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Home My WebLink About250219 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on February 19, 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, February 19, 2025 *** Planning & Zoning Action Agenda Results from Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 The resolution was amended and approved: Resolution 2025-008, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Adopting the Planning and Zoning Commission Rules of Procedures 2025 Update City Council Regular Meeting Monday, February 24, 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 celebrating Urbach's 110 years in business B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements – None F. Presentations 1) Arthur Miller, CEO of Chugach Electric 7. CONSENT AGENDA (also marked with an asterisk *) A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approval of the February 10, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances – None C. Resolutions 1)* Resolution 2025-021: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the 2025 Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant in the Amount of $8,624.78 2)* Resolution 2025-022: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a One-Time Payment of $12,078 from the 2018 and 2020 Copper River and Prince William Sound Salmon Disaster Relief Fund Through the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission 3)* Resolution 2025-023: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with CRW Engineering Group, Inc in the Amount of $175,120 Plus 10% Contingency and Appropriating Funds for Design and Engineering Services for the Lowell Canyon Water Storage Tank Replacement City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on February 19, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us D. Other Items 1)* Re-appoint Brenan Hornseth to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a 3-year term set to expire in February 2028 2)* Re-appoint Rhonda Hubbard to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a 3-year term set to expire in February 2028 3)* Appoint June Pemberton to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a 3-year term set to expire in February 2028 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances for Enactment 1) Ordinance 2025-001: Amending Seward City Code Title 2 Agenda and Council Packet 2) Ordinance 2025-002: Amending Seward City Code Title 2 Chapter 2.30 Article 3 Port and Commerce Advisory Board 3) Ordinance 2025-003: Amending Seward City Code Title 2 Chapter 2.30 Article 4 Historic Preservation Commission 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction – None B. Resolutions – None C. Other New Business – None 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Boards and Commissions Minutes – None B. Other Items 1) Upcoming City Council Meetings a. Monday, March 10, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting 2) Report submitted by Mike Brittain – City Representative for Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five minutes per speaker.) 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None 15. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Work Session Monday, February 24, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Topic: Electric Utility City Council Meeting Monday, February 24, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers All public is welcome to attend the meetings City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on February 19, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council will conduct public hearings on the following items of business at a regular meeting on Monday, February 24, 2025: Ordinance 2025-001: Amending Seward City Code Title 2 Agenda and Council Packet Ordinance 2025-002: Amending Seward City Code Title 2 Chapter 2.30 Article 3 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Ordinance 2025-003: Amending Seward City Code Title 2 Chapter 2.30 Article 4 Historic Preservation Commission NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning and Zoning Commission will conduct public hearings on the following items of business at a regular meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 2025: Resolution 2025-009 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council approval of the land use amendment to rezone the property located at 1604 Phoenix Road from a Two-Family (R2) zoning district to an Auto Commercial (AC) zoning district Resolution 2025-010 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council approval of the land use amendment to rezone Spring Creek Park and the tidelands to the north; Located at 403 Nash Road and 3007 Bette Cato Avenue, from an Industrial (I) zoning district to a Park (P) zoning district Resolution 2025-011 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council approval of the land use amendment to rezone Fourth of July Beach Park; Located at 3311 Sorrel Road, from an Industrial (I) zoning district to a Park (P) zoning district Resolution 2025-012 of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommending the City Council amend Seward City Code §15.10.140 definition of an efficiency apartment; §15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed Table, adding attached and detached accessory dwelling units; and updating §15.10.215 Parking for accessory dwelling units Applications and all other pertinent copies of public hearing documents are available for review at the Community Development office. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion or write to the City Clerk at clerk@cityofseward.net 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 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. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on February 19, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 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)