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Regular Meeting
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Council Chambers, City Hall
12:00 p.m.
SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD 1 %j
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
December 4, 2019 12:00 p.m. Council Chambers
Laura Schneider 1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair
Term Expires 2020 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Bruce Jaffa 3. ROLL CALL
Vice Chair
Term Expires 2021 4. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT
Carl Hughes THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Board Member [Those who have signed in will he given the first opportunity to speak. Time
Term Expires 2020 is limited to 3 minutes per speaker and 36 minutes total time for this agenda
item.]
Colby Lawrence 5. APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Board Member
Term Expires 2022 [Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items indicated by asterisk
(). Consent Agenda items are not considered separately unless a council
member so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is returned to the
Lynda Paquette Regular Agenda]
Board Member
Term Expires 2021 6. SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Erin Lemas A. Alaska Railroad Report by Christy Terry..........................Pg. 3
Board Member B. Chamber of Commerce Report by Jason Bickling
Term Expires 2021 C. Harbormaster Report by Norm Regis................................Pg. 4
D. Administration Report
Benjamin Smith E. Other Reports &Presentations [Presentations are limited to ten
Board Member minutes each, excluding Q&A.]—None
Term Expires 2022
Scott Meszaros
City Manager
Norm Regis
Harbor Master
Brenda Ballou
City Clerk
City of Seward, Alaska PA CAB Agenda
December 4, 2019 Page I
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
A. Items Postponed from Previous Agenda
1. Discuss annual review of the SMIC Development Plan...............................Pg. 5
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Resolutions—None
B. Other New Business Items
9. *1. Approval of the November 6, 2019 PACAB Special Meeting Minutes.........Pg. 59
2. Set the meeting and work session schedule for 2020.......................................Pg. 38
3. Discuss PACAB priorities & goals for 2020....................................................Pg. 34
10. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS (No Action Required)
A PACAB 2019 Goal Calendar...........................................................................Pg. 34
B. PACAB Resolution 2019-01, PACAB Priorities fi^oin February, 2019 to February,
2020.................................................................................................................Pg. 49
II. BOARD COMMENTS
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
13. BOARD AND ADMINISTRATION RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT
City of Seward, Alaska PACAB Agenda
November 6, 2019 Page 2
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ALA�KA
RAILROAD
December 4, 2019
Port and Commerce Advisory Board Port of Seward
City of Seward TEL 907.265.2209
Report to the Port and Commerce Advisory Board
November 2019 Vessel Traffic-
• 20 large vessels including fuel and freight barges, and USCG vessels
Events at the Cruise Ship Terminal-
• Corn Hole Club Mondays in November
• Holiday Fair December 6 and 7
Other Items-
• Upgrades to Freight Dock completed- drainage, paved pass/pass area, retopped dock
• Additional water/sewer utility infrastructure being installed
• Improvements to electric additional infrastructure and move overhead to underground
ChristyTerry, CPE
Seward Port Manager
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907.265.2209 office 1907.422.7071 mobile
mailing: PO Box 95, Seward, AK 99664-0095
physical: 913 Port Avenue, Seward, Alaska
web: www.AlaskaRailroad.com
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PACAB HARBOR
1. The 50 ton lifts have slowed down most of the vessels out of the water.
2. The 330 ton lifts have also slowed down most of the vessels are out of the water for the season.
3. All the water has been turned off for the winter,there are 4 year round water locations in the
harbor located at the F float trestle, at the end of F-float, the T-dock and on Z-float.
4. We are still working with ADF&G to replace the North East Boat Launch Ramp, funding is
currently available through the same grant, waiting on the 2020 State budget to be approved.
5. The harbor has made an offer to an individual for the harbor administrative assistant position.
6. The harbor crew is continuing to prepare for winter making sure docks are clear and lines and
power cords are not in the way for clearing snow.
7. The Harbor has gone out for quotes to install a heat pump in the wash-down pad building
at SMIC along with a used oil boiler to heat the building and wash-down pad
respectively. (Waiting on one more quote)
8. The Harbormaster along with the Alaska Railroad and AVTEC traveled to the Fish Expo
in Seattle.
9. The Harbor will be opening and grading RFP's tomorrow for the reappraisal process, the
harbor will be bringing forward a resolution to council with a contract for the winning
proposal at your December 9`h meeting.
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SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Prepared by
Seward Harbormaster and Community Development Department
in Cooperation with the
Seward Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Adopted by PACAB Resolution 2018-002
on January 3, 2018
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ I
THEPLAN ................................................................................................................................... I
BASIC MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE ..................................................................................3
Basin ..................................................................................................................................3
Docks .................................................................................................................................3
ShipliftOperations ...........................................................................................................4
Uplands .............................................................................................................................4
MANAGEMENT .........................................................................................................................5
LANDUSE ...................................................................................................................................5
Platting ..............................................................................................................................5
LandValues ......................................................................................................................5
LandUses ..........................................................................................................................6
Parksand Recreation ......................................................................................................6
MARKETING ..............................................................................................................................6
TRANSPORTATION ..................................................................................................................7
Roads .................................................................................................................................7
Parking ..............................................................................................................................7
Airport ..............................................................................................................................7
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES ..................................................................................7
PublicFacilities ................................................................................................................7
PublicSafety .....................................................................................................................8
PublicUtilities ..................................................................................................................8
ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT ................................................................8
EnvironmentalConcerns ................................................................................................8
WasteManagement .........................................................................................................9
APPEARANCE ............................................................................................................................9
Landscaping and Beautification .....................................................................................9
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SIGNS, ZONING, BUILDING ................................................................................................. to
Signs ................................................................................................................................ to
Zoning ............................................................................................................................. 10
Buildings ......................................................................................................................... 10
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ................................................................................................... to
Adoptinga Plan .............................................................................................................. It
Usethe Plan .................................................................................................................... 11
APPENDIX.................................................................................................................................. it
Exhibit A - Site Map: Fourth of July Creek Valley..................................................... 12
Exhibit B -Preliminary Subdivision Layout ............................................................... 13
Exhibit C - Project Overview: 1980 Project Description ...........................................14
Exhibit D -ARCADIS 2016 Site Plan........................................................................... 15
ExhibitE -Lease Sites.................................................................................................... 16
Exhibit F -Utility Layout
1. Power Utilities......................................................................................... 17
2. Sewer Utilities.......................................................................................... 18
3. Water Utilities......................................................................................... 19
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SEWARD MARINE INDUSTRIAL CENTER
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
INTRODUCTION During the mid-1970's, the City began developing a plan to
create an industrial complex at the Fourth of July Creek area to service the maritime
industry. The City annexed the valley in 1977, acquired lands through the Alaska
Statehood Act Municipal Entitlement, and completed the 1979 Fourth of July Creek
Industrial Development Feasibility Study. That study identified four examples of
industries that would be more likely than others to locate in the Fourth of July Creek area:
fisheries, shipyard, petrochemical processing, and heavy industry such as ore refining and
bulk freight handling.
The foundation for the project was a shipbuilding facility proposed by the Danish firm
Burmeister-Wain to meet the high demand for new vessels in the king crab fisheries. With
the crash of the fish stock in 1980, the project evolved into a mix of ship repair facilities,
general cargo, fisheries processing, and other industrial uses. The project today is
essentially as described in the 1980 Century-Quadra report entitled Fourth of July Creek
Industrial Marine Park Project Description and shown on Figure 2 - Project Overview and
Figure 3 - Site Plan (Appendix Exhibits C & D).
Upon completion of a comprehensive 1981 Environmental Impact Assessment, the City
embarked on a multi-year construction project that ultimately invested the majority of the
City's share of the port bonds and State oil revenues in an access road, the relocation of
Fourth of July Creek, a retaining dike, basin, breakwater, and shiplift. With a State grant,
new investment work has been done to the North Dock and a new floating dock for a total
investment of approximately $65 million.
Access, utilities and land availability helped spawn development of the sawmill and the
prison within the boundaries of the Fourth of July Creek valley complex. The shiplift has
been operational since 1985, and a building was erected to cover large barges and vessels,
new break room, and machine shop buildings. Development activity continues to occur in
the area known as the Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC).
THE PLAN
GOAL An action-oriented document to guide the City and private enterprise in
completing the development of a vibrant and successful marine industrial
center
The Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan is a direct outgrowth of the
community's desire to enhance, encourage, and promote an atmosphere favorable for
additional private sector economic development at the Seward Marine Industrial Center.
For the purpose of this plan, the Seward Marine Industrial Center is considered to include
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the 128.5 acres immediately adjacent to the harbor basin, south of Spring Creek and west
of the prison property (Tract A and Tract B, Johnson—Swift Subdivision, USS No. 1651,
Parcel ID 14533004 [Appendix Exhibits A and B]).
The Seward Marine Industrial Center Development Plan becomes a component of the City
of Seward Comprehensive Plan. Whereas the comprehensive plan contains both advisory
and binding elements, this Plan contains only advisory elements comprised of goals, issues,
and actions. The binding element of the comprehensive plan is the Land Use Plan which is
a legal document that must be adhered to and can be revised only by ordinance.
As part of the process of finalizing the Plan, the City solicited initial suggestions from
various public boards and commissions and interested groups such as the Seward
Chamber of Commerce. The draft Plan was presented to the public at advertised public
hearings and through review by the aforementioned groups. The issues raised and
recommendations made by those individuals and organizations are reflected in this
document. The original Plan was approved by the Seward City Council in 1995. It was then
updated in 2008 and reviewed in 2011. The most recent update was completed in 2018.
An effective plan is one which is implemented. The City of Seward has a track record of
accomplishing actions outlined in its plans. Recommendations from previous plans that
have been accomplished within the SMIC area include:
• Syncrolift with upland rail system
• 315 ton Travelift
• Bulk fuel facility
• 430' North Dock
• Fisheries dock and plant improvements
• New DEC approved outfall
• Electrical substation
• Primary electrical service
• 34 individual power stalls,water, and sewer systems
• Secondary sewer treatment plant
• Preliminary real estate subdivision plat
• Some fill and cargo laydown area
• Some utility improvements including area lighting
• Campground improvements
• Some real estate development (leases and sales)
• New 400 and 800 Amp service located at the North Dock
• Rubble mound breakwater
• Wash down pad
The following items have been funded but not yet accomplished (should be completed by
summer 2018):
• 10-ton crane
• 315' floating dock (Fisherman's Float)
• Building for wash down pad
• Fenders on North Dock
• Widening of the 315 ton Travelift and Travelift pit
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BASIC MARINE INFRASTRUCTURE
GOAL Continuation of Upland Development
The Basin envisioned by the 1980 Century-Quadra concept was enclosed, protected and
dredged to -21 feet mean lower low water (MLLW) to accommodate medium-draft vessels
for ship repair, cargo off loading, and general moorage. The basin has been dredged to
design with -25 foot berths adjacent to the Shiplift Dock and the North Dock. The basin is
protected by a rip rap breakwater along the east shoreline, by a filled sheet pile cell
breakwater along the south and southwest, and by sheet piling along a section of the North
Dock. It is still open to the bay along the west and northwest sides.
Unlike a rock rip rap breakwater, the gravel-filled interconnecting sheet pile cellular
cofferdams making up the South Breakwater require regular maintenance to prevent
failure.
1. Monitor and repair South Breakwater anodes as needed.
Docks described in the 1980 Century-Quadra concept included an inner dock along the
north basin shoreline, deep-water sheet pile cell breakwater and dock enclosing the basin, a
ship repair dock, a boat ramp, and other miscellaneous docks. A ship repair dock, small
fish processing dock, barge ramp, and medium draft cargo dock have been constructed and
are in operation.
There is a growing demand for additional General-Purpose Moorage dock space.
1. Construct a north-south dock approximately 315' to increase moorage within the
basin (under construction at this time).
The North Dock will be upgraded with new fendering and a 10-ton crane, during the
fall/winter of 2017 and winter/spring of 2018.
2. Surface the North Dock and staging areas with concrete, asphalt, crushed rock, or
Roto-Mill (crushed asphalt) including the installation of drainage pipes.
The Barge Ramp has never been completed and there is a concern about its need.
3. If the Barge Ramp is deemed unnecessary, delete it to create additional dock face.
4. Maintain the Fisheries Dock per lease agreement.
The 315 ton Travelift Dock is being widened to accommodate the newly widened Travelift.
Estimated completion is spring 2018.
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The Shiplift Dock is maintained per a Maintenance and Operating (M&O) agreement with
the Syncrolift lessee.
5. Repair or replace Syncrolift dock ladders, bumpering system and corrosion control
of the pipe piling in the splash zone by application of a protective coating.
6. Monitor maintenance of the Shiplift Dock per M&O agreement for the useful life of
the facility.
Shiplift Operations are divided between the mobile 315 ton Travelift and the 5000 long
ton Syncrolift platform. The Syncrolift was an integral part of the original SMIC concept
plan. The Travelift was purchased and put into operation by the City in 1990 and
upgraded to a 315 ton Travelift in 2015 to fill the demand for lifting vessels too small to
economically use the Syncrolift platform but too large for the City's 50 ton Travelift.
A number of improvements relative to the 315 ton Travelift operation have been identified.
1. Expand existing water and electrical systems in the boat storage area.
2. Encourage the development of full-service work stations for major maintenance/
construction projects on vessels in order to limit the degree of maintenance allowed
in the storage area.
3. Provide additional restrooms as needed.
The Syncrolift, although owned by the City, is operated by a contractor through a
Maintenance and Operating Agreement.
The Uplands forming SMIC were for the most part created from the material dredged
during the formation of the basin. The original design called for a grade of 18 feet above
MLLW. The roads are to grade, but some of the land is below desired grade. Drainage
ditches were placed along Delphin and Olga Streets and the north property line to divert
water runoff in the summer. During winter, ditches and culverts freeze causing runoff to
pool in the lower areas behind roads.
1. Provide engineer-designed drainage.
2. Fill and grade the storage area to the correct elevation for the continued
improvement of drainage.
3. Add to Article 18 of all new leases, under Maintenance, "Do not push snow into
ditches."
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MANAGEMENT
GOAL A management level that is responsive to the needs of its customers and
users, adequately serves the public's needs, protects the City's investment,
and ensures public safety
Security and concerns related to potential environmental pollution grow as the number of
boats, cargo, and equipment on-site increases. Sufficient revenues are necessary for
effective on-site management and security of this public facility.
1. Seek a rate of return from the use of public facilities, land assets, and equipment
that will adequately cover deferred maintenance and replacement costs.
a. Examine electric rate method of calculating charges to users
b. Examine credit card rate method of calculating charges to users
2. Continue to review the Upland Boat Work Policy and Best Management Practices
to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act and Local, State, and Federal laws
and regulations where they apply.
3. Ensure that the facility and uses are consistent with the requirements of the
Maritime Security Act of 2002 33.CFR 104.105 and maintain the Facility Use Plan.
LAND USE
GOAL Sound, maximized, and coordinated development of private and public
uplands and facilities in support of the needs of the users and visitors
Platting The City has formulated a subdivision of SMIC and the Fourth of July Creek
Valley. The subdivision plat dedicates roads and provides as-built utility and access
easements. It creates legal lots for existing leases and leaves the majority of the SMIC area
in blocks.
1. Maintain an accurate map through survey and plat amendments for all current
and future leases.
Land Values In order to provide adequate public services and maintenance at SMIC, it
is important that the City receive a fair market value—the current rate is 8% annually of
the appraised value—for the use of its limited land assets.
1. Adjust the annual rental payment every five years. The adjusted annual rental
payment shall be the appraised fair market rental value of the leased land at the
highest and best use of the leased land.
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2. Increase the annual rental payment every year in an amount that reflects the
increase, if any, in the cost of living for the previous year as stated in the Consumer
Price Index, All Urhan Consumers, Anchorage, Alaska Area, All Items 1967=100
("CPI"), as published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
Land Uses SMIC is zoned Industrial. The Seward Zoning Code, Table 15.10.225 Land
Uses Allowed, establishes what uses are allowed within that district. Uses allowed within
the SMIC should focus on strengthening and enhancing the area as a center for marine and
other compatible industries.
1. Review Table 15.10.225 to ensure the uses listed are compatible with the overall
intent of the SMIC area.
Parks and Recreation Under State statutes, the City is required to provide public
access along Spring Creek, Fourth of July Creek, and Resurrection Bay. Although the area
is principally industrial, limited recreation opportunities can be made available without
interfering with surrounding industrial uses.
1. Maintain access from Nash Road to the mouth of Spring Creek and provide a
camping area, and include signage of the access route.
2. Maintain separation between the campground and industrial uses. A chain link
fence will be installed to separate the North Dock from the Campground.
MARKETING
GOAL A comprehensive marketing program primarily targeting fisheries, ship
repair, and marine transportation industries along with a healthy and
complementary mix of commercial support businesses
Current City marketing efforts include: attendance at trade shows, overseas trade
missions, brochures, and advertising.
1. Maintain a sign along Nash Road and central to the SMIC area showing what lands
are available for lease (Appendix Exhibit E).
2. Maintain a fair market value base line from which leases will be negotiated.
3. Continue to encourage multiple users.
4. Evaluate utility rates to encourage more usage while ensuring a fair return to the
public utility system.
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5. Continue to support the Seward Chamber of Commerce as the marketing arm of
the City of Seward.
TRANSPORTATION
GOAL An adequate transportation infrastructure that will serve the needs of the
industrial complex, allow for growth, and attract new business to the
community
Roads Nash Road provides the only ground access to SMIC and the Fourth of July Creek
area. To adequately serve SMIC and attract new industries, it is of the utmost importance
to maintain and improve the public road system to the highest standard economically
possible.
1. Postpone paving interior SMIC streets until site and utility developments are
completed.
Although Parking has not been a problem in the past, as more activity develops it will
become imperative that vehicles park in designated areas off public roads and away from
equipment activity.
1. Ensure that all lease sites include adequate area to comply with parking
requirements set forth in the zoning code, and that lessees provide on-site parking
for employees and customers.
2. Maintain signage in parking areas in support of the public docks.
Although not directly associated with SMIC, having a well-maintained Airport is an
important transportation link for the delivery of parts, goods, and services to the industrial
center businesses.
1. Continue to work with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public
Facilities to improve airport facilities and protect it from river flooding and
erosion.
PUBLIC FACILITIES AND SERVICES
GOAL A full range of public facilities and services adequate to provide a safe and
comfortable work environment for users and visitors
Public Facilities are currently limited from available to non-available.
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1. Include construction of an additional public restroom/shower facility in the City's
Capital Project Plan.
2. Improve paving, fill, fencing, and storm water drainage collection and treatment
infrastructure as development occurs.
Public Safety The distance from town limits police coverage to an occasional patrol and
also increases fire response time. Although a pumper/ladder truck is located in the harbor
storage building, there are no scheduled trained fire department personnel on-site to
operate them. The fire truck is staged on-site and ready for volunteer personnel.
1. Evaluate each new development as to its impact on fire and police services.
2. Complete water system to loop all lines or upsize all cross-feeder lines and provide
additional fire hydrants as needed.
3. Identify and reserve a site for a fire station to serve the Fourth of July Valley area.
4. Include a separate fire station in Capital Project Plan, to accommodate more
and/or larger equipment and supplies to support increased industrial development.
Possibly include a joint small office for Seward Police.
5. Explore possible cooperative arrangements with Spring Creek Correctional
Facility staff to provide initial fire or other public safety needs.
Public Utilities such as primary water, sewer, and electrical service systems have not
been extended throughout the undeveloped SMIC areas (Appendix Exhibits Fl-F3). The
cost of extending these utilities creates a disincentive to the establishment of smaller
businesses.
1. Improve the water and electrical systems in areas associated with the 315 ton
Travelift to accommodate increased public use.
2. Include in City capital planning the extension of electrical, sewer, and water
throughout the industrial area.
3. Support updating Seward City Code to facilitate utility extension development.
4. Continue to place all electric utilities below ground.
ENVIRONMENT AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
GOAL A high level of environmental regulatory compliance and a clean work
environment
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Environmental Concerns The objective of the City is to maintain a clean work
environment and to protect the land, water, and air to the highest degree possible without
making the area prohibitive for the type of activities associated with industrial areas.
1. Require compliance with all rules and regulations of the Environmental Protection
Agency and the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
2. Maintain policies and procedures for monitoring and ensuring vessel storage/
repair site clean-up.
3. Maintain and distribute use guidelines to lessees, operators, and users of the area
for ship repair—including minor repairs, sand blasting, and painting.
Waste Management is integral to managing a successful industrial area where large
amounts of waste are generated. Separation of steel, wood, and general garbage is required
at the Kenai Peninsula Borough (KPB) solid waste facility. It is illegal to dump used oil in
solid waste containers.
1. Continue implementation and improvements of a program to control the
separation, collection, recycling, and disposal of waste generated at the industrial
center in accordance with established environmental policies and regulations/
requirements of the KPB solid waste facility.
2. Continue to improve used oil collection procedures and disposal facilities to meet
the demands of user groups and to ensure a clean environment.
3. Improve methods to monitor waste material disposal to control and reduce the
costs associated with the collection of solid and liquid waste materials.
4. Maintain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP).
APPEARANCE
GOAL A high standard of aesthetic appearance and cleanliness through
landscaping, litter control efforts, and development of public amenities that
are in keeping with the industrial maritime theme of the area
Landscaping and Beautification industrial areas do not have to be barren and devoid
of natural aesthetics. An atmosphere that is pleasant and attractive to users and visitors
alike can be cultivated through thoughtful planning and landscaping efforts.
1. Where possible, reduce scrap metal storage, trash, and other materials that may be
considered offensive to the casual observer.
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2. Ensure that all businesses comply with City codes regarding the collection and
disposal of trash.
SIGNS, ZONING, BUILDING
GOAL A high level of public and private compliance with Seward City Code
Signs Adequate public signing is important to provide directions, identify streets, point
out public facilities, and post rules and regulations for visitors. Private signing identifies
places of business.
1. Review public signing to ensure that it is adequate to the needs of the public and
the City.
2. Ensure private signing meets Seward City Code.
3. Maintain a sign along Nash Road identifying and welcoming visitors to the Seward
Marine Industrial Center.
4. Maintain a sign denoting lands for lease with contact information.
5. Support north and southbound directional signage to SMIC at the corner of the
Seward Highway and Nash road.
Zoning code development requirements regulate open space for fire prevention/fighting,
air and light.
1. Recognize that current zoning codes could limit necessary and appropriate
development.
2. Support variance requests for height and set-back requirements as approved by the
Planning and Zoning Commission.
Buildings constructed to code are important to ensure safe working conditions and to add
to the community tax base. The City has adopted building, fire, mechanical, electrical, and
plumbing codes.
1. Ensure that all structures, permanent or temporary, are constructed to adopted
building and fire code standards.
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
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GOAL Adoption of the plan by resolution of the City Council and implementation
by all identified participants
For the City of Seward to realize the benefits of the SMIC Development Plan and thereby
ensure sound growth and development, actions must be taken not only by the City of
Seward but by many other players within the community and the Borough, State, and
Federal Governments.
Following are specific actions which are necessary to ensure the successful implementation
of this Plan:
Adopting a Plan shows commitment and establishes policy. Council should, by
resolution, adopt the Plan based upon recommendations of the Port and Commerce
Advisory Board and the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Use the Plan to guide the City of Seward in the appropriate quality growth and
development of the SMIC. Consistent with its original intent, the Plan will remain flexible.
While it is intended that all actions presented in this Plan will be implemented, it is
recognized that changing conditions in the future may necessitate modifications of planned
actions or the introduction of additional actions to satisfy local needs. The City recognizes
the critical role of plans as key program documents to guide the community's capital
budgeting process.
It is recommended that the SMIC Development Plan be reviewed annually and updated
within five years, or more often as needed. An annual review will help track
accomplishments, changes, and inadvertent omissions.
APPENDIX (The attachments must be updated and kept current.)
Exhibit A- Site Map: Fourth of July Creek Valley
Exhibit B -Preliminary Subdivision Layout
Exhibit C - Project Overview: 1980 Project Description
Exhibit D -ARCADIS 2016 Site Plan
Exhibit E -Lease Sites
Exhibit F - Utility Layout
1. Power Utilities
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3. Water Utilities
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SMIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN-ORIGINAL
Action Item Res ousible Partv Status
Monitor and repair South Breakwater anodes as needed Shiplift Lessee Yearly inspection.Report provided to harbor.
Construct a north-south dock approximately 315'to increase moorage within the basin Harbor Completed in 201 S.
,in r—c me 1 1nu111grna 1.—wrnr.goers ,—1- , ru,rrcu r Rrrr.r-..rrn toru,ncu—pnnry rncruu o �e Harbor Completed in 2018.
Determine if the Barge Ramp is necessary Harbor Deemed necessary and repaired in 2018.
If the Barge Ramp is deemed unnecessary,delete it to create additional dock face Harbor Strike from plan.
Maintain the Fisheries Dock per lease agrccmcnt Fisheries Dock Lessee See lease for details.
Repair or replace Syncrolift dock ladders,hampering system and corrosion control of the pipe piling in the splash zone by application Ladders last replaced in 2013.Unknown date
of a protective coating Shiplift Lessee of last protective coating application.
Monitor maintenance of the Shiplift Dock per M&O agreement for the useful life of the facility Harbor Harbor receives Lloyd's inspection reports.
Expand existing water and electrical systems in the boat storage area IIarbor Possible funding available for expansion in
2019 from leftover bn'ant funding.
Encourage the development of full-setwicc work stations for major maintenance/construction projects on vessels in order to limit the Pad poured and construction star ed on treated
degree of maintenance allowed in the storage area Harbor washdovst building in 2018.Projected
I wo portable toilets provided during pet rods of
Provide additional restrooms as needed Harbor peak usage.Consider clause in long term leases
a— —o...-
Provide engineer-desibmed drainage on the Uplands Harbor No en*incer desk,*ns in place.
Fill and grade the storage area to the correct elevation for the continued improvement of drainage Harhor Ongoing.
Add to Article 18 of all new leases,under Maintenance,"Do not push snow into ditches." Harbor Completed in 2018.
' Harbor Continue to evaluate lease rates.
Examine electric rate method of calculating charges to users Finance Ongoing.
Examine credit card rate method of calculating charges to users Finance Ongoing.
Continue to review the Upland Boat Work Policy and Best Management Practices to ensure compliance with the Clean Water Act and
Local,State,and Federal laws and regulations where they apply a I Harbor Ongoing.Needs to be reviewed in 2019.
Suike"Facility Use Plan"and replace with
Ensure that the facility and uses are consistent with the requirements of the Maritime Security Act of 2002 33.CFR 104.105 and "Facility Security Plan".$250,000 for security
maintain the Facility Use Plan Harbor infrashncmre included in 2019 City Legislative
Maintain an accurate map through survey and plat amendments far all current and future leases Community Develo rent Ongoing.
Adjust the annual rental payment every I1ve years. The adjusted annual rental payment shall be the appraised lair market rental value Adjustment due in 2020.Harbor looking at
of the leased land at the highest and best use of the leased land Harbor historical increases for 2020/2021 budget.
Increase the annual rental payment evety year in an amount that reflects the increase,if any,in the cost of living for the previous year
as stated in the Consumer Price Index,AU UrbaFi Consumers,Anehoreage,Alaska,4 re¢,A11 hems 1967=100("CPP),as published Finance Occurs in July per state calendar year.
by the United States Department of Labor,Bureau of Labor Statistics
Strike"Table 15.10.225"and replace with
Review Table 15.10.225 to ensure the uses listed are compatible with the overall intent of the SMIC area Community Development "Table 15.10.2-6". Joint work session with
planning and zoning and PACAB scheduled for
Maintain access from Nash Road to the mouth of Spring Creek and provide a camping area,and include signage of the access route Harbor/Parks and Recreation wo pore s gns I s I alien. a ppmg a e—a w
a a Harbor Chain link fence installed in 2013.
Maintain a sign along Nash Road and central to the SMIC area showing what lands are available for lease Harbor Updated 11/19/2018.
Maintain a fair market value base line from which leases will be negotiated Harbor Ongoing.
Continue to encourage multiple users All Departments Ongoing.
Evaluate utility rates to encourage more usage while ensuring a fair return to the public utility system Electric Ongoing.
Continue to support the Seward Chamber of Conmperce as the marketing arm of the City of Seward All Departments Marine Senwices List needs u dating.
Postpone paving interior SMIC streets until site and utility developments are completed Public Works Ongoing.
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Ensure that all lease sites include adequate area to comply with parking requirements set forth in the zoning code,and that lessees
provide on-site parking for employees and customers Community Development Ongoing.
Maintain signage in parking areas in support of the public docks Harbor Signs win t5e 111stallea ry morm i joc w e
Continue to work with the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to improve airport facilities and protect it from rrport unprovcmcnt project moving forward.
river flooding and erosion Administration Additional S&I million requested for runway
Include construction of an additional public restroom/shower facility in the City's Capital Project Plan Harbor/Administration Or encourage construction b a leaseholder.
Improve paving,fill,fencing and storm water drainage collection and treatment infrastructure as development occurs Harbor wo s o n war 5r^p olec c u e
Evaluate each new development as to its impact on fire and police services Building Ongoing.
Complete water system to loop all lines or upsize all cross-feeder lines and provide additional fire hydrants as needed Public Works Ongoing.
Idcntifv and reserve a site for a fire station to serve the Fourth of.Iuly Valley area Fire/CommunityDevelo men[ Possible site identified.
Include a separate fire station in Capital Project Plan,to accommodate more and/or larger equipment and supplies to support
increased industrial development.Possibly include a joint small office for Seward Police Administration Ongoing.
- a Fire/Harbor Co-use agreement in place.
Improve[he water mid electrical systems in areas associated with the 315 Lou Travelif[to accommodate increased public use Harbor Ongoing.
Include in City capital planning the extension of electrical,sewer,and water throughout the industrial area Harbor/Administration Ongoing.
Support updating Seward City Code to facilitate utility extension development Conurtunity Development Planning and Zoning Commission began
consideration of assessment districts in 2019.
Continue to place all electric utilities below ground Electric Ongoing.
' Harbor Required in lease language.
Maintain policies and procedures for monitoring and ensuring vessel storage/repair site clean-up Harbor Ongoing.
Harbor Ongoing.
generated at the industrial center in accordance with established environmental policies and regulations/requirement;of the KPB Harbor Ongoing.
Continue to improve used oil collection procedures and disposal facilities to meet the demands of user groups and to ensure a clean Harbor Signs installed in 2018 instructing users to
environment contact harbor office for used oil disposal.
Harbor Ongoing.
Maintain a Storni Water Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP) Harbor Ongoing.
Where possible,reduce scrap metal storage,trash,and other materials that may be considered offensive to die casual observer Harbor Required by City Code.
Ensure that all businesses comply with City codes regarding the collection and disposal of trash Harbor/Comminny Development Ongoing.
Review public signing to ensure that it is adequate to the needs of the public and the City Community Development Ongoing.
Ensure private sigrim,meets Sewall City Code Corniniiii1y Development Review of all businesses occurred in 2019.
Maintain a sign along Nash Road identifying and welcoming visitors to the Seward Marine Industrial Center Harbor Ongoing.
Maintain a sign denoting lands tot lease with contact information Harbor Ongoing.
Support north and soutlibound directional signage to SMIC at the corner of the Seward Highway and Nash road Harbor/Administration Chamber is actively working on this.
Recognize that current zoning codes could limit necessaly and appropriate development Community Development Ongoing.
Support variance requests for height and set-back requirements as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission Community Development Ongoing.
Ensue that all structures,permanent or temporary,are constructed to adopted building and fire code standards Building Ongoing.
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SM I C Development Plan Review- Updated after November 6, 2019 M eating
Action Item Responsible Part Status
Monitor and repair South Breakwater anodes as needed Shi lift Lessee Yearly inspection.Report to beprovided to harbor.
Construct a north-south dock approximately 315'to increase Completed in 2018.
moorage within the basin Harbor
Surface the North Dock and staging areas with concrete,asphalt, Partially completed in 2018.Paving needs to be
crushed rock,or Roto-Mill(crushed asphalt)including the Harbor completed.
installation of drainage pipes
Determine if the Barge Ramp is necessary Harbor Deemed necessary and repaired in 2018.
if the Barg Ramp is i4eemed ufmeeessafy,delete:t t,.,... ... Strikefrom plan.
#arber
additional dock fac
Maintain the Fisheries Dock per lease agreement See leasefor details.Lease extension is due June,
Fisheries Dock Lessee 2020.
Repair or replace Syncrolift dock ladders,bumpering system and Ladders last replaced in 2013.Unknown date of last
corrosion control of the pipe piling in the splash zone by Shi pl ift Lessee protective coati ng appl ication.
application of a protective coating
Monitor maintenance of the Shiplift Dock per M&O agreement for Harbor receives Lloyd's inspection reports.
the useful life of the facility Harbor
Expand existing water and electrical systems in the boat storage Possiblefunding availablefor expansion in 2019 from
area Harbor leftover grant funding.No leftover grant$.Water is
scheduled for 2020.
Encourage the development of full-service work stations for major Pad poured and construction started on heated
maintenance/construction projects on vessels in order to limit the washdown building in 2018.Projected completion in
degree of maintenance allowed in the storage area. Harbor 2019.Washdown building is Amost complete.
Expected completion is Spring,2020.
Provide additional restrooms as needed Two portabletoilets provided during periods of peak
usage.Consider clause in long term leases that
Harbor includesfeefor restroom maintenance.Additional Aort-
a-potty can be added at the far end of the SM I C yard.
Provide engineer-designed drainage on the Uplands No engineer designs in place.Funding needs to be
Harbor identified.
Fill and grade the storage area to the correct elevation for the Ongoing.
continued improvement of drainage Harbor
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Add to Article 1 S of all new leases,under Maintenance,`Do not Completed in 2018.
push snow into ditches." Harbor
Seek a rate of return from the use of public facilities,land assets, Continue to evaluate I ease rates.
and equipment that will adequately cover deferred maintenance Harbor
and replacement costs
Examine electric rate method of calculating charges to users Ongoing.Schneider asked for language to be
Fi nance e val uated
Examine credit card rate method of calculating charges to users Ongoi ng.Schneider asked for I anguage to be
Fi nance a val uated
Continue to review the Upland Boat Work Policy and Best Ongoing.Needs to be reviewed i n 2019.
Management Practices to ensure compliance with the Clean Water
Act and Local,State,and Federal laws and regulations where they Harbor
apply
Ensure that the facility and uses are consistent with the Strike"Facility Use Plan"and re placewith"Facility
requirements of the Maritime Security Act of 2002 33.CFR Harbor Security Plan".$250,000 for security infrastructure
104.105 and maintain the Facility Use Plan induded in 2019& 2020 City Legislative Priorities.
Maintain an accurate map through survey and plat amendments for Community Ongoing.
all current and future leases Development
Adjust the annual rental payment every five years. The adjusted Adjustment due in 2020.Harbor looking at historical
annual rental payment shall be the appraised fair market rental increases for 2020/2021 budget.
value of the leased land at the highest and best use of the leased Harbor
land
Increase the annual rental payment every year in an amount that Occurs i n July per state cal endar year.
reflects the increase,if any,in the cost of living for the previous
year as stated in the Consumer Price Index,All Urhan Consumers,
Anchorage,Alaska Area,All Items 1967=100("CPI'),as Fi nance
published by the United States Department of Labor,Bureau of
Labor Statistics
Review Table 15.10.225 to ensure the uses listed are compatible Strike"Table 15.10.225"and replace with"Table
with the overall intent of the SMIC area Community 15.10.226". Joint work session with planning and
Development Zoning and PACAB scheduled for January 2020.
Maintain access from Nash Road to the mouth of Spring Creek and Two more signs installed.Camping area will become
provide a camping area,and include signage of the access route Harbor/Parks and paid in 2019.
Recreati on
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Maintain separation between the campground and industrial uses. Chai n I i nk fence i nstal led i n 2018.
A chain link fence will be installed to separate the North Dock Harbor
from the Campground
Maintain a sign along Nash Road and central to the SMIC area Updated 11/19/2018.
showing what lands are available for lease Harbor
Maintain a fair market value base line from which leases will be Ongoing.
negotiated Harbor
Continue to encourage multiple users All Departments Ongoing.
Evaluate utility rates to encourage more usage while ensuring a Ongoing.
fair return to the public utility system Electric
Continue to support the Seward Chamber of Commerce as the Marine Services List needs updating.
marketing arm of the City of Seward All Departments
Postpone paving interior SMIC streets until site and utility Ongoing.
developments are completed Publ i c Works
Ensure that all lease sites include adequate area to comply with Ongoi ng.
parking requirements set forth in the zoning code,and that lessees Community
provide on-site parking for employees and customers Development
Maintain signage in parking areas in support of the public docks Signs wi 11 be instal I ed by North Dock when work is
Harbor complete.
Continue to work with the Alaska Department of Transportation Airport improvement project moving forward.
and Public Facilities to improve airport facilities and protect it Administration Additional $8.1 million requested for runway
from river flooding and erosion extension in 2019 Federal Legislative Priorities.
Include construction of an additional public restroom/shower Harbor/ Or encourage construction by a leaseholder.
facility in the City's Capital Project Plan Administration
Improve paving,fill,fencing,and storm water drainage collection Two storm water projects i nd uded i n 2019 City
Harbor and treatment infrastructure as development occurs L egislative Priorities.
Evaluate each new development as to its impact on fire and police Ongoi ng.
services Building
Complete water system to loop all lines or upsize all cross-feeder Ongoi ng.
lines and provide additional fire hydrants as needed Publ i c Works
Identify and reserve a site for a fire station to serve the Fourth of Fire/Community Possible site identified.
July Valley area Development
Include a separate fire station in Capital Project Plan,to Ongoing.
accommodate more and/or larger equipment and supplies to
support increased industrial development.Possibly include a joint Administration
small office for Seward Police
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Explore possible cooperative arrangements with Spring Creek Co-use agreement in place.
Correctional Facility staff to provide initial fire or other public Fire/Harbor
safety needs
Improve the water and electrical systems in areas associated with Ongoi ng.
the 315 ton Travelift to accommodate increased public use Harbor
Include in City capital planning the extension of electrical,sewer, Harbor/ Ongoing.
and water throughout the industrial area Administration
Support updating Seward City Code to facilitate utility extension Community Ranning and Zoning Commission began consideration
development Development of assessment districts in 2019.
Continue to place all electric utilities below ground Electric Ongoing.
Require compliance with all rules and regulations of the Requi red i n I ease I anguage.
Environmental Protection Agency and the Alaska Department of Harbor
Environmental Conservation
Maintain policies and procedures for monitoring and ensuring Ongoi ng.
vessel storage/repair site clean-up Harbor
Maintain and distribute use guidelines to lessees,operators,and Ongoing.
users of the area for ship repair including minor repairs,sand Harbor
blasting,and painting
Continue implementation and improvements of a program to Ongoi ng.
control the separation,collection,recycling,and disposal of waste
generated at the industrial center in accordance with established Harbor
environmental policies and regulations/requirements of the KPB
solid waste facility
Continue to improve used oil collection procedures and disposal Signs Installed in 2018 Instructing usersto contact
facilities to meet the demands of user groups and to ensure a clean Harbor harbor off icefor used oil disposal.
environment
Improve methods to monitor waste material disposal to control and Ongoing.
reduce the costs associated with the collection of solid and liquid Harbor
waste materials
Maintain a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan(SWPPP) Harbor Ongoi ng.
Where possible,reduce scrap metal storage,trash,and other Required by City Code.
materials that may be considered offensive to the casual observer Harbor
Ensure that all businesses comply with City codes regarding the Harbor/Community Ongoing.
collection and disposal of trash Development
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Review public signing to ensure that it is adequate to the needs of Community Ongoing.
the public and the City Development
Ensure private signing meets Seward City Code Community Review of all businesses occurred in 2019.
Development
Maintain a sign along Nash Road identifying and welcoming Ongoing.
visitors to the Seward Marine Industrial Center Harbor
Maintain a sign denoting lands for lease with contact information Harbor Ongoi ng.
Support north and southbound directional signage to SMIC at the Harbor/ Chamber is actively working on this.
corner of the Seward Highway and Nash road Administration
Recognize that current zoning codes could limit necessary and Community Ongoing.
appropriate development Development
Support variance requests for height and set-back requirements as Community Ongoing.
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission Development
Ensure that all strictures,permanent or temporary,are constructed Ongoi ng.
to adopted building and fire code standards Building
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Port & Commerce Advisory Board
2019 GOALS CALENDAR
DATE SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS
January 2 • Review and discuss RES 2019-01 PACAB priorities
Meeting • Review and discuss RES 2019-02 Seward Rate Study
January 22 • Joint work session with P&Z commission
Work Session
February 6 • Presentation by Justin Sternberg, Seward Blue Pipeline Manager
Meeting • 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
Work Session
March 6 • Fishing Trawler Fleet
Meeting • Seward Airport
March 20 • Alternative Energy work session with City Council—discussing the Andy Baker
Work Session Heat Loop
April 3 • Vessel Property Tax
Meeting • 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
April17 • Housing
Work Session . 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
May 15 • Climate Action Plan
Work Session
June to end of . HIATUS - MEET AS NEEDED
August
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Port & Commerce Advisory Board
2019 GOALS CALENDAR
DATE SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS
August 14
Meeting
The order for meetings in September were switched to allow the Board to freely discuss the events of the summer
and prepare action items for the September 18 agenda.
September 4 • Legislative Priorities
Work Session . Budget
September 18 • Housing
Meeting
October 2 • AML
Meeting • Review SMIC development and tariff
• Budget
• Prioritize City, State and Federal Priorities for Port& Commerce Initiatives
October 16 • Review SMIC development and tariff
Work Session
November 6 • Review utility infrastructure for future growth and development/Rate Study
Meeting
November 27 •
Work Session
December 4 • Approve Resolution for PACAB priorities (2020)
Meeting
December 18 •
Work Session
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Port& Commerce Advisory Board
2020 GOALS CALENDAR
DATE SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS
January 1
Meeting
January 15
Work Session
February 5
Meeting
February 19 •
Work Session
March 4
Meeting
March 18
Work Session
April 1
Meeting
April 15
Work Session
May 6
May 20 •
Work Session
June to end of • HIATUS - MEET AS NEEDED
August
August 5
Meeting
August 19
Work Session
September 2
Meeting
September 16
Work Session
October 7
Meeting
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Port& Commerce Advisory Board
2020 GOALS CALENDAR
DATE SUGGESTED AGENDA ITEMS
October 21
Work Session
November 4
Meeting
November 18
Work Session
December 2
Meeting
December 16 •
Work Session
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-094
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2019 CITY LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified
as top legislative priorities; and
WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the
efforts of City Administration in its lobbying efforts;and
WHEREAS, the list of projects are compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska
Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyists;and
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WHEREAS,the passage of this resolution occurs through a public process; and
WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive and
{{ Strategic Plans.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,that:
Section 1. This list of city projects is hereby declared to be the official City priority list
for the City of Seward for calendar year 2019:
A. PORT, HARBOR,AND INDUSTRIAL AREA
1. S500.000 to pave the apron and add a wash down pad at the 50-Ton Travelift.
2 S 1.000.000 for storm water discharge infrastructure at the Seward Marine Industrial
i 3. S 1._'41.2>0 for JAG Shipyard Environmental Discharge Controls.
4. S-'0().00o tier rnoineering and design to replace failing infrastructure in the Seward
11oat I larbor, including K and L Floats.
5. S200.000 to extend electrical power to X Float.
6. SS00.000 for a 5-ton crane at or near I Dock.
7. S250.000 for security infrastructure for city vessel storage yard at the Seward
'J Marine Industrial Center.
B. PUBLIC FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE
1. $250,000 for initial design and engineering of a new 100' x 80' metal building to
t replace and relocate the existing Public Works Shop (City will provide land for the
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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2018-094
new building).
2 $E000.U0O for nrijor nwintenance and repairs at the Alaska Seal.ife Center.
3. $500.000 for roof repairs at the Alaska SeaLife Center.
4. $200.000 for deshan anti enLtineerinb ot'an indoor multi-u,e f:►cility.
5. $500,000 to upgrade ��indov�s and the building envelope at City Hall.
C. ELECTRIC
1. $8 million to deslun and rebuild the electric transmission line from the Seward
Highway to the Sc\\ard Marine Industrial Center tacility and upgrade the Spring
Creek substation b\ securing an alternative feed transformer to add capacitN and
reduce system outa`aes. and provide continuous service during maintenance periods.
2 $1.5 million to repair and replace one mile of transmission line into the Fort
Raymond Substation with 115kV compatible el,luipment (This is a project supported
by the Alaska Railhelt Cooperative Transmission and Electric Company (,11Z( "I'EC)
because the current condition of the transmission line exceeds the estimated life
expectancy of 5U years).
3. $2 million to rebuild obsolete and aging infrastructure and add new infrastructure
with the expanding Camelot Subdivision where development and growth require the
new updated system.
4 The Cite is reLlucsting $12 million to upgrade transmission conductors anda
substation transformers to improve the system's capacity to 115kV over existing
69kV capacit}. this would help unify the transmission system fir the entire
community and expand the system's capabilities, allowing higher capacity projects
into the future.
D. ROADS,STREETS, AND ADA ACCESS1131LITV
1. $)00.000 for improving City infrastructure for AD.A acccssihility.
2. $2.9 million for design, engineering and construction to protect Eowcll Point Road
from further coastal erosion. This road is the sole land access to critical public
infrastructure, State Parks trailhead, businesses, and the community of Lowell Point.
E. PUBLIC SAFETY
1. Up to $250,000 for a needs assessment and conceptual design and engineering for a
replacement Seward Fire Station. l he City is experiencing growth on the west side
(fuel farm expansion and homes) and in the Seward Marine Industrial Center (City
will provide a match of land).
2 1Ip to 5250,000 for initial design and engineering of a Public Safety Building (City
ill provide a match of land).
3. $f million for a new animal shelter that is used by City and Borough citizens (City
vtrill provide a match of land).
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RESOLUTION 2018-094
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F. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Support for feasibility analyses considering pipeline or multi-modal delivery methods
of making natural gas available to communities not currently along a pipeline
corridor, and using Seward's road'rail/barge connections as demonstration projects.
2 Support public/private partnerships to encourage both residential and commercial
land development.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
10"' day of December, 2018.
} THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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Sue McClure,Vice Mayor
AYES: Osenga, Horn,Towsley, Lane, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: Seese, Squires
ABSTAIN: None
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City Clerk
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CITY OF SENVARD,ALASKA
RESOLI"T'ION 2018-095
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALAS" ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
1� YEAR 2019 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified
as top legislative priorities; and
r1 WHEREAS, the list of projects are compiled and distributed to the State of Alaska
Legislature, Kenai Peninsula Borough, and City of Seward lobbyists;and
WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects. prioritizes needs, and focuses the
efforts of City Administration in its lobbNin_ cl and
WHEREAS, the passage ol'this resolution occurs thruu1.!11 a huhlic process; and
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WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the Cite Comprehensive and
Strategic Plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that:
Section 1. This list of city projects is hereby declared to be the official State priority list
for the City of Seward for calendar year 2019:
A. BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Legislative support for maintaining the current level of State contributions into the
PERS/TRS Retirement System on behalf of Kcal governments, and for not
extending the amortization period, in order to ol'iset unfunded retirement system
liabilities and to make future contribution rates more affordable for the state and
local governments.
2 Support for continuing Medicaid programs and capital cost reimbursement at not
less than current year funding levels.
'A I Legislative support for continuing, Alaska Fnergv Authority (AEA) programs that
promote energy efficiency and conservation to help mitigate the costs of heating
,a homes and businesses not-served by natural gas.
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4. Legislative support for feasibilit\ analyses considering pipeline or multi-modal
delivery methods of making natural gas a,a table to communities not currently along
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a pipeline corridor, and using Seward's road/rail/barge connections as
demonstration projects.
5. Legislative support for matching City funds tm\ards the non-I ederal 50% cost
share of the U.S. Army Corps of Lngineers studs reLluired to address the Lowell
Canyon Diversion Tunnel hazard. The City currently ewes$260,022.
6. Continued support for the State Department of"Transportation and Public Facilities
Municipal Harbors Grant Program.
7. Full funding of the Alaska Police Standards Council in order to return to full
reimbursement of Police Recruit training costs.
8 Full funding of the Alaska Department of Corrections in order to return 100% of
the operational costs of the Jail to the State of Alaska.
9 Full funding of the :Aaska Department of Corrections in order to continue State
operation of the Spring Creek Correctional Center, the only maximum-security
prison in the State ot*Alaska.
IQ Full funding of the Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) in order to r
continue vocational training and investment in local communities and trades. The
City seeks support for AV] 1:(' as it provides students with skills and career paths
that beneIIt the State and local economy.
11. Legislative support for expanding access to mental health and suhstance use
disorder treatment and recovery, to include expansion and reno\ation of the
SeaVic\v Community Services existing behavioral health treatment facility.
B. CAPITAL PROJECTS
Recognizing the current government sector fiscal reality and its potential private sector economic
impacts, the City of Seward is limiting; its capital improvement project requests to those where
the State's participation would leverage other significant funding, complete projects already
underway, address projects of immediate life and safety, and enable projects that could be
eligible under a statewide bond package if the State pursues and the voters approve such a plan.
1. SK million to design and rebuild the electric transmission line from the Seward
Highk\ay to the Seward Marine Industrial Center faci I it\ and upgrade the Spring
Creek substation by securing an alternative feed transturmer to add capacity and
reduce system outages, and provide continuous service during maintenance periods.
2 $12 million to upgrade transmission conductors and substation transformers to
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f impro%c the sNstem's capacity, to 1 15kV over existing 69 kV capacity. This would
help unit% the trans►nission system for the entire community and expand the
system's capabilities,allowing higher capacity projects into the future.
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3. $1,000,000 for systems maintenance and repairs at the Alaska SeaLife
Center.
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4. $500,000 for a hull wash water collection and treatment system at the 50-Ton
Travelift.
5. $1,241,250 for JAG Shipyard Environmental Discharge Controls.
6. Continued support for Alaska Energy Authority grant program in order to expand
district heat loop systems and other alternati\c cnergy projects.
7. $1.000.000 for the design, engineering and construction of an Animal Shelter and
dog park facility
8, $8,100,000 for the Alaska Department of "Transportation to extend the proposed
runway to 4,000 feet in order to accommodate larger aircraft and provide effective
disaster response
C. CRUISE PASSENGER VESSEL TAX REGIONAL IMPACT FUND OR CRUISE
SHIP GAMBLING TAX
1. Appropriating funding for the Alaska Railroad Corporation Seward Marine Terminal
Expansion project supporting both passenger and freight activities.
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Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
I Oh day of December, 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Vice Mayor
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NOES: None
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ABSTAIN: None
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF SEWARD'S CALENDAR
YEAR 2019 FEDERAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES
WHEREAS, the City annually compiles a list of projects or issues that are identified as
top Federal legislative priorities;and
WHEREAS, the list of projects is compiled and distributed to the Kenai Peninsula
Borough, our congressional delegation and City of Seward federal lobbyist; and
WHEREAS, this resolution validates projects, prioritizes needs, and focuses the efforts
of City Administration in its lobbying efforts; and
WHEREAS,the passage of this resolution occurs through a public process; and
°f WHEREAS, all projects on this list are consistent with the City Comprehensive and
Strategic Plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA,that:
Section 1. The following list of Ielgislati\e lrojects is hereby declared to be the official
legislative priority list of the City of Sexy and iOr 201 Q:
A. APPROPRIATIONS AND GRANTS
1. Appropriating funding for the development of the new Coast Guard Fast Response
Cutter facilities as well as home port support facilities.
9 2. $266,022 appropriation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the City's 50%
remaining cost share for the 1.ox�ell Creek Flood Dl�crsion feasibility Study.
3. $7 million fOr a comhrehcnsive Scv�ard Flood Mitigation on the vNatershed
level by the t'.S. -\rm\ Corps of i-Aigineers.
4. $3 million appropriation for Lowell Point Road storm surge mitigation, bank
stabilization and erosion control projects through a future Section 103 study by the U.
S. Army Corps of Engineers.
5. $1 million appropriation for erosion control projects. through a future Section 14
study by the U.S. Arim Corps of Engineers, for the Sex�ard Marine Industrial Center
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and the Alaska Railroad Dock.
6. $2.496 million in the Highway Transportation Bill for design, engineering,
construction and protection from coastal erosion for the Lowell Point Road, the sole
land access to residences, critical infrastructure, and a State Parks trailhead.
7. Appropriating funding for the Alaska Railroad Corporation SeN�and \Jarine Terminal
hxpansion project supporting both passenger and freight acti%ities. This may also
involve a collaboration with the Alaska Railroad to seek BUILD Act grants or
funding in a future Highway Transportation bill.
8. $8.1 million for the Federal Aviation Administration to extend the proposed runway
to 4.000 feet in order to accommodate larger aircraft and provide effective disaster
resl)onse
B. Al"1'llORIJATIONS AND BENEFICIAL LEGISLATION
1. Authorization langua_lC amending the Water Resource Development :act of 2007
(Public l.aw 110-114, 121 STAT. 1205) to require the Army Corps of higineers to
continue the operation and maintenance ol'the Lowell Canyon Tunnel until such time
that an alternative method of flood diversion has been constructed and a
determination by the Corps that the City of Seward and its residents arc no longer at
risk of catastrophic flooding
Support the establishment of a Prescott grant program �wliin the Fish & Wildlife
Scr�ice budget to provide support for a live stranding network and responding to
marine mammal and seabird live stranding and mortalities throughout Alaska
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
10`h day of December, 2018.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Sue McClure, Vice Mayor
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j NOES: None
ABSENT: Seese, Squires
ABSTAIN: None
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PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD
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A RESOLUTION OF THE SEWARD PORT AND COMMERCE
ADVISORY BOARD (PACAB) RECOMMENDING COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF PACAB PRIORITIES FROM FEBRUARY 2019 to
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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 re�-iewed and refined
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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
' • Reyic%� taxes, especially vessel property tax
• Reyie%N the Harhoi- I ariffas needed
• t� ork to suppOr: industries to Seward including the Community Dev,1opment Quota
(C'I)Q) fleets L.r.d related industries,oil &gas related industries_ :rai:> ),)nation, vessel
maintenance and repair facilities and commercial/sport fishing ind<<>u.
• 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 Rene\cahle Iner,\ flan, review
'1 Title 15 including process and procedures for alternative enen y connection to city
infrastructure
• Continue to send a board member to the Alaska Municipal League Annual Conference
(AML)
• Creme a ('lima,_ _Action Plan(2020)
• Sup1)01-t the BIL,: i'iPeline Initiative
• Re%lc\N utility infra�.ruCture for future growth and development.
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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 D, ALASKA
Christeffal Terry, Chai
AYES: Hughes, Schneider, Paquette, Lemas, Terry
NOES:
ABSENT: Jaffa, Lawrence
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Priorities
- Support harbor operations and harbor users
- Help lead Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) development
- Support new and existing industries by sponsoring beneficial legislation and advising the
Seward Chamber of Commerce in their marketing role for the city
- Explore energy alternatives and community sustainability practices
- Promote quality of life for Seward residents
Short Term Goals
- Review the vessel property tax and provide recommendation to Council
- Sponsor an Energy Fair for the community
- Evaluate options for a heat pump rebate program and present a proposal to Council
- Hold another joint work session with the Planning & Zoning Commission about a SMIC
overlay
- Develop a written plan for the Climate Action Plan and delegate responsibilities
- Participate in the January 2020 City Council work session with the electric department
- Determine action needed to address halibut by-catch and provide recommendation to
Council
- Support the work of the Airport Committee
- Create an ad hoc committee for SMIC Development and an ad hoc committee for Energy
- Send a board member to the Alaska Municipal League Conference
- Prioritize City, State, and Federal Priorities for port and commerce initiatives
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Long Term Goals
- Evaluate the Blue Pipeline Initiative and give recommendation to Council on the city's
continued investment (2021)
- Provide input on the Capital Improvement Plan (2021)
- Review the Harbor Tariff (2021)
- Submit a Climate Action Plan to Council for adoption (2021)
- Update SMIC Development Plan (2022)
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From: Laura Schneider
To: Jessica Stallard
Cc: Brenda Ballou
Subject: Re: November 13,2019 PACAB WS Packet
Date: Tuesday,November 12,2019 4:10:43 PM
Attachments: PACAB Priorities.docx
Boards&Commissions-2020 PACAB.odf
Jessica,
Below is the basic email I sent to each board member individually. In my opinion, the content
of the email is procedural and has nothing to do with any item of business before the board.
However, the word document attached does contain my specific proposals for content of the
priorities.
I really want to understand OMA. I think that transparency in public decision making is of
utmost importance! Thank you for helping me. To my knowledge, no violation occurred in
this instance because there was no discussion. But I agree that this could be a slippery slope
and lead to violations in the future. As policy, I will never again email each member of the
board without routing it through the clerk's office!
I look forward to seeing you at tomorrow's work session to discuss our goals for the coming
year. We should have our new member (pending council appointment at tonight's meeting),
Ben Smith, seated by that time! Before the meeting, I wanted to share some thoughts with you
that I have about PACAB moving forward:
1) I'd like to try to keep meetings as close to an hour as possible to respect our members with
fixed lunch hours. I really enjoy the discussions we have on the board, but I want to respect
everyone's time. To help with this, I have a few ideas:
- If you have questions for any of the regular reporters (chamber, railroad, harbor,
administration) feel free to reach out to them directly via email so that they can come prepared
with answers or include it in their next report. On the spot questions are still very welcome,
but maybe we can streamline things by asking big questions beforehand and letting them
provide thoughtful responses. I'm one of the biggest offenders here, so I will be working on it!
- Keep the agendas at meetings short and focussed on action items. There are so many
procedural steps at meetings that it can use up the hour quickly. I'd like our agendas to
primarily consist of action items that cannot be accomplished in a work session. If you have
something you'd like to see on the agenda, please email Jessica and me so that we can all
decide where your item fits best.
- Provide information for work sessions in advance so that we can all come prepared to hone
in on the topic at hand. I will work with the clerk's office to email work session packets well
in advance of the meeting.
- Establish committees that can meet outside of our regular meeting times to work on projects
that need more discussion. For example, we will probably need a committee for the Energy
Fair to keep that moving along. I was also thinking there could be a SMIC development
committee to conduct the yearly review of the plan and help move specific projects forward.
Think about what committee you would like to see formed or be a part of.
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2) I have an idea to change the way we write our priorities. Instead of a list that rarely
changes, I propose we include priorities, long term goals, and short term goals.
- Priorities are the big picture items that PACAB wants to help with
- Long term goals are projects that the board would like to accomplish in 2-5 years
- Short term goals are the things the board would like to tackle this coming year
- For example
Priority: Help lead SMIC development
Long term goal: Update SMIC Development Plan (2022)
Short term goal: Review SMIC Development Plan(November)
Short term goal: Establish an ad hoc committee for SMIC development
- Please let me know what you think about this format. Even if we decide not to separate them
out, I think it's a useful exercise for thinking about what you personally would like to see us
do. What are your goals? What will make you feel proud to be a part of this board?
I've attached a list I started with space for you to add your own ideas. I've also attached a
document the clerk put together about the board's responsibilities according to code. Looking
forward to hearing your ideas!
Cheers,
Laura
907-671-7022
Snam
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Forget previous vote
CAUTION:This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you
recognize the sender and know the content is safe.
On Nov 12, 2019, at 1:05 PM, Jessica Stallard<jstallard�&,cityofseward.net>
wrote:
Good Afternoon, PACAB members!
Your PACAB packets for the November 13, 2019 PACAB work session will be
ready for pick up at the dispatch window after 2:00 p.m. today. The work session
packet can also be found on the City website's home page
athttp://www.cityofseward.us/DocumentCenter/View/5270.
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PORT & COMMERCE ADVISORY BOARD (PACAB)
All seven (7) board members may reside within or without city limits. Three years terms, expire at end
of July. Meet at a time and place of its own discretion. Must provide a report to council at the first
meeting of the year.
SCC 2.30.325.—Powers and duties.
(a) It shall be the responsibility of the port and commerce advisory board to:
(1) Report annually to the city council at the first council meeting of the new fiscal year and at
any other time as may be requested by the city council. The annual report shall include, at the
minimum, a report on the prior year's activities, a list of any anticipated requests for
appropriations for the year's planned activities and a recommendation regarding the
continuation of the board;
(2) Make recommendations to the city council concerning the design and coordination of
projects to promote and develop transportation, trade, energy and commerce throughout
Seward;
(3) Provide input to the city 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;
(4) Advise the city council on matters involving the establishment of support services towards
the objectives outlined in subsections 2.30.325(a)(2) and 2.30.325(a)(3);
(5) Perform other duties as requested by the city council.
(b) The board shall have no authority to expend or commit city funds without first obtaining approval
by and any necessary appropriations from the city council.
(Ord. 512, 1982; Ord. 553, § 5, 6, 1986; Ord. 93-23; Ord. 2008-008, § 1, 2008)
SCC 2.30.330. - Continuation.
The city council, at the first meeting of each fiscal year by an affirmative vote, may continue the
existence of the board. In the absence of an affirmative vote by the council, the board will cease to
exist within 30 days.
(Ord. 512, 1982; Ord. 93-23)
City Council Rules of Procedure (CCROP)
The Port and Commerce Advisory Board meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
If appointed at Council's organizational meeting in October, the council's representative to the Kenai
Peninsula Economic Development District (KPEDD) is the liaison to this board, attends its meetings,
and reports regularly to Council regarding its activities. If a liaison was not appointed, a member of this
board will be appointed to give periodic reports to the city council.
The Port and Commerce Advisory Board will automatically dissolve if not continued by the affirmative
vote of the Council at its first meeting of the fiscal year.
Membership on the Port and Commerce Advisory Board is open to citizens of the City of Seward and
surrounding areas.
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The Port and Commerce Advisory Board has the following duties:
1. Reports annually to Council at the first Council meeting of the new fiscal year and at any other
time as may be requested by Council;
2. Makes recommendations to Council concerning the design and coordination of projects to
promote and develop transportation, trade, energy and commerce throughout Seward;
3. Provides input to 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;
4. Advises Council on matters involving the establishment of support services towards the
objectives outlined in SCC 2.30.325(2) and (3);
5. Performs other duties as requested by Council; and
6. Shall have no authority to expend or commit city funds without first obtaining approval by and
any necessary appropriations from Council.
7. Shall adopt and adhere to the rules outlined in this document as for council.
Council Direction for Reporting
On October 28, 2019, the Port & Commerce Advisory Board was directed to provide the following
quarterly reports to council for the 2020calendar year:
• 1Q20—in person report at a council meeting
• 2Q20—written report submitted to City Clerk for inclusion in the council packet
• 3Q20—in person report at a council meeting
• 4Q20—written report submitted to City Clerk for inclusion in the council packet
(Council Member Tony Baclaan was also appointed as a liaison to council)
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City of Seward,Alaska Port and Commerce Advisory Board Regular Meeting Minutes
November 6, 2019 Volume 3, Page
CALL TO ORDER
The November 6, 2019 regular meeting of the Port and Commerce Advisory Board was
called to order at 12:00 p.m. by Vice Chair Bruce Jaffa.
OPENING CEREMONY
Colby Lawrence led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
SWEAR IN NE WL Y ELECTED OFFICIALS:
Laura Schneider, Chair, Term Expiring July, 2020
ROLL CALL
There were present:
Bruce Jaffa presiding, and
Caf!Hughes Colby Lawrence
Lynda Page ett-e Laura Schneider
Erin Lemas
comprising a quorum of the board; and
Norm Regis, Harbormaster
Jessica Stallard, Deputy City Clerk
Excused—Hughes, Paquette
Absent—None
CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY SUBJECT EXCEPT THOSE ITEMS SCHEDULED
FOR PUBLIC HEARING
Phil Kaluza thanked the board for supporting the changes to the renewable energy
interconnect policy. He said there was a 50 % savings when using heat pumps instead of carbon
oil. He said he met with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) in Palmer, and they said
Seward qualified for the Rural Energy Savings Program (RESP) with a zero interest loan. He
said the program was a chance for utilities to loan money to their customers without costing the
utilities company any money.
Tony Baclaan congratulated Laura Schneider on becoming PACAB Chair. He said he
was the new council liaison for PACAB. He was excited to work with the board and to see the
new steps for the Climate Action Plan. He supported the Rural Energy Savings Program, but he
wanted to make sure individuals of all income levels and living situations were being considered
when changes were made to utilities.
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November 6, 2019 Volume 3, Page
Carol Griswold did not support the railroad dock building commercial businesses that
would compete with local businesses. She was concerned about the impact of the navy ships
coming to Seward. She was concerned the cruise ship dock might not be big enough to
accommodate the navy ships and cruise ships. She encouraged the cruise ship dock to provide
onshore power. She asked the board to include the completion of the float system and
improvement of the drainage, especially on the east side of JAG, to the SMIC Development Plan.
She supported the air-to-air heat exchange program and the weatherization program.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND CONSENT AGENDA
Motion (Jaffa/Lawrence) Approval of Agenda and Consent Agenda
Schneider removed "Discuss the Lowell Point sewage lagoon", "Discuss 5G", and "Discuss
electric car charging stations"from the agenda.
Schneider added"Set topic for November 13, 219 work session"to the agenda.
In response to Jaffa, City Clerk Brenda Ballou clarified that a board member attending
a meeting telephonically did not count towards a quorum and was not eligible to vote.
Motion Passed Unanimous
The city clerk read the following approved consent agenda items:
Approval of the October 30, 2019 PACAB Special Meeting Minutes.
SPECIAL ORDERS, PRESENTATIONS AND REPORTS
Alaska Railroad Report. Christy Terry thanked the board. In response to Schneider,
Terry said the railroad was asking to have the infrastructure put in place for onshore power.
Chamber of Commerce Report. Jason Bickling introduced himself as the new
Chamber of Commerce Director. In response to Jaffa, Bickling said his knowledge of the
Chamber's working relationship with PACAB was very limited but he hoped to gain a better
understanding of this relationship through working with the board.
Harbormaster Report. Harbormaster Norm Regis said he met with the Coast Guard
on Monday, November 4, 2019 with Senator Dan Sullivan. He said Senator Sullivan offered his
assistance to the Coast Guard. Regis said he was waiting to see what kind of float system the
U.S. Coast Guard would be using before completing the float system at SMIC. All city leases
with SMIC were on hold until the Coast Guard land requirements were met.
In response to Lawrence, Regis said 28 personnel would be on the U.S. Coast Guard ship
visiting November 4-8, 2019, along with 2-8 maintenance personnel.
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In response to Jaffa, Regis said the Coast Guard facility in Seward housed 12 individuals
and it had been recently remodeled. He said they were looking for 2 to 3 bedroom houses and
duplexes but they might have to add a few rooms to the Coast Guard housing in Seward.
In response to Jaffa, Deputy Harbormaster Matt Chase said the harbor had 56 stalls
and 60 vessels at SMIC, including the businesses on the uplands. He said 30 of the 56 stalls were
spoken for. Regis said revenues were up and SMIC was in the black $23,000 and would not be
relying on the General Fund anymore.
In response to Schneider, Regis said one Coast Guard ship would be coming to Seward.
He said there was currently no written plan for the Coast Guard visit, but they would be working
with Community Development on housing for them.
In response to Jaffa, Regis said himself, Senator Dan Sullivan, City Manager Scott
Meszaros, Community Development Director Jackie Wilde, Mayor Christy Terry, 3 men from
the Coast Guard, and Public Works Director Doug Schoessler were in attendance at Monday's
meeting with the Coast Guard. He said the Coast Guard cutter Healy was mentioned during the
meeting, but this ship would remain stationed in Seattle, WA for the foreseeable future.
Administration Report.—None
Jaffa encouraged the City Manager to attend PACAB meetings.
Jackie Wilde said the Senator spoke about the possibility of funding another Coast
Guard ship, and he wanted the 6 icebreaker vessels to come to Alaska. Community Development
had been working with the US Coast Guard at the federal level to make a plan for when they
come to Seward.
Other Reports, Announcements, and Presentations—None
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Items Postponed from Previous Agenda
Discuss next steps for the Climate Action Plan committee.
Schneider said Dr. Micah Hahn and some of her co-workers at the University of Alaska
Anchorage (UAA) were working on a grant to start a Climate Action Plan committee at the
university level. She said she could not attend AML, but Dr. Hahn would be holding a training
session about the Climate Action Plan on Friday, November 22, 2019. She asked Regis to see if
the City Manager or his Executive Liaison could attend AML on Friday, November 22, 2019 and
report back to the board at their December 4, 2019 meeting. Schneider said she would meet with
the Climate Action Plan committee and bring this discussion back at a future date.
lagoon. Removed from agenda
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Review and update PACAB's City, State, and Federal Priorities.
Schneider said this topic was discussed at a past work session. She requested to see the working
document for the following year rather than the current year.
Discuss annual review of the SMIC Development Plan.
The board reviewed the SMIC Development Plan spreadsheet up until the line, "Identify and
reserve a site for a fire station to serve the Fourth of July area".
Motion to Postpone (Jaffa/Schneider) Postpone the remainder of the discussion
on the SMIC Development Plan to the
December 4, 2019 meeting.
Motion Passed Unanimous
Dise ss 56— Removed from agenda
stations. Removed from agenda
NEW BUSINESS
Resolutions—None
Other New Business Items
Review Utility infrastructure for future growth and development/rate study.
In response to Lemas, City Manager Scott Meszaros said the rate study was incomplete
but he expected it to be completed in either 2019 or 2020.
Discuss providing a written report to Council in the 41h quarter.
The board directed Schneider to provide a written report to council for the December 9, 2019
council meeting.
Discuss and set topic for November 13, 2019.
The board set the topic for the November 13, 2019 work session as "Discuss PACAB priorities
and goals for 2020".
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AND REPORTS
PACAB 2019 Goal Calendar.
PACAB Resolution 2019-01, PACAB Priorities ftom February, 2019 to February, 2020.
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Nov. 2019 Jan. 2020 Calendars
BOARD COMMENTS
Lemas thanked everyone for attending the meeting.
Jaffa thanked Schneider for being prepared, organized, and thoughtful. He said PACAB
functioned best with a good working relationship with both the city manager and the community.
He thanked Baclaan, Terry, and the city manager. He thanked everyone for attending the meeting
and said he appreciated the opportunity to serve on PACAB.
Schneider thanked everyone for coming to the meeting.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Carol Griswold asked if derelict vessels occupied some of the stalls at SMIC. She asked
PACAB and the Chamber to support online sales tax. She suggested the board use Juneau and
Anchorage's Climate Action Plans as guides. She believed the cell tower leases should be
appraised differently than other leases. She asked the board to include cleaning up Polar
Seafoods and Raibow in the SMIC Development Plan.
BOARD AND ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSE TO CITIZEN COMMENTS —None
ADJOURNMENT
This meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Jessica Stallard Laura Schneider
Deputy City Clerk Chair
(City Seal)
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