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Sponsored by: PACAB
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2019-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD (PACAB) RECOMMENDING COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF PACAB PRIORITIES FROM FEBRUARY 2019 to
FEBRUARY 2020
WHEREAS, PACAB's responsibilities are listed in SCC§ 2.30.325 Powers and Duties;
and
WHEREAS, City Council and PACAB held a joint work session on March 27, 2018 to
review and update the current Priorities List; and
WHEREAS,at its December 19,2018 Regular Meeting the PACAB reviewed and refined
the Priorities List.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
that:
Section 1. The following List of Priorities through February 2020 is hereby approved by
the Board and recommended to Council for their approval:
PRIORITIES
• Review taxes, especially vessel property tax
• Review the Harbor Tariff as needed
• Work to support industries to Seward including the Community Development Quota
(CDQ) fleets and related industries, oil&gas related industries,transportation, vessel
maintenance and repair facilities and commercial/sport fishing industry
• Help lead Seward Marine Industrial Center(SMIC)development
• Prioritize City, State and Federal Priorities for Port&Commerce Initiatives(October)
• Continue exploration of energy alternatives, sponsor energy fair and/or other
continuing community education, develop a Seward Renewable Energy Plan, review
Title 15 including process and procedures for alternative energy connection to city
infrastructure
• Continue to send a board member to the Alaska Municipal League Annual Conference
(AML)
• Create a Climate Action Plan(2020)
• Support the Blue Pipeline Initiative
• Review utility infrastructure for future growth and development.
Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Resolution 2019-01
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of
Seward, Alaska this 2nd day of January,2019.
THE CITY 4 - .. , ALASKA
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Christeffal Terry,Chai
AYES: Hughes, Schneider, Paquette. Lemas. Terry
NOES:
ABSENT: Jaffa. Lawrence
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou. MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Sponsored by: PACAB
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
RESOLUTION 2019-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD (PACAB) RECOMMENDING COUNCIL
AUTHORIZE AND PROCEED WITH A COMPREHENSIVE WATER AND
SEWER RATE STUDY
WHEREAS, PACAB's responsibilities are listed in SCC§ 2.30.325 Powers and Duties
and includes providing input to the Council on policy and procedural matters involving the
establishment and continuance of commercial activity, improving the quality of life and protecting
the public's best interest; and
WHEREAS, the last formal rate study completed for the Water and Sewer Rates was in
1993, and before that the last formal rate study was completed in 1983; and
WHEREAS, since 1993 the City experienced significant growth and changing
consumption patterns; and
WHEREAS, City Staff reviewed with recommendations and Council adjusted rates in
subsequent years to the best of their ability; and
WHEREAS,additional growth and needed expansion of both these utilities is expected in
upcoming years; and
WHEREAS, a comprehensive rate study should at a minimum include an analysis of 1)
Revenue Requirements, 2)Cost of Service, 3) Rate Design; and
WHEREAS, prior to implementation the public should have at least one opportunity to
comment on the recommended rates including the level of rate increases,impact on individual and
groups of customers,and questions in regards to the methodology; and
WHEREAS, PACAB could be used as the forum for the rate study public process prior to
final Council Approval of new rates.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
that:
Section 1. PACAB recommends Council Authorize and Proceed with a Comprehensive
Water and Sewer Rate Study in 2019.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Resolution 2019-02
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Port and Commerce Advisory Board of the City of
Seward, Alaska this 2nd day of January, 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Christeffal Terry,Chair
AYES: Hughes, Schneider, Paquette, Lemas,Terry
NOES:
ABSENT: Jaffa, Lawrence
ABSTAIN:
VACANT:
ATTEST:
Brenda J. Ballou,MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)
Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: January 28, 2019
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Through: Jeff Bridges, Interim City Man: I qt P
From: Port and Commerce AdvisoryBo.
Agenda Item: Resolution Adopting the Port and Commerce Advisory Board (PACAB)
Priorities for 2019
BACKGROUND&JUSTIFICATION:
Annually,the Port and Commerce Advisory Board establishes their priorities. During the joint work
session on March 27,2018 the Board and Council reviewed and updated the 2018 Priorities List.The
Board reviewed their Priority List at the December 19, 2018 regular meeting.
At their January 2,2019 meeting PACAB approved Resolution 2019-001 recommending Council
adoption of the Board's 2019 Priority List.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No N/A
Comprehensive Plan: Most of the priorities which the Board
1. wishes to work on are an outgrowth of goals and objectives x
established in the Comprehensive Plan.
2 Strategic Plan: The Strategic Plan also identifies many of the
priorities addressed by the List. x
3. Other: X
FISCAL NOTE:
The City will have no costs associated with the approval of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Priorities List.
Approved by Finance Department:
INTENT: Adopt Adopt the 2019 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Priorities List.
ATTORNEY REVIEW: No
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution 2019-001, Adopting the Port and Commerce Advisory Board Priorities from
February 2019 through February 2020.
PACAB Goals Calendar 2019
Meeting Schedule Regular Meeting
REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS
January 2 • Review and discuss RES 2019-01 PACAB priorities
• Review and discuss RES 2019-02 Seward Rate Study
January 2 2 • Joint work session with P&Z commission
February 6 • Presentation by Justin Sternberg, Seward Blue Pipeline Manager
• Discuss Commercial Fishing Trawler Fleet impact on Seward
• Discuss the follow up direction from the January 22 joint work session
with P&Z
• Discuss the Anchorage Climate Action Plan
February 20 • Discuss and set 2019 PACAB priorities and meeting schedule
March 6 • Fishing Trawler Fleet
• Seward Airport
March 20 • Alternative Energy work session with City Council—discussing the Andy
Baker Heat Loop
April 3 • Vessel Property Tax
• Continue exploration of energy alternatives, sponsor energy fair and/or other
continuing community education,develop a Seward Renewable Energy Plan,
review Title 15 including process and procedures for alternative energy
connection to city infrastructure.
• Community Development Quota(CDQ)update
April 17 • Housing
• Climate Action Plan
May 1 • Vessel Property Tax
• Continue exploration of energy alternatives,sponsor energy fair and/or other
continuing community education,develop a Seward Renewable Energy Plan,
review Title 15 including process and procedures for alternative energy
connection to city infrastructure.
• Community Development Quota(CDQ)update?
• Review utility infrastructure for future growth and development/Rate Study
• Housing
play 15 • Climate Action Plan
JUNE to end of August • HIATUS - MEET AS NEEDED
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REGULAR MEETING SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS
September -1 • Legislative Priorities
• Budget
The meetings for this
month have been
switched.
September 18 • Housing
October 2 • AML
• Review SMIC development and tariff
• Budget
• Prioritize City, State and Federal Priorities for Port&Commerce Initiatives
October 16
• Review SMIC development and tariff
November 6 • Review utility infrastructure for future growth and development/Rate Study
November 27
December 4 • Approve Resolution for PACAB priorities(2020)
December 18
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