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Home My WebLink About251231 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 3 Posted on December 31, 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 to help you stay informed on your local government! *** This edition is for Wednesday, December 31, 2025 *** Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. City 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 December 2, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes 2)* Approve December 16, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Special 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 - None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2025-033 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward Alaska, recommending City Council amend Seward City Code §15.10.215 Parking This Resolution received a public hearing on November 4, 2025 and was postponed to a future meeting to discuss an amendment to replace it with a substitute Resolution eliminating parking requirements 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2026-001, of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, Recommending City Council Approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities for January 2026 to January 2027 B. Other New Business 1) Discuss work session topic for January 20, 2026 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings 1) Work session on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall 2) Regular meeting on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall B. Other Items 1) KPB Planning Commissioner Report 12. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 13. ADMINISTRATION AND COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None 15. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 3 Posted on December 31, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us UPCOMING MEETINGS & HOLIDAYS New Year’s Day Holiday Thursday, January 1, 2026 City Offices Closed City Council Board of Adjustment Appeal Hearing Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Appeal of the Planning & Zoning Approval of Resolution 2025-035 Please do NOT communicate with the Mayor or any Council member about this appeal. The City Council is performing a quasi-judicial function because this is an appeal in which every party is entitled to a neutral decision maker and fair procedures. Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 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 12, 2026: Resolution 2026-001: Approving the 2026 City of Seward Port & Harbor Tariff Regulations Public hearing documents are available for review at the City Hall. The public hearing will be held during the meetings in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 410 Adams Street. All interested persons are invited to attend the meetings and participate in the discussion. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS VACANCIES Historic Preservation Commission City Council is seeking applications from those interested in serving on the Historic Preservation Commission. The commission meets four times a year, typically on a designated Thursday in January, May, September, and November. There is one seat available on the commission with a term set to expire May 2028. At least four seats shall be filled by residents inside Seward city limits. If there are no city residents applying, council may consider filling the seats with non-residents. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 3 Posted on December 31, 2025, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Port & Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) City Council is seeking applications from those interested in serving on PACAB. The board meets on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. There are no PACAB meetings during the months of June, July, and August. There is one seat available with a term expiring in July 2026 and one seat available with a term expiring in July 2028. At least four seats shall be filled by residents inside Seward city limits. If there are no city residents applying, council may consider filling the seats with non-residents. Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk and on the city website at www.cityofseward.us CORRESPONDENCE IS WELCOME [EXCEPT FOR COMMENTS REGARDING THE APPEAL HEARING] 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)