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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-021
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, APPROVING THE PORT AND COMMERCE ADVISORY
BOARD'S PRIORITIES FROM FEBRUARY 2021 TO FEBRUARY 2022
WHEREAS, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board's responsibilities are listed in
SCC 2.30.325 Powers and Duties; and
WHEREAS, at its December 16, 2020 work session, the Port and Commerce Advisory
Board (PACAB) reviewed and refined their Priorities and Goals list for 2021; and
WHEREAS, with the passage of PACAB Resolution 2021-001 on February 3, 2021,
PACAB recommends City Council approve the 2021 Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Priority List from February 2021 to February 2022.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council hereby approves the following list of Priorities
and Goals for the Port and Commerce Advisory Board from February 2021 through
February 2022:
PRIORITIES
• Support harbor operations and harbor users
• Help lead Seward Marine Industrial Center (SMIC) development
• Advise and support the Seward Chamber of Commerce in their marketing role for
the city
• Explore and promote energy alternatives and community sustainability practices
• Support actions and legislation that promote the viability of all businesses
• Promote quality of life for Seward residents
SHORT TERM GOALS
•
Prioritize City, State, and Federal Priorities for port and commerce initiatives
•
Review the vessel property tax and provide recommendation to Council
•
Review the Harbor Tariff
•
Promote energy education and communication between the City and its residents
•
Track and evaluate the progress of the Interconnect Policy, Heat Pump Rebate and
other energy related issues.
' •
Hold another joint work session with the Planning & Zoning Commission about a
SMIC overlay
•
Review the SMIC Development Plan
•
Track progress and make recommendations related to the ongoing development at
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2021-021
SMIC
• Update Seward Boat Harbor Plan
• Provide input on the Capital Improvement Plan
• Submit a Climate Action Plan to Council for adoption
• Monitor and provide recommendations to Council regarding all fisheries issues
impacting our community
• Send a board member to the Alaska Municipal League Conference
• Discuss water and wastewater infrastructure and its ability to support economic
growth, and evaluate environmental impacts
• Support and work with the City of Seward Utility and its customers to develop pre -
approved grid tie designs and net metering agreement
• Participate in Joint Work Session with Historic Preservation Commission on
Downtown Historic Overlay District
LONG TERM GOALS
• Update SMIC Development Plan (target completion 2022)
• Encourage the City to install demo systems highlighting renewable & alternative
energy sources for the public awareness (target completion, first install by 2022) '
• Promote open air venues for public gatherings
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 22nd
day of February, 2021.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Usenga, Seese, Baclaan, Casagranda, DeMoss, McClure, Terry
None
None
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RESOLUTION 2021-021
ATTEST:
Brenda 4BI&O't'
City Clerk
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: February 22, 2021
To: City Council
From: Port and Commerce Advisory Board
Agenda Item: Approving the Port and Commerce Advisory
Board Priorities from February 2021 to February
2022
BACKGROUND & JUSTIFICATION:
Annually, the Port and Commerce Advisory Board establishes their priorities. The Port and
Commerce Advisory Board reviewed their Priority List at the December 16, 2021 work session. At
their February 3, 2021 meeting the Port and Commerce Advisory Board approved Resolution 2021-
001 recommending City Council approval of their Priorities from February 2021 to February 2022.
INTENT:
Adopt the February 2021 to February 2022 Port and Commerce Advisory Board Priorities List.
CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST:
Yes
No
N/A
Comprehensive Plan: Most of the priorities which the Board
wishes to work on are an outgrowth of goals and objectives
X
established in the Comprehensive Plan.
Strategic Plan: The Strategic Plan also identifies many of the
priorities addressed by the List.
X
Other:
X
ATTORNEY REVIEW: No
FISCAL NOTE: The City will have no costs associated with the approval of the Port and
Commerce Advisory Board Priorities List.
Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
Approve Resolution 2021-021, Adopting the Port and Commerce Advisory Board Priorities from
February 2021 to February 2022.
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