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Home My WebLink About250430 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on April 30, 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, April 30, 2025 *** City Council Action Agenda Results from Monday, April 28, 2025 The following ordinance was amended and enacted: Ordinance 2025-007: Amending 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 The following resolutions were approved: Resolution 2025-037 Authorizing the City Manager to Create the Full-Time Position of Utility Billing Specialist in the Electric Department to Provide Services Currently Outsourced to the Util-Assist Contractor Resolution 2025-038: Requesting the State of Alaska Legislators Make a Meaningful Increase to the Base Student Allocation (BSA) for Public Schools Resolution 2025-039: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of 204 Lowell Canyon Road and 206 Lowell Court, Vacating the Eastern Portion of the Lowell Court Right-of-Way and Vacating the Southern 10’ of the Property Located at 204 Lowell Canyon Road Resolution 2025-040: Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Plat of 1312 Vista Avenue, 1305 First Avenue, 1303 First Avenue, 104 Mill Street, 112 Mill Street, and 1303 Chamberlin Road, Vacating a Portion of First Avenue Right-of-Way and Alleyway Rights-of-Way and Combining the Six Lots and Vacated Rights-of-Way into One Tract of Land Resolution 2025-041: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Electric Utility Materials from Anixter and General Pacific for the Electric Department's Annual Material Restocking in the Amount of $138,676.94 with a 10% Contingency on Each Order Not to Exceed $152,544.63 Total Resolution 2025-042: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with Ingersoll Enterprises for Custodial Services at the Harbormaster’s Office and Restrooms in the Harbor Area, in the Amount of $45,345 Annually for a Term of Three Years Resolution 2025-043: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract for Custodial Services with Ravenquest Housing & Maintenance for the Seward Community Library & Museum in the Amount of $72,000 Annually for a Term of Two Years Resolution 2025-044: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal from KPFF Consulting Engineers to Provide Project Management for the Shore Power Project at the Port of Seward in the Amount of $398,039 with a 5% Contingency with Funding Provided Entirely through the Environmental Protection Agency Grant City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on April 30, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Other items: The April 14, 2025 City Council Meeting Minutes were approved. Council initiated by motion a Special Improvement District for Forest Acres Afognak Subdivision. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approve April 8, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes 7. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards - None B. City Administration Report C. Other Reports and Announcements - None D. Presentations - None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2025-016 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of 606 First Avenue vacating the interior lot lines of three adjacent lots and creating two new lots to be known as Lots 23A and 25A, Original Seward Townsite, Nilsson Replat 2) Resolution 2025-017 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula approval of the preliminary plat of 1000 Hemlock Avenue, 2500 Laurel Street, 2405 Seward Highway, and 2413 Seward Highway exchanging an equal portion of city-owned land with privately-owned land and vacating interior lot lines to create two new parcels to be known as Tracts 5B-1 and 5B-2, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties 3) Resolution 2025-018 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Morning Star Ventures LLC to construct a 4-plex at 2018 Dunham Drive within a multi-family residential (R3) zoning district *This is a quasi-judicial hearing. Commissioners may not discuss any items pertaining to this Resolution with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resolutions – None continued City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on April 30, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions – None B. Other New Business 1) Building height discussion to review two Ordinance drafts and provide staff with a recommendation for which one the Commission would like to see at the June 3, 2025 meeting 2) Discuss work session topic for May 20, 2025 a. Parking 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings 1) Work session on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall 2) Regular meeting on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall B. Other Items 12. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 13. ADMINISTRATION AND COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None 15. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning & Zoning Commission Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers All are welcome to attend the meetings PUBLIC HEARINGS 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, May 6, 2025: Resolution 2025-016 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of 606 First Avenue vacating the interior lot lines of three adjacent lots and creating two new lots to be known as, Lots 23A and 25A, Original Seward Townsite, Nilsson Replat Resolution 2025-017 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula approval of the preliminary plat of 1000 Hemlock Avenue, 2500 Laurel Street, 2405 Seward Highway, and 2413 Seward Highway exchanging an equal portion of city-owned land with privately owned land and vacating interior lot lines to create two new parcels to be known as Tracts 5B-1 and 5B-2, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties Resolution 2025-018 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Morning Star Ventures LLC to construct a 4-plex at 2018 Dunham Drive within a multi- family residential (R3) zoning district [Quasi-judicial item. Commissioners may not discuss any items about this Resolution with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public] Applications and all other pertinent copies of public hearing documents are available for review at the Community Development office. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on April 30, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us BOARDS & COMMISSIONS VACANCIES Port & Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) City Council is seeking applications from those interested in serving on PACAB. There is one seat available for a resident inside city limits with a term expiring in July 2026. PACAB meets on the 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. 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)