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Home My WebLink About250122 Council Calendar2City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 5 Posted on January 22, 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 22, 2025 City Council Meeting Monday, January 27, 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 – None B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report – None 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 January 13, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances – None C. Resolutions 1)* Resolution 2025-012: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of the Property Located at 237 & 235 Fourth Ave, Creating the Kawabe Park Replat 2)* Resolution 2025-013: Supporting Full Funding for the State of Alaska Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program in the FY26 State Capital Budget 3)* Resolution 2025-014: In Support of Raising the Maximum Available Alaska Department of Transportation Harbor Facility Grant to $7,500,000 for Eligible Projects on an Annual Basis 4)* Resolution 2025-015: Adopting an Alternative Allocation Method for the FY25 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program, and Certifying this Allocation Method Fairly Represents the Distribution of Significant Effects of Fisheries Business Activity in the Cook Inlet Fisheries Management Area and Authorizing the City Manager to Apply for Funds from the Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program 5)* Resolution 2025-016: Accepting $45,732,040 in Grant Funds from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Ports Grant Program for the Implementation of Shore Power at the Seward Cruise Ship Terminal, and Appropriating the Funds According to the Budget Laid Out in the Grant Narrative D. Other Items 1)* No grounds for protest to the renewal of the liquor license for Gateway Hotel 2)* No grounds for protest to the renewal of the liquor license for Oaken Keg 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances for Enactment – None B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 5 Posted on January 22, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 1) Resolution 2025-007: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of the Property Located at 3207 Sorrel Road, Creating the Spring Creek Park Replat 2) Resolution 2025-008: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of the Properties Located At 3207, 3311, & 3314 Sorrel Road, Creating the Fourth of July Beach Park Replat 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction – None B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2025-009: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase a 2026 International Dump Truck and Accessories for the Public Works Department for an Amount Not to Exceed $190,000 2) Resolution 2025-010: Rejecting All Proposals for the Northeast Harbor Upgrades Project 3) Resolution 2025-011: Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Task Order 2734.34 with R&M Engineering for the Harbormaster Building and Uplands Scoping and Conceptual Design in an Amount Not to Exceed $95,530 and Appropriating Funds C. Other New Business 1) Discuss updates to the council agenda format as it appears in city code [Sponsored by the City Clerk] 2) Receive Council feedback on allowing one member of the Planning & Zoning Commission to live outside Seward City Limits if they live in the greater Seward area and own and operate a business on their property inside city limits [Sponsored by Community Development] 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Boards and Commissions Minutes 1) PACAB minutes from December 4, 2024 B. Other Items 1) Upcoming City Council Meetings a. Work Session Monday, February 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Topic: Design and engineering for the Seward Fire Station b. Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 2) The Washington Report 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None 15. ADJOURNMENT Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Thursday, January 30, 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 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards – None B. City Administration Report C. Chair Report D. Other Reports and Announcements City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 5 Posted on January 22, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 1) Report on Historic Preservation Facebook Page E. Presentations 1) Presentation by City Clerk on City Website and E-Notifications 2) Presentation on City Manager Newsletter 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approve November 14, 2024, HPC Meeting Minutes 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Other Items 1) Hoben Park Updates 2) Stucco Johnson Homesite Sign 3) Rotary Park Interpretation Sign 4) Booklet on Jan Van Empel Updates 5) St. Peter’s Updates 6) Seward Local Register Plaque Awards 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Other New Business 1) Nominate and Select Commission Chair 2) Nominate and Select Commission Vice-Chair 3) Nancy Drew and the Mystery of the Half Moon Painting 4) 2025 CLG Grant Application Review 5) Seward Local Register Nomination Review 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Reminder of Meetings 1) Regular Meeting and Work Session on April 10, 2025 a. All material will need to be submitted Wednesday, March 19 B. Other Items – None 11. CITIZEN COMMENTS 12. COMMISSION AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Joint Work Session with Planning & Zoning Commission Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers 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 City Council Meeting Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Historic Preservation Commission Work Session Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Topics: CLG Grant Work: Hoben Park Fencing and Seward Local Register Nomination Review City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 5 Posted on January 22, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers All public is welcome to attend the meetings PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will conduct public hearings on the following items of business at a regular meeting on Monday, January 27, 2025: Resolution 2025-007: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of the Property Located at 3207 Sorrel Road, Creating the Spring Creek Park Replat Resolution 2025-008: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of the Properties Located At 3207, 3311, & 3314 Sorrel Road, Creating the Fourth of July Beach Park Replat NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings on the following items of business at a regular meeting on Tuesday, February 4, 2025: Quasi-judicial Items: Commissioners may not discuss any items pertaining to these Resolutions with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public. Resolution 2025-004 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Granting a Variance from Seward City Code 15.10.220 Development Requirements to OBI Seafoods to install a condenser unit on top of their building, reaching a height of 39’; Located at 601 Port Avenue; Marina Subdivision, Block 2 Replat, Lot 2A, Block 2; Within the Harbor Commercial (HC) Zoning District Resolution 2025-005, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Chugachmiut to construct and operate a pharmacy drive-thru window at the new Chugachmiut Regional Health Center on Fort Raymond Subdivision Replat No 1, 2022 Addition, Lot 7A-2; Located at 704 Aspen Lane; Within an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District Resolution 2025-006, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Granting a Conditional Use Permit to The Tufted Puffin LLC to operate a drive-thru window to sell retail cannabis products and non-cannabis food and beverage items on Lot 1, Block 2, North Harbor Subdivision; Located at 408 Port Avenue; Within an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District Applications and all other pertinent copies of public hearing documents are available for review at the Community Development office. BOARDS, COMMISSIONS & CITY REPRESENTATIVE VACANCIES Planning & Zoning Commission City Council is seeking applications from residents inside city limits interested in serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission. There are three seats expiring at the end of February 2025. City Council will be making the new City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 5 of 5 Posted on January 22, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us appointments at the February 24, 2025 council meeting. The new terms are for the full 3 years and will take effect March 1, 2025. Planning & Zoning holds regular meetings on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. and work sessions the third Tuesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. or at other times as needed. Commissioners shall be compensated for service at the rate of $100 per month. Application forms 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. PACAB (Port & Commerce Advisory Board) City Council is seeking applications from residents 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 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)