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Home My WebLink About260218 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on February 18, 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, February 18, 2026 *** PACAB Action Agenda Results from Wednesday, February 18, 2026 The January 21, 2026 PACAB Meeting Minutes were approved. City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, February 23, 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 & 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 February 9, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances 1) *Introduction of Ordinance 2026-003: Amending Seward City Code §15.10.140 Definitions and §15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed to Incorporate Regulations for a Mobile Health Unit C. Resolutions – None D. Other items 1) *No grounds for protest to a new AMCO Distillery Retail License for the Seward Distilling Company at 226 Fifth Avenue 2) *No grounds for protest to a new AMCO Manufacturer Sampling Endorsement for the Seward Distilling Company at 226 Fifth Avenue 7. IN-PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager Report B. City Clerk Report C. City Attorney Report – None D. Other Reports and Announcements – None E. Presentations – None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances for Enactment 1) Ordinance 2026-002: Amending Seward City Code §15.10.215 Parking and Associated Parking References within Title 15 [Sponsored by P&Z] City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on February 18, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS Discuss draft ordinance for marijuana regulations in Title 8 [Postponed on February 9, 2026. This item includes 2-page letter from AMCO] 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2026-020: Approving an Update to the City of Seward Fee Schedule 2) Resolution 2026-021: Updating the Mobile Vendor Application Period for Permitting Mobile Vendors on City-Owned Property [Sponsored by City Clerk] 3) Resolution 2026-022: Amending the FY 2025-2026 Budget to Reflect Mid-Cycle Budget Adjustments and Appropriating Funds C. Other New Business 1) Appoint Deborah Altermatt to PACAB with a term set to expire July 2026 2) Appoint two P&Z Commissioners for 3-year terms set to expire February 2029 Applicants: Vanessa Verhey, Robert Coleman, and Clare Sullivan 3) Discuss Developer Reimbursement Program and American Rescue Plan Act 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Boards and Commissions Reports and Recommendations to Council – None B. Other items 1) Providence Quarterly Reports C. Upcoming City Council Meetings 1) City Council Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None 15. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Regular Meeting Monday, February 23, 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, February 23, 2026: Ordinance 2026-002: Amending Seward City Code §15.10.215 Parking and Associated Parking References within Title 15 [Sponsored by P&Z] 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. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on February 18, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us BOARDS & COMMISSIONS VACANCIES Planning & Zoning Commission City Council is seeking applications from residents inside city limits interested in serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission. There are two seats expiring at the end of February 2026. City Council will be making the new appointments at the February 23, 2026 council meeting. The new terms are for the full 3 years and will take effect March 1, 2026. 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. 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. 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. 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. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on February 18, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 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)