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Home My WebLink AboutORD2026-008 HPC Residency - FAILEDFAILED Sponsored by: Historic Preservation Commission Introduction: September 14, 2026 Public Hearing: September 28, 2026 Failed: September 28, 2026 CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2026-008 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE 2.30.410 HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION TO WAIVE THE RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT FOR TWO SEATS ON THE COMMISSION WHEREAS, the current city code defines Historic Preservation Commission as consisting 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; and WHEREAS, at the August 20, 2026 Historic Preservation Meeting, the Commission voted to sponsor an ordinance to allow up to two seats on the Commission be filled based on expertise rather than residency; and WHEREAS, this ordinance would help with recruitment and filling vacant seats on the Commission as well as finding specialized and scare expertise in the field of historic preservation. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF SEWARD ORDAINS: Section 1. Seward City Code Title 2 is hereby amended to read as follows with new language underlined and deleted language is &trielken. Article 4. Historic Preservation Commission 2.30.410 Established A4. A-14&terie-preseiwat-ien-ee ssien-4whereby-ereated, consisting e€ seven residents et -the -City et Seward; and-general-Seward-area-spanfling- from bowel -Point to the Tern-bale-4nnet-ion efrthe Seward -Highway, Mhal-l--he-ap ted- e-Eerrfte A. A historic preservation commission is hereby create& consisting of seven members, of whom at least five shall reside in the general Seward area spanning from Lowell Point to the Tern Lake Junction on the Seward Highway, and up to two of whom may reside elsewhere if such individuals have a demonstrated connection to Seward's historic preservation efforts, including but not limited to ownership of historic property within the City of Seward, hands-on restoration or research work on a Seward historic property (whether one's own or in assisting another owner), sustained involvement in a Seward historic preservation project or organization, or documented professional or academic expertise in historic preservation directly relevant to Seward, who shall be appointed by the council. CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA ORDINANCE 2026-008 Page 2 of 2 Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten days upon enactment. ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA THIS 28th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2026. FAILED Sue McClure, Mayor AYES: None NOES: Osenga, Warner, Calhoon, Draper, McClure ABSENT: Barnwell, Crites ABSTAIN: None ATTEST: Kris Peck, City Clerk City Council Agenda Statement Introduction: September 14, 2026 To: City Council Through: Historic Preservation Commission From: Historic Preservation Commission Subject: Ordinance 2026-008: Amending Seward City Code 2.30.410 Historic Preservation Commission to Waive the Residency Requirement for Two Seats on the Commission Background and justification: The current city code defines Historic Preservation Commission as consisting 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. At the August 20, 2026, Historic Preservation meeting, the Commission voted to sponsor an ordinance to allow up to two seats on the Commission be filled based on expertise rather than residency. This ordinance would help with recruitment and filling vacant seats on the Commission as well as finding specialized and scare expertise in the field of historic preservation. X Yes Attorney Signature: Not applicable Comments: