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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, UPDATING
THE MOBILE VENDOR APPLICATION PERIOD FOR PERMITTING MOBILE
VENDORS ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the city enacted Ordinance 2014-004 on May 27, 2014, which created a new program
allowing mobile and roving vending on city -owned property; and
WHEREAS, per city code any changes to the mobile vending policies and procedures shall be set
by resolution of the city council; and
WHEREAS, the January 26, 2026 council agenda had a discussion item regarding a lack of
interest in the city's mobile vending program, and
WHEREAS, the current practice of keeping the vending program open all summer means an
automatic loss of two prime harbor parking spots and other parking locations even if no
applications are received; and
WHEREAS, as a result of that discussion the city clerk is bringing back this resolution that
modifies the open-ended application period to instead stay open for exactly one month; and
WHEREAS, a one -month application period from March 1 to March 31 would allow the various
mobile vending locations to revert back to parking spots for the season if there was no interest
from vendors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA:
Section 1. The City Council approves the updated Mobile Vendor policy as attached. The policy
has been updated to allow the application period to remain open from March 1 to March 31 of each
year.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THIS 23rd
DAY OF FEBRUARY 2026.
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Sue McClure, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2026-021
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AYES: Warner, Barnwell, Draper, Crites, Calhoon, Osenga, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
Kris Peck
City Clerk
City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 23, 2026
To: City Council
Through: Kris Peck, City Clerk
Subject: Resolution 2026-021: Updating the Mobile Vendor Application Period for
Permitting Mobile Vendors on City -Owned Property
Background and justification:
On January 26, 2026 the City Clerk had a discussion with City Council regarding a lack of interest
in the city's mobile vending program. The current application period begins March 1 and remains
open throughout the summer. The downside to the open-ended application period means each
vending spot has to remain blocked off all summer in the event that a vendor applies for the spot.
If no one applies for the program, this would be a loss of two prime harbor parking spots and other
parking locations.
This resolution would amend the application period to be open from March 1 to March 31, which
would allow the City of Seward to let these parking spots revert to their original use if no mobile
vendors apply.
End of Agenda Statement
City of Seward
Mobile & Roving Vendor Policy
2025
The purpose of this policy is to provide rules and regulations for the Mobile and Roving Vendor
Program on city -owned property. This policy is developed in accordance with Seward City Code
Section 15.10.140 B105(e)(f) (Definitions) and Section 15.10.226 (Land Uses Allowed and Land
Uses Allowed Table) and is provided to prospective vendors as part of the application packet.
Mobile Vendor: A person or business that sells food or permitted types of goods from City -
approved locations using (i) a licensed vehicle or cart capable of movement; or (ii) a licensed
trailer pulled behind a motor vehicle.
Roving Vendor: A person who offers only pre -packaged food items to the public, with or
without the use of a licensed motor vehicle, from no fixed location on public property, only on
rights of way within designated zoning districts, excluding Fourth Avenue between Port
Avenue and Van Buren Street, and also excluding Fourth and Fifth Avenues between Jefferson
Street and Railway Avenue.
APPLICATIONS
Permits shall be issued on a first -come, first -served basis. Applications will be date and
time stamped as they are received and will be processed by city clerk's office in the order in
which they are received.
Renewal Applications
Returning vendors may submit a renewal application for the same location they were
permitted for the previous year beginning February 15th. In this regard, returning vendors
have the "first right" to return to their prior year's location. This first right of refusal will
only apply to full season permit holders.
New Applications
New applications for a vending permit will be accepted by the city clerk beginning March
1st each year for the current year.
New applications for a vending permit will be accepted by the city clerk between March 1 and
March 31 each year for the current year.
Application Processing
Program established by Ordinance 2014-004 Page 1