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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023_January9_June12_Agendas January 9, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.) 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS A. Proclamations and Awards 1. Recognizing Karen Corrigan for achieving the designation of Certified Administrative Professional (CAP). 2. 2023 Polar Bear Jump Off Festival Proclamation. B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements F. Presentations 1. Presentation from Aviva Braun from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on the City of Seward’s Tsunami Ready and Storm Ready Community Designations. The City of Seward, Alaska CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Please silence all cell phones during the meeting City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Mayor Sue McClure Vice Mayor John Osenga Council Member Liz DeMoss Council Member Mike Calhoon Council Member Randy Wells Council Member Kevin Finch Council Member Robert Barnwell City Manager Janette Bower City Clerk Brenda Ballou City Attorney Brooks Chandler 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting *1. Approving the December 12, 2022 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. B. Introduction of Ordinances *1. Ordinance 2023-001, Amending Seward City Code Chapter 3.50.010 to Recognize Easter as a Paid City Holiday for Regular Full-time and Regular Part-time Employees. C. Resolutions *1. Resolution 2023-006, Amending the City of Seward 2023 Fee Schedule, Adding a Short-Term Rental Permit Fee of $50 to the Community Development Fees. *2. Resolution 2023-007, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute R&M Engineering Task Order No. 2734.28, Completing Required Survey Work And Creating Utility Easements Within Tracts 1A And 1B, Waterfront Tracts, Mariculture Addition, In The Amount Of $28,184 And Appropriating Funds. *3. Resolution 2023-008, Authorizing the City Manager to Approve R&M Engineering Task Order 2734.27.01 for Engineering Services to Design Water and Sewer Main Extensions on Ballaine Boulevard, and Appropriating Funds. D. Action Memoranda E. Other Items *1. Approving the continuation of the Port & Commerce Advisory Board for 2023. *2. Approving a letter of support for the recertification of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council (PWSRCAC), and authorizing the mayor to sign on behalf of council. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing comments are limited to five (5) minutes per person. After all speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one (1) minute.) A. Ordinances for Enactment 1. Ordinance 2022-016, Amending Seward City Code; 15.10.140(b)(49) Definitions, Lodging; 15.10.226(b) Land Uses Allowed, Modifying And Including Additional Regulations Relating To Lodging, Short-Term Rentals; And 15.10.226 Land Uses Allowed Table. This ordinance was introduced on November 28, 2022 and was postponed in order to have a joint special meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission to further analyze and discuss the details of this ordinance. On January 9, 2023, council will have a joint special meeting with P&Z in a Committee of the Whole to discuss this ordinance, then the ordinance will come back to council at its regular meeting following the joint special meeting for a second public hearing and enactment. 2. Ordinance 2022-017, Amending Seward City Code Title 4 – Elections. 3. Ordinance 2022-018, Amending The Land Use Plan To Rezone Lot AT, Forest Acres Subdivision, Located At 2607 Dimond Blvd, From Rural Residential (RR) Zoning District To Resource Management (RM) Zoning District. B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1. Resolution 2023-001, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Consent Assignment To ZPA, LLC, To The Lease Agreement L04-096 With Juris Mindenbergs, For Lot 3B, Block 1, Marina Subdivision, City Of Seward, Kenai Peninsula Borough Plat 2005-8, Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State Of Alaska, To Amend Articles 3, 6.1, 11.2 And 12.3, And Extending The Term Of The Lease For 17 Years, And To Add Two Five Year Options To Extend. 2. Resolution 2023-002, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into And Execute The Purchase And Sale Agreement And Related Documents With The US Coast Guard For The Sale Of 1.576 Acres Of Lot 2A-1 Block 9 Fourth of July Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Kenai Peninsula Borough, Coastal Lot Replat, Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State of Alaska for Four Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($429,750). 3. Resolution 2023-003, Authorizing The City Manager To Sign A Consent To Assignment To Jag Alaska Inc., Of Lease Agreement L09-126 With AK Logistics LLC, For Lot 2, Block 3, Fourth Of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center, Kenai Peninsula Borough And Recorded As Plat No.97-108 In Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State Of Alaska. 4. Resolution 2023-004, Recognizing The 2023 City of Seward Harbor Tariff. 5. Resolution 2023-005, Adopting the Calendar Year 2023 City of Seward Tariff. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions B. Action Memoranda C. Other New Business 1. Set the timing for the 2023 annual evaluations for the city attorney, city clerk, and city manager; Mayor appoint two council members as the Tabulation Team for each evaluation. 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.) A. Boards and Commissions Minutes 1. Planning & Zoning Commission 2. Port & Commerce Advisory Board a. September 7, 2022 b. October 5, 2022 c. November 2, 2022 d. November 16, 2022 3. Historic Preservation Commission a. October 13, 2022 B. Other Items 1. Providence Financials for October & November, 2022. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION 15. ADJOURNMENT January 23, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.) 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS A. Proclamations and Awards B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements F. Presentations 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting *1. Approving the January 9, 2023 City Council Joint Special Meeting with the Planning & Zoning Commission Minutes. *2. Approving the January 9, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. The City of Seward, Alaska CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Please silence all cell phones during the meeting City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Mayor Sue McClure Vice Mayor John Osenga Council Member Liz DeMoss Council Member Mike Calhoon Council Member Randy Wells Council Member Kevin Finch Council Member Robert Barnwell City Manager Janette Bower City Clerk Brenda Ballou City Attorney Brooks Chandler B. Introduction of Ordinances *1. Ordinance 2023-002, Amending Seward City Code Title 2 – Administration. C. Resolutions *1. Resolution 2023-009, Accepting Extrication Equipment Funded By The State Of Alaska Legislative Grant Agreement Number 23-DC-022, Emergency Extrication Equipment Clearing House With A Total Value Of $15,200.95 With No Additional Funds Allocated. *2. Resolution 2023-010, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With OpenGov, Inc. For Licensing And Professional Services Related To The Expansion Of The Online Business License Portal In An Amount Not To Exceed $45,746.00, And Appropriating Funds. *3. Resolution 2023-011, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Metco Alaska, LLC For Fire Hydrant Snow Removal And On-Call Sidewalk Snow Removal Services For A Three-Year Period, With Two Optional 1-Year Extensions, And Appropriating Funds. *4. Resolution 2023-012, Adopting An Alternative Allocation Method For The FY2023 Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program, And Certifying That This Allocation Method Fairly Represents The Distribution Of Significant Effects Of Fisheries Business Activity In The Cook Inlet Fisheries Management Area And Authorizing The City Manager To Apply For Funds From The Shared Fisheries Business Tax Program. D. Action Memoranda E. Other Items 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing comments are limited to five (5) minutes per person. After all speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one (1) minute.) A. Ordinances for Enactment 1. Ordinance 2023-001, Amending Seward City Code Chapter 3.50.010 To Recognize Easter As A Paid City Holiday For Regular Full-Time And Regular Part-Time Employees. This ordinance was introduced on January 9, 2023 and is coming tonight for a public hearing and enactment. B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1. Resolution 2022-096, Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval Of The Preliminary Right Of Way (ROW) Acquisition Plat For The Seward Airport Located In T 1N & 1S R 1W Sec 34, 35, 2 & 3, Seward Meridian SW, That Point Known As The Seward Airport, Physical Location, 2310 Airport Road; Acquiring And Replatting Various Legals Located In Sec 34, 35, 2 & 3, Seward Meridian SW. This resolution had a public hearing on September 12, 2022 and was postponed. This resolution came back for a second public hearing on October 24, 2022 and was postponed again. This resolution is coming tonight for a third public hearing and approval. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Items for Reconsideration 1. Resolution 2023-001, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Consent Assignment To ZPA, LLC, To The Lease Agreement L04-096 With Juris Mindenbergs, For Lot 3B, Block 1, Marina Subdivision, City Of Seward, Kenai Peninsula Borough Plat 2005-8, Seward Recording District, Third Judicial District, State Of Alaska, To Amend Articles 3, 6.1, 11.2 And 12.3, And Extending The Term Of The Lease For 17 Years, And To Add Two Five-Year Options To Extend. This resolution had a public hearing and was failed at the January 9, 2023 meeting. A request for reconsideration was filed by Council Member Calhoon on January 10, 2023. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions B. Action Memoranda C. Other New Business 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.) A. Boards and Commissions Minutes 1. Planning & Zoning Commission a. October 11, 2022 b. November 8, 2022 2. Port & Commerce Advisory Board 3. Historic Preservation Commission a. November 11, 2022 B. Other Items 1. Planning & Zoning Commission Report for 4th Quarter 2022. 2. Robertson, Monagle and Eastaugh Federal Lobbyist Report through December 2022. 3. Happy Youth Programs & Educational Resources (HYPER) Financial Report through November 2022. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION 15. ADJOURNMENT February 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.) 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS A. Proclamations and Awards 1. Remembering Louis Bencardino In Memoriam B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements F. Presentations 1. Homer Electric Association presentation by Brad Janorschke. The City of Seward, Alaska CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Please silence all cell phones during the meeting City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Mayor Sue McClure Vice Mayor John Osenga Council Member Liz DeMoss Council Member Mike Calhoon Council Member Randy Wells Council Member Kevin Finch Council Member Robert Barnwell City Manager Janette Bower City Clerk Brenda Ballou City Attorney Brooks Chandler 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting *1. January 23, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. *2. January 23, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. B. Introduction of Ordinances *1. Ordinance 2023-003, Amending Seward City Code Chapter 3.50 – Holidays. C. Resolutions *1. Resolution 2023-014, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute R&M Engineering Task Order No. 2734.29, Completing Required Survey Work and Producing a Professionally Sealed As-Built Drawing of the Lawing Substation, in the Amount of $15,765 and Appropriating Funds. *2. Resolution 2023-015, Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase Six 115kV Voltage Transformers from Instrument Transformer Equipment Corporation (ITEC) in the Amount of $67,122, plus a 10% Contingency for Installation in the Fort Raymond Substation, And Appropriating Funds. *3. Resolution 2023-016, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into Amendment #1 to the Contract Between the City of Seward and Yukon Fire Protection to Include the new Animal Shelter in the Service Contract. *4. Resolution 2023-017, Accepting and Appropriating Animal Shelter Donations in the Amount of $20,611.57, Collected Until December 31, 2022, to Fund Expenses Related to the New Animal Shelter. *5. Resolution 2023-018, Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase from Royal Switchgear Nine 115kV Vertical Break Switches for Installation in the Fort Raymond Substation in a Not-to- Exceed Amount of $167,455, And Appropriating Funds. *6. Resolution 2023-019, Supporting and Requesting the City of Seward Be Re-Established as an Active Port for the Alaska Marine Highway System. *7. Resolution 2023-020, Updating The Mobile Vendor And Roving Vendor Policy For Permitting Vendors On City-Owned Property. D. Action Memoranda *1. Action Memorandum 2023-001, Accepting the Resignation of Brandii O’Reagan from the Port and Commerce Advisory Board and Directing the City Clerk to Advertise the Vacant PACAB Seat. E. Other Items 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing comments are limited to five (5) minutes per person. After all speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one (1) minute.) A. Ordinances for Enactment 1. Ordinance 2023-002, Amending Seward City Code Title 2 – Administration. This ordinance was introduced on January 23, 2023 and is coming tonight for a public hearing and enactment. B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1. Resolution 2023-013, Approving An Agreement With Kenai Mountain Public Media, Inc. For Joint Use Of The City’s Satellite Receiving Dish, Equipment Shelter And Tower Located On Lots 9, 10, And 11 Block 16, Original Townsite Of Seward For FM Radio Receiving And Transmitting Purposes. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions B. Action Memoranda C. Other New Business 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.) A. Boards and Commissions Minutes 1. Planning & Zoning Commission 2. Port & Commerce Advisory Board 3. Historic Preservation Commission B. Other Items 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Per Seward City Code 2.10.033(E)(2): Subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided the person may request a public discussion – City Clerk Evaluation. 15. ADJOURNMENT February 27, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.) 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS A. Proclamations and Awards B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements F. Presentations 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting *1. February 6, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. *2. February 13, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. The City of Seward, Alaska CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Please silence all cell phones during the meeting City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Mayor Sue McClure Vice Mayor John Osenga Council Member Liz DeMoss Council Member Mike Calhoon Council Member Randy Wells Council Member Kevin Finch Council Member Robert Barnwell City Manager Janette Bower City Clerk Brenda Ballou City Attorney Brooks Chandler B. Introduction of Ordinances *1. Ordinance 2023-004, Amending the Land Use Plan to Rezone Proposed Gateway Subdivision, Hilltop Addition Lots 32-48, Block 6 & Lots 31-35, Block 4, from a Single-Family Residential (R1) Zoning District to Two-Family Residential (R2) Zoning District; and to Rezone Proposed Lots 17-30, Block 4 from a Single-Family Residential (R1) Zoning District to Multi-Family Residential (R3) Zoning District. *2. Ordinance 2023-005, Amending Seward City Code Title 5 – Revenue And Finance. C. Resolutions *1. Resolution 2023-022, Supporting State Legislative Approval for Alaska Railroad Additional Bonding Authority for the Seward Cruise Ship Dock Project. *2. Resolution 2023-023, Approving the Calendar Year 2023 Projects for Requested Congressionally Designated Spending. *3. Resolution 2023-024, Approving the Planning and Zoning Commission Priorities for January 2023 to January 2024. *4. Resolution 2023-025, Authorizing the City Manager to Purchase from Titan Energy Assets One 1,200 Amp Gas Circuit Breaker for Installation in the Spring Creek Substation in a Not-To- Exceed Amount of $118,152, and Appropriating Funds. *5. Resolution 2023-026, Authorizing the City Manager to Pay Rental Fees to NC Power Systems in A Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $227,130.04 for Two Large Generators to Maintain Electric Service for Nash Road Customers During Transmission Infrastructure Construction. *6. Resolution 2023-027, Approving Amendment No. 3 to the Lease Agreement between the City of Seward and He Will Provide, Inc. D. Action Memoranda *1. Action Memorandum 2023-002, Authorizing the City Manager to Enter into a Contract with the Seward Chamber of Commerce for the Provision of Marketing and Visitor Services. E. Other Items *1. Direct the city clerk to solicit citizen interest in serving as the city’s representative on the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council with a term to expire March, 2025. *2. Non-objection to the renewal of liquor license #5040 – Restaurant/Eating Place – Seasonal for Chattermark. *3. Approve the updated job description for the City Clerk. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing comments are limited to five (5) minutes per person. After all speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one (1) minute.) A. Ordinances for Enactment 1. Ordinance 2023-003, Amending Seward City Code Chapter 3.50 – Holidays. B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1. Resolution 2023-021, Amending The 2023 Utility Tariff for Sewer Rate Service, Effective March 15, 2023. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions B. Action Memoranda C. Other New Business 1. Discuss council’s reasons for moving forward with the Electric Utility sale. 2. Non-objection to the renewal of liquor license #53 – Club for the American Legion Post #5. 3. Consider lifting the moratorium on records destruction. 4. Vote and appoint two individuals to the Planning & Zoning Commission with terms to expire February, 2026. Applicants are: Victoria Monaco and Vanessa Verhey. 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.) A. Boards and Commissions Minutes 1. Planning & Zoning Commission 2. Port & Commerce Advisory Board a. December 7, 2022 3. Historic Preservation Commission a. November 10, 2022 B. Other Items 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Per Seward City Code 2.10.033(E)(2): Subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided the person may request a public discussion – City Manager Evaluation. 15. ADJOURNMENT March 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.) 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS A. Proclamations and Awards 1. Celebrating the Seward Nordic Ski Club Proclamation B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements F. Presentations 1. City of Seward Cemetery: The Story Behind The Maps presentation by Selena Soto, Community Development GIS Technician. The City of Seward, Alaska CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Please silence all cell phones during the meeting City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Mayor Sue McClure Vice Mayor John Osenga Council Member Liz DeMoss Council Member Mike Calhoon Council Member Randy Wells Council Member Kevin Finch Council Member Robert Barnwell City Manager Janette Bower City Clerk Brenda Ballou City Attorney Brooks Chandler 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting *1. February 27, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. This meeting was recessed on February 27, 2023 and resumed on March 1, 2023. *2. February 27, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. B. Introduction of Ordinances *1. Ordinance 2023-006, Amending Seward City Code Title 2, Article 2 – Seward Planning and Zoning Commission. C. Resolutions *1. Resolution 2023-030, Allowing OBI Seafoods To Occupy Their Employee Campground From March 24, 2023, Through October 31, 2023. D. Action Memoranda E. Other Items 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing comments are limited to five (5) minutes per person. After all speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one (1) minute.) A. Ordinances for Enactment 1. Ordinance 2023-004, Amending the Land Use Plan to Rezone Proposed Gateway Subdivision, Hilltop Addition Lots 32-48, Block 6 & Lots 31-35, Block 4, from a Single-Family Residential (R1) Zoning District to Two-Family Residential (R2) Zoning District; and to Rezone Proposed Lots 17-30, Block 4 from a Single-Family Residential (R1) Zoning District to Multi-Family Residential (R3) Zoning District. This ordinance was introduced on February 27, 2023 and is coming tonight for public hearing and enactment. 2. Ordinance 2023-005, Amending Seward City Code Title 5 – Revenue And Finance. This ordinance was introduced on February 27, 2023 and is coming tonight for public hearing and enactment. B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Other Items 1. Approve the updated job description for the City Clerk. This item was postponed on February 27, 2023. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions 1. Resolution 2023-031, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute R&M Engineering Task Order No. 2734.31, Completing A Public Safety Needs Assessment, And Appropriating Funds. B. Action Memoranda 1. Appoint a citizen to serve as the city’s representative on the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council with a term to expire March, 2025. The deadline for submitting letters of interest is at 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 10, 2023. All letters received by the city clerk will be provided as a laydown at the council meeting. C. Other New Business 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.) A. Boards and Commissions Minutes 1. Planning & Zoning Commission 2. Port & Commerce Advisory Board 3. Historic Preservation Commission B. Other Items 1. City of Seward Financials for 4th Quarter 2022. 2. Providence Financials for December 2022 & January 2023. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Per Seward City Code 2.10.033(E)(2): Subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person, provided the person may request a public discussion – City Attorney Evaluation. 15. ADJOURNMENT Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.) 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS A. Proclamations and Awards B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements F. Presentations 1. Presentation by State Senator Gary Stevens 2. Lowell Canyon Diversion Tunnel Presentation by Jathan Garrett from the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) The City of Seward, Alaska CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Please silence all cell phones during the meeting City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Mayor Sue McClure Vice Mayor John Osenga Council Member Liz DeMoss Council Member Mike Calhoon Council Member Randy Wells Council Member Kevin Finch Council Member Robert Barnwell City Manager Janette Bower City Clerk Brenda Ballou City Attorney Brooks Chandler 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting *1. March 13, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. *2. March 13, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. B. Introduction of Ordinances *1. Ordinance 2023-007, Adopting Seward City Code Chapter 5.60 To Establish A Trust Fund From The Sale Of Seward Electric Services. *2. Ordinance 2023-008, Repealing And Re-Enacting Seward City Code Title 7 – Public Property For The City Of Seward Recodification Project. *3. Ordinance 2023-009, Amending Seward City Code 15.25 Floodplain Management, Adopting Recommended Language And Regulations From The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). C. Resolutions *1. Resolution 2023-032, Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase Electric Distribution Materials From Anixter Power Solutions To Ensure Adequate Inventory For The 2023 Construction Season For $286,123, Plus A 10 Percent Contingency, For A Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $314,735. *2. Resolution 2023-033, Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase From G&W Electric Company Seven Dielectric Reclosers For Installation In The Fort Raymond Substation In A Not- To-Exceed Amount Of $203,413. *3. Resolution 2023-034, Authorizing The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District To Operate Campgrounds On The Seward School Properties In Order To Accommodate The Need For Overflow Camping On The 4th Of July Holiday Weekend. *4. Resolution 2023-035, Authorizing The City Manager To Execute R&M Engineering Task Order No. 2734.25.03, Completing The 35% Design Of A New Public Works Facility, And Appropriating Funds. *5. Resolution 2023-036, Authorizing the City Manager to Reimburse Chugachmiut Regional Health Center for a Portion of a Sewer Line Realignment in the amount of $56,975, and Appropriating Funds. *6. Resolution 2023-037, Approving The Lawful Action To Bring Suit Against A Non-Compliant Short-Term Rental At 2410 Maple And Appropriating Funds In An Amount Not To Exceed $10,000. *7. Resolution 2023-038, Accepting The Resignation Of City Clerk Brenda Ballou And Setting The Terms For Her Departure From City Employment. D. Action Memoranda *1. Action Memorandum 2023-004, Accepting The City Manager’s Resignation, Effective May 10, 2023. E. Other Items *1. Non-objection to the renewal of liquor license #822 – Beverage Dispensary for Seasalt, Alaskan Bar & Grill. *2. Non-objection to the renewal of liquor license #4915 – Restaurant/Eating Place – Seasonal for Gulf of Alaska Food Court. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing comments are limited to five (5) minutes per person. After all speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one (1) minute.) A. Ordinances for Enactment 1. Ordinance 2023-006, Amending Seward City Code Title 2, Article 2 – Seward Planning And Zoning Commission. This ordinance was introduced on March 13, 2023 and is coming tonight for public hearing and enactment. B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1. Resolution 2023-029, Determining It To Be In The Public Interest And Necessary To Proceed With The Proposed Improvement District For And Benefiting Lots 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, CR, CQ1, CQ2, CD, CF1, CF2, CG2, CP2, CG1, CP1, CO, CH, AX, AY, AZ, BA, BC1, BC2, BD1, BD2, BE1, And BE2 Of Forest Acres Subdivision For An Amount Not To Exceed Three Million, Nine Hundred Thousand, Six Hundred And Eleven Dollars ($3,900,611). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Action Memoranda 1. Action Memorandum 2023-003, Appoint a citizen to serve as the city’s representative on the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council with a term to expire May, 2025. This item was postponed from March 13, 2023 and council extended the deadline for submitting letters of interest to 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 24, 2023. There was one letter of interest received from the city’s current PWSRCAC representative Patrick Domitrovich on March 3rd and a second letter received from Mike Brittain on March 15th; both letters are included in the packet Any additional letters received by the city clerk will be provided as a laydown at the council meeting. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions 1. Resolution 2023-039, Approving An Asset Purchase Agreement Between The City Of Seward And Homer Electric Association For The Sale Of The City Of Seward Electrical System, Subject To Voter Approval. B. Action Memoranda C. Other New Business 1. Non-objection to the renewal of marijuana license #17758 – Retail Marijuana Store for The Tufted Puffin, LLC. 2. Discuss and formulate responses to the City of Obihiro’s email regarding Sister City Anniversaries. 3. City Council discussion and direction concerning the appointment of an Interim City Manager and the City Manager hiring process. 4. Discuss and determine the city clerk hiring process. 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.) A. Boards and Commissions Minutes 1. Planning & Zoning Commission – None 2. Port & Commerce Advisory Board a. January 4, 2023 b. February 1, 2023 c. February 15, 2023 3. Historic Preservation Commission – None B. Other Items 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION 15. ADJOURNMENT Monday, April 10, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.) 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS A. Proclamations and Awards 1. Proclamation Public Safety Telecommunications (Dispatchers) Week April 9-15, 2023 B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements F. Presentations 1. Jen Chauvet- Invasive Chokecherry Tree Removal 2. Cliff Cochran- Small Business Development Center – Rescheduled to April 24, 2023 meeting The City of Seward, Alaska CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Please silence all cell phones during the meeting City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Mayor Sue McClure Vice Mayor John Osenga Council Member Liz DeMoss Council Member Mike Calhoon Council Member Randy Wells Council Member Kevin Finch Council Member Robert Barnwell City Manager Janette Bower City Clerk Brenda Ballou City Attorney Brooks Chandler 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting – None B. Introduction of Ordinances –None C. Resolutions *1. Resolution 2023-041, Authorizing the City Manager to execute Task Order No. 2734.32 with R&M Consultants for the Surveying and Staking of the Jesse Lee Home Property in the amount not to exceed $18,977 and Appropriating Funds *2. Resolution 2023-042, Authorizing the City Manager to Execute R&M Engineering Task Order No. 2734.33, Providing for Recurring Basic Engineering Services, and Appropriating Funds. *3. Resolution 2023-043, Requesting the State of Alaska Legislators Make a Meaningful Increase to the Base Student Allocation (BSA) For Public Schools. *4. Resolution 2023-044, Approving the Acceptance of the 2023 Volunteer Fire Assistance Grant (VFA) In the Amount of $4,229.32 and Authorizing and Appropriating a 10% Match of Funds in the amount of $469.93 D. Action Memoranda – None E. Other Items *1. Approve the Appointment of Election Board for the Special Municipal Election on May 2, 2023. *2. Approve the Appointment of the Canvass Board for the Special Municipal Election on May 2, 2023. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing comments are limited to five (5) minutes per person. After all speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one (1) minute.) A. Ordinances for Enactment 1. Ordinance 2023-007, Adopting Seward City Code Chapter 5.60 To Establish A Trust Fund From The Sale Of Seward Electric Services. This ordinance was introduced on March 28, 2023 and is coming tonight for public hearing and enactment. 2. Ordinance 2023-008, Repealing And Re-Enacting Seward City Code Title 7 – Public Property For The City Of Seward Recodification Project. This ordinance was introduced on March 28, 2023 and is coming tonight for public hearing and enactment. 3. Ordinance 2023-009, Amending Seward City Code 15.25 Floodplain Management, Adopting Recommended Language And Regulations From The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This ordinance was introduced on March 28, 2023 and is coming tonight for public hearing and enactment. B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1. Resolution 2023-040, Approving A Conditional Consent To Terminate Lease Between The City Of Seward And Juris Mindenbergs For Lease Of Lot 3B, Block 1, Marina Subdivision And Approving A Lease Between The City Of Seward And ZPA, LLC Of Lot 3B, Block 1, Marina Subdivision [Breeze Inn]. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Items for Reconsideration 1. Ordinance 2023-006, Amending Seward City Code Title 2, Article 2 – Seward Planning And Zoning Commission. This ordinance had a public hearing and was enacted on March 28, 2023. A request for reconsideration was filed by Council Member Calhoon on March 29, 2023. 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions –None B. Action Memoranda –None C. Other New Business 1. City Council Discussion and Direction Concerning Appointment of Interim City Manager 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.) A. Boards and Commissions Minutes 1. Planning & Zoning Commission –None 2. Port & Commerce Advisory Board –None 3. Historic Preservation Commission –None B. Other Items 1. City Clerk’s Memo Regarding Unanticipated Expense for the May 2, 2023 Special Election for Ballot Programming. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Subjects that tend to prejudice the reputation and character of any person (SCC2 2.10.033 E.2) – Interim City Manager 15. ADJOURNMENT Monday, April 24, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.) 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS A. Proclamations and Awards – None B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements 1. Planning & Zoning Commission Report to Council – April 2023. F. Presentations 1. Small Business Development Center Presentation by Cliff Cochran. (Rescheduled from April 10, 2023) 2. Alaska Trails Presentation on the Long Trail. The City of Seward, Alaska CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Please silence all cell phones during the meeting City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Mayor Sue McClure Vice Mayor John Osenga Council Member Liz DeMoss Council Member Mike Calhoon Council Member Randy Wells Council Member Kevin Finch Council Member Robert Barnwell City Manager Janette Bower City Clerk Brenda Ballou City Attorney Brooks Chandler 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting *1. Approval of the March 28, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. *2. Approval of the March 28, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. *3. Approval of the April 6, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. *4. Approval of the April 10, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. B. Introduction of Ordinances *1. Ordinance 2023-010, Amending Seward City Code Title 9 – Health And Safety For The City Of Seward Recodification Project. *2. Ordinance 2023-011, Amending Seward City Code Title 10 – Public Peace, Morals And Welfare For The City Of Seward Recodification Project. *3. Ordinance 2023-012, Amending Seward City Code Title 3 – Personnel. *4. Ordinance 2023-013, Enacting Seward City Code, Section 3.50.040 - Floating Holiday. *5. Ordinance 2023-014, Amending Seward City Code, Chapter 2.30 - Boards and Commissions. C. Resolutions *1. Resolution 2023-045, Appointing Harbormaster Norm Regis As Acting City Manager For Up To Six Months Beginning May 11, 2023, With The Option To Extend As Necessary. *2. Resolution 2023-047, Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase An “HLA Hydraulic Wing Blade” Loader Attachment In The Amount Of $21,150 Plus 10% Contingency Of $2,115 From Construction Machinery Industrial, LLC (CMI) And Appropriating Funds. *3. Resolution 2023-048, Authorizing The City Manager To Approve The Purchase Of A Backup Pump Replacement With DXP Alaska Pump & Supply, Inc For The Town Wastewater Lift Station #1 In An Amount Not To Exceed $57,887.50 And Appropriating Funds. D. Action Memoranda – None E. Other Items *1. Non-objection to the transfer and renewal of the liquor license #3230 – Restaurant/Eating Place, and approval of the Restaurant Designation Permit, for Apollo Restaurant. *2. Appoint Laura Erickson to the Historic Preservation Commission with a term to expire May, 2025. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS – None 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions 1. Resolution 2023-049, Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase A 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 Double Cab From Chevrolet Of South Anchorage Using The State Procurement Process In A Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $60,073 And Appropriating Funds. B. Action Memoranda – None C. Other New Business 1. Discuss Obihiro delegation exchange and determine next steps. 2. Schedule a joint work session with the Planning & Zoning Commission, the Port & Commerce Advisory Board, and the Historic Preservation Commission. 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.) A. Boards and Commissions Minutes – None B. Other Items 1. Deputy City Clerk’s memo regarding timely receipt of Annual Financial Disclosure Forms. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION 15. ADJOURNMENT Monday, May 8, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.) 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS A. Proclamations and Awards 1. National Safe Boating Week Proclamation. B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements 1. Port & Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB) Report by Chair Bruce Jaffa. F. Presentations – None The City of Seward, Alaska CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Please silence all cell phones during the meeting City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Mayor Sue McClure Vice Mayor John Osenga Council Member Liz DeMoss Council Member Mike Calhoon Council Member Randy Wells Council Member Kevin Finch Council Member Robert Barnwell City Manager Janette Bower City Clerk Brenda Ballou City Attorney Brooks Chandler 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting *1. Approval of the April 24, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. *2. Approval of the April 24, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. *3. Approval of the April 27, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. B. Introduction of Ordinances – None C. Resolutions *1. Resolution 2023-051, Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase A New Electric Control Panel In A Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $158,450, Including Shipping. *2. Resolution 2023-052, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Electric Power Constructors, Inc. (EPC) In A Not-To-Exceed Amount Of $3,595,106.62 To Replace Aging Equipment And Upgrade The Voltage Capacity To 115kV At The Fort Raymond Substation. *3. Resolution 2023-053, Approving The Memorandum Of Agreement To Serve As A Pass-Through Agency For Seward Prevention Coalition For The State Of Alaska, Healthy & Equitable Communities Grant And Submission Of The Grant Application By Seward Prevention Coalition. *4. Resolution 2023-054, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Util-Assist, Inc. To Outsource The City’s Customer Billing Services For Electric And Water/Sewer In An Amount Not To Exceed $138,000, Including A One-Time Fee Of $36,000 To Complete Onsite Discovery, Due Diligence And Training. *5. Resolution 2023-055, Adopting The 2023 And 2024 Pay Plans. *6. Resolution 2023-056, Approving An Employment Agreement Between The City Of Seward And Kris Peck For City Clerk Services. *7. Resolution 2023-057, Clarifying Intended Uses For The ARPA Local Government Lost Revenue Relief Program (“LGLRRP”) From The Alaska Department Of Commerce, Community And Economic Development To Offset Significant Revenue Loss Due To The COVID-19 Public Health Emergency. *8. Resolution 2023-058, Adopting Personnel Policy #2023-01: Phone Use And Recording Policy. *9. Resolution 2023-059, Adopting Personnel Policy #2023-02: Training Expense Policy. *10. Resolution 2023-060, Adopting Personnel Policy #2023-03: Travel, Reimbursement, And Vehicle Use Policy. *11. Resolution 2023-061, Adopting Personnel Policy #2023-04: Field Training Officer Premium Pay Policy. D. Action Memoranda – None E. Other Items – None 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Ordinances for Enactment 1. Ordinance 2023-010, Amending Seward City Code Title 9 – Health And Safety For The City Of Seward Recodification Project. This ordinance was introduced on April 24, 2023 and is coming tonight for public hearing and enactment. 2. Ordinance 2023-011, Amending Seward City Code Title 10 – Public Peace, Morals And Welfare For The City Of Seward Recodification Project. This ordinance was introduced on April 24, 2023 and is coming tonight for public hearing and enactment. 3. Ordinance 2023-012, Amending Seward City Code Title 3 – Personnel. This ordinance was introduced on April 24, 2023 and is coming tonight for public hearing and enactment. 4. Ordinance 2023-013, Enacting Seward City Code, Section 3.50.040 - Floating Holiday. This ordinance was introduced on April 24, 2023 and is coming tonight for public hearing and enactment. 5. Ordinance 2023-014, Amending Seward City Code, Chapter 2.30 - Boards and Commissions. This ordinance was introduced on April 24, 2023 and is coming tonight for public hearing and enactment. B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1. Resolution 2023-050, Amending The Harmon Developer Reimbursement Program Application From The “Reimbursement Method” To The “Assessment District Method” And Appropriating $161,565, The Other Half Of The Estimated Cost Of Improvements. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions B. Action Memoranda – None C. Other New Business 1. Appoint Thomas Miller to the Port & Commerce Advisory Board with a term to expire July, 2023 OR July, 2026. 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.) A. Boards and Commissions Minutes – None B. Other Items – None 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION 15. ADJOURNMENT Monday, May 22, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.) 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS A. Proclamations and Awards 1. 2023 Historic Preservation Award to Tiffany & Al Siller. 2. National Historic Preservation Month. 3. Seward Pride Weekend. B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements – None F. Presentations (Presentations are limited to ten minutes each, excluding Q&A, and are limited to two per meeting unless increased by council.) 1. Seward Community Foundation Presentation by David Paperman. 2. Electric Infrastructure Update By Bryan Thrall and James Unrein. The City of Seward, Alaska CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Please silence all cell phones during the meeting City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Mayor Sue McClure Vice Mayor John Osenga Council Member Liz DeMoss Council Member Mike Calhoon Council Member Randy Wells Council Member Kevin Finch Council Member Robert Barnwell City Manager Janette Bower City Clerk Brenda Ballou City Attorney Brooks Chandler 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting *1. Approval of the May 8, 2023 City Council Special Meeting Minutes. *2. Approval of the May 8, 2023 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. B. Introduction of Ordinances *1. Ordinance 2023-015, Amending Seward City Code Title 6 Purchasing Contracts and Professional Services. C. Resolutions *1. Resolution 2023-063, Authorizing Signatures For All City Bank Accounts And Rescinding All Previous Resolutions In Conflict Herewith. *2. Resolution 2023-064, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With The Financial Engineering Company In An Amount Not-To-Exceed $55,350 To Conduct An Electric Rate Study So That Customer Rates Can Be Set Appropriately To Recover Expenses And Generate A Reasonable Financial Return To The City’s General Fund. *3. Resolution 2023-065, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter A Financial Advisory Agreement With PFM Financial Advisors LLC, And Appropriating Funds. *4. Resolution 2023-066, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Contract With Seward City Tours For The Operation Of The Seasonal Shuttle Transportation Services For The 2024, 2025, And 2026 Seasons, In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $827,820, And Appropriating Funds. *5. Resolution 2023-067, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Professional Services Agreement With Altman, Rogers, & Co For External Audit Services, And Appropriating Funds. D. Action Memoranda *1. Action Memorandum 2023-005, Authorizing the City Manager to Approve Placement of a Memorial on the Jesse Lee Home Parcel By the Seward Community Library Association. E. Other Items *1. Appoint Art LeMaster, Tanguy Libbrecht, and Sue Ward to the Historic Preservation Commission with terms to expire May, 2026. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing comments are limited to five (5) minutes per person. After all speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one (1) minute.) A. Ordinances for Enactment – None B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1. Resolution 2023-062, Recommending Kenai Peninsula Borough Approval of the Preliminary Replat of Fourth of July Creek Subdivision, Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC), Unsubdivided Remainder of Block 6, Located at 110 Olga Street; Creating Two Lots, Lots 4 & 5, Block 6, Fourth of July Creek Subdivision SMIC, Duchess Replat. 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS – None 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions B. Action Memoranda C. Other New Business 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No action required.) A. Boards and Commissions Minutes – None B. Other Items 1. Small Business Development Center (SBDC) 1st Quarter 2023 Report. 2. Happy Youth Programs & Educational Resources (HYPER) Financial Report through March 31, 2023. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. Go into executive session to receive legal advice from the city attorney on the following topics: 1) The impact of election results on the Homer Electric Association (HEA) purchase agreement; 2) Potential Alaska public Offices Commission (APOC) claims of the City against Chugach Electric Association (CEA); and, 3) City-CEA wholesale power contract termination provisions. 15. ADJOURNMENT Monday, June 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING (Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.) 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA (Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the Regular Agenda.) 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND AWARDS A. Proclamations and Awards - None B. City Manager Report C. City Clerk Report D. City Attorney Report E. Other Reports and Announcements 1. Borough Assembly Representative F. Presentations (Presentations are limited to ten minutes each, excluding Q&A, and are limited to two per meeting unless increased by council.) 1. Updates from the Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District (KPEDD) by Tim Dillon. The City of Seward, Alaska CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA Please silence all cell phones during the meeting City Council Chambers, 410 Adams Street Mayor Sue McClure Vice Mayor John Osenga Council Member Liz DeMoss Council Member Mike Calhoon Council Member Randy Wells Council Member Kevin Finch Council Member Robert Barnwell Acting City Manager Norm Regis City Clerk Kris Peck City Attorney Brooks Chandler 7. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Preceding Meeting *1. Approval of the May 22, 2023 City Council Meeting Minutes B. Introduction of Ordinances *1. Ordinance 2023-016, Amending Seward City Code Chapter 5.20 Improvement Districts *2. Ordinance 2023-017, Amending Seward City Code Chapter 2.15 Ordinances and Resolutions C. Resolutions *1. Resolution 2023-070, Accepting The State Of Alaska, Healthy & Equitable Communities Grant In The Amount Of $49,162, Acting As A Pass-Through Agency For Seward Prevention Coalition And Appropriating Funds D. Action Memoranda *1. Action Memorandum 2023-006, Opposing KPB Ordinance 2023-11 E. Other Items 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS (Public hearing comments are limited to five (5) minutes per person. After all speakers have spoken, a person may speak for a second time for no more than one (1) minute.) A. Ordinances for Enactment 1. Ordinance 2023-015, Amending Seward City Code Title 6 Purchasing, Contracts and Professional Services (This ordinance was introduced on May 22, 2023 and is coming tonight for public hearing and enactment) B. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1. Resolution 2023-068, Updating the Municipal Lands Inventory and Management Plan to Include Recommendations to Improve and Designate Parking and Access at the Fourth of July Beach and Plat the Area into One Parcel and Rezone to Park 2. Resolution 2023-069, Updating The Municipal Lands Inventory And Management Plan To Include Recommendations To Increase Day Use Parking At The Spring Creek Campground, Request An Easement To Maintain Beach Access To The North Of The Campground, And Plat The Area Into One Parcel And Rezone To Park 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Resolutions 1. Resolution 2023-046, Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Recruitment Services Contract With GovHR In The Amount Of $30,000, And Appropriating Funds (This resolution was postponed on April 24, 2023) 10. NEW BUSINESS A. Resolutions – None B. Action Memoranda -None C. Other New Business 1. Future Of The City of Seward Electric Utility 2. Sixth Avenue Public Works Facility Location Determinations 3. Council Member Finch Requests Appointed Officials To Draft A Resolution To Repeal Personnel Policy #2023-01 Phone Use and Recording Policy 11. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS -None 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (There is no sign in for this comment period. Time is limited to five (5) minutes per speaker.) 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION -None 15. ADJOURNMENT