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Home My WebLink About260408 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 5 Posted on April 8, 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, April 8, 2026 *** Planning & Zoning Commission Action Agenda Results from April 7, 2026 The following resolution had a public hearing and was approved: Resolution 2026-003 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting a conditional use permit to Robert Williams and Travis Maurer for the construction of a seventeen-unit multi-family residential structure, including approval of a building height of up to forty-eight (48) feet, on Tract 5B-2, Forest Acres Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties, located at 2405 Seward Highway, within an Auto Commercial (AC) zoning district [amended] Other items: Clare Sullivan was selected as Chair for a one-year period. Brenan Hornseth was selected as Vice Chair for a one-year period. The February 3, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes were approved. City Council Meeting Agenda Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PROCLAMATIONS AND AWARDS A) Seward Seahawks Girls Basketball Team State Championship B) Recognition of Seward Police Dispatchers C) Sam Daniel Seward Area Clean Up Day 5. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 6. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA* A. Minutes of Preceding Meetings 1) *Approval of the March 23, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances – None C. Resolutions 1) *Resolution 2026-036: Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Annual Electric Utility Materials from General Pacific, Inc for the 2026 Operating Year in the Amount of $297,413 2) *Resolution 2026-037: Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Amendment No. 01 to the Professional Services Agreement with KPFF Consulting Engineers for Emissions Inventory Services for an Amount Not to Exceed $284,995 which is Fully Funded by the EPA Grant as Part of the Shore Power Project City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 5 Posted on April 8, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us City Council agenda continued 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) Kenai Peninsula Borough School District Swimming Pools 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances for Enactment – None B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2026-034: Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Terms for Conveying a Portion of City Cemetery Property to the Qutekcak Native Tribe 2) Resolution 2026-035: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a New Lease Agreement with Cordova Telecom Cooperative for Installation of a High-Speed Submarine Fiber-Optic Cable Across City Owned Tideland Along the Waterfront 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction – None B. Resolutions – None C. Other New Business 1) Discuss the Seward High School Swimming Pool 2) Discuss Accessory Dwelling Units [Sponsored by Warner] 3) Discuss a drive down dock in the boat harbor [Sponsored by Draper] 4) Appoint a Planning & Zoning Commissioner for a term set to expire February 2028 There are two applicants for the seat: Tyna Siptrott and Robert Coleman 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Upcoming City Council Meetings 1) City Council Meeting on Monday, April 27, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. B. Other Items – None 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION – None 15. ADJOURNMENT PACAB Meeting Agenda Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approve March 18, 2026 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Meeting Minutes City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 5 Posted on April 8, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us PACAB agenda continued 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards – None B. City Manager Report C. Other Reports and Announcements 1) Alaska Railroad Report 2) Seward Chamber of Commerce Report 3) Copper River Seafood Report D. Presentations 1) Presentation on Commercial Fishing with Jim Hubbard 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions - None B. Other New Business 1) Discuss SMIC 2) Discuss PACAB July Term Expiration Dates 9. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Reminder of Meetings 1) Regular Meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. 10. CITIZEN COMMENTS 11. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 12. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Work Session Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Topic: Review Developer Reimbursement Program Applications City Council Regular Meeting Monday, April 13, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers PACAB Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. City Council Chambers City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 5 Posted on April 8, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us PUBLIC HEARINGS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Seward City Council will conduct a public hearing on the following item of business at a regular meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026: Resolution 2026-034: Authorizing the City Manager to Negotiate the Terms for Conveying a Portion of City Cemetery Property to the Qutekcak Native Tribe Resolution 2026-035: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a New Lease Agreement with Cordova Telecom Cooperative for Installation of a High-Speed Submarine Fiber-Optic Cable Across City Owned Tideland Along the Waterfront 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. 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. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 5 of 5 Posted on April 8, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online 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. 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)