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Home My WebLink About250108 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on January 8, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Council Calendars are released every week and contain all the latest information on meeting results, agendas, public hearings, upcoming meetings & work sessions, and vacancies on the boards & commissions. The last page contains QR codes to Council, P&Z, PACAB, and Historic Preservation meeting information and other links to help you stay informed on your local government! This edition is for Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Action Agenda Results from Tuesday, January 7, 2025 The following resolutions had a public hearing and were amended and approved: Resolution 2025-001, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC), That Point of Block 10, Excluding Lots 1 & 2; Located at 3207 Sorrel Road; Creating Tract A & B, Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, Spring Creek Replat Resolution 2025-002, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Tract B, Block 10, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, Spring Creek Replat; Lot 3, Block 8, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC Seward Ship’s Drydock Replat; and Lot 4A-4, Block 7, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, JAG Replat; Located at 3207, 3311, & 3314 Sorrel Road; Creating Tracts B-1 & B-2, Block 10 and Lots 4A-5 & 4A- 6, Block 7, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, SMIC, Park Replat The following resolution was approved: Resolution 2025-003, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending Seward City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of Lots 1, 2, & 3, Block 10, Original Townsite of Seward; Located at 237 & 235 Fourth Ave; Creating Lot 1A, Block 10, Seward Original Townsite, Kawabe Park Replat Other items: The December 3, 2024 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes were approved. The Commission set their work session topic for Tuesday, January 21, 2025 to include: Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan Provide recommendations for city-owned land that could be used for housing P&Z Priorities City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on January 8, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us City Council Meeting Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards 1) Proclamation for Seward High School State Champion Football Team B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements – None F. Presentations – None 7. CONSENT AGENDA (also marked with an asterisk *) A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approval of the December 16, 2024 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances – None C. Resolutions 1)* Resolution 2025-004: Approving the 2025 City of Seward Fee Schedule 2)* Resolution 2025-005: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with the Alaska Small Business Development Center to Fund the Small Business Advisor Position for Three Years in the Amount of $50,000 Per Year 3)* Resolution 2025-006: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a Fleet Truck for the Seward Electric Department Field Engineer in the Amount of $50,893 D. Other Items – None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances for Enactment – None B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2025-001: Approving the 2025 City of Seward Utility Tariffs for Electric, Water and Sewer 2) Resolution 2025-002: Approving the 2025 City of Seward Port & Harbor Tariff Regulations 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction – None B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2025-003: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a New Fleet Truck with Snowplow and Accessories for the Public Works Street Department to Replace Unit 121 in an Amount Not to Exceed $85,000 C. Other New Business 1) Select a Council Member to Join the Mayor and Administration for a Lobbying Trip to Juneau in March 2025 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Boards and Commissions Minutes 1) December 3, 2024 Planning & Zoning Minutes City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on January 8, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us B. Other Items 1) Upcoming City Council Meetings a. Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Joint Work Session with the Planning & Zoning Commission. Topics: Discuss code change recommendations regarding marijuana establishments, accessory dwelling units, and building height requirements. The commission will also discuss their annual priorities and share feedback from a targeted review of the Municipal Lands Management Plan. b. Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Regular Meeting 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None 15. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Work Session Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Topic: Design and Engineering for the Seward Fire Station City Council Meeting Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers PACAB Meeting Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. City Council Chambers (Rescheduled from January 1, 2025) All public is welcome to attend the meetings PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following items of business at a regular meeting on Monday, January 13, 2025: Resolution 2025-001: Approving the 2025 City of Seward Utility Tariff for Electric, Water and Sewer Resolution 2025-002: Approving the 2025 City of Seward Port & Harbor Tariff Regulations Essential terms and conditions of leases and all other pertinent copies of public hearing documents are available for review at City Hall. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on January 8, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & CITY REPRESENTATIVE VACANCIES PACAB (Port & Commerce Advisory Board) The City Council is seeking applications from citizens of Seward and the surrounding area interested in serving on PACAB. There is one seat available with a term expiring in July 2026. PACAB meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at noon. There are no PACAB meetings during the months of June, July, and August. Application forms for each board/commission are available in the Office of the City Clerk and on the city website at www.cityofseward.us. Completed application forms must be filed with the City Clerk. Please email clerk@cityofseward.net for more information. CORRESPONDENCE IS WELCOME If you wish to communicate with the City Council, the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Port & Commerce Advisory Board, or the Historic Preservation Commission, send an email to clerk@cityofseward.net and specify which group you want to receive it. In return, you will receive an email confirmation back from the City Clerk verifying your email has been forwarded as you requested. Please note that all correspondence may be subject to public record requests. MORE WAYS TO STAY INFORMED Attend meetings in person, listen on KIBH-FM 91.7 or watch the City of Seward YouTube channel live streams City of Seward - YouTube Go to Email Notifications | Seward, AK (cityofseward.us) to sign up for email notifications! For more information call the City Clerk’s office (907) 224-4046 or email clerk@cityofseward.net City Council materials are posted on the city website: City Council Meeting | Seward, AK (cityofseward.us)