other Reports and Announcements - None F. Presentations (Presentations are limited to ten minutes each, excluding Q&A, and are limited to two per meeting unless increased by council.) 1) Alaska Small Business Development Center Annual Report 7. CONSENT AGENDA (also marked with an asterisk *) A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approval of the July 8, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes Pg. 13 B. Introduction of Ordinances 1)* Introduction of Ordinance 2024-011: Amending Seward City Code 8.05.045 Hours of Sale for Alcoholic Beverages Pg.21 City Council Meeting Agenda July 22, 2024 1 1 P a g e 2)* Introduction of Ordinance 2024-012: Amending Seward City Code Title 3 Personnel Anniversary Date Definition Pg. 27 C. Resolutions 1)* Resolution 2024-040: Signing onto Joint Resolution 2024-001 of the Assembly of the Kenai Peninsula Borough to Support the City of Kenai in their Endeavor to Get Direct Flight Service to Seattle .Pg. 32 D. Other Items 1)* No grounds for protest for the Hotel & Motel Endorsement of the liquor license for Fifth Avenue Bistro & Bar Pg. 40 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing comments are limited to five minutes per person. After all speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one (1) minute.) A. Ordinances for Enactment 1) Ordinance 2024-010: Amending Seward City Code Title 3 Personnel .... Pg. 43 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Ordinances -None B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2024-010: Approving the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with Tyler Technologies to Provide Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Report Management Software (RMS) to the City of Seward for an Initial Cost of $101,360 and an Annual Recurring Cost of $73,856 and Appropriating Funds .Pg. 48 [This resolution was postponed on February 12, 2024] 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction - None B. Resolutions - None C. Other New Business 1) Appoint an applicant to the Planning & Zoning Commission with a term set to expire in February 2026. There are two applicants for the vacancy: John Wisel and Clare Sullivan .Pg. 53 2) Discuss ADA access for fishing [Sponsored by Council Member Finch] Pg. 56 3) Discuss ADA access at City Hall [Sponsored by Vice Mayor Osenga] Pg. 67 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Boards and Commissions Minutes -None B. Other Items City Council Meeting Agenda July 22, 2024 2 1 P a g e 1) Upcoming City Council Meetings a. August 12, 2024 City Council Regular Meeting at 7:00 p.m. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION — None 15. ADJOURNMENT City Council Meeting Agenda July 22, 2024 3 1 P a g e CMR July 22, 2024 City Manager Report July 22, 2024 Administration It's been a busy few weeks following the 4' of July holiday. We've been working on a lot in the City Manager's office and have some big projects in the works. Last week, I spent the day with visitors from the Alaska Railroad and Turnagain Marine to walk through their upcoming dock project. We spent the morning watching the flow of cruise passengers and walked the corridor from the train station to the cruise terminal. Thousands of people each day walk that route! It's great to have such strong city input as they move forward with the private docks. It was a good opportunity to brainstorm solutions to some wayfinding issues and some bigger infrastructure complaints to make it easier for cruise passengers thus mitigating community impact. I also had the opportunity to go onboard the M/V Pacific World Peace Boat and participate in a Plaque Exchange Ceremony between the City of Seward and the ship for the ship's inaugural visit to Seward. It's a unique vessel that travels the world, and it was great to meet the captain and tour the ship. We were joined by Alaska Railroad representatives, the City Clerk Kris Peck Harbormaster Tony Sieminski. Our community development team is hard at work on the early stages of our Comprehensive Plan. We're hoping to have a thoroughly collaborative process and look forward to a lot of public engagement. The team has some early thoughts on how to do that including special meetings, providing childcare, any ideas on how best to collect more community voices, let me know! and an online portal, but if you have In the Electric Department realm, we're excited to have a full-time operations manager in Seward through our contract with Matanuska Electric. Taylor Crocker has joined us, alongside Brian Hickey, and will now live in Seward full-time. Taylor has a lot of great experience and has hit the ground running! We should be hearing back about the Clean Ports shoreside cruise power federal grant within the next month or two. I'm very hopeful that we'll be awarded a grant, and it will tie in really well with the bigger projects at the Cruise Terminal. If we are awarded the grant, the required federal match will be covered by Turnagain Marine, meaning the city will see no upfront costs for implementing shore power. We also received two positive responses from our requests for interest in providing Seward with power starting January 1, 2025. We are now sending out our terms sheet and will be looking forward to receiving full proposals shortly thereafter. I'll keep you updated as that progresses. Thank you! Kat 5 CMR July 22, 2024 Department Vendor Description Amount FIRE TRAILERCRAFT INC Labor and Parts for Unit 369 T-35 Ladder Truck $5,716.06 ELECTRIC ADMIN SNAP ON TOOLS Scanner light duty $7,115.00 MIS STRUCTURED COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS INC Smartfiles service subscription and support services for Cohesity storage device in IT datacenter $25,186.01 Purchase Orders: As required by Seward City Code 6.05.010, the following purchase orders between $5,000 and $30,000 have been approved by the City Manager since the last council meeting. Community Development — Danny Meuninck, Director • The Planning and Zoning Commission held a work session covering two topics: o The Commission discussed how to change the wording of code to help the public better understand the current marijuana establishment regulations. The Commission plans to have a work session in the fall discussing the current land uses of marijuana establishments and will be looking for public input on that discussion. That work session date has not been set yet. o The Community Development department has started work on a Seward Comprehensive Plan update. The Commission discussed the overall format of the new plan and talked about the best ways to engage the public to generate feedback from Seward residents. • A new subdivision agreement was drafted regarding the Dairy Hill subdivision. • Survey work was completed regarding four city -owned properties based on recommendations in the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan. Those properties include Kawabe Park, Spring Creek Campground, Fourth of July Beach, and Marathan Addition Vacant Lot. Those specific recommendations the city is pursuing can be found in the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan which is located on the Community Development page of the City of Seward website. Police Department — Alan Nickell, Chief of Police • We would like to thank everyone for their cooperation during the 4th of July Holiday. It is worth mentioning it was one of, if not the, quietest 4th holidays any of us can remember. We've come a long way from 20 years ago! • We are experiencing some bad behaviors in the Forest Acres area. It seems a couple thieves have taken to prowling people's yards and taking people's things. Please know that our officers will be making a larger presence in the middle of the night trying to catch these criminals. If you see something suspicious call 911 right away and we'll come to help. • The Police Department needs a handyman service to help us with a sink installation at the animal shelter. If you're interested, or know someone who is, please give us a call at (907) 224- 3338 and ask for Chief Nickell or Deputy Chief Schaefermeyer. Thank you! 6 CMR July 22, 2024 Harbor Department — Tony Sieminski, Harbormaster Seward Harbor • We are continuing to discuss funding and design of the Z Float Expansion Project. • There were only two incidents reported at the Harbor between June 28 — July 11, a minor vessel fire and a truck/trailer/boat that drove into the water • The Department is currently conducting the online portion to become certified in both CPR and First Aid and will finish up after Travelift schedule slows down in the next week(s). • We had a total of 61 lifts with the 50-ton Travelift for the month of June • Deputy City Manager Bickling and I had an exciting and promising meeting to discuss the new Harbormaster building, our department needs, and potential site locations. • The department has started to work on our upcoming budget needs, and we are looking forward to that process. SMIC • North Dock interest is very strong, and the schedule is full until mid -August for that facility. • No major incidents were reported within the SMIC Yard/Basin between June 28 —July 11. • We had a total of 24 lifts with the 300-ton Travelift for the month of June. • North Dock saw over 1500 tons of cargo/freight cross the dock. Library/Museum Department — Sue Drover, Director Library Operations • Library Operating Hours: Summer (May 1-Sept 29) Tue — Fri 9AM — 6PM; Sat 9AM — 5PM • Staffing: We have 1.5 seasonal positions available Current Programs: • Summer Reading Program • Story Time • Library on Wheels • Inter -Library Loan (ILL) Upcoming Programs/Exhibitions: • Americans and the Holocaust Exhibition • Thinking Money for Kids Museum Operations: • Museum Summer Admission Hours (May 1 to September 29) Tue — Fri 9AM — 6PM Sat 9AM — 5PM; Sun 1PM — 4:30PM • Admission price is $5 Exhibitions Ongoing: • Seward Tsunami Swim Club Window Display: Discover the Seward Tsunami Swim Club and how it has been a cornerstone of the Seward community for decades. Whether you were a once a member, you know someone on the current swim team, or simply curious about the world of swimming, come check it out! (On Display June 4 —August 31) 7 CMR July 22, 2024 • Swimming in Seward - 1920s First Lake: Before Seward High School ever got a pool in the 1970s, many Seward people would swim in First Lake. Currently on display in the Library Atrium are photos, dating back to 1910 of swimmers diving off logs and enjoying summer! The highlight of this display is a black wool swimsuit originally owned by Luella Kelsey McMullen from Resurrection Bay Historical Society's Collection. By the 1920s, Fabrics were chosen for bathing suits so they would not become transparent when wet. For this reason, swimsuits were mainly made of wool. Collections • The inventory of the Museum's collections is halfway complete. Object condition reports are being updated and being rehoused in collection storage. Recently, new environmental dataloggers have been placed in collection storage and the museum to monitor temperature, humidity, and light levels. • Working with Resurrection Bay Historical Society, we are exploring ideas for new training programs including workshops and conferences to attend in Fall 2024 such as Museums Alaska & Alaska Historical Society. Fire Department —Clinton Crites, Fire Chief • Fire Calls Year -to -Date: 249 • Building Permits Issued Year -to -Date: 26 • The Firefighter Combat Challenge hosted July 3rd and 4th was a smashing success! We look forward to this being another main attraction added to the holiday festivities! • Firefighter appreciation Pig Roast occurred Wednesday, July 10th • The Explorers welcomed a new addition to their team this week and learned about patient packaging, basic splinting and C-spine immobilization. • Stay tuned for more details concerning fire hydrant testing in the Seward Community. Seward Parks and Recreation Department — Melanie Hauze, Director Sports & Recreation: • Kids Adventure Camp was in full force this past week. We hiked 14 miles to and from Lost Lake, BBQ'd and hiked to Tonsina. We also paddle boarded down Portage River and had an overnight at the Manitoba Cabins. • Youth Soccer has started and has 90 participants through the first three practices. • No Man's Land Film Festival was a success with 40 attendees and five women panelists highlighting women in the outdoors. • Camp Stove Cook -off was held Saturday July 20th. Campgrounds: • Campground operations are running smoothly • Working on Williams Day Use Area • Continued Campground improvements • Fully staffed Park Maintenance: • Painted Lewis Field Dugouts and Citizen's Field Pavilion • Installation of Ryan Lewis Memorial Bench • Footbridge installed at pocket park across the street from Rotary pavilion — a Facebook post about it got 86 likes and 8 (all positive) comments! 8 CMR July 22, 2024 • Started work on Boy Scout steps leading up to the Two Lakes Park trail • Benny Benson Park sign refurbishment • Stained Obihiro Gazebo. • Accomplishing as many projects as possible making the most of the short summer season. Parking: • All parking lot handicap symbols have been updated. • Digital parking permits are a success so far. • Parking shack is now operational. Finance Department — Sully Jusino, Director • We are working with the City Manager on the first round of the budget conversations with the department head, sharing budget policies and strategies to perform our FY25_26 biannual Budget. • Our Finance team is actively collaborating with the auditors to review the first draft of the FY 23 audit. • Staffing issues: Unfortunately, the team has lost two members, leading to a staff shortage and a significant challenge in training new employees Utility Billing • 2024 Water Quality Reports for the City of Seward and Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) are now listed at Public Works I Seward, AK (citvofseward.us) • Our Finance and Util-Assist Team is dedicated to working with delinquent accounts, providing deferred payment plans, and offering information on assistance organizations. Please rest assured that we are here to support you. Feel free to contact our Utility Department with any queries or concerns. Public Works — Doug Schoessler, Director • We just received the new John Deere Road Grader that was approved by the City Council for the Public Works Street Department, to replace our well -used 23-year-old Volvo road grader. This equipment will serve the City of Seward well into the future. • The Street Department has been working on yearly culvert cleaning and ditching to aid drainage during rainy weather. Pavement patching and repairs continue as we IIIMED move through the summer. Gravel roads are being routinely graded and as conditions necessitate. One new operator started this last week and is going through training on heavy equipment. We are still one operator/mechanic short in this department. 9 CMR July 22, 2024 • The Water and Wastewater Utilities are continuing the training of 2 new employees and having them riding along to help and learn the required testing, repairs, and ground maintenance at all those facilities. Multiple projects are in the works and helping to keep clean drinking water for the City of Seward. • The Maintenance Shop is going strong with a lot of preventative maintenance and repairs to the City's vehicles and equipment. • Reminder: The Water and Sewer Rate Study is scheduled for a work session before the July 22 council meeting. There are two very important parts to implement from the study. First, we need to replace the current complicated ERU billing for all businesses and any residential apartment buildings that are a 3-plex or larger. They will all have to be "metered". This will simplify the whole system for the customer and our billing process. Second, we need to adjust the rates and revenues to keep on track for infrastructure, maintenance, and operations. More work sessions and/or meetings will be coming to finish this rate study. MIS Department — Dustin Phillips, Director • Tech Tip: Double-check for HTTPS on websites • When you're on a website that isn't using HTTPS, there's no guarantee that the transfer of information between you and the site's server is secure. Double-check that a site's using HTTPS before you give away personal or private information. 10 CMR July 22, 2024 Department City of Seward - Human Resources Manager Report Staffing Information # of lob Title Positions Filled Administration City Manager Deputy CiN Manager Human Resources Manager Executive Assistant TOTAL: 4 4 Finance Director 1 Deputy Finance Director 1 Senior Accountant 1 Accounting Technician III 1 Accounting Technician II 1 Accounting Technician - Utilities 2 Accounting Tech Payroll 1 Accounting Tech Accounts Payable 1 TOTAL: 9 7 Public Works Director 1 1 Street Foreman 1 1 Maintenance Mechanic 3 2 Public Works Technician 1 1 Shop Foreman 1 1 Water and Wastewater Foreman 1 1 Water and Wastewater Operator 3 3 Building Maintenance Technician 2 2 TOTAL: 13 12 Community Development Director 1 1 Planner 1 1 Executive Assistant 1 1 3 3 TOTAL: Electric Director 1 0 Operations Supervisor 1 0 Feld Engineer 1 1 Executive Assistant 1 1 Lineman 4 3 Plant Operator 2 2 TOTAL: 10 7 Fire Department Chief Deputy Chief Executive Assistant Building Official Fire Marshal Frefiohter/EMT Seasonal - Summer Laborer TOTAL: 7 7 Harbor Harbor Master 1 1 Deputy Harbor Master 1 1 Office Manager 1 1 Executive Assistant 2 2 Harbor Worker II 6 6 Harbor Worker III 1 1 Seasonal - Summer Laborer Part -Time 1 0 Seasonal - Summer Laborer Full -Time 1 1 TOTAL: 14 13 IT Director 1 1 Senior IT Tech 1 1 IT Technician 1 1 3 3 TOTAL: Library Director 1 1 Deputy Library Director 1 1 Library Technician 1 1 Curator 1 1 Library Aide 1 1 Seasonal - Aides 2 2 TOTAL: 7 7 Police Chief 1 1 Deputy Chief 1 1 Sergeant 1 1 Patrol Officer 7 5 Patrol Officer not funded 1 0 Executive Assistant 1 1 Corrections Sergeant 1 0 Corrections Officer 4 0 Corrections Officer not funded 1 0 Dispatch Supervisor 1 1 Dispatcher 5 5 Animal Control Officer 1 1 Animal Control Officer Assistant 1 1 DMV Clerk 1 1 TOTAL: 27 16 Parks & Recreation Director Deputy Director 1 1 Executive Assistant 1 1 Campground Coordinator 1 1 Program Coordinator 1 1 Recreational Assistant 1 1 Maintenance Technician 1 1 Seasonal - Summer 14 12 Seasonal - Winter 3 0 TOTAL: 24 19 City Clerk's Office City Clerk 1 1 Deputy Cite Clerk 1 1 Executive Assistant 1 1 TOTAL: 3 3 Total number of authorized positions: 124 Total number of filled positions: 103 11 Clerk Report Kris Peck July 22, 2024 The filing period to be a candidate for City Council is Thursday, August 1, 8:00 a.m. - Thursday, August 15, 5:00 p.m. The Regular Municipal Election will be held Tuesday, October 1, 2024. There are two seats expiring in October 2024 currently held by John Osenga and Mike Calhoon. Declaration of Candidacy Procedure [4.01.066] A. Packets containing declarations of candidacy shall be available from the clerk no later than the day the filing period opens. The packets shall remain available throughout the filing period. B. A candidate for council or mayor shall file a declaration of candidacy under oath on a form provided by the city clerk, accompanied by the public financial disclosure statement. The declaration of candidacy form must be submitted as an original and shall not be submitted by facsimile or electronically. C. A declaration of candidacy shall include: 1. The full name of the candidate and the manner in which he/she wishes his/her name to appear on the ballot; and 2. The full residence and mailing address of the candidate; and 3. The day and evening telephone numbers and other contact information of the candidate; and 4. The office for which the candidate declares and the date of the election at which the candidate seeks election; and 5. A statement that the candidate is qualified for the office as provided by law and will serve if elected; and 6. A statement that the candidate is qualified for the office as provided by law; 7. The date and notarized signature of the candidate; and 8. Certification that the information contained in the declaration of candidacy is true and accurate; and 9. Any other information that the clerk reasonably requires to determine whether the candidate is qualified for the office as provided by law. 12 City of Seward, Alaska City Council Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024 Volume 42, Page CALL TO ORDER The July 8, 2024, regular meeting of the Seward City Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Sue McClure. OPENING CEREMONY Deputy Police Chief Karl Schaefermeyer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. ROLL CALL There were present: Sue McClure, presiding, and John Osenga Mike Calhoon Kevin Finch Randy Wells (Wells left the meeting at 9: 41 p. m) Robert Barnwell Julie Crites comprising a quorum of the Council; and Kat Sorensen, City Manager Jason Bickling, Deputy City Manager Kris Peck, City Clerk Jodi Kurtz, Deputy City Clerk Excused — None Absent — None CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Bruce Jaffa, outside city limits, cautioned everyone to not let ego overtake wisdom. Jaffa referenced a scene from the film Patton. Lastly, Jaffa shared a quote from Alan Dershowitz about how all speech needed to be protected. Susie Urbach, inside city limits, said she appreciated that council was discussing the flooding issues in Forest Acres. Since the levee road was built, there had not been enough flood mitigation. She spoke in favor of the drainage trench that was detailed in the council packet. Mica Van Buskirk, inside city limits, spoke to the discussion on the FLAP grant. The council packet contained the three options to choose from. Van Buskirk thought Lowell Point Road was the highest priority. There was a lot of interest in long-term improvements to the road. 13 City of Seward, Alaska City Council Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024 Volume 42, Page APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Motion (Osenga/Calhoon) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda Motion Passed Unanimous The clerk read the following approved consent agenda items: Approval of the June 10, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes Introduction of Ordinance 2024-010: Amending Seward City Code Title 3 Personnel Resolution 2024-036: Accepting a Grant from Alaska Homeland Security for Cybersecurity in the Amount of $40,000.00 and Appropriating Funds Resolution 2024-037: Approving Renaming the East Portion of the North/South Right -Of -Way Currently Known as Olympia Road to Phoenix Road Located Within the Gateway Subdivision Hilltop Addition and the Gateway Subdivision Addition No. 2 Resolution 2024-038: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Electric Power Systems Inc. in the Amount of $115,849.60 Plus a 10% Contingency for Upgrades at the Fort Raymond Substation SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS Proclamations and Awards Seward High School 4 X 100m Relay Team State Champions was read by Council Member Calhoon and accepted by the team. Seward High School 100m Dash State Champion was read by Vice Mayor Osenga and accepted by Ronan Bickling Recognition of Mike Moore's Service to the City of Seward was read by Mayor McClure and accepted by Public Works Director Doug Schoessler City Manager Report City Manager Kat Sorensen thanked everyone for the safe and fun Fourth of the July Festival. She reported that the Mt. Marathon Race and the Fire Fighter Challenge were both very challenging. Sorensen provided updates on the grant stations that were now available on the Seward Community Library computers. Barnwell asked about the patron statistics at the library and questioned the high number of patrons per day. Sorensen said she would look into the library's software for counting patrons. 14 City of Seward, Alaska City Council Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024 Volume 42, Page Calhoon asked for an update on the Jesse Lee Home property. Deputy City Manager Jason Bickling responded that he hoped for development to be rolling by summer of 2025. City Clerk Report City Clerk Kris Peck provided an update on the clerk training that was recently completed in Tacoma, Washington. City Attorney Report City Attorney Sam Severin (telephonically) provided an update on the McDonald Trial. Severin expected a decision in mid -September and said the outcome looked to be favorable result for the city. Other Reports and Announcements Heat Loop Update Report was given by Bruce Jaffa. [Laydown provided] Chamber of Commerce Report from Executive Director Sam Allen. [Laydown provided] Council recessed the meeting at 7: SS p.m. Council resumed the meeting at 8: 00 p.m. PUBLIC HEARINGS Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing Resolution 2024-039: Approving a Lease Assignment of Lease 2000-02 from the Estate of James T. Pruitt, Successor in Interest to James T. Pruitt (Lessee) to Harbor Gateway, Inc. an Alaska Domestic Corporation Motion (Osenga/Calhoon) Approve Resolution 2024-039 Harbormaster Tony Sieminski complimented the City Clerk on reading the resolution title. He said he was available for any questions. Notice of the public hearing being posted and published as required by law was noted and the public hearing was opened. No one appeared and the public hearing was closed. McClure said the lease assignment was pretty straight forward. Motion Passed Unanimous 15 City of Seward, Alaska City Council Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024 Volume 42, Page UNFINISHED BUSINESS Ordinances Ordinance 2024-009: Amending Seward City Code 15.10.226 — Land Uses Allowed Table, Prohibiting Cluster Subdivisions in all Zoning Districts [This ordinance had a public hearing on June 10, 2024, and was postponed until July 8, 2024] Motion (already on the floor) Enact Ordinance 2024-009 Wells said he appreciated the work that administration and P&Z had done on this topic, however he didn't think it was good to further limit possible housing. He did not see a valid reason why council should be opposed to cluster subdivisions. Not every household was going to need space for a boat and other additional toys out front. Finch also questioned an ordinance that was designed to limit housing options. He didn't want to limit housing sizes in Seward. The smaller lot sizes would better suit individuals who didn't want large families. City Planner Courtney Bringhurst explained the laydown that was distributed to council. The primary question that P&Z considered was how small the minimum lot size could be in Seward. She said the commissioners had received complaints from residents who lived in crowded areas. Calhoon asked about the definition of a cluster subdivision. He said the vast majority of cluster subdivisions were on flat land, in warm climates, and had no snow removal issues. Calhoon had heard many complaints about Dora Way being too crowded. He said Dora Way was essentially a cluster subdivision Osenga noted that he lived on Dora Way. Snow removal was a big problem. During the winter his driveway became a one -lane driveway due to the snow pile becoming so big. The other con was lack of access to his backyard. Barnwell recalled his time living in South America where there was no zoning or planning and it was chaos. He felt P&Z had carefully considered the issue and he didn't want to second guess it. Council further discussed Conditional Use Permits, Planned Use Developments, and lot sizes. Motion Passed 6-1 Yes: Crites, Calhoon, Finch, Osenga, Barnwell, McClure No: Wells 16 City of Seward, Alaska City Council Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024 Volume 42, Page NEW BUSINESS Resolutions Resolution 2024-035: Authorizing the City Manager to Appropriate Funds for Increased Premium Costs of Property, Casualty, Workers' Compensation, and Other General Insurance Paid to the Alaska Municipal League Joint Insurance Association for the Period July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024 Motion (Osenga/Calhoon) Approve Resolution 2024-035 Sorensen introduced AMLJIA Deputy Director Brennan Hickok Hickok provided a brief history of the AMLJIA and how local municipalities pooled funds to obtain insurance coverage. The City of Seward was one of the founding members of the AMLJIA. He noted the rising costs in the past five years and the good safety culture in Seward. AMLJIA strived to provide the coverage that the City of Seward needed. Council had a back -and -forth discussion with Hickok about incentive programs, safety ratings, lower rates, and competing insurance companies. Motion Passed Unanimous Other New Business Discuss Federal Land Access Program (FLAP) Grant Sorensen said the city was at the next step of the FLAP grant process and she invited Public Works Director Doug Schoessler to speak to the three options presented in the council packet. Schoessler summarized the three options that were detailed in the scoping report. He was hoping for guidance from council to select an option. Council had a back -and -forth discussion with Schoessler about Lowell Point Road and covered several points such as: city limits, utilities, paving, the new tunnel project, slope mitigation, cost of the projects, and the 10-year timeframe for the project. Calhoon asked about partnering with other agencies such as Department of Natural Resources and the Kenai Peninsula Borough to help extend the project beyond the city limits He felt Option #1 was a reasonable way to proceed. Sorensen said choosing an option tonight would start the conversation for collaboration. Choosing Option #1 would accept the risk that if the project does not come to fruition in 10 years, the city would have to pay back the $2.5 million dollars. Council directed administration to proceed with Option #1. 17 City of Seward, Alaska City Council Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024 Volume 42, Page Discuss the Flooding of Properties South of Dieckgraeff Road and Proposed Solutions Community Development Director Danny Meuninck said that local resident Susie Urbach first brought this issue to his attention. The Planning & Zoning Commission then took on the issue in detail and felt it was important to send it on to council for further review. Meuninck introduced floodplain expert Nick Chapman to provide more information. Nick Chapman said his recommendation for flood mitigation was to dig the new drainage ditch. He estimated the project might cost $20 to $30 thousand dollars. Sorensen said the city would likely be going out for bids for the project. Schoessler said the area was very flat and described the complexities of the drainage problem. He recommended an engineering firm be involved. He wanted to be sure the ditch would flow beyond all the other neighborhoods. Council discussed the flooding of properties south of Dieckgraeff Road and directed administration to pursue an engineering report, review the drainage ditch concept, and collaborate with the Seward -Bear Creek Flood Service Area Board. Discuss Proposed Ordinance for Amending the Hours of Sale for Alcoholic Beverages Calhoon wanted to sponsor this ordinance to amend the hours of sale for alcoholic beverages to start at 8:00 a.m. instead of 10:00 a.m. He said the reasoning was to give establishments the option to start serving alcohol earlier in the day. There were a lot of visitors arriving in Seward in the early morning hours looking for a place to relax. Another reason was that football games start at 9:00 a.m. Calhoon thought it would be worthwhile to draft an ordinance Sorensen clarified that according to Seward City Code, council would need to direct administration to draft and prepare this ordinance. It was not a reflection on how council might vote in the end, but rather a necessary step to move the process forward. Council directed administration to proceed with drafting and preparing an ordinance to amend the hours of sale for alcoholic beverages. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS June 6, 2024, Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes Other Items Upcoming City Council Meetings Work Session on Water and Sewer Rates on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Regular Meeting on Monday, July 22, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. 18 City of Seward, Alaska City Council Meeting Minutes July 8, 2024 Volume 42, Page CITIZEN COMMENTS Mica Van Buskirk, inside city limits, said that Lowell Point Road was the second most traveled road in this community and averaged 2,250 vehicles daily. The last 1,600 feet of the road project was within the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB). She felt the project was absolutely something the City of Seward and the KPB should partner on. Lowell Point Council would also like to help any way they could. Cindy Ecklund, inside city limits, spoke to the FLAP grant and the Lowell Point residents. She said tomorrow night was a KPB Assembly meeting. On the assembly agenda was a reconsideration of the bed tax proposition for the October ballot. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS & RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS Sorensen thanked council for the all discussion tonight and congratulated the Seward High School track team. Barnwell congratulated the track team. He was excited to see Lowell Point moving forward on the road project. Barnwell also thanked the Heat Loop Committee for the update. Crites thanked everyone and felt they accomplished a lot tonight. Wells echoed previous comments. He noted that he would be in Soldotna tomorrow for the KPB Assembly meeting. Finch congratulated the Seward High School sports teams. He hoped for improvements on Lowell Point Road. Finch felt it was important for the flooding at Dieckgraeff Road to be addressed. Calhoon congratulated the Seward athletes. He thanked Mike Moore for his years of service to the city and the ambulance corps. Calhoon provided a bit of history on the American Legion sponsoring a flag contest in 1927. He noted that tomorrow would mark the anniversary of the official design chosen for the Alaska state flag. Lastly, Calhoon noted that he survived Fourth of July and looked forward to Silver Salmon Derby. Osenga congratulated the Seward High School track team. He thanked Mike Moore and wished him a happy retirement. Osenga noted it was great Fourth of July Festival. He thanked everyone who made the event possible. McClure echoed previous comments. She noted it was a long night. EXECUTIVE SESSION Go into Executive Session to Receive Legal Advice from City Attorney and Provide Direction on Litigation Strategy Regarding Chugach Electric Rate Case Motion (McClure/Osenga) Go into Executive Session 19 City of Seward, Alaska July 8, 2024 Motion Passed Unanimous City Council Meeting Minutes Volume 42, Page Those invited to participate telephonically during the executive session were: City Attorney Sam Severin, City Attorney Kody George, and Hired Expert Larry Blank. Those invited to stay were: City Manager Kat Sorensen, Deputy City Manager Jason Bickling, and City Clerk Kris Peck Wells had to excuse himself and left the meeting at 9:41 p.m. Council recessed the meeting at 9:41 p.m. Council resumed the meeting at 9:46p.m. Council went into executive session at 9: 46 p.m. Council came out of executive session at 10: 04 p.m. McClure noted that an executive session was held, and she was now ready to adjourn the meeting. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 1 0: 04 p.m. Kris Peck Sue McClure City Clerk Mayor (City Seal) 20 Ordinance 2024-011 ORDINANCE 2024-011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE 8.05.045 HOURS OF SALE FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Documents: • Agenda Statement • Ordinance 2024-011 • Attachments: o Ordinance request from July 8, 2024, meeting 21 Ordinance 2024-011 City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: July 22, 2024 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Council Member Calhoon Subject: Ordinance 2024-011: Amending Seward City Code 8.05.045 Hours Of Sale For Alcoholic Beverages Background and justification: Council Member Calhoon proposed an ordinance to amend the hours of sale for alcoholic beverages to start at 8:00 AM instead of 10:00 AM. City Council directed administration to proceed with drafting and preparing the ordinance to be brought back for introduction. This ordinance would allow for businesses to sell alcohol during televised sporting events such as football games which begin earlier in Alaska. It would allow establishments to cater to visitors who have arrived early in Seward and are looking for a place to relax. The earlier start time would also permit customers to purchase alcohol from package stores for camping and fishing trips that depart early in the morning. Lastly, there is a portion of the population that works overnight shifts and get off work in the morning hours. The City Council can allow licensed alcohol establishments to start serving at 8:00 a.m. based on the Alaska Statutory reference AS 04.16.010. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Strategic Plan: Other: Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0 This 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 (✓): $ $ $ 22 Ordinance 2024-011 x Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Not applicable Fund Balance Information Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool Available Fund Balance SMIC Parking Other Electric Water $ Wastewater Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited Finance Director Signature: x Yes Attorney Signature: /Alex Foote Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation Enact Ordinance Other: N/A 23 Ordinance 2024-011 Sponsored by: Council Member Calhoon Introduction Date: July 22, 2024 Public Hearing Date: August 12, 2024 Enactment Date: TBD CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-011 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE 8.05.045 HOURS OF SALE FOR ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WHEREAS, currently establishments are prohibited from selling alcohol from 2:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.; and WHEREAS, amending the start time to 8:00 a.m. would allow establishments to be open for televised sporting events that take place in the morning such as football games; and WHEREAS, the earlier start time would allow establishments to cater to visitors looking for a place to relax early in the day; and WHEREAS, the earlier start time would allow customers to purchase alcohol from package stores to be consumed later, on camping and fishing trips; and WHEREAS, a portion of the population works overnight shifts and get off work in the morning hours; and WHEREAS, council approved of the drafting and preparation of this ordinance at the July 8, 2024, meeting; and WHEREAS, the council has the ability to allow licensed alcohol establishments to start serving at 8:00 a.m. based on the Alaska Statutory reference AS 04.16.010. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS, that: Section 1. Seward City Code Title 8 is hereby amended to read as follows (new language is in bolded italics and underlined and deleted language is stricken): 8.05.045 Hours when sale, etc., prohibited. Hours of Sale for Alcoholic Beverages No licensee or employee of a liquor establishment shall sell, furnish, give, or deliver any intoxicating liquor alcoholic beverages between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and ' 0:zv-vv iz. 8:00 a.m. of any day. (Ord. 294, 1960; Ord. 619, 1989) Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days upon enactment. 24 Ordinance 2024-011 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-011 Page 2 of 2 ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA this 12th day of August 2024. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor 25 Ordinance 2024-011 Ordinance Request Date: Monday, July 8, 2024 From: Kris Peck, City Clerk Through: Council Member Calhoon RE: Discuss proposed Ordinance amending hours of sale for liquor BACKGROUND SCC 2.15.015 - Preparation. B. No ordinance shall be prepared for presentation to the council unless ordered by the majority vote of the council or requested by the city manager, or prepared by the city attorney or the city clerk on their own initiative. CONSIDERATIONS From Council Member Calhoon: I would like to put an ordinance change on the next available agenda concerning the time an establishment can sell alcohol inside the city limits. I am requesting the current ordinance be changed to prohibit the selling of alcohol between 2am to 8am. Currently businesses are prohibited from selling alcohol from 2am to 10am. My reasoning is this would allow businesses to sell alcohol at breakfast and would allow establishments to be open for televised sporting events such as football games, baseball games, etc.. It would also allow establishments to cater to visitors who may be looking for a place to relax early in the day once they arrive in Seward. COUNCIL ACTION With a majority vote, Council can direct appointed officials to draft an ordinance amending the hours of sale to be brought back for introduction and enactment. 26 Ordinance 2024-012 ORDINANCE 2024-012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE TITLE 3 PERSONNEL ANNIVERSARY DATE DEFINITION Documents: • Agenda Statement • Ordinance 2024-012 • Attachments: None 27 Ordinance 2024-012 City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: July 22, 2024 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Tammy Nickell, HR Manager Subject: Ordinance 2024-012: Amending Seward City Code Title 3 Personnel Anniversary Date Definition Background and justification: Title 3 contains the City's personnel code. In Title 3 § 3.01.035 - Definitions, "Anniversary date" is defined as "the date that an employee assumes regular status after the successful completion of a probationary period. This date does not change regardless of other personnel transactions, promotions, demotions or transfers that may occur during the course of an employee's service with the city, except for periods of leave without pay as outlined in § 3.45.080." Because the date does not change, when employees are promoted, demoted, or transferred to another department, their anniversary date does not necessarily align with the benchmarks of their current position. This can impact the timing of their evaluations and opportunities for pay raises. Amending the definition of anniversary date will give the employee the opportunity to be evaluated accordingly at the six-month mark of their current position, after their probationary period. Chapter 3.25 Selection Amended code section Section Title Ordinance Page # Amendment 3.01.35 Definitions Amending the language to allow for a full- time regular employee's anniversary date to change should the employee be placed on probation again due to a promotion, demotion, or transfer. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Strategic Plan: Other: 28 Ordinance 2024-012 Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: Creates expenditure in amount of: Creates a savings in the amount of: Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Not applicable Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool Available Fund Balance Yes SMIC Parking Other $ 0 Electric Water Wastewater Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited Finance Director Signature: Attorney Signature: /Alex Foote Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation Enact Ordinance Other: 29 Ordinance 2024-012 Sponsored by: HR Manager Tammy Nickell Introduction Date: July 22, 2024 Public Hearing Date: August 12, 2024 Enactment Date: TBD CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-012 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING TITLE 3 PERSONNEL ANNIVERSARY DATE DEFINITION WHEREAS, the anniversary date, as set forth in City Code, is the date that an employee assumes regular status after the successful completion of a probationary period and does not change regardless or transfer, promotion, or other changes in the employee's position; and WHEREAS, the anniversary date is used as the determinant for the timing of evaluations, raises, and promotions; and WHEREAS, depending on the time of year that an employee is promoted or joins a new department, an employee may be required to wait longer than 12 months before their next evaluation or raise; and WHEREAS, the anniversary date should reflect the employee's status in their current position to allow them equal access to evaluations and raises according to their performance in their new position. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS, that: Section 1. Seward City Code Title X is hereby amended to read as follows (new language is in bolded italics and underlined and deleted language is stricken): 3.01.035 Definitions. As used in this chapter: A. Anniversary date is the date that an employee assumes regular status after the successful completion of a probationary period. This date does not will change regardless in the event of other personnel transactions such as promotions, demotions, or transfers that may occur during the course of an employee's service with the city, except for periods of leave without pay as outlined in § 3.45.080. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 10 days upon enactment. Section 3. This ordinance supersedes all policies not previously approved by the city council. 30 Ordinance 2024-012 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-012 Page 2 of 2 ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA this 12th day of August 2024. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor 31 Resolution 2024-040 RESOLUTION 2024-040 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA SIGNING ONTO JOINT RESOLUTION 2024-001 OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF KENAI IN THEIR ENDEAVOR TO ESTABLISH DIRECT FLIGHT SERVICE TO SEATTLE Documents: • Agenda Statement • Resolution 2024-040 • Attachments: o Joint Resolution 2024-001 32 Resolution 2024-040 City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: July 22, 2024 To: City Council From: Kat Sorensen, City Manager Subject: Resolution 2024-040: Signing onto Joint Resolution 2024-001 of the Assembly of the Kenai Peninsula Borough to Support the City of Kenai in Their Endeavor to Establish Direct Flight Service to Seattle Background and justification: The City of Kenai recently completed a feasibility study on direct flight service from Kenai to Seattle which showed there is sufficient market demand for service. With the Cooper Landing Bypass being completed in a few years, it would be a significantly shorter distance and time for Seward residents to travel for air service if that were available. This Joint Resolution is in support of the City of Kenai pursuing grant funding and other actions aimed at getting this air service established. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: 2.2.12.5 Strategic Plan: Other: Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0 This 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 Fund Balance Information Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool SMIC Parking Other Electric Water Wastewater Healthcare 33 Resolution 2024-040 Available Fund Balance Note: amounts are unaudited Finance Director Signature: X Yes Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation X Adopt Resolution Other: 34 Resolution 2024-040 Sponsored by: Sorensen CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2024-040 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, SIGNING ONTO JOINT RESOLUTION 2024-001 OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF KENAI IN THEIR ENDEAVOR TO ESTABLISH DIRECT FLIGHT SERVICE TO SEATTLE WHEREAS, residents of the City of Seward must travel through Anchorage when traveling by air outside of the state of Alaska; and WHEREAS, the City of Seward is working towards getting local air service re-established through Kenai; and WHEREAS, the Cooper Landing Bypass will be finished in 2028, making the travel time to Kenai significantly shorter than the travel time to Anchorage; and WHEREAS, Joint Resolution 2024-001 supports the efforts of the of the City of Kenai to apply for grant funding for the purpose of providing incentives aimed at direct air services from the Kenai Municipal Airport to Seattle/Tacoma and the Lower 48. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: Section 1. The City Council hereby signs onto Joint Resolution 2024-001, supporting the City of Kenai in their endeavor to establish non-stop air service to Seattle. Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 22nd day of July 2024. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor 35 Resolution 2024-040 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2024-040 Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) 36 Resolution 2024-040 CITY OF KENAI CITY OF SOLDOTNA CITY OF SEWARD CITY OF HOMER CITY OF SELDOVIA CITY OF KACHEMAK KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-001 A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCILS OF THE CITIES OF KENAI, SOLDOTNA, SEWARD, HOMER, SELDOVIA, KACHEMAK RESPECTIVELY, AND THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH SUPPORTING THE CITY OF KENAI'S SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT GRANT PROPOSAL TO SUPPORT INCENTIVES AIMED AT DIRECT AIR SERVICE FROM THE KENAI MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO SEATTLE/TACOMA AND THE LOWER 48. WHEREAS, Communities of the Kenai Peninsula are some of the most isolated in the country, separated from Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport by distances ranging from 126.5 miles to as much as 226 miles; and, WHEREAS, travel times range from two to as much as five hours in good weather conditions; and, WHEREAS, the Kenai Mountains separate the population of the Peninsula from the rest of Alaska, hampering potential economic growth; and, WHEREAS, a recent study commissioned by the Kenai Municipal Airport shows that the passenger market is large enough to support nonstop flights to Seattle/Tacoma with more than 800 passengers driving between the Kenai area and Anchorage daily for flights; and, WHEREAS, the study indicated the average one-way fare for passengers within the Kenai catchment area is $389, well above the national average for air travel, and is likely suppressing travel to and from the Kenai catchment area; and, WHEREAS, the benefits from additional jet flights to Kenai are multifold including increased economic development in the Kenai Peninsula, reduced traffic and congestion along Alaska Highway 1 and Sterling Highway corridors and less dependence on Anchorage Ted Stevens International Airport. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH ASSEMBLY AND THE COUNCILS OF THE CITY OF HOMER, KACHEMAK, KENAI, SELDOVIA, SEWARD AND SOLDOTNA: Section 1. That the City of Kenai and the Cities of Soldotna, Seward, Homer, Seldovia, Kachemak, and the Kenai Peninsula Borough, respectively, support the City of Kenai and the Kenai Municipal Airport's Small Community Air Service Development Grant proposal and the respective administrations are authorized to execute letters of support or other necessary documentation in support of the City's request for federal assistance to provide schedule air service from Kenai to Seattle/Tacoma and the lower 48. Section 2. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon adoption by the City Councils of the City of Kenai, Soldotna, Seward, Homer, Seldovia, and Kachemak and the Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly. 37 Resolution 2024-040 Joint Resolution No. 2024-001 Page 2 of 3 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 3RD DAY OF JULY, 2024. Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor ATTEST: Michelle M. Saner, MMC, City Clerk PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLDOTNA, ALASKA, THIS 10T" DAY OF JULY, 2024. Paul J. Whitney, Mayor ATTEST: Johni Blankenship, MMC, City Clerk PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, THIS XXND DAY OF XXXX, 2024. Sue McClure, Mayor ATTEST: Kris Peck, City Clerk PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HOMER, ALASKA, THIS XXND DAY OF XXXX, 2024. Ken Castner, Mayor ATTEST: Melissa Jacobsen, MMC, City Clerk 38 Resolution 2024-040 Joint Resolution No. 2024-001 Page 3of3 PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SELDOVIA, ALASKA, THIS XXND DAY OF XXXX, 2024. Jeremiah Campbell, Mayor ATTEST: Liz Diament, City Clerk PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KACHEMAK, ALASKA, THIS XXND DAY OF XXXX, 2024. Connie Isenhour, Mayor ATTEST: Laurie Wallace, City Clerk PASSED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE KENAI PENINSULA BOROUGH, ALASKA, THIS XXND DAY OF XXXX, 2024. ATTEST: Michele Turner, CMC, Borough Clerk Brent Johnson, Assembly President 39 AGENDA STATEMENT Meeting Date: July 22, 2024 From: Jodi Kurtz, Deputy City Clerk Agenda Item: Hotel & Motel Endorsement of Liquor License BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION: The Seward City Council has the opportunity to object the Hotel & Motel Endorsement of liquor license for the following business: Business: Fifth Avenue Bistro & Bar Licensee: JL Hotel Seward LLC Type: Beverage Dispensary — Tourism License: 4696 The City of Seward Police Department, Fire Department, Finance Department and the Kenai Peninsula Borough have completed their compliance checks and have found no issues. FISCAL NOTE: In the event the City of Seward chooses to file a protest for the above liquor endorsement, then under Alaska Statutes 4.11.480 the City of Seward will be required to assist in, or undertake the defense of, its protest. RECOMMENDATION: No grounds for protest to the endorsement of liquor license for Fifth Avenue Bistro & Bar #4696, Beverage Dispensary — Tourism. 40 Date: July 8, 2024 To: MEMORANDUM John Rymer Finance/Utilities Naneth Ambrosiani Finance/Leases Chief Alan Nickell Police Department Chief Clinton Crites Fire Department From: Jodi Kurtz, Deputy City Clerk RECEIVE JUL 15 2024 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK RE: Verifying compliance for the Hotel or Motel Endorsement of a liquor license. The following business has applied for a hotel or motel endorsement for liquor license. A HME authorizes the holder of a beverage dispensary license or a beverage dispensary tourism license that is a hotel, motel, resort, or similar business to sell or serve alcoholic beverages on the licensed premises, including in a dining room, banquet room, in guest rooms, and other public areas approved by the board. Name of Business: Fifth Avenue Bistro & Bar Licensee: JL Hotel Seward, LLC Type of License: Beverage Dispensary/Tourism License Number: 4696 Department Status Initials ate Finance/Utilities C�ti,C .pn. r �� % ,� `� Finance/Leases l lri' r) I1 Ay �%• 1 irb Y®S)e u Plotcf % /44 1/ Police • ( 4 1, 6 ,•t 1. G1,E!x Fire e014►di a h7-- flee- [ / / 7/40.2 Y y Deadline for protest: Tuesday, August 27, 2024 (60 days from receipt of notification) Last regular council meeting for approval: Monday, August 26, 2024 PLEASE RETURN TO CITY CLERK no later than noon on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. ((`.1i ct.in 41 KENAI PENINSULA Borough Office of the Borough Clerk 144 North Binkley Street, Soldotna, AK 99669 I (P) 907-714-2160 I (F) 907-714-2388 I www.kpb.us Monday, July 1, 2024 Sent via email: clerk@cityofseward.net Kris Peck, City Clerk City of Seward RE: Non -Objection of Application Licensee/Applicant : JL Hotel Seward, LLC Business Name : Ms. Gene's Place License Type : Beverage Dispensary/Tourism License Location : 217 Sth Avenue, Seward, AK 99664, City of Seward License No. : 4696 Application Type : Endorsements — Hotel/Motel Endorsement (HME) Dear Mr. Peck, This serves to advise that the Kenai Peninsula Borough has reviewed the above referenced application and has no objection. Should you have any questions, or need additional information, please do not hesitate to let us know. Sincerely, 4 14 Michele Turner, CMC Borough Clerk cc: ashawcross@eclawfirm.org; mailto:amco.localgovernmentonly@alaska.gov 42 Ordinance 2024-010 ORDINANCE 2024-010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE TITLE 3 PERSONNEL Documents: • Agenda Statement • Ordinance 2024-010 • Attachments: None 43 Ordinance 2024-010 City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: July 8, 2024 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Tammy Nickell, HR Manager Subject: Ordinance 2024-010: Amending Seward City Code Title 3 Personnel Background and justification: Title 3 contains the city's personnel code. Due to the evolving nature of personnel requirements and the need to address issues as they arise, Title 3 is being amended to allow temporary and seasonal employees to work more than nine months in a calendar year, if there is a break in service. A break in service, as defined in Title 3.01.035(C), is at least one entire pay period off. Chapter 3.25 Selection Amended code section Section Title Ordinance page # Amendment 3.25.040 Temporary, seasonal and on -call appointments Striking the second sentence so temporary and seasonal employees can work more than 9 months in a calendar year if a break in service is taken, as defined in 3.01.035(C) 3.01.035(C) Break in service is defined as at least one entire pay period off. 3.25.040 Temporary, seasonal and on -call appointments Added language to clarify a temporary position may be terminated at any point should a full-time employee become available. Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: Strategic Plan: Other: Certification of Funds Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0 This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: Creates expenditure in amount of: $ $ 44 Ordinance 2024-010 Creates a savings in the amount of: Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Not applicable Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool Available Fund Balance SMIC Parking Other Electric Water Wastewater Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited Finance Director Signature: Attorne Review Yes Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: Administration Recommendation Adopt Resolution Other: 45 Ordinance 2024-010 Sponsored by: Sorensen Introduction Date: July 8, 2024 Public Hearing Date: July 22, 2024 Enactment Date: TBD CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-010 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE TITLE 3 PERSONNEL WHEREAS, this ordinance amends Seward City Code Title 3 Personnel, to allow temporary and seasonal employees to work more than nine consecutive months in a calendar year; and WHEREAS, temporary and seasonal employees must have a break in service between appointments; and WHEREAS, a break in service is defined in Title 3.01.035(C) as at least one entire pay period off; and WHEREAS, due to the evolving nature of personnel requirements and the need to address issues as they arise, this amendment is necessary. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS, that: Section 1. Seward City Code Title 3 is hereby amended to read as follows (new language is in bolded italics and underlined and deleted language is stricken): Chapter 3.25. - Selection 3.25.040 Temporary, seasonal and on -call appointments. A. Temporary appointment - length of time. 1. Temporary appointments shall not exceed nine consecutive months. 2. No temporary employee shall work more than nine months in a calendar year. 2 Consecutive nine -month appointments cannot be served without a break in service as defined in section 3.01.035. 3 A temporary appointment may be terminated at any point for positions which have a full-time position already established with the city, should a full-time employee become available. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten days after enactment. ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA this 22nd day of July 2024. 46 Ordinance 2024-010 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2024-010 Page 2 of 2 AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor 47 Resolution 2024-010 Unfinished Business- Postponed on February 12, 2024 Resolution 2024-010: Approving The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Tyler Technologies To Provide Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) And Report Management Software (RMS) To The City Of Seward For An Initial Cost Of $101,360 And An Annual Recurring Cost Of $73,856 And Appropriating Funds. Documents: • Agenda Statement • Resolution 2024-010 • Quote from Tyler Technologies Quote in Feb 12, 2024 Packet 48 Resolution 2024-010 City Council Agenda Statement Meeting Date: February 12, 2024 To: City Council Through: Kat Sorensen, City Manager From: Alan Nickell, Chief of Police Subject: Resolution 2024-010: Approving The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Tyler Technologies To Provide Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) And Report Management Software (RMS) To The City Of Seward For An Initial Cost Of $101,360 And An Annual Recurring Cost Of $73,856 And Appropriating Funds. Background and justification For the 2023 CIP list, the council added a request for a change in Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Report Management Software (RMS) for the police dispatch division because the current system is unable to meet all the needs of the city. The goal of the project is to increase functionality between dispatch, police, fire, and EMS services. The new system will allow the implementation of GPS tracking for city vehicles to increase safety for personnel, and it will allow more control and functionality in large scale emergencies. Additionally, this upgrade will enhance the report taking and writing capabilities of dispatch, police, and fire, and it will help with the reporting requirements for the respective departments. This upgrade will further increase the likelihood of improvement in the city's ISO rating which can lead to better insurance rates for all citizens and business owners. After significant research and demonstrations, the decision was made to proceed with Tyler Technologies as our CAD/RMS of choice. This choice is reinforced by this program's ability to meet the needs of the involved departments and is further reinforced by being the choice for CAD/RMS on the entire rest of the Kenai Peninsula 911 centers. This upgrade will allow Seward's dispatch center to be able to communicate with other peninsula 911 centers directly in real-time as well as support one another during catastrophes. The IT director was involved in the selection process along with the chiefs of the police and fire departments. The IT director agrees with the selection of Tyler Technologies. While other CAD/RMS systems were considered and evaluated, in accordance with SCC 6.10.130 (A) (4) the public is best served by pursuing this project as a sole source purchase. It has been noted below that this upgrade is consistent with the comprehensive plan of the city for supporting adequate police services and equipment. However, it is equally fitting this purchase helps maintain an effective public safety communications network in Seward as this will directly impact the dispatch division and their ability to gather information, pass this information to other first responders, and get people the help they need in a timely, accurate fashion. Additionally, the plan speaks to the ability to encourage annual reporting of crime statistics, analysis of crime incidents, and recommendations for solutions. This purchase will allow us to easily report our statistics whereas we currently cannot do so. Lastly, the comprehensive plan directs us to continuously plan for future police services to ensure the highest level of public safety within the community. The modern era demands powerful software to assist us with all the moving parts of public safety. This CAD/RMS system will keep us current and relevant and able to meet the needs of the community. 49 Resolution 2024-010 Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information This legislation is consistent with (citation listed): Comprehensive Plan: 2.2.9 Public Safety — Support adequate police services and equipment Strategic Plan: (Page 18) Promote a Safe Community Other: Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ This legislation (✓): Creates revenue in the amount of: Creates expenditure in amount of: Creates a savings in the amount of: Has no fiscal impact Funds are (✓): Budgeted Line item(s): Not budgeted Not applicable $ 101,360.00 Fund Balance Information Affected Fund (✓): General Boat Harbor Motor Pool Available Fund Balance Yes SMIC Parking Other Electric Water Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: Wastewater Healthcare Note: amounts are unaudited $ 699,734 Finance Director Signature: Administration Recommendation Adopt Resolution Other: 50 Resolution 2024-010 Sponsored by: Sorensen CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2024-010 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES TO PROVIDE COMPUTER AIDED DISPATCH (CAD) AND REPORT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE (RMS) TO THE CITY OF SEWARD FOR AN INITIAL COST OF $101,360 AND AN ANNUAL RECURRING COST OF $73,856 AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS. WHEREAS, the current CAD/RMS system does not meet the needs of the police, fire, and other city departments; and WHEREAS, the goal of this project is to increase functionality between police, fire, dispatch and EMS in Seward and on the peninsula; and WHEREAS, the new system will allow the implementation of GPS tracking for city vehicles to increase safety for personnel, and it will allow more control and functionality in large scale emergencies; and WHEREAS, this upgrade will enhance the report taking and writing capabilities of dispatch, police, and fire, and it will help with the reporting requirements for the respective departrents; and WHEREAS, this upgrade will further increase the likelihood of improvement in the city's ISO rating which can lead to better insurance rates for all citizens and business owners; and WHEREAS, the decision to proceed with Tyler Technologies as our CAD/RMS of choice was vetted by police administration, fire administration, and Seward's information and technology director; and WHEREAS, this choice is further reinforced by being the choice for CAD/RMS services for all other Kenai Peninsula 911 centers; and WHEREAS, this purchase will make it possible for Seward's dispatch center to assist other peninsula 911 centers, as well as be assisted by other 911 centers, in the event of catastrophic emergencies; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the public interest would be best served by not requiring competitive bids and makes the following findings: 1. Seward City Code Section 6.10.130 (A) (4) provides for the purchase of electronic data processing software and hardware systems and communications equipment; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that: 51 Resolution 2024-010 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA RESOLUTION 2024-010 Section 1. The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to enter into a contract with Tyler Technologies to provide computer -aided dispatch and report management software to the City of Seward. Section 2. Funding in the amount of $101,360 is hereby transferred and appropriated from the Capital Acquisition Fund 80010-1210-8103 Capital Equipment. Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska this 12th day of February, 2024. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: ATTEST: Kris Peck City Clerk (City Seal) THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA Sue McClure, Mayor 52 AGENDA STATEMENT Meeting Date: July 22, 2024 From: Kris Peck, City Clerk Agenda Item: P&Z Vacancy BACKGROUND There is one vacancy on the Planning & Zoning Commission with a term set to expire February 2026. APPLICANTS The clerk's office has received two applicants for the vacancy: John Wisel Clare Sullivan The applications are included in the packet along with this memo. If the applicants are deemed eligible by city council, we will proceed with the paper vote sheets. VOTING & APPOINTING Article 2. - Seward Planning and Zoning Commission 2.30.210 - Established. Composition. There is created the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission, consisting of seven citizens, appointed by the council that shall have resided in the city continuously for a period of not less than one year immediately prior to the date of application. If there is more than one applicant for the position, the council shall appoint by ballot voting. Applicants must receive at least four votes in order to be appointed. 53 CITY OF SEWARD APPLICATION FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION ` 1 OFFICE OF THE Name: l7'� i. ` (Ste- CITY CLERK Street address: City Clerk's Office PO BOX 167 Seward, AK 99664 Phone: 907-224-4046, Email: clerk@cityofseward.net RECEIVED JUL 0 2 2024 PO Box address: 2.0 E-mail address: Home telephone:_ Cell phone: ' Ar^t How many years have you lived within the city limits of Seward, Alaska: List any special training, education, or background you have which may help you as a member of the Commission: Cc(vN rC,%a1 Coc o z.-i, I am specifically interested in serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission because: - he.tP c0o6:(r4\3ce Qcoee3S c5F c-rc\;-ts C5 Have you ever served on a similar commission elsewhere? ❑ Yes [gNo If so, where? And when? Are you available to attend meetings on Tuesday evenings twice a month? N`1 ems, KJ/understand there might be multiple terms lengths available and will check with the City Clerk for details. derstand that I am required to complete the financial disclosure form as part of this application. �If appointed, I understand Commissioners shall be compensated for service at the rate of $100 per month. zKI If pointed, I understand that I must notify Community Development if I am unable to attend a meeting. If appointei, I understand that I may be removed from the Commission due to attendance issues. 7/-Z,12L Signature' Date Updated February 2024 54 Name: Clare Sullivan City Cleric's Office PO BOX 167 Seward, AK 99664 Phone: 907-224-4046, Email: clerk'dcityofseward.net CITY OF SEWARD RECEIVED APPLICATION FOR THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JUL 0 8 2024 OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK Street address: 611 4th Ave PO Box address: P° Box 2089 Home telephone: E-mail address: Cell phone How many years have you lived within the city limits of Seward, Alaska:29 List any special training, education, or background you have which may help you as a member of the Commission: Served as commissioner from Feb 2021 to Feb 2024 Completed the APA Commissioner Training Program in 2023 1 am specifically interested in serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission because: I am interested to serve on the commission to ensure that Seward's growth and development meets the needs of the community as aligned with and in accordance with the Comprehensive and Strategic Plans. Have you ever served on a similar commission elsewhere? ❑ Yes tINo If so, where? And when? Are you available to attend meetings on Tuesday evenings twice a month? Yes I understand there might be multiple terms lengths available and will check with the City Clerk for details. I understand that 1 am required to complete the financial disclosure form as part of this application. If appointed, 1 understand Commissioners shall be compensated for service at the rate of $100 per month. If appointed, I understand that I must notify Community Development if I am unable to attend a meeting. If appointed, I understand that I may be removed from the Commission due to attendance issues. Signature Date Updated February 2024 55 ADA Fishing Date: Monday, July 22, 2024 From: Kris Peck, City Clerk Through: Council Member Finch RE: Creating access for disabled people to access fishing along the shoreline BACKGROUND Council Member Finch requested this discussion item for the July 22, 2024 council meeting. CONSIDERATIONS Improved access would be a benefit for year-round locals and visitors alike. Other communities such as Sterling, Soldotna, and Kenai all have accessible ways to get to the water. There are many popular areas along the Seward waterfront that are not accessible by ADA standards. Waterfall Monument/Sealife Center Scheffler Creek Bridge (aka "The Culverts") Spring Creek Fourth of July Creek POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS Floating docks Fishing Pier (Coal Dock potential) Boardwalks and ramps Relocate large boulders and rocks (Across the bay) Use grants, bedtax, campground revenue, or other Parks& Rec funding towards ADA Fishing improvements 56 So thoentral Fecjan Ptaska Cepertr►eT t of Rsh and garre ❑vision of xrt Rsh Si thoentral Plaska Recreat ional Fishing Series Ac�sbIe Rthirg Rer4 dock plafforrr6 and pathvtays either developed following ADA Accessibility Guideline% or just offering easier access. Assista ice may be required to cress some of these sites. Further- information about faality accessibility can be found on the Alaska Department of Nature' F Sou►c "ADA Facilities" ineb pages www. dnr state.ac us/parksfasp/arxess. htm Key to Tedes AC=Arctic char BB=Burbot CS=Chum salmon (dog, calico) LS=Landlocked salmon SS=Silver salmon DV=Dolly Varden char GR=Grayling KS=King salmon KOK=Kokanee (landlocked red salmon) LT=Lake trout NP=Northern pike PS=Pink salmon (humpy) RS=Red salmon (sockeye) RT=Rainbow trout SH=Steelhead trout SF=Sheefish SM=Smelt WF=Whitefish For opening date% da l y limit regulation% and special tackle restriction% consult the Southcentral Alaska regulation booldet. Areas with the stars (* *) were fished and recommended by Alex Gimarc and his son, Grant Bradley. Thank you Alex & Grant! Artrr /area **Campbell Creek Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) greenbelt runs through midtown Anchorage. Nu- merous fishing holes along the creek from bike path. Wheelchair accessible: boardwalks and bike paths near Folker Street, just east of Tudor Dr. and Lake Otis Pkwy. Other access: boardwalk at bottom of hill on the south side of Dimond Blvd. between Victor Dr. and Arlene Dr; bike path at Victor Dr. north of Dimond Blvd.; bike path south of Taku-Campbell Lake, at King Street and 78th. A kid's only (under 16) fishery for king salmon takes place the last weekend of June. Stocked annually with RT and SS; native popu- lations of DV. 57 Ship Creek Downtown Anchorage in railroad/industrial area. Most shoreline is muddy and rocky, but there is a raised wooden platform behind the Comfort Inn. Stocked annually with KS and SS,• small na- tive run of PS on even -numbered years. **Campbell Point Lake (Little Campbell Lake / Beer Can Lake) West end of Raspberry Road, in MOA's Kincaid Park. First right as you enter the park, about 1.0 mile down winding dirt road to a parking lot. Fish from grassy, slightly sloping beach on north end of lake or take a short paved path to a floating dock on the NE end of the lake. Be careful as the dock is narrow. Stocked annu- ally with RT, LS, & AC. **Belong Lake West of Jewel Lake Rd. and mile north of Raspberry Rd. in MOA park. Paved path from parking lot goes down to a wide floating dock on the lake, or fish from the beach next to the path. Stocked with RT & LS. **Cheney Lake North Anchorage. Between E. North- ern Lights Blvd and DeBarr Rd. on Baxter Rd. Paved trail up to lake, fish from side of lake. Also has a handicap -access portable toilet. Stocked with RT. Illegally -stocked population of North- ern Pike. **Jewel Lake South Anchorage on Dimond Blvd. %2- mile west of Jewel Lake Rd. (south side of lake), or off Jewel Lake Rd, turn west on 88th Street to east side of lake. Wheelchair fishing from raised dock off Dimond Blvd. You can also fish along a narrow beach at the bottom of a 6-8' slope along- side the dock. Good trout fishing along north end of lake. Wheel- chair access along muddy north end path is pos- sible only with great difficulty. Stocked with RT & LS. **Taku-Campbell Lake Turn north on King St. from Dimond (Alaska USA Federal Credit Union on NW corner). Drive north until King St. ends at stop sign. Turn left (west) into parking lot at NE corner of lake. Wheelchair access: west along main bike path to small dock on north shore of the lake. South along west edge of lake (closest to parking lot) along recently -paved bike path. Fishing generally best along east edge of lake. Stocked with RT & LS. Fort RchErdson Any R In addition to your fishing license, you also have to have an annual Army Base fishing permit. Call Ft. Richardson Public Affairs or Security for more information (907) 384-0431 or 384-0437. **Clunie Lake Enter Ft. Richardson at main gate, just west of National Guard Armory, and they'll give you directions to the lake, about 10 miles north of gate. You'll cross Eagle River and keep driv- ing north for a few miles. The lake is on the right. Picnic area, boat access, and parking. Fish from gravel boat ramp openings. Be careful of slope into the water if in wheelchairs. Stocked fish ini- tially hang out in cove north of far end of picnic area. Stocked with RT & LS. **Waldon Lake Enter Ft. Richardson at main gate, just west of National Guard Armory, and they'll give you directions to the lake. Lake is located a mile or so NW from Clunie Lake, so you will be driving a while. Lake is on the south side of the dirt road. Turn left into a steep parking area, picnic area and boat ramp. Trails lead off either side of the parking area to the lake. Fishing is decent among the lily pads. Wheelchair access is possible with some diffi- culty. Stocked with RT. Erna of Ar FOroe Bye ElmendorfAFB requires a military ID (active or retired) in addition to the annual Air Force Base fishing permit. Civilians without a military ID must be sponsored by individuals with military ID. Call Base Wildlife, Security or Public Affairs for more information (907) 552-2282 or 552-2436. **Green Lake Enter the base from the Boniface Gate, and ask directions to the lake. You'll drive past the turnoff to Hillberg ski area on the back side of the base. Do not pass the point where the paved These opport unit ies funded in part by Federal Aid in Sport Fish and Wldlife Rest orat ion. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game administers all programs and activities free from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, or disability. The department administers all programs and activities in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. If you believe you have been discriminated against in any program, activity, or facility, or if you desire further information please write to ADF&G, P.O. Box 25526, Juneau, AK 99802-5526; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, 4040 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 300 Webb, Arlington, VA 22203; or O.E.O., U.S. Department of the Interior, Washington DC 20240. For information on alternative formats for this and other department publications, please contact the department ADA Coordinator at (voice) 907-465-6077, (TDD) 907-465-3646, or (FAX) 907-465-6078. 58 Grant's ready to fish! road turns to gravel. Lake is left of the main road. Turn left (west) on a dirt road that will take you along the north side of the lake and around to a few cabins on the west side of the lake. A small accessible dock and boat launch is on the east side of the lake near a playground. Stocked with RT&LS. **Hillberg Lake Enter the base from the Boniface Gate, and ask directions to the lake. Drive to Hillberg ski area on the back side of the base. The lake is on the right of the main road. Turn right onto service road to ski area. Road winds around the north side of the lake. Turn right into the picnic area along the north side of the lake for best fishing. Wheelchair access next to the lake is possible with some difficulty. Stocked with RT & LS. **Triangle Lake Enter the base from the Boniface Gate, and ask directions to the lake. Drive east past the CAP building on the back side of base. Turn north on access road to the lake. Dirt road to the lake has a steep slope to a small picnic area near a dock on the lake. Stocked with RT. Eagle Fire-/Chujak * *Beach Lake Mile 17 Glenn Hwy. Birchwood Loop South exit (Chugiak High School access). Go west on gravel road and follow the Municipality of Anchor- age Beach Lake Park signs. Cross railroad tracks and stay right at the "Y" in the road. Fish from gravel boat launch or 2 wooden platforms south of the boat ramp. Muddy path around south side of lake hits the shore at several points, but is accessible only with diffi- culty. Stocked with RT, GR, & LS. **Mirror Lake North of Anchorage on the Glenn Hwy. Take the Mirror Lake exit at Mile 23.6 Parking, cook- ing facilities and restrooms. Wheelchair access best from boat ramp on south end of lake. Lake is also accessible from picnic area on west end, but water is very shallow and not espcially fishable. Stocked with RT & LS. Feirberis Area Birch Lake 83 miles SE of Fairbanks at Mile 306 on the Richardson Hwy. Lake is next to hwy. with a turn- out for parking & gravel boat launch. Stocked with RT, AC&LS. Chatanika River On the Elliot Hwy. with a campground. Natural population of RT, AC, LS & GR. Chena Lake Off the Richardson Hwy, at the Laurence Rd. turnout. You'll find complete facilities here. No motors allowed on lake. Stocked with RT, LS & AC. Lost Lake 83 miles SE of Fairbanks off the Richardson Hwy. Turn south on dirt access road and drive 0.75 mile to lake. Stocked with RT & LS. Olnes Pond Off the Elliot Hwy. Access road is on the west side, it's about 1 mile to the pond. Has a gravel boat ramp. Stocked with RT. Piledriver Slough 20 miles east of Fairbanks off the Richardson Hwy. Turn south onto Eielson Farm Rd. and go 0.25 mile beyond Bathing Beauty Pond. Stocked with RT. Quartz Lake 86 miles SE of Fairbanks off the Richardson Hwy. Take 2.7 mi. gravel road northeast to lake. Campground with boat launch & fishing dock. Stocked with RT, LS & AC. C3EmEllen KC37 Gulkana River Mile 147.6 Richardson Highway, turn into Bureau of Land Management's (BLM) Sourdough Campground. The campground is accessible with a wide finely -crushed gravel trail leading to the confluence, fishing ramp, trails to outhouses. Natu- ral populations of KS, RS & GR. Paxson Lake MP 175-182 Richardson Hwy. Day use sites, BLM campground and other accommodations are available. Natural populations of LT, BB & AG. Sourdough Creek Mile 147.5 Richardson Highway. The Richardson Highway crosses Sourdough Creek ap- proximately 30 miles downstream from Sourdough Campground. Natural population of AG. 59 Dena Emir is area Gr]Er Lating / ae ling Russian River Ferry Located at Sportsman's Landing, Mile 55 of the Sterling Hwy. The foot -traffic -only ferry is usable with some help from the very helpful ferry staff. There is a handicapped only (mobility impaired) fishing area along a 5-10 yard rocky path from the ferry dock on the opposite side. Fellow anglers are also very helpful and respectful. Excellent red salmon fishing. Natural populations of RT, RS, SS & DV. Hidden Lake At Sterling Hwy. Mi. 58, take Skilak Lake Loop Rd. and go 3.5 miles to paved campground road on right. Campground is paved, with acces- sible camp sites & restrooms (nice!) Natural popu- lations of RS, RE LE DV & KOK. Ohmer Lake At Sterling Hwy. Mi. 58, take Skilak Lake Loop Rd. and go 7 miles to campground. Fire pits, small restroom (inaccessible) with steep hill to lake. Natural populations of RT & DV. Sthra **Centennial Park Mile 95.6 of the Sterling Hwy. Head- ing south on Sterling Hwy. turn right at the Funny River Road/Kalifornsky Beach Road stop light, then the next immediate right to accessible campground with fishing from the boat landing. Fishing for red salmon is good and fishing for king salmon is fair, depending on casting ability. Daily parking fee is charged. Natural populations of SS, PS, RS, KS, RT, DV & SM. Kasild Kasilof River/Crooked Creek From Sterling Hwy., go through Soldotna to Cohoe Loop Rd. on right. Fol- low signs about 1 mile to day -use parking, picnic, state and private campground, accessible restrooms. Hard -packed gravel trail down to Kasilof River. If you choose, you can take a muddy trail along river. Excellent fishing for king salmon and red salmon. Natural populations of RT, DV, SS, KS & SH, stocked with KS. Homer Anchor River Mile 156.7 of the Sterling Hwy, 210 miles from Anchorage. The state -operated campground is at mile 157 Sterling Hwy. with a gravel fishing plat- form for the mobility impaired. Natural popula- tions of KS, SS, SH & DV. Homer Spit Fishing Lagoon There is a hard surface walkway at this man-made salt water lagoon on the Homer Spit. Excellent fishing for king salmon and silver salmon. Youth -only (under 16) fisheries for king salmon in May, and silver salmon in August. Stocked with KS & SS. Rine Vtilian Sind k rdcA/a * *Fleming Spit A handy access ramp allows anglers to fish for stocked king salmon returning during early June through mid -July and silver salmon during August and early September. Stocked with KS & SS. VElCIPZ **Allison Point From MP 2.4 to 5.0 Dayville Rd parallels the bay offering access to pink salmon fishing dur- ing July and August and silver salmon in August through September. Natural populations of PS, SS & KS. Itcidoeree Buskin River State Recreation Site Has ADA fishing platform. Natural populations of PS, SS, RS, SH & DV. MtErusleasitra Elie' Ko Palmer/Butte **Eklutna Tailrace (Eklutna Power Plant) From MP 29.5 of Glenn Hwy., turn onto Old Glenn Hwy., on left at MP 3.9 to newly -improved access site with trails. Stocked with KS & SS, natural populations of CS&DV. Kepler Lake The accessible portion of the lake is at Mile 37 Glenn Hwy. (just over the rise past the Parks Hwy./Glenn Hwy. interchange). Canoe launch, ca- noe rentals, and private campground and day -use area. Stocked with RT & GR. **Matanuska Lake (Kepler -Bradley State Recreation Site) Mile 36 Glenn Hwy., turn north on gravel en- trance to park. Two relatively steep gravel paths from the parking lot will take wheelchairs. One goes to a raised platform, the other to a floating dock. Fish- ing is decent from either. There is also a trail to the right around the north side. The trail has numerous smaller trails to the water. This trail is not wheel- chair -accessible. Fishing is best along the shore. Stocked with RE LS, & AC. Vltilla, Fbuston, WON Finger Lake Located between Palmer and Wasilla, off Bogard Rd., 1/4 mi. west of Trunk Rd. which you can access from either the Parks or the Glenn Hwy. Campground, restrooms, dock, gravel boat launch. 60 Stocked with RT, AC, GR & LS. Also may have ille- gally -introduced population of Northern Pike. Fish Creek From the Parks Hwy. in Wasilla, turn south on Knik-Goose Bay Rd. Located at Mile 16 Knik-Goose Bay Road. Access to wheelchairs is on the upstream side next to Knik-Goose Bay Road. Privately owned campground. Special fishing regulations apply, please check the regulation booklet carefully. Natu- ral populations of RS & SS. Little Susitna River Best access is at the Little Susitna Public Use Facility (LSPUF—also called Burma Landing). From The Parks Hwy. in Wasilla, turn south on Knik-Goose Bay Rd. At Mile 17.2 turn right on Point MacKenzie Rd., drive 7 miles, turn right at "T", then left on Ayshire Rd., drive 3 miles & turn right, 2 miles to LSPUF. Accessible restrooms, paved parking, boardwalks and hard -packed gravel trails. The campground and landing are accessible, but lots of action around the landing makes fishing not so good right at the boat launch. Follow boardwalks and gravel trails up- stream to several platforms. A small boat would be nice here, as the current is not fast. Natural popula- tions of RT, DV, KS, SS, CS, PS, RS&WF. Nancy Lake Mile 66.5 Parks Hwy. Turn west just past railroad tracks and follow signs to the paved boat launch. Campground with restrooms, showers and water. Natural populations of RT, DV & NE Sheep Creek Mile 86.3 Parks Hwy. Special sticker avail- able from ADF&G in Palmer (907/746-6300) will grant handicapped/mobility impaired individuals motorized access. Natural populations of RT, GR, KS, SS, CS & PS. **Susitna River at Susitna Landing Mile 82.5 Parks Hwy., turn left 1 mile. State owned, operated by con- cessionaire, fee charged for launching and parking. Concessionaire is able to handle wheelchairs on fish- ing boats for paid fishing trips in the Susitna drain- age. Ca11 907/495-7700. The "Gateway to the Susitna watershed". Natural populations of KS, SS, RS, RT, NP, BB, SM, DV, CS, GR & PS. Willow Creek Parks Hwy. Mile 71.4, Willow Creek Park- way, 4 miles. State -operated campground, hard - packed gravel trails. Natural populations of KS, SS, PS, CS, RT, GR, DV & SM. TirrElgain kmkrea Rite Miley ** Alder Pond Mile 48 of Seward Hwy. Mile 1.5 of the Portage Valley Road, turn right on a gravel side road. The US Forest Service has replaced two raised docks Ron Wilson ofRon's Riverboat Service, Susitna Landing operator, helps Grant show off his silver salmon catch. on the south side of the pond in 2004. Stocked with RT. **Tangle Pond Mile 48 of the Seward Hwy. Mile 3 of the Portage Valley Road. Lake is on the north side of the paved road. Turn left into a parking lot. Entire south side of the lake is large -diameter gravel. Wheelchair access is reasonable. Stocked with RT. **Willow (Airstrip / Moose Flats) Pond Mile 48 of the Seward Hwy. Mile 1.0 of the Portage Valley Road, turn left onto a gravel road north of the paved road. Prepared gravel paths go around the south side of the lake to a raised platform in the south side of the middle arm of the lake. Paths are flat and easily tra- versed. Stocked with RT. Tirnegan km **Bird Creek Mile 25.8 of Seward Hwy. Good locations to fish under the bridges from large rocks. Be care- ful of mud flats as tide changes quickly. Area is very crowded with sport anglers. Stocked with SS, and natural populations of PS & CS. **Ingram Creek Mile 51.8 of Seward Hwy crosses the creek. Parking lots/turnoffs on either side of the main highway. Will have to carry wheelchair and individual down 6' bank to the water. Can also reach the creek via a few turnouts on the way up the hill. Accessible with difficulty. Natural populations of PS, CS, SS & DV FtPe **Resurrection Creek Mile 70.7 on Seward Hwy and on Hope Cutoff 16.3 miles to Hope. Three locations here: (1.) Just north of town of Hope. Be careful of 61 mud flats. (2.) From Resurrection Creek Rd, turn off before Hope. Drive south on creek road to Resurrection Pass trailhead bridge or (3.) Go fur- ther south to US Forest Service campground and public gold panning area. Good pink salmon lo- cations throughout the length of the creek. Natu- ral populations of PS, CS, SS & DV. **Sixmile Creek, Hope Cutoff Mile 70.7 on Seward Hwy. Turn onto Hope Cutoff and drive north. There are several turnoffs on right side of road to creek for first 7.3 miles of Hope Hwy. There are some nice holes here. Fishing for king salmon is prohibited. Good pink salmon location. Some silvers. Natural populations of PS, CS, SS & DV Ferrde C bias Lower Russian River Lake This Forest Service cabin is accessible via float plane (25 minutes from Seward; 22 minutes from Cooper Landing) or 4 miles via the Russian Lakes Trail. The cabin has ramps at front and rear doors, large pit toilet, boat dock, and ramp for wheelchair users. There is no boardwalk connecting the cabin with the boat dock. A boat is provided. Natural popula- tions of RT & DV Uganik Lake Cabin, Kodiak National Wildlife Refuge This cabin is accessible via floatplane (25 min- utes from Kodiak). The cabin has an accessible ramp and a large porch, the outhouse is acces- sible and the trails to the lake and outhouse have been improved. Natural populations of DV, RT, RS, PS, SS. Ve W Tedes AC=Arctic char BB=Burbot CS=Chum salmon (dog, calico) LS=Landlocked salmon SS=Silver salmon DV=Dolly Varden char GR=Grayling KS=King salmon KOK=Kokanee (landlocked red salmon) LT=Lake trout NP=Northern pike PS=Pink salmon (humpy) RS=Red salmon (sockeye) RT=Rainbow trout SH=Steelhead trout SF=Sheefish SM=Smelt WF=Whitefish The accessible trail at the Little Susitna Public Use Facility leads to some nice fishing holes. Real se help us update this putlication. If you ciscover other great locations that ae accessible for the rnobility irrpaired that ae not net et hlioned here, please contact: XR3GEhisich Cf Rsh Fish Infar iticn Qrtef 333 R3spterry fed A thA ct. &de 99518 wine (907) 267-2218 fax (907) 267 2424 Sources: Challenge Alaska 1993, Alaska Department of Fish & Game, BLM, Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks & Outdoor Recreation, Alex Gimarc & Grant Bradley. 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(Rev. 11/17) 63 7/15/24, 10:09 AM Accessible Wildlife Viewing Facilities, Alaska Department of Fish and Game Alaska Department of Fish and Game ADF&G Home » Viewing » Where to Go Accessible Facilities Overview Overview Wheelchair Accessible Facilities More Resources Where else but Alaska can you see bears, bald eagles, whales, wolves, moose, and hundreds of other species in their original and undisturbed natural habitats? Alaska's vast wild lands and dramatic landscapes offer many recreational and wildlife viewing opportunities for its able-bodied citizens and visitors. For people with disabilities, however, accessing the outdoors can be challenging. Alaska is continually striving to provide better access to its parks and recreational facilities and promote outdoor programs for people with disabilities. In this section, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game Watchable Wildlife Program has consolidated information about various local, state and federal facilities and provided links to many other resources related to outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing access. An accessible fishing platform at Bing's Landing. Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, guarantee Alaskans and visitors the right to equal access. To learn more or to request modifications or accommodations relative to a disability, please visit State of Alaska ADA Coordinator's Office website. 64 https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=viewinglocations.accessible 1/1 7/15/24, 10:09 AM Accessible Wildlife Viewing Facilities - Site List, Alaska Department of Fish and Game Alaska Department of Fish and Game ADF&G Home > Viewing » Where to Go Accessible Facilities Wheelchair Accessible Facilities Overview Wheelchair Accessible Facilities More Resources The following locations include state, federal, municipal and other areas that are listed in the Alaska Department of Fish and Game wildlife viewing guides as having wheelchair accessible facilities. More detailed information specific to state parks may be found at the Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation ADA Facilities site. Anchorage • Beluga Point • Campbell Tract • Eagle River Nature Center • Kincaid Park • Palmer Hay Flats • Potter Marsh • Susitna Flats State Game Refuga • Westchester Lagoon Interior Alaska • Chena River State Recreation Area • Creamer's Field Migratory Waterfowl Refuge • Denali Highway. • Denali National Park and Preserve Kenai Peninsula — Northeast • Cooper Landing — Kenai Lake Outlet • K'Beq Footprints • Portage Glacier Valley • Quartz Creek and Crescent Creek Campgrounds • Russian River Falls — Northwest • Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center and Trails — Southeast • Alaska SeaLife Center • Exit Glacier — Southwest • Baycrest Hill Viewpoint • Beluga Lake • Carl E. Wynn Nature Center • Homer to Seldovia Passage • Kachemak Bay State Park Prince William Sound • Shoup Bay State Marine Park Southeast Alaska — Gustavus An accessible viewing scope in use at Eagle Beach. • Bartlett Cove • Glacier Bay Boat Tour 65 https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=viewinglocations.accessiblesites 1/2 7/15/24, 10:09 AM • Gustavus Dock • Icy Strait Accessible Wildlife Viewing Facilities - Site List, Alaska Department of Fish and Game — Haines • Bald Eagle Preserve • Chilkat River • Chilkat State Park • Chilkoot River • Haines Highway • Lutak Road — Juneau • Above Downtown Juneau • Auke Bay • Downtown Juneau • Eagle Beach State Park • Macaulay Salmon Hatchery • Mendenhall Glacier • Out The Road • Tracy Arm • Whale Watching — Ketchikan • Downtown Ketchikan • Nyder • Misty Fjords National Monument • Settlers Cove State Recreation Site — Petersburg • Blind River Rapids Trail • Downtown Petersburg • Leconte Bay • Outlook Park • Roads Around Mitkof Island • Trumpeter Swan Observatory • Whale Watching — Prince of Wales Island • Balls Lake • Big Salt Lake • Cable Creek Fishpass • Gravelly reek • Prince of Wales Hatchery • Sandy Beach Road • Twelve Mile Estuary — Sitka • Downtown Sitka • Saint Lazaria Island • Sitka Sound • Starrigavan Recreation Area • Turnaround Park and New Thomsen Harbor • Whale Park — Skagway • Downtown Skagway • Klondike Highway — Wrangell • Downtown Wrangell • Pat's Creek • Wrangell Island • Zimovia Strait 66 https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=viewinglocations.accessiblesites 2/2 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan Note: This draft was developed by the Independent Living Center and provided to the City of Seward as an a possible template to develop their Title 11 ADA Transition Plan. The City of Seward has decided to re-evaluate the status of its Title II ADA Transition Plan. This has resulted in the development of the proposed 2007 Self -Evaluation and Transition Plan. It is the intent of the City that this plan replace all previous self -evaluations and/or transition plans. Jim Brady, 1isability specialist with the Independent Living Center, provided peer review and assisted in developing community input through a Disability Access Committee which specifically assembled to provide comments and support to the project. Conceptual cost estimating was conducted by city staff. The following questions and answers explain this process. What is the City of Seward? Seward became an incorporate 1 City in 1912. The Alaska Railroad was constructed between 1915 and 1923, and Seward developed the ocean terminus and supply center. By 1960, Seward was the largest community on the Peninsula. Tsunamis generated after the 1964 earthquake destroyed the railroad terminal and killed several 1 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 67 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan residents. The City of Seward is a "public entity," as the Americans with Disabilities Act defines that term. City responsibilities include providing: • a representative form of city government for Seward citizens • planning and land use regulations • for building safety • public utilities such as electricity, water, sewer and garbage removal • street maintenance • fire and hazard protection • police protection • medical and Tong -term care services • public recreation services • promotion of economic development • port and small boat harbor facility management • port and small boat harbor maintenance • city land management • animal control The City o eward is a first class, home rule city with more tha re than 14.4 square miles of land and 7.1 square miles of water under its jurisdiction. The City relies on property taxes, sales taxes, the leasing of city property and user fees although it receives incremental financial support from the federal, state and borough governments. 2 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 68 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan What is Title II of the ADA? Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act is the section of the law that applies to state and local governments and similar public entities. It requires City buildings, structures, programs, activities and services be made accessible to individuals with disabilities. What is a Transition Plan? A Transition Plan is a document required by the ADA. It is the public entity plan and timetable to remove architectural barriers that impede or block access to the programs, activities and services. A public entity is required to develop a transition plan when it cannot immediately make or modify a program, service or activity accgssible to individuals with disabilities. The Transition Plan identifies the barriers, prioritizes barrier removal, and establishes a timeline for completing removal of all of the barriers. Why Re-eviluate the Status of the City Transition Plan? Although the City did not formally complete a Transition Plan in accordance with federal law, the City has accomplished a great deal of progress in making City facilities, programs, services and activities accessible. The City wants to revisit past efforts and continue the process of i flentifying, prioritizing and removing access barriers by developing and adopted a formal Transition Plan realizing the following: 3 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 69 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan I . City undgrstanding of the ADA has matured, enabling it to offer increased accessibility; 2. The city wants to evaluate the successes and failures of its accomplishments to date; 3. The city wants public assistance to establish new goals and priorities for providing accessible services through its Transition Plan activities; and 4. Since there are new state and federal rules and building codes being developed on accessibility, the city wants to plan for their incorporation now and in the future. What are City programs, services and activities? The City provides a variety of programs, services and activities to meet the needs of the public at various locations as follows. City Hall Public meeting facility and community voting precinct location — City Council Chambers Public meeting facility - upstairs conference room City clerk and access to city records Public utility payment counter and receptionist for City Administration, Personnel and Finance Departments 4 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 70 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan Police Depirtment and City Jail Alaska Department of Motor Vehicles Alaska Court & Passport Office Alaska Troopers Office Alaska Department of Children's Services A public greeting and information web site Emergency response center Public art, exhibitions and notices Parking lot end street parking Permit applications for temporary events in public areas City Hall Annex Building and land use permit applications Consultation with building, electrical, engineering and planning staff Street parking Seward Community Library Public meeting and event facility — main floor and basement Variety of media access and loan Notary Public Computer and Internet access Public art, exhibitions and notices Historical record access Variety of public programs for all ages Parking lot and street parking 5 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 71 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan Seward Fir, Hall Public meeting and event facility — main floor, parking lot and vacant lot Consultation with fire chief Emergency notification Emergency training Parking lot and street parking Seward City Shop Consultation with public works director Impound yard Animal shelter On site parling lot and street parking Senior Center, Seward Museum, Teen and Youth Center (TYC) and Tot Lot Public meeting and event facility — All three floors, parking lot, sidewalk and vacant lot Public art and exhibitions Food service — third floor and TYC Senior services Recreational activities and programs - Senior Center, TYC and Tot Lot Playground Basketball court Educational activities and programs — Senior Center, Museum and TYC 6 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 72 CITY OF SEWARD Title 11 ADA Transition Plan Computer access — Senior Center and TYC Parking lot and street parking Alaska Seal_ife Center Public meeting and event facility — All public areas, Public art and exhibitions Parking lot and entry plaza Interpretive displays Educational activities and programs Recreational activities and programs Food service Marine tours — floating dock at SeaLife Center and Small Boat -larbor dock Parking lot Seward Providence Medical and Care Facility Routine anc emergency medical care and physical therapy Long-term care and home health Parking lot, emergency room and street parking Mt Marathon Trailhead Picnic table and parking Open space Strenuous mountain hike Physical fitness stations? Kawabe Park 7 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 73 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan Picnic tablep and public gathering Open space Public notices Restrooms Transportation drop-off and pick-up point Waterfront and Pat Williams Parks Day use and camping areas Open space Public showers, restrooms and porta-potties Softball field Recreational activities Pedestrian bike pathway Public RV dump station Parking lot and street parking Two Lakes Park Day use recreational area Open space Covered pavillion for public or private gatherings Parking lot AVTEC Student Services Center Indoor recreational activities Health Fair and other public events Permit applications for temporary events in city parks Parking lot and street parking 8 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 74 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan Seward Little League Field and Playground Base/softball field Playground Open space Restrooms Snack shack Batting cage Parking lot and street parking Small Boat Harbor Access to private and public boats Access to waterfront for fishing and viewing Access to public boat launches Access to harbormaster and marine facility records Access to city leasing activities - tenants may include: - Title II state or local governmental entities; - Title III public accommodations; - Commer9ial or industrial tenants not covered by Title II or Title III; - Facility or development landlords of facilities that contain Title II and Title II Tenants - Title II or Title III entities that are primarily engaged in or not primarily engaged in the business of providing public transportation Public notices and events Public restrooms and showers Public parking in Tots and on -street Access to public parking management 9of27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 75 C1TY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan Board walk and public pedestrian routes along waterfront and throughout harbor commercial area Open spacq Public fish cleaning stations Benny Benton Memorial and Lagoon Board Walk Access to board walk along east side of lagoon Public events Open space Recreation On site parking Seward Chamber of Commerce and Legislative Information Office Community information for visitors and residents Applications#or temporary vendors during 4th of July State legislative teleconferences and information Public restrpoms Parking lot Seward Parks and Recreation Warehouse Parks & Recreation Director's office Permit applications for ball field use Parks & Recreation maintenance office On site parlIing Seward Community Schools (primary location Seward High School) 10 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 76 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan Recreation programs, classes and events Parking lot City of Sewprd Cemetery Funerals and visits Public memorials Open space Citizens Field Base/softball field Pavilion with picnic tables Porta potties On site parting Bike path Forest Acres Park Day use and camping areas Open space Public events Public restrpoms Basketball/tennis courts Recreational facilities BMX track On site parking and street parking Roads and pedestrian pathways/sidewalks Access throughout the community Parking throughout the community 11 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 77 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan Manager of public rights of ways, driveway ramps, sidewalks and curb ramps SMIC Restrooms Parking Dock facilities Access to south beach Fourth of July Creek Park Day use anI camping areas Public events Open space On site parking What are the City ADA Grievance Procedures? Title II grievance procedures are currently handled informally through the various city departments Title I Employment grievances are handled through the personnel director and city manager in City Hall What is the difference between Title II and Title III ADA requirements of the ADA? Title II applies to state and local governments and similar public entities. Title II requires program access to City programs, services and activities. It requires a Transition 12 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 78 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan Plan to rempve architectural barriers that inhibit or prevent an individual with a disability's access to the program, service or aptivity. It requires that all new construction or alterations be made accessible, and where necessary that the public apcommodation provide auxiliary aids and services to people with hearing or visual impairments. The City is Title II entity. Title III applies to public accommodations. These are twelve broatd categories of privately owned and operated commercial, recreational, entertainment and social service types of businesses. Title III requires public accommodations to remove existing architectural barriers to goods, services, facilities, privileges, advantages or accommodations. It requires that all new construction or alterations pe made accessible, and where necessary that the public accommodation provide auxiliary aids and services to people with hearing or visual impairments. The City is not a Title III public accommodation although the City oversees new construction and remodeling of Title III entities through its building and land use permit process and when these Title III entities access public rights -of - way. BASIC REqUIREMENTS OF TITLE II OF THE ADA 13 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 79 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan 1. Existing Facilities: Program Accessibility When programs, services, or activities are located in facilities that existed prior to January 26, 1992, the effective date of Title 11 of the ADA, public entities must make sure that they are also available to persons with disabilities -- unless doing so would fundamentally alter a program, sgrvice, or activity or result in undue financial and administrative burdens. This requirement is called program accessibility. When a service, program, or activity is located in a building that is not accessible, the City can achieve program accessibility in several ways. It can: • relocate the program or activity to an accessible facility • provide the activity, service, or benefit in another manner that meets ADA requirements, or • make modifications to the building or facility itself to provide accessibility. Thus, to achieve program accessibility, the City need not make every existing facility accessible. It can relocate some programs to accessible facilities and modify other facilities, avoiding expensive physical modifications of all City facilities. When the pity becomes aware that a program is not accessible and plans to alter a facility to provide access, it 14 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 80 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan may be necessary to temporarily relocate a program, service, or activity to an accessible location or to temporarily offer the service in an alternate manner. This temporary solution assures that the service, program, or activity is accessible during the time the alterations are planned and being implemented. When chooping a method of providing program access, the City must give priority to the one that results in the most integrated setting appropriate to encourage interaction among all users, including individuals with disabilities. In addition, the City may offer additional activities or services so an individual with a disability can more fully participate in, or benefit from, a program, service, or activity. However, the City cannot require a person with a disability to participate in such segregated services, programs or activities. Because program accessibility may be provided in an accessible part of a facility when the remainder of the facility is not accessible, the public must be informed of the location of accessible features. Signs should direct the public to the location of accessible elements and spaces, including the location of accessible parking, the accessible entrance to a facility, and accessible toilet rooms. In addition, the City may issue a brochure or pamphlet with a map indicating City accessible features. 15 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 81 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan The City may rent non -accessible space to a tenant. Depending on the terms and conditions of the lease, the Port, as lanOlord, assigns the responsibilities for ADA compliance of that tenant space to the tenant. When tenants decide to change building uses, build new construction or alter their existing facilities, they must apply for a building permit from the City. Building permit applications are reviewed for compliance with sections of the Internat[onal Building Code. ADA compliance is verified by the architect or engineer. Projects are then inspected by City personnel for compliance to permit requirements before occupancy. 2. New Construction and Alterations New Construction ADA requirements for new construction have been in effect since January 1992. New buildings and facilities must comply with the new construction provisions of the ADA Standards for Accessible Design (without the elevator exemption) or the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards (UFAS). This requirement includes facilities that are open to the public and those that are for use by employees. The ADA Standards for Accessible Design (ADA Standards) were first issued in 1991 and have been selected as the ADA design standard by many towns. 16 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 82 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan Although public entities now have the option to choose either the ADA Standards or the UFAS, it is likely that in the future the ADA Standards will become the only design standard under the ADA. Because ADA requirements for new construction and alterations change from time to time, the City must become familiar with any new design and construction requirements before a project starts. Alterations and Additions When the City renovates, adds to, or alters a building or facility for any purpose, the alterations or additions must comply with the ADA Standards. In general, the alteration provisions are the same as the new construction requirements except that deviations are permitted when it is not technically feasible to comply. Additions are considered an alteration but the addition must follow the new construction requirements. When existing structural and other cgnditions make it impossible to meet all the alteration requirements of the ADA Standards, they should be followed to the greatest extent possible. 3. Maintenance of Accessible Features The City must maintain in operable working condition those features that are necessary to provide access to services, prpgrams, and activities -- including elevators and lifts, curb ramps at intersections, accessible parking spaces, ramps to building or facility entrances, door 17 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 83 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan hardware, and accessible toilet facilities. The ADA permits isolated or temporary interruptions in service or access for maintenance or repairs. 4. Effective Communication The City must take appropriate steps to ensure that communications with members of the public, job applicants, pnd participants with disabilities are as effective as communications with others unless it is an undue financial and administrative burden to do so, or it would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of its program or activity. Achieving effective communication may require the City provide auxiliary aids and services. Examples of auxiliary aids and services include qualified sign language interpreters, assistive listening devices, open and closed captioning, note -takers, written materials, telephone handset devices, qualified readers, taped texts, audio recordings, Braille materials, materials on computer disk, and large print materials. Determination of an undue financial burden or a fundamental alteration can only be made by the City Manager or his or her designee and must be accompanied by a written statement of the reasons for reaching that conclusion. The determination of an undue burden must 18of27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 84 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan be based on all resources available for use in the program, service, or activity. When it is not possible to provide a particular type of auxiliary aid to achieve effective communication due to an undue burden or fundamental alteration, the City must take any other action that would not result in such burdens or fundamental alteration, but would nevertheless ensure that individuals with disabilities receive the benefits and services of the program or activity in the most integrated setting possible. 5. Policies, Practices and Procedures The City most make reasonable modifications to policies, practices, and procedures to avoid discrimination against individuals with disabilities. However, it does not have to make modifications that would result in a fundamental alteration in the program, service, or activity or result in a direct threat to the health or safety of others. A direct threat is a significant, imminent risk that cannot be eliminated or reduced to an acceptable level by modification of policies, practices, or procedures, or by the provision of auxiliary aids or services. City determination that a person poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others may not be based on generalizations or stereotypes about the effects of a particular disability (see The ADA Title II Technical Assistance Manual). 19 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 85 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan Self -evaluation typically includes a review of polices, practices, and procedures. Periodic review after the initial self -evaluation may be done to maintain compliance with the ADA. The City can choose how it wants to conduct a review of policies and practices that govern the administration of its programs, activities, and services. Although public entities that have already done a self - evaluation do not have to do another one, prudent practice requires regular updates of self -evaluations, such as this one. 6. Processes for Complying with the ADA An ADA self -evaluation involves review of services, programs, and activities to identify any physical barriers or policies, practices, and procedures that might limit or exclude participation by people with disabilities. City self - evaluation includes review of its permanent, temporary, and periodic services, programs, and activities in all its locations. The ADA requires the City modify any policies, practices, or procedures that may limit or exclude individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would result in a fundamental alteration in the nature of the service, program, or activity, or cause undue financial and administrative burdens. The self -evaluation identified changes to policies that should be implemented as well as discriminatory policies, 20 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 86 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan practices, and procedures that could not be reasonably changed without resulting in a fundamental alteration in City functions. The self -evaluation also identifies problems with the accessibility of facilities and offered recommendations for providing program accessibility (which may include relocation to an accessible facility). It also suggests short- term and long-term strategies to provide access to people with disabilities. The City of Seward's first Self -Evaluation recommended: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. The City's current review of its Self -Evaluation and development of a transition plan will bring the City up to date on efforts to increase accessibility and ADA compliance. 21 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 87 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan 7. public notice about ADA requirements The City, as a public entity, must provide notice to the public about its ADA obligations and about accessible facilities and services. The notice must inform the public about the APA nondiscrimination requirements. It may also describe how the public or employees may contact specific officials about problems with accessibility and the need for effective communication. The information must be accessible to the public, including people who have disabilities that affect communication, such as blindness, low vision, ceafness, and hearing loss. Although no specific method is required to reach the public, notice can be provided in more than one format and by using more than one type of media, such as web sites, print, radio, or television. Currently, the City is investigating the best way to make its web site fully accessible. 8. Other ADA obligations for public entities with 50 or more employees The ADA requires State and local governments and other public entities with 50 or more employees, such as the Port, to take the following measures: 22 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 88 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan a. Designate an individual to coordinate ADA compliance: Responsibilities for the ADA coordinator may include conducting the self -evaluation and developing the transition plan, handling requests for auxiliary aids and services, prpviding information about accessible programs and services, and serving as a local resource to the City and public. The ADA coordinator may also have responsibility for working with the entity's management and commissions to ensure that new facilities or alterations to the entity's facilities meet ADA requirements. In some instances, this individual also receives ADA complaints from the public and works to resolve them. b. Develop a transition plan If the City decides to make physical changes to achieve program access it must develop a written plan that identifies and prioritizes the modifications that will be made. The plan should include timelines for completing these modifications. Interested parties, including people with disabilities and organizations representing people with disabilities, must at a minimum have an opportunity to participate in the development of the plan by submitting comments. A copy of the plan and a copy of the self - evaluation must be available for public inspection for three years after completion. c. Develop a grievance procedure 23 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 89 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan The City must have an ADA grievance procedure. A grievance procedure provides people who believe that they or others have been discriminated against on the basis of disability with a formal process to make their complaint known to the City. This procedure encourages prompt and equitable resolution of the problem at the local level without forcing individuals to file a Federal complaint or a lawsuit to obtain results . WHAT DID THE CITY DO TO SATISFY THESE ADA REQUIREMENTS? The City hap designated the City Manager to be its ADA Coordinator. He is Phillip Oates. The City operated a grievance procedure, but it was not formally documented. The City is in the process of formally documenting this procedure. In the interim, if a grievance is brought to City attention, it will follow its current procedure to resolve the issue. The City has modified its policies and procedures to provide more accessible services to the public. Accessibility notices will be added to City notices. The City will install a TTY and Talking Signs in the facilities where it provides services, programs and activities. 24 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 90 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan ADA-related training and informational programs and resources have been provided to the staff. The City will renew its effort to tailor accessibility training to the needs of City -specific disciplines. As noted previously in this report, the City conducted an earlier Self -Evaluation in the early 1990's. It focused on conventional architectural barrier removals. In 2005 the City decided to re -assess its Title II ADA compliance measures —ea decision which led to this project. WHAT ARE CITY ADA PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY AND TRANSITION PROJECTS TO DATE? The City of Seward has accomplished a number of accessibility projects throughout its properties. It has and will continue to remove barriers as this current Self - Evaluation and Transition Plan develops. The ADA views facility accessibility as a result of the combined benefit gained from new construction, alterations and removal of barriers on existing facilities. The City follows this same strategy. Maintenance has become an issue as some of these facilities have aged since their initial construction or since initial barrier removals were conducted. 25of27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 91 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan Projects that have significantly increased the accessibility of the City are: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Recent and currently planned alterations and barrier removal projects include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. As part of its Self -Evaluation, the City is conducting a survey of its curb ramps, open spaces, accessible street parking plans, and barriers in public rights -of -way. It has 26 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 92 CITY OF SEWARD Title II ADA Transition Plan surveyed accessibility features in the places it conducts it programs services and activities. It is modifying its policy and procedures for building permit hardship requests, and general accessibility grievance procedures. In addition, it is evaluating strategies to make its web site accessible, and to maintain that accessibility in the future. 27 of 27 ROUGH DRAFT 7/11/2007 93 July 024 July August 2024 SuMo TuWea Th Th Fr Sa SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Jun 30 Jul 1 2 3 4 5 6 7:00pm P&Z Meeting 1 1 4th of July 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7:00pm CC Mtg (Council Chambers) 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6:00pm P&Z Work Session (Council Chambers) 2:00pm PACAB Ad Hoc Heat Loop Mtg (Seward Community Library & Museum (239 6th Ave. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 5:30pm CC Work Session (Water & Sewer Rate Study) I7:00pm CC Mtg (Chambers) 28 29 30 31 Aug 1 2 3 Council Calendar 1 94 7/15/2024 9:53 AM August 2024 August 2024 September SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa SuMo TuWe Thh FFr r Sa 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Jul 28 29 30 31 Aug 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I7:00pm P&Z Meeting I 6:00pm HPC WS & Mtg 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 I7:00pm CC Mtg (Council Chambers) 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 I7:00am Primary Election Day 2:00pm PACAB Ad Hoc Heat Loop Mtg (Seward Community Library & Museum (239 6th Ave. 6:00pm P&Z Work Session (Seward Community Library & Museum (239 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 I7:00pm CC Mtg (Chambers) Council Calendar 2 95 7/15/2024 9:53 AM September 2024 September 2024 October 2024 SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa SuMo TuWe Th Fr Sa 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 29 30 27 28 29 30 31 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Sep 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 II Labor Day 1 7:00pm P&Z Meeting 12:00pm PACAB Mtg 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 I7:00pm CC Mtg (Council Chambers) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 6:00pm P&Z Work Session (Council Chambers) 12:00pm PACAB WS 2:00pm PACAB Ad Hoc Heat Loop Mtg (Seward Community Library & 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 I7:00pm CC Mtg (Chambers) 29 30 Oct 1 2 3 4 5 Council Calendar 3 96 7/15/2024 9:53 AM