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HomeMy WebLinkAbout260826 Council CalendarCity of Seward - Council Calendar Page 1 of 5 Posted on August 26, 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, August 26, 2026 *** Historic Preservation Commission Action Agenda Results from Thursday, August 20, 2026 The Commission is sponsoring an ordinance to allow two seats to be filled based on expertise instead of residency. The following Seward Historic Register Plaques were awarded: Urbach's, Standard Oil House, and Alaska's Point of View The April 23, 2026 Historic Preservation Meeting Minutes were approved. No Chair or Vice-Chair selections were made. City Council Action Agenda Results from Monday, August 24, 2026 The following Resolutions were approved: Resolution 2026-069: Authorizing the City Manager to Accept the Proposal from Mt.McKinley Fence Company to Remove and Replace the Electric Department Laydown Yard Fence for an Amount Not to Exceed $86,961 Resolution 2026-070: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Assignment of Lease with Kenai Fjords Tours for 1317 Fourth Avenue, Currently Leased to Forests, Tides & Treasures with a Lease Expiration Date of February 24, 2052 [Public Hearing] Resolution 2026-071: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with Corvus Design, Inc. for Wayfinding Signage Design Services for an Amount Not to Exceed $79,910 Resolution 2026-072: Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into an Agreement with Electric Power Systems, Inc. for Preliminary Engineering and Design Services for Generating Units 3 and 6 at the Fort Raymond Power Plant for an Amount Not to Exceed $47,750 and Appropriating Funds Resolution 2026-073: Approving Amendment #3 to the Employment Agreement with the City Manager and Appropriating Funds [Amended] Other items: An executive session was held for the City Manager Annual Evaluation Part II. The August 10, 2026 City Council Meeting Minutes were approved. City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 2 of 5 Posted on August 26, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Planning & Zoning Commission Agenda Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA & CONSENT AGENDA* 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting 1)* Approve August 4, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes 7. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS, AND REPORTS A. Proclamations and Awards - None B. City Administration Report C. Other Reports and Announcements - None D. Presentations - None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS [Chair shall ask if any commissioner needs to declare a conflict of interest] A. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1) Resolution 2026-010 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward Alaska, granting Thomas Loertscher a variance from the front yard setback requirement in Seward City Code 15.10.220, reducing the required setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for the properties located at 1600 and 1602 Harold Avenue in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) zoning district [Quasi-judicial item. Commissioners may not discuss it with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public. Comments must be emailed to the City Clerk or provided during the meeting’s public comment period] 2) Resolution 2026-011 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of Lot 5B-1, Forest Acres and Fort Raymond Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties; creating Lots 1-4, Forest Acres and Fort Raymond Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties Phase 2 [Quasi-judicial item. Commissioners may not discuss it with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public. Comments must be emailed to the City Clerk or provided during the meeting’s public comment period] 3) Resolution 2026-012 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council and Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of Tract H, Seward Original Townsite, Waterfront Park Replat; creating Tract H1, Waterfront Park Replat with associated vacations and dedications [Quasi-judicial item. Commissioners may not discuss it with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public. Comments must be emailed to the City Clerk or provided during the meeting’s public comment period] 4) Resolution 2026-013 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council amend Seward City Code §16.01 and §16.05 to clarify public improvement requirements when subdividing, developing, or selling land [Legislative item. Commissioners may discuss it with the public. Comments may also be emailed to the City Clerk or provided during the meeting’s public comment period] 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 3 of 5 Posted on August 26, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us A. Resolutions - None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions - None B. Other New Business 1) Discuss work session topic for September 15, 2026 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS A. Reminder of upcoming P&Z Meetings 1) Work Session on Tuesday, September 15, at 6:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall 2) Work Session on Tuesday, October 20, at 5:30 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall 3) Regular meeting rescheduled to Tuesday, October 20, at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at City Hall 12. FINAL PUBLIC COMMENTS 13. ADMINISTRATION AND COMMISSION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO PUBLIC COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION - None 15. ADJOURNMENT UPCOMING MEETINGS Planning & Zoning Commission Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. City Council Chambers PUBLIC HEARINGS 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 Tuesday, September 1, 2026: These public hearing items are quasi-judicial. Commissioners may not discuss them with the applicant, other commissioners, or the public. To provide comments to the P&Z Commission, email clerk@cityofseward.net. Your correspondence will be forwarded to the entire Commission. Resolution 2026-010 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, granting Thomas Loertscher a variance from the front yard setback requirement in Seward City Code 15.10.220, reducing the required setback from 20 feet to 10 feet for the properties located at 1600 and 1602 Harold Avenue in the Single-Family Residential (R-1) zoning district Resolution 2026-011 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of Tract 5B-1, Forest Acres and Fort Raymond Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties; creating Lots 1-4, Forest Acres and Fort Raymond Subdivision, Seward Gateway Properties Phase 2 Resolution 2026-012 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough approval of the preliminary plat of Tract H, Seward Original Townsite, Waterfront Park Replat; creating Tract H1, Waterfront Park Replat with associated vacations and dedications This public hearing item is legislative; therefore, commissioners may discuss it with the public, or comments may be emailed to clerk@cityofseward.net City of Seward - Council Calendar Page 4 of 5 Posted on August 26, 2026, at City Hall, Post Office, Harbormaster, Seward Community Library, and online at www.cityofseward.us Resolution 2026-013 of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Seward, Alaska, recommending City Council amend Seward City Code §16.01 and §16.05 to clarify public improvement requirements when subdividing, developing, or selling land Applications and all other pertinent copies of public hearing documents are available for review at the Community Development office. The public hearings will commence at 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as business permits, in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 410 Adams. All interested persons are invited to attend the meeting and participate in the discussion; or written comments may be sent to the City Clerk, P.O. Box 167, Seward, AK 99664, or e-mailed to clerk@cityofseward.net. BOARDS & COMMISSIONS VACANCIES Port and Commerce Advisory Board [PACAB] City Council is seeking applications from those interested in serving on PACAB. There are two vacancies with terms set to expire in January of 2029. PACAB consists of seven residents of the City of Seward and, general Seward area spanning from Lowell Point to the Tern Lake Junction on the Seward Highway, who shall be appointed by the council. 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. PACAB meets on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. PACAB’s powers and duties include making recommendations to the city council concerning the design and coordination of projects to promote and develop transportation, trade, energy, commerce, and related infrastructure throughout Seward. There are no PACAB meetings during the summer hiatus of June, July, and August. For more information see Seward City Code 2.30.310 or email clerk@cityofseward.net 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 are currently three vacancies total with two seats set to expire May 2029 and one seat with a term set to expire May 2028. The Historic Preservation Commission consists of seven residents of the City of Seward, and general Seward area spanning from Lowell Point to the Tern Lake Junction on the Seward Highway, who shall be appointed by the council. At least four seats shall be filled by residents inside Seward city limits. For more information on the Historic Preservation Commission see Seward City Code 2.30.410 or email clerk@cityofseward.net 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 August 26, 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!