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Home My WebLink About260318 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 4 Posted on March 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, March 18, 2026 *** PACAB Action Agenda Results from Wednesday, March 18, 2026 The February 18, 2026 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes were approved. City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, March 23, 2026 City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS – None 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA * A. Minutes of Preceding Meetings 1) *Approval of the March 9, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances – None C. Resolutions 1) *Resolution 2026-030: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the 2026 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant for the Seward Fire Department in the Amount of $8,200.95 2) *Resolution 2026-031: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Grant Funds from the Seward Community Foundation’s Mini Grant Program in the Amount of $2,000 3) *Resolution 2026-032: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept Grant Funds from the American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities Accessibility Program in the Amount of $10,000 4) *Resolution 2026-033: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept a One-Time Payment of $38,399.50 from the 2020 Prince William Sound Pink and Coho Salmon Disaster Relief Through the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission D. Other items – None 7. IN-PERSON REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS A. City Manager Report B. City Clerk Report – None C. City Attorney Report – None D. Other Reports and Announcements – None E. Presentations 1) R&M Engineering and KPB Architects on 35% design of new Harbormaster Building City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 4 Posted on March 18, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances for Enactment 1) Ordinance 2026-004: Amending the Seward City Code Chapter 8.25 And Section 15.10.226 by Providing Additional Marijuana Establishment Regulations Governing On-Site Outdoor Marijuana Consumption, Walk-Up/Drive-Thru Retail Marijuana Sales, and Limiting the Total Number of Marijuana Establishments within City Limits [Sponsored by Calhoon] 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction – None B. Resolutions 1) Resolution 2026-025:Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Change Order with AK Built Construction & Design, LLC for an Additional 275 Feet of Cable Railing from D Float to B Float Fish Weigh Station in the Amount of $119,000 Plus a 10% Contingency and Appropriating Funds 2) Resolution 2026-026: Supporting the Development of Hydroelectric Projects on Godwin Creek and Fourth of July Creek to Provide Cost-Effective, Long-Term, Renewable Energy for the Seward Community 3) Resolution 2026-027: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal from RESPEC Company, LLC for Engineering Support for FERC Preliminary Permit Applications for the Godwin Creek and Fourth of July Creek Hydroelectric Projects in an Amount Not to Exceed $60,000 and Appropriating Funds 4) Resolution 2026-028: Authorizing the City Manager to Support Funding of the Obihiro Exchange Program for a Group of Four Students to Travel to Japan by Providing $3,000 per Student for Roundtrip Airfare for a Total of $12,000 and Appropriating Funds [Sponsored by Crites] 5) Resolution 2026-029: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with T Bailey, LLC for the Construction of a New 500,000-Gallon Water Storage Tank for an Amount Not to Exceed $2,853,300 C. Other New Business – None 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Upcoming City Council Meetings 1) City Council Work Session on Reviewing Developer Reimbursement Applications on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. 2) City Council Meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. B. Other Items 1) City of Seward GIS Report 2) AMCO License Overview 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None 15. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 4 Posted on March 18, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Work Session Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. City Council Chambers Topic: Providence Seward Medical Center City Council Regular Meeting Monday, March 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, March 23, 2026: Ordinance 2026-004: Amending the Seward City Code Chapter 8.25 And Section 15.10.226 by Providing Additional Marijuana Establishment Regulations Governing On-Site Outdoor Marijuana Consumption, Walk- Up/Drive-Thru Retail Marijuana Sales, and Limiting the Total Number of Marijuana Establishments within City Limits [Sponsored by Calhoon] 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 Planning & Zoning Commission City Council is seeking applications from residents inside city limits interested in serving on the Planning & Zoning Commission. There is one seat available with a term set to expire February 2028. City Council will be making the new appointment at the April 13, 2026 council meeting. 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 Council Meetings webpage. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 4 Posted on March 18, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us 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. Application forms are available in the Office of the City Clerk and on the City Council Meetings webpage. 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)