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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11272017 City Council Agenda 1963 1965 2005 The City of Seward, Alaska CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA All-America City {Please silence all cellular phones during the meeting} November 27, 2017 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers David Squires 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Term Expires 2019 3. ROLL CALL 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT Marianna Keil THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING Vice Mayor [Those who have signed in will be given the first opportunity to Term Expires 2018 speak. Time is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda item.] Ristine Casagranda 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA Council Member [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by Term Expires 2018 asterisk (*). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council member so requests. In the event of such a request, Sue McClure the item is returned to the Regular Agenda] Council Member 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS Term Expires 2019 A. Proclamations and Awards 1. Honoring David Kingsland for 17 Years at Seward Erik Slater Elementary School Council Member B. Borough Assembly Report Term Expires 2018 C. Chamber of Commerce Report D. City Manager Report Suzi Towsley E. City Attorney Report Council Member F. Other Reports and Presentations Term Expires 2019 1. Planning and Zoning Commission Quarterly Report (Commissioner Fleming) Jeremy Horn 2. Seward High School Student Presentation on Power Council Member Generation and Reduction of Power Costs. Term Expires 2019 3. Alaska Public Employees Association (APEA) (Towsley) 4. Alaska Municipal League (AML) Travel Report by James Hunt Mayor Squires and Council Members Casagranda, City Manager Horn, and Towsley. Brenda Ballou City Clerk Will Earnhart City Attorney City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda November 27, 2017 Page I 7. PUBLIC HEARINGS A. Resolutions Requiring Public Hearing 1. Resolutions 2017-057 through 2017-067, Adopting The 2018-2019 City of Seward Biennial Budget. (Clerk's Note: These resolutions had a public hearing on October 26, 2017, and are coming back tonightfor a second public hearing and approval). 2. Resolution 2017-077, Amending The Sewer Tariff To Provide For A 2.1% Rate Adjustment Beginning The First Billing Cycle Of The 2018 Calendar Year,. Adding A Seasonal Turn-On/Turn-Off Fee, Clarifying That Metered Rates Apply Only To Class D Customers, And Other Minor Housekeeping Changes. 3. Resolution 2017-078, Amending The Water Tariff To Provide For A 2.1% Rate Increase, Clarifying Metered Versus Non-Metered, Increasing Base Rate For 1 1/2" - 2" Meters, Changing The Seasonal Definition, And Other Minor Housekeep in Issues. 8. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Discuss the Sister City 501h Anniversary Celebration in 2018. B. Discuss the City Clerk's goals. 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Ordinances for Introduction *1. Ordinance 17-004, Amending Section 2.10.015 Of The City Code, "Election Of Mayor And Council Members", To Align With Seward City Charter Amendments Approved By The Voters. B. Resolutions *1. Resolution 2017-071, Authorizing A Contract Through December 31, 2019, With TriDelta Incorporated For Display Advertising In The Seward Journal At A Rate Of $214.50 Per Week. *2. Resolution 2017-072, Urging The Alaska Legislature And Governor To Fully Fund The Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program In The Fy2019 State Capital Budget. *3. Resolution 2017-073, Authorizing Additional Matching Funds In The Amount Of $400,000 Towards The City's Share Of Funding For The Lowell Creek Flood Diversion Feasibility Study, And Appropriating Funds. *4. Resolution 2017-074, In Support Of Senate Bill 92: An Act Relating To Abandoned And Derelict Vessels. *5. Resolution 2017-075, Authorizing Signatures For All City Bank Accounts And Rescinding All Previous Resolutions In Conflict Herewith. *6. Resolution 2017-076, Accepting A Grant In The Amount Of $13,079 From Kenai Mountain Tourism Association (KMTA), Requiring A Local Match Of$1,673 From Parks And Recreation, To Update Interpretive Panels, And Appropriating Funds. *7. Resolution 2017-079, Supporting The Seward Coordinated Transportation Group Prioritization For The Independent Living Center Taxi Voucher Project FY19 To Be Submitted To The State Of Alaska Department Of Transportation And Public Facilities. (McClure) *8. Resolution 2017-080, Amending The City Of Seward's Calendar Year 2018 City Legislative Priorities. *9. Resolution 2017-081, Amending The City Of Seward's Calendar Year 2018 State Legislative Priorities. *I O.Resolution 2017-082, Establishing The City Of Seward's Calendar Year 2018 Federal Legislative Priorities. City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda November 27, 2017 Page 2 11. Resolution 2017-083, Approving The City Of Seward's Participation In The Battle Creek Diversion Project Which Expands The Volume Of Water To Produce Hydroelectric Power Through The Bradley Lake Project, Of Which The City Has 1% Ownership Interest, And Approving The Execution Of An Agreement For The Sale And Purchase Of Electric Power (Power Sales Agreement) Relating To The Battle Creek Diversion Project And Appropriating Funds. 12. Resolution 2017-084, Authorizing The City Manager To Purchase A Road Grader Using The State Of Alaska Lowest Bid Pricing From Airport Equipment Rental In The Amount Not To Exceed $309,989.00, And Appropriating Funds In The 2018 Budget. *13.Resolution 2017-085, Accepting Funds From The Alaska State Library For A Continuing Education Grant In The Amount Of$1,250.00, And Appropriating Funds. C. Other New Business Items *1. Approval of the October 23, 2017 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes, and the October 26, 2017 12:00 p.m. and 12:45 p.m. Special City Council Meeting Minutes. 2. Schedule a work session with the Public Employees Association (APEA). (Towsley) 10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required) A. On-going City Project and Goal List. B. September Financial Reports for the City of Seward and Providence Seward Medical and Care Center. It. COUNCIL COMMENTS 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS 13. COUNCIL AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS 14. ADJOURNMENT City of Seward, Alaska Council Agenda November 27, 2017 Page 3