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Home My WebLink About260121 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 5 Posted on January 21, 2026, 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, January 21, 2026 *** Historic Preservation Action Agenda Results from Thursday, January 15, 2026 The Seward Historic Preservation Commission reviewed the Determination of Eligibility report for the mooring dolphin and had no concerns or objections. The September 18, 2025 Historic Preservation Commission Meeting Minutes were approved. PACAB Action Agenda Results from Wednesday, January 21, 2026 Bruce Jaffa was nominated and selected as Chair for 2026. Dwayne Atwood was nominated and selected as Vice Chair for 2026. The September 17, 2025 PACAB Meeting Minutes were approved. City Council Regular Meeting Agenda Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (*Approval of Consent Agenda passes all items listed. Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests an item be moved to New Business) A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1) *Approval of the January 12, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances – None C. Resolutions 1) *Resolution 2026-013: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase 46 Picnic Tables and 26 Fire Rings for the Municipal Campgrounds in the Amount of $36,393.20 City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 5 Posted on January 21, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 2) *Resolution 2026-014: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Commission Agent Contractual Agreement Between the City of Seward and the State of Alaska Department of Administration, Division of Motor Vehicles, to Operate the City of Seward Division of Motor Vehicles Commission Agent Office 3) *Resolution 2026-015: Approving the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities for January 2026 to January 2027 D. Other items 1) *No grounds for protest to the AMCO liquor license renewal for Firebrand BBQ 7. IN-PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager Report B. City Clerk Report C. City Attorney Report D. Other Reports and Announcements – None E. Presentations 1) Police Department Overview by Chief of Police Louis Tiner 2) Fire Department Strategic Plan by Katmai Solutions 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances for Enactment 1) Ordinance 2026-001: Amending the Seward City Code to Replace Masculine/Feminine Language with Gender-Neutral Terms and Authorizing the Codifier to Implement Non-Substantive Edits [Sponsored by City Clerk] B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2026-008: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a New 20-Year Land Lease with the Kenai Peninsula Borough for the Gun Range Property 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Introduction of Ordinances – None B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2026-009: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Agreement with AK Built Construction & Design, LLC for the Renovation of Boardwalk Between Ray’s and Kenai Fjord Tours in the Amount of $147,260 2) Resolution 2026-010: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal from R&M for the Design, Engineering, and Construction Support for the New Harbormaster’s Facility and South Harbor Uplands Development in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,088,980 and Appropriating Funds 3) Resolution 2026-011: Providing for the Issuance of Harbor Improvement Revenue Bonds of the City in the Aggregate Principal Amount of not to Exceed $13,000,000 for the Purpose of Acquiring, Constructing and Installing Additions and Improvements to the City of Seward Small Boat Harbor, Including a Harbormasters Building and Improvements to the South Harbor Uplands, Funding the Reserve Account to the Reserve Requirement, and Paying the Costs of Issuance of the Bonds; Providing for the Date, Form, Terms, Maturities and Manner of Sale of the Bonds; Providing a Method of Payment Therefor; Fixing Certain Covenants and Protective Provisions Safeguarding the Payment of the Principal of and Interest on the Bonds; and Reserving the Right to Issue Additional Harbor Improvement Revenue Bonds on Parity with Such Bonds upon Compliance with Certain Conditions 4) Resolution 2026-012: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Subscription and Implementation Agreement for AccuFund Anywhere, a Cloud-Based Financial Management System, Including an Implementation and Project Management Agreement with C Business Services, LLC in the Amount of $88,880 and Appropriating Funds City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 5 Posted on January 21, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us C. Other New Business 1) Discuss contract with the Chamber of Commerce [Sponsored by Warner] 2) Discuss the future of mobile vendors on city property [Sponsored by City Clerk] 3) Discuss the October 2026 Regular Municipal Election [Sponsored by City Clerk] 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Boards and Commissions Reports and Recommendations to Council – None B. Upcoming City Council Meetings 1) City Council Joint Work Session with PACAB on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 2) City Council Meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. C. Other items 1) Alaska Small Business Development Center [SBDC] 2025 Q4 Report 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION Continued Deliberation of Board of Adjustment Appeal Hearing and Consideration of Finds of Fact and Conclusions of Law [Appeal of Planning & Zoning Approval of Resolution 2025-035 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 from their Business Located at 408 Port Avenue within an Auto Commercial (AC) Zoning District] 15. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council and Planning & Zoning Joint Work Session Monday, January 26, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Topic: Marijuana Regulations City Council Regular Meeting Monday, January 26, 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 26, 2026: Ordinance 2026-001: Amending the Seward City Code to Replace Masculine/Feminine Language with Gender- Neutral Terms and Authorizing the Codifier to Implement Non-Substantive Edits Resolution 2026-008: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a New 20-Year Land Lease with the Kenai Peninsula Borough for the Gun Range Property City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 5 Posted on January 21, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 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 February 3, 2026: Resolution 2026-002 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward Alaska, recommending City Council amend Seward City Code §15.10.140 Definitions and §15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed to incorporate regulations for a mobile health unit 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. 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 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. 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